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Police report paints damning portrait of leadership failure COREY MCDONALD STAFF WRITER
Current and former officers in the Shelburne Police Department say the process to select Aaron Noble as chief was “suspect,” that there was no “strategic direction” for the department, and that Noble was uncommunicative and “described as checked out and not approachable,” according to a consultant’s report released by the town Friday. The report, compiled by former Vermont State Police Director Jim
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Baker — who the town engaged to investigate the reasons for a mass exodus of police officers and emergency dispatchers, among other issues — painted a damning portrait of Noble’s “failure of leadership.” The four-page document, released and given to town officials in late February, revealed assertions by current and former officers and staff of “medical problems or assaults of staff that required transport to the hospital See REPORT on page 11
Noble, Shelburne head to mediation State police will provide some coverage MIKE DONOGHUE CORRESPONDENT
The town of Shelburne and embattled police chief Aaron Noble are in mediation to determine under what certain conditions the chief will return to his job or whether he will move on. The mediation began last week and was scheduled to continue Thursday this week. Attorney Mary Kehoe, who was picked by both sides as the neutral mediator, served on the Shelburne Selectboard for much of Noble’s time as police chief. She just finished a short stint on the board on Town Meeting Day, March 1, filling an empty seat after a resignation. Kehoe presided last month over a work grievance filed by
Noble against town manager Lee Krohn. South Burlington lawyer Norm Blais, who represents Noble, said the two sides got about 75 minutes of work done March 17, and reconvened with Kehoe over Zoom the next day. Each side was in a breakout room and Kehoe bounced back and forth to hear from each side in trying to reach a settlement. It was unclear whether Noble is seeking a payout for a resignation letter, or whether he is seeking to return to work and under what conditions the town might want. Krohn, selectboard vice chair Kate Lalley and town attorney Brian Monaghan are representing the town in mediation, board See POLICE on page 13
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Megan Nick, who won a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, was honored in Shelburne March 16. More photos on pages 8-9.
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Officials investigate Shelburne Shipyard for possible violation
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While Safe Harbor did not need a permit to demolish the old building, investigators are looking The state Natural Resources into whether they needed a permit Board is investigating whether to create an impervious surface on Safe Harbor Marinas, the owner of the land. “We intend to conduct a site the Shelburne Shipyard property, started building on the property visit after the snow melts,” the without first getting the neces- letter read. In a statement, Greg Glavin, sary permits, according to a notice investigation sent to company offi- the regional vice president for Safe Harbor cials. Marinas, said A compliance The state intends to that Lurvey “has and enforcement been in commuofficer said that conduct a site visit at nication with the state had the compliance “received inforShelburne Shipyard and enforcement mation indicatdepartment at the ing that you may after the snow melts. natural resourchave commenced construction of improvements es board and we will continue to without first obtaining a land use work collaboratively and with full permit amendment on your prop- support.” Residents and property owners erty,” according to a letter dated March 17 sent to Mark Lurvey, the in the area have sounded the alarm over the Shipyard’s potential general manager of the shipyard. “Failure to obtain a land use development. Safe Harbor Marina, permit prior to commencing devel- a Texas-based company that opment may result in enforcement purchased the property in 2019, action which may include mone- submitted plans to the Shelburne Development Review Board in tary penalties,” the letter read. The construction in question January to create several improveappears to be the expansion of ments to the 15.4-acre propera gravel boat storage area. The ty, including a relocation of the company last year demolished a access road and the reconstruction building previously owned by the of a clubhouse and administration Bruce Hill Yacht Sales compa- building. But the company appears to ny and later paved over the area, have begun work in earnest on the according to documents. property in early 2021, when they COREY MCDONALD STAFF WRITER
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Shelburne resident Marna Ehrech enjoyed a warm early spring walk on the Bay Park Trail only to be frustrated by the amount of dog poop bags left behind along the trail. All Shelburne parks and trails are carry in, carry out, so be sure to take home all trash when using parks and trails.
