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Thursday, August 22 • 2019
‘EvErything happEns for a rEason’ Cooking for
bus safety
NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff
Cornerstone community Church pastor Paul Somerville talks with an estimator from Polli Construction Monday afternoon. He plans to rebuild after a group of teens in a Toyota RAV4 drove through three walls of his church in the early morning of Aug. 16.
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ornerstone Community Church Pastor Paul Somerville believes everything happens for a reason. With that conviction, he and his congregation are moving forward with optimism after the August 16 car crash that left his church on Bombardier Road heavily damaged. Somerville, a former police officer, awoke to a phone call just after 3 a.m. that morning to learn a group of teens on a joyride drove a late model Toyota RAV4 through three walls of his church. The car punched through the outer wall of the church at 90 mph and sailed five feet into the basketball court, continuing at speed through another wall while still airborne, punching through a third wall and then traveling at least 60 feet, coming to a stop only because it collided with the concrete basement wall on the opposite end of the building. Nobody was injured, although two passengers were transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center for observation. Police say all were wearing seat belts and that airbags deployed. The vehicle is a total loss. Since then, Somerville said residents have donated at least $2,000 to help rebuild. “It’s been a real blessing to hear people call and say ‘We love your church,’” said Somerville. While most have offered support, others, said Somerville, have understandably come by just to witness the damage, pulling up and snapping photos of the boarded up hole in the corner of the building. Because of the spectator traffic, Somerville said he grabbed a can of spray
paint and added a message to the damaged wall that reads, “God is in this!” “That was my reaction, a little out of frustration,” he said. “I wanted to keep the dignity of the church, and I figured if people are going to drive by and stare and gawk then I’m putting up a sign.” Somerville said the message is not necessarily that God caused the crash, but that God has a hand in how it happened and why. “You know, scripture tells us that ‘What was meant for evil, he’ll use for good,’” said Somerville. “We refuse to see anything but opportunity and good things from this.” Somerville uses the word miracle when he talks about how the crash played out, pointing to the oak tree the teens missed by inches as they struck the building. “If they’d hit that tree, it would have been a very different story,” he said. “And I know I’m the pastor in the room here, but when I look at the tire tracks on the lawn, they’re perfectly straight leading up to where they hit the building.” Somerville has since met with the kids responsible for the crash and their parents, and he said there is no animosity at all. He also met with an estimator on Monday with plans to hire a contractor to not only repair the damage, but improve the space. He said insurance should cover the damage, and expects it to run to tens of thousands of dollars. “We’d like to add some classrooms down here and see about making other improvements,” he said. “There’s just been an amazing outpouring from the community.”
ilton Police officer Paul Locke grilled hamburgers and hotdogs on the front lawn at Minor Funeral Home Monday. He served a little more than 100 people while kids had fun with balloon animals and learned about bus safety. The event, a partnership with the Chittenden County Safe Highway Accident Reduction Program, or SHARP, was the first of its kind, meant to remind drivers that each new school year puts buses on the road, adding a requirement to stop when they disperse kids coming to and from school and school events. “We deal with at least one or two passing a school bus violations once a week,” said Locke. The cookout also brought awareness to the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period, which runs from Aug. 16 through Labor Day. It was Chittenden Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Allen Fortin’s idea to combine the two campaigns, but the cookout was Locke’s suggestion. “I came up with the idea, but he ran with it,” said Fortin. He added that holding the event at the funeral home adds an irony to the message, enhancing the reality that safe driving is a matter of life or death. “You can’t put a price on life,” said Fortin. Fortin said the goal is enforcement, but that events like the cookout are about prevention. “If we can remind drivers ahead of time, then we won’t have to enforce,” he said. Fortin said the campaign works as a back-to-school message because Labor Day, which sees a
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
UPBEAT NEWS
Biggest maple in Milton found By NEIL ZAWICKI
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PHOTOS BY NEIL ZAWICKI Melvin Gordon’s winning sugar maple came in at 16-feet-seven-inches circumference, or just over five feet three inches in diameter.
ilton Tree Warden Chris Dulmer has completed his second round in the Biggest Tree contest, this time awarding the honor to a sugar maple. Long time resident Melvin Gordon, who lives on Hardscrable Road, owns the tree that took the prize, said Dulmer. “The tree has enjoyed a long life, likely pushing 150 plus years, nestled on the front yard of Melvin’s home atop a small hill,” wrote Dulmer in an email. Dulmer said the old tree still looks healthy and should continue its rein for many years to come. “The tree’s girth is what makes it special at a whopping 16-feetseven-inches circumference, or just over five feet three inches in diameter,” he said. To determine the biggest tree, Dulmer measures the total circumference in inches, calculates the total height in feet, gauges the
crown spread, or the mass of foliage reaching out from the trunk, which matches the root system under ground, and then he divides that number by four. Gordon’s maple’s official score is 303 points. That’s a height of 83 feet and a crown spread 84 feet. Dulmer said only sugar maples were offered as contenders, so for future rounds he hopes to include other maple species. “A much rarer maple champion stands on Marcoux Road in West Milton,” he said. “Hidden in plain site stands a beautiful black maple tree just off the front corner of David Bartlett’s home.” Dulmer said the black maple has
stood for likely over a hundred years, disguised as a sugar maple. “But its hairy leaves are its tell.,” he said. Sugar maples have smooth leaves. Dulmer added that most folks are surprised to learn Vermont has a small population of black maple in Chittenden and Franklin counties. Bartlett’s black maple contender is 36” diameter, earning 201 points, falling just short of the state record of 211 points. To enter the contest, text a photo close up of a tape measure wrapped around the trunk of the Maple tree showing the total circumference as well as the location, to 315-5597360.
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
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he selectboard on Monday gave the green light for the surety bond for the private mixed use development known as the 444 Route 7 project. A surety bond is a legal document that guarantees funds will be available should there be any issues the town needs to repair or address from the development. The project, planned by Milton contractor William Sawyer, is located on the 3.8 acres along 444 and 252 Route 7, just north of the Milton Diner. It will include 12,500 square feet of commercial space, 17 one-bedroom apartments, and 24 three-bedroom townhouses along the back of the parcel. It is expected to cost $3,776, 000, and has cleared the Milton Planning Division through the Design Review Board. The proposed site land contains a collection of derelict homes and other structures, which will be demolished ahead of the project start, which is planned for late summer. Planning Department director Michael Burris said he expects the developer to complete the zoning permit by the end of this week, with plans to break ground on phase one—the retail space— by mid September. Burris said the hope for the developer is to complete the infrastructure for the first phase before winter. The second phase will break ground shortly after that, and the completion date for the project is not yet known. Burris said the town has also approved the plans for easements on the property. O-Leary Burke Civil Associates drafted the bid estimate for the easement projects, which landed at $206,620. The developer is also expected soon to pay connection fees, which run $370,000 for both phases. Those fees fees will go to the town’s enterprise fund, which is used to offset costs for sewer and water ratepayers.
