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Domestic assault in Salisbury SALISBURY Ñ Vermont State Police investigated a domestic assault report that occurred at a residence located in the Town of Salisbury. Investigation revealed that the accused violated a final protection order and in the process of doing so also committed unlawful restraint and simple assault. The accused, Benjamin Adams, 32, of Salisbury also drove to and from the scene and investigation revealed that he was also criminally suspended. State Police arrested the accused and lodged him at the Chittenden County Correctional Center for lack of $5,000 bail.
Driver leaves scene in Pittsford PITTSFORD Ñ On Oct. 26, Vermont State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Route 7 in Pittsford where one vehicle had left the scene. Investigation revealed that as Jane Mildred 61, of Ameherst, Mass., was traveling southbound on Route 7, when she decelerated due to a hazard blocking the roadway. The flow of traffic was already traveling below the posted speed limit due to excessive rainfall. A vehicle described as an older model, green, Subaru sedan crashed into the rear of MildredÕ s vehicle. The contact caused the bumper of the Subaru to detach from the front end. The operator, who was described as a male, aged 2530 of average size with dark hair, exited the vehicle and placed the front bumper in the back of his vehicle. The male operator then traveled northbound on Route 7 away from the scene of the crash. The operator of the green sedan has not been identified at this time. If anyone has information regarding this incident please contact the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks at 802773-9101.
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2014 SONGS OF THANKSGIVING election brings suprises By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com MIDDLEBURY Ñ Despite the Democrats super majority statewideÑ which bucked many state races elsewhereÑ VermontÕ s GOP candidates were successful in several local legislative races. Fred Baser, Harvey Smith, and Warren Van Wyck won in Addison County, with a surprising longer list of GOP winners in Rutland County. Local newcomer Valerie Mullen (R), despite losing in the House race, made a good showing in the largely Democrat voting district of Addison 4. Most surprisinglyÑ another Republican, Baser, garnered the most votes for one of Addison 4Õ s two House seats. Vermont Republicans won eight additional seats in the House and two additional CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
The Middlebury College Community Chorus practices for its autumn concert, Sunday, Nov. 23, to celebrate Thanksgiving at Mead Chapel at Middlebury College. Admission to the 3 p.m. concert is free. Conductor Jeff Rehbach, pictured, will direct the chorus in “The Heavens are Telling” from Haydn’s “The Creation.” Timothy Guiles will accompany with Rehbach marking his 15th season as director. For details, call 802-989-7355.
Middlebury fitness center goes solar By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com
Vermont Sun Fitness Center owner Steve Hare stands alongside a suspension PV sun tracker at the business’ Middlebury location on Exchange Street. Photo by Lou Varricchio
MIDDLEBURY — It’s not surprising that a fitness center by the name of Vermont Sun is now using old Sol to provide its electricity needs. According to Vermont Sun Fitness owner Steve Hare—with fitness operations in Middlebury and VergennesÑ the move to PVs, photovoltaics, at the Middlebury center Ò was a no brainer.Ó With the help of two Vermont contractors, HareÕ s business just finished installing a half acre of solar PV trackers and a rooftop of fixed PV arrays. Hare’s is the first Addison County business to run its business completely via sunpower. By doing so, Vermont Sun FitnessÕ customers got a sweet break in the pocket bookÑ no rate increases in membership dues, all thanks to energy savings courtesy the sun. “I first started thinking about doing this 10 years ago,” hare said, “But I finally made the move in 2014 with the help Gee, Green Earth Energy of Brandon and Solaflect Energy of Norwich.” Hare also had help from Uncle Sam and Montpelier, with generous tax breaks for new commercial CONTINUED ON PAGE 8