From the State House
The House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs approached the deadline of “crossover” at a high rate of speed.
LETTER: Waitsfield native, Harwood alum collects donations for Ukrainian refugees
I am writing to you as a Waitsfield native and a 2012 Harwood Union High School alum, now living in Richmond, Virginia. Through my professional and personal networks, I have connections to individuals from Ukraine who are now in great need of assistance.
Report from Montpelier
The first half of the legislative session is behind us. What does that mean? All bills must be voted out of committee in the House and the Senate in order for them to be considered by the other body.
Sunshine Week 2022: Transparency is key to restoring public trust
Every year we join with government transparency advocates from around the country to celebrate Sunshine Week (this year March 13-19), serving as a reminder that a well-functioning government is built upon the public’s right to know. Good government is open government!
St. Joseph’s Orphanage story offers lessons for abuse prevention
There is an extraordinary exhibit at the Vermont History Museum, one that I encourage you to visit. It will be there until July 30.
From the State House: Town Meeting report
We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2022 legislative session!
LETTER: Fire chief stresses No Parking zone at fire stations
Recently, the fire department has been confronted with an increase in the number of people parking in front of the fire stations.
OPINION: Vermont has a voter suppression problem. It’s called Town Meeting.
Many, mostly Southern, states are now enacting legislation making it more difficult for citizens to vote. This disenfranchisement is blatantly directed at people of color and the working poor, and is rightfully condemned in most national media.
We don’t have this problem in Vermont, right? Wrong.
LETTER: Johnson, Clapp bring ‘experience and understanding’
This year, I am voting for Select Board candidates Alyssa Johnson and Roger Clapp (a write-in candidate). Experience in local organizations and commitment to an inclusive community is important to me and to Waterbury’s future.
My old school: How life was at Waterbury High
I, along with my fellow classmates, attended the Waterbury Graded/High School for nine years from 1957 to 1965. We went to the same school our parents and grandparents went to — and it showed. Our desks were fixed to the floor in rows and had a hole in the top to hold ink bottles for the old quill pens.
LETTER: Vote Alyssa Johnson for Select Board
I'm excited to support Alyssa Johnson for Waterbury Select Board, and I encourage everyone to vote for her on March 1.
Waterbury Area Trails Alliance supports Article 8
Did you know that this coming Tuesday (March 1) is Town Meeting Day?!
LETTER: Please vote ‘Yes’ on Town Meeting Article 7
On Town Meeting Day, the Waterbury community is being asked to appropriate $100,000 of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds to the Ice Center of Washington West, from the $1.5 million that Waterbury is receiving from the U.S. federal government.
LETTER: Supporting Johnson and Clapp for select board
We're writing in support of Alyssa Johnson and Roger Clapp (write-in) for the Waterbury Select Board.
LETTER: Why I Support Alyssa Johnson, Roger Clapp for Select Board
I am very proud to support Alyssa Johnson and Roger Clapp in the race for Waterbury Select Board.
LETTER: Richard Charland looks to return to Duxbury Selectboard
My name is Richard Charland, I have entered my name on the Town Meeting ballot for the three-year position on the Duxbury Selectboard.
LETTER: Mike Marotto looks to continue on Duxbury Selectboard
I am running for select board re-election because I feel strongly rooted in this community and believe that my experience and background is useful to the role.
LETTER: Ashley Woods a second write-in for Warren school board seat
I am running as a write-in candidate in Warren for the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board.
LETTER: Victoria Taravella seeks a Waterbury seat on school board
Hello, my name is Victoria Taravella and I am running for the three-year Waterbury representative seat for school board.