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he selectboard on Monday voted to adopt a new set of standards from the Vermont Agency of Transportation, designed to mitigate erosion and runoff to state waterways. Adopting the new standards lets the town qualify for an additional 10 percent in state funding through town highway grants, but it also requires the town to invest in some upgrades to bring two sections of road up to compliance with the new standards. The old set of standards expired July 31. Specifically, Davenau Road is out of compliance with the new standard. Davenau is one of four Class 4 roads in Milton, which means it contains features that can lead to erosion around gullies and culverts, which can lead to roadway deterioration and introduce pollution to state waterways. These are called hydrologically connected roadways. Public Works director David Allerton said only two of the 10 sections of Daveneau Road require the upgrades. He made the case that the upgrades to earn the grant qualification would be nominal. “We’re doing most of this stuff
anyway,” he said. “If we want to get the extra money from VTrans, we’re going to have to sign on to doing the work on these roads.” Board chair Darren Adams wondered if voting to adopt the new standard would mean the town would be forced to deal with other roads in the future. “Or is this a chance to rid ourselves of these Class 4 roads that exist only in a vault?” he asked. Allerton said there was a potential loss of $35,000 in grants if they do not participate in the Class 4 upgrade. “Is it going to cost $35,000 to fix the road?” asked board member Chris Taylor, but no one answered. Town manager Don Turner supported Allerton’s view, saying he believes the upgrades are necessary. “We all know the condition of our infrastructure out there,” he said. “From my perspective I think that we should accept these.” Turner also advised the board the town could opt out of the new standard next year. “I don’t see an immediate negative impact to adopting this this year,” he said. In the end, the vote to adopt the new standard was unanimous.
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he mentoring program at the Milton Community Youth Coalition wants to hold regular events through the Milton Artists Guild. The program first collaborated with MAG in the spring of 2018, and again just last spring., when kids and their mentors got to learn from local artists and create art on their own. Now, MCYC and MAG want to make the program a regular thing. “It was just wonderful to have the kids in that space,” said mentoring program coordinator Amy Spector. “It’s just such a great opportunity for the kids and the mentors.” The coalition is planning mentoring events for September and November, and has money in the budget set aside for the events. MENTOR Vermont is the primary funder for the program. The coalition provides some funding through grants, as does Key Bank and the town. The MAG artists are paid to teach the classes. Called Milton Mentors, the program started in 2011 and focuses on the youth empowerment element of the Coalition’s wider mission. Through the program, as Spector explains it, mentoring adults are matched with kids who benefit from having an additional adult presence in their lives. “Some come from single parent households or are disabled, so need a little more help interacting,” she said. “But the main reason for the mentoring program is to provide kids with an opportunity to do anything they might not have access to.” Spector said for the last art event at MAG, seven mentor pairs came out. They got to learn from MAG artist and Milton resident Tina Lesperance, who lead the kids and their mentors in a fluid acrylic project, so the kids got to create art by pouring acrylic paint on canvases. At the same time, they enjoyed pizza and got to learn from Spector how to use the paint and materials. “They brought their pizza and had a great night,” she said. “The kids just have fun and learn so much. It’s great for them just to have the freedom to do new things.” For her part, Lesperance said she enjoys working with the kids. She raised five kids on her own and now has eight grandkids, so working with the group was not a stretch for her. Lesperance said she would love to teach a mentoring class again. The mentoring program is open to all kids in grades 3 through 8. To qualify, they must demonstrate a desire to participate in the program and willingness to adhere to all Milton Mentors policies and procedures, have ongoing parental/guardian support and permission for participation in the program, agree to a one-year commitment to Milton Mentors and commit to spend four hours per month or one per week with a mentor, be willing to communicate with the assigned mentor and Mentoring Program coordinator regularly, and complete a program interview The mentor program is actively seeking volunteers. Anyone interested can learn more at http://miltonyouth.org/milton-mentors/
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past week responded to 212 calls for service, issued 25 traffic citations and 58 warnings, and arrested six people. Larceny calls were a recurring problem, and the majority of citations issued (32 percent) were for using a portable electronic device while driving. One person was arrested for domestic assault, while the rest were for driving under the influence or with a criminally suspended license. Others were arrested for unlawful trespass and negligent operation.
Rescue By the end of the week, Milton Rescue responded to 29 calls for service resulting in 23 transports. Over the course of 48 hours, between Aug. 16 and 18, the ambulance service responded to 19 patients and 16 calls for service. This included managing four juveniles involved in the incident at the Cornerstone Com-
munity Church on Bombardier Road, an individual involved in a motorcycle accident on Route 2 near Bear Trapp Road, and numerous other medical complaints. Special thanks to Colchester Rescue for providing transport to patients when Milton’s ambulance was already transporting a different patient.
FiRe Over the past week, the fire
service responded to nine calls for service and have responded to 162 calls for service during 2019. This included responding to the Cornerstone Community Church on Bombardier Road for a vehicle that drove through the building. The department assisted in securing the building, rendering the vehicle safe for removal, and gaining access to the vehicle so a wrecker company could tow it out of the building. Additional information on this incident is available from the Milton Police Department.
