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The historic Blair House on the corner of Routes 2 and 2A is prepped for a paint job as the Mule Bar opens a food truck kitchen inside. OBSERVER PHOTO BY JASON STARR
Mule Bar leases Taft Corners landmark Blair House outfitted to keep The Big Mule Wagon on the road
The right lane of Route 2A is closed Tuesday as work begins to build a paved pedestrian path from Taft Corners to Hurricane Lane, crossing the Interstate 89 interchange at Exit 12. OBSERVER PHOTO BY JASON STARR
BY JASON STARR Observer staff Expect a lot of moving parts and restricted travel in and around Interstate 89’s Exit 12 interchange for the foreseeable future as three separate State of Vermont projects break ground at about the same time. When compete, toward the end of 2023, there will be a new 142-space parkand-ride, paved rec path and state police barracks just south of where Route 2A and the interstate intersect. But for the next several months, the area will be whirl of heavy equipment, excavation, construction and paving that will squeeze travel in all directions. Construction of the park-and-ride to the south of Exit 12 and the paved path that will connect Hurricane Lane to Taft Corners under the overpass broke ground this month. Already, one lane of Route 2A is closed as crews clear vegetation along the east side of the road for the paved path. Construction is starting in front of the existing State Police barracks and will continue south under the overpass and up the hill to Hurricane Lane. The path will connect the hotel and businesses there
with the existing Taft Corners sidewalk network. Currently, pedestrians are forced to walk on the road through the Exit 12 area. “Through the underpass, there’s no room at all (for pedestrians). This will provide safe passage,” said VTrans project engineer Chris Lavalette. The path is expected to be complete by this fall. Included in the project is a new dedicated right-turn lane for cars travelling southbound on 2A to enter the on-ramp to I-89 north. The traffic lights at the interchange will also be upgraded. Simultaneously, on the other side of the road, crews have begun clearing land for the park-and-ride, which will share an access road off of Route 2A with the new State Police barracks. Once the access road is built and utility lines placed — expected by mid-July — construction will begin on the police barracks. There are three different contractors for the three projects. “All of our contractors have to work together because it’s a very congested area,” said VTrans engineer Tina Bohl. “We are coordinating things to make sure the public isn’t inconvenienced too much.”
Construction of a new left-turn lane for northbound traffic to enter the parkand-ride and State Police barracks will have the most traffic impact on Route 2A. The rest of the construction will happen on a hillside away from the road. Completion is anticipated by the end of next year. The park-and-ride has been about a decade in the making. It is being built primarily to take pressure off the park-andride at Exit 11 in Richmond, a 158-space lot that is the most used park-and-ride in the state. It will be a place for people to coordinate carpooling and potentially board the commuter bus to Montpelier, although Green Mountain Transit has not committed to making the stop, according to Bohl. “Usually, when we build it, they will come,” she said. “We’re building it to accommodate … the biggest bus that there is.” The state will use the new police barracks for more than just the State Police. It will also be an emergency command center, 911 call center and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department office. Two jail cells and storage garages for vehicles and boats are also being built on the 50-acre site.
BY JASON STARR Observer staff The Blair House is returning to its roots in food and beverage service — sort of. Owners of Winooski’s Mule bar have signed a lease with Judge Development for the 1840s-era home at the corner of Routes 2 and 2A. But it won’t be a welcoming place for visitors like it was during its days as a tavern serving travelers along the route from Montpelier to Burlington. The Mule Bar is using the long-vacant house — which today stands charmingly out of place amid the national chain restaurants surrounding it — as a prep kitchen for a new food truck venture called The Big Mule Wagon. Mule Bar co-owner Troy Levy said the kitchen will occupy a small portion of the two-story house and supply the food truck — actually a trailer, which came second-hand from Burlington’s Bluebird Barbecue — as it heads out to serve meals at concerts and events throughout the summer. Aside from an exterior repainting, the house will not change in signage or appearance. “We won’t be doing any food service out of that building directly,” Levy said. “Right now we have no plans to do anything else there. We want to get our feet wet this year, then next summer really crush the food truck thing, then maybe after the second year, then it’s time to have a conversation about what that building could become.” The wagon’s inaugural event was Winooski’s see MULE BAR page 24
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CVSD makes new hires Diversity director welcomed
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The Champlain Valley School District has hired Asma Ali Abunaib as its new director of diversity, equity and inclusion. Abunaib comes to the district from a project manager position for the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. She studied at Gezira University in Sudan and earned a post-graduate degree in peace and development studies from Juba University in South Sudan. She has also earned a master’s degree from the Intercultural Service Leadership and Management School for International Training in Brattleboro and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Vermont. She will start the job on June 1. “Dr. Abunaib’s knowledge and experience will enable the district to not only continue our DEI journey but also further it at a more rapid pace,” Superintendent Rene Sanchez said. “With our other directors, she will help us increase inclusivity and equity within our schools.” Abunaib’s job description includes supporting school-based administrators in the implementation of the district’s equity policy and providing learning experiences for district employees. It also includes assessing and remediating opportunity gaps based on social and cultural factors. “I am delighted to join Champlain Valley School District and look forward to starting my new career chapter,” Abunaib said. “I am looking forward to learning from and sharing my knowledge and experience with each one of you.” An interview committee assisted administrators with the hiring process. “(Abunaib) brings a wider view of the world and new ways of analyzing and processing information into our systems to change stereotypes and include historically silenced voices,” said Ainaka Luna, a Hinesburg Community School educator who served on the hiring committee.
Evan Sivo has been hired as the Champlain Valley School District’s behavior systems director, a role that administers the district’s special education program for students with social-emotional disabilities. Sivo will also provide district-wide leadership in social and emotional learning. He has been with the district since 2016 as a special educator at the Hinesburg Community School and was a behavior interventionist at the Howard Center prior to that. “I believe social, emotional and behavioral well-being is imperative to a student’s success and leads to greater academic outcomes,“ he said. Sivo graduated from Saint Michael’s College with a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s in education. “(He) brings extensive expertise in social-emotional learning and behavioral systems (and a) firm commitment to ensuring that our classrooms are accessible to all learners,” Director of Student Support Services Meagan Roy said.
Gagne promoted to early education director
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The Champlain Valley School District has promoted Erin Gagne to director of early education. She joined the district last August as an intensive needs special educator and an early education intensive needs coach. Gagne will begin her leadership duties on July 1, overseeing all aspects of early childhood education in the district, including early childhood special education.
Gagne graduated from Rivier College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, special education and human development. She earned a master’s degree in intensive special education from the University of Vermont. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with dedicated early childhood educators and with the CVSD leadership team,” she said. “I look forward to supporting school, family and community partnerships to promote high-quality, enriching early learning experiences for all children.”
S. Burlington school administrator to become chief operations officer
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Gary Marckres has been appointed chief operations officer for the Champlain Valley School District, replacing Jeanne Jensen, who plans to stay on in a parttime, special projects role. Mackres comes to CVSD from the South Burlington School District, where he has been the director of operations and financial management for four years. He also was chair of the Grand Isle/Champlain Islands School District’s Board of Directors for many years. Mackres studied business administration and served in the Army National Guard. He starts the new job July 1. “I am very excited to join and work with the CVSD leadership team, staff and students,” he said. “I believe this is a great opportunity to continue my career of service in one of the most respected school districts in Vermont. I am looking forward to getting to know and work with CVSD’s dedicated staff and hope that we can continue to advance the work that Jeanne Jensen and her team did so well over the past several years.” The job description includes overseeing transportation, facilities and grounds, food service, technology, human resources and finance. “Mr. Mackres is a wonderful addition to our leadership team,” said Superintendent Rene Sanchez. “His previous work in finance and operations in South Burlington will enable him to step into the position and be successful.”
