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April 30, 2016

Published by New Market Press, Inc.

Solar sprawl: Vermont, the solar panels everywhere state Chase B. Siliski

Police arrest Proctor man PROCTOR Ð On April 10, Vermont State Police in Rutland arrested Chase B. Siliski, 30, of Proctor. Police said the arrest was made over several violations including grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, and unlawful mischief. After continuing the investigation of this incident, the State Police arrested. Siliski was processed and released on a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court Criminal Division on May 23 to answer to the charges of grand larceny, attempted grand larceny and unlawful mischief.

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By Bruce Parker Vermont Watchdog Report MONTPELIER Ð Solar energy is certain to provoke cheers and jeers in Vermont this Earth Day, as an increasing number of industrial solar plants are popping up across the Green Mountain State. As eco-minded Vermonters headed out to celebrate Earth Day last week, Gov. Peter Shumlin marked the event with an appearance at Chase Community Center on the campus of Vermont Law School. The event, dubbed Ò Climate Talk Vermont: Global Ambition, Local Action,Ó brought together local and national environmentalists to discuss what the 2015 United Nations Conference on Climate Change means for Vermonters. Ò I was so proud to represent Vermont at CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Amy Olmsted, a nursery professional for more than 20 years, took visitors on a brisk walking tour of Vermont’s colorful wildflowers blooming along the trails of historic Mount Independence, in Orwell, April 24. The annual walk was co-sponsored by the Mount Independence Coalition and Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. Pictured: Olmsted shows tour guests how to download an easy-to-use Audubon Society wildflower app; the educational, botanical software is ideal for most mobile e-devices. Photo by Lou Varricchio

Middlebury plans spring-time bike, E.V. extravaganza

Police close investigation of Bristol incident BRISTOL Ð On April 17, an 11-year-old girl and her friend reported an incident at Vincent Drive and Lower Notch Road in Bristol. The girls had told Vermont State Police that the driver of a Jeep allegedly approached them. After a thorough investigation, the driver of the Jeep has been identified and police determined that no criminal act occurred. The case is considered closed.

The Town of Middlebury will feature several key events this spring to promote electric vehicle and bicycle transportation. Pictured: School nurse Mary Gill helps fit a safety helmet on a student at the Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury. Photo by Lou Varricchio

MIDDLEBURY Ð The Town of Middlebury will feature several events this spring to explore its many transportation and recreation options. The Middlebury Energy Committee will host an electric vehicle (E.V.) demo event, at the Mill Street municipal parking lot electric charging stations in Frog Hollow. In addition, Middlebury Safe Routes will host a bike and outdoor gear swap and sale at Cannon Park. The park is located across from Ilsley Public Library. Both events will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. Ò This year we brought the bike swap to Cannon Park to support local merchants when we anticipated rail construction. Even though construction is delayed, we thought weÕ d try the swap at Cannon Park since its more convenient for the Bike Center, which does so much to support the bike swap,Ó Middlebury Safe Routes coordinator and Middlebury Energy Committee member Laura Asermily explained. Middlebury Safe Routes works with schools, Middlebury Parks and Recreation and others to encourage walking and biking. It achieved the highest level in the Safe Routes to School Vermont CONTINUED ON PAGE 12


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