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
OBITUARIES
Cindy Grenier Ryan
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ilton – Cindy Grenier Ryan, 61, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester with her loving family by her side. Cindy was born on May 15, 1958 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the daughter of Paul and Marjorie (Hardy) Grenier. She married Michael Ryan in August of 2002 in Milton. Cindy enjoyed camping, cooking, and gambling. She cherished her time spent with family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband Mike Ryan, her dear sister Tina Mongeon and her husband Mark of Bristol, her brothers Paul Grenier, Jr. of Montgomery, Scott Grenier of
Massachusetts, and John Grenier of Burlington, by her nephew Allen Grenier, her nieces Heather Grenier, Melissa White and her special nieces Cassandra Chasse and Taylor Grenier, who were very close to her. She is also survived by her brother-in-laws Gerald Ryan, Fred Ryan and his wife Betty, Dennis Ryan and his wife Tammy and Dickie Ryan and his wife Bonnie, all of Fairfield. Cindy’s family would like to thank those very dear to her for all of the love and support they have given, first to her husband Mike and her “Three Musketeers,” Laurie Babineau, Tina Mongeon and Chris Blackmore. Cindy was predeceased by her daughter Jessica, who was her guardian angel and by her parents Paul and Marge Grenier and her sister-in-law Sue Grenier. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday August 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Funeral Services will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery. For those who wish online condolences may be made at www. minorfh.com
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ilton – Shirley Alice Bell, 84, died peacefully early Monday morning, August 19, 2019 at the Green Mountain Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Starksboro on August 11, 1935, the daughter of William and Beatrice (Brown) Jameson. She married Charles Oliver Bell, who predeceased her in 1991. She and Charles lived in the same home in Milton for over 48 years. Affectionately called Nana by her grandchildren, she and Poppa took on the responsibility of raising their granddaughter Heidi. After Poppa’s passing, Nana continued caring for Heidi and eventually Heidi’s daughters. They spent many years looking out for each other, sharing and caring. Shirley is survived by her daughter Eva Gillilan and her husband Rex of Fletcher, her son Michael Bell and his wife Mary of Swanton, her daughterin-law Nancy Bell of Essex; her grandchildren Matthew Gillilan and
his wife Samantha and their children Curtis, Kolton, Braydon, Brandon and Kordelia; Heidi Chamberlain and her husband Jody and their children Kayleigh Ploof, Olivia and Tristen Duy and Maddox Chamberlain; Christina Bell and her fiancé Scott Wetherby, Mike Bell and his wife Katy and their children Chloe, Michael and William; Bradley and Kevin Bell, by her brother Bradley Jameson and his wife Ellen, her sisters Lucy Carlson and Verna Jameson, her dear family friends Milo and Jean Spencer, many nieces and nephews and her fur babies, including Miss Piggie. In addition to her husband Charles Sr., Shirley was predeceased by her son Charles Bell Jr., her grandson Christopher Gillilan and four brothers and two sisters. For those who wish, memorials in her memory may be made to Passion for Paws or to the Green Mtn. Nursing Home activities fund. Visiting hours will be held on Friday August 23, 2019 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com
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Norma Esther (Thompson) Riley
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ilton – Norma Esther (Thompson) Riley, 88, died peacefully Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019, at the Converse Home in Burlington, surrounded by her children. Norma was born on March 28, 1931, the daughter of George and Ardelle (Grow) Thompson. She graduated from Milton High School in 1948, and received a certificate from Burlington Business College in 1949. On November 15, 1952, she married Burton George Riley at the United Church of Milton, and together they lived and raised their family on Herrick Avenue in Milton. Many happy times were spent there with family and friends, and memories made to last a lifetime. Norma worked at the Milton Cooperative Creamery in the office and at the Milton Elementary School as a secretary, “retiring” to become a stayhome mom. She enjoyed many simple pleasures in life - gardening, reading, bowling, puttering around her house; spending time with family and friends, and a good glass of wine. She was a member of the United Church of Milton and the Order of the Eastern Stars. Norma is survived by her children:
daughter Cindy and her husband Bob, of Liberty Hill, Texas; son, Stacey Riley and his wife Robin, of Colchester; and daughter Amy and her husband Mike of Milton. Norma was also the proud and loving Grammy of Rachel Maher, Adam Hazel, Nicholas Riley, and Alison and Ryan Joseph, and Great-Grammy to Emma Maher. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Burton Riley on June 4, 2003; and by her siblings, Ruth Barrows, Allen Thompson and Robert Thompson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norma’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter at 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, Williston, VT 05495. The family would like to thank the staff at the Converse Home, especially those in Gardenview, for their loving and compassionate care of Norma in her final years. Since moving there in 2013, her smile, laugh, spunk and sometimes sassy ways endeared her to all who worked there and cared for her. Please know that you all have become a second family to us and will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Thank you also to Phyllis Thompson and Jeanette Adams for their constant support of Norma over the course of her journey. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. A Funeral Service for Norma will be held on Friday August 9 at 11 a.m., at the United Church of Milton, with burial following in the Milton Village Cemetery. For those who wish, online condolences may be made at www. minorfh.com
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ater this year, on the last day of october the United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the european Union. Brexit. The big debate leading up to this decision came from frustration in the United Kingdom over not having control over their own affairs. Voters in Great Britain on a narrow margin voted in 2016 to leave the eU. readers are aware that the United Kingdom consists of england, Wales, Scotland and the 6 counties in the north of Ireland. Interestingly, Wales and Britain voted to leave the eU but Scotland the 6 Irish counties voted to stay. The date to leave has been extended twice and now is set for october 31. The new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has publicly stated he can get Great Britain out of the eU, even with no economic agreement at all, but in Sunday‘s London Times a private internal government document was leaked that stated great difficulties will occur in the United Kingdom if they leave with no agreement on economics or
Drag queens bring drama from resident Dear Don: This farce, drag queen hour, is horribly irresponsible on the library’s part (not to mention the parents, but that’s another topic). This is disgusting and to the sane person, we realize how evil and abusive this is. I urge you to cancel this crap. Blessings, SD Dear SD: Thank you for sharing your concerns about the upcoming library program. I understand and respect your feeling about this event but will not intervene in their program. I am proud of the work both staff and elected officials of our library, school and town are doing to ensure that we are inclusive and accepting of all people in our community. The Town of Milton, like many communities in our state renounces all bigoted, prejudiced and hateful speech about any resident or visitor. We are striving to ensure that everyone feels welcome in visiting our community regardless of their country of origin, race, native language, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to ongoing education for staff and residents. Further we encourage our fellow citizens to do all in their power and spheres of influence to ensure that all are welcome, and that the Town of Milton remains a community that celebrates and is committed to diversity and inclusivity. Thank you Don
