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The band and its lively music encouraged those in the audience to start dancing — though it was mostly the youngest in attendance who took the initiative to actually start moving.
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Fields” was created with a thought toward how the pandemic disrupt ed school and parents’ work schedules. Flynn Center Executive Di rector Jay Wahl de scribed it as a commu nity celebration of the return to school. “The idea of play is to be together,” he said. “Play is central to the arts, and central to community joy. There’s nothing better than the in fectious joy that art (creates).” About an hour into the event, the band Birdmen took to the field and started to play. Coming all the way from the Netherlands, Close Act street the ater brought to life 25-foot “puppets” that engaged with the audience by walk ing around and bending down to greet those in at tendance.When asked what he thought of the display, Adam Bunting, CVU’s prin cipal, responded, “Spookier than I imagined. They are so cool. I want them to come into the school.” “Playing Fields” will also be staged at Burling ton High School at 6 p.m. this Thursday.
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BY TAYLOR ANTONIOLI Special to the Observer Despite a misty night and the threat of harder rain bringing thoughts of cancellation, “Playing Fields” came to CVU’s athletic field on Tuesday night.Awelcome-back-to-school
The performing arts are coming into what feels like their first post-pandemic autumn, with events that took a twoyear hiatus returning to greet audiences. But for Williston’s beloved Brick Church Music Series, the pandemic pause may proveThepermanent.original organizers of the fall/winter series that packed the Old Brick Church in Williston Village one night a month from October through April have not resumed the con siderable organizational efforts see BRICK page 10 Board reduces Taft buildingCornersheights
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BY JASON STARR Observer staff Much of the focus was on Gordon St. Hilaire on Tues day when the Williston Se lectboard met to break a 2-2 deadlock on the question of building heights in the Taft Cor ners zoning dis trict. Two weeks prior, St. Hilaire was ab sent from the meeting when board members Ted Kenney and Terry Macaig favored reducing the allowed heights in the draft of new zoning regulations for the area from a maximum of up to 110 feet, while Jeff Fehrs and Greta D’Agostino voted to keep height maximums as is in the draft.Since that meeting, St. Hilaire said he has received emails from resi dents offering “a lot of input from both sides.” On Tuesday, St. Hilaire’s voted to lower the max imum allowed building heights, creating a 3-2 ma jority.“I thought long and hard and I’m going to side with lowering the building heights,” he said. Planning and Zoning Di
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tion with the Flynn Theater, the event kicked off with a performance by Brooklyn band Red Baraat. “We’re doing this no matter what!” said band leader and dhol drum player Sunny Jain.
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The Burlington-based Flynn Center for the Performing Arts start ed envisioning this event in the spring and began contacting schools in the summer about“Playinghosting.
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The street theater group Close Act brings 25-foot puppets to life at Tuesday’s ‘Playing Fields’ arts event at CVU.
• Timothy Hunt bought a mobile home on Williston Woods Road from the Jones Living Trust for $275,000.
• Timothy Robinson bought a condominium on Kettlepond Lane from Mark Scribner for $425,000.
• Shawn Fortin bought a home on Timothy Way from the Tymecki Family Revocable Trust for $360,000.
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• Menelaos Symeonides bought a home on Kirby Lane from Jessica Dalecki for $509,000.
The Williston Police Department and other state and local law enforcement agencies will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in Chittenden County during the month of September. These checkpoints are focused on people who are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and people who have car seats incorrectly installed.
• Jacquelynn Bressack bought a home on Chloe Circle from Northridge-Williston LLC for $800,643.
• Chittenden Properties LLC bought a gas station and garage on 6 acres of commercial land on Essex Way from Carroll’S LLC for $1,000,000.
• James Bessette bought a con dominium on Bittersweet Circle from Mary Conant for $459,900.
• Alexander Pierotti bought a home on 29 acres on South Road from Benjamin Johnston for $600,000.
To learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace or to sponsor a build day of your own, contact Vermont SHP co-president Robert Brosseau at Robert.Brosseau@ shpbeds.org.
• Aliette Lambert bought a home on Chloe Circle from Northridge-Williston LLC for $724,868.
• Richard Szymanski bought a condominium on Westview Circle from Scott Rankins for $325,000.
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• Lesley Urban bought a mo bile home on Porterwood Drive from Leanna Aldrich for $117,880.
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• Benjamin Kovach bought a home on Chamberlin Lane from Mary Robert for $800,000.
So far, Polli Properties has re cruited 14 of 20 volunteers and raised over $1,100 toward their goal of $2,500 to provide ten beds. If you would like to volunteer or contribute to the effort, please contact Hannah Ullman at Polli Properties (802) 764-0552 or ageshannah@polliproperties.com.emailAllandabilitieswelcome.
Polli Properties will host a bunk bed “build day” on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a national organization dedicated to building, assembling, and deliver ing top-notch bunk beds to chil dren and families in need. The Vermont Chapter of SHP, based in Jericho, welcomes people of all skill levels to help build and deliver beds to nearby families. With volunteer labor, SHP is able to fully furnish a bed with new mattresses, pillows and bedding for only $250.
• Bernard Paprocki bought a home on 3 acres on Ridge Road from Alain Cloutier for $580,000.
• Petru Mindru bought a con dominium on Hideaway Lane from Penny Holliday Morris for $291,000.
• Michael Commo bought a home on Chloe Circle from Northridge-Williston LLC for $849,370.
• Alexis Licursi bought a home on 2 acres on Goldenrod Lane from Adrian Webb for $935,000.
• John White bought a home on Jakes Way from Village Asso ciates LLC for $474,000.
• Carmen Bombardier bought a mobile home on Sugarbush Road from the Lunn Living Trust for $235,000.
• Shahla Noori bought a home on Williston Road from James Bessette for $375,000.
• Joseph Yandow bought a mo bile home on Middlewood Road from David Deyo for $139,000.
• The Debra Gold Trust bought a condominium on Holland Lane from Joseph Melle Jr. for $475,000.
The project also received sup port from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board and US DA-Natural Resources Conserva tion Service.
The community supported the project through a fundraising campaign led by the Hinesburg Land Trust. In the future, the town and farm owners may collaborate to develop a trail for non-motor ized recreation through the farm’s wooded area to join up with a trail in Geprags Park. “The Hinesburg community has always recognized the impor tance of this open farmland,” said Andrea Morgante of the Hines burg Land Trust. “We are grate ful to have had the opportunity to work with Tim and Kay and VLT to conserve their highly scenic and productive land.”
