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New herbicide for Iroquois?

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Milfoil is visible at the north end of Lake Iroquois in this 2017 photo. The milfoil infestation has worsened over the past two years, according to a survey completed this September.

Milfoil infestation worsens; beach use plummets By Jason Starr Observer staff

A new herbicide targeted at invasive Eurasian milfoil was approved for use in Vermont this year, and homeowners around Lake Iroquois have begun researching the possibility of using it. The chemical is sold under the brand name ProcellaCor; its active ingredient is a chemical called florpyrauxifen-benzyl. ProcelloCor was applied to four lakes in Vermont this summer, and two other applications, including Indian Brook Resorvoir in Essex, are under review for next season. According to Vermont Lake and Shoreland Permit Analyst Misha Cetnar, ProcellaCor is a better option for milfoil control than Sonar, which has been the go-to herbicide for milfoil

control in Vermont. Sonar’s active ingredient is a chemical called floridone, which, according to the product label, is “harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin or inhaled.” The Lake Iroquois homeowners association applied to use Sonar in 2018, but the Department of Environmental Conservation denied the permit amid strong opposition from some lake residents, backed by a Massachusetts group called the Toxics Action Center. ProcellaCor is less harmful to native vegetation than Sonar, Cetnar said. It can also be applied one time to specific areas of milfoil overgrowth, unlike Sonar, which requires several doses throughout the summer season. The chemical was used this summer in Lake Morey, Lake Hortonia, Lake St. Catherine and Burr Pond. “You pick one area that is high density and you treat that area,” Cetnar said. “It has worked incredibly well.” Both the federal EPA and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture have approved Procel-

laCor for use in water bodies. The Vermont Department of Health reviewed the four permits this summer and found the risk to public health to be negligible. “Human exposure to the inert compounds contained in ProcellaCor … is not likely to result in an increase in the level of concern for public health,” State Toxicologist Sarah Vose wrote in application documents. The DEC does recommend staying out of the water on the day of treatment, but Cetnar said the chemicals in ProcellaCor break down and are no longer present within a few days of application. Shaina Kasper of the Toxics Action Center, who worked with Hinesburg residents to defeat the Sonar permit in 2018, could not be reached for comment. ‘I’M NOT STAYING HERE’ Lake Iroquois’ milfoil problem worsened see IROQUOIS page 3

Town stays in opiate lawsuit The Town of Williston will remain part of a group of cities and towns across the country seeking compensation from opiate drug companies for fueling opiate addiction, the selectboard decided last Tuesday. In September, the town was automatically included with municipalities nationwide in a federal class action lawsuit, and given a Nov. 22 deadline to opt out. Despite some misgivings from board member Joy Limoge (“My gut reaction is I want to opt out,” she said), the board was unanimous in its decision to take a wait-and-see approach, and remain eligible for any settlement that might come from the lawsuit. “That’s the easiest course of action,” said board member Ted Kenney, “and if we get some money, it’s found money. We don’t have to do anything for it.” The board also decided against joining the Town of Bennington in an independent lawsuit against opioid drug companies. Town officials had been approached by lawyers representing Bennington about joining the lawsuit. “If we join with Bennington, there is going to be an impact on staff to show damages,” Town Manager Rick McGuire said. “They are there, but it’s not that easy to quantify.” On Monday, a group of state attorneys general proposed a $48 billion national settlement offer to four opioid drug manufacturers. According to the class action lawsuit notification sent to the town last month, 75 percent of the municipalities involved would have to agree to a settlement proposal for it to be accepted. The payout to each municipality would be based on population. — Jason Starr

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Sales of beach passes at Lake Iroquois have fallen since a peak in 2016. Here, bathers enjoy a summer day in 2018.

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significantly this summer, and it has reduced use of the public beach. The Lake Iroquois Association contracts with the Darrin Fresh Water Institute of New York to survey aquatic life in the lake every two years. During this nity Tour Every Wednesday at 12:3 Commu 0 September’s survey, milfoil was present in 49 different locations throughout the lake, compared with 25 7 Aspen Drive locations in 2017. Milfoil was particularly dense on South Burlington, VT the north side of the lake, where the public beach and boat access are located. 802.865.1109 • www.SummitPMG.com Dense areas were noted around most of the shoreline, which stretches from Williston to the north into the towns of Hinesburg, Richmond and St. George. The association has invested in manual removal of milfoil in recent seasons, but it hasn’t kept up with the overgrowth. Use of the public beach has plummeted since its peak in 2016. That year, the Lake Iroquois Recreation District sold $28,000 worth of season and day passes. In 2017, sales dropped to $13,000, and to $11,000 in 2018. Sales for 2019 have not yet Fri: 12-6 ~ Sat: 9-5 ~ Sun: 10-4 been tallied, according to Williston Public Works Director Bruce Hoar. Featuring traditional, contemporary. & country crafts, “The numbers have dropped quite a bit, and one of the biggest reasons antiques, & collectibles, fine art, furniture, gourmet is the milfoil,” Hoar said. “People specialties & much more! were actually showing up, seeing it and saying ‘I’m not staying here,’ and leaving.”

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‘We are not going to sit back and watch this amazing resource turn into a swamp.’ –Chris Conant Lake Iroquois Association

MILFOIL MITIGATION COMMITTEE Lake Iroquois Association president Chris Conant acknowledged the problem in the association’s fall newsletter. “(Milfoil) has caused a heap of trouble for everyone boating and paddling the waters of Lake Iroquois,” he wrote. “The layer of weeds has been significant enough on the northern end of the lake to cause not only a crusty appearance on the water, but has caused a foul rotting smell at the beach swimming area.” According to Cetnar, the rainy spring caused an especially problemetic season for milfoil in lakes throughout the state this year. The divers contracted to manually remove milfoil in Iroquois said Iroquois was one of the worst lakes they had seen this summer, according to Conant. Members of the association contacted Centar last week about how to prepare an application for ProcellaCor. Cetnar said none of the four applications that were approved this year received a negative public comment. The association is setting up a “Milfoil Mitigation Committee” to research ProcellaCor and create an overall milfoil reduction plan. “We are not going to sit back and watch this amazing resource turn into a swamp,” Conant wrote in the fall newsletter. “We are going to do something about it!”