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trade. Goods will be slowed when crossing the borders , and all trade involving food, fuel and drugs will certainly exist amid shortages. and worst of all is that the hard border will return between the republic of Ireland and the six counties in the north. Turmoil, protests and violence are predicted as a certainty. Franklin County, where we live, has many residents whose ancestors came from Ireland. So what happens in Ireland is a big concern for many. as far back as two years, my conversations with Irish people in the north ended with their prediction that the Brexit move would end ‘badly’ for all countries involved. Step back in time a bit. The six counties in the north of Ireland are the only part of Ireland still under British rule per an agreement made in 1922. The Good Friday agreement, signed in 1998, was expected to bring bring an end to violence along the border between the republic of Ireland and the 6 counties in the north of Ireland, put an end to the fighting between england/ Ireland, open up the north/south border, and
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he fair approaches once more, and with it the heady mix of colors, scents, sounds, tastes that only the fair brings. You can’t match it,and every year folks stretch to outdo last year. This struggle for betterment used to be mostly observed in the animal husbandry category – largest sheep, strongest ox, fastest horse. This is not an official measure, but it seems to me it’s the food now that stretches the standards the most. In Dorothy Canfield’s Understood Betsy, my favorite Vermont book since fourth grade, Cousin ann tells Betsy and Molly that they can have anything to eat at the fair except pink lemonade. She was suspicious of that because it was so outlandish she feared for what might be in it, so she put it off limits. My grandmother, who was of a similar era, may or may not have subscribed to the pink lemonade theory, but she always brought a picnic from home for the sake of frugality. We parked the car in the inner oval of the racetrack and drifted back there at dinnertime to consume sandwiches or casseroles. afterward we were allowed a treat when we were hungry again, but nothing along the lines of what you can get now. My first cotton candy was from the fair. no one put it up in plastic bags to enjoy later, so it was always fresh and warm and tingly on the tongue. as far asI can recall it was also always pink, unless it was maple. I also got attracted to corn dogs, which were called pigs in blankets with even a little curly tail at the tip. I never chose fried dough because we had good homemade bread always. The dough was a waste of good money to me. There were also wasps around the side table where the powdered sugar and syrup were stationed for the dough. Maybe the wasps looked forward to the fair each year, too, but I was intimidated by them. other favorites were pretty ordinary – french fries and burgers with too much ketchup, onion rings, lemonade (not pink), sodas, beer –although we never had beer. There were the results of baking contests –pies and doughnuts as I recall, and when the sugar house came to the fair, there was sugar on snow. Perhaps there were tacos and Italian sausage, but if so they were considered strange and foreign and we were not encouraged to partake. apparently the doughnuts and onion rings set up a trend, for now anything not literally poisonous that will fit in a deep fat fryer eventually turns up at one fair or another. nothing escapes. no matter how many calories the original food has it can be enhanced by frying (although my brother Les asserts that any calories eaten at the fair fall off on the way home). Hostess cakes and candy bars, pickles and sandwich cookies, okra and balls of macaroni and cheese, chilies, bacon, hamburger are all stuck on sticks, dipped in batter and quickly fried. I thought the pinnacle was deep fat fried ice cream, until the year someone invented deep fat fried butter. Someone is working on deep fat fried soda, but it’s kind of a cheat since it just involves stirring soda into the breading batter. at this very moment I am sure someone is working up a plan to deep fry something you wouldn’t think possible. Ice cubes, maybe. I have no way to surmise how large an ocean of deep fat is out there, descending on just this season’s fairs. enough to float a good size boat, if a boat would float in oil. I am not really a fan. But I saw some chocolate-covered bacon the other day that looked tempting. To each her own.
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allow British troops in Ireland to go home. now, if Brexit happens and Great Britain leaves the european Union, economic consequences will be harsh. The tariffs will be disastrous for many irish businesses. The presence of a hard border between the two Irelands will hinder trade, armed checkpoints will be re-established, violence will occur. Violence would not just be between the police and the paramilitary. Demonstrations and protests by average citizens would likely occur because of economic difficulties. Some of these gatherings could turn violent and if not controlled by local authorities, then Great Britain will certainly send in soldiers. The troubles reappear. So once again world wide concerns play out in the small nation of Ireland. How can this potential for turmoil be stopped? Perhaps the British government should consider finally getting entirely out of Ireland. Carolyn Branagan Georgia, Vermont
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
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Get your kid(s) involved. From planning to packing, get your kiddos involved when making lunches and snacks. First make a list of healthy foods that they like. Then allow them to choose from the list and encourage them to help in the packing process. By having your child invested in the process, they will be more likely to eat their lunch.
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Save time (and stress) by getting organized: -Create a lunch menu each week and use this menu to make a shopping list. -Keep a stock pile of healthy items on hand for easy grab and go, such as: chopped fruits and veggies, whole wheat crackers, whole grain cereal, salmon, tuna and individual packed items like applesauce, hummus, peanut butter, yogurt, nuts and cheese. -Take inventory of your child’s lunch equipment. Does your child have a dedicated lunch box, icepack, thermos and reusable containers? Having the right equipment on hand can allow you to prep and pack items for the week.
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Think food groups. Aim to include three out of the following four food groups:
Fruits and Veggies Vary your fruits and veggies. -‐ Choose from a variety of fresh, frozen, dried or canned fruits and vegetables in all colors of the rainbow (for example; red peppers, apples, carrots, peaches, corn, bananas, broccoli, cucumbers, blueberries, plums, cauli>lower).
Grains Focus on Whole grains. -‐Cold or hot cereal (aim for less than 6g sugar per serving) -‐Whole grain breads -‐Whole grain crackers -‐Whole grain pasta -‐ Brown rice -‐Quinoa -‐Whole grain pitas or tortillas
Dairy Choose low-fat or non-fat dairy products. -‐Milk -‐Yogurt -‐Cheese (block cheese, string cheese, cottage cheese) -‐Milk alternatives, such as calcium forti>ied soy beverages
Protein Select from a variety of lean protein sources. -‐Lean beef, pork or ham -‐Chicken or turkey -‐Seafood -‐Egg -‐Nuts and seeds -‐Beans and peas
For more information and ideas visit www.choosemyplate.gov
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Answer: The common issue was whether to have a collective standard or individual freedom. Milton School Superintendent John E. Wheelock railed against a movement from state legislators to move to a town system, rather than a district system. The town system would let each town design their curriculum and lesson plans. Wheelock, like his contemporaries who argue for the preservation of the federal Department of Education, and for Common Core education values, opposed the idea. “No public interest is more vital than that of our common schools,” he wrote. “The intelligence of the masses is better than an army of ignorant nobility.”
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2019-2020 MILTON
BUS ROUTES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Please look over each bus route very carefully! A new bus route (Bus #4) has been added. Due to road construction, several routes have been changed. The following routes have been rerouted Bus #1, Bus #3, Bus #7, Bus #8, Bus #12.
MILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE 2019-2020 Bus 1 LIGHT BLUE
Begin pick up at 6:30 a.m. A.M. RUN – W. Milton Rd., Valley View Dr., Jackson Lane, Lacasse Dr., Watkins Rd., Stewart Lane, Cub Rd., Bear Trap Rd., W. Milton Rd., Roy Ct. (corner), Birchwood Manor (2 stops), W. Milton Rd. P.M. RUN – W. Milton Rd. from Route 7, Birchwood Manor (2 stops), Roy Ct. (corner), W. Milton Rd., Valley View Dr., Jackson Lane, Lacasse Dr., Watkins Rd., Stewart Lane, Cub Rd., Bear Trap Rd.
Bus 2 DARK BLUE
Begin pick up at 6:25 a.m. A.M. RUN – Route 7 South (beginning after Forbes Rd.), Sidesaddle Dr., Precast Rd.(corner), Clapper Rd.(corner),Gonyeau Rd., Sweeney Farm Rd.(corner), Allen Dr., The Ledges, Petty Brook Rd.(corner), Andrea Lane, Field Ridge, Checkerberry Sq., Chrisemily Lane, Stacy St., Ellison, Lamoille Terrace, Brandy Lane, Arrowhead Ave. P.M. RUN – River St. (from Lamoille Terrace to High School – west side), Route 7 South (beginning after Forbes Rd.), Sidesaddle Dr., Andrea Lane, Precast Rd. (corner), Gonyeau Rd., Clapper Rd. (corner), Sweeney Farm Rd.(corner), Allen Dr., The Ledges, Andrea Lane, Field Ridge, Checkerberry Square, Chrisemily Lane, Corner of Lamoille & Arrowhead, Brandy Lane, Lamoille Terrace, Ellison, Stacy, Edward, Haydenberry
Bus 3
BLACK
Begin pick up at 6:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – School Street, Barnum St. (from Vernon Court to Railroad St), Railroad St. (from Barnum St. to McMullen Rd.), McMullen Rd., (from Railroad St. to Hobbs Rd.), Griswold Dr., Woodcrest Circle, Hemlock Rd. (corner), Kingswood Dr., Beaver Brook, Pinewood Lane, McMullen Rd., Winter Lane, Birch Lane, McMullen Rd. (from Winter Lane to Railroad St.), Kingsbury Crossing, Railroad St. (from McMullen Rd. to Main St.) P.M. RUN – Barnum St. (from Vernon Court to Railroad St.), Railroad St. (from Barnum St. to McMullen Rd.), McMullen Rd. (from Railroad St. to Hobbs Rd.), Birch Lane, Griswold Dr., Woodcrest Circle, Kingswood Dr., Beaver Brook, Pinewood Lane, Hemlock Rd. (corner), McMullen Rd., Winter Lane, McMullen Rd. (from Winter Lane to Railroad St.), Kingsbury Crossing, Railroad St. (from McMullen Rd. to Main St.), School Street
Bus 4
GREEN
Begin pick up at 6:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – Maplewood Ave., Kienle Dr., Main St., School St., Cherry St., Ritchie Ave., Checkerberry Square, Field Ridge, Country Lane, Racine Road, Forbes Road, Corner of
Lawnwood and Partridge Lane, Clifford Drive, (Corner) Southerberry Drive, Green Street, Bombardier Road, Hobbs Road, Birch Lane, Doris Drive, McMullen Road, North Garden, Railroad Street, Hillary Lane, Barnum Street. P.M. RUN – Maplewood Ave., Kienle Dr., Main St., School St., Cherry St., Ritchie Ave., Checkerberry Square, Field Ridge, Country Lane, Racine Road, Forbes Road, Corner of Lawnwood and Partridge Lane, Clifford Drive, (Corner) Southerberry Drive, Green Street, Bombardier Road, Hobbs Road, Birch Lane, Doris Drive, McMullen Road, North Garden, Railroad Street, Hillary Lane, Barnum Street.
Bus 5
PURPLE
Begin pick up at 6:18 a.m. A.M. RUN – Route 7 North/River St. (from Apple Tree Court to Red Barn Hill Rd. – east side), Howard Dr., Edge Water Terrace, Red Barn Hill Rd., Meadow Ridge Lane, Manley Rd., Juniper Ridge, Christine Court, Smith Rd., Manley Rd., Murray Ave., Joy Rd., Sawyer Ave., Hibbard Rd., Howard Dr., P.M. RUN – Route 7 North/River St. (from Apple Tree Court to Red Barn Hill Rd. – east side), Howard Dr., Edge Water Terrace, Red Barn Hill Rd., Meadow Ridge Lane, Manley Rd., Juniper Ridge, Christine Court, Smith Rd., Manley Rd., Murray Ave., Joy Rd., Sawyer Ave., Hibbard Rd., Howard Dr.,
Bus 6 PINK
Begin pick up at 6:35 a.m. A.M. RUN – Hardscrabble Road, Devino Road, (corner),East Road, Marrs Hollow Road, Duffy Road, Rollin Irish Road, Duffy Road. P.M. RUN – East Rd., Corner of East and McMullen, Marrs Hollow Road, Duffy Road, Rollin Irish Road, Duffy Road, East Road, Hardscrabble Rd., Reynolds Road, Devino Rd.
Bus 7 GRAY
Begin pick up at 6:13 a.m. A.M. RUN – Middle Rd., Shirley Ave, Cobble Hill Rd., Lela Mae Place, Roberts Court, Austin House Rd./Middle Rd., (Corner), Gavin Hill Rd., Tuckaway Pond, Wright Farm Road, Middle Road, Fuller Road, Whitney Place, Russell Circle, Hobbs Rd., Griswold, Woodcrest, Hemlock, Meadow Rd., Railroad (From Middle road to Villemaire Lane), Whisper Lane, Ducks Ct., Hillary Lane, Eric Ct, Villemaire Lane. P.M. RUN – Railroad (From Middle road to Villemaire Lane), Whisper Lane, Ducks Ct., Hillary Lane, Eric Ct, Villemaire Lane, Middle Rd., Shirley Ave., Meadow Rd., Hobbs Rd., Griswold, Woodcrest, Hemlock, Middle Rd., Russell Circle, Cobble Hill Rd., Lela Mae Place, Roberts Court, Russell Circle, Austin House Rd., (Austin House Rd./Middle Rd.,) Gavin Hill Rd., Tuckaway Pond Rd., Wright Farm Rd., Middle Rd., Fuller Rd. (corner), Whitney Place
Bus 8 RED
Begin pick up at 6:30 a.m. A.M. RUN – Main St. (from the railroad tracks to North Rd. – right side), North Rd., Cooper Rd., Hidden Meadows, Adams Park, North Rd., Quarry Lane, Hunting Ridge Development, Horseshoe Circle, Westford Road, Bernier Road, Main Street. P.M. RUN – Horseshoe Circle, Hunting Ridge Development, Westford Road, Bernier Road, North Rd., Quarry Lane, Cooper Road, Adams Court, Hidden Meadows, Cooper Rd., North Road, Main St., School Street, Cherry Street.