Vermont Housing and Conser vation Board Executive Director Gus Seelig said: “Congratulations to the Ballards, the town of Hines burg, VLT and the Hinesburg Land Trust on this terrific project that meets multiple conservation goals, permanently protecting ag ricultural land north of the town center and enhancing water qual ity by establishing a 14-acre wet land protection zone that drains into the LaPlatte River, helping to filter and clean water that empties into Lake Champlain.”
Hinesburg farm fields and wetlands conserved
177 acres north of Hinesburg Village has been conserved through the efforts of the Vermont Land Trust, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and the Hinesburg Land Trust.
“ThecommunityHinesburghasalwaysrecognizedtheimportanceofthisopenfarmland.”AndreaMorganteHinesburgLandTrust
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The farm lies on the west side of Route 116, about 2 miles north of Hinesburg Village and abutting the town’s Geprags Community Park.
The Ballard family has been farming the land since 1937. In 1994, the farm was passed down from Tim’s mother to Kay and Tim. They sold their dairy herd about 15 years ago and since then have been renting the cropland to neighboring dairy farmers Larry Garvey and his son Michael, who grow hay on the property.
The Vermont Land Trust has announced the protection of 177 acres of pasture, farm fields and woods in Hinesburg.
“The Ballard farm is an excel lent addition to a large block of conserved farmland in the area,” said Allen Karnatz of the Vermont Land Trust. “Including the Garvey farm, the former LeFreniere prop erty and Geprags Park, over 1,000 acres are protected from future de velopment. Conservation helps to ensure that the farm will remain affordable for future farmers.” The Ballard farm’s rolling fields slope down to a wetland that includes a tributary of the LaPlatte River. These wetlands are now pro tected, and land alongside the trib utary will be kept vegetated with native shrubs and trees to support clean water and wildlife habitat.
Tim and Kay Ballard have conserved the land with assistance from the Vermont Land Trust, Hinesburg Land Trust, the Ver mont Housing and Conservation Board and the local community.
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“Cars traveling in the left lane DO NOT drive at lower speeds ... they go as fast as they can to get to the flashing arrow sign and then try to merge at the last minute,” user George Goodrich comment ed. “When multiple cars do this, it causes major backups for every one.” Bonneau said the “zipper merge” strategy is relatively new in Vermont, so public education will be important to its success. He said messaging boards will urge drivers to take turns merging and leave gaps between cars. “What we have to get past is the sharing the road piece and the road rage piece,” he said. “That would ruin it.” The state expects the new traf fic pattern to be in place until the project’s completion in early No vember, Bonneau said. Elsewhere, at the intersection of I-89 and Route 2A at Exit 12 in Williston, a paved recreation path is under construction be tween Hurricane Lane north to the State Police Barracks along the east side of the road. A new, dedicated right-turn lane onto I-89 northbound will be built for traffic coming into the interchange from the north on Route 2A.
Intermittent periods of oneway alternating traffic are ex pected during the day later this week as work on bio-retention swales (for stormwater treatment) and a retaining wall takes place. Just south of the interchange, blasting and earthwork continues, preparing the future site of the Vermont State Police Barracks and Williston Public Safety Fa cility. Geothermal well-drilling is scheduled to begin this month on the site. Foundation work for the new building is expected to begin before the end of September.
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The Vermont Agency of Trans portation plans to change the traf fic pattern around its culvert re placement project on Interstate 89 in Richmond as a result of driver feedback about long back-ups. Message boards and traffic barriers have directed drivers to use an “early merge” strategy. But starting this Wednesday, VTrans will promote a different strategy to improve traffic flow: the “zip per merge.” The change comes as a result of public feedback regarding the backups caused by the project, said Douglas Bonneau, the agen cy’s northwest regional construc tion engineer. “They’re encouraging us to go this route,” he said. The project is creating a onemile-long lane closure in both travel directions just south of Exit 11; southbound traffic is merged to the northbound lane through the construction zone. The zipper merge pattern allows motorists to utilize both lanes up until the merge point, Bonneau said. Mo torists then take turns merging into the correct lane to create the zipper effect. “If both lanes are traveling at the same speed, they can merge really easily and keep right on go ing,” he said. The construction has been underway since late May after a depression formed in the inter state earlier in the spring. VTrans began an emergency $12.1 million culvert replacement project, creat ing a mile-long lane closure south of Exit 11. The depression indicated po tential for a sinkhole, causing the need for the emergency project, Project Manager James LaCroix said. “We noticed that it was get ting worse and it wasn’t stabiliz ing,” he said. In response to a recent Face book post by VTDigger, some commenters expressed optimism about the zipper method. “If you use both lanes at low er speeds and take turns merging, everyone wins,” user Mare Tilton commented.Othersargued that the method would not work.
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Four members of Congress representing Vermont and Mas sachusetts are calling on Corbel Capital Partners — which owns LandAir, the Williston-based trucking company that filed for bankruptcy in July — to provide severance pay to laid-off employ ees.In a letter Friday to Corbel’s managing partner and CEO, Jef frey Schwartz, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt.; and U.S. Sens. Eliz abeth Warren and Ed Markey, both Massachusetts Democrats, said the nearly 450 LandAir work ers, including those at 11 facilities in New England, were “blindsid ed” by the company’s closure.
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LandAir was required by law to notify its employees of a com plete worksite closure at least 45 days beforehand, lawmakers wrote, but instead the company didn’t give them “any notice.”
LandAir was founded as Al lied Air Freight in 1968 by Fred Spencer, according to the com pany website. The company was purchased by Corbel Capital Part ners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, in 2018. Per bankruptcy filings, law makers wrote, LandAir had amassed nearly $50 million in debt, including some $34 million it owed to Corbel.
The lawmakers urged Corbel to “make affected employees whole” by providing them with severance pay for the entire period of time they should have known about LandAir’s impending closures. In addition, they said Corbel should “immediately comply” with requests for information from federal, state and local agen cies.Harrington said in late July that his department had obtained a list of LandAir’s former Vermont employees from company attor neys, and officials were reaching out to the employees to provide unemployment compensation and reemployment services. Corbel Capital Partners did not respond to a request for comment. A phone call to Justin Kes selman, an attorney representing LandAir in its bankruptcy filing, also was not returned.