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Police recognize promotions, suicide awareness work The Williston Police Department held a ceremony Friday swear in Eric Shepard to the rank of sergeant and Josh Moore to the rank of lieutenant. Moore becomes the first lieutenant in Williston police history and second in command under Chief Patrick Foley. The ceremony also recognized Officer John Hamlin for his actions on July 31, when he talked a suicidal man down from a bridge

on Interstate 89. Hamlin approached the man, who was sitting on a railing over the Winooski River between interstate exits 14 and 15, about 4 a.m. that Wednesday. He spoke with him for about a half hour, eventually convincing him to come off the bridge and go to the hospital.

Immigration protesters convene at Maple Tree Place Demonstrators gathered at Maple Tree Place in Williston on Sunday to protest U.S. immigration policies outside the second floor offices of

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Protesters demand changes to immigration policy during demonstrations Sunday at Maple Tree Place.

the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at 166 Sycamore St. The Peace and Justice Center of Burlington and Montpelier-based Women’s March Vermont organized the protest, supported by dozens of social activist organizations in Vermont. The majority of the protesters were students at Vermont colleges. They demanded an end to migrant detention and the abolishment of the department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, among other things.

Raising awareness for the ‘move over’ law

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Williston Police Officer John Hamlin, left, is awarded a certificate of appreciation Friday by Chief Patrick Foley during a ceremony at Williston Town Hall.

The Williston Fire Department participated in a public awareness campaign Saturday at Williston’s northbound and southbound rest areas on Interstate 89, joining Vermont State Police and Rick’s Towing and Repair to remind motorists that Vermont law requires vehicles to move over in the presence of fire, police, EMS and towing vehicles

working on the side of the road. The campaign comes after an August tractor trailer crash on the interstate between Richmond and Williston endangered the lives of several first responders. Call the fire department at 878-5622 for more information about the “move over” law.

professional experience, these four accomplished musicians present a polished program of traditional classical numbers, patriotic marches, klezmer music, Broadway music, jazz, Latin and South American music and their own original arrangements. Visit www. heritageofamericaband.af.mil to learn more about the group. The evening’s visual art presentation is called “Humanitarian Work” and features photography by Vermont National Guard members. The Brick Church Music Series has support from the Williston Observer, the Town of Williston and AdAstra Recording. The next concert will be Nov. 8, featuring bluegrass by Beg, Steal or Borrow. More information is available on the town website, www.town.williston.vt.us.

Clarinet quartet set for free show at Brick Church The U.S. Air Force American Clarinet Quartet will perform a free concert Friday as part of the Brick Church Music Series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Brick Church in Williston Village. The show starts at 7 p.m. The quartet is a component of the Air Force’s Heritage of America band, stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. They provide vir t uosic and enthusiastic performances for audiences from South Carolina to Maine. Drawing on years of

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The U.S. Air Force American Clarinet Quartet will play a free show Friday at the Old Brick Church.

4-Hers showcase club at library The Green Mountain 4-H Club of Williston participated in the National 4-H Week Club Challenge for Vermont by setting up a display at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Librar y earlier this month. The contest invites clubs to promote 4-H by sharing what they’ve learned through 4-H participation. Clubs that participated were entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate. The Williston club won the drawing. Par ticipating club members were Sadie Haupt, Aiden Jewett, Natalie Jewett, Jason Niekrewicz. Rachael Niekrewicz, Eli Palmer and Liam Palmer. Club leaders are Mary Niekrewicz, Sean and Amanda Palmer and Judy Roy. The library display featured informational posters, essays, paintings, stuffed animals and homemade toys. There are eight 4-H clubs, serving children ages 8 to 18, in Chittenden County. The program is offered in partnership with the University of Vermont Extension. Call 651-8343 ext. 505 for more information.

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Coaches sought for Girls on the Run Girls on the Run Vermont is seeking coaches for its 10week spring program. The program serves girls in grades 3-8 at 176 sites across Vermont. The Williston-based nonprofit is recruiting coaches to lead groups of eight to 20 girls. Visit gotrvt.org/coach for more information or to register. Girls on the Run incorporates running to teach life skills, encourage personal development and foster team building and community service. Volunteer coaches use a curriculum to engage teams of girls in fun, interactive lessons. Teams meet twice a week for 90 minutes, and the program culminates with all teams participating in a celebratory 5k run/walk event. Coaches do not need to be runners, but are required to be a minimum of 18 years old. All volunteer coaches must complete a background check and attend a training session.

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Vermonters shouldn’t have to pay for access to their government’s public records. Government transparency is far too important to be revoked by government agencies when they feel inconvenienced. Generous access to public records is rooted in the Vermont Constitution (Chapter 1, Article 6), and comes from Vermont statutes: “Officers of government are trustees and servants of the people and it is in the public interest to enable any person to review and criticize their decisions even though such examination may cause inconvenience or embarrassment.” 1 V.S.A. 315(a). Under Vermont’s Public Records Act, government must provide the public with access to its records unless those records are protected from disclosure by the specific exemptions in the act. I was disappointed to hear that the Vermont Attorney General’s office has adopted a policy of charging members of the public to take photographs, with their own devices, of the public records they are inspecting. I believe that the

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law is crystal clear; this interpretation is not only wrong, it reduces transparency, and places undue burdens on Vermonters. Judge Geoffrey Crawford’s 2011 Superior Court decision in Vermont State Employees’ Association v. Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, found that while there may be burdens in making public records available for inspection, those burdens fall to government, not to the members of the public

seeking access to those records. This premise was affirmed by the Vermont Supreme Court in Doyle v. Burlington, where the court once again sided with the people. While government agencies can seek to recoup the actual costs they incur if someone requests a copy of a record, there’s a clear difference between “copying” and “inspection,” and the cost to prepare a record for inspection must be borne by the agency. Even when a copy is taken, the charge must be for the actual cost of the copy and not some other charge that impedes access. If a member of the public snaps a photo of a record they’re inspecting with their smart phone, what’s the cost to the agency? There is none. Under state law, setting a uniform schedule of public record charges for state agencies is under the authority of the secretary of state in consultation with the secretary of administration. We must use the actual cost rule, and state agencies may not legally calculate cost to a member of the public if they did not request a copy, and an see CONDOS page 7

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For Adults PODCAST PRODUCTION WORKSHOP Thursday, Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m. Learn the basics of podcasting, including interviewing techniques, story creation strategies and production and post-production techniques. Presented by Dr. Steven Shepard. The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library is located at 21 Library Lane in Williston, and can be reached at 878-4918.

