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JANUARY 4, 2019

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Construction begins at Cottonwood Crossing in December.

Earth will move on major developments in 2019 From Cottonwood Crossing to Northridge to Finney Crossing, dozens of acres in Williston will be transformed into homes and commercial space in the coming year. As excavators dig in, we preview what to expect in four prominent locations. COTTONWOOD CROSSING The first signs of a five-phase, mixed-use neighborhood have become part of the landscape along Route 2 next to Maple Tree Place. The 17 acres of Cottonwood Crossing were once home to a golf driving range and later considered as a location for a Target store. Now, landowner Allen Brook Development has broken ground on the first phase of the neighborhood. Phase one consists of three buildings totaling 35,000 square feet of commercial/restaurant space and 46 one- and two-bedroom apartments. In total, roughly 70,000 square feet of commercial space and 200 residences are planned. The buildings will be two and three stories tall with underground parking. The project is designed in quadrants around a central square, connecting via road extension and pedestrian path to Maple Tree Place. Although the master plan is approved, subsequent phases of the project will require separate Development Review Board approvals. see EXCAVATOR page 4

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Williston: 2018 in review Recapping the top stories of the past 12 months JANUARY

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An educational sign welcomes visitors to the Allen Brook Watershed at the head of the Allen Brook Trail at Williston Community Park.

Allen Brook trail extension OKd; new signs tell watershed’s story The Town of Williston receives state approval to extend the Allen Brook Nature Trail from Williston Community Park, part of an improvement project that includes in-

stallation of a series of educational signs in the park and along the trail. The signs are put in place over the summer, educating trail-users about the Allen Brook watershed and ecosystem, stormwater management, riparian restoration and land use changes. The town plans to enlist Vermont Youth Conservation Corps crews to complete the trail extension, to Jensen Road, this summer.

Park district membership splits board The question of whether to withdraw the Town of Williston from the Winooski Valley Park District splits the Williston Selectboard, with a three-member majority voting to forward the question to voters on Town Meeting Day and two members voting to leave the question off the ballot. Voters ultimately decide to re-

tain the town’s membership in the district by a 100-vote margin, renewing the town’s $32,000 annual contribution. Because none of the district’s 17 public conservation areas are directly accessible from Williston, the district offers to take over management of some townowned parcels to provide more value to Williston taxpayers. see REVIEW page 2

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FEBRUARY State denies chemical treatment in Lake Iroqoius The Vermont Department of Envi ron ment al Conser vat ion alerts the Lake Iroquois Association of its intention to deny the association’s application to use an herbicide to control invasive milfoil. In a formal denial issued in October, state watershed managers cite concerns about the impact of the herbicide Sonar on surrounding wetlands and groundwater and recommend instead using non-chemical methods to control the invasive plant. Opponents of the plan, who had f looded the department with concerns about the chemical, cheer the decision as a win for the environment and human health. The association returns to manuFILE PHOTO BY AL FREY al measures to contain the non-naCVU students Sydney Hicks, left, and Asha Hickok address their peers during tive plant, which has been a perena gun violence protest outside the school in March. nial nuisance for recreation on the lake. Are you ready to celebrate his first ever birthday party? Can you help a teen discover her growing independence in healthy ways? Do you and your family have a lot of patience, determination, and most of all, an abundance of love to share? The Family Services Division of the Department for Children and Families may be looking for someone just like you to provide foster care for a child. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (802) 863-7370 White Cap Business Park, 426 Industrial Ave. Ste. 130 Williston, Vermont 05495

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MARCH Student walkout spurs gun safety enhancements Students at Williston Central School and Champlain Valley Union High School hold outdoor school-day protests demanding action on gun control and school safety. The protests are part of a nationwide student walkout campaign following a deadly school shooting in Parkland, Fla., a month earlier. School administrators respond with school building safety enhancements and a contract with the Shelburne Police Department for a school resource officer. The armed officer will be stationed primarily at CVU. Safety enhancements at the schools include interior and exterior surveillance cameras, new locking mechanisms for classroom doors and an intercom/buzzer at CVU’s main entrance. The Champlain Valley School Board also lobbies lawmakers for new restrictions on gun and ammunition possession, which were enacted in April with Act 94. Northridge neighborhood (phase one) approved