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“When you acquired LandAir, you also acquired its obligations and responsibilities to its work ers,” they wrote. “There must be no get out of jail free card.” LandAir specialized in ship ping loads smaller than a truck load but larger than a parcel. In the industry, such companies are known as LTLs, for “less than truckload.” It operated an 18-door truck terminal in Williston and a 20-door truck terminal in Wind sor. Lawmakers said the first work ers laid off at LandAir without warning were nighttime drivers. Other employers then raised con cerns with management about their job security, the lawmakers wrote, but “were told not to wor ry” as the company was going through “restructuring.” Then, on the morning of July 5, lawmakers said, employees were unable to log into their com puters. Drivers were notified that the company would not be making pickups.Later that day, workers were told via Zoom that they no longer had jobs, and all operations would wind down by the end of the week, per the Vermont’sletter.
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This fall the town will begin a comprehensive project to eval uate options for a community center space in conjunction with assessing and scoping the future of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library’s space needs. The project will focus on considering possible alternatives, including the viabili ty of a new combined community center and library space, a new community center and an addition to the current library, and separate new facilities.
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BY ERIK WELLS Williston Town Manager Greetings Williston communi ty. There is a feeling of autumn in the air with cooler mornings and the sun setting before 8 p.m. as we move into our next Vermont sea son and all that comes with it in our community. It’s been a busy summer at Town Hall, and I’d like to highlight a few things coming up in this month’s message:
The goal of this project is to hear from the community about what it would like to see in these potential spaces and how they could be used into the future, and for the town to understand what the viability is for each of these options, including capital and operational costs. It’s a first-step project to assist the Selectboard and Library Trustees in consid ering future space options. An architectural consultant will be involved to lead this project and a steering committee will guide the work. The study will be funded using federal (ARPA) dollars that the town has received. The town is working to es tablish the steering committee so it can begin its work this fall. The committee will include four community members in addition to representatives from the Se lectboard, Library Trustees and Recreation & Parks Commit tee. Please visit the town web site (www.town.williston.vt.us) if you are interested in applying to serve on the committee, and be on the lookout for information in the coming months to engage and share your thoughts on the future of these spaces.
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September 8, 2022 Williston Observer Page 7 JuiceTrainingPersonalRoomWeightStudioSpinEquipmentCardioOPENeveryday!Bar Your goals are our goals! At 88, Tibor works out to increase his strengthmobility.and www.synergyfitnessvt.net We make fitness fun! Join our community today! 426 Industrial Ave. • Suite 180, Williston • 881-0553 or more cities/towns to build, or cause to be built, communication infrastructure together. There are currently nine throughout the state. Vermont has set a goal of achieving universal access to re liable, high-quality, high-speed broadband internet services to all addresses. CUDs have been estab lished throughout the state to as sist with reaching this goal. High-speed broadband is de fined as having download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second (mbps) and upload speeds of at least 3 mbps. Currently in Wil liston there are 140 addresses that do not have access to these min imum speeds, and this creates a real challenge in our online world.
The article also states that se lectboard member Jeff Fehrs noted “the difficulty of envisioning how a 100-foot-plus building would look in Taft Corners.” Very true! In light of that difficulty, it would make much more sense to insist on some representation, concrete or virtual, of that height in the context of Taft Corners, rather than hope and trust that it will not be out of all proportion to Williston’s natural and built landscape. Can’t we achieve a good mea sure of consolidated growth with buildings of 81 feet?
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Vermont’s model is to build out fiber optic networks with speeds of 100 mbps for downloads and uploads. To reach the addresses lacking broadband, fiber cable will have to pass addresses that currently have broadband level internet, giving them an option to join the fiber networks estab lished. A CUD is governed by a board of directors representing each member community. The board can solicit proposals for a provid er of broadband services to build and operate the network, and pro vides oversight and accountabili ty for the work. By collaborating, cities and towns are more likely to attract a provider and lever age financial resources to make the network buildout viable. The Vermont Community Broadband Board provides grant funding to CUDs to assist in the network buildout. A CUD, as its own unit of gov ernment, would be separate from the government of Williston. It would have no taxing authority and must fund the build-out via grants, loans, gifts or private in vestment. Membership in a CUD poses no financial risk to the town or individual taxpayers, by state statute — meaning taxpayer dol lars will not be used. And if the CUD fails, no liability falls to the member towns or taxpayers. Forming a CUD is the first step in this process. The cost to build out a network is unknown at this stage. It is possible a via ble business plan for this network does not occur. However, the creation of a CUD is the best option current ly available to achieve universal broadband access for Williston. Joining Williston in November to consider the CUD question are Essex Town, Essex Junction, Shelburne and South Burlington. Please reach out with any questions about these items and anything else you would like to discuss. I can be reached at ewells@willistonvt.org or at my desk at (802) 876-1168. See you around town. from page 6
The Vermont Attorney Gen eral’s Office has joined 33 other states in reaching a $438.5 mil lion agreement in principle with JUUL Labs, resolving a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and salesUnderpractices.theterms of the agree ment, the State of Vermont will receive approximately $8 million over a period of six to 10 years. In addition to the financial terms, the settlement would force JUUL to comply with strict injunctive terms severely limiting its mar keting and sales practices, includ ing refraining from marketing to youth.“JUUL led the charge in re versing decades of progress in fighting nicotine addiction,” said Attorney General Susanne Young. “JUUL targeted young people, including children, in their advertising and product de sign. As a result, a generation of youth are newly addicted to nic otine — a crisis that is evident in schools across Vermont. “This settlement is an import ant step in fighting this public health crisis, but there is still work to be done. Vermont is a leader in enforcing its consumer pro tection and tobacco laws, and we will continue to hold companies accountable for fueling the youth vaping crisis.”
Join the building height chorus The article on selectboard re visions to the Taft Corners zoning plan (“Selectboard revises Taft Corners Plan” Sept. 1) states that “several residents were alarmed at the building heights that would be allowed.” Several? Really? I cannot believe that only “sever al” residents are concerned about 100-plus-foot tall buildings in Taft Corners. But if only several have ex pressed their concerns to the select board members, it is clearly time for the rest to let the selectboard know their opinions about the building heights to be allowed. (Email ad dresses for selectboard members are available on the town website.)
