Shelburne News - 1-12-23

Did cop use force against juvenile?

Shelburne police release videos

COREY MCDONALD STAFF WRITER

The Shelburne Police Department has released video recordings showing footage of an alleged use-of-force incident involving Cpl. Jon Marcoux last year, bringing more details to light in a case that has resulted in a Vermont State Police investigation, an internal investigation within the Shelburne Police Department and a rift between state police and Chittenden County state’s attorney over whether to charge the Shelburne

cop with simple assault.

Police released the body camera and vehicle dashboard recordings after a public records request by the Shelburne News. The videos have been blurred, and some of the audio censored, to conceal the identity of the teenager involved in the incident.

On Jan. 23, 2022, after getting a call about a stolen vehicle, Marcoux located the car near Shelburne Village and pulled it over near Shelburne Village Cemetery.

See MARCOUX on page 16

Town ARPA committee to allocate relief funds

DARR STAFF WRITER

Shelburne’s American Rescue Plan Act committee is beginning the careful task of allocating the town’s $2.2 million in pandemic relief funds.

The six-member committee formed in September and includes community members, Matt Wormser, liaison to the selectboard, as well as Peter Frankenberg and Don Porter, who brought financial expertise to the group.

Meeting once a week, the committee works to synthesize community input and recommendations for how the town should spend the once-in-a-lifetime sum of money to address multiple capital needs in Shelburne.

“Among the first things that we did was we’re trying to organize ourselves. After our first meet-

ing (when we) just heard a lot in order to get a grounding in both the ARPA process and the resources that are available and what the town budgeting process was like,” committee chair Jeff Loiter said.

Among a number of considerations offered by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, one of the committee’s largest guiding principles is that allocations must benefit as many Shelburne residents as possible while not creating ongoing costs. In order to gauge community support for each project, the committee is preparing a six-question survey to be distributed to Shelburne residents.

“That is going to be the main way we collect input on the town’s priorities. We’re not putting out a giant list of priorities and telling everybody to rank them,” said

See ARPA on page 11

LIBERTY

PHOTO BY AL FREY

Tucker Tharpe battles for the ball against BFA-St. Albans Jan. 5. Champlain Valley won the matchup 66-49. Tharpe had 12 points.

Rebound wrassle

Webb reflects on 14 years in House Business Notes

LIBERTY DARR STAFF WRITER

As Kate Webb steps down from 14 years as state representative for the Chittenden-5-1 legislative district, she shared some of her favorite moments with the Shelburne News.

Webb, a special education teacher, has always had an interest in politics, a trait she attributes to her father.

“I grew up in a house that was filled with politics. My father served in both the Nixon, Ford and Reagan administrations,” she said. “I learned the art of debate early and the need to understand a different perspective and why.”

Although she never thought being involved in politics would grow to encompass so much of her life, when presented with the opportunity 14 years ago, she overcame fear and accepted the challenge.

“I had several folks from the Democratic Party come and talk with me and describe the work and my husband — he was wonderful — said, ‘Wow, Kate, you’d be great,’ and so I decided I would,” Webb recalled.

Webb served on the fish, wildlife and water resources committee — now called the House Committee on Energy and Envi-

ronment — for her first eight years before moving on to becoming chair of the House Committee on Education.

Webb called “the work that we did to address services and funding for students who struggled to learn and setting up a plan to address aging school infrastructure” one of her most important accomplishments.

“I think setting in place the opportunity for schools to really create a community school addressing literacy improvement,” she said, noting the universal school meals bill as an additional highlight.

Over 14 years she was able to help see through a number of policy changes, including “things like civil marriage and seeing end-of-life choices passed into law,” she said. “Other things like shutting down captive-hunt facilities and I truly love the direct work that I did to pass the Clean Water Act following Tropical Storm Irene.”

She also recounted one of her biggest wins the time when she testified before Congress as the lead sponsor of the genetic engineering “Right to Know” labeling law.

Her time as a legislator also overlapped with some of the hardest times for the country, the 2008 recession and the COVID-19

pandemic forced difficult budget and appropriations decisions for pandemic relief funds.

She chalked up the decision to step down to wanting “to spend more time with my beloved husband, Marshall. And when I heard that Kate Lalley was interested in running I felt that the time was right.”

