Shelburne News - 12-1-22

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Pierce plans next steps in records lawsuit

Judge to review documents requested by former Shelburne planning director

LIBERTY DARR STAFF WRITER

A state court on Nov. 17 issued an order in a lawsuit filed by Shel burne’s former zoning and plan ning director Dean Pierce against the town and its town manager Lee Krohn over a slew of public records requests that he claimed were improperly denied.

The split court decision denied many of Pierce’s requests as they were outside the “scope of complaint,” but the judge did allow him to review other docu

ments.

The first two records requests, filed Dec. 24, 2021, were for materials and communications “pertaining to the performance of staff at the planning and zoning department that in any way consti tutes a complaint or expression of opinion ... received from any person.” The second request sought any communications or documentation pertaining “to the performance or behavior of town manager Lee Krohn that in any way constitutes a complaint.”

Krohn denied those requests

“on the basis that any such docu ments are ‘personal documents relating to an individual, includ ing information in any files main tained to hire, evaluate, promote, or discipline any employee of a public agency.’”

The third request, filed Jan. 3, asked for a variety of commu nications “occurring outside public hearings or public meet ings” between Krohn and former selectboard chair Jerry Storey and former Shelburne Develop ment Review Board chair David Hillman, among others. These

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requests related to several devel opment projects in town, commu nications with the applicants of those projects and a document visible on screen during the select board meeting on March 23, 2022.

The issue erupted at a conten tious February 2022 selectboard meeting when Pierce first made the request for the records, and where Krohn publicly criticized his former planning director.

Krohn, at the subsequent selectboard meeting, apologized to the selectboard for malign ing criticisms of his performance

as “a fishing expedition and a witch hunt, seeking to manufac ture discord and doubt about my performance as your town manag er,” among other comments during the previous meeting.

Following that squabble, Pierce filed a fourth request for “a letter placed in the file of a Town of Shelburne employee as a result of Selectboard action taken on Feb. 17,” which Pierce had reason to believe was regarding Krohn.

Krohn denied this request on

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Snow geese at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison on their annual migration south.

a veteran just by looking’

Col. Bud Ockert opened his Shelburne Veterans Day presen tation by reading the Pulitzer Prize-winning American journal ist and war correspondence Ernie Pyle’s definition of a veteran.

“A vet is an ordi nary and yet extraor dinary human being who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs,” Pyle wrote.

Ockert noted that Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day to celebrate the end of World War I, which officially began on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

In 1954, Congress removed the word armistice and replaced it with veterans to honor American veter ans of all wars.

Ockert pointed to Russia, Belar us, Ukraine, Germany and Japan to show the difference in how some countries celebrate the remem brance of their wars and war dead.

often, their lives. He emphasized that the peace we all enjoy between our wars is mostly paid for by the death of veterans and some civil ians.

Ockert used his own family’s experiences to demonstrate how the lives of veterans and their fami lies are affect ed. For him, this included separation from family and friends, 19 moves in 25 years of married life, children who attended nine different grades in 12 different schools in 12 years of schooling.

PHOTO BY LEE KROHN

He reminded the attendees that veterans are just individuals will ing to endure long separations from their families, freeze in extreme ly cold temperatures, bake in the heat of the desert and wild jungles, possibly lose limbs and, far too

But wonderful experiences were had as well, including spring vacation in Spain, junior prom in the Heidelberg Castle, graduation from Heidelberg High School with graduation in the Heidelberg City Hall, visit to Normandy’s beach es, seeing the Berlin Wall, and the opportunity to visit throughout Europe.

Ockert, a Shelburne native, ended his presentation by reading an article entitled, “What is a Vet,” meant to remind us that we can’t identify a vet just by looking.

“A vet is an ordinary and yet extraordinary human being who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs.”

— Ernie Pyle

Shelburne veteran recalls his service, sacrifices of others

Shelburne welcomes back light festival

Starting this week, Shelburne Museum’s campus will radiate with the spectacular holi day event, Winter Lights, now in its second season with expanded offerings including a special Ice Bar night. This winter extrava ganza begins on Thursday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m.

Fourteen of the museum’s buildings and gardens have been decorated in multicolored light arrangements for Winter Lights, which runs from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s Day. The campus will be illumi nated for the event with the Hershell-Spill man Carousel bedecked, the Ticonderoga floating on a sea of light, Beach Woods twin kling, the Electra Havemeyer Webb Memo rial Building aglow, and more.

Winter Lights runs through Sunday, Jan. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. on select dates.

