Traffic is moving slowly along Falls Road where crews are beginning to mill and pave near the LaPlatte River Bridge. Town officials continue to remind local residents and motorists to avoid the area if possible because delays are inevitable. The ongoing project involves replacing aging sewer lines and improving some stormwater infrastructure. Sewer line work… Read More »
By MADELINE HUGHES Voter turnout in last week’s general election in Charlotte, Hinesburg and Shelburne was higher than the state average.Voters chose incumbents over newcomers, but still turned out at high rates compared to midterm elections past. “There’s a lot of work that goes into it behind the scenes,” said Judy Frazer, a Shelburne resident… Read More »
By MADELINE HUGHES Sounds from the choreographed dance of construction equipment at Shelburne’s Historic Town Hall compete with Route 7 traffic these days. About a dozen construction workers are building the $6.5 million library and town center project. “Who knew what we were getting into?” Interim Town Manager Lee Krohn joked with one of the… Read More »
By SHELBURNE NEWS STAFF Mount Mansfield didn’t crumble, the law of gravity was not repealed, and there were no upsets in the race for Vermont’s major offices on Tuesday. Every incumbent won. Gov. Phil Scott was the lone Republican re-elected at the top of the ticket, easily outdistancing Democrat Christine Hallquist, vying to become the… Read More »
By LISA SCAGLIOTTI The ballot was crowded for Chittenden County senate candidates, but voters across the state’s most populous region managed to zero in on the six incumbents and vote to send them all back to Montpelier in January. Thirteen names filled out the list with just about every party affiliation in the mix. In… Read More »
By SHELBURNE NEWS STAFF Most election years, the top of the ticket gets the most attention from Vermont voters. This year, that attention is muted. There’s a lively race for governor, between Republican incumbent Phil Scott and Democratic nominee Christine Hallquist, but the race for lieutenant governor hasn’t thrown off any sparks, and all the… Read More »
By SHELBURNE NEWS STAFF One of the most crowded sections on Tuesday’s ballot is the spot listing candidates for Chittenden County’s state Senate seats. All six incumbents are seeking re-election and seven challengers are vying to unseat them. The senate district is comprised of most of Chittenden County with the exception of Colchester, Huntington, and… Read More »
Crews continue working on sewer line replacement in Shelburne village this month. Businesses in all areas affected by the construction will remain open and access will remain available. Access to homes will remain open as well. Project officials said this work is the final stage of the project and it is on schedule to be… Read More »
By MIKE DONOGHUE A New York City woman, who officials say tried to defraud four banks –including the theft of $6,500 from a Shelburne bank – is going to federal prison for 3½ years, U.S. District Court records show. Elizabeth Rodriguez, 57, struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors in exchange for her two guilty… Read More »
The offices of the Shelburne News, The Citizen and The Other Paper of South Burlington are being combined. “It makes sense for our teams to get together,” said Greg Popa, publisher of the three newspapers. “Our staff gains flexibility and the ability to bounce ideas off one another, and we’re able to consolidate computer systems… Read More »