But months after the announcement, her husband Marshall Webb — founder of the educational nonprofit that owns and operates Shelburne Farms — died unexpectedly on Aug. 11 after suffering a heart attack while swimming in Lake Champlain.

Kate Webb said that her work now is “trying to stabilize my life,” adding that she’s considering serving in another capacity in local government, but emphasized that she hadn’t yet made any plans.

Recounting her time as a legislator, Webb underlined the gratitude she holds for the civil nature of political discourse in the Green Mountains.

“I realize how incredibly different we are, but Vermont is civil,” she said. “We disagree, but we come to terms. Work and develop relationships with members of other parties, and in Vermont we’re able to do that. I think I found that the work is inspiring.

“It’s exciting, it’s exhausting, it’s labor intensive,” she added. “It can also be hilarious.”

Shelburne musician, teacher releases music

Shelburne musician Kevin Kareckas has released his latest extended play on streaming platforms.

The EP features the title track “Oh Jen!,” which is inspired by the true story of the artist unknowingly using a used wedding band to get married. The ring was awkwardly discovered to match his aunt’s ring perfectly at a casual family dinner just weeks after the wedding.

Also at the table was a ringless uncle, who, decades earlier, lost a ring in the same field.

The track features a shimmering alto sax solo by Dave Miller, a Southern Maine based multi-instrumentalist and retired band teacher.

The EP plays out with several cover songs that Kareckas has recorded over the years in home studios across Vermont.

Find out more at kevinkareckas.com

Wealth management firm picks Shelburne man as VP

Ryan Bergmann has joined SilverLake Wealth Management as a vice president, registered investment advisor and certified plan fiduciary advisor.

Prior to joining the firm, a locally owned and independent financial advisory firm, Bergmann was with Morgan Stanley for nearly four years, where he developed personalized financial plans to address clients’ cash flow and risk management needs.

A native Vermonter, Bergmann

grew up in Shelburne and attended the University of Vermont along with his brothers Kristofor and Patrick.

He currently resides in Burlington with his wife Emily, their son Hunter and their two dogs.

Reusable shopping bag campaign exceeds $2 mil

The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program has generated more than $2 million in donations to community organizations throughout New England and New York, the grocery store chain announced.

For each special fight hunger and community reusable shopping bags shoppers buy, the company donates $1 to a local hunger relief agency or non-profit organization in the store’s community.

Since its inception in 2014, more than 2.7 million reusable bags benefitting more than 5,600 nonprofit organizations have been sold, replacing the need for more than 82 million single-use plastic bags. Additionally, nearly 9.4 million meals have been provided through the purchase of the bags.

Among the beneficiaries of the program is Age Well, advocates for the aging population of northwestern Vermont. For nearly 50 years, Age Well has provided Vermont residents with the support to manage daily living needs, with the goal of keeping them active, healthy and independent. The reusable bag program supports Age Well’s Meals on Wheels program.

“Hannaford’s support comes

Kate Webb

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Kevin Kareckas

As Legislature opens, new reps get committee assignments

COREY MCDONALD & LIBERTY DARR STAFF WRITERS

Chittenden County’s newest legislators are settling in and have been given their committee assignments as the 2023 legislative session convenes.

Freshman legislators last week stepped into their new roles amid a record turnover in both the House and Senate. Wednesday morning’s fully in-person session was the first since the pandemic began and forced lawmakers to work from home.

“It was a really fun, exciting week — there’s so much passion, energy and enthusiasm in this group and everyone is ready to get to work,” Chea Waters Evans, the newest House representative from Chittenden-5 representing Charlotte and Hinesburg, said.

Evans is one of a slew of new House reps from Chittenden County communities to join the Legislature, including Phil Pouech, the Hinesburg Selectboard member now representing Hinesburg in Chittenden-4; Kate Lalley, a Shelburne Selectboard member now representing Shelburne in Chittenden-6; and Noah Hyman, Emilie Krasnow, Kate Nugent and Brian Minier representing South Burlington in Chittenden districts 8, 9, 10 and 11, respectively.

“This is my first session, so it is all new to me, but I am enjoying the steep learning curve,” Pouech said. “I have also quickly learned how busy this time will be for me. There is a lot of information to digest, many meetings that are held at night and on weekends, and we have many important issues to address for our state by the end of the session in May.”