Purchase timed tickets at shelburnemu seum.org. For accessibility accommodations call (802) 985-0831.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 3-17, Free for children under 3.

The new ice bar at Winter Lights will be open on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and features two outdoor ice bars stocked with local spirits, wine and beer.

Tickets are $85 for the general public, $75 for members and $70 for Barnstormers members.

PHOTO BY ANDY DUBACK

Shelburne Museum’s 45-acre campus floats in a sea of light for its Winter Lights event.

Total reported incidents: 56

Traffic stops: 3

Warnings: 3

Medical emergencies: 25

Suspicious incidents: 7

Agency assists: 2

Citizen assists: 4

Automobile incidents: 2

Car crash: 2

Animal problem: 2

Fire: 2 Theft: 2

Alarms: 3

Pending investigations: 2

Top Incidents:

Nov. 14 at 7:24 a.m., a man was found wrapped in a blanket

sleeping on the side of Shel burne Road near Drew Lane. Officers contacted the person and they said they were fine, police said.

Nov. 14 at 12:52 p.m., a two-car crash was reported with no injuries.

Nov. 15 at 8:31 a.m., a retail theft was reported at Walgreens.

Nov. 15 at 9:59 p.m., a suspicious person was going through a dumpster in the Shelburne Shopping Park. The person was identified and released.

Nov. 16 at 10:25 a.m., a two-car crash was reported from earli er in the day.

Nov. 16 at 10:57 a.m., a Harrington Avenue man told police that a barefoot man was banging on a neighboring building door. Officers determined the man was locked out of his home.

Nov. 16 at 5:44 p.m., a raccoon was acting aggressive ly toward people, police said. The animal was found, destroyed and turned over to the game warden for testing.

Nov. 17 at 6:42 p.m., a stray dog was found and returned to its human.

Nov. 18 at 5:03 p.m., a caller reported a theft of items from his room at the Quality Inn.

The incident is under investi gation.

Nov. 20 at 9:20 a.m., Shelburne police assisted Essex County New York Sheriff’s Depart ment with theft investigation. Nov. 20 at 11:35 a.m., police

assisted Burlington policee with recovering a stolen vehi cle found parked near Route 7 Deli.

Nov. 20 at 4:59 p.m., a tree was reportedly caught on power lines.

Know How to Detect a Gas Leak

Stay Safe This Holiday Season and Throughout the Winter Smell

Natural gas is normally odorless. A distinctive, pungent odor, similar to rotten eggs, is added so that you will recognize it quickly.

See

Hear

You may see a white cloud, mist, fog, bubbles in standing water, or blowing dust. You may also see vegetation that appears to be dead or dying for no apparent reason.

You may hear an unusual noise like a roaring, hissing, or whistling.

If You Suspect a Leak:

Move immediately to a safe location. Call VGS at 1-800639-8081, or call 911, with the exact location. Do not smoke or operate electrical switches or appliances. These items may produce a spark that might ignite the gas or result in a dangerous condition.

Do not assume someone else will report the condition.

Protect Meters and Vents from Ice and Snow

Don’t push or pile deep snow around meters and ensure whoever removes snow from your property knows meter and appliance vent locations. Use extreme care when clearing snow surrounding, or large icicles above, meters and vents. If your meter gets encased in thick ice, please call us.

Nov. 18 at 4 p.m., Dustin M. Martin, 34, of Shelburne was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, driving with a criminal ly suspended license and giving false information to a police officer after police said he crashed his vehicle on Interstate 89 in South Burlington and fled on foot. He was taken into custody on Nov. 23. Two other vehicles were involved in the crash, which closed the road for a period of time. There were no injuries. South Burlington police, fire and rescue crews assisted at the scene.

Nov. 27 at 12:02 a.m., Dylan Hughes, 31, of South Burlington, was arrested

for driving under the influ ence, second offense, and driving with a criminally suspended license after a traffic stop on Shelburne Road near Harbor View Drive in South Burlington. Nov. 26 at 2:34 a.m., a traffic stop on I89 westbound in South Burlington resulted in the arrest of Kevin C. Warr, 25, of Shelburne, for driving under the influ ence, first offense. He was released into the custody of the Howard Center in St. Albans for detox. Nov. 25, 8:16 p.m., police arrested Donna Provost, 37, of St. George for driv ing under the influence, first offense, after she was stopped for speeding on I89 in South Burlington.

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It’s December folks. The season of buying crap no one wants.