Town planners approve the first phase of the Northridge development, paving the way for construction of 21 homes, two roads and a bike path on a 44-acre parcel north of Metcalf Drive. Future phases call for a total of 40 homes. The approval comes over the objections of some residents of Southridge — a neighborhood that borders Northridge — who voice concerns about increased traffic and loss of wildlife habitat. APRIL Farmers’ market revival begins at Kismet Place Kismet Place becomes the headquarters of a revived Williston farmers’ market when owner Sharon Gutwin organizes an exploratory committee and plans for a June launch. Williston’s farmers’ market had been held in three different locations between 2007 and 2015. Kismet Place, a hub of wellness-oriented businesses that opened in 2017 anchored by Gutwin’s RehabGYM, offers a spacious parking lot and central location to bring the market back from its two-year hiatus. see REVIEW page 3

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turns for eastbound and westbound traffic, but creates new traffic jams along Mountain View Road during morning rush hour. Commuters from points north lodge complaints with town planners, bemoaning increased drive times and calling for the signs’ removal. The stop signs are part of a package of traffic calming elements planned for North Williston Road, including a flashing curve-warning sign, pedestrian activated crosswalk lights, speed tables and a speed feedback sign. Centerline rumble strips that are installed in September are quickly removed after residents find them to increase noise and decrease safety.

The market is held weekly on Sundays throughout the summer. Gutwin later recruits vendor Meagan Snyder of The Drunken Grains Bakery to take over management of the market for the 2019 season. MAY State’s attorney clears former Williston cop of fraud Justin Huizenga, the former second-in-command at the Williston Police Department, is cleared of criminal fraud allegations after the state’s attorney completes an investigation. Huizenga was accused in a town internal investigation of falsifying his time card and conducting personal business while on the clock. The 2017 investigation is distributed to media outlets anonymously in May following a public records request from the Williston police officers union. State’s Attorney Sarah George orders the state investigation to ensure Huizenga, who is now a Winooski police officer, remains a credible witness for future prosecutions. The state finds that Huizenga was essentially on call 24/7 in Williston and that rules related to signing on and off shift were unclear and often unsupervised under then-Police Chief Todd Shepard. JUNE McCullough, Macaig face first primary challenge of legislative careers Williston’s long-tenured Democratic legislative representatives, Jim McCullough and Terry Macaig, are challenged for the first time in a party primary when 26-year-old Williston native Anthony Jordick launches a campaign for Vermont House of Representatives. Jordick comes within 130 votes of Macaig and 220 of McCulllough (Jordick, 537; Macaig, 667; and McCullough 745). McCullough and Macaig go on to win the general election and are returned to the Legislature for their 17th and 11th year, respectively. “I am proud of what I accomplished,” says Jordick, who chairs the Williston Conservation Commission. “I’d like to think that in two years I will have a renewed sense of energy to give it another shot.” JULY Board approves Catamount purchase, licensing agreement The Williston Selectboard approves a purchase agreement for the 380-acre Catamount Community Forest and a license agreement with the Catamount Outdoor Family Center to continue hosting recreational programs on the property. T he tow n’s cont r ibut ion is $600,000 toward the $1.9 million acquisition. The purchase hits a

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The steeple atop Williston Federated Church is removed and replaced in October.

snag when a federal appraisal is rejected in October, and by year’s end, a fundraising campaign seeking private donations remains about $60,000 short. Town planners finalize a forest management plan that continues most of the land use policies currently in place, with the exception of a new hunting ban. The plan sets up a process for user groups to petition for new uses of the property.

AUGUST Improvements unveiled at Williston Central After 15 months of construction, Williston Central School cuts the ribbon on a $20 million improvement project and welcomes the community in for a sneak peek before the school year begins. Improvements are made to behind-the-scenes systems like ventilation, heating, plumbing, security

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OCTOBER Williston Federated Church receives new steeple The steeple that overlooks Williston Village at the corner of Route 2 and North Williston Road is replaced. The steeple stood for about 150 years atop Williston Federated Church. Two weeks after its Oct. 3 removal, a crane positioned on the church lawn hoists a replica steeple, sheathed with copper to better handle the elements, into place. NOVEMBER Redhawk runners finish record season with nationals appearance After winning a state championship with a record-setting point total and a New England championship the following week, the Champlain Valley Union High School girls cross country team secures a toptwo finish at the regional championships to earn a spot at nationals. CVU’s seven runners make the trip to Oregon with coach Scott see REVIEW page 4

