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Lincoln receives $14,000 in ditching funds LINCOLN — The Town of Lincoln recently received two $7,000 grants from Vermont Better Backroads, through Northern Vermont Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. The grants were for ditching on York Hill Road and the Page Hill section of South Lincoln Road. On York Hill Road, ditches had filled in with sand and silt. When heavy rain or snowmelt occurred the ditches overflowed, causing water and silt to run across the road and down into the nearby New Haven River. The grant allowed the Town to clear the ditch, line it with ditch stone, seed and mulch it, minimizing further erosion of sand and silt into the River. Page Hill experienced similar problems, with the additional issue of oil and gas residue from the pavement running down the road into the river as well. About 1,300 feet of ditch was cleared, lined with erosion matting and stone, and then seeded. Again, the ditch work will help maintain the quality of water in the New Haven River by keeping sand, silt and road toxins entering the river to a minimum. “We really appreciate the support we get from Better Back Roads,” said Lincoln Selectboard member Barb Rainville, “These grants allow us to do work the Town otherwise couldn’t afford to do. The people at Better Back Roads are great to work with, too. They make a positive difference for so many towns struggling to get important work done.”
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Three die in snowmobile accident on frozen lake By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com SALISBURY — A tragic double snowmobile accident took the lives of three Whiting family members Jan. 9. The accident occurred around noon. The family members were riding on two snowmobiles, along with family members on other snowmobiles, that fell through the thin ice and cold water of Lake Dunmore in Salisbury. Vermont State Police said Kevin Flynn, age 50, of Whiting, was operating the first snowmobile. Flynn’s daughter, Carrie L. Flynn, age 24, was operating the second snowmobile with Bryanna Flynn, age 3. Bryanna was Kevin FLynn’s granddaughter. The Flynns were approximately 200 yards off West Shore Road when they broke through the frozen lake. The Flynns and Popp were later pronounced dead at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. Foster Provencher, assistant fire chief of the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department, was first on the scene of the tragedy. Over 25 people helped in the rescue
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VSP investigating Charlotte fatality On Jan. 7, at approximately 4 p.m., Vermont State Police responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Mt. Philo Road in Charlotte. The deceased is 75-year-old Joan Young. The operator of a mini-van involved is identified as 24-year-old Danielle Charlebois. The occupants of the mini-van are identified as Toni Bachand, Stephanie Morrill, Kimber Mills, and Heath Bougor. At this time, there are no criminal charges. Anyone with information regarding the crash are asked to contact the Vermont State Police in Williston 878-7111.
FAITH COMMUNITY — The First Congregational of Cornwall was organized in 1785 and was among Vermont’s first Protestant congregational communities. The current church, located on Route 30, was built in 1803. This UCC church is a “just peace, open and affirming church” and fosters tolerance and diversity among its membership. This is the first of an occasional Eagle front-page series featuring historic houses of worship in Addison and southern Chittenden counties. Photo by Lou Varricchio
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