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JUUL was, until recently, the dominant player in the va ping market. The multistate in vestigation revealed that JUUL rose to this position by willfully engaging in an advertising cam paign that appealed to youth, even though its e-cigarettes are both il legal for them to purchase and are unhealthy for youth to use. The investigation found that JUUL relentlessly marketed to underage users with launch parties, adver tisements using young models, so cial media posts, and free samples. It marketed a technology-focused, sleek design that could be easily concealed and sold its product in flavors known to be attractive to underage users. JUUL also ma nipulated the chemical composi tion of its product to make the va por less harsh on the throats of the young and inexperienced users. To preserve its young customer base, JUUL relied on age verifica tion techniques that it knew were ineffective.Theinvestigation further re vealed that JUUL’s original pack aging was misleading in that it did not clearly disclose that it con tained nicotine and implied that it contained a lower concentration of nicotine than it actually did.
“We realize that many commu nity members have never had the opportunity to visit the air base and we don’t want to be the best kept secret in Vermont,” said Col. Da vid Shevchik, 158th Fighter Wing commander. “This open house wel comes the public on their Vermont Guard base to interact with our professionals who are neighbors, colleagues and fellow citizens, and learn about our diverse missions and manyAfteropportunities.”theopen house, the public is welcome to remain for the final event of the day, a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony from 3-3:30 p.m. “This open house builds and strengthens community relation ships, partnerships and connections — bonds that we recognize and re flect on together, especially on Sept. 11, a defining day in our history that forged us together as Americans,” saidTheShevchik.family-friendly event will occur rain or shine and will include a kid zone offering a variety of ac tivities for children of all ages, food vendors and covered eating and rest areas. There is limited parking on base so complimentary shuttle buses will be available from Essex High School. For additional details, in cluding shuttle and event schedules and maps, visit www.vtng22.com. For specific questions, please email us.af.mil.158FW.PA.PublicAffairs@
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Drivers beware, says VT Fish & Wildlife Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year in Vermont, especially after dark or early in the morning, be cause this is their breeding sea son, the Vermont Fish and Wild life Department advises. “Motorists hit 49 moose on Vermont highways during 2021 and 23 so far this year,” said State Game Warden Major Justin Sted man. “We are asking drivers to be especially careful and for people to enjoy watching moose from a distance. Moose can be unpredict able and dangerous if you get too close and they feel cornered or get irritated.” Moose are a threat to motor ists; 19 people have died in motor vehicle collisions with moose on Vermont highways since 1985. To avoid collisions, be aware that moose cross roads at random lo cations, reduce your speed when you see a “Moose Crossing” sign, drive defensively and slow down if you see a moose.
The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House at the 158th Fighter Wing Air Base in South Burlington on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event will feature mil itary and civilian aircraft, military vehicles and equipment, flight and driving simulators, demonstrations and interactive displays from both the Army and Air National Guard. “Telling the Vermont National Guard story is one of my priorities,” said Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, the Adjutant General for the Vermont National Guard. “Informing and interacting with the community is a critical part of the National Guard. We live and work in our communi ties. We are Vermonters, and it’s im portant for us to showcase who we are and what we do. We all deserve this great opportunity to celebrate together.”Scheduled demonstrations in clude the Norwich Silent Drill Team, working dog demonstration, Army Band concerts, a fire department “jaws of life” extraction, and other patriotic musical performances.
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Vermont’s youth waterfowl hunting weekend is set for Sept. 24-25. Hunters 17 years of age or younger may hunt ducks and geese in the Lake Champlain and Interior Vermont waterfowl hunt ing zones. The age requirement is 15 and under in the Connecticut River zone. “Vermont’s youth waterfowl hunting weekend helps ensure that young hunters get the qual ity training and experiences they need for lifelong participation,” said Fish and Wildlife Commis sioner Christopher Herrick. The youth hunter must have a Vermont hunting license and must be accompanied by an un armed adult, 18 years of age or older, who also has a Vermont hunting license. Youths 16 and 17 years of age must have state and federal duck stamps. All youth hunters must also register with the Harvest Infor mation Program. This can be done on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website (www.vtfis handwildlife.com) or by calling 877-306-7091. The accompany ing adult may not hunt waterfowl or carry a firearm while accom panying the youth hunting water fowl.
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The booster vaccine will be available at limited walk-in only clinics listed on the Health Depart ment website. For more informa tion, visit healthvermont.gov/My new booster shot be comes more widely available over the next few weeks, Vermonters will be able to get it from their pro vider, a pharmacy, or wherever they would normally get vaccinated. If you do not have a health care provider, call 2-1-1 for referral to services and vaccination opportu nities.
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Vaccine is a match for the virus variants now in Vermont Vermonters will be able to re ceive a newly approved Covid-19 vaccine booster shot starting this week. The updated boosters are de signed to be a match for the BA.5 Omicron variant which is currently affecting people. Last week, the CDC recom mended the new vaccine, and Ver mont Health Commissioner Mark Levine said it comes at the right time.“As the weather cools, we start spending more time inside — and that is when we see increases in cases of respiratory viruses like colds and flu, and now Covid-19,” Levine said. “This fast-evolving vi rus continues to demand our atten tion, and I am pleased we now have an updated vaccine that targets the variants we see circulating in Ver mont.” There are two types of the new boosters, which are known as biva lent — meaning they cover both the original SARS-CoV2 virus and the more recent Omicron (BA.5) vari ant. The Pfizer booster is for people ages 12 and older, while Moderna’s is authorized for those 18 years of age and older. Eligible individuals may choose either the Pfizer or Moderna boost er, regardless of which primary se ries vaccine or original booster dose they received. In order to receive ei ther of the new boosters, you must have completed your primary vac cination series (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson). Individuals who have recently received Novavax are not yet eligible for any booster at this time.
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Brick Church continued from page 1 rector Matt Boulanger said the heights should be capped at 87 feet to allow for sloped roofs, a design element that was important to the planning commission in crafting the draft regulations. The board agreed to that maximum. “You don’t need buildings (at over 100 feet) to achieve the goals of the code,” Boulanger said. At its previous meeting two weeks ago, the board made two other changes to the draft, exempting part of the land around Wal-Mart from the code and a Snyder Homes development on Route 2A. Combined, the three changes mark a “substantial change” to the draft, requir ing a new public hearing that is tentative ly scheduled for the selectboard’s Oct. 4 meeting.Inthe interim, the planning com mission is expected to weigh in on the board’s changes. “They are paying attention to this conversation,” said Boulanger.