were permitted to replace bulkheads on the property. They later demolished the Bruce Hill building sometime in the summer. The Harborwood Shore Property Association, a group of local property owners near the shipyard, have made serious inquiries into the development of the property and have, more specifically, said that the “Act 250 permit that governs the entire Shipyard site has not been amended since 1995.” “In addition, the Act 250 team were not contacted regarding the most recent permit that was approved in March 2021. They were concerned to learn that while the permit sought approval for bulkhead replacement, additional unpermitted construction was completed during this past summer,” the group said in a report submitted to the Shelburne review board. “This construction included demolishing a building and paving over the entire lot where this building was located. It should be noted that this work was completed without a permit, and without authorization from governing agencies.” The homeowners’ main concerns are that new construction would cause harm to the local ecosystem, that increased stormwater runoff, wastewater and removal of vegetation from See SHIPYARD on page 3
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build a “new marina and service operations building that replaces the adjacent preexisting structure that is dated and inefficient, from both an operational and energy perspective,” according to Brad Alessi, the chief marketing officer with the company. “Safe Harbor Marinas is dedicated to enhancing each community in a sincere manner, as well as helping our members and guests have a safe and positive boating experience. We look forward to maintaining the beauty of the marina and the communities that we reside in,” he said. The project’s developers will next appear before the development review board April 6.
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Shelburne Police Blotter Shelburne Parks & Rec News Kindergarten lacrosse (coed) This program provides basic skills introduction to our youngest players in a safe and controlled environment. Players will enjoy a fun clinic from 8-9 a.m. on Saturday mornings. This program starts April 30 and ends June 4 for kids in kindergarten to second grade. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 31. Equipment: Stick is included in the price of registration. A mouth guard is recommended. Parent helpers are needed too. Fee is $45.
First and second grade lacrosse (coed) Designed to give the beginner basic skills in a safe, controlled environment. Players practice on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and then will be split into teams for games on Saturday
mornings from 9-10 a.m. This program starts on April 27 and ends June 4. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 31. Equipment: Stick is included in the price of registration. A mouth guard is recommended. Parent coach volunteers are needed. Fee is $45. If you already have a mini stick from last year, the fee is $25.
Valentine dance There’s been a change to the format for Valentine dance, which is now open to all children — not just girls — in grades kindergarten through 5th grade with their special person — dad, mom, grandpa, grandma, etc. The dance will be held Friday, April 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Shelburne town gym. Tickets are on sale now in the recreation office. Cost is $20 per couple, $5 per additional person. The cost increases to $25 per couple for tickets sold the day of the event if space
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OPINION Legislature tackles racial disparities in drug offenses Guest Perspective Rep. Martin LaLonde The Legislature is moving toward a more humane approach to drug use and possession, centered in harm reduction and public health concerns rather than primarily the criminal justice system. This effort has included overdose prevention strategies, treatment on demand, needle exchange access and medication assisted treatment programs. But we can do more. To make progress in this area, the Legislature has been guided by expert recommendations. In July 2019, Gov. Phil Scott established the Justice Reinvestment II Working Group. It gathered representatives from all aspects of the criminal justice system, including legislators, members of the administration, prosecutors, defense attorneys and representatives from law enforcement and the courts. Among other issues, the group sought to understand and make recommendations regarding disparities in Vermont’s criminal justice system. The working group examined national and Vermont data showing that prosecution of drug offenses disproportionately impacts communities of color. In Vermont, although Black defendants are no more likely than white defendants to be convicted of felony drug offenses, when convicted they are significantly more likely to be incarcerated than white defendants. They are less likely to receive a deferred sentence or probation or be diverted to treatment or a community justice center. To address this disproportionate impact, the working group recommended that lower- to mid-level felony drug possession offenses should be reclassified as misdemeanors. It also recommended a reevaluation of drug amount thresholds and associated penalties for offenses involving the sale of drugs. In short, the recommendation was to reduce penalties for drug offenses, which will, in turn, reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system. As the working group was conducting its examination, the Vermont Sentencing Commission was undertaking its own assessment of drug offenses. In 2018, the Legislature tasked the commission with making recommendations on restructuring Vermont’s criminal