For Youth PRESCHOOL MUSIC Mondays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver. No pre-registration. Limit: one session per week per family. THURSDAY PLAYTIME Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for informal play following our Preschool Music program. For children up to age 5. AFTER-SCHOOL TUESDAYS Halloween Craft: Oct. 29, 2-2:45 p.m. or 3-3:45 p.m. Decorate a pumpkin and make a spooky treat. Pre-register for a session, 878-4918. All ages. LEGO Club: Nov. 5, 2-3 p.m. Build your own creations using the library’s LEGO collection. All ages.

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OBITUARIES Margaret C. Abajian

Margaret Clare (Jones) Abajian passed away on October 1st 2019 in Essex Junction, Vermont, after a two year battle with dementia, with her husband of 48 years by her side. She was born on May 22nd 1946 in Wyalkatchem, Western Australia to Gilbert Clement Jones and Margaret Joan Hacket.
After graduating from high school, she attended nursing school prior to moving to London, England where, while working as a nurse, she met Dr. John Christian “Chris” Abajian, her husband of nearly five decades. They were married in May of 1972 in London, and they eventually settled in Williston, Vermont, were they would raise two sons, Michael John and David.
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ret, along with her husband Chris, spent nearly 40 years living in Williston, as Chris worked as a pediatric anesthesiologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She invited countless department members and residents into her home over the years, where they were treated to amazing home cooked meals and warm hospitality.

 When Chris came home from work one day wondering how to help ease the fear of frightened children in the hospital, Margaret began sewing him operating room scrub tops with colorful patterns and cartoon characters. This led to the birth of Huggable Scrubs Inc., of which she was executive director. This was the first company to produce hospital operating room attire outside of the traditionally drab green and blue scrubs, and this simple idea made it easier for providers all over the world to make their patients feel a little bit better … regardless of age.

 She spent most of her life caring for things. She was a loving mother to her two sons and a loyal companion to her husband. She tended lush

gardens every spring and summer. She adored animals both wild and domestic, and raised cats and dogs and birds, and even the occasional squirrel. She cooked wonderful meals daily, and provided a warm and inviting home for anyone and everyone who came to the door.

 Margaret, along with Chris and her two sons, battled the dementia that afflicted her every minute of every day for over two years. She leaves this world with her pride and integrity intact, and she leaves a family that has only been made better and stronger, as a result of having known her.

 She is survived by her husband, Dr. John Christian Abajian MD of Williston, her sons Dr. Michael J. Abajian MD, MPH of Burlington and his fiancé Rebecca Lee, and David J. Abajian and his wife Carrie (Scribner) Abajian RN and their three children Mason, Landon, and Charlotte of Essex, her brother in law Dr. Michael W. Abajian MD, PhD and his wife Marion (Arbo) Abajian of Montpelier and their children Michelle and Susan. She is also survived by two brothers, Fred and Ron, and her beloved

sister Katherine (Jones) Crofts and her husband John and their two children Simon and Melanie of Perth, Western Australia, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
 The Abajian family would like to thank the people at Maple Ridge Memory Care for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s honor may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, the Alzheimers foundation, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons and Lewy Body Dementia research.
A celebration of her life will be held on November 3, 2019 at Pulcinella’s Restaurant, 100 Dorset Street in South Burlington from 12 noon to 5 o’clock pm.

Jean Ann Mayette Rashford Jean Ann Mayette Rashford of Williston, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2019 following a brief illness. She was 47 years old. Born on June 12, 1972 in Burlington, Vermont, she was the

youngest daughter of William and Janet Mayette of South Burlington, Vermont. Married in 2002, she and her husband, John Rashford of Clinton, New York, created the two most precious things in her universe: Emma Ann Rashford, born in 2002; and Ella Marie Rashford, born in 2005. For Jean’s full obituary, please visit www. gregorycremation.com.

 A celebration of Jean’s life was held on Friday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Services, 472 Meadowland Dr., Suite 7, South Burlington, VT 05403. A me mor ial lu nche on wa s held Saturday, October 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 416 Church Rd., Colchester, VT 05446.

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WILLISTON: BUSINESS HUB OF VERMONT

Shoppers flock to Buy the Pound Observer staff report Goodwill’s Buy The Pound outlet hosted a grand opening Oct. 12 in a 3,700-square-foot spot next to the main Goodwill store at 64 Harvest Lane. The Buy the Pound store has a separate entrance in the former Harvest Equipment building and sells merchandise that did not sell in Goodwill’s two Chittenden County locations. Table-fulls of items are brought into the store and rotated roughly every hour, and prices on everything are $1.49 per pound or less. The store has a yard sale-like atmosphere and is geared for bargain hunters, thrift store owners and online resellers looking for inventory. “People whisper to us, ‘Do you know people are reselling this stuff for more money?!’ Of course we do,” said store manager Aileen Mullen. “We’re happy to be a launching point for local, sustainable businesses in the community.” The store’s hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sun-

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Shoppers hunt for bargains during the Oct. 12 grand opening of Goodwill’s Buy the Pound on Harvest Lane.

days and may expand, depending on demand. Williston’s Buy The Pound is the third of its type in northern New England. Others are in Hudson, N.H. and Gorham, Maine. The opening celebration included comments from Goodwill Northern New England CEO Rich Cantz, gift card giveaways and raffle prizes. The store held a soft opening at the end of September. “The outlet has been extremely

busy,” said Kossi Gamedah, Goodwill’s senior vice president of retail operations. “We can’t believe the support … We knew Vermonters were sustainability minded, but whoa. We’re so grateful for the community’s support.” Goodwill Northern New England is a nonprofit that uses revenue from its stores to fund workforce programs and donations to keep used items out of landfills.

