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RUTLAND — On May 27, the Vermont State Police of the Rutland Dispatch Center received a report of a single vehicle ATV crash on Sawmill Road in West Pawlet. Members of the Granville Rescue Squad (N.Y.), West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department and troopers from the Vermont State Police Castleton Outpost responded to the crash. The operator of the ATV was identified as Eric C. Egan, 39, of Wolcott, Conn. Egan was transported by the Granville Rescue Squad to an awaiting Albany Med Flight helicopter. Egan was ultimately transported to the Albany Medical in Albany, N.Y. Egan's condition is not known. The investigation of this crash is ongoing.
Rutland man blamed in crash with police cruiser RUTLAND — On May 18, at approximately 1:02 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland were dispatched to a two motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Field Avenue and Church Street. Troopers were advised one of the vehicles involved was a Rutland City Police vehicle. Troopers interviewed both operators involved in the crash. From the statements and evidence, troopers found that Jesse Clayton, 33, of Rutland was traveling south on Church Street and while he was approaching the intersection, he attempted to finish composing a text message on his cell phone. Rutland Police Officer Ed Dumas arrived at the intersection as he was traveling west on Field Avenue. Dumas observed Clayton approaching the intersection and began to pull out. Clayton's vehicle struck the push guard on Dumas's vehicle which caused the heavy damage to his vehicle. Due to the push guard being in place, Dumas's vehicle sustained little damage. Clayton was issued numerous tickets for the violations that caused the crash.
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Vol. 4 No. 23 • June 6, 2012
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RRMC may close rehab unit to save money By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center President Tom Huebner said the facility might close its 12-patient inpatient rehabilitation unit soon. According to an announcement made by Heubner last week, RRMC's unit is only one of three rehab facilities remaining in the state after Mount Ascutney Hospital and Fletcher Allen Health Care. Closing the unit will save RRMC $3.5 million annually, Huebner said. The Rutland hospital is facing a $7 million deficit. Currently, the RRMC unit supports stroke, head or spinal injury, joint replacement patients, among others. If it closes, unit patients can seek local help at several nursing centers.
HONOR STUDENTS — Congratulations to spring semester honor students at Poultney High School. The students were recognized by teachers and fellow students at a recent school assembly. Photo by Catherine M. Oliverio
Residents to voice concerns about Pittsford wind project By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com CASTLETON — The Castleton Planning Commission will host an informational hearing on the proposed Ridgeline Development energy project, Thursday, June 7, begin-
ning at 7 p.m., at the Jeffords Center auditorium at Castleton State College. According to John Hale of Castelton, “the commission feels it is important for citizens to be heard on this general subject and at length, so that public opinion can be a guide in
enhancing the Castleton Town Plan; our current Town Plan gives no guidance on ridgeline development.” Hale said the topic of immediate concern of course, is the Reunion commercial wind power project proposed for the Taconic Range ridgeline from Grandpa's Knob going
north through teritories of Castleton, West Rutland, Pittsford and Hubbardton. “We’re interested in citizen thoughts and opinions; all interested citizens from the effected communities or beyond are welcome and will be heard,” he said.
heARTs of Rutland! community street art project plans unveiling event
Omya employees will help kick off heARTs of Rutland June 10.
RUTLAND — The heARTs of Rutland! community street art project will hold unveiling celebration on Sunday, June 10, at noon following the Crowley Road Race. The event will be held in front of the Court House on Merchants Row in downtown Rutland, Vermont. Hearts painted by local artists will be showcased. There will be a performance by Drum Journeys of Earth. The heARTs of Rutland! street art project celebrates our people and pride in everything the region has to offer, and how our people, businesses and community come together showing heart in so many ways. A series of talented local artists have just finished painting the 30 hearts that will be showcased at the unveiling. The fiberglass hearts will celebrate the creativity of our local arts community, and create a sense of excitement and vibrancy within our region, welcoming people to visit and explore what we have to offer. The hearts will be on display in Rutland and around the region until heART's Nov. 2 live auction. The project is for the benefit of Rutland and the region with profits distributed to victims of disaster in the Rutland Region and children’s art education. Omya is the presenting sponsor.
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