code, including proposing changes to its drug offenses. The commission endorsed Vermont state’s attorneys’ proposal that the penalties for certain drug offenses should be reduced. They suggested reductions for consistency across all criminal offenses because equivalent degrees of harm and community impact should carry similar consequences. In addition, they sought to have potential penalties conform to actual court outcomes, reflecting the sentences that judges actually impose. The state’s attorneys reviewed data from the Crime Research Group on actual sentences and looked to their own experiences as prosecutors, while balancing the interests of public safety with the policy desire to reduce punitive exposure. This past week, the House passed H.505, which implements the recommendations of the Justice Reinvestment Working Group and the sentencing commission. The bill changes some felony possession offenses to misdemeanors, and when drug possession offenses are misdemeanors, the cases are presumptively diverted to restorative justice or treatment. Also, individuals charged with a misdemeanor do not face the same level of
collateral consequences as those charged with a felony. The bill also moves toward a public health approach to addressing drug use by establishing a Drug Use Standards Advisory Board of experts and those with lived experiences. Those who possess drugs for personal use should not face the same consequences as those who sell or traffic drugs. The goal of the advisory board is to determine what constitutes a standard amount of drugs for personal use. The board’s recommendations will inform the Legislature’s understanding of appropriate possession amounts so that it can further consider which possession offenses should be classified as misdemeanors rather than felonies. Nationally, drug possession continues to be the leading offense for which people are arrested, with over 1.1 million arrests in 2020. Currently, Black people make up 24 percent of drug arrests in the U.S., almost double their demographic percentage. They are also nationally three times more likely to be arrested for drug offenses than white people, despite selling and using drugs at the same rates. In Vermont, Black people were over 14 times more likely than white people to be defendants in
a felony drug case and, as noted above, more likely to be imprisoned if convicted. The current drug laws are concerning beyond the racial disparities we see. Between 2007 and 2019, people in Vermont were charged with drug possession over 10,000 times, and in nearly half of those cases the only charge was drug possession. Yet this approach plainly has not reduced the drug problem, as we can see from the
rising rates of drug overdoses in Vermont. By reducing the punitive nature of the state’s response, H.505 helps move Vermont toward a more effective and humane approach to addressing drug offenses. The bill now moves to the Senate. Rep. Martin LaLonde is a Democrat who represents South Burlington in Chittenden 7-1.
Letters to the Editor Nick family thanks Shelburne for special day To the Editor: We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the town of Shelburne and the community for celebrating our daughter Megan Nick’s Olympic success on Megan Nick Day, March 16. It was such a special day for our family, and we feel incredibly fortunate to live in Shelburne. We especially want to thank Lee Krohn and his wonderful photography skills, Nini Anger for organizing the parade and the event, Betsy Cieplicki and Susan Craig for set-up, Tom Anger for driving Megan, Shelburne’s
police, fire department, first responders and the work crew, and all the businesses who helped to make the day possible. Thanks also to Luce Hillman presenting the town plaque and Kathryn Becker Van Haste, state director for Bernie Sanders for presenting the Congressional Record. Additionally, we would like to thank Gov. Phil Scott for recognizing our daughter at Green Mountain Training Center, as well as Sen. Patrick Leahy and State Rep. Jessica Brumstead for their recognitions of Megan and her accomplishments. Jeff and Colleen Nick
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COMMUNITY Community Notes Spin it good, help save lives The Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary and Shelburne Athletic Club are holding a spina-thon to raise money to buy automated external defibrillators for the three towns the club serves, Saturday, April 9, 7-10 a.m., at the Shelburne Athletic Club. Spinners can choose to ride for one, two or three 45-minute sessions. Each session is $20, and all dollars raised will go toward the purchase of defibrillators. “We’re excited to provide this life-saving technology to our three towns,” said Carrie Fenn, president-elect of Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary. “We’ll provide the training to town employees and any other citizens that would like to be certified in the use of these devices.” Join the fun or donate to the cause by going to bit.ly/3MWK5iN. For more information contact Susan Grimes at susang821@ gmail.com.