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Bliss to represent the region on the national stage. The Redhawks’ 19th-place finish is their best in the history of the program. DECEMBER GlobalFoundries announces plans to sell 440-acre Williston campus One of Vermont’s largest private employers, GlobalFoundries, says it has no need for the 450,000 square feet of office space it owns on the south side of the Winooski River and announces plans to sell the buildings and underlying 440 acres. The company acquired the property along

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NORTHRIDGE A project that has generated opposition from neighboring Southridge homeowners, Northridge is set to break ground this spring. Roughly a third of the total planned 40 homes is permitted to be built in the coming year, along with a new road and recreation path. The developer, Blackrock Construction, applied in December to accelerate the pace of building to up to 17 homes over the next 18 months. The neighborhood, encompassing 44 acres, is planned as a mixture of multi-family and single-family homes on two looping roads north of Metcalf Drive. Nine of the homes will be perpetually affordable in partnership with the Champlain Housing Trust. FINNEY CROSSING The residential component of the Finney Crossing development at Taft Corners has been on the rise for nearly a decade, and more than 400 homes have been built. In

with its main campus across the river in Essex from IBM in 2015. It currently leases some of the Williston space to IBM, People’s United Bank and General Dynamics. Company officials say the move will free up the parcel for redevelopment and allow GlobalFoundries to focus on its core business of manufacturing computer chips. “The sale is part of our continued initiative to maintain cost-competitiveness in the global semiconductor industry, as well as an effort to introduce into the regional economy a substantial parcel of land that provides the opportunity for new economic development,” GlobalFoundries Spokesman Jason Gorss says. – Jason Starr 2019, some of the promised commercial elements are on the way. A Hilton hotel with 100 rooms is on pace to open this fall, Williston Planning and Zoning Director Matt Boulanger said. Groundbreaking is expected this winter. Another commercial element is on a quicker pace: a 4,800-square-foot branch of Union Bank. The bank broke ground last fall at the corner of Williston and Zephyr roads, and a foundation is now in the ground. Opening is planned for the fall. The bank plans to lease space it doesn’t use to other commercial tenants. CREEK’S EDGE Three homes are completed and four more are under construction on a new road across from Williston Golf Club off North Williston Road. At buildout, the Creek’s Edge neighborhood will consist of 35 multi-family and single-family homes. The homes are advertised by Snyder Homes — the same company that sells homes in Finney Crossing — at between $440,000 and $480,000. – Jason Starr

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We owe it to the community to keep you informed about happenings in our schools and our district. As parents know, our preK-8 schools release students an hour early on Tuesdays, and CVU starts an hour later on Mondays to allow for deeper, ongoing professional development time with our faculty and staff. We asked Jeff Evans, director of learning and innovation for CVSD, to answer a few questions about the late start/ early release time. How is the focus on the use of that time determined? The district chose to focus on four key areas this year, which are indicated in our continuous improvement plan. They are: proficiency, personalization, multi-tiered systems of support (differentiating supports to ensure success for all students, based on student needs), and social-emotional learning. These four topics drive the

design of professional learning. There are different models for this work in each of our schools. There may be focused cycles such as working on one initiative for a month or so, or others may rotate the focus weekly in a given month. There are consistent goals across the district. Who facilitates the work? Depending on the focus, the work may be facilitated by administrators, instructional coaches, coordinators or teachers. Much of the work is done in professional learning communities — smaller groups that are either content specific or interdisciplinary — to address instruction and strategies designed to improve learning. How does this work build over time? Professional learning communities spend their time following this cycle: learning about the topic, collaborating and designing, and implementing instructional strategies. They review and revisit the work over time to continually make improvements.