Lately, the miracle of Christmas seems to be scoring the perfect present; a myth if there ever was one. You might as well believe a large, bearded man struggles down your chimney every year. Oh, wait a minute.

Since October, I’ve been beleaguered by a bazillion online holiday gift giving guides. Apparently, Christmas shopping should begin while wearing my Hallow een costume. These guides recommend an endless list of ludicrous gifts that will end up in next summer’s yard sale.

It’s hard to even know which guide to use. “37 Unique Gifts They Didn’t Even Think to Ask For” or “42 Holiday Gifts for Almost Everyone on Your List.” Almost? Gee, sorry mom.

Scrolling through these guides isn’t only confusing, it’s empirically a waste of time. Trust me. I’ve been doing it for weeks.

But rest easy merry gentlepeople, I got this. I’ll simply report which gift guides to avoid, curtailing your spending while reducing excruciating embarrassment. Call me an anti-elf if you will, but isn’t saving face and money the best present of all?

To start, here’s a clunker: “42 Gifts They’ll Probably Use Every Day.” Point your attention towards the word “prob ably.” That’ll tell you exactly how often these gifts will be used. Never.

It recommends giving a five-year jour nal. That’s 1,825 blank pages. Six hundred more than “War and Peace”!

Plus, raise your hand if you’re a woman and have received journals as gifts your entire life. Tell me, why aren’t men gifted these empty books meant for reflection? Does someone think women should write down their thoughts or they’ll forget them? Or that men don’t have any? I digress. Bottom line, no one wants a homework assignment for the holidays.

Another gem on the probably list: sweat-wicking workout pants. Who in their right mind would suggest buying your spouse a present that screams, “Get off the couch you lazy bum!” Unless they are sweatpants designed for gulping a gallon of eggnog, skip it.

Avoid this list: “60 Presents That Won’t

Be Regifted.” After all, trying to pass off anything monogrammed is plain awkward. Like when my sister asked what the CVF stood for on the lovely set of towels I regifted, I answered, “Obviously, it’s the airport code for Courchevel, France.”

To which she asked if I’d ever been there. I panicked and yelled, “None of your business! Merry Christmas!”

Also on this list, a “Jeopardy!” desk calendar. “What is stupid?” That’s what you answer when Mayim Bialik reads “Regift ing Last Year’s Calendar.”

This same list suggests more presents that nobody should have to unwrap. Like a terracotta plant pot that reads “Please Don’t Die,” a moisturizing butt mask (don’t ask) and a pizza blanket. No, that’s not a warmer for your pepperoni, it’s a fleece in the shape of a piece of pizza which somehow imparts, “You have no life. Or friends.”

The wackiest list might be “Gifts for Your Stressed Out Friends.” It recommends buying your friend an ice roller — for their face! Nothing says Christmas more than frostbite. Besides, save your money, pop a cube out of your pal’s cocktail and go to town. This list also touts bath bombs. You know what’s not calming? Anything with the word bomb.

Definitely stay clear of the guide “61 Gifts for People who Spend All Day at Their Desks.” It basically says, “Happy holidays, you have a fat ...”

A particularly bizarre list is “49 Gifts That’ll Help Save People from Them selves.” It egregiously promotes a water bottle inscribed with the word “poison” and a plastic screaming goat because … well, I actually have no idea why you’d give that. Next summer, I’ll look for one at a yard sale and get back to you.

No matter the title of the list, they all have one thing in common. They claim to save you time. Kind of ironic, isn’t it, when time is the best gift of all. Whether it’s call ing a friend, reading to your child, writing your loved one a letter or sitting around the table sharing a meal — isn’t it the time we spend together that fills us? And, better yet, we can only hope this gift of time is regifted again and again.

Carole Vasta Folley’s In Musing column has won awards from the Vermont Press Association, The New England Newspaper and Press Association and the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.

Carole Vasta Folley

Wilmot W. Irish

Wilmot W. Irish, 94, an emeri tus professor of agricultural engi neering at Cornell University, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at his residence in Shelburne. He was known for his kindness, posi tive spirit and helpfulness by all who met him.

Born July 15, 1928, in Burling ton, he was the son of the late Leo Pearl Irish and Cornelia Wheeler Irish of Shelburne. He graduat ed from Shelburne High School in 1945 and the University of Vermont in 1950, where he was active in ROTC.

After graduation he met and married the love of his life, Barbara Moffett, while working in Canan daigua, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant in Korea and was awarded the Bronze Star for actions on Sandbag Castle.