Drive to Alaska with Jim Donovan Jim Donovan will share sights and experiences driving from Charlotte to Anchorage, Alaska, in 2019, including his route along the entire length of the Alaska highway at the next Charlotte Senior Center Wednesday lecture on March 30, 1-2 p.m. The free, in-person lectures
start at 1 p.m. Questions? Leave a message at (802) 425-6345 or visit charlotteseniorcentervt.org.
Upcoming blood drives Thursday, April 14, 2-7 p.m., Charlotte Senior Center, 212 Ferry Road, Charlotte.
Register ahead for Age Well meals The Age Well meal pickup for Thursday, March 24 is from 11 a.m. to noon, Charlotte Senior Center, 212 Ferry Road, and features roast pork with sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and onions, wheat bread, oatmeal raisin cookie and milk. You must have pre-registered by Monday, March 21, with Lori York, 802-425-6371 or lyork@ charlotteseniorcentervt.org The meal on Thursday, March 31 — register by March 28 — is a turkey burger with vegetable gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, dinner roll, peach and Craisin crisp and milk. The meal on Thursday, April 7 — register by April 4 — is sweet and sour port with vegetables, brown rice with lentils and vegetables, green beans, dinner roll, congo bar and milk. The meal on Thursday, April 14 — register by April 11 — is baked ham with raisin sauce, sweet potatoes, Capri blend vegetables, dinner roll, Easter cake with icing and milk. Check the website for
News from Pierson Library last-minute cancellations at charlotteseniorcentervt.org.
St. Catherine’s, Age Well team up to provide meal Age Well and St. Catherine’s of Siena Parish in Shelburne are teaming up to provide a meal to go for anyone age 60 and older on Tuesday, April 12. The meal will be available for pick up in the parking lot, 72 Church Street, 11 a.m. to noon. The menu is baked ham with raisin sauce, sweet potatoes, Capri blend vegetables, dinner roll, Easter cake with icing and milk. To order a meal: email (preferred) Sheryl at soberding@ yahoo.com or call 802-825-8546 by April 7. If this is a first-time order, provide your name, address, phone number, and date of birth. If you haven’t filled out a 2022 congregate meal registration, bring a completed registration form with you or send one to Age Well, 875 Roosevelt Highway, Suite 210, Colchester VT 05446. Forms will be available at meal pick up or download the registration form from bit.ly/3JttGjH.
Graduations and milestones Courtney Vincent of Shelburne was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at the University of New Hampshire with honors.
Book discussion group tackles new Jane Goodall book A new three-session book discussion group based on “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide Trying Times” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams (2021) will start on March 30. Participation is limited to 12. Interested? Call 802-9855124, email circulation@ shelburnevt.org, or stop by the circulation desk for more information or to sign up. The program is free. Staff will have copies of the books available to all participants. Meeting dates will be Wednesdays, March 30, April 6 and April 13. The discussion group will be led by Kit Anderson, a Shelburne resident and retired University of Vermont professor who taught environmental science at the Rubenstein School, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College
Ursula W. Zia of Shelburne was named to second honors on the Clark University dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. Olivia Miller of Shelburne participated in Emerson Stage’s production of “Next to Normal,” performed Jan. 27-31
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in the Greene Theater at Emerson College in Boston. The play shares the story of an American family and the mother’s struggle with mental health, presenting it with love, sympathy and heart. Miller is majoring in design and technology in the Class of 2025. Anais Carpentier of Shelburne was named to the fall 202 dean’s list at Western New England University. Carpentier is working toward a degree in psychology. The following students from Shelburne have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester: Mia Brumsted, Abigail Harkness and Hannah Webster. Jake Schaefer of Shelburne has been named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at the University of Tampa. Graduates of Champlain College after the fall 2021 semester included: Chloe Elliott of Shelburne, master’s degree in business administration; and Christopher Trudel of Shelburne, bachelor’s in integrated studies. Edward Tyler of Shelburne, a computer science major, was named to the dean’s list for the See COMMUNITY NOTES on page 10