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Buoyed by millions of state and federal dollars, Vermont’s largest public transit operator will waive fares on its buses for another year while avoiding major service cuts. In a reversal from its initial plans, the Green Mountain Transit Board of Commissioners voted unanimously last week to maintain free service on all of its routes through the end of the upcoming fiscal year next June. That move — along with a vote last month to not enact previously proposed service cuts — was made possible by a $1.2 million add-on to the state transportation budget. With the state’s $1.2 million, Green Mountain Transit can draw down an additional $1.2 million in federal money. That will allow it to restore full service on two of its Chittenden County routes and a commuter bus between Burlington and Montpelier while remaining fare-free, said executive director Jon Moore. But while the Legislature supplied enough cash for Green Mountain Transit to remain farefree for now, Tuesday’s decision is projected to leave the agency with a significant deficit in fiscal year 2024 — one reason why Moore and some commissioners want the state to subsidize the transit provider. “We’ll be facing some (revenue) shortages that we’ll need to work through, for sure,” Moore said at Tuesday’s meeting. Had it reinstated fares, Green Mountain Transit estimated that it could have made $167,000 just from commuter routes (shuttles that travel from Burlington to destinations outside Chittenden County, such as Montpelier or St. Albans). That sum pales in comparison to pre-pandemic revenues but would help whittle down the agency’s deficit in fiscal 2024 by more than $80,000, according to a memo shared with commissioners. But any revenue the agency earned from reinstating fares would come at a cost. The transit provider’s fare collection machines have been in hibernation since March 2020, and bringing those back online would create another task for the agency’s mechanics, who are already swamped with work because of a staffing crunch, Moore said. In response to a question from commissioner Matt Cota, who is a South Burlington city councilor, Moore said the difficulty with reinstating fares is only temporary.
Passengers wait to board buses at the Green Mountain Transit Center in Burlington on March 31. PHOTO BY GLENN RUSSELL/VTDIGGER
“It’s just a pure staffing limitation now,” Moore said. “I think this time next year, if we need to go back to charging fares, we’ll be certainly in a position to do so.” While the board’s decision to stay fare-free was unanimous, one commissioner spoke against that move during a discussion before the vote. “I still have concerns passing up fare money. I just believe that we should try to salvage some of that,” said John Sharrow, the board representative from Milton. “Pre-Covid, we were in trouble. (Fiscal year) ’23, we’re borderline. (Fiscal year) ’24, we’re not going to win.” Advocates of fare-free transit say it has the potential to attract “choice” riders — people who have the means to drive themselves somewhere, but for convenience or cost-saving reasons choose to take the bus. And getting more people out of cars and onto public transit aligns with the state’s goals to reduce carbon emissions. “At least for the next year, probably beyond, having fare-free for the commuter routes will get many more people out of their cars, which leads to really huge greenhouse gas reductions,” said Marcie Gallagher, a commissioner from Burlington. But after two years of fare-free service, Green Mountain Transit ridership has not rebounded to its pre-pandemic levels, according to agency data. If that trend continues into fiscal year 2023, some state legislators have said they’d be hard-pressed to keep funding the program. “It’ll be a hard argument to make to continue to fund fare-free if it’s not translating to people actually taking the bus,” said Sen.
Thomas Chittenden, D-Chittenden — a member of the Senate Committee on Transportation — in an interview last week. Even if the transit agency picks up more riders by waiving fares, the agency still faces daunting financial headwinds. The organization is paying far more for fuel than it expected because of inflation and the war in Ukraine. “The fuel prices are becoming crippling,” Moore said on Tuesday. “There does not seem to be any short-term relief in terms of fuel prices.” Green Mountain Transit is working on an agreement that would allow it to lock in fuel prices one month at a time, Moore said. Even so, with current fuel costs of $5.70 per gallon, the agency expects to shell out far more than the $2.75 per gallon it budgeted for. Part of Green Mountain Transit’s budget woes stems from a lack of stable funding. The agency receives revenue from only a portion of the municipalities it serves, and isn’t guaranteed support from large companies whose employees ride the bus. To ease its revenue shortfalls, Green Mountain Transit has asked the state to consider subsidizing the agency on a permanent basis. But despite the backing of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, some legislators oppose the idea, arguing that it would be unjust to charge state taxpayers for a regional transit system. By allocating the $1.2 million from this year’s state transportation budget, though, state taxpayers are already underwriting the agency’s fare-free service — something that could make a statewide funding plan more palatable to legislators.
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State: Vail at fault in zipline employee’s death BY FRED THYS VTDigger
People cool off at the Bolton Potholes in Bolton earlier this month.
Burlington man dies at Bolton Potholes
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A 21-year-old man from Burlington died on Saturday after leaping from rocks at the Bolton Potholes, Vermont State Police said in a press release. At about 12:30 p.m., police received a 911 call about a swimmer at the Bolton Potholes who went underwater and did not resurface. Members of the Bolton, Richmond fire department, Richmond Rescue, Colchester Technical Rescue and Stowe Mountain Rescue responded to help in the search for the missing swimmer. They found him around 2:30 p.m. and pronounced him dead. He was identified as Cody Surprise, 21, of Burlington. Witnesses said Surprise had jumped from one of the rock ledges into a pool of
water. The current was strong and the river was rapidly flowing at the time, according to the report. Located east of the Bolton Valley Access Road, the Bolton Potholes are a popular swimming hole with cascading waterfalls, but there have been concerns about safety there and at other Vermont swimming holes. As of 2013, according to the state Department of Health, at least five people had died at Bolton Potholes. Public access to the property is managed by the Vermont River Conservancy, which in 2018 worked to acquire it from private landowners. “Bolton is a small town that does not have sufficient resources to police the locations where the general public comes to recreate,” Andrew Pond, a member of the Bolton Selectboard, said in an email to VTDigger on Sunday.
Failures by Vail Resorts contributed to the death of a Stowe Mountain Resort employee last fall, the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found. The state agency cited Vail Resorts for not providing a place of employment free from recognized hazards “likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees” in connection with the death of Scott Lewis, 53, a Stowe Mountain Resort employee who crashed and died while riding a zipline in September, a report obtained by VTDigger reveals. The agency, commonly known as VOSHA, fined Vail Resorts $27,306. Lewis had been working for seven years at the zipline. He was one of 15 people typically employed there each season. Vail Resorts closed the zipline for 2022.
The company has not made clear whether that closure is seasonal or permanent. The VOSHA investigation found that Vail Resorts did not follow the instructions of Terra Nova LLC, the Utah manufacturer of the zipline, in retiring the attachment lanyard, known as the jane lanyard, made by Petzl, that Lewis was using. The report said the lanyard was supposed to be retired annually, but had been used without replacement for three seasons. Terra Nova had last supplied jane lanyards to Vail Resorts in 2017, the year Vail Resorts bought Stowe Mountain Resort, the report found. According to the report, Lewis was zipping at up to 82 mph down line six of the Perry Merrill leg of the zipline, the last leg, on his way to meet a group of guests, when the lanyard failed. Lewis was thrown from the ride and hit the decking of the cable bollard at the bottom of the line. He was found under a platsee ZIPLINE page 7
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A generational change in land conservation
BY NICK RICHARDSON
Much has changed in 45 years. In 1977, the year the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) was founded, Interstate 89 was still under construction, the population of Vermont was just under half-amillion and Act 250, Vermont’s landmark land-use planning law, was only seven years old. The challenges and opportunities facing Vermont then shaped our work in those early years. Today, climate change, persistent inequality and economic trends in farming and forestry, among many other forces, are placing new pressures on Vermont’s land and communities — pressures that require all of us, and the work we do, to change. The question is, how will we meet this moment? How will we respond to population growth? Stronger and more erratic weather events? A housing and land affordability crisis? The health of our farms, forests, and natural areas — and our relationship to them — depends upon the actions we take today. The Vermont Land Trust is
Today, climate change, persistent inequality and economic trends in farming and forestry, among many other forces, are placing new pressures on Vermont’s land and communities. evolving to meet this moment by doing what we do best: putting land at the center of our wellbeing. We are ramping up support for successful farm transitions, strengthening the health and resilience of our lands in the face of climate change, and increasing access to land by connecting people to open spaces, forests and trails that ground us. Take, for example, our recent work to improve the health of rivers and streams. Over the past several months, and in partnership with farmers and the De-
partment of Environmental Conservation, VLT has protected nearly 8 miles of river and stream frontage in the Lake Champlain and Connecticut River watersheds to strengthen clean water and climate resilience. Consider the story of Gabby Tuite and Henry Webb of Old Road Farm. Gabby and Henry are passionate and skilled vegetable farmers who couldn’t afford the high cost of buying a farm on their own. Working with VLT, they were able to buy a 24-acre farm in Granville where their business has since flourished, allowing them to hire three employees. We have helped hundreds of farmers just like Gabby and Henry, and there are hundreds more yet to support. Aligning conservation with justice is another important focus, requiring us to show up differently and define success with partners in new ways. For example, with Indigenous people and other conservation organizations, we have agreements in place that clarify access to conserved lands and the right see CONSERVATION page 7