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Local bus service is already in place and a planned bridge over Interstate 89 for cyclists and pe destrians is expected to further improve connectivity to the UVM campus in Burlington. “We are excited to see UVM make this commitment to South Burlington,” said Jessie Baker, South Burlington’s city manager. “Our community has envisioned a downtown, oriented around Mar ket and Garden streets, in our City Center for several decades. The vibrancy that UVM’s graduate stu dents and faculty will bring to our community helps to realize this community goal.” Baker said the city has success fully worked with Snyder-Braver man on other projects. Although this one has yet to go through the permitting process, the developer is familiar with code requirements. “We are confident they will meet our community expectations as set forth in the zoning and our value of interesting architecture,” she said. Synder-Braverman is a part nership between Snyder Homes, which builds housing, and The Braverman Company, which designs and develops residential and mixed-use neighborhoods. This is UVM’s first housing project outside the Burlington campus. The administration is open to exploring other commu nities as well, although proxim ity is an important factor, said Richard Cate, UVM’s vice pres ident for finance and operations.
The University of Vermont plans to add nearly 500 beds of housing in South Burlington’s City Center over the next four years, the school announced Monday. School trustees signed a joint venture agreement last month with local development company Sny der-Braverman to construct 295 apartments, according to a press release from UVM. They will “primarily” house students in the school’s graduate and professional programs and university employ ees.Under the agreement, the uni versity would invest approximate ly $22 million and the developer would be responsible for securing and owning all of the debt needed to finance the project. UVM ex pects to earn a return on its invest ment and recoup the initial equity payment after 10 years, the school said. The proposal is subject to a city permitting process. The announcement comes as the state faces a serious housing crunch. UVM President Suresh Garimella said he regularly hears from students, staff and faculty about the difficulty of finding suit able housing and hopes this project will help ease the burden on sur rounding neighborhoods. “Many are turning to commu nities farther and farther away. Their longer commuting distances come with complications for child care, quality of life and the envi ronment,” Garimella said in the release.
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Cate said the development would create “a lot of housing without exhausting UVM re sources.”“We’re trying to make sure we keep our students’ education af fordable so we’re always trying to be creative in terms of trying to address the need without spend ing a great deal of money,” he said. UVM is also exploring other possibilities for student housing in Burlington and South Burling ton. In Burlington it is pursuing zoning changes to build two res idence halls, one for undergradu ates and one for graduates, on its Trinity Campus.
The first phase is projected to create about 170 beds in 100 units with expected occupancy in sum mer 2024. The second phase would add about 100 beds in 65 apart ments by the summer of 2025. By the summer of 2026, UVM plans to have constructed the remaining 130 units with 225 beds.
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UVM currently has 5,775 beds of residential housing available for undergraduate students, 647 beds for undergraduate and graduate students through external partner ships and 164 beds for faculty and staff. Current enrollment numbers are not available but during the fall of 2021, the school had 13,826 students (11,081 of them under graduates) and 4,192 employees, according to spokesperson Enrique Corredera. Catamount Run, as the devel opment is being called, would con sist of four mixed-use buildings on Market Street, adjacent to the public library, senior center and City Hall that opened last summer, anchoring South Burlington’s City Center“It’sneighborhood.astronglocation, close to UVM, and within a short walk to some great local businesses,” said Chris Snyder, president of Snyder Homes, in a statement.
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Add a splash of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is a favor ite of many green thumbs. They come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral beauty. Mums are great in taincon ers, the garden and cut flower bouquets. Fall just wouldn’t be the same without them. When shopping for mums you may see them labeled as garden, perennial, gift or florist mums. All these different names for plants that basically look alike can be confusing. The answer lies in their response to day length, hardiness and use. Mums set flowers based on day length. Growers can force them into bloom by covering them to mimic the shorter days that initiate flowering. Those grown as gift and holiday plants are often called florist mums. These usual ly require the longest periods of uninterrupted darkness or shorter days. When these mums are grown under natural daylight they usually don’t flower until late fall or early winter. These late-bloom ers are usually killed by cold tem peratures before, or soon after, the flowers appear. Nurseries selling mums in full bloom in the fall often refer to them as garden mums. These may be perennial or “florist” mums forced to flower for fall displays.
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The intent is to use them as annu als. Set a pot on the steps, pop a plant in a vacant spot in the gar den or combine them with other fallEvenfavorites.ifthese garden mums are hardy and suited to your grow ing conditions, they may not survive the winter. Since all the energy of flowering fall-planted mums is directed to the flowers, little is left to estab lish a hardy robust root system. If you have success overwinter ing your garden mum, feel free to brag. If your plants don’t survive or you don’t try, don’t worry. You are using them as a fall annual as they were intended. This provides space for new plants in the spring and an opportunity to try a differ ent color mum next fall. Those mums sold as perennials are hardy enough to survive the winter and flower in late summer or early fall, providing weeks of color in the garden. They are often sold alongside other perennials, labeled as perennials or promoted as hardy. Increase your success by planting them in spring. This allows the plant time to develop a robust root system before it begins flowering in the fall. This increas es the plant’s ability to survive cold winter weather. Increase overwintering suc cess of fall planted perennial mums with proper care. Make sure the plants receive sufficient mois ture throughout the remainder of the growing season, and leave the plants intact in the garden for win ter. Those in colder climates may want to add winter mulch. Wait for the ground to freeze. Then cover with weed-free straw or evergreen boughs. Remove the mulch in spring as temperatures hover near freezing or the plants begin to grow. Cut back the dead stems and wait for new growth to appear. Whatever you call them, add a few mums to your fall display. You are sure to enjoy that last blast of color before winter ar rives. Melinda Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Fall just wouldn’t be the same without mums.
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Aug. 25 at 11:37 a.m. — Police pro vided a case number for property damage on Harvest Lane. Aug. 25 at 1:23 p.m. — Police con ducted a welfare check on Williston Woods Road with the assistance of the Williston Fire Department.
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The Williston Police De partment has joined over 700 public safety organizations from around the world in the Pink Patch Project. The project sells patches to raise money for breast cancer research. Patches are $10 each and can be purchased at the Williston Police Department next to Town Hall on Williston Road or by sending payment, cash or check, and a self-ad dressed stamped envelope to: Williston Police Department Attn: Pink Patch Project 7928 Williston Rd Williston, VT 05495 Checks can be made out to Town of Williston. Contact dispatcher Ashley Lizotte at al izotte@willistonpdvt.org for ad ditional information.