After returning from Korea, he completed his master’s degree at the University of Illinois in 1955, then worked in Storrs, Conn., as an assistant professor at the Univer sity of Connecticut. In 1960 he joined the Department of Agricul tural Engineering at Cornell where he specialized in farm structures, with responsibilities for the Exten

sion Plan Service and directing the formation of the Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service.

During his time at Cornell, he worked in the Agricultural Engi neering Department Extension Service improving dairy struc tures throughout New York, and designed facilities for loose cow housing at the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy, N.Y. He was a registered professional engineer in New York.

He was an active member

in Rotary International and the American Society of Agricultur al and Biological Engineers and served as secretary-treasurer of the North Atlantic Region. In 1981, he was awarded a Fulbright Grant to develop an agricultural engineer ing program at the University of Gezira in Sudan.

After returning he and Barba ra became very involved with the New York and national federation of music clubs. After Barbara’s death, he continued this work with his friend and companion Sophie Albrecht in Elyria, Ohio. In 2017 he returned to Shelburne to live his final years in the town where he grew up.

Wilmot was predeceased by his son, Wendell; his wife, Barbara; his sister, Ruth Morrow; and his grandson, Zeke Kassel.

He is survived by his son, Paul, daughter, Carol, their spous es, several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and one great grandson.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Shelburne United Methodist Church in Shelburne. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a church, food shelf or music orga nization of your choice.

Wilmot W. Irish

Seven Champlain Valley School District educators recently completed the Snelling Center for Government’s Vermont School Leadership Project. The district has a long history of encouraging leaders to participate in this 17-month professional development experience, and the 2022 group included 22 Vermont educators. From left, Courtney Krahn, assistant principal, Charlotte Central School; Jensa Bushey, CVSD district literacy leader; Angela Filion, principal, Allen Brook School; Sarah Crum, CVSD director of learning and innovation; Caitlin Bianchi, math coordinator, Williston Schools; Arthur Chiaravalli, Fairbanks house director, Champlain Valley Union High School; and Jennifer Roth, principal, Charlotte Central School.

Teachers’ association honors Shelburne paraeducator

Gloria Mantagaris, a paraed ucator at the Shelburne Commu nity School has been named the Vermont NEA’s Education Support Professional of the Year for 2023 according to the Vermont banch of the National Education Association.

A leader, negotiator and active member of the Champlain Valley Education Association, Mantagaris was instru mental in forming her district’s paraeducator mentor program. She has also helped secure extra sick time and an additional paid week during April break for her colleagues.

As Education Support Profes sional of the Year, Mantagaris will receive a $1,000 check, an all-ex

penses paid trip to the National Education Association education support professional conference in March and will represent the state in the national contest, which carries a top prize of $10,000.

“The core of my work is to foster trust ing relationships with all students,” she said in her application. “Student success is driven by meeting them at their needs and this something I live and work by.”

This marks the second year in a row that a Champlain Valley School District education support professional has received this recognition. Jimmy Johnson, one of our valued bus drivers, was honored last year.

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School leaders

Gloria Mantagaris

Pony party

COMMUNITY

its winter festival and craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 2-5 p.m. There will be hands-on crafting projects, a craft sale and silent auction, including this special auction item. Bid on mini pony party (four-person maximum, over 5 years of age) and spend time with these two cuties.

Community Notes

Shelburne tree lighting, carol sing Friday

Be sure not to miss Shelburne’s annual tree lighting and carol sing on Friday, Dec. 2, on the village green.

At 5:30 p.m., come join members of the bands Uncle Jimmy and The Rough Suspects as they lead festive caroling on

the green.

At 6 p.m., the town tree will be lit, and after the tree lighting kids can visit with Santa at the Shel burne Town Hall. Apple cider, hot chocolate and treats will be served.

A craft for kids will be offered by the Pierson Library staff at this festive family event.

More at shelburnevt.org/160/ parks-recreation.

Seniors discuss joining Village to Village Network

Several Shelburne residents are holding a meeting to consid er joining the Village-to-Village Network, a national organization supporting community-based, nonprofit organizations of neigh bors supporting seniors.

The Shelburne meeting to discuss joining the network is Monday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Pierson Library.

Local villages connect members to a wide array of prac tical support services and provide social connections that enable older adults to enjoy a rich, inde pendent and healthy quality of life. Villages build a sense of commu nity and offer resources, health and wellness activities, assistance with transportation, light home mainte nance and technology coaching.

There are currently two villag es in Vermont serving seniors in the Mt. Mansfield and Lamoille Valley areas.