What impacts are we seeing as a result of the work done over the past 2.5 years? Common learning expectations exist across the district now. You can see the result of this work on our website, cvsdvt.org/domain/373. Prior to this structure, there were greater differences around this work across district schools. Having this time provides greater depth, common district expectations for learning across all content areas, more consistent instructional strategies and overall a more balanced, thoughtful approach to professional learning. A few teachers from our preK-8 schools provided us with thoughts about the impact of that time on their work with students: “The early release time gives us an extended, uninterrupted period of time to do the hard work of analyzing assessments, planning differentiated instruction and learning new curriculum and strategies with see GUEST COLUMN page 7

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Christmas tree pickup set for Saturday

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Cassotto Duo

Brick Church Music Series features a double bill of duos

The Williston Brick Church Music Series continues Friday, Jan. 11 with two duos —Cassotto Duo and They Might Be Gypsies. Cassotto Duo is pianist Annemieke Spoelstra and accordionist Jeremiah McLane, who will be per for m i ng new arrangements of classical works based on traditional melodies that highlight the folk elements in classical compositions. They Might Be Gypsies features guitarists Greg and Aidan Ryan, who deliver high-energy sets inspired by the 1930’s gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy masters. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. at the Old Br ick Chu rch in histor ic Williston Village. Tickets are

$13 in advance, $15 at the door ($11/$13 for seniors and children under 12). Advance purchase is available at the Williston town offices, 7900 Williston Road, or online at town.williston.vt.us. The evening’s beneficiary is the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. The featured visual artist is Rodney Lowe, who will be exhibiting his realistic work in oil, pastel and charcoal. The series acknowledges Piper Realty as this season’s presenting sponsor. In addition, the series continues with support from the Williston Observer, the Town of Williston and AdAstra Recording. The Brick Church Music Series continues through April on the second Friday of the month.

Crafts for COTS

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The Horizon Team at Allen Brook School organized a craft sale in December to benefit the Committee on Temporary Shelter as part of its economics unit. Each student filled a role, including banker, advertiser, presenter, seller and shopper. Students used proceeds from the sale to shop for items to donate to COTS. Representatives from the homelessness prevention charity visited the school before the holiday break to receive the items from the students.

Williston Boy Scout Troop 692’s annual Christmas tree pickup service is set for Saturday. Troop members will visit the following neighborhoods: Eastview Circle, Stirrup Circle, Bittersweet Circle, Hillside Drive, Sharon Drive, Meadowrun Road, Lamplite Lane, Finney Crossing, Isham Circle, Brennan Woods, Ledgewood, Southridge, Pleasant Acres, Wildflower Circle, Southfield Drive, Village Grove, Lefebvre Lane, Fairway Drive, Michael Lane and

Sunrise Drive. Residents are asked to place their trees on the curb (not in the road) by 8 a.m. Saturday. A $10 donation is requested as a fundraiser for the troop and can be placed in an envelope tied to the tree. Checks made out to “Williston Troop 692” are preferred. Donations are also accepted online at williston692. mytroop.us. Trees collected will be recycled for fuel and/or composted with the Chittenden Solid Waste District.

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support and coaching.” “I like the model of after school professional development time because our work is immediately relevant to instruction, and I feel like I’m getting important work done that needs to be done at that time, anyway.” “One thing I really appreciate about the early release professional development time is that we have the opportunity to look at resources for a particular content area, such as literacy, and explore them deeply. For example, this fall my colleagues and I did a book study about guided reading. We learned a great deal about specific strategies to support students at various stages of development. Having time to discuss this new learning and collaborate with our colleagues was very helpful and made changes easier to implement.” “Having a weekly time to collaborate with colleagues across grade levels and content areas has allowed us the opportunity to engage in long-term professional learning that has had a positive impact on our teaching. We are able to more regularly look at data and use this information to drive our instruction and better meet the needs of all of our learners. We have also been able to explore new programs and initiatives and implement them in our classrooms in thoughtful and effective ways.” “We are grateful for the early release time for two key reasons, consistency and collaboration. First, we love that every week our routine is consistent for our students, instead of the random professional development days. Secondly, it is so powerful to have two full hours to connect and collaborate with our colleagues. This is an essential time when we are able come together as a school to address our students’ needs.“

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CVU hockey drops two straight while Otley and Jacob Boliba each added eight points. John Rousseau and Moe Awayle each scored 17 points for the Green Knights.

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CVU goalie Logan Cody makes a blocker save during CVU’s game vs. Middlebury on Dec. 26.