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Aug. 21 at 10:54 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle complaint on St. George Road. Upon arrival, the officer assisted in traffic control and re mained with the operator until the vehicle was safely towed. Aug. 21 at 11:00 a.m. — Responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, citi zens refused police assistance. Aug. 21 at 11:54 a.m. — Police re sponded to assist a citizen with a re quest at Interstate Corporate Center. Aug. 21 at 11:57 a.m. — Police re turned lost property to its owner on Williston Road. Aug. 21 at 12:30 p.m. — Police re sponded to a request for assistance on Market Street. Upon arrival, the officer advised the citizen regarding civil issues. Aug. 21 at 3:09 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of an animal problem on Cypress Street. Upon arrival, the situation was observed to be resolved. Aug. 21 at 4:54 p.m. — Police re sponded to a vehicle collision with no hazards or injuries on Hurricane Lane. Aug. 21 at 5:26 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of a disturbance on Bittersweet Circle. Aug. 21 at 7:13 p.m. — Police issued a trespass notice on Retail way at the request of a business. Aug. 22 at 9:12 a.m. — Police re sponded to a request for a welfare check on Harvest Lane. Upon arriv al, the citizen denied services. Aug. 22 at 9:40 a.m. — Police provid ed a case number for property dam age on Maple Tree Place. Aug. 22 at 12:41 p.m. — Police pro vided a case number for property damage on St. George Road. Aug. 22 at 3:15 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of a suspicious event on Williston Road. Aug. 22 at 3:44 p.m. — Police re sponded to a request for assistance on Eagle Crest. Aug. 22 at 3:59 p.m. — Police provid ed a case number for property dam age on Avenue C. Aug. 22 at 5:15 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of suspicious be havior on Trader Lane. Upon arrival, there was no emergency or need for assistance. Aug. 22 at 5:24 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of suspicious behavior on Westview Circle. Aug. 23 at 11:49 a.m. — Police locat ed an individual in violation of an abuse protection order on Marshall Avenue and the officer cited the in dividual accordingly. Aug. 23 at 1:39 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of property damage on Williston Road. The officer notified the Town Highway Department. Aug. 23 at 3:20 p.m. — Police re sponded to a 911 hang-up at Eagle Crest. Upon arrival, the officers con firmed that there was no emergency. Aug. 23 at 4:46 p.m. — Police re sponded to a vehicle collision on Es sex Road with no injuries or hazards. Aug. 24 at 7:48 a.m. — Police re sponded to a vehicle collision on St. George Road, no hazards or injuries. Aug. 24 at 8:25 a.m. — Police re sponded to a report of suspicious be havior on Connor Way. Upon arriv al, the operator was already leaving the scene. Aug. 24 at 4:09 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of a suspicious circumstance at Falcon Manor. Upon arrival, the officer document ed the incident and contacted Out reach for the citizen.
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Aug. 25 at 1:42 a.m. — Police con ducted a motor vehicle stop on Inter state 89 for a lane violation. Upon in vestigation, the operator was found to be driving while under criminal suspension. The officer issued a ci tation accordingly.
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Aug. 25 at 2:44 p.m. — Police issued legal documentation on Oak Hill Road at the request of the State’s At torney’s Office. Aug. 25 at 3:00 p.m. — Police re sponded to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call on Blair Park Road. Aug. 25 at 10:04 p.m. — Police as sisted South Burlington Police De partment with processing an arrest on Gregory Drive. Aug. 26 at 7:05 a.m. — Police assist ed Vermont State Police jump-start ing a vehicle on Essex Road. Aug. 26 at 9:20 a.m. — Police con ducted a requested escort on Market Street. Aug. 26 at 12:21 p.m. — Police pro vided a case number for property damage on Harvest Lane. Aug. 26 at 12:47 p.m. — Police re sponded to a vehicle collision on Marshall Avenue with injuries. Aug. 26 at 4:56 p.m. — Police as sisted Williston Public Works with a road hazard on Mountain View Road. Aug. 26 at 5:16 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of property dam age on Brennan Woods Drive. Aug. 26 at 6:21 p.m. — Police as sisted Milton Police Department on Stirrup Circle. Aug. 26 at 6:45 p.m. — Police in stalled a car seat in a citizen’s vehicle at their request. Aug. 26 at 11:47 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on St. George Road. Upon investigation, the vehicle was unable to be located. Aug. 27 at 2:08 a.m. — Police re sponded to a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 89. Upon investigation, one of the operators was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while under the influence. Aug. 27 at 2:20 p.m. — Police re sponded to a request for assistance on Maidstone Lane. Aug. 27 at 3:54 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of a disturbance on St. George Road. Upon arrival, the individual had already left. The incidents above are not a full recount of police activity, rather a highlight of some of the events that occurred. Charges filed by police are subject to review by the Chittenden County State’s Attorneys Office and can be amended or dropped. Dentistry
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Aug. 25 at 10:20 a.m. — Police spoke with a citizen regarding a motor ve hicle complaint on Marshall Avenue.
Aug. 24 at 8:53 p.m. — Police re sponded to a report of a suspicious person on Essex Road. Upon arrival, the individual had left the scene.
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HORSEBACK RIDING INTRO Ages 8-14. The Livery Horse Farm in Hinesburg is offering intro ductory riding programs. The focus is on English riding. Two sessions are offered: Mondays after school and Saturdays.
REGISTRATION Registration is open at www. willistonrec.org until the night be fore — or in the case of a weekend program, the Thursday before — the start date of the program, un less full. Registration can also be taken prior to the second meeting of a program, but you would have to come into the rec. dept. offices to see if registration is still avail able. No registration is accepted after the second meeting of a pro gram.Ifa program is full, be sure to sign up for the waiting list. People drop out last minute and some times instructors will increase their maximum number.
Instructor: Casey Moulton, RehabGym NINJA KIDS Ages 4-8 and 7-11. This playbased curriculum increases strength and self-confidence, while moving meditation helps children manage their emotions and devel op the connection between mental and physical well-being.
For ages 6-16 with a parent. Learn how to fish or learn new tricks to help you catch more. Learn where to find fish and what they like to eat. Equipment and bait provided. Pre-registration is required. Instruc tor: Chuck Goller LIFTING FOR BONE HEALTH INTRO Age 55-plus. This eight-week program will focus on lifting basics, including appropriate form and ap propriate progressions. Program fo cus will be to improve bone health. Participants will work out as a group but receive individualized program ming.