Email kbaronvt@gmail.com for more information.

Tryout now for Players new ‘swashbuckling comedy’

The Shelburne Players is hold ing auditions for its March produc tion of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” a swashbuckling comedy by Mary Lynn Dobson.

Auditions are Monday, Dec. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 6:30

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Shelburne Craft School hosts

to 8:30 p.m. in the Pierson Library Community Room in Shelburne. Email the director at sureidst john@gmail.com if you need to set up a virtual audition.

Callbacks will be on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and rehearsals start Jan. 17. Perfor mances are set for March 17-25.

More at shelburneplayers.com.

Author takes readers on a journey at reading

Author C. Jane Taylor will host a reading of her book, “Spirit Traf fic,” at the Hinesburgh Public House on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2-5 p.m.

The reading and book signing will be followed by a discussion and moth-style storytelling with audience members sharing their own adventure stories.

The reading follows Taylor’s 97-day, 13,000-mile national book tour by motorcycle from May-Au gust during which she presented at libraries, bookstores, bike shops, and in people’s homes from Maine to California.

“Spirit Traffic” recounts how, at the age of 50, the author learned to ride a motorcycle, overcame the terror of navigating her steep dirt driveway in Vermont and, three days after her son’s college graduation, set off with him and her husband on a 10,000-mile two-wheel adventure that took them all into uncharted territory — both as novice riders and as a family.

As if in the saddle of her dualsport BMW, the reader will expe rience the good, the bad and the heartbreak of her journey as she grapples with impermanence, sexuality, hot flashes, high winds and tailgating tour buses.

Limited seating. Register at info@hinesburghpublichouse.com.

Book launch

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Pierson Library

A book launch for local author Rob Broder will be held at the Pierson Library on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 10:30 a.m.

Copies of the book, “Ripple Grove,” will be available for sale. Broder is the author of several children’s titles and serves as our library’s program coordinator. This latest story, published by Chicago Review Press and illustrated by Melissa Larson, is about a father and daughter’s walk through an enchanted forest.

Poetry slam night

Join current Shelburne poet laureate Rob Broder and his prede cessor Rick Bessette on Wednes day, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. This program continues the free second Wednesday series, supported by

the Vermont Humanities Council, the Shelburne Historical Society and the Friends of the Pierson Library. For upcoming programs in 2023, visit piersonlibrary.org.

Story times

Story times are now offered three times a week in the children’s reading area. The new times are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. for stories that encourage wiggles.

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C. Jane Taylor. See community note , below left.

Coaches announce soccer all-stars

The Vermont Soccer Coach es Association has announced its All-State honors to the following players:

All-State girls

Division I

• Rachel Kelley, South Burlington, midfield

• Oakley Machanic, South Burlington, midfield

• Ava Barron, CVU, midfield

• Stella Dooley, CVU, back

• Anna Morton, CVU, midfield

• Chloe Pecor, CVU, forward

Division II

• Sunshine Clark, Rice Memorial, goalkeeper

• Raven Mccray-Fay, Rice Memorial, back

• Claire Vincent, Rice Memorial, back

Division III

• Hannah Cleary, Peoples Academy, midfield

• Josie Simone, Peoples Academy, goalkeeper

• Orly Bryan, Stowe, forward

• Sarah Hailey, Stowe, forward

• Ellie Zimmerman, Stowe, back

All-State boys

Division I

• Eli Marden, CVU, midfield

• Diego Robinson, CVU, back

• Zach Spitznagle, CVU, forward

• Ali Hammond, South Burlington, midfield

• Andrew Chandler, South Burlington, goalkeeper

• Oliver Clifford, South Burlington, back

• Nathaniel Hasenecz, South Burlington, midfield

• Evan Richardson, South Burlington, midfield

Division II

• Cade Bretton, Rice Memorial, midfield

• Jackson Strong, Rice Memorial, back

Division III

• Sawyer Beck, Peoples Academy, forward

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• Chandler Follensbee, Peoples Academy, goalkeeper

• Rowan McClain, Peoples Academy, forward

• Nathan Nolan, Peoples Academy, midfield

• Tomforde Guffey, Stowe, back

• Carson Matckie, Stowe, back

• Ben Nissenbaum, Stowe, midfield

• Woody Reichelt, Stowe, midfield

• Henry Riley, Stowe, midfield

Additionally, the association has selected the following coaches to be recognized as Coach of the Year for 2022:

• Girls, small schools (DII and DIV): Kim Prestridge, White River Valley

• Girls, large schools (DI and DII): Pete Albright, Mt. Mansfield Union

• Boys, small schools: Shane Bufano, Stowe

• Boys, large schools: Adolphe Lumumba, South Burlington

By a vote of the coaches, Victor Vieriu was selected as the Official of the Year.