A 30,000-square-foot building that will house Healthy Living Market & Café and a separate restaurant broke ground last week at Finney Crossing. The businesses, along with a 100-room Hilton Home2 Suites hotel expected to open this winter and a Union Bank branch that opened earlier this year, make up a commercial component of the Taft Corners development. The residential side is nearly built out with 400 apartments and roughly 200 condominuims. About 800 people have moved in since construction began seven years ago. Healthy Living will help create new building frontage along Route 2, across from Maple Tree Place. The main entrance to the development, a boulevard-style road with a landscaped median called Holland Lane, was recently paved and is set to open this winter when the hotel opens. There is room in town-approved plans for seven additional commercial buildings. In addition to the restaurant co-locating with Healthy Living, another restaurant has committed to occupying one of the unbuilt commercial buildings, developer Chris Snyder said. He declined to identify the restaurant brands. “Healthy Living Market … will be a great draw for our residents and renters, plus everyone passing by on Route 2,” Snyder said. “We have two really exciting local restaurant

‘We have two really exciting local restaurant openings we’ll be able to share in the very near future.’ –Chris Snyder Finney Crossing developer

openings we’ll be able to share in the very near future, as well.” The Home2 brand is a new concept for Hilton that offers extended stay and short-term rates. There are more than 100 of them nationwide. Healthy Living has a flagship store on Dorset Street in South Burlington and another in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The Williston store is slated to open in summer, 2020. A Shelburne store is also in the works. “We’re excited that construction has now officially begun on our future location at Finney Crossing,” Healthy Living CEO Eli Lesser-Goldsmith said. “We look forward to becoming a great contributor to the Williston community and economy.” The store is described in a press release as a full service natural foods supermarket with locally sourced produce, meat and seafood, prepared foods, sushi made on-site and an organic juice and smoothie bar.

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WILLISTON: BUSINESS HUB OF VERMONT

Employee Ownership Month Why Switchback made the switch In February 2017, the two owners and co-founders of one of the most popular breweries in Vermont sold their business. It was significant news throughout Vermont’s brewery industry because the business was not sold to an out-of-state entrepreneur or a “big beer” corporation, but to its employees. Bill Cherry and Jeff Neiblum sold 100 percent of Switchback Brewing Co. to Switchback employees through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). An ESOP is a business structure where employees purchase a company’s stock, which is held in an account for each individual employee. When an employee leaves or retires, they receive the stock and have the option to sell it on the open market or back to the company. October is Employee Ownership Month in Vermont. “Switchback is a Vermont beer, and it was important to us that the brewery remain part of Vermont,” said Cherry. “The ESOP was a good option for our succession plan. It allows us to stay involved in the business without the outside pressures that can arise from venture capital or a total buyout. It also helps to maintain the brewery’s culture as is, and we get to keep working at the place we love. The ESOP option begins to cash us out while we are younger and can enjoy the fruits of our success.” C he r r y a nd Neiblu m , who have been friends since college, always talked about opening a brewery. Cherry had experience working for both a microbrewery and large American brewing company, and Neiblum had experience running his own company. W hen Cher r y and Neiblu m launched Switchback in 2002, Cherry was the sole worker. He was buying the ingredients, brewing the ale, selling it to his customers and cleaning the kegs. From 2002 to 2012, the owners obtained several Small Business Administration loans to expand. In 2014, Cherry and Neiblum were named the Vermont Small Business Person(s) of the Year for growing their brewery, expanding the brand and increasing sales. Today, the brewery occupies a 20,000-square-foot facility on Flynn Avenue that hosts live music,

yoga and special events. Its staff has grown to 30 people, including a plant engineer, marketing specialists, an accountant, retail manager, financial manager and brewers. They all now have an ownership stake in the company. “ESOPs have a number of positive impacts,” said Matt Cropp, Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) co-executive director. “They serve as a good exit option for business owners that tend to keep jobs local. They also provide the opportunity for the whole workforce to build equity in their employer, which creates more economic security in our communities.” VEOC, a non-profit organization, has promoted employee ownership and counseled companies transitioning to ESOPs. According to VEOC, more than 40 Vermont companies are at least partially employee owned, with the majority being 100 percent employee owned. In 2018, Congress passed the Main Street Employee Ownership Act, which made it easier for ESOPs to obtain Small Business Administration financing to cover the purchase price and some or all

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Switchback Brewery became employee owned in 2017.

of the ESOP transaction expenses. “Going ESOP is difficult and extremely complex,” said Cherry. “In my opinion, the selling owners have to be dedicated to it on a personal level, and they have to want

it to be part of their legacy. “It isn’t often a native Vermont company can say that it will remain Ver mont owned and operated forever,” he added. “For me, I am far prouder becoming an ESOP

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Labor department implements new UI reporting rules

Vermont’s minimum wage will increase 18 cents on Jan. 1, from $10.78 to $10.96. The increase is based on the rate of inflation and will continue annually in accordance with state law. The minimum wage for tipped employees, which is 50 percent of the basic minimum wage, will increase by 9 cents to $5.48.

The Vermont Department of Labor has implemented new rules for unemployment insurance misclassification appeals and is now offering no-risk reviews for employers to assess their wage reporting practices without penalty. Reviews can be requested through March 31 at www.labor.vermont.gov. “The department is hoping this program will help employers better understand misclassification laws in order to avoid unintended misclassification in the future,” said Acting Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington. Businesses that fail to properly classify an individual are barred from contracting with the state for up to three years. Beginning Nov. 1, the department will publish online the names of individuals and/or businesses that have violated unemployment insurance laws and have been banned from state contracts.