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Obituary Corrine Longe Corrine Madeline Griffiths Longe, 96, of Williston, died on Saturday, March 12, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer following a remarkably healthy and full life. Corrine was predeceased by her husband and childhood sweetheart, Raymond Longe, to whom she was married for 54 years prior to his death in 2000. She was also predeceased by her parents, Emerson and Laura (Plant) Griffiths; her daughter, Suzanne Grenier; and her siblings, Ila Mae, Leona, Allaine, Fredrica and Frederick. Corrine was a wonderful Mama, Gram and Gigi. She treasured time with her family and made celebrations and gatherings special. She loved Christmas and worked hard all year to make gifts for everyone —- gorgeous quilts, elaborate tree skirts, personalized stockings, placemat sets, porcelain dolls,
snowbaby ornaments customized for one’s hobbies and delicious baked goods. She welcomed new babies with hand-sewn burp cloths and taggie blankies, proud to make changes to improve the template, and new neighbors with custom curtains or throw pillows to help them feel at home. She cared about helping others and making those around her comfortable. Corrine was deeply committed to her Catholic faith and strove to help all of God’s children. She hired employees who she knew needed to catch a break, ran errands and cooked meals for friends in need, sat for hours with loved ones who were sick or dying, and gave reassurance to anyone who called and needed an ear. She had strong opinions, a determined work ethic and an appreciation for a job well done — along with a stubborn streak and a fiercely loyal disposition.
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These traits served her well as she overcame the challenges of growing up in an orphanage following her mother’s death when she was just 4 years old, having to join the workforce at a Winooski mill instead of pursuing a high school education, and later helping Raymond run their family business, Champlain Lanes. She was proud of what she overcame and dedicat-
ed her life to being the best daughter, sister, wife and mother she could imagine despite few memories of her own mom. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and spent much of their retirement in Florida, but always returned to Vermont in the summer. Corrine enjoyed the simple things like camping at Apple Tree Bay, playing Uno and Skip Bo with her grandchildren, gathering for bingo and cooking wonderful mac and cheese for family events. She is survived by her sons, Michael and partner, Pam of Winterville, N.C., Randy and wife, Nancy of Charlotte, and Andrew of Winooski. She also leaves eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild to carry on her loving and generous spirit. Her beautiful smile, sharp wit, creative energy and, most importantly, her unconditional love will
be missed. The family would like to thank Corrine’s beloved hospice caregivers, Haley and Sissy, the amazing team of staff and volunteers at the Respite House, and members of her church community, including Kathy and Father Charles. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored if you sent contributions in Corrine’s memory to the UVM Cancer Cente, Given 3N, 89 Beaumont Ave., Burlington VT 05405, or the McClure-Miller Respite House, UVM HHH, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester VT 05446. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 32 Lincoln Street in Essex Junction. Arrangements are in care of the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service. To send online condolences to her family, please visit readyfuneral.com.
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Clockwise from top: Olympic bronze medalist Megan Nick arrives to Megan Nick Day March 16 in style with a Shelburne Fire Department escort with her father, Jeff, and Tom Anger behind the wheel of a classic MG. Throngs of fans and supporters wait in line to meet Nick at the Shelburne Field House. Nick addresses the crowd.
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Megan Nick signs an autograph for an adoring fan. With her father, Jeff, on Megan Nick Day March 16. Nick’s bronze medal.
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A throng of eager fans gathered to meet Olympic bronze medalist and Shelburne native Megan Nick at the Shelburne Fieldhouse March 16. Nick arrived by Shelburne fire truck and gave a speech thanking the community for putting the event together to honor her. Nick won the bronze in freestyle aerial skiing at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing last month and was back home for the first time. After the speech, Nick signed autographs and posed for pictures with a long line of Shelburne residents, many of whom where kids.
She also let fans hold her bronze medal and take pictures with it as well. Palmer’s Sugarhouse handed out free maple snow cones to celebration-goers. Nick’s parents, Jeff and Colleen, were also in attendance. “We are absolutely thrilled, and so proud of our daughter for doing this,” Jeff Nick said. “We just were there for support, we gave her a little bit of advice, but she pretty much did this all on her own.” The Olympian thanked the town for setting up the celebration. “This was awesome, I am so grateful to the town of Shelburne for setting this up, and to be able to finally celebrate.”