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Champlain Valley Union’s Stella Dooley battles for possession during a Redhawk game this fall against the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers. Dooley was named to the All-State girls’ team.

the same basis of “personal documents.”

According to the court’s order on Nov. 17, the town contended that many of the requested documents by Pierce are beyond the scope of his complaint and should not be considered. According to court documents, “the court denied (Pierce’s) appeal to the extent that he raises issues beyond the scope of his complaint.”

In an initial amend ed complaint, Pierce narrowed the scope of his original records requests, including “copies of writ ten complaints against the performance of the staff of the Planning and Zoning Department and documents relating to such complaints,” “materials pertaining to the reorgani zation of the Planning and Zoning Department,” and the letter placed in a town employee’s file as a result of selectboard action taken on Feb. 17, 2022. Pierce also asked that records be delivered “in their original electronic format.”

The court ordered the town to submit the letter and either a detailed affidavit or

the balance of the other documents for the judge’s review within 14 days.

The town then has 30 days to comply with the requests for emails in their original format.

In response to the court order, Pierce said he plans to address the court’s denial of documents for being “beyond the scope of his complaint” with anoth er amended complaint explaining that he contin ues to seek every document he initially requested.

“Yes, I’m pleased. The ruling was largely favor able and those parts that were unfavorable can be addressed by amending documents or making other arguments,” Pierce said.

According to Pierce, this initial court order is only a small step along the way for exposing docu ments he feels should be made aware to the public.

“That said, resolving things like this can take a long time. There are no shortcuts. But, I’m prepared for it to drag on. I can be patient,” he said.

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The original legal notice for the upcoming Selectboard public hearings on the proposed local option tax charter amendment included an inadvertent error in one of the dates. As has long been regular practice, Selectboard meetings and hearings are always held on Tuesdays. The first hearing, as noted, will be on Tuesday, December 6; the second hearing will be on Tuesday, December 20. All other details remain the same.

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Shared Living Provider: Move into someone’s home or have someone live with you to provide residential supports. There are a variety of opportunities available that could be the perfect match for you and your household. Salary varies dependent on individual care requirements. $1,000 sign on bonus.

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“The ruling was largely favorable and those parts that were unfavorable can be addressed by amending documents or making other arguments.”

— Dean Pierce

ARIES

March 21 - April 20

This week no one can help you but yourself, Aries. You have to gure out a way to get to the bottom of a problem on your own. But then the reward will be twice as sweet.

TAURUS

April 21 - May 21

There are a few obstacles in your path this week, Taurus. But nothing you can’t get around. If you have a few people help you out, your work will be even easier to manage.

GEMINI

May 22 - June 21

Gemini, when a current plan of attack isn’t working out quite right, you may have to approach it from a different direction. A new angle can bring with it a new perspective.

CANCER

June 22 - July 22

You may need to push yourself a little further this week to make up for lost time, Cancer. Hunker down and get things done. There’s

rest to have on the other side of the effort.

LEO

July 23 - Aug. 23

Turning a blind eye to a certain situation will not make it go away, Leo. It will only postpone the inevitable, which is getting it handled. Don’t procrastinate any longer.

VIRGO

Aug. 24 - Sept. 22

Others may not want to hear the truth, but you’re still going to offer it up, Virgo. Forge ahead even if you may lose some friends in the process.

LIBRA

Sept. 23 - Oct. 23

Think twice before you act this week, Libra. It’s easy to take the path ahead right now, but there may be some other way to go that could prove more rewarding in the long run.

SCORPIO

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Scorpio, you are looking for a change but you don’t know what that should be just yet. You may have to try on a few

SUDOKU

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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can gure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CROSSWORD

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SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Sagittarius birthday season is in full swing right now, so you are in a festive mood. That will continue right into the holidays, when you may be the life of the party.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Capricorn, you can change if you want to. It just requires a little effort right now to gure out the path you want to take. Brainstorm a few ideas and you can nd a goal.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 21 - Feb. 18

Keeping secrets will only work for so long. Aquarius. Sooner or later the truth will be revealed and you will need to come clean. Take the high road from the start.

PISCES

Feb. 19 - March 20

After a few bumps, you nd your groove, Pisces. Supervisors will recognize your efforts and perhaps give you the notice you deserve.