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Blindsided by land development’s impact I would like to thank the Williston Observer for the recent article “Housing growth on pace to overwhelm Allen Brook School” (May 19). It was a very well-written and informative article. I am sure there are some Williston residents who embrace the rapid development and challenges it creates. I am sure there are also other residents who are not overly content with the development within the town and the direction it’s taken. I have attended many town meetings over many years. Often, I have heard concerns from parents of school-aged children regarding development/growth in Williston and the potential negative impact on their children’s education, class size and crowding. At these same meetings, I have also heard residents voice concerns that increased school enrollments will cause a need for a new school or expansion and about the effect that will have on taxes. Whenever these concerns have been voiced, town employees and/or board members always minimized them, pointing to declines in enrollment. In fact, on the town website under the “Planner’s Corner Newsletter,” the October 2020 article talks about why projected development should not have a negative impact on our schools. So I think it’s fair to say that many might be shocked with the details of the presentation to the school board that was outlined in the Observer’s article. We’ve been told consistently over the years there’s no problem. Now there is a problem. The school district states it’s not their responsibility to provide input to the town when a new development is proposed regarding the impact on our schools (except for an Act 250 application). But if there is no communication, how can Williston residents expect to receive a transparent and accurate assessment of the implications of a
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to gather or engage in cultural practice. In this instance, the intent of this work goes beyond conservation to deepen belonging and inclusion on the land. We are also working with leaders from Indigenous communities, Black-led organizations and other people of color to establish a Justice and Equity
proposed development? The end result still may be the need to expand the school, but at least we would have seen this coming and it would not be a shock that is communicated to us via an article in the local paper. I would hope that this article causes pause and reflection so that we can learn and improve in our processes and communication. I am sure we’ll face other challenges due to the unfettered development. Today it’s an article about our schools. What’s the next challenge, and will we have been informed prior, so that we can be proactive rather than reactive? Donna Roeser Williston
Thankful for support of seniors I am writing as a volunteer on behalf of the residents and staff at Memory Care at Allen Brook to thank the following businesses and people for their support: Arcana Greenhouses, Chef’s
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Fund seeded with a gift from the High Meadows Fund. Our first step has been to show up, listen and learn from people who have been historically marginalized and excluded. Over the next few months, we will convene discussions with the help of consultants to develop a joint framework for getting these funds into the hands of people who will put them to work best. We are only at the beginning of this journey,
Corner Bakery & Café, Gardener’s Supply, Hannaford Supermarket, Healthy Living Market, Maplehurst Florist, Panera Bread and Judy Garrow. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Memory Care at Allen Brook, it is a community of 14 individuals living together who have memory issues or dementia. These people for the most part live in the moment and have enjoyed the beautiful plants, flowers and delicious foods that were donated by the above companies and individual. Memory Care at Allen Brook is a part of the Cathedral Square organization, which builds and/ or manages homes for seniors in Williston and surrounding areas. Cathedral Square also has a community program called SASH, which helps seniors to stay in their own homes safely and flourish. For anyone who feels they could benefit from Cathedral Square’s programs, contact them at (802) 863-2224 or at 421 Farrell Street, Suite 100, South Burlington, VT 05403. Cathedral Square is welcoming, inclusive and celebrates diversity in all its forms. It has been my great pleasure to volunteer and I look forward to exciting times ahead both for me personally as a volunteer and for Cathedral Square. Barbara Chausse Williston
Williston postal placement While trying to make Taft Corners more pedestrian friendly (“Finalized Taft Corners regs reach selectboard” May 5), how about including a new location for the ailing U.S. Post Office? It is currently located in an unfortunate semi-industrial place where well over 90 percent of Williston citizens can only access it by car. It is also far from centrally located. Now that we have a “new” town square, should the post office not be on it? Bob Pasco Williston and more is to come. Every day we strive to improve the health of our land, our people and the natural world. So much depends on it. The opportunities and challenges of today require that we reimagine the role of conservation, and its power to unite land and lives, for us all. Nick Richardson is the president and CEO of the Vermont Land Trust.
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form, his helmet off and his harness ripped. Despite CPR, he died of his injuries. “Mr. Lewis would not have been killed if the primary attachment lanyard had been replaced due to aging and (wear) of the lanyard,” the report concludes. The report found Vail Resorts had not only failed to retire the lanyards every year, but resisted doing so. On June 17, 2017, 10 days after Vail Resorts announced it had closed on its purchase of Stowe Mountain Resort, the director of operations and risk management at Vail Resorts, Jamie Barrow, sent an email to the president of Terra Nova, Eric Cylvick, objecting to Terra Nova’s recommendation that the lanyards be replaced every year. “The term heavy use is undefinable,” Barrow replied. “We are not willing to accept your change to another company’s retirement criteria without a clear safety alert or service bulletin per ASTM (ATSM was formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials). We will continue to follow the Petzl retirement data that is clear and definitive.” Cylvick wrote back. “It is our opinion that this is Petzl’s requirement,” Cylvick said, citing the company’s standards for uses ranging from “occasional” to “intensive.” Terra Nova sent out an additional alert on Oct. 24, 2019, reminding users to replace the lanyards annually. Again, Barrow resisted. He emailed Terra Nova the same day with a four-point email, including questioning whether Terra Nova did “really intend to have this as a safety alert as this would mean all ziptours worldwide would need to shut
down until all lanyards greater than a year old are replaced.” Terra Nova maintained that ziplines constituted intensive use and refused to delete the safety alert, the report said. In a written response to questions from one of the VOSHA investigators, Barrow replied that it is his responsibility “not to rubber stamp but rather to carefully consider these types of vendor recommendations.” According to the report, the lanyard that failed had been supplied in 2017 and put into use in 2018. In addition, the report found that while Terra Nova conducted annual inspections of lanyards, helmets and harnesses at Stowe Mountain Resort through 2019, there were no records of annual inspections after that. The Vail Resorts employee in charge of inspections told investigators she did conduct the inspections using a monthly inspection form she marked as “annual.” The report found those forms do not provide the needed history of the equipment or the ability to track an individual piece of equipment. The report recommended that, in addition to replacing the lanyard yearly, Vail Resorts should get certification from the manufacturer that it approves a slip knot below the belay device prior to putting the lanyard back in service. Vail Resorts wrote VOSHA on April 6 saying it will not reopen the ride and considers the closure to meet its abatement requirements. “We continue to work with Vermont authorities concerning this accident,” Adam White, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts, said in a statement to VTDigger. “Safety is our highest priority, and Stowe Resort and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to this employee’s family and friends.”
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Introducing your town Energy Committee ELECTRIFICATION OF THE TOWN VEHICLE FLEET
BY MATT WOOD Williston Energy Committee
The newly formed Williston Energy Committee is made up of seven volunteer members of the community with varied backgrounds. Among the members are engineers, technology developers, PhD’s in ecology and environmental science, Department of Energy, Agency of Agriculture employees and regional planners and retirees. We all have a deep commitment to support the Town of Williston in addressing the climate crisis while working to help our residents become more energy independent. Our planet is in crisis and the impacts of climate change, along with rising energy costs, will increasingly become a matter of public safety and economic security for our town. But if we work together, we can minimize and mitigate the negative impacts while fostering a vibrant community. We are working closely with Williston’s newly hired Energy and Community Development Planner as we advise the Planning Commission on energy policy around land use, and we are taking an active lead in community engagement. Using the Town Energy Plan as a guide, we will inform Willistonians about energy efficiency and how residents and businesses can save money
One of the Williston Energy Plan’s goals is to fuel 96 percent of the town’s heavy-duty vehicles, such as snowplows and other town trucks, with renewable resources. Light-duty vehicles used by the town will need to be transitioned to all-electric cars, including the fleet of police vehicles and other cars used by town employees. Timing will be dependent on the estimated life of the current vehicles and will occur over several years. These changes will enable the town to have a more predictable cost for transportation by becoming independent from fluctuating fuel prices. Williston’s goal is to double the amount of renewable energy generation sited in the town. OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO
while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their cars, homes and businesses. It will take a multi-pronged approach for Vermont to meet the goals set forth by the Global Warming Solutions Act, which legally requires our state to reduce emissions by 2025. The Williston Energy Committee will engage local residents and businesses to become more energy efficient, with a goal to save money for residents and the town government. Here are a few examples among the
many areas we will be focusing on. TRANSPORTATION
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Many homes can be retrofitted to use cold-climate heat pumps with the added benefit of using wood burning pellet stoves as a back-up heat source. These units are quiet and efficient, providing heat in the cold months, and then — get this — they operate in reverse in the summer to provide dehumidification and/or air-conditioning. Check out the Efficiency Vermont website for information about instant discounts available to everyone — plus bonuses for income-eligible Vermonters — at https://www.efficiencyvermont. com/products-technologies/heating-cooling-ventilation/heat-pumps.