Bus 9
ORANGE
Begin pick up at 6:16 a.m. A.M. RUN – Lake Rd., Hart Spring (intersection), Beebe Hill Rd., Lake Rd., Carey Dr., Long Pond, Lake Rd., Eagle Mountain, Champlain Lane P.M. RUN – Lake Rd., Carey Dr., Long Pond Road, Lake Rd., Champlain Lane, Beebe Hill Rd., Hart Springs (intersection), Everest Rd., Eagle Mountain
Bus 10 YELLOW
Begin pick up at 6:25 a.m. A.M. RUN – Jonzetta Court, Real Road, Poor Farm Rd., Sheldon Rd., Cardinal Ave., Red Clover Way, Milton Falls Court, Quail Hollow, Deer Run, Highland Ave., Elmer Place, Pep Place, June Way, Overlake Dr.(intersections of Shannon Way (each end) intersection of Shamrock Way, intersection of Pinnacle Dr. P.M. RUN – Lake Rd., Jonzetta Court, Real Road, Sally Way, Pep Place, Elmer Place, Manley Rd., James Dr., Ira Place, James Dr., Lena Court, Poor Farm Rd., Sheldon Rd., Highland Ave., Overlake Dr., (Intersection of Shannon Way, entrance to Shannon Way, Pinnacle Dr., (intersection), Deer Run, Corner of Red Clover Way and Poor Farm Rd., Corner of Poor Farm and Cardinal Dr., Red Clover Way, Waterwheel Way, Milton Falls Court.
Bus 12 WHITE
Begin pick up at 6:20 a.m. A.M. RUN – June Way, Pep Place, Jib Way, Sally Way, Elmer Place, Ira Place, James Drive, Lena Court, Lake Road, Slim Brown Road, Kim Lane, Fox Briar, Sanderson Road, Streeter Brook, Mears, Oglewood, Delma, Circle Road. P.M. RUN – June Way, Elmer Place, Pep Place, Jib Way, Sally Way, Ira Place, James Drive, Lena Court, Lake Road, Slim Brown Road, Kim Lane, Fox Briar, Sanderson Road, Streeter Brook, Mears, Oglewood, Delma, Circle Road.
Bus 14 MAGENTA
Begin pick up at 6:45 a.m. A.M. RUN – Route 7 (from Boysenberry Dr. to Racine Rd.), Merrill Lane, Boysenberry Dr., Bert’s Park (Pecor Ave., Rita Way, Sparrow Circle, Kapica Lane), Racine Rd, Forbes Rd. to Route 7. Route 7 (from Forbes Rd. to the High School – east side). P.M. RUN – Route 7 (from Boysenberry Dr. to Racine Rd.), Merrill Lane., Boysenberry Dr., Bert’s Park (Pecor Ave., Rita Way, Sparrow Circle, Kapica Lane), Forbes Rd, Racine Rd., Route 7 (from Forbes Rd. to the High School – east side)
Bus 15, 16 & 17
These are special needs buses. Please contact Mountain Transit (893-1334) for pick up and drop off times.
Families may contact MOUNTAIN TRANSIT (893-1334) with questions or concerns regarding pick up times. Please be aware that all pick up times are approximate and adjustments to the routes will be made as necessary. Routes will be available for viewing on the school web site www.mtsd-vt.org. All updates will be posted as needed on the Milton Town School District website.
MILTON ELEMENTARY BUS SCHEDULE 2019-2020 Bus 1 LIGHT BLUE
Begin pick up at 7:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – W. Milton Rd., Valley View Dr., Jackson Lane, Lacasse Dr., Watkins Rd., Stewart Lane, Cub Rd., Bear Trap Rd., Sanderson Rd. (Bear Trap Rd. to Mears Rd.), Oglewood Rd., Delma Dr., Sonya Rd., Circle Rd., Bear Trap Rd., W. Milton Rd., Roy Ct. (corner), Birchwood Manor (2 stops), W. Milton Rd. P.M. RUN – W. Milton Rd. from Route 7, Birchwood Manor (2 stops), Roy Ct. (corner), W. Milton Rd., Valley View Dr., Jackson Lane, Lacasse Dr., Watkins Rd., Stewart Lane, Cub Rd., Bear Trap Rd., Sanderson Rd. (Bear Trap Rd to Mears Rd.), Oglewood Rd., Delma Dr., Sonya Rd., Circle Rd.
Bus 2 DARK BLUE
Begin pick up at 7:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – River St. (from Lamoille Terrace to High School – west side), Route 7 South (beginning after Forbes Rd.), Sidesaddle Dr., Precast Rd.(corner), Clapper Rd.(corner),Gonyeau Rd., Sweeney Farm Rd.(corner), Allen Dr., The Ledges, Petty Brook Rd.(corner), Andrea Lane. P.M. RUN – River St. (from Lamoille Terrace to High School – west side), Route 7 South (beginning after Forbes Rd.), Sidesaddle Dr., Andrea Lane, Precast Rd. (corner), Gonyeau Rd., Clapper Rd. (corner), Sweeney Farm Rd.(corner), Allen Dr., The Ledges.
Square, Haydenberry Dr., Herrick Avenue, Kendra Dr., Lamoille Terr., Lapierre Dr., Lovely Lane, Mackey St., Moss End Dr., Rebecca Lander Dr., River St.(from Apple Tree Court to High School – west side), River St. (from Villemaire Lane to Main St – east side), Riverside Dr., School St., Stacy St., Trayah Dr., Turner Ave., Vernon Court, Village Dr., Villemaire Lane, Woods Court.
Please note that all streets/roads in Milton deemed “Private” are considered corner stops only.
All Milton Elementary students in Early Education, Kindergarten and Grade 1 are permitted to ride the bus to and from school.
Students should be at their bus stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time.
*** THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WALKING ZONE WILL ENCOMPASS THE FOLLOWING STREETS ***
You will note that, on the “Elementary School” Routes, color names are listed to assist the younger students with locating their buses. Each bus will have their color magnets and bus number attached to the boarding side and rear of the bus.