Pouech and Lalley were both appointed to the House Committee on Transportation Commitee, which “combines jurisdiction over policy and revenue sources,” Lalley said.

“After K-12 education and health care, transportation is the third largest government expenditure category,” she added.

Pouech said he hopes to work toward electrifying the transportation system to address climate change.

“Transportation is critical in our rural state, and we need a well-functioning and inclusive system for our families and businesses to succeed,” he said. “Transportation accounts for a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions, and our reliance on high-cost fossil fuels unjustly impacts those with limited

incomes. Changing our transportation system through electrification and providing alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles, is necessary for Vermont to meet our climate and affordability goals and ensure everyone gets where they need to go.”

Evans and Nugent were both assigned to the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs, whose first order of business, Evans said, will be to work on a bill to extend laws created during the pandemic to allow municipalities to conduct town meeting and informational meetings remotely, as well as provide the option for Australian ballot should a town or city decide to do so.

“I feel terrific about it,” Evans said of her committee assignment. “It fits in well with my knowledge and experience with open meeting laws, the relationship between state and local government and elections, but it also handles things I don’t know much about like public safety, military issues and liquor and lottery. But I’m really excited to learn all about it.”

Krasnow, the freshman representative from South Burlington was assigned to the House Committee on General and Housing, which works in various matters including housing, labor relations and all matters relating to subjects for which there is no other appropriate committee, she said.

“Housing, and more specifically affordable housing, is critical to the health of our community and state. It’s inextricably linked to our local economy, moving Vermonters out of poverty, the physical health and welfare of families, and addressing climate change. This is why this committee is so important to me,” she said. “For the past decade I have worked with affordable housing groups and organized alongside legislative leaders, and currently serve on South Burlington’s Housing Trust Committee. I am excited to bring that experience and passion to Montpelier.”

Brian Minier, meanwhile, was assigned to the education committee where, he says, he will draw

on his experience as a South Burlington School Board member.

Noah Hyman was placed on the House Committee on Human Services, which considers matters relating to human services, public health and social and economic security. Their first order of business, he said, is to begin with a review of last biennium’s work and, following that, they will be meeting with the different departments under their scope and getting an overview.

“I am very excited to get started as there is so much important work that needs to be done,” he said.

South Burlington’s representatives will serve alongside Rep. Martin LaLonde, the only incumbent from South Burlington to return to the Statehouse. LaLonde serves as the chair of both the Legislative Committee on Judicial Rules, and the House Committee on Judiciary.

Hyman will be working with Shelburne Rep. Jessica Brumsted, a longtime representative of Shelburne, who last week was named vice chair of the human services committee.

She said that the committee will “spend the early part of the session addressing access to quality child care while assuring that it is affordable and build on the work begun in the last legislative session” and will “work on assuring human service supports for our homeless population so that when there is long term housing available, they have the tools and supports needed to be successful in our communities.”

“With more than 50 new members and significant turnover among committee chairs this session will be marked by change and opportunity,” she said. “The Legislature will be tackling some tough issues this year — child care, paid family and medical leave insurance, housing, workforce development, universal access to broadband services, gun safety measures and climate action. The era of federal stimulus for Covid recovery is ending so we will need to work creatively to address our challenges and fund our programs in a fiscally responsible and sustainable way.”

“With more than 50 new members and significant turnover among committee chairs this session will be marked by change and opportunity.”

— Rep. Jessica Brumsted

Total reported incidents: 61

Traffic stops: 34

Warnings: 14

Tickets: 21

Medical emergencies: 22

Suspicious incidents: 6

Domestic incidents: 1

Agency assists: 2

Citizen assists: 12

Automobile incidents: 2

Car crash: 4

Animal problem: 1

Theft: 4

Harassment: 1

Vandalism: 3

Alarms: 4

Pending investigations: 8

Jan. 2 at 9:32 a.m., police received a call of a missing person but, while the officer was speaking with the caller, the dispatcher determined the missing person had been transported to the hospital from a location in South Burlington. Police there determined she was staying with a friend and was fine.

Jan. 2 at 10:13 a.m., police escorted a woman who was trespassing in Kinney Drugs off the

property.

Jan. 3 at 7:01 a.m., a two-car crash was reported on Shelburne Road and Longmeadow Drive. No injuries were reported.