Transportation contributes over 40 percent of the emissions in our rural state because cars are such a crucial means for travel. We will work to help Williston residents find electric vehicle solutions that fit their needs — whether it be hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric — so they can reduce their dependence on expensive gas and lower their carbon footprint. Additionally, we will work to decrease transportation energy demand by promoting the use of public transit, walking/biking infrastructure, car-sharing and ride-sharing. The most en- ELECTRICITY GENERATION USING RENEWABLES ergy efficient trip is the one not taken, or at Williston’s goal is to double the amount least shared with someone else. of renewable energy generation sited in The Energy Committee will be working the town. This will be done through the inclosely with the Planning Commission and stallation of solar arrays on residential and local organizations to ensure that our resicommercial roofs, over parking lots or as dents have safe, convenient access to public free-standing structransit and a bike- and tures. pedestrian-friendly Our planet is in crisis and Renewable solar community. and wind energy are the impacts of climate WEATHERIZATION among the cheapest We a t h e r i z a t io n change, along with sources of energy, of your home is one and the cost of instalrising energy costs, will of the most effeclation will be covered tive ways to reduce increasingly become a by the sale of electhe cost of heating. tricity generated in matter of public safety While there is an upthe years to come. front cost to any imand economic security for The town currently provement, insulation has a solar array that our town. But if we work in attics, walls and covers a portion of its crawlspaces can imtogether, we can minimize yearly electricity use, prove any building’s making it a wise inand mitigate the negative thermal properties. vestment made back Many older buildimpacts while fostering in 2013 that saves ings are under-inmoney for everyone a vibrant community. sulated by today’s in Williston. And it standards, making will continue to pay weatherization even us all back long after more cost-effective and worthwhile. The the initial cost is paid off. committee’s goal is to help provide inforContact the Williston Energy Commitmation and education to residents on how tee by email at mscott@willistonvt.org for they can weatherize their building to reduce more information about these ideas, and if heating costs and cut down on greenhouse you have one yourself, let us know. We are gas emissions. a community-driven committee.
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Green tips The simplicity of ceiling fans You may think of ceiling fans as design elements and comfort features, but they also play a role in your home’s energy use. Moving air feels cooler than still air, so not only does the circulation keep the air feeling fresh, but you can also keep your room temperature higher and still feel cool and comfortable. Opting for a smart ceiling fan can help you maximize savings by scheduling the fan to align with your normal routines rather than wasting energy by circulating air when you’re not using the room. — Family Features
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Agrilab’s drying facility is among the technologies developed through the Vermont Phosphorous Innovation Challenge. OBSERVER COURTESY PHOTO
Technology to remove phosphorous progresses Last week on the Burnor Farm in Fairfield, state officials touted ongoing developments in the Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge and the new technologies and practices that have been developed to improve the state’s water quality. Since its launch in 2018, the program has facilitated the deployment of new technologies for removing phosphorus from the environment and using phosphorus residuals in value-added post-products. Improving the options for phosphorus management enables farmers and other land managers to better distribute phosphorus resources on farms, preventing excess phosphorus runoff into the watershed. On display at the Burnor Farm, owned by Magnan Brothers Dairy, was a phosphorus removal technology developed by Agrilab Technologies Inc. — a grantee of the Phosphorous Innovation Program —
used to make compost and blended products. “Phosphorus is a nutrient, essential both for plant growth and for human and animal health. We know, however, there are locations in Vermont where there is simply too much phosphorus,” said Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore. “One of the most straightforward ways to correct this imbalance is to repurpose excess phosphorus to form value-added products, such as composts and organic fertilizers.” With an investment of $1.4 million from the State of Vermont, three grantees continue to work on phosphorous removal: Agrilab Technologies Inc. — The Agrilab proposal includes the establishment of a network of five on-farm composting and phosphorus processing sites. The company has been engaged in establishing the market demand for composted see WATER page 11
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Getting creative with small-space gardening
BY DEBORAH BENOIT Special to the Observer
You don’t need a lot of land to have a garden. It doesn’t even matter if the usable space in your yard is the size of an area rug, or if you live in a second floor apartment with no yard. The options for gardening in small spaces are not small at all! Start by taking a good look around at the space you have available. Don’t limit yourself to locations for in-ground planting. Containers can make a great small-space garden. Look for a spot with good light and a convenient water source. The ideal location will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight each day, a must to successfully grow fruits, vegetables and many flowering plants. It can be a patch of ground in the yard, a sunny spot on a deck or alongside a driveway. If you have a suitable place in your yard, no matter how small, you can have a garden. First, in selecting plants, consider those that will grow to a smaller size at maturity so you can fit more plants into the space available. Varieties intended for smaller spaces are often described as “dwarf” or “compact” or “patio.” Some plants, by their very nature, are going to take up more space. Vining plants,
such as cucumbers and squash, have a tendency to sprawl and take over the garden. The best way to tame them is to encourage them to grow up instead of out. Using a trellis, arbor or other similar support system will keep both the vines and fruit off the ground and result in space for additional plants in your garden. Be sure to put the trellis in place at the time of planting so you won’t disturb the roots later. More information on vertical gardening can be found at www.go.uvm.edu/vertical. But what if you have no room for a new garden bed of any size? If you already have flower beds around your home and want to include a vegetable garden but have no space, consider interplanting vegetables among your ornamentals. A colorful pepper plant can look right at home among a bed of perennial flowers. Or add a trellis at the back of the flower bed to support beans or cucumbers. But what if your space is really limited and there’s no available ground to be found? There’s no need to limit yourself to existing garden spaces, or in-ground planting for that matter. Grow in containers! Containers come in a variety of sizes, are portable and can be placed wherever the sun shines in your yard. You can place them singly or in groups wherever conditions are best.
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Tomato and pepper seedlings can be planted using vertical growing supports in an elevated garden, allowing room to include other crops, such as basil and marigolds, in a small-space garden. COURTESY PHOTO BY DEBORAH BENOIT
What can you grow in containers? Small containers are perfect for herbs or salad greens. This includes traditional pots as well as window boxes and those that fit over a deck railing. Larger containers, including grow bags, can accommodate more substantial plants and crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, corn or potatoes. Just be sure the pot is sufficiently deep to accommodate the plant you want to grow. Larger pots can contain not only a single large plant but also smaller plants such as basil planted at the base of a tomato. Elevated planters can be home to a miniature
garden of tomatoes, peppers and herbs with flowers to attract pollinators. Container gardens will need to be watered more frequently than in-ground plantings, particularly during the heat of summer or dry spells, but they can be just as successful. With a little creativity, even the smallest of spaces can be transformed into a productive garden. Deborah Benoit is a UVM Extension Master Gardener from North Adams, Mass., who is part of the Bennington County Chapter.