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Early season struggles continued for the Champlain Valley boys hockey team on Saturday in a 7-1 loss to BFA-St. Albans. Six Bobwhites players found the back of the net, while a three-man rotation made 11 saves in goal. Jake Schaefer had the lone goal for the Redhawks (1-4) and Logan Cody stopped 25 shots in a losing effort. Last Wednesday, Champlain Valley fell to Middlebury 6-1. Ben Ross had the lone goal for the Redhawks, while Ty Dousevicz and Logan Cody combined for 24 saves. BOYS BASKETBALL Visiting Rutland rushed out to an early lead in the first quarter and never relinquished it in a win over Champlain Valley on Saturday. Ethan Harvey paced the Redhawks (2-2) with 23 points, while

Cole Otley added 15 points. Jamison Evans and Jacob Lorman led the Raiders (4-2) with 16 points apiece. It was the second loss in a row for Champlain Valley, which fell to Rice 69-48 last Thursday. Harvey was the top scorer with 11 points,

GIRLS BASKETBALL Champlain Valley 63, Brattleboro 22: After a 33-0 start in the first half, Champlain Valley ran to a win over Brattleboro on Thursday. Maryn Askew scored 12 points to lead all scorers, while Nicole Eaton and Bray Hunter each tallied nine points. Makenna Boyd added seven assists and three steals for the Redhawks (4-0).

of the game for the Raiders (4-1). Kristen Pariseau stopped 21 shots to earn the win in goal. Kiley McClure scored for the Red hawks, who move to 2-3. Emma Rashford made 25 saves.

In the first game of the tournament on Friday, the Redhawks beat Spaulding 5-1. Payton Skillen had two goals in the win, and Kaleigh Bushweller had a goal and see CVU page 9

GIRLS HOCKEY Rutland 2, Champlain Valley 1 (OT): Rutland forward Brianna Beauchamp scored 50 seconds into overtime to lift Rutland to a win over Champlain Valley in the Fletcher “Buster” Brush Holiday Classic in Middlebury on Saturday. It was Beauchamp’s second goal

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CVU’s Macy Lagrow competes in the vault during its tri-meet vs. Harwood and Montpelier on the Dec. 27.

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an assist. WRESTLING  The Champlain Valley wrestling team headed to Middlebury for the 47th Hubie Wagner Invitational Tournament on Friday and Saturday, earning a third-place overall finish. Justin Bissonette took first place in the 170-pound weight class, while four CVU wrestlers earned runner-up spots. Jared Forsythe (182 pounds), Will Murphy (195 pounds), Riley Brown (120 pounds) and Luke

Leonard (113 pounds) all came in second place in their weight classes. The Redhawks were the top Vermont team at the tournament, with Bow, N.H., and Granville, N.Y., coming in first and second. GYMNASTICS The Champlain Valley gymnastics team hosted a meet on Thursday, welcoming Har wood and Montpelier to the Green Mountain Training Center. The Redhawks came out on top with a final score of 134.2 points. Montpelier followed in second with a score of 120.15 and Har wood was thi rd with 85.65 points.

Library launches writing workshop The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library will host an eight-week workshop for writers starting Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. led by Williston resident Steven Shepard, the author of more than 80 books and hundreds of articles on a broad range of topics. “The Williston Library Writing Series will cover all of the writing adverbs,” Shepard said. “We’ll talk about why you want to write, what you want to write, how you will write it, when you’ll get it done and where you’ll send it to get it

published. “Writing is a rigorous and sometimes difficult pursuit, so we’ll provide a safe space for participants to share their work, to experiment, to get useful feedback, to prepare their manuscripts, to become part of a supportive writing community and to learn — oh, and have fun. We will definitely have fun.” Shepard is a professional author, photographer, audio producer and educator. He works internationally and has written books on biography, history, technology, photog-

raphy, writing and storytelling, as well as a handful of children’s books and one novel. “I’ve taught writing and storytelling for years, all over the world,” he said. “It’s time to bring that home. Everyone has a story to tell, and people are hungry to hear them. It’s what draws us together as people. This workshop will help those who attend build their stories and find an audience.” To register, visit the library, call 878-4918 or email daml@williston.lib.vt.us.

