About Owen Carpenter-Zehe
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Vermont is planning for a new women’s prison. Critics say it’s too big
Vermont’s only women’s prison, Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, is half a century old and in terrible shape. The state has set aside millions for a new facility, but construction is years away.
Topsham elects new town clerk
They came to vote on the town budget and other matters but, just as importantly, to wave goodbye to their town clerk and treasurer, Cynthia Flannigan, who retired after 25 years in office.
Ryegate says no to retail cannabis
The town hall didn’t have enough seats for the roughly 100 residents who showed up to vote.
Vermont lawmakers consider guardrails around towing fees
Nationwide, 27 other states have a maximum fine for towing, but Vermont doesn’t.
Bethel’s plan for Town Meeting Day: accessibility, cheerleaders and pie
For the first time, residents will vote by Australian ballot.
Long-awaited Main Street Revitalization Project slated for April start
Winooski residents approved the project six years ago, and after a series of delays, construction is set to begin in two months.