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materials created from cow manure, with various combinations of nutrient additives. It worked closely with the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund to document the demand for bulk and bagged products, as well as willingness to pay for locally produced fertilizer for use by Vermont farmers, in home gardens and by specialty crop growers. Digested Organics — Digested Organics has been engaged in the fabrication and construction of a mobile manure screening and ultrafiltration system to be used on a Vermont dairy farm to remove up to 95 percent of the phosphorus, up to 99 percent of the suspended solids and up to 99.9 percent of pathogens in liquid manure. The remaining liquid is ideal for field application and the concentrated fertilizer is readily transportable. By concentrating phosphorus, this technology allows the farm to apply phosphorus more economically on lands that are further away and typically lower in soil phosphorus, as well as transport the material to nearby compost facilities for stabilization and incorporation into value-added products. Village of Essex Junction/ University of Vermont — The University of Vermont and the Village of Essex Junction, along with several other partners, have developed and been testing PePhlo (pronounced P Flow), a mobile, flexible and scalable solution for phosphorus capture and removal. PePhlo applications focuses on reduced installation and operational costs without the investment needed for conventional phosphorus removal approaches. This technology may well prove to be immensely cost effective for phosphorus removal in wastewater applications. “In addition to seeking new ways to better our environment and water quality, this program was also created to give innovators and entrepreneurs the space, time and funding to think about and seek out new solutions to the phosphorus problems the state faces,” said Agency of Commerce and Community Development Deputy Secretary Tayt Brooks. “Vermont has a long history of businesses that got their
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start with a simple innovative idea and go on to regional, national and even global success. Sometimes new ideas just need a little extra attention to become fully realized.” “These innovative projects not only enhance our efforts to restore Vermont’s waterways but also promote economic growth and environmental sustainability,” Gov. Phil Scott said. “I’m so proud that the vision of this program is coming to fruition with these new Vermont businesses that have developed pioneering phosphorus reduction concepts and technologies.” Meanwhile, a recent report card issued by the Environmental Protection Agency concludes that Vermont is on track to meet its water quality goals. Each year the EPA evaluates the work being done by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. The most recent report card gives Vermont high marks. In an April letter to the Agency of Natural Resources, the EPA praised Vermont for its work. “Beyond the successful implementation in the Winooski, Lamoille and Mississquoi basins, we are pleased to note the many broader accomplishments documented in the report,” the letter states. “EPA continues to be pleased with the quantity and quality of work completed since passage of Act 64.” Act 64, the Vermont Clean Water Act, was established in 2015 and is the blueprint for improving Vermont’s waterways by establishing funding, education, technical assistance and enforcement programs. Last year Vermont invested over $47 million in water quality projects across all land-use sectors. The report highlighted several regions of Vermont where successful strategies are being implemented. “The issuance of high marks by EPA to Vermont highlights the great work of our state agencies as well as the work being done by watershed groups, farmers, conservation districts and Vermonters who care about our land and water,” Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts said. “We know there is more work to be done but this report helps illustrate that we are making progress in meeting our water quality goals. “
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Man arrested for theft, assault at Dick’s
May 8 at 12:45 a.m. — Williston Police Department assisted Vermont State Police with a traffic stop on St. George Road. May 8 at 1:29 a.m. — Police took custody and recovered lost property on St. George Road. The officers took an individual into custody for operating a vehicle while under suspension and violating conditions of release. May 8 at 1:45 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on Market Street. Upon arrival, the officers were successful in separating the disputing parties. May 8 at 9:59 a.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on Katie Lane. Upon arrival, the officer documented the scene and provided a case number for insurance purposes. May 8 at 1:15 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage at Maple Tree Place. May 8 at 2:16 p.m. — Police took custody of found property on Trader Lane. The officer contacted the owner and returned their property to them. May 8 at 3:20 p.m. — K9 Duke was dispatched to provide support on Williston Road. May 8 at 9:55 p.m. — Williston Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department on Oak Hill Road. May 8 at 10:14 p.m. — Police responded to assist South Burlington Fire Department with a medical call on Bittersweet Circle. May 9 at 2:12 a.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call at Maple Tree Place. May 9 at 7:56 a.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on Marshall Avenue. Upon arrival, there were no hazards or reported injuries on the scene. May 9 at 9:00 a.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department on Harvest Lane. May 9 at 10:23 a.m. — Williston Police responded to assist South
Burlington Police Department with a vehicle collision on Kennedy Drive. The officer directed traffic until the vehicles were cleared from the roadway. May 9 at 11:41 a.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Walker Hill Road. Upon arrival, the citizen declined assistance from community outreach. May 9 at 1:15 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on Marshall Avenue. May 9 at 1:28 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an animal problem on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the animals did not appear to be in distress. May 9 at 2:44 p.m. — Police responded to a lockout on Marshall Avenue. Upon arrival, the officer was able to gain access to the vehicle for the operator. May 9 at 8:24 p.m. — Police responded to a report of intoxication on Fay Lane. Upon arrival, the individual was taken into protective custody and transported to detox. May 10 at 8:07 a.m. — Police took a dog into custody until its owner came to retrieve it. May 10 at 8:29 a.m. — Police responded to complete a VIN verification on Evergreen Drive at a citizen’s request. May 10 at 10:14 a.m. — Police completed a welfare check on Eagle Crest Road at a citizen’s request. May 10 at 2:45 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on Marshall Avenue.
May 11 at 9:57 a.m. — Police assisted a citizen regarding lost property on Harvest Lane. May 11 at 10:09 a.m. — Police responded to a lockout on Harvest Lane. Upon arrival, the officer was able to gain access to the vehicle for the operator. May 11 at 12:04 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Hurricane Lane. Upon arrival, both parties were not engaged in a physical dispute. May 11 at 12:19 p.m. — Police completed a background investigation for local employment. May 11 at 2:23 p.m. — Police responded to a vehicle collision on Commerce Street. Upon arrival, there were no hazards and no injuries reported on the scene. May 11 at 3:24 p.m. — Police responded to an alarm activation on Cornerstone Drive. Upon arrival, the alarm was confirmed to be false. May 11 at 3:51 p.m. — Police responded to a medical call on South Road with Williston Fire Department. May 11 at 4:11 p.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior on Cornerstone Drive. Upon arrival, the individual had left the scene. May 11 at 7:05 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a dispute on North Brownell Road. Upon arrival, both parties agreed to separate for the night. May 11 at 8:01 p.m. — Police responded to complete a VIN verification on Golf Course Road at a citizen’s request.
Williston Police have charged a St. Albans man with aggravated assault and retail theft after he allegedly stole a chainsaw from Home Depot then $1,700 worth of clothing and camping gear from Dick’s Sporting Goods last Tuesday. According to police, the suspect, John Martin, 23, put a knife against a Dick’s employee’s throat when the employee attempted to stop him from leaving with the stolen items. Police reportedly apprehended Martin around 4:30 p.m. and recovered the stolen items. Martin had been a fugitive from a furlough violation from Vermont Department of Corrections stemming from an aggravated domestic assault conviction, according to police. He was arraigned on the charges last Wednesday in Burlington. May 12 at 7:37 a.m. — Police responded to an alarm activation on Allen Brook Lane. Upon arrival, the alarm was confirmed to be false.
May 13 at 2:35 p.m. — Police responded to Whitney Hill Homestead to assist Williston Fire Department with a fire alarm activation.
May 12 at 8:20 a.m. — Police responded to complete a VIN verification on Krupp Drive at a citizen’s request.
May 13 at 2:37 p.m. — Police took custody of found property on St. George Road to hold until the owner comes to claim it.
May 12 at 10:44 a.m. — Police responded to Connor Way to take custody of found property until the owner claims it.
May 13 at 5:09 p.m. — Police documented a report concerning a phone scam.
May 12 at 10:49 a.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on Lamplite Lane. Upon arrival, the citizens no longer required assistance.
May 13 at 5:19 p.m. — Police assisted a citizen with a disabled vehicle on Essex Road. May 13 at 7:43 p.m. — Police responded to Maple Tree Place for a report of a medical issue.
May 12 at 10:59 a.m. — Williston Police responded to Marshall Avenue to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call.
May 13 at 7:53 p.m. — Police assisted Richmond Police Department with a vehicle collision on Cochran Road.
May 12 at 1:57 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance on Nob Hill Road.
May 13 at 8:52 p.m. — Police provided a case number for property damage on Retail Way.
May 12 at 2:56 p.m. — Police responded to a report of retail theft on Trader Lane. May 12 at 4:41 p.m. — Williston Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a medical call on Williston Road.
May 10 at 4:48 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an animal problem on Marshall Avenue. Upon arrival, the dogs did not appear to be in any distress.
May 11 at 9:04 p.m. — Police responded to a request for assistance on North Williston Road. The officer provided blue lights until a wrecker arrived to tow the disabled vehicle.
May 10 at 9:38 p.m. — Police responded to assist Williston Fire Department with a call on South Brownell Road.
May 11 at 10:40 p.m. — Police assisted Vermont State Police in locating lost property on Hinesburg Road.
May 13 at 9:57 a.m. — Police responded to assist South Burlington Police Department on Dorset Street.
May 11 at 7:54 a.m. — K9 Duke and two officers attended a safety meeting on Central School Drive.
May 12 at 4:32 a.m. — Police assisted Vermont State Police with a vehicle collision on Route 2A.
May 13 at 11:50 a.m. — Police responded to a report of suspicious behavior at Maple Tree Place.