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SPORTS

CVU sets the standard for Vermont volleyball By Lauren Read Observer correspondent

When Champlain Valley Union boys volleyball coach Jeff Boliba approached the high school seven years ago about starting a club program, he never imagined what the sport would become. Then, CVU, with a handful of schools like Vermont Commons and Enosburg, looked to spread the word about volleyball and build interest. Now, the Redhawks will look for their fourth straight state title against an ever-increasing field of varsity teams. “Its really exciting. So far things are going as planned,” Boliba said. “The boys are responding well.” Boliba, who helped shepard the CVU program from a club team seven years ago to varsity four years ago to back-to-back-to-back state championships, will step down after this season. “It’s amazing how far it has come, when you do get the varsity status and you get people covering the sport and better officials and schools support it at another level,” Boliba said. “Everything is raised.” CVU will also bid farewell to eight seniors — Daniel Watson, Jackson Konowitz, Ethan Harvey, Jacob Boliba, Baker Angstman, Noah Allen, Lars Jensen and Alden Randall — who helped build the Redhawks program. And they will look to go out the way they came in, as state champs. The Redhawks are undefeated and earned the No. 1 seed in the Division I state tournament. CVU will open the postseason at home Thursday in the quarterfinals against Rice. Gametime is 5:30 p.m. “It’s great to see Rice come along. They are much improved,” Boliba said. “I am looking for the boys to stick to our gameplan, play our type of volleyball.” The road to the title will be tougher for the Redhawks this season, because the level of play has continued to improve in the sport’s four years of varsity status. Games have gotten more competitive in the regular season, and Boliba does not expect that to change in the playoffs. “I think as the sport continues to progress, we have tried to elevate our game and other teams have elevated their game,” Boliba said. “It has been great.” CVU girls coach Jeanne Nauhesee VOLLEYBALL page 15

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Runners sweep Metro championships By Lauren Read

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It was a sweep for the Champlain Valley Union High School cross country teams on Saturday at the Metro Division Championships in St. Albans. The Redhawks girls and boys both took first place in the large school competition, easily outpacing the rest of the field. The CVU girls finished with 20 points, ahead of second-place Essex (49 points) and third-place Burlington (63 points). The Redhawks placed six runners in the top 10 to seal the win. Alicia Veronneau came in first, Jasmine Nails was second and Alice Larson finished in fourth place. Finnegan Mittelstadt was sixth, Sadie Holmes finished seventh and Lila Taylor rounded it all out in 10th place. On the boys side, Champlain Valley came in first with 32 points, South Burlington was second with 63 and Burlington was third with 65 points. Matthew Servin was the top finisher for CVU, coming in second place. Parker Soares was fifth, while Caleb Nye and Drew Buley finished seventh and eighth, respectively. Matthew Ireland came in 10th place. CVU now turns its attention to the Division I state championships, which will take place on Saturday at Thetford. BOYS SOCCER Champlain Valley 3, St. Johnsbury 2 (OT): The Champlain Valley boys soccer team needed

CROSS COUNTRY Saturday, Oct. 26 — Division I state championship race at Thetford, 10 a.m. FIELD HOCKEY Friday, Oct. 25 — Quarterfinals, No. 7 Essex (5-9) at No. 2 Champlain Valley (9-5), 3:30 p.m.

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The CVU boys start the Metro Division Cross Country Championship race at The Hard’Ack Recreational Area in St. Albans on Saturday.

overtime to finish up the regular season with an unbeaten record. Holden Batchelder scored the game-winner with 19 seconds to go in the first overtime period to lift CVU to a 3-2 over the Hilltoppers. Jack Sinopoli scored two goals for the Redhawks, with the second coming with just over six minutes remaining to tie the game and force overtime. Aiden Pricer-Coan made three saves to earn the win in goal. Champlain Valley finishes the regular season with 13-0-1 record and earned the No. 1 seed in the Division I playoffs. GIRLS SOCCER Champlain Valley 2, Essex 0: The Champlain Valley girls soccer team pitched its 12th shutout of the year to wrap up the regular season on Friday. The Redhawks got a goal from

Josie Pecor and Kayla Carroll to beat Essex. Shelby Statton and Quinn Boardman each had an assist for CVU. Maryn Askew stopped two shots to ear n the shutout. With the win, CVU finishes the regular season with a 14-0 record and the No. 1 seed in the Division I playoffs. FIELD HOCKEY Rice 3, Champlain Valley 2: Champlain Valley fell to top-seed Rice in the final game of the regular season Friday. Hailey Chase and Flynn Hall each tallied for the Redhawks, who wrap up the season with an 8-5 record. Sophia Stevens made seven saves in goal. The Green Knights got goals from three different players. CVU enters the Division I playsee SPORTS page 15

FOOTBALL Division I consolation game Friday, Oct. 25 — Champlain Valley (2-6) at South Burlington-Burlington (2-6), 7 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Friday, Oct. 25 — Quarterfinals, TBD at No. 1 Champlain Valley (13-0-1), 3 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Saturday, Oct. 26 — Quarterfinals, TBD at No. 1 Champlain Valley (14-0), 1 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Oct. 24 — Quarterfinals, No. 8 Rice (1-13) at No. 1 Champlain Valley (13-0), 5:30 p.m.

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CVU’s Alicia Veronneau finishes first in the Metro Division Cross Country Championships in St. Albans on Saturday.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Saturday, Oct. 26 — Quarterfinals, TBD at No. 2 Champlain Valley (12-2), 1 p.m.

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Redhawk runner Angelos Carroll breaks free during CVU’s game against the Essex Hornets at the South Burlington turf field on Saturday night.

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25-11 to finish with a 13-0 record. CVU earned the No. 1 seed in the Division I playoffs.

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offs as the No. 2 seed. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Champlain Valley 3, Lyndon 0: The Champlain Valley boys volleyball team topped Lyndon in straight sets to wrap up an undefeated regular season. The Redhawks won the first set 25-18, the second 25-20 and the third

FOOTBALL Essex 37, Champlain Valley 30: Essex scored a go-ahead touchdown with just over five minutes to play and handed Champlain Valley a 37-30 loss on Saturday to wrap up the regular season. Seth Boffa ran for 131 yards and three touchdowns for the Redhawks, who finished the season

with a 2-6 record. Quarterback Max Destito threw for 183 yards and one touchdown, and Jared Anderson had a 17-yard TD reception. Essex’s Sam Bowen hit Thomas Hoffman with an 8-yard TD pass with 5:22 to play to give the Hornets the lead for good. Champlain Valley will play South Burlington-Burlington in the Division I consolation game on Friday at 7 p.m. in South Burlington.

