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RSSState Recovery Efforts, 6 Weeks After Irene
Friday, 10/07/11 Noon and 7pm
The state is still tallying the total damages from Tropical Storm Irene, but the overall cost could exceed $2 billion when state and town infrastructure damages are combined with private property loss. Friday on Vermont Edition, Bob Kinzel talks with state "Recovery Czar" Neale Lunderville about where things stand six weeks after Irene, and what major challenges are still ahead.
Also in the program, VPR's John Dillon looks back on some of top stories of the week, including a proposed natural gas pipeline to Addison County. And we listen back to some of the voices in the week's news.
In This Program
News Analysis: Week's Top Stories
VPR's John Dillon and Bob Kinzel review some of the top stories in the week's news.
Voices In The Week's News: October 7, 2011
This week concerns grew about invasive plants spread by floodwaters during Tropical Storm Irene. The Dover Select Board decided to use funds from its local sales tax to attract tourists to Deerfield Valley. Waterbury was looking for ways to help guide the town's long-term recovery. The Green Mountain Care Board met for the first time. And Tong Chen was named teacher of the year.
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