May 13 at 1:49 a.m. — Police located a disabled vehicle on Interstate 89 and assisted the operator in contacting a wrecker to tow the vehicle.
May 13 at 9:30 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a disturbance on White Birch Lane. Officers took an individual into custody. May 14 at 7:36 p.m. — Police documented concerns at a citizen’s request. May 14 at 8:47 p.m. — Police returned a stolen vehicle to its rightful owner. The incidents above are not a full recount of police activity, rather a highlight of some of the events that occurred. Charges filed by police are subject to review by the Chittenden County State’s Attorneys Office and can be amended or dropped.
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MULTI-AGE PROGRAMS WILLISTON WEAVES PROJECT
Add to the woven wonderland in the library’s walkway. Weaving strips are available in the library foyer during open hours. The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library is open for in-person service during the following hours: • Monday/Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Tuesday/Thursday/ Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.damlvt.org to place holds, apply for a card, renew materials, get programming updates and access digital offerings. Public wifi is available 24/7 from the patio. If you need help accessing materials or services, call 8784918 or email daml@damlvt. org.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Children in fourth grade and younger must be supervised by someone over 16 years of age. Register for programs online at www.damlvt.org or by calling 878-4918. STORYWALK On the green: “Busy Tree” by Jennifer Ward; In the park: “Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt” by Kate Messner.
STORY TIME ON THE GREEN
Tuesdays, May 31 and June 7, 10:30-11 a.m. Join Danielle for outdoor stories, rhymes and songs. PRESCHOOL MUSIC AND PLAYTIME ON THE GREEN
Thursdays, June 2 and 9, 10:3011 a.m. Birth to age 5. Sing and dance with local musician Linda Bassick, then stay to play on the library patio. In case of inclement weather, contact library. AFTER SCHOOL BOARD GAME AND LEGO TIME
Wednesday, June 1, 2-3 p.m. Enjoy the library’s LEGO and games collection. TEEN NIGHT: ANTISTRESS PUTTY
Monday, June 6, 5-6 p.m. Grades 7-plus. Make a soft putty with your choice of scent and crafty additions. AFTER SCHOOL PARACHUTE ACTIVITIES
MARK SHAPIRO & BILLY CORBETT BLUEGRASS CONCERT
Saturday, May 28, 12-1 p.m. Pack a snack and stop by the Town Green to listen to some local bluegrass musicians to celebrate the end of our Vermont Reads programming. READ TO A DOG
Thursday, June 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Call to reserve a ten-minute time slot to read to Lola the Therapy Dog. WILLISTON HISTORY WALK
Saturday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m. Join author and historian Richard Allen for a walk around Williston Village and listen to stories about our town’s past. Sponsored by The Williston Historical Society and DAML. Rain or shine.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Wednesday, June 8, 2-3 p.m. Have fun with parachute activities, jump ropes and more after school. If it rains, come indoors for games instead.
To join a program, email programs@damlvt.org or call 8784918. For programs with online registration, register at www. damlvt.org.
LEGO TIME
ONLINE MEDITATION
Thursday, June 9, 3-4 p.m. Enjoy the library’s LEGO collection to make something new.
Fridays in May and June, 1212:30 p.m. Maryellen Crangle leads a Zoom meditation.
SPANISH CONVERSATION ONLINE
Wednesday, June 1, 4-5 p.m. Join a guided conversation. All levels welcome. Register online once for all sessions. MAH-JONGG
Friday, June 3, 1-3 p.m. Drop by the library to play the classic tile-based game. All skill levels welcome. CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION
Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop by to meet with others to discuss the topics of the day on the library patio.
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AFTER HOURS BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. “Think Again” by Adam Grant explores learning to question your beliefs. Available in print from the library or eBook/ eAudiobook in Libby (Overdrive). COOK THE BOOK
Wednesday, June 15, 12-1 p.m. “The Iraqi Cookbook” by Lamees Ibrahim. Stop by to copy a recipe and sign up. BOOK CLUB BUFFET (ONLINE)
Tuesday, June 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join Maryellen Crangle online to discuss “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, June 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m. “The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien Charles. Learn about the library’s connection to the book, which is based on a true story.
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facts verified by the Britannica Group. Bet you can’t guess how icebergs are related to the loudest burp EVER! There’s only one way to find out. • Sometimes it’s hard to know which side you’re on. So it is for Noah, whose family supports the British before the American Revolution in “Loyalty” by the author Avi. As the conflict continues, Noah has to learn whom to trust and how to make his own decisions about right and wrong. • Summer is a great time to be thinking about how to make the next school year successful. Check out “Superpowered: Transform Anxiety Into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience” by Renee Jain and Shefali Tsabary for tools that will help you tackle worries and stress. • In kindergarten, former professional football player Colin Kaepernick and his classmates were asked to draw their families. Colin drew himself with a brown crayon and the rest of his family with a yellow one. Colin, who was adopted, realized then that he was different. In “I Color Myself Different,” with illustrations by Eric Wilkerson, Kaepernick shares his story with other kids.
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It’s alllmoooost summer! What’s on your agenda of fun things to do? Most important: What’s on your list of good books to read? If you’re still coming up with ideas, The Mini Page can help. Dig in to the summer reading issue, head over to the library, and round out your stack of stories, sagas and schemes to keep summer interesting! • In “Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?” by Leslie Connor, two kids become unlikely best friends: Aurora Petrequin, who is loud, and Frenchie Livernois — who doesn’t speak at all. Frenchie has autism, and at school, Aurora often speaks for him. When he goes missing, Aurora’s special understanding of Frenchie helps solidify their friendship. • You’ve listened to their podcast; now dig in to Mindy Thomas’ and Guy Raz’s book “Wow in the World: Wow in the Wild: The Amazing World of Animals.” As you explore the animal kingdom, you’ll learn how each species has a part to play in Earth’s life. And you might just find out you’re a fish! With fun illustrations from Jack Teagle. • One fact leads to another in “Return to Factopia,” the second in a series by authors Kate Hale and Andy Smith, with all the
Most kids agree that they really enjoy reading over the summer.
Resources On the Web:
• kids.scholastic.com/kid/homebase/
At the library:
• “Arthur’s Reading Trick” by Marc Brown
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Try ’n’ Find
Mini Jokes
Words that remind us of summer reading are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ANIMALS, ANXIETY, AUTHOR, BOOKS, DECISIONS, FACTS, FRIENDS, FUN, HOME, IDEAS, ILLUSTRATOR, READING, SAGA, STACK, STORIES, SUMMER, TALE, WAR.
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Stacking Up Books for Summer
Mini Fact:
• When it’s time to sink your teeth into a tasty tale, try “Cress Watercress” by Gregory Maguire. The story of a family of rabbits who have to move to a less-than-ideal home captures readers’ imaginations, along with illustrations by David Litchfield. • Let’s end this summer reading issue with a special book suggestion. You have probably heard news about the war in Ukraine, a country in Eastern Europe. Russians and Ukrainians have been fighting there since February. Many Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes and flee to other parts of their country or to other parts of the world — even to the United States. Last year, author Linda Sue Park wrote a book called “The One Thing You’d Save.” She wrote it as if it were an assignment given by a teacher to a class facing an imaginary fire in their home. But kids in Ukraine might be having the same type of thoughts as they prepare to leave their homes, maybe for good, during the war. As they think about what’s important, the students in Park’s book, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng, learn about themselves and their classmates — just as her readers will.
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Benji: Why is a math book always unhappy? Bianca: Because it has so many problems!
Eco Note Global heating is on track to become so intense during the next few decades that 60% of cactus species may be threatened, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of Arizona examined data from more than 400 species and projected how
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At the library:
was different. In “I Color Myself Different,” with illustrations by Eric Wilkerson, Kaepernick shares his story with other kids.
• “Arthur’s Reading Trick” by Marc Brown May 26, 2022 •
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What to do: 1. Arrange tortillas on a flat surface. Top each with 2 tablespoons cheese and 2 slices ham. Spread the filling to within 1/2 inch of the edges. 2. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high. Whisk together eggs, salt and pepper; add mixture to hot pan. Cook without stirring until bottom is set, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the eggs and cook for 20 more seconds or until cooked through. 3. Divide egg “pancake” into four equal pieces. Place each piece on a prepared tortilla and roll up. Serves 4. Adapted from “The Robin Takes 5 Cookbook for Busy Families” with permission from Andrews McMeel Publishing (andrewsmcmeel.com).