Jan. 3 at 3:55 p.m., a woman told police things had been stolen from her car. A theft report was taken, and the case is under investigation.

Jan. 3 at 5:49 p.m., a man exiting Walgreens reported his car missing. Surveillance video showed another customer with a similar car mistakenly took the wrong car and left. The missing vehicle was eventually located and both drivers were reunited with their vehicles.

Jan. 3 at 7:20 p.m., a retail theft was reported from Tractor Supply. A theft report was taken, and the case is under investigation.

Jan. 4 at 1:05 a.m., someone was reportedly screaming near Brentwood Drive, but police could not find anyone.

Jan. 4 at 8:52 a.m., a driver was given a ticket for passing a school bus while the red lights

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were activated on Shelburne Road and Longmeadow Drive.

Jan. 4 at 9:03 a.m., someone’s vehicle was vandalized on Locust Hill Road. The case is pending additional leads.

Jan. 4 at 12:46 p.m., a caller told police they had been receiving threatening remarks from a coworker. A harassment report was taken, and the case is under investigation.

Jan. 4 at 2:41 p.m., Colin Jones, 58, of Shelburne was reported as unresponsive at Harbor Place and was later pronounced dead by EMS. Officers determined the death was not suspicious.

Jan. 4 at 8:07 p.m., a retail theft was reported from Kinney Drugs. A theft report was taken, and the case is under investigation.

Jan. 6 at 7:16 a.m., a two-car crash was reported on Shelburne Road with no injuries.

Jan. 6 at 9:33 a.m., a theft of items was reported from a residence at Wake Robin. A theft report was taken, and the case is under investigation.

Jan. 6 at 5:07 p.m., a one-car crash

was reported on Locust Hill, with injuries to the driver. The patient was transported to the hospital.

Jan. 6 at 9:04 p.m., a caller told police they heard someone using what sounded like a chainsaw near Creekside Drive, but officers were unable to locate anything.

Jan. 7 at 9:46 a.m., a resident’s home on Northern Heights

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at a time when we are facing unprecedented numbers of aging Vermonters needing meal deliveries and the support that accompanies Meals on Wheels,” said Tracey Shamberger, Age Well director of business development and communications. “For many older Vermonters, their Meals on Wheels volunteer may be the only person that they see on any given day. This connection combats social isolation and adds a layer of safety, but more importantly it reminds those we serve that they are not forgotten.

Hickok & Boardman picks Miller and Ward

Jessica Miller and Rachel Ward have joined Hickok & HR Intelligence.

Miller joined as a client manag-

Drive was vandalized. A vandalism report was taken, and the case is under investigation.

Jan. 8 at 1:02 a.m., a two-car crash was reported on Shelburne Road and one of the vehicles fled the scene. Shelburne police and state police were dispatched, who eventually found the car that fled and took the driver into custody.

er in November and is working to support large-organization clients alongside leadership, account leads and senior managers to assist with client benefit needs.

Miller came from the talent acquisition and recruitment strategies department at the University of Vermont Health Network. She is a graduate of William James College and the University of Vermont.

Ward now works within Hickok & Boardman small-group division, where she works closely with executives, senior client managers and account leaders by providing direct support to the clients. She currently works remotely from upstate New York. A mother of two, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking with her dog, watercolor painting and volunteering.

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OPINION

Vermont needs to remove roadblocks for housing

Guest Perspective

Megan Sullivan, Tino Rutanhira Kelly Stoddard Poor

In the past year, local news outlets have covered recurring instances of essential housing projects being delayed by one or a few people. Stories from Jericho, South Burlington, Middlebury, Williston, Castleton, Waterbury, Morristown, Burlington, Winooski, Hartford, Putney and others highlight how easy it is to obstruct housing progress in Vermont.

Legislators of all parties, businesses from all industries and communities across the state, agree that housing is the foundational challenge for Vermont right now. We can no longer allow state and local regulatory processes to be weaponized to derail housing opportunities.

This must stop.

Over 85 municipalities have adopted a declaration of inclusion, an initiative with the intent to attract people with myriad skills and traditions to Vermont to live, work and raise families in a state that values and encourages diversity in its population. But when it comes to building housing for new community members, Vermonters in these same cities and towns are discouraging development.