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mier has seen the same progression on the girls side of the sport. “It’s been incredible to see individual players really grow over the four years,” the second-year coach said. “I started out reffing the first year volleyball was a varsity sport, so I’ve gotten to see the evolution of some of these power house seniors from when they were getting their first touches as freshmen.” The Redhawks girls, like the boys, have set the tone for volleyball across state. After winning the first-ever state title, CVU has appeared in the last two finals (falling to Essex in both), and they look to continue that trend this year. “When you’re a top seed from a school with a reputation for winning, it can be challenging to be driven by neither entitlement nor fear,” Nauheimer said. “Especially as the skill level of volleyball rises across the state, teams have to know that it is not a given to make it past any step based solely on another team’s errors.” CVU earned the No. 2 seed

in this year’s tournament and will take on the winner of No. 7 Lyndon/No. 10 Rice on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the D-I quarterfinals. “We saw a lot of success in our regular season, especially in the sets and matches we lost,” Nauheimer said. “Those close games were exciting, where we played some of our best volleyball, and definitely where we learned the most. We’re taking what we learned and kicking into a higher gear.” Four years into varsity status in Vermont and the Champlain Valley programs will look to this postseason to cement their status as state frontrunners. But the two coaches remain aware that will get more difficult as the sport continues to progress — something that they are excited to see. “The better the level of play in the state, the more and more younger players will want to learn, the more opportunities there will be to play, which will further increase the level of play,” Nauheimer said. “It becomes this beautiful, expanding circle that can really better the outcomes of all who step into it. “I think that’s the biggest victory we can be after.”

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POLICE BLOTTER — Williston Police Department —

Weeks of Oct. 5-19 OCT. 5, DAY LANE Officers received a complaint including screenshots about a juvenile male who made social media posts they believed to be suspicious. Officers investigated and determined there to be no risk. OCT. 5, BOXWOOD STREET Officers met with a female who advised she located a child wandering in Maple Tree Place, and she could not locate the child’s family. Officers were able to reunite the child with their family. OCT. 6, HARVEST LANE Officers received a report that a female had been a victim of a scam from someone stating they were from the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office saying they needed to buy $500 gift cards due to a situation in Texas. Officers want to

remind everyone that government agencies will not call you asking for money, please use caution. OCT. 7, SOUTH BURLINGTON Officers assisted South Burlington Police with a report of an agitated male, pacing around a neighborhood yelling profanity. They were able to resolve the situation with the male and South Burlington Police. OCT. 10, ST. GEORGE ROAD Officers responded to a welfare check requested by the Fairfield Inn for a female who was acting strangely. Upon arrival, officers located the female, who was extremely intoxicated to the point she could not stand without assistance. The female was transported to the hospital for medical attention. OCT. 11, ESSEX ROAD Officers received a complaint of a male driving who had been

consuming alcohol. Officers located his truck on the interstate, and observed dangerous operation, including the vehicle swerving between lanes. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop, determined the operator was under the influence of alcohol and took him into custody. OCT. 11, SOUTH ROAD Officers received a report of a dog that was caught in its own leash on someone’s porch. Officers retrieved the dog and were able to successfully return it to its owner. WEEKLONG Officers fingerprinted three individuals for employment or volunteer purposes, responded to six motor vehicle crashes, responded to 11 commercial alarms and conducted 11 VIN inspections. OCT. 12, INTERSTATE 89 Officers received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle, parked with its driver’s side door left open. Officers were able to locate the owner and determine it was an error on their part. OCT. 12, WILLISTON ROAD

Officers responded to a report of a family fight. It was determined an assault had occurred. A male was taken into custody for domestic assault, and detoxed due to his level of intoxication. OCT. 12, WILLISTON ROAD Off icers on patrol observed two vehicles parked, and multiple juveniles in the parking lot of Williston Central School. As the officer approached, four of the juveniles ran into the woods. Officers located the juveniles who smelled of alcohol. They consented to preliminary breath samples, and it was determined they were under the influence of alcohol. Officers learned the juveniles had stolen the alcohol from a local store. Parents were notified. OCT. 13, MAPLE TREE PLACE Officers on patrol located a male and female arguing in a parking lot of Maple Tree Place. Officers spoke with the couple, who continued to argue, and one party indicated they had been assaulted earlier in the day. Officers determined the assault occurred earlier in the day

and within another jurisdiction. They turned the case over to Vermont State Police. OCT. 14, HINESBURG Officers assisted Hinesburg Police with a report of a suicidal male threatening to hang himself. Officers were able to make contact with the male, and call in additional resources, including another officer trained in crisis negotiation. Officers familiar with the male were able to convince him to voluntarily seek help. OCT. 18, MAPLE TREE PLACE Officers conducted a welfare check on a female parked in a Maple Tree Place parking lot, as the caller believed they were using some type of substance. Officers located the female who advised she was ill, and not actively using any substance. WEEKLONG Officers fingerprinted four individuals for employment or volunteer purposes, responded to five motor vehicle crashes, responded to three commercial alarms and conducted 13 VIN inspections.

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Airport receives nearly $16 million for new taxiway Burlington International Airport will receive a $15.9 million Federal Aviation Administration grant to continue its work on a parallel taxiway, Sen. Patrick Leahy announced last month. The grant is the largest single award ever received by the airport. The funding will allow for the creation of a parallel taxiway with the main runway, resulting in a greater efficiency and a reduction in noise levels for residents along Airport Drive. “This award by continues the federal investment in safe flight operations at Burlington International,” said Leahy, who is vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “The airport is an essential economic driver for our state and region, and this type of infrastructure project will help keep it strong for years to come.” The grant was included as part of a $3.8 billion national airport improvement program — part of the 2020 transportation appropriation bill — to support airport safety, terminal improvements and noise mitigation projects. “We are very grateful for the opportunity provided by the congressional delegation and the FAA to finish BTV’s first ever parallel taxiway to the main runway,” said Gene Richards, director of aviation at Burlington International Airport.

“(It) will allow the Airport to function at the highest level.” Construction is scheduled to commence in 2020.

Vt. joins fight to protect endangered species act Attorney General T.J. Donovan has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and the City of New York to file a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s rollback of the Endangered Species Act. Since being enacted in 1973, the Endangered Species Act has helped protect populations of bald eagles, peregrine falcons, grizzly bears and humpback whales, among others. The states’ lawsuit challenges the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s decision to finalize three rules that undermine the law. “These rules gut protections for threatened and endangered species, including many found here in Vermont,” Donovan said. “The rules ignore climate change and inject economic considerations into what, by law, should be a science-driven analysis. In Vermont, there are 52 animal species that are endangered or threatened, according to the attorney general, eight of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act. There are also three plant species listed under the act.