Aurora Lane, Baker Lane, Barnum St., Bradley St., Cherry St., Cleveland Dr., Herrick Ave., Lovely Lane, Mackey St., Moss End Dr., River St. (from Barnum St. to Main St. – east side), School St., Trayah Dr., Turner Ave., Vernon Ct., Village Dr., Woods Court.
*** THE MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL WALKING ZONE WILL ENCOMPASS THE FOLLOWING STREETS *** Apple Tree Court, Arrowhead Ave., Aurora Lane, Baker Lane, Barnum St., Bradley St., Brandy Lane, Cherry St., Cleveland Dr., Edward St., Ellison St., Germain St., Gilbert
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
• AFTERNOON BUSES WILL DEPART THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT APPROXIMATELY 2:35 P.M. • AFTERNOON BUSES WILL DEPART THE HIGH SCHOOL AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45 P.M. • AFTERNOON BUSES WILL DEPART THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL At APPROXIMATELY 3:30P.M.
Bus 3 BLACK
Begin pick up at 7:50 a.m. A.M. RUN – Griswold Dr., Woodcrest Circle, Hemlock Rd. (corner), Kingswood Dr., Beaver Brook, Pinewood Lane, McMullen Rd., Winter Lane, Birch Lane, McMullen Rd. (from Winter Lane to Railroad St.), Kingsbury Crossing, Railroad St. (from McMullen Rd. to Main St.) P.M. RUN –Griswold Dr., Woodcrest Circle, Hemlock Road. (corner), Kingswood Dr., Beaver Brook, Pinewood Lane, Hemlock Rd. (corner), McMullen Rd., Winter Lane, McMullen Rd. (from Winter Lane to Railroad St.), Kingsbury Crossing, Railroad St. (from McMullen Rd. to Main St.)
Bus 4 GREEN
Begin pick up at 7:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – Maplewood Ave., Main St., Kienle Rd., Cherry St., Ritchie Ave., ABC Academy, Checkerberry Square, Little feats, Field Ridge, corner of Country Lane, Racine Rd., Forbes Road, Corner of Lawnwood and Partridge Lane., corner of Clifford Drive and US 7, Southerberry Dr., Green St., Hobbs Road, McMullen, Birch Lane, Doris Dr., corner of McMullen and North Garden Rd., corner of first entrance of Hillary Lane, Railroad St., Barnum Street, Herrick Ave. P.M. RUN - Maplewood Ave., Main St., Kienle Rd., Cherry St., Ritchie Ave., ABC Academy, Checkerberry Square, Little Feats, Field Ridge, corner of Country Lane, Racine, Forbes Road, corner of Lawnwood and Partridge, corner of Clifford Dr. and US 7, Southerberry Dr., Green St., Hobbs Road, McMullen, Birch Lane, Doris Dr., corner of McMullen and North Garden, corner of first entrance of Hillary Lane, Railroad St., Barnum Street, Herrick Ave.
Bus 5 PURPLE
Begin pick up at 7:30 a.m. A.M. RUN – Route 7 North/River St. (from Apple Tree Court to Red Barn Hill Rd. – east side), Edge Water Terrace, Heritage Dr., Red Barn Hill Rd., Summit Way, Manley Rd., Smith Rd., Christine Court, Manley Rd., Murray Ave., Joy Rd., Hibbard Rd. P.M. RUN – Route 7 North/River St. (from Apple Tree Court to Red Barn Hill Rd. – east side), Edge Water Terrace, Heritage Dr., Red Barn Hill Rd., Summit Way, Manley Rd., Juniper Ridge, Smith Rd., Christine Court, Manley Rd., Murray Ave., Hibbard Rd.
Bus 6
PINK
Begin pick up at 7:35 a.m. A.M. RUN – Hardscrabble Rd.,corner of Hailey and Hardscrabble Road., Devino Rd.(corner), East Rd., Marrs Hollow Rd., Duffy Rd., Rollin Irish Rd., Duffy Rd. P.M. RUN – Hardscrabble Rd., corner of Hailey and Hardscrabble Road., Devino Rd.(corner), East Rd., Mars Hollow Rd., Duffy Rd., Rollin Irish Rd., Duffy Rd.
Bus 7
GRAY
Begin pick up at 7:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – Mackie St., Middle Rd., Elite Daycare, Creative Hands, Shirley Ave , Cobble Hill Rd., Lela Mae Place, Roberts Court, Austin
House Rd./Middle Rd. corner (Colchester side), Meadow Rd., Griswold Rd., Villemaire Lane, Gilbert Square, LaPierre Dr.., Railroad St., Ducks Court, Railroad St., Whisper Lane, Ducks Court. P.M. RUN – Villemarie Lane, Gilbert Square, LaPierre Dr.., Railroad St., Railroad St., Whisper Lane, Ducks Court, Middle Rd., Shirley Ave., Meadow Rd., Griswold St., Woodcrest Circle, Hemlock Rd., Middle Rd., Russell Circle, Middle Rd., Cobble Hill Rd., Lela Mae Place., Roberts Court, Rock Ledge Road, Austin House Rd. (Austin House Rd./Middle Rd. corner Colchester side), Fuller Rd.
Bus 8 RED
Begin pick up at 7:55 a.m. A.M. RUN – Main St, North Rd., Cooper Rd., Hidden Meadows, Adams Park, North Rd., Quarry Lane, Hunting Ridge, Horseshoe Circle,Main St., US 7(from Main St. to Apple Tree Court). P.M. RUN – Main St., Horseshoe Circle, North Rd., Hunting Ridge, North Rd., Quarry Lane, Hidden Meadows, Adams Park, North Rd., Cooper Rd., Main St.
Bus 9
ORANGE
Begin pick up at 7:30 a.m. A.M. RUN – Manley Road, Juniper Ridge, Smith Road, Christine Court, Murray Ave, Joy Rd., Hibbard Road, Lake Road, Sanderson Rd., Streeter Brook Rd., Sanderson Rd., (Sanderson Rd. to Cary Dr.) Mears Rd., Everest Rd., Bezio Rd., Beebe Hill Rd., Lake Rd., (Sanderson Rd. to Cary Dr.), Cary Dr., Long Pond Dr., (Cary Dr. to Misty Bay Rd.), Lake Road. P.M. RUN – Manley Rd., Juniper Ridge, Smith Rd., Christine Court, Manley Rd., Murray Ave., Hibbard Rd., Lake Rd., Sanderson Road, Streeter Brook Rd., Sanderson Rd., Mears Rd., Everest Rd., Bezio Rd., Beebe Hill Rd., Lake Rd., Carey Dr., Long Pond Rd., Lake Rd., Cary Dr., Long Pond Dr., Cary Dr., Lake Rd.