Nick also offered a bit of advice for anyone wanting to follow in her footsteps. “When it came down to it, it was just the hard work that I had to put in. I had a lot of lows, and luckily, I had family and friends to support me through those lows,” she said. The town of Shelburne designated March 16, 2022, as Megan Nick Day.
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fall 2021 semester at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The following students from Shelburne have been named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester: Allie Hardy and Gerrit Pottmeyer. Amanda Holt of Shelburne was named to the University of Utah’s fall 2021 dean’s list. Shelburne resident Charles Averill was named to the dean’s list at Syracuse University for fall 2021 term. Isabella Davitt, a senior media studies and digital arts major from Shelburne, was named
to fall 2021 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College. Alexander Preis, a sophomore psychology major from Shelburne, was named to fall 2021 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College. Natalle Meiler, a psychology major from Shelburne was named to fall 2021 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College. Emma Anderson, a secondary education and history major from Shelburne, was named to fall 2021 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College. Brooke Smith from Shel-
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continued from page 1 that were never acknowledged by the chief.” “In policing, there is no clearer message that you are not supported than when you are assaulted and require medical care, you never hear from your chief,” Baker wrote. Baker’s “cultural assessment” of the department comes as the force is struggling to fill shifts. The department has lost over a dozen employees in the past six months, including several dispatchers. It has been staffed with a skeleton crew ever since, with Lt. Michael Thomas serving as acting chief. The department, meanwhile, is awaiting resolution to a dispute over a new police and dispatch union contract that might resolve longstanding pay issues that Thomas has said could help the department attract new officers. The town selectboard approved a final version of the contract but Jimmy Mack, the acting president of the local union, said the union is still “ironing out some wording on a couple different sections” of the contract. Staffing problems were compounded when Noble put himself on extended family leave in late December. He is currently in mediation with town officials to determine his future with the department. Baker interviewed 11 current and former staff members of the department from Dec. 30 to Feb. 9, who all said they had “no faith in the process” that originally selected Noble as chief and that there was “undue influence of a certified part-time officer” within the department, who is unidentified but who sources say is Bob Lake, the department’s only known certified part-time officer. Lake’s de facto leadership was one of the primary reasons many employees left the agency, Baker wrote. From his interviews, Baker said officers described having a part-timer controlling a significant list of key tasks, from hiring, equipment purchases and “selection of assignments,” as troubling. Baker described one incident involving leadership “that could have constituted a hostile work environment.” Neither Lake nor Noble could be reached for comment. The process of Noble’s promotion as chief set the stage for the “chaotic environment” that later emerged, Baker said. Noble took over the position from Jim Warden, who Baker described as “well liked and well respected in the community.” Baker said there was an “heir apparent” in the department who staff expected to be promoted to the top role but was passed over,
which “divided the staff into camps.” The heir apparent is not named in the report, but it is well understood to be then-Sgt. Allen Fortin, the longtime No. 2 under Warden, according to anonymous sources. The town hoped to keep Baker’s report secret, but the Shelburne News appealed the town’s decision not to release it and eventually prevailed despite opposition from town attorney Brian Monaghan and town manager Lee Krohn. “There was a recognition that the former chief was ‘old school’ and the SPD needed to be modernized,” Baker wrote. “There was an expectation that with a new chief coming into the leadership role that there would be changes. What was perceived as a flawed ... selection process left the staff divided on supporting Chief Noble.” There appeared to be a period when Noble had been attempting to modernize and improve the department, officers told Baker, but after some time Noble became disengaged and “checked out,” Baker wrote. “This left a leadership void in the SPD with little direction and communication with staff. My experience is when there is a leadership void the strongest personality will often become the de facto leader — sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad.” Baker, in his conclusion, recommended the leadership issue in the department “be dealt with swiftly. The current circumstances are not sustainable and will at some point have an effect on the safety of the town of Shelburne.”