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SENIORS

Savvy Senior By Jim Miller

How to help aging parents manage their medications

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or tools can you recommend that can help seniors and their caregivers keep up with medications? My 82-year-old mother, who lives alone, is supposed to take several different medications at various times of the day, but often forgets. Working Daughter

Dear Working, Anybody who juggles multiple medications can relate to the problem of forgetting to take a

medication, or not remembering whether they already took it. This is especially true for older adults who take medications at varying times of the day. Here are some different product and service solutions that may help. SIMPLE MEDICATION HELPERS Getting organized and being reminded are the two keys to staying on top of a medication schedule. To help your mom achieve this, there are a wide variety of pillboxes,

medication organizers, vibrating watches, beeping pill bottles and even dispensers that will talk to her that can make all the difference. To find these types of products, the best source is www.Epill.com, where you’ll find dozens to choose from. You can also help your mom stay organized by creating a simple medication list that breaks down exactly what she should take and when she should take it. To help you with this, go to www.SafeMedication.com — a resource from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists — and download and print a copy of “My Medicine List.” SMART PILL BOXES There are also a var iet y of “smart” pill boxes on the market today that will remind your mom when she needs to take her medicine and will send family members and caregivers notifications if she forgets to take her pills, or accidentally takes the wrong ones. Three to consider here include Tricella (www.Tricella.com, $95), which uses Bluetooth connectivity, but requires that your mom have a

smartphone with data service or tablet with wi-fi; PillDrill (www. PillDrill.com, $279), a comprehensive system ideal for strict medication schedules that requires home wi-fi; and MedMinder (www. MedMinder.com, $40 per month), that operates off a cellular network (no phone line or wi-fi necessary). CONVENIENT PACKAGING Another way to help simplify your mom’s medication use is to get her prescriptions filled in single-dose packets that put all her medications (vitamins and overthe-counter drugs can be included, too) together in neatly labeled packets organized by date and the time of day they should be taken. This does away with all the pill bottles and pill sorting. One of the top providers of this type of service is www.PillPack.com, an online pharmacy owned by Amazon. APPS AND CALLING SERVICES If your mom has a smartphone, there are apps she could use to help her keep up with her medication. One of the best is Medisafe (www. MyMedisafe.com), a free app that works on Apple and Android

phones. Medisafe will organize your mom’s pills in one place, send her timely notifications to take her meds, and send her reminders to fill her prescriptions. Caregivers can also connect with the Medisafe app to get notifications about when it’s time for their loved one to take their medication — and they can see whether or not it’s been marked as taken. If your mom doesn’t use a smartphone, there are also calling services, like Care Call Reassurance, which provides medication reminding calls (www.Medication-Reminders.com). This service will call your mom’s phone at the scheduled times she needs to take her medication as a reminder, and if she fails to answer or acknowledge the call, a family member or caregiver will be contacted. This service runs between $15 and $20 per month. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Julie Kaye of Hinesburg, Ellen Roberts of Stowe, Jessica Abbott of Monkton and Suzanne Slesar of Charlotte announce the formation of End of Life Doulas VT. The four woman are all graduates of the UVM End of Life Doula professional certification program. They are committed to providing compassionate, personal care and support to clients and their families and are proud to be part of a growing movement toward candid discussions about death and the dying process. “Unfortunately, for far too long, the death process has been cloaked

in secrecy and has been a subject that, for many of us, is still uncomfortable to talk about even though it is one that all of us, at one time or another, will eventually face,” Kaye said. Doulas are t rained to offer non-medical emotional support and comfort to those who are dying. Services include legacy projects, assistance with medical documentation, funeral and memorial planning, bedside vigil and after-death support. Doulas work complements hospice services and see DOULAS page 19

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Cooking Corner

Perfectly pumpkin Fill your house with the aroma of fall with warm slices of this pumpkin loaf dolloped with butter.

CALENDAR THURSDAY, OCT. 24 Discover Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains host a free information table for girls and parents from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Williston Girl Scout Council office, 60 Knight Lane, Suite 30, Williston. Learn about expanded STEM and outdoor programs, enjoy girl-led activities and register to become a Girl Scout. 888-474-9686 or customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25 Public access tv talk EEE/Education & Enrichment for Everyone presents “The Importance of Public Access TV to Democracy” featuring Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, Center for Media and Democracy. Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset Street, South Burlington, followed by a question and answer period. $5 at the door. For more information: Dorothy Lovering, (802) 658-6554 or www.EEEVermont.org.

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Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare loaf and muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray. In bowl, whisk eggs. Set aside. In separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together. Set aside. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add whisked eggs and mix until blended. Alternately add flour mixture and pumpkin puree to egg mixture, beating until blended. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into loaf and muffin pans. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. — Family Features

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SUNDAY, OCT. 27 Anniversary Celebration Williston Federated Church special service to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Period costumes, music by Duncan and David Yandell, scavenger hunt for children and more. Light lunch following the service. All are invited. www.steeple.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 31 Harvest Party Games, food, bounce houses from 6-8 p.m. Ignite Church, 1037 South Brownell Rd., Williston. www.Ignitechurchvt.com.

SATURDAY, NOV.2 Williston Craft Show Shop at more than 100 crafters/ vendors’ tables. Handmade products, jewelry, woodcrafts, artwork,

toys and more 9am - 4pm at Williston Central School, 195 Central School Dr., Williston. www.willistoncraftshow.org. Holiday Bazaar Crafts, Christmas ornaments, hand-sewn & knitted articles, baked goods, Cookie Walk, plants and white elephant sale from 9am2:30pm. Lunch starting at 11am. Essex United Methodist Church, 119 Center Road (Route 15), Essex Center.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 1-3 Yoga4cancer Fundraiser honoring Jenn Morey featuring teacher training and wellness weekend with six types of class offerings and evening celebration. The Yoga Barn in Stowe. 2850 Mountain Rd, Stowe.