Bus 10 YELLOW
Begin pick up at 7:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – Jonzetta Ct., Slim Brown Rd., Kim Ln., James Dr., Lena Ct., June Way, Pep Pl., Elmer Pl., Poor Farm Rd., Sheldon Rd., Cardinal Dr., Red Clover Way, Milton Falls Ct., Waterwheel Way, Red Clover Way, Quail Hollow, Thrush Dr., Deer Run, Highland Ave., Overlake Dr. P.M. RUN – Lake Rd., Jonzetta Ct., Slim Brown Rd., Kim Ln., James Dr., Lena Ct., June Way, Pep Pl., Elmer Pl., Poor Farm Rd., Sheldon Rd., Cardinal Dr., Red Clover Way, Milton Falls Ct., Waterwheel Way, Red Clover Way, Quail Hollow, Thrush Dr., Deer Run, Highland Ave., Overlake Dr.
Bus 12 WHITE
Begin pick up at 7:40 a.m. A.M. RUN – Haydenberry Dr., Strawberry Lane, Stacy St., Edward St., Ellison St., Lamoille Terr., Kendra Drive, Lamoille Terr., Riverside Dr., Brandy Lane, Arrowhead Ave. P.M. RUN – Haydenberry Dr., Strawberry Lane, Ellison St., Stacy St., Edward St., Ellison St., Lamoille Terr., Kendra Dr., Lamoille Terr., Riverside Dr., Arrowhead Ave.
Bus 14 MAGENTA
Begin pick up at 7:50 a.m. A.M. RUN – Route 7, Merrill Lane, Boysenberry Dr., Bert’s Park (Pecor Ave., Rita Way, Sparrow Circle, Kapica Lane), Chrisemily Lane, Sammanicki Circle, Route 7 (from Forbes Rd. to Milton High School – east side) P.M. RUN – Route 7 (from Boysenberry Dr. to Racine Rd.), Merrill Lane., Boysenberry Dr., Bert’s Park (Pecor Ave., Rita Way, Sparrow Circle, Kapica Lane), Chrisemily Lane, Sammanicki Circle, Route 7 (from Forbes Rd. to the MiltonHigh School – east side), Southerberry Dr., Green St.
Bus 15, 16 & 17
These are special needs buses. Please contact Mountain Transit (893-1334) for pick up and drop off times. We will be running three special needs buses this year and also a bus for the larger daycares in town.
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Classifieds 1101(25). 4. Creation and occupancy of dwelling unit without an approved zoning permit and certificate of occupancy, impact fees paid, and water/wastewater connection approval. The subject property is recorded as having 1 acre, and it is located within the Checkerberry Commercial (M4-C) zoning district, Town Core Planning Area, and the Checkerberry Sub-Planning Area. Timothy Jurik, applicant, is requesting Site Plan and Conditional Use approval for a retaining wall along Lake Champlain located at 292 Cold Spring Road, described as Deed Book 396 & Page 123, SPAN 11747. The subject property is recorded as having 0.9 acres, and it is located within the Shoreland Residential (R6) zoning district and the West Milton Planning Area. Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearing. Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. To determine if you may qualify as an interested person, please contact the number below. Plans of the proposed project and staff notes are available from the Department of Planning & Economic Development, 43 Bombardier
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TOWN OF MILTON The Development Review Board will conduct a hearing on the following application at their meeting on September 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Municipal Building Community Room at 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, Vermont: Timberlake Associates is appealing the zoning administrator’s decision to issue a zoning violation at 371 Route 7 South, described as Deed Book 406 & Page 210 and SPAN 13604. The zoning administrator identified the following violations: 1.Commencement of a “repair service” use without conditional use and/or site plan approval by the development review board per UDR 4302 and 4303 and a zoning permit and certificate of occupancy approval (UDR 1105 and 4207). 2. Placement of propane tanks and an unscreened dumpster without site plan approval per UDR 4302. 3. Outdoor storage of more than one unregistered vehicle without outdoor use approval by the Development Review Board (UDR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V. CRYSTAL LAVIOLETTE, ET AL. Civil No. 5:18-cv-00050-gwc NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE In obedience to a Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Judicial Sale entered on November 26, 2018, and recorded in the Town of Milton, Vermont, for breach of the mortgage as stated therein, and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 6th day of September, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at the land and premises known as 879 Route 7 South, Milton, VT 05468, the said real property and improvements thereon, as further described in said mortgage (the “Property”), will be auctioned, “AS IS, WHERE IS” with
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Vacation and retirement Different goals require different investment strategies Submitted by AARON GLOSSER
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huge thank you from the Town of Milton Recreation Department to the hundreds of people who attended the Music in the Park Series this summer in Bombardier Park West! What a spectacular way to spend Tuesday evenings this summer listening to live music, catching up with family and friends, enjoying delicious food, playing corn hole and giant Jenga, and just sitting back and relaxing after a hectic day. We appreciate one and all for coming out and joining the fun! A big thank you to Music in the Park sponsor, Matt Mullen, who provided the lawn games, picnic tables, food and fun each week and the bands Insider with Prohibition, Shake, VT 40th Army Band, the Devon McGarry Band, Starline Rhythm Boys, Milton Community Band, The Hitmen, the National Night Out planning committee, Milton Public Library and everyone else who helped make this wonderful Series possible. Thank you again and we look forward to the Music in the Park Series 2020!
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Continued from page 1 spike in bad driving, also signifies the beginning of the school year. To that end, he wants to emphasize that school bus safety is more than just observing the stop sign. “If you’re driving behind a bus, allow a greater distance than if you were driving behind a car,” he said. “It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing.” Fortin and Locke say they hope to make the cookout an annual event. “We hope we can get more agencies involved next time,” said Fortin.
NEIL ZAWICKI, Independent Staff TOP RIGHT: Milton Police Officer Paul Locke serves a hamburger Monday during the inaugural bus and traffic safety awareness cookout at Minor Funeral Home in Milton. The event is meant to raise awareness for school bus safety and the dangers of impaired driving. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kids and parents enjoy lunch. ABOVE: Balloon animal artist Mike Randall hands one of his creations to a Milton resident.
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