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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Lawmakers burning the midnight oil at the statehouse, passing an $8.5 billion state spending plan. Lawmakers came to a deal on the property tax problem, increasing them by 13.8%, and studying bigger picture changes to our education funding problems. One Republican Senator, sarcastically blasted the overall results. “Most Vermonters will be happy that we’ve tamed the property tax problem. By limiting this year’s increase …See the Story
Vt. Legislature adjourns, passing several last-minute bills
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Barre, Vermont · BarreBARRE — It’s going to feel like March in May when Granite City voters head to the polls on Tuesday to do what they typically would have done on Town Meeting Day — and to redo something they actually did.See the Story
It's time to vote and revote in Barre
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Berlin, Vermont · BerlinBERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s a sure sign that spring has arrived -- the Vermont Auction of Surplus Heavy Equipment and Vehicles takes place on Saturday.From dump trucks to forklifts to trucks to snowmobiles, the annual auction in Berlin has a little something for everyone. State officials say the event in the past has helped recoup up to $1 million for state coffers, drawing bidders from Quebec and across New England.The auction will also feature a…See the Story
Vt. surplus auction heralds start of spring
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Cancer · BarreBARRE TOWN — After two battles with cancer, the chair of the select board is not seeking reelection, and his expected replacement is ready to pick up where he left off.See the Story
Barre Town select board chair not seeking reelection following two successful cancer battles
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Barre, Vermont · BarrePLAINFIELD — The select board will hold a special meeting at the historic Town Hall and Opera House on May 16 that will be facilitated by Paul Costello to discuss warned articles ahead of the May 22 floor meeting.See the Story
Plainfield to hold special meeting May 16 ahead of May 22 floor meeting
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Barre, Vermont · BarreEAST MONTPELIER — In a move that will make for a seamless administrative transition following her looming departure, Washington Central Superintendent Meagan Roy just announced the replacement for her soon-to-be-successor.See the Story
Cabot principal graduates to U-32
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Montpelier, Vermont · MontpelierMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont lawmakers are at odds over a bill on how to address the trend of retail theft that has swept the state in recent years.Under Vermont law, anyone convicted of stealing merchandise valued at under $900 is charged with a misdemeanor. A House bill would make it a felony if a person is convicted of multiple misdemeanor retail thefts in a two-week period and in the same county.The Senate made a number of changes, inclu…See the Story
Vt. lawmakers at odds over retail theft bill
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