7 Little Words for Kids Use the letters in the boxes to make a word with the same meaning as the clue. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in the solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all letter combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle.
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You’ll need: • 4 fajita-size flour tortillas • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 8 thin slices smoked or baked ham (such as deli-style ham; about 4 ounces)
Global heating is on track to become so intense during the next few decades that 60% of cactus species may be threatened, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of Arizona examined data from more than 400 species and projected how the warming climate would affect them. “Our results suggest that climate change will become a primary driver of cactus extinction risk, with 60% to 90% of species assessed negatively impacted,” the researchers concluded. adapted with permission from Earthweek.com
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News of the Weird “DUI” has a new meaning for drivers and hikers in the Normandy region of France, The Connexion reported on May 11: deer under the inf luence. The 30 Million Friends Organization, an animal rescue group, said at this time of year, deer gorge on spring f lowers that are loaded with sugar, which ferments in their stomachs and makes them “drunk.” For example, they may become disoriented and sometimes pan-
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icked, wandering into dangerous situations. Experts remind anyone who comes across a bombed Bambi to stay calm and not upset the animal.
Great Art When Laura Young picked up a marble bust from the f loor of a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas, in 2018, she couldn’t have imagined the saga that was about to unfold. As it turns out, the Associated Press reported on May 6, her $35 bust
is believed to be a centuries-old sculpture of Pompey the Great, missing from the collection of King Ludwig I of Bavaria since World War II. Experts suspect an American soldier brought the bust to the United States after the war. The piece will visit the San Antonio Museum of Art until next year, when it will be returned to Germany. “I’m glad I got to be a small part of its long and complicated history, and he looked great in the house while I had him,” Young said.
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coinsurance fee is added. Medications: Most Alzheimer’s medications are covered under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plans, but coverage varies, so check his plan’s formulary. The only exception is Aduhelm, the controversial new drug that is estimated to cost $28,200 per year. Medicare Part B will only cover this drug if your husband is enrolled in a clinical trial. Long-term custodial care: It’s important to understand that original Medicare does not cover longterm custodial care. This includes nursing home care, the costs of assisted living facilities and adult day care. Medicare does, however, pay for some shorter-term nursing home care, but only up to 100 days follow-
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TODAY’S HISTORY • In 1865, the last Confederate forces fighting the Civil War surrendered in New Orleans, Louisiana. • In 1868, the Senate failed for the second time by only one vote to convict President Andrew Johnson in his impeachment trial, resulting in his acquittal. • In 1923, the first 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race began near the town of Le Mans, France. • In 1972, President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. • In 1994, President Bill Clinton renewed China’s Most Favored Nation trade status. TODAY’S FACT • Only two U.S. presidents in history went on to serve in Congress after a presidency: John Quincy Adams and Andrew Johnson.
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OBITUARIES Wayne Siple
other John Berthiaume, his stepson Dwayne Pike of Burlington his brother Marvin “Butchy” and his wife Shirley of Williston, his sisters Denise and husband Doug Bedell of Jericho, Lori and her husband Raymond Germain of Bolton. Wayne also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins along with his grandchildren Chelsae Smith of Essex, Ashley Sanders of Milton, Caleb Green of Essex, Adriana and Brynn Ellis and Kayden Magnus of Jericho his great-grandchildren Bryleigh Barbour and Kayden Saine. Although we are deeply saddened by this great loss we are all thankful he is at peace and is no longer suffering. Many thanks to his visiting nurse Caitlin and the hospice team for their great care There will not be any services held as requested by Wayne himself. Please visit www.awrfh.com to share your memoires and condolences.
Robert Bernard Lawson
Robert Bernard Lawson, 81, of Williston, Vermont, passed away on May 12, 2022, following a courageous, decades long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Robert was born on June 20, 1940, to Robert Bernard Lawson Sr. and Isabella McPeake in Bronx, NY. After graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Monmouth College, Robert went on to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (1965) in Behavioral Science from the University of Delaware. Robert enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Vermont. During his 44-year tenure at UVM, he also served in multiple administrative roles. Robert’s professional accomplishments include publishing 8 books, 30 journal articles, mentoring 11 PhD students, teaching a large variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, and receiving
the prestigious George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award (2003). Robert was an advocate for university athletics and a devoted fan of UVM Catamount Hockey. A beloved professor, community member, and father, Robert led with courage and compassion. He shared his love for education, hockey, and storytelling with his family, friends, and colleagues.
Robert was predeceased by his sister, Mary Lawson Van Loon, and his brother, Charles Albert Lawson. Robert is survived by his wife Eileen (Doris) Anderson; children, Christina Convertino (John and stepdaughter Mia), Steve Lawson (Amy), and Jennifer Lawson, and their mother, Jackie Lawson; stepdaughters, Mary Michalek (Art and son Walter) and Alyssa Anderson; his four grandchildren, Kayleigh, Macy, Jack, Holden; nieces, Susan Van Loon and Dana Pounds; and nephews, Paul Van Loon, Gerry Van Loon, and Sean Lawson. Family and friends are invited to Robert’s memorial on Saturday, June 11 from 3-6 PM in the John Dewey Lounge (Old Mill Building, 94 University Place). Donations may be made in honor of Robert to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (https://www. michaeljfox.org/donate).
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Wayne Rodney Siple, 70, passed away peacefully on May 9th 2022 at his home with his family and friends by his side. Wayne was born August 21, 1951 in Burlington Vermont to Geraldine Siple and the late Marvin Siple. Wayne graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School Class of 1970 where he played soccer, baseball, and basketball. After high school Wayne worked 40 years in the construction field. In his free time Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and playing cards with his lifelong friends Sonny Metivier and Mike Gordon “Gordy”. Wayne leaves behind his wife Carlene. They were together since 1980 then married in 2002. He also leaves behind their four children: Troy and his wife Angel of South Dakota, his daughters Kristina Ellis of Jericho and her significant other Shawn Boutin, Lisa Zeno of Essex and her significant
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It is with great sadness that our wife, mother, sister and Nana passed away on Friday, May 13th, 2022, following a hard fought thirteen-year battle with cancer. Lillian was born in St. Albans on August 3rd, 1952, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mae (Goodroe) Frazier. Lilly was 69 years old. On October 15th, 1977, she married Paul Blanchard, who survives her. Lilly was a 1970 graduate of Bellows Free Academy, and then during her working career she worked as a bookkeeper at the Howard Bank, Sapphire Mortgage and also helped Paul with his business, Four Systems Mechanical and also was an associate with IBM for several years. She was an avid gardener, loved to do jigsaw puzzles, her daily walks, getting pedicures, traveling to new places, and her many shopping outings with family and friends. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Each day ended with a good glass of wine. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Paul, of St.
Albans; their 3 children, Sarah Read and her children, Eli (15) and Lincoln (7) of Williston, Isaac Blanchard and his wife, Erin, and their children, Caroline (5) and Liam (3) of North Andover, Massachusetts and Meghan Willman and her husband, Matt, and their children, Landon (14), Hunter (12) and Kiara (9) of Swansboro, North Carolina. Lilly is also survived by her brothers, Morris Frazier and his wife, Polly, of Vancouver, Washington, John Frazier and his wife, Barb, of St. Albans and Kevin Frazier and his partner, Lennie, of St. Albans, brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Anne Blanchard of St. Pe-
tersburg, Florida, as well as several nieces, nephews and close friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 245 Lake Street with the Reverend Father Christopher Micale as celebrant. Prayers of committal and interment followed in the family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the Oncology department at the UVM Health Center and to the Respite House for the care and support given to Lilly. Lilly’s family asks the memorials in her name be made to the McClure-Miller VNA Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Honored to be serving Lilly’s family is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at www. healdfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARIES Ernest Robert Farrington
William E. Mann
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the College Street Congregational Church, 265 College Street, Burlington, VT for William E. Mann of Williston who passed away on March 28, 2022. Arrangements are in care of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT.