Instructor: ONTA Stu dio staff DANGEROUS GIRLS CLASS Age 14-plus. This is a wom en-only cardio-kickboxing class that combines strength and conditioning with practical combat skills. Learn trips and throws, bounce to Beyon cé, hit hard, laugh a lot.
The Williston Recreation and Parks Department is located at the Annex Building at 7878 Williston Rd. For online program registration, visit www.willistonrec.org. For department information, email recreation@willistonvt. org or call 876-1160.
Instructor: ONTA Studio staff BOXING INTRO Age 18-plus. An eight-week in troduction to the fundamentals of boxing, for fun, fitness and self-de fense. We’ll focus on learning foot work, defense and proper punching mechanics through a variety of safe, fun drills.
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Instructor: Kim Jo hansen, owner Livery Farm YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING INTRO Ages 12-14. This eight-week program is designed for those look ing to learn to lift. The focus of the program will be learning the basics of lifting, improving strength, im proving knowledge in the gym and building self-esteem.
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Instructor: Casey Moulton, RehabGym FUN WITH CIRCUS SKILLS Grades 3-8. A fun-filled and ex citing low-risk circus skills program focusing on juggling (balls, clubs, rings and scarves), low stilt-walking, unicycling, flower sticks, diabolo, balance skills and more. Instructor: Rob Crites
Instructor: ONTA Studio staff TAI CHI FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS Age 18-plus. This program fo cuses on learning Yang Style Tai Chi, as well as a variety of Chi Kung sets and postures. Strengthen your body, regulate and build physical energy, and cultivate your mental concentration and spirit. Instruc
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James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights.
The documents are displayed in the Rotunda, a large, round part of the building with a dome ceiling.
On this one-page document, written in 1789, are the first 10 amendments, or additions, to the Constitution. Together, the amendments list the basic rights and freedoms that each American has. Keeping them safe
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We celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17. This year, The Mini Page explores our Charters of Freedom. What are the Charters?
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Words that remind us of the Charters of Freedom are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find:
Seeing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights with our own eyes helps us to appreciate our freedom and the meaning of democracy.
Today, the cases housing the documents are made of metal and glass. The glass does not touch the parchments, and a gas called argon fills the cases.
The cases are in positions where all visitors, including children and people in wheelchairs, can easily see them.
This photo was taken at the Archives when photography was still allowed. Today, visitors are not permitted to take pictures.
The Charters of Freedom and other important papers are stored inside the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C.
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These are our nation’s most treasured documents. They are on parchment, which is a thin piece of animal skin. More than 200 years ago, clerks used feather pens and ink to write the words of each document in large letters. This is called engrossing. The documents were then signed by our Founding Fathers.
• The Declaration of Independence With this one-page document, written in 1776, we declared our freedom from England and the right of people to govern themselves.•
Each year, we remember the day when the U.S. Constitution was signed by members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787.
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The four-page document contains 4,543 words, including the signatures of the 39 men who signed it. That summer, it took about 100 days of work for delegates to write the document. Today, it takes about half an hour to read it.
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For example, when British soldiers attacked the U.S. capital in 1814, the Declaration and Constitution were put in a linen bag and moved to safety. They were first hidden in an unused mill near the Potomac River, and then hidden in a vault beneath the steps of a house. When it was safe again, they were returned to Washington.
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For more than 200 years, we have guarded our Charters of Freedom. Sometimes they were moved to safer places.
The documents are a popular attraction. In the past, more than a million people have visited the National Archives building each year to see them.
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September 8, 2022 Williston Observer Page 17 basic rights we enjoy as a people. The cases are in positions where all visitors, including children and people in wheelchairs, can easily see them. Words that remind us of the Charters of Freedom are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: Teachers: Follow and interact with The Mini Page on Facebook! For later: Look in your newspaper for items about events celebrating Constitution Day on Sept. 17. Mini Jokes
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Earth spun on its axis just an itsy bitsy teenie weenie bit faster on June 29, causing us to experience the shortest day since measurements began in the 1960s. By using high-precision atomic clocks, scientists determined that Earth completed its spin that day just 1.59 milliseconds shy of 24 hours. Influences such as earthquakes, El Niño, the moon’s gravity, storms and even vanishing glaciers can affect Earth’s rotation. from Earthweek.com DAN THOMPSON
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CLOCKWISE from top left: CVU’s Zach Santos gets the dig during the Redhawks’ game vs. the South Burlington Wolves on Friday evening in Hinesburg. Logan Vaughn (L) and Asa Roberts go up for the double block on South Burlington’s Ryan Sweet. Jaden Parker winds up for a jump serve. Logan Vaughn “roofs” South Burlington’s Bennett Campbell. Sayehler Thamoo lines up his serve.
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• In 1900, Galveston, Texas, was struck by a massive hurricane.
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TODAY’S FACT: More than 8,000 people are estimated to have died in the 1900 Galveston hurricane, making it the deadliest natural disaster in American history.
In 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he might have committed in office.