SATURDAY, NOV. 2 Community and Energy Fair Play, learn and celebrate with area businesses from Bolton, Richmond and Waterbury. Free workshops presented by Efficiency Vermont, live performances, kids’ activities, silent auction, raffle and more. 12-4 p.m. Smilie Elementary School, Bolton.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON Notice of Public Hearing - Town Charter Amendments Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Room Under the authority of 17 V.S.A. Section 2645 the Williston Selectboard will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amend-ments to the Williston Town Charter. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 7900 Williston Road. This is the first of two public hearings required under state law before the amendments can be considered by Australian ballot at Town Meeting. Proposed Amendments to the Town

Charter include: • Added: Article 2(b) stating any charter provision approved for any other mu-nicipality may be adopted by majority vote of the electorate as a charter provision in the Town of Williston charter without the need to return to the legislature for approval, provided notice is given to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the vote to approve the amendment. • Amended: Article 16(h)(3) (J) stating the Library Director shall be appointed by the manager with the advice and consent of the Library Board of Trustees. • Amended: Article 14(c)(5), striking the Library Trustees have full power to manage the library. Stating the Library Trustees have full power to make bylaws, elect officers, establish a library policy and receive, control and manage property which

shall come into the hands of the municipality by gift, purchase, devise or bequest for the use and benefit of the library and shall participate in the hiring of the Library Director as provided for in Section 16(h)(3)(J). • Added: Article 21, Collective Bar-gaining Impasse Resolution. Stating in the event of a contract impasse between the Town and any employee collective bargaining unit, the means to reach resolution shall be as follows: 1) The existing collective bargaining agreement shall remain in full force and effect until a successor agreement is negotiated; and 2) Both parties shall participate in a mediation process in a time and manner agreed upon by both parties; and 3) If the mediation process is not successful, both parties shall

participate in a fact-finding process in a time and manner agreed upon by both parties; and 4) Following release of the fact-finder’s report, if the impasse remains beyond 60 days following the date of the release, binding arbitration may be considered, but only if agreed upon by both parties. The above is a summary of the charter proposal. An official copy of the charter proposal is on file for public inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office located at 7900 Williston Road, and copies are available to members of the public upon request. The complete text of the charter proposal ac-companies this notice and is also available to view on the Town's Website http://town.williston. vt.us (Public Records/Legal Notices). If you have any questions, please contact Erik Wells, Assistant to the Town Manager at (802) 876-1168.

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include training of staff, quality assurance, general nursing oversight and advocacy forinconsumers.. This is a great opportunity to be a leader a distinguished developmental service provider agency

during a time of growth. Send your cover letter and application to Elizabeth Sightler, esightler@ccs-vt. org

Dated at the Town of Williston, Vermont, this 4th Day of October 2019. Richard McGuire, Town Manager

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, November 12, 2019 7:00 PM 7928 Williston Road – Police Station Meeting Room DP 20-14 Adams Real Properties, LLC c/o Jason Adams requests a discretionary permit to establish additional outdoor storage and install a fence at 78 and 90 Adams Drive in the IZDW. DP 20-15 Kevin Mazuzan requests pre-application review of a proposed 2-lot subdivision on a 5.27-acre parcel to create 1 new dwelling unit at 1120 Butternut Road in the ARZD. DP 20-16 Jennifer and Huy Tran request a variance to locate a portion of a proposed wastewater system in the front yard setback and wetland buffer setback at 555 Oak Hill Road in theARZD. DP 13-04.2 Vermont Agency of Transportation c/o Tina Bohl requests a discretionary permit amendment to modify access to Lot 1 (Park & Ride facility) and Lot 2 (see DP 20-13) of the Ramsey Subdivision located at 3294 St George Road in the GZDS. DP 17-01.2 BlackRock Construction c/o Benjamin Avery requests pre-application review to request 18-units of allocation at the March 2020 Growth Management hearing for Phase II of the Northridge subdivision located north of Metcalf Drive and east of Coyote Lane in the RZD. No changes to the project are proposed. Project details and site plans are available on the website, town.williston.vt.us, by clicking “Public Records and Documents”, then “Agendas & Minutes”, and “Development Review Board Meetings”. Contact Planning & Zoning Office for more information: 878-6704 or 7878 Williston Road

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CCS offers a team-oriented environment, comprehensive Service Coordinator training, benefits and a competitive salary. CCS is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide case management for individuals with intellectual Send your letter of interest and application to Elizabeth Sightler, disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented position and have demonstrated leadership. esightler@ccs-vt.org Send cover letter and application to Meghan McCormick-Audette, MMcCormick@ccs-vt.org

Shared Living Provider Nursing Opportunity

Part time, flexible position supporting individuals through our developmental services and Homeward programs. is an accessible exciting and unique opportunity for a registered nursean whointellectual wants to make an Open This your home to someone with impact on a variety of individuals. Responsibilities include training of staff, quality assurance, general disability autism make a positive impact on their life, and nursing oversightor and advocacyand for consumers..

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CCS offers a team-oriented environment, comprehensive training, benefits and a competitive salary.. training &letter supports areapplication provided. CCSSightler, is currently offering a Please send your of interest and to Elizabeth esightler@ccs-vt.org

variety of opportunities that could be the perfect match for your Direct Support Professional household and lifestyle. Join our Direct Support Professional team and work one on one with individuals with intellectual

disabilities and autism. Starting wage is $14.35 per hour, in addition to mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefit package. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or Contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. for those looking to continue their work in this field. Send your cover letter and application to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org 118 for more information.

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON Notice of Adoption Williston Unified Development Bylaw Amendments On October 15, 2019, the Williston Selectboard adopted amendments to the Town’s Unified Development Bylaw. Adoption followed a public hearing that was held to receive comment on the amendments that took place on October 15, 2019. The approved changes to Chapter 45: Transportation Impact Fees of the Unified Development Bylaw are summarized as follows: • Increasing of the base

transportation impact fee from $750 per vehicle trip to $1,943 per trip. • Updating of predicted growth in Williston through 2040 and an extension of the horizon of the impact fee to that year. • Establishing a new methodology to predict the number of new trips across the 2040 horizon based on predicted growth and transportation demand likely to be generated from new development. • Focusing the list of projects to be funded with transportation impact fee receipts on projects that must be funded locally. • Clarifying how developers who build projects or portions of projects

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