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Ernest “Ernie” (Bobby) Robert Farrington passed away to the heavenly golf course after a brave and valiant fight against bladder cancer on January 19, 2022 from autoimmune hepatitis hemolytic anemia; a rare condition caused by his immunotherapy medication. He passed away in the presence of his wife, daughters, and family. Ernie was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of small cell bladder cancer in May of 2021. Ernie was born on April 14, 1960 to Barbara (McKenzie) and Robert E. Farrington in Burlington, Vermont. He graduated from Burlington High School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. For 40 years Ernie was the Golf Course Superintendent at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in St. George, Vermont that was built by his grandfather. After retiring he worked at United Parcel Services in Williston, Vermont. Ernie and his wife, Mariah, moved to Dawsonville, Georgia in 2018. Ernie continued to work at United Parcel Service in Gainesville, Georgia, until his death. Ernie loved traveling, especially to York Beach, Maine and to play at golf courses throughout the United States. He will be remembered for his love of everything golf and Montreal Canadiens, his infectious smile and laugh, his twist of the English language, his love for his puppy Dawson Lee, and his enduring love for his wife, family, and friends. He is lovingly remembered daily by his wife, Mariah (Larkin); daughter April (Ryan) and grandchildren Caleb, Hunter, Maddox, Myla, and Ryden; daughter Courtney and baby girl Farrington due in July 2022; stepson Elijah Danyow (Emily); brother Andrew, sister Diane Babcock and nephews Travis and Jason; brother-in-law Cameron Larkin (Jane) and nephew Sammy; chosen family member Jennie Laliberte (John) and grandchildren Hadley, Braden, and Paxton; in-laws Jim and Polly Larkin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and golf “partners.” There will be a celebration of Ernie’s life at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in St. George, Vermont at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
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Why not have a job you love ? Join our dedicated team and together we’ll build a community where everyone participates and belongs. Positions include a $500 sign on bonus, a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” System Administrator: Provide I.T. support, oversee the electronic health records system and ensure all systems are up to date and working smoothly. Experience and/or certifications in a variety of information technology systems required. Direct Support Professional: Provide 1:1 supports to help individuals reach their goals. Full and part time positions available starting at $18/hr. Service Coordinator: Continue your career in human services in a compassionate & fun environment by providing case management and help individuals create and realize goals. Compensation package is $45k annually plus mileage and on call stipend. Shared Living Provider: Open your home to someone with an intellectual disability or autism and open a whole world to them, and to you. There are a variety of opportunities available that could be the perfect match for you and your household. Residential Direct Support Professional: Work just two days, receive full benefits and have five days off each week! Provide supports to an individual in their home and in the community in 24h shifts including asleep overnights in a private, furnished bedroom. Starting wage is $18/hr. Employment Specialist: Be a part Vermont’s leading supported employment program and help individuals discover their career path. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to solve problems effectively and professionally. Starting wage $19.50/hr. Make a career making a difference and join our team today! EOE https://ccs-vt.org/current-openings/
MULTIPLE POSITIONS 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Are you interested in work that will make a difference in the community for future generations? IT Systems Engineer: Develops and maintains district computer systems network. Provides technical support to students and staff. Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years experience with computers and networking concepts. Knowledge of NEO, Chrome books, and Microsoft products helpful. LPN/AN/EMT: Assist School Nurse to provide smooth and efficient operations of health office, provide appropriate levels of healthcare services to students and staff. VT LPN or RN or comparable qualifications with 2+ years experience in a health-related or school setting required. Substitute Positions: Daily substitute positions in all departments and locations. High school graduate. Previous experience with school-age children preferred. Interventionist/Paraeducator: Provides K-12 instructional and personal support to students. Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits preferred. School’s Out Counselors: Provide after-school instruction and services to K-5 students. Some college work and desire to work with school-age children preferred. K-5 Lunchroom/Recess Monitors: Supervise and assist elementary students during lunch and/or recess. Helps maintain a safe and respectful environment. High school graduate or equivalent. For more details on open positions/ please apply through SchoolSpring.com (Keyword: South Burlington School District) or contact Elissa Galvez, HR Coordinator, at 802-652-7247 or egalvez@sbschools.net.
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CLASSIFIEDS YARD/GARAGE SALES
TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
SUNRISE DRIVE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE — Multi-household garage sale at
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 – 7:00 PM
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Shared Living Provider LCMHS is currently seeking a home provider for an 18-year-old female with an Intellectual Disability. This is an in-home position and the individual would need their own bedroom in the home. We are looking for a quiet home with no children, other consumers, or males of any age. Preferably located in Lamoille County. Tax-Free Stipend plus Room & Board. To learn more about this opportunity, contact Ross King at (802) 888-5026. Join our team of amazing individuals making a difference every day! More information and all job opportunities: www.lamoille.org/careers LCMHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LEGAL
DP 16-05.4 Allen Brook Development (c/o Al Senecal) requests a discretionary permit to amend Phase I of Cottonwood Crossing to change the residential unit mix in Buildings B1 and C1 (resulting in an increase in residential units from 42 to 49) and make changes to the elevations of Building C1. Located at 6180 Williston Road in the MURZD.
Sunrise Drive on Saturday May 28 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Several houses selling this year. Items will include furniture, fabric and quilting supplies, clothing, toys and more. Come stop by and see us.
YARD SALE —Saturday 5/28 and
Sunday 5/29 from 9am-3pm; 68 Jensen Road, Williston. Antique hutch, wooden table, two adult fat-tire bicycles, clothes 50 cents and up, and more.
INSIDE LAWN SALE— Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple St., Essex Junction - June 3 & 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. WILLISTON WOODS COMMUNITY YARD SALES —
Friday & Saturday June 3 & 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Grilled hot dog lunch on Friday. Williston Woods Rd. is off of North Williston Rd.
LOST Reward — Lost braided gold ring in Williston on April 10, 2022. If found, please call Nancy at 802-373-4616.
DP 22-10 JC Properties LLC (c/o Jeremy Matosky) requests pre-application review of a proposed 5,000sf office building, additional parking spaces, lighting and landscaping at 478 Blair Park Road in the BPZD. Continued from May 10, 2022 APP 22-02 Reed Carr appeals the decision of the Zoning Administrator set out in a zoning violation warning letter and administrator opinion letter dated March 18, 2022 issued to Village Associates LLC; pertaining to landscaping for ‘The Hamlet’ at Center Street, Day Lane, Madison Drive, Jakes Way, Seymour Street and Zephyr Road in the TCZD.
Summer Community Bankers Gain valuable work experience with our NSB Team!
Project details and site plans are available online, go to bit. ly/DRBagendas. Contact Planning & Zoning Office for more information: 802-878-6704 or email planning@willistonvt. org
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Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are committed to providing a welcoming work environment for all. We are looking for full time support as a Temporary Community Banker in our Chittenden County region. Job Responsibilities & Requirements The successful candidate will consistently provide outstanding customer service, have excellent communication skills, and maintain customer confidentiality. A high school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent is required. Individuals must be 18+ and have reliable transportation. Opportunity for Development We offer a comprehensive Community Banker training program to assist with learning the fundamentals of this position. NSB encourages career development and often has many returning temporary employees. What NSB Can Offer You Competitive compensation based on experience. Professional development. Weekends off! Positive work environment supported by a team culture. Please send an NSB Application + your resume in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com or Northfield Savings Bank | Human Resources PO Box 7180, Barre, VT 05641
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ABS first-grader is Vermont’s top Google doodler Allen Brook School students and staff celebrated first-grader Kyle Adams on Wednesday for winning the Google Doodle contest for the State of Vermont. Representatives from Google were on hand to announce Adams as the winner. Google holds the contest annually, asking for themed redesigns of its iconic logo. This year’s theme was “I care for myself by …” Adams’ design will compete with those from students in other states to be used on the Google website. OBSERVER PHOTOS BY AL FREY
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Waking Windows earlier this month, and on Sunday it will set up at the Avett Brothers concert at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. It is scheduled to attend each of the Shelburne Museum concerts later this summer. Judge Development has owned the Blair House since 1986. In 2009, the house, which is on the Vermont Historic Sites and Structures registry, was moved about 40 feet and placed on a new foundation. “Despite it being ill-suited for commercial use, there have been a variety of tenants,” property owner Alex Judge said. The most recent, a sewing store called Stitched, left about seven years ago, he said. The Mule Bar owners scoped out several shared kitchen spaces and restaurants abandoned during the pandemic before settling on the Blair House for its prep kitchen. Its central location to the truck’s event schedule was the primary draw, along with the house’s storage space. “It’s a great space and we could do a lot of things there, but right now we’re just going to focus on the food truck and make it a fun summertime cheeseburger-and-fries kind of thing,” said Levy.
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