For an economically secure, sustainable and equitable future, Vermont needs more people of diverse backgrounds to move here to live and work. However, recent graduates and seasoned professionals alike are deterred from coming to Vermont due to the shortage of suitable housing.

Additionally, we must better meet the needs of older Vermonters, who are essential members of our workforce and communities. There is a significant misalignment between the housing that is available and the type of housing Vermonters need and want. For older adults who want to downsize to modestly sized alternatives, the housing supply isn’t meeting their needs. Instead, downsizing often requires leaving their community altogether and parting with the place they’ve called home for years.

Seven years ago, the Vermont Futures Project set a target of bringing 5,000 new or retrofitted units online per year to keep supply in line with demand. Since then, we have seen hundreds of millions of dollars invested in housing, but the crisis continues to worsen.

Since 2016, the annual average of new units permitted has been under 2,000. This means we are moving backward rather than forward. While statewide investments are still part of the equation, a singular focus on investing tax dollars into housing must be broadened to create longterm and

sustainable solutions for housing people of all ages and economic backgrounds.

The Vermont housing crisis requires bold leadership at both the state and local levels to reduce barriers to the creation of housing. Communities must take a stand against instances of individuals derailing projects that are in the public interest.

Where state tax dollars have funded roadways, water systems and public buildings and resources, the state has an obligation to maximize these investments, and allow more people to live near these resources paid for with taxpayer dollars.

If housing is the top priority in the Legislature, we need to see the issue receive immediate and aggressive attention this legislative session. Legislation that makes real change to address our housing crisis should be the first bill on the governor’s desk this session.

To address the housing shortage, we recommend the following solutions:

• Modernize Act 250 and remove its requirements for housing in areas with state designations and restrict local zoning practices that inhibit the creation of housing options in smart growth areas. Exclusionary zoning and outdated land use regulations are adding prohibitive and often duplicative costs and delays.

This hinders the ability of Vermont to welcome a new and diverse population to live and work here. It restricts the ability to build age-friendly homes for older Vermonters and to create more housing opportunities for Vermonters of color who want to remain here.

• Increase the workforce housing supply with a dedicated strategy for middle-income earners to access a progression of housing from tenancy to homeownership. Provide financial incentives to assist communities with the necessary infrastructure and planning resources to create housing opportunities for rural, aging and historically marginalized Vermonters.

• Bring employers, developers and government/non-government stakeholders together to find and finance housing opportunities in employment hubs. We need more voices with new ideas at the table to find new solutions.

• Create a statewide registry of shortterm rentals to understand how these operations are impacting the housing market for both rental and homeownership opportunities.

Megan Sullivan is vice president of government affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Tino Rutanhira is co-founder and board chair for the Vermont Professionals of Color Network, and Kelly Stoddard Poor is director of advocacy and outreach for AARP Vermont.

Perhaps schools should consider later start times

To the Editor:

I wake up at 6:15 a.m. every morning so I can catch a bus to school. The bus is half full. I walk down the aisle, bumping into sleepy kids’ knees and feet. I sit down, waking up my seatmate from a nap. Half an hour later I wake up to the chatter of restless kids getting off the bus.

At least I am not driving myself to school. If I did, I would be at risk of having an accident. Studies show that sleep inertia — “a period of an hour or more of poor cognitive functioning that occurs after waking and before being fully alert” — leads to poor learning outcomes, slow reaction time and poor judgment.

An extra 30 to 45 minutes of sleep

in the morning can result in significant improvements in student health, alertness and mood. When students are well-rested, they are better able to absorb the material and, as a result, their grades and test scores improve. Stress and anxiety levels decrease due to adequate sleep and they are happier overall.

Shifting school hours would also benefit teachers and parents. Later start times would give teachers the ability to prioritize their well-being through exercise or their preferred form of relaxation and would give them extra prep time, enhancing everyone’s learning experience.

For parents, well-rested children would require less nagging and stress in the mornings. Parents would also be able to

get more sleep themselves. I hope readers will consider supporting policy changes that will give students’ educational experience a healthier and more productive start.