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Dear Tentative, Many adult children don’t know much about their elderly parents’ financial situation or end-of-life plans, but they need to. Getting up to speed on their finances, insurance policies, long-term care plans and other information is important because some day you might have to help them handle their financial affairs or care, or execute their

a checklist of areas to focus on. PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION Contacts: Make a list of names and phone numbers of their doctors, lawyer, accountant, broker, tax preparer insurance agent, etc. Medical information: Make a copy of their medical history (any drug allergies, past surgeries, etc.) and a list of medications they take. Personal documents: Find out where they keep their Social Security card, marriage license, military discharge papers, etc. Secured places: Make a list of places they keep under lock and key or protected by password, such as online accounts, safe deposit boxes, safe combination, security alarms, etc. Pets: If they have a pet, what are their instructions for the pet’s care? End of life: What are their wishes for organ or body donation,

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FILLING 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. cinnamon 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (4-5 medium sized) 1 tsp. sugar (for sprinkling) 2 tbs. chopped pecans

ents photography and stories of protected public places, from the Muir Woods to Camels Hump. 4 p.m. Richmond Free Library. 201 Bridge St.

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INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 450°. In medium bowl mix together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in peeled and sliced apples until well combined. Place flattened pie crust on an ungreased cookie or pizza sheet. Spoon apple mixture onto the center of the crust, spreading the mixture to about 2 inches from the edge of the crust. Fold crust over mixture, pleating along the way. Brush edges of crust with water. Sprinkle sugar over crust and apple mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is a golden brown. Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Recipe adapted from Pillsbury.

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Memorial Library. Tickets at town. williston.vt.us. Marko the Magician at WCS Williston Central School presents Marko the Magician’s magic and hypnosis show to benefit a student trip to Washington, D.C. in June. 6:30 p.m. Tickets at Williston Central and Allen Brook schools.

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NONPROFIT NEWS

Much more than running

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Meet Rachel Desautels, the remarkable statewide program manager at Girls on the Run Vermont (GOTRVT) and former GOTR Williston Central School head coach. Rachel first moved to Vermont seven years ago and was introduced to Girls on the Run through her neighbor, who just happened to be the GOTR head coach for Williston Central at the time. Established in 1999, Girls on the Run Vermont has inspired over 45,000 girls to date at more than 160 sites in the state, including Williston Central School. The program uses running and other physical activities as a platform for teaching life skills and promoting holistic health outcomes

for girls in grades 3-8. The 10week, spring curriculum includes lessons that specifically address critical life skills such as how to manage emotions, make intentional decisions, voice opinions, stand up for your beliefs and resolve conflict that participants use at home, at school and with friends. The season concludes with a celebratory and noncompetitive 5K event. Completing a 5K gives the girls a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Inspired by her neighbor’s enthusiasm for the program and intrigued by its “much more than a running program” concept, Rachel signed on as a volunteer coach. At the time, Rachel’s daughter, Kennedy, was still too young to participate, but Rachel wanted to be a good role model for her daughter and empower herself to make connections in her new community. “I soon realized how transformative the program was and what it would do for Kennedy,” remembered Rachel. Kennedy, although an athlete from a young age, was incredibly shy. By the middle of her first season in the program she was making

new, meaningful friendships. She quickly became more vocal, more confident and even willing to take on leadership roles. “When Kennedy completed the program,” said Rachel, “she still carried the teachings with her, echoing lessons like, ‘Don’t forget to stop and take a breather, mom’ and ‘What would a GOTR girl do?’ I couldn’t believe how impactful the program was, even after it ended.” Rachel explained that the lessons in the GOTR curriculum are so powerful, not just for the girls, but for the coaches, as well. Just like her daughter, she also uses lessons from the program in her day-to-day life and is thankful for the tools the program has taught them both. Girls on the Run Vermont is currently looking for coaches; registration to volunteer for the 2019 season is open. Before the season, volunteer coaches participate in a coach training program, which prepares them to build relationships with girls, create a positive, inclusive environment, support individual improvement and deliver the intentional curriculum. All materials, as well as season-long support, are provided to coach teams to effectively implement the program at their site.