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2025: One of the biggest cost-reduction measures for Medi care beneficiaries will begin in 2025 when out-of-pocket spend ing on Part D prescription drugs will be capped at $2,000 per year. This will be a major savings for the more than 1.5 million benefi ciaries who currently spend more than $2,000 out-of-pocket each year. 2026: When Medicare’s Part D program was enacted in 2003, negotiating lower drug prices was forbidden. But because of the In flation Reduction Act, starting in 2026, Medicare will be empow ered to begin negotiating prices with drug companies for 10 of the most expensive drugs covered un der Part D. In 2027 and 2028, 15 drugs would be eligible for negoti ations and in 2029 and subsequent years, 20 drugs would be chosen. And, in addition to all the Medicare improvements, the In flation Reduction Act also extends for three years the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) premium subsi dies that have helped millions of Americans gain coverage before they’re eligible for Medicare. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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MARKETING & ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER The Williston Observer is hiring a sales professional to help local businesses succeed with print and online newspaper advertising and to support our local journalism. Job Description: • Steward existing accounts • Generate sales from qualified leads • Work with clients and graphic design to craft effective ads and strategies • Contribute ideas and energy to our dedicated team Qualifications:•Professional experience in sales and marketing • Exceptional customer service skills • Ability to tailor solutions to customer needs • Personal drive to deliver results • Demonstrated collaboration and communication skills • Fluency with Microsoft Office applications • Familiarity with print and digital advertising, including methods and measurement, is a plus. • Preference for candidates with knowledge of the local towns, businesses and communities served by the Williston Observer. We offer: • Training and mentorship for success • The opportunity to play a big role on a small team • A generous base salary plus commission with great earning potential • Flexible hours - Both part-time and full-time candidates will be considered. Williston Serving our community since 1985 If you would like to be part of our growing, mission-driven business, please send your resume and cover letter to: Rick Cote, Associate Publisher – Sales & Marketing, Williston Observer, PO Box 1401, Williston, VT 05495. Or email to: rick@willistonobserver.com EMAILED Phone:FROM:ThomasADVERTISINGADVERTISEMENTINSERTIONORDERHirchakCompanyDakotaWard802-888-4662 Email: Advertising2@THCAuction.com To: Rick & Susan Cote Paper: Williston Observer Max Length 12.5 TODAY’S DATE: 7/29/2022 NAME OF FILE: 09082022_WO DATE(S) TO RUN: 8/4/2022 SIZE OF AD: 1/8 page (4” x 5”) EMAILED TO: Rick@Willistonobserver.com Publishes in Williston Observer SECTION: Auto or Auctions PO# 09082022-1420802-878-9200 Online Lots Closing Mon., Sept. 19 @ 10AM 131 Dorset Ln., Williston, VT Preview: Fri., Sept. 16 from 12-2PM 100± Cars!! THOMAS HIRCHAK CO. • THCAuction.com • 800-634-SOLD Bid Online or In Person Sat., Sept. 10 @ 9AM Register & Inspect from 7:30AM 298 J. Brown Drive, Williston, VT Antiques Collectibles& No dealer’s license required to buy or sell. Consign and get paid quickly! ‘04 Dodge Ram 3500: Lifted Cummings Diesel, Flat bed ‘90 Chevy 2500: King Pin Frnt End, ROCK CRUSHER Axles, 12” Lift, 450HP, 454 Engine ‘57 Chevy Bel Air: Actual mileage car w/ complete restoration AND MORE!HIGHLIGHTS: Having a Garage Sale? Place a free classified. 50 word maximum. Deadline for MONDAY.submission: There is no guarantee of placement.
Continued from July 26, 2022: DP 21-18 The Snyder Group Inc requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (208 units, parking, streets, multi-use path, utilities and stormwater) of a 273 residential unit and 65 unit senior housing facility development. Located on a 54.2± acre site at the Essex Alliance Church property on Beaudry Lane and Alpine Drive, north of Knight Lane/Chelsea Place/Dunmore Road in the TCZD. Project details and site plans are available online, go to bit.ly/DRBagendas. Contact Planning & Zoning Office for more information: 802-878-6704 or email planning@willistonvt.org
Hybrid Meeting: Town Hall Meeting Room, (7900 Williston Road) or Zoom Meeting ID 864 8114 4825 on zoom. us/join or call 1-646-558-8656 DP 20-18 Pre-App Ethan Allen Homes LLC c/o Chris Senesac requests preapplication review to participate in Growth Management in March 2023 for their proposed residential subdivision located on a 30± acre parcel located at 1400 Mountain View Road in the RZD. DP 10-34.6 Chittenden Solid Waste District c/o Sarah Reeves (Executive Director) requests a discretionary permit to amend the location and size of the previously approved parking area at the scale house for the Organic Diversion Facility located at 860 Redmond Road in the IZDE. DP 21-18 The Snyder Group Inc requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (208 units, parking, streets, multi-use path, utilities and stormwater) of a 273 residential unit and 65 unit senior housing facility development. Located on a 54.2± acre site at the Essex Alliance Church property on Beaudry Lane and Alpine Drive, north of Knight Lane/Chelsea Place/Dunmore Road in the TCZD. Continued from July 26, 2022. Project details and site plans are available online, go to bit.ly/DRBagendas. Contact Planning & Zoning Office for more information: 802-878-6704 or email planning@willistonvt.org
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The week-long bait drop is a coopera effort between Vermont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to stop the spread of the potentially fatal disease.Rabies is a deadly viral disease of the brain that infects mammals. It is most often seen in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats, but unvaccinated pets and livestock can also get rabies. The virus is spread through the bite of an infected animal or contact with its RABIES BAIT continued from page 2 saliva. If left untreated, rabies is almost al ways fatal in humans and animals. However, treatment with the rabies vaccine is nearly 100 percent effective when given soon after a person is bitten by a rabid animal. So far this year, 23 animals in Vermont have tested positive for rabies, and 14 of those have been raccoons. According to wildlife officials, rabid animals often show a change in their nor mal behavior, but you cannot tell whether an animal has rabies simply by looking at it. People should not touch or pick up wild animals or strays – even baby animals. fromcreemees.fromdorsleaddisplayShelburne SHELBURNE continued
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Helen Weston and Mike Isham discussed ways to diversify farm income with three dozen farmers and tourism professionals who spent the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 30 at the Isham Family Farm in Williston as part of the Interna tional Conference on Agritourism hosted by UVM Extension’s Ver mont Agritourism Collaborative. The conference included tours of a working landscape in Hard wick and other locations through out the state. About 350 partici pants from 50 different countries, 40 different states and four differ ent Canadian provinces participat ed. “One participant called it the largest agritourism gathering in the world. I don’t know if that is true, but I believe that it is the most di verse when you consider the geog raphies represented and the mix of farmers, researchers, tourism pro fessionals, agricultural service pro viders, policymakers, non-profits, entrepreneurs, and others working in agritourism,” said Lisa Chase from the UVM Extension Vermont Tourism Research Center, the main organizer of the gathering. The Workshop was first held in Italy in 2018, after which Chase led a campaign to bring the next Work shop to Vermont in 2020. While that campaign was successful and Vermont was selected, the excite ment suddenly paused when the coronavirus pandemic postponed the 2020 workshop. Once the bat tle against Covid entered 2021 with vaccinations available, the decision was made to bring the world to Vermont in the summer of 2022. “Thank you to all those who traveled from around the world to meet in Vermont,” said Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts. “The conference will help our region economically as well as help other parts of the world that are focused on growing their agritourism econ omy. We are grateful for this time together in Vermont and look for ward to future partnerships.” The workshop returns to Italy in 2023. The International Conference on Agritourism hosted by UVM Extension’s Vermont Agritourism Collaborative was held at the Isham Family Farm in Williston last Saturday.
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