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July 12, 2014

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Man injured in tractor rollover

MT. HOLLY Ñ On July 2, at approximately 1:07 a.m., Vermont State Police troopers from the Rutland Barracks responded to a lawn mower crash on Bowlsville Road North in the Town of Mount Holly. Investigation revealed that a 54-year-old unidentified Mount Holly man was traveling east along the road on a John Deere lawnmower when he drove it down a small embankment. As a result of the crash, the operator sustained serious injuries and was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center for treatment. The male has been identified, however this crash remains under investigation and the release of names will be done after further information is obtained. Troopers were assisted at the scene by members from Mount Holly Rescue, Mount Holly Fire Department and Rutland Regional Ambulance Service.

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Vermont’s Shorelands Act now the law

INDEPENDENCE DAY

ADDISON Ñ VermontÕ s recently created Shoreland Protection Act WENT into effect July 1. In May, the Vermont General Assembly passed shoreland protection legislation that applies to activities within 250 feet of a lake or pondÕ s mean water level for all lakes and ponds greater than 10 acres in surface area. The Act establishes a new state regulation for guiding shoreland development. The intent of the Shoreland Protection Act is to prevent degradation of water quality in lakes, preserve habitat and natural stability of shorelines, and maintain the economic benefits of lakes and their shorelands by defining standards in creation of buildings, driveways, and cleared areas in shorelands. The Act recognizes that many shoreland properties in Vermont are already developed or are small parcels that cannot meet the new standards. Developed properties are Ò grandfatheredÓ until the owner proposes redevelopment. On existing small parcels, the Shoreland Permit Program staff will work with homeowners so that the standards are met to the extent possible in CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

The Bristol Fire Department waves to the crowd during the town’s Independence Day parade on Friday, July 4. Photo by Elicia Mailhiot

Sawdi’s site being renovated for new restaurant By Elicia Mailhiot

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Vandalism in Ripton

RIPTON Ñ On July 1, Vermont State Police reported to local news media that Cassandra Franklin of Ripton reported that her residence had been vandalized. Rocks were used to break two windows and damage the vinyl siding on the residence. The incident occurred between 4-10 p.m. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the State Police at 802388-4919.

Site of the new Country House Restaurant along U.S. Route 7 in Pittsford. Photo by Elicia Mailhiot

PITTSFORD Ñ The abandoned building that once housed SawdiÕ s Steak and Seafood restaurant will soon open under new ownership, hoping to bring back a piece of the dining scene that has been missing in the area. The location was recently purchased by Pelton Real Estate. Its owner, Donald Pelton, plans to operate under the new moniker, the Country House Restaurant. Crews have been seen throughout the last few weeks repairing the outside of the 120-seat building. The restaurant is expected to serve breakfast and lunch, as well as soft-serve ice cream after the addition of an ice cream window. SawdiÕ s has been a well-known dining establishment since it’s first opening in 1989, attracting visitors from across the area and beyond for its Prime Rib. After changing ownership several times throughout the last decade, the loca-

tionÕ s doors have been closed since Jeffrey and Jayme McMahon of Hampton, N.Y., closed the business in 2006. Prior to that, the building was owned and operated by Brent and Robbin Gifford of Palm City, Fla. The building, which was erected in 1950, features two large dining rooms with fireplaces, as well as a tavern. The 1.4-acre property also includes the threebedroom white home directly next to the main building. Selling points for the property included a lease to own feature and the high volume of traffic that comes from being just off of Route 7. The Vermont Secretary of State’s Office lists Pelton Real Estate as being located at 667 Route 7. The website lists SawdiÕ s as being located at 663 Route 7. The property was sold for $165,000, according to PittsfordÕ s Town Clerk Helen McKinlay. The establishment has been advertising in local papers for cooks and waitstaff. No official opening date for the Country House Restaurant has been released.


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