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Thinking back on her five years of coaching for GOTRVT, Rachel offered advice to anyone thinking about becoming involved with the program. “My advice would be to have fun and make connections with your co-coaches. That way, you can get the most out of the curriculum and make a strong impact on your team.” Interested in volunteering opportunities with Girls on the Run Vermont? Learn more at gotrvt.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO BROWNFIELDS REUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY LIMITATION PROGRAM Please take notice that the Town of Williston whose address is 7900 Williston Rd, Williston, VT is applying to the Vermont Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Program (10 V.S.A. §6641 et seq.) in connection with the redevelopment of property known as McCullough Property/592 Governor Chittenden Rd in the Town of Williston, VT. A copy of the application, which contains a preliminary environmental assessment and a description of the proposed redevelopment project is available for public review at the Williston Town Clerk’s Office and at the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation offices in Montpelier. Comments concerning the above referenced documents, and the application generally, may be submitted to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Waste Management Division, 1 National Life Drive – Davis, Montpelier, VT 05620; attention: Shawn Donovan. Telephone inquiries may be directed to Vermont DEC at 802-828-1138.

of lister, the Town Manager would contract or employ a professionally qualified assessor. • Allow the Selectboard to create appointive officers or positions not referenced by charter or required by law as it deems to be in the best interest of the Town. • Eliminate the positions of pound keeper and service officer. • Change the position of Constable from elected to appointed by the Selectboard. • Change the time of Town Meeting from 7:30 PM to a time designated by the Selectboard. 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 accompanies 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 at (802) 878-0919. Dated at the Town of Williston, Vermont, this 3rd day of December. Richard McGuire, Town Manager

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INSPECTION AND HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WILLISTON SELECTBOARD RE: DISCONTINUANCE OF SEGMENT OF TOWN HIGHWAY #77 (HURRICANE LANE)

RESOLUTION Upon motion duly made pursuant to 19 V.S.A. § 708(a) by Joy Limoge and seconded by Ted Kenney, it is hereby resolved by the Town of Williston Selectboard to take all necessary and appropriate action to discontinue a segment of Town Highway # 77, a.k.a. Hurricane Lane, a Class 3 Town Highway, which segment is a 0.037 acre area generally located at or near the northeasterly terminus of the highway, as more particularly described in Schedule A appended hereto. NOTICE OF INSPECTION AND HEARING (1) The Selectboard will meet at 291 Hurricane Lane to examine the segment of town highway being considered for discontinuance at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 14, 2019.

(2) A public hearing, for the purpose of receiving testimony including from persons owning or interested in lands abutting the segment of Hurricane Lane being considered for discontinuance, shall be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 8:00 PM at the Williston Town Hall located at 7900 Williston Road. DATED at Williston, Vermont, this 4th day of December, 2018.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS JANUARY 8, 2019 Notice is hereby given that the Williston Selectboard will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM Police Station Meeting Room, 7928 Williston Road DP 19-10 Global Partners requests a discretionary permit to subdivide a 1.8 acre parcel between two existing commercial uses at 500 Essex Road in the GZDN. DP 19-12 Riggs Properties, LLP requests a discretionary permit to release an emergency access easement across 32 Boyer Circle in the IZDW. Project details and site plans are available on the website, town. williston.vt.us, with “Agendas & Minutes,” under “Public Records and Documents.” Planning & Zoning Office: 878-6704 or 7878 Williston Road.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WILLISTON Notice of Public Hearing Town Charter Amendments Tuesday, January 8, 2019 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 amendments to the Williston Town Charter. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 7900 Williston Road. This is the second 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: • Change the position of Town Treasurer from elected to appointed by the Town Manager. • Allow the Town to vote at an annual or special meeting to change the position of Town Clerk from elected to appointed. If the Town should so vote, the Town Manager would make the appointment with advice and consent from a majority of the Selectboard and have the authority to appoint the Assistant Clerk. • Allow the Town to vote at an annual or special meeting to either eliminate the office of lister or change the office to appointed. If the Town should vote to eliminate the office

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and bike path extensions. Potential revenue sources include property taxes, host town fees, impact fees, and grants. For next fiscal year, the total proposed expenditure for capital projects and equipment funded from property taxes, host town fees, Fund Balance, and other revenue sources is $860,760. Copies of the proposed Operating and Capital budgets are available for review at the Town Hall. Summaries are also available for review on the Town’s web site. Dated at the Town of Williston, Vermont this 12th day of December 2018. Richard McGuire

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