‘Complicated matter’ The report, long awaited by residents in Shelburne, is now
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posted on the town’s website. (It can also be found bit.ly/3qv14ir) But it was only after the Shelburne News appealed a denial of the records request by town manager Lee Krohn that the selectboard moved to release the report. Officials in town hall received the completed report sometime at the end of February but declined to release it to the public citing concerns over personnel issues. When asked, selectboard board chair Michael Ashooh said the selectboard, Krohn and the town’s attorney had all seen the report. Krohn said he had initially denied the newspaper’s request “on two counts under the statutes,” specifically that it may have related to “personal documents relating to an individual” or to “records of interdepartmental or intradepartmental communications.” The newspaper quickly appealed the decision, contending that the report falls under “records relating to management and direction of a law enforcement agency,” under the public record’s statute. The appeal was made during a hearing on Tuesday, March 15,
where Krohn said he was only “trying to be prudent and cautious about the nature of documents that get disclosed.” “(The Shelburne News) cited one piece where (they) believe calls for the release of the record. I’ve cited two others where I believe it calls not to,” he said. “It’s just a complicated matter.” When asked about the possibility of redacting parts of the report that disclose employee information, Krohn said that the report “is brief and to the point.” “I feel that it’d be very difficult to redact anything and not simply disclose it all,” he said. “So again, if the board upholds the appeal and overturns my decision, that’s fine. I recognize that as your right to do that. But I think it’s — I could review it again, (but) my gut is it’s probably an all or nothing approach.” After going into deliberative session, the selectboard moved to
release the report with redactions. Mike Donoghue, a reporter for Vermont News First and a contributor to the Shelburne News, said after the decision was made that the selectboard should look for a new lawyer to make redactions to the report because it “is an apparent, obvious conflict of interest when you’re going to use the same lawyer that has said, ‘Don’t give them out.’” “I think, for your own protection, you should get a good lawyer who knows the law and follows it,” he said. “It’s clear it’s a public record. It’s a public record paid by the taxpayers.” Selectboard chair Mike Ashooh said the town would “see if we can find somebody else to help us with that decision.” “These are very difficult issues. I know when you’re in the public, and you’re looking, it seems like we’re being dodgy,” Ashooh said. “But we have an obligation to the town to protect our employees. And it’s not just about current employees. It’s about anybody that comes to this town to work for us, we have to demonstrate our commitment to privacy, and so I’m concerned about that. I don’t want people to think the Shelburne Selectboard doesn’t care about personal privacy.” Monaghan, the town’s attorney, ended up performing the review of the report before its eventual release. Michael Donoghue contributed to this report.
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While it was a bitterly cold morning following the last big snowstorm on March 13, 98 of the 185 runners who registered turned out for the Leprechaun Dash 5K and 10K. Racers ran for the chance to win free racing with racevermont. com in 2022. The group organizes and hosts up to 13 races per year, everything from a 5K to a half marathon. The next race is the 2nd annual Shelburne 5K/10K and Half Marathon on Saturday, May 7. Up to 500 runners are expected for a race that takes half marathon runners from Shelburne Field House to Route 7, Bostwick Road, Orchard Road and Meach Cove before returning to the field house.
Leprechaun Dash 5K/10K Sunday, March 13 Shelburne finishers 1 Christine Dunbar - 47 25:37.71 2 Emily Saber - 28 29:56.64 3 Eric Jones - 55 30:12.73 4 Nora Richard - 16 39:27.61 5 Nick Thant - 42 49:53.45 Overall men, Shelburne 1 Eric Jones 5 Nick Thant Overall women, Shelburne 1 Christine Dunbar 2 Emily Saber 3 Nora Richard
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continued from page 1 chairman Michael Ashooh said. Monaghan said the town did not meet with Kehoe, but emails were exchanged last Thursday. The town announced Dec. 27 that Noble placed himself on up to 12 weeks of paid family leave. It followed a rocky year that saw more than a dozen police officers and emergency dispatchers resign. Blais said Noble’s long leave ended more than a week ago, but the two sides agreed to a two-week extension. That will allow time to determine Noble’s future, he said. Noble, 53, of Williston, must reach August 2023 to get his full municipal retirement, officials have said.
