December 21, 2013
Aircraft maker mulls Middlebury By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@ denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ At a recent meeting of the Middlebury Select Board, Jamie Gaucher, director of the Office of Business Development and Innovation in Addison County, told Board members recently that he is involved in several recruitment efforts including a livestock project, discussions with a German aircraft manufacturer, a broadband communications company, an airambulance company, and several technology based start-up efforts. Gaucher also told Select Board members about recent and forthcoming outreach activities, including presentations at Middlebury College; working with the Better Middlebury Partnership on a new website, an international effort focused on Scandinavia, Germany and Canada.
Goshen burglar arrested
GOSHEN Ñ Vermont State Police New Haven troopers arrested Scott H. Clark, 30, of Goshen for burglary in November. Investigation revealed that Clark had entered the unsecured residence of Richard K. Conrad. 76. and Judith H. Irvenin, 72, of Goshen. While inside the home, Clark stole property including the victimÕ s travelers checks and a 65-year-old engagement ring worth more than $6,000. Clark subsequently pawned the ring in Rutland for $200. Clark was cited to appear in Addison District Court on Dec. 30 to answer to the charge of burglary.
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Liebowitzt o step down at Middlebury in 2015
IT’S ALL DOWNHILL
By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ Middlebury President Ronald D. Liebowitz announced Dec. 12 that he will step down at the end of the next academic year, on June 30, 2015. Liebowitz, MiddleburyÕ s 16th president since the founding of the College in 1800, has served in the office since 2004. Liebowitz shared his announcement with the campus community in an email this afternoon following the conclusion of a regular Board of Trustees meeting in New York City. He scheduled the announcement to coincide with the approval at that meeting of a new board governance structure that will take effect July 1, 2014. Ò It has been an honor of the highest order to serve as the 16th president of CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
The Middlebury College Snow Bowl, located on Route 125 above Middlebury Gap, opened for the 2013-14 ski season during the morning hours of Dec. 11. The Snow Bowl has 17 trails and three lifts on 110 acres. Snow Bowl pass holders can also ski or ride free on any non-holiday weekday at Suicide Six or the Dartmouth Skiway. They also receive discounts on lift tickets on weekends and holidays at the Snow Bowl. Photo by Lou Varricchio
Middlebury scuttles library request - for now By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ The Town of MiddleburyÕ s plan to build a new town office facility has sparked several new ideas offered by both residents and community establishments. In the case of the actual siting of the facility next the Ilsley Public Library, at least one resident has officially suggested the project be built out of town. At a Middlebury Select Board meeting in November, resident Alpine Bingham presented an alternative plan on the Sabourin property located across U.S.Route 7 from the Shea Motors Chevrolet auto dealership. On Dec. 10, Ilsley Library trustees returned with a request for the Select Board to consider an expansion of the official downtown Osborne House property, at 77 Main St., plan by up to 4,000 square feet to accommodate a new childrenÕ s library. According to Town Manager Kathleen RamsayÕ s Select Board meeting notes, a vote on a motion by Susan Shashok, a Board member, to consider the expansion of the new Municipal Building failed to CONTINUED ON PAGE 19