State police on the road The mediation session comes as the town of Shelburne reached an agreement with Vermont State Police to begin providing law enforcement services to help fill patrol shifts for the town’s shortstaffed police department. The plan for Shelburne is like a recent agreement the town of Springfield reached with the state police, Col. Matthew Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police, said. Fully trained state troopers will be used to handle only emergency calls between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. each day. After about 2 a.m. state troopers would be called out from home to respond to serious inci-
dents, like burglaries in progress, domestic or aggravated assaults or serious car crashes. Less serious issues would have to wait until the day shift when Shelburne Police resume patrols at 7 a.m. Acting chief Michael Thomas has been looking in recent months at all various options, including hiring deputies from the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department or partnering with Hinesburg Police, which patrols 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Both options proved unworkable. Birmingham said before Vermont State Police can consider helping any police department the chief has to investigate all possible alternatives. He said state police has its own staffing crisis but is willing to do what it can in the short-term to help towns with police departments. State police Maj. James Whitcomb, commander of the uniform division, and Capt. Matthew Daley, troop commander for Northern Vermont, met with Thomas, Krohn and Ashooh to discuss final details March 17. Whitcomb, who lives in Shelburne, said the meeting lasted about 45 minutes and Vermont State Police would begin responding to calls March 21. He said the meeting was “making sure the town knew where we were” about responding only to life safety calls during the eight-hour overnight shift. The agreement requires Shelburne emergency dispatchers,
in consultation with the on-call upper police management — Thomas and two patrol sergeants — to determine the phone calls that need an immediate response between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Dispatchers in the Shelburne Emergency Communication Center will continue to answer all phone calls around the clock, Thomas, Ashooh and Krohn said in a joint statement to the Shelburne News. “The goals of this approach are to get us through this challenging period and continue providing 24/7/365 service and protection, while reducing stresses upon our police officers with far fewer overtime hours required of them,” the statement said. Shelburne Police is authorized for 12 full-time officers but is at about half-staff. Resignations have left the department with a half dozen full-time and part-time certified officers. Thomas said Tuesday the town does have one new parttime police officer now on board. The employee completed the two-week school for part-time officers and still needs 400 hours of field training and a few more classes before going solo. There had been discussion that Noble might return as a detective, but the state police agreement requires a police agency to pull all officers from special units, including detectives, and put them on the road before troopers will respond to calls.
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Shelburne Tree Committee provides options for future of local ash trees KELLY MORETON
Cutting down trees is controversial, but the emerald ash borer has the destructive potential to negatively change the urban landscape of Shelburne. Preemptively removing ash trees from public areas is a recommended strategy to reduce infestation. Furthermore, emerald ash borer weakens ash trees in such a way that makes the trees more dangerous — and more costly — to remove once infested by the invasive insect’s larvae. The first round of preemptive removal has begun in the southeast corner of Shelburne. Shelburne’s Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan includes interplanting new trees among currently standing ash trees so that the landscape will not be
changed as radically when the ash trees need to be removed. Recently, some young honey locust trees and a burr oak were planted among the mature ash trees on School Street. More interplantings are planned and will happen soon. Planting new trees in public areas and along right of ways will be a priority as funds become available. In the last two years, Shelburne has received two tree planting grants from Vermont Urban and Community Forestry. Combined, selective inoculation, interplanting, preemptive removal and planting new trees of other species create an integrated plan to minimize the imminent threat to Shelburne’s landscape. The selectboard approved funds in 2021 to initiate the management plan, which will
require multiple years of diligence. Shelburne’s plan can be viewed on the Shelburne Tree Committee webpage, where you can also find more information on emerald ash borer.
What can you do? Donate to the Shelburne Tree Fund, which is a general fund for the purchase of new trees to be planted in public spaces and along public right of ways. Families, neighborhoods, groups and organizations are all encouraged to combine their efforts. How about a fundraiser or a bake sale for trees? A donation form and instructions can be found at shelburnevt. org. Kelly Moreton is a member of the Shelburne Tree Committee.
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