Yuri Grass Shelburne

Savings aren’t hiding in town staffing changes

To the Editor:

In reference to “Shelburne takes steps at regulatory reform” (Dec. 22, 2022), the newly hired planning coordinator and assistant zoning administrator, the yet-to-be named consultant for laying out the initial framework and providing additional support to the town’s newly hired planning and zoning staff, the newly hired planning and zoning staff (staff typically implies more than one) and development review board coordinator assistant Kevin Belliveau — all these positions may cost upwards of $70,000 for the suggested three-phase implementation over a minimum of 19 months. Really?

A new starting employee at any McDonalds in the U.S., at $18 hour for a period of 77

weeks translates to $55,000. The math in the statement “upward of $70,000” does not add up. Why is Aaron Denamur, the newly hired planning coordinator and assistant zoning administrator, assembling a vast group of outsiders to perform his and others work? One would think these tasks and processes would be the basic framework of their educational backgrounds?

The article states that “people familiar with this kind of regulatory reform process will be asked for answers to possible cost, time and process.” Does this speak to the $70,000 guess?

From a basic elementary math equation using the article’s numerous references to what appear to be ambiguous and largely guesstimated timeframes, highly circular and overlapping processes, myriad employees and consultants, I’d venture a guess that the town’s cost at this effort will be closer to $500,000 or more.

It will be interesting to see if this seemingly convoluted process will result in a comprehensive regulatory reform template, when adopting some other town’s zoning bylaws and implementing appropriate tweaks to our town’s

particular zoning dynamics could be a viable direction instead.

Or it may be prudent to first fill the position of a new town manager with someone with demonstrated zoning disciplines.

Perhaps Vermont’s way of reinventing the wheel — like legalizing marijuana without first consulting the state of Colorado on its framework — is how we conduct business?

Tim Dudley Shelburne

Opinion piece on guns was right on

To the Editor:

I would like to thank Walt Amses for his opinion piece regarding gun control. “Compromise on gun control needed, unlikely to happen,” Dec. 29, 2022) Shelburne News.

His well-thought-out and researched column was fantastic. I appreciate his direct and honest approach. Hopefully, we can ban military-grade weapons as soon as possible.

Ken Crites Shelburne

When life gives you rocks

Folley

Someone really hurt my feelings. I felt crushed, adrift in a sea of disbelief and sorrow. Yes, that sounds like an angsty episode of “The Gilmore Girls,” but surely, I can’t be the only one who suffers when disparaged. After all, isn’t it eminently human to feel bad when someone wounds us? Whether it’s an unthoughtful comment or deliberate malice, hurt feelings sting and linger.

It was a person I trusted who hurt me. After the surprise of it, I examined their behavior to an exhausting degree and came to one conclusion. They’re delusional. Then, I realized, oh no, I’m the delusional one. I’d been thinking they’d give me a thank-you, never expecting a boulder of crap feelings to carry around instead.

Intellectually, I see the only remedy is to Elsa-fy the problem and “let it go.” But no matter how many times I sing that song, I can’t seem to do it.

First, I make the common mistake of asking others what they think. Do they see why this feels bad? Even as they empathize with me, I don’t feel better. Nope. Never do.

Oh, I know how uncool this is. It’s hard to admit how emotionally stunted it makes me feel. Why don’t I just concentrate on the people in my life who love me oh-so well. Great, now I have a heaping side dish of self-recrimination.

Yes, I’ve read “The Four Agreements,” particularly No. 2, “Don’t take anything personally.”

The author Don Miguel Ruiz explains that even if a stranger shoots me on the street, it’s not about me. It’s about them. But, Don, aren’t I still wounded?

I saw a documentary about a therapist of some renown who recommended I close my eyes and flood the person who hurt me with love. So much love, I love the pain away. I tried it and, although I felt forgiveness, I still desperately wanted this person to acknowledge their hurtful behavior.

Fat chance, that’ll never happen. I should close my eyes and try again.

The whole thing reminds me

of someone decades ago who told me flat out, “Not everyone is going to like you, Carole, get over it!” I’m still waiting to get over it.

Come to think of it, these two people have something in common. They both say whatever they think whenever they think it. It’s an alien characteristic to me. The way I was raised, you had to think twice before you spoke only to follow it up with three apologies and a curtsy. No wonder I’m sensitive.

Listen, I’m not clueless. I understand I am not everyone’s cup of tea. Nor is everyone my cup of tea. But wouldn’t it make a difference if we all at least care about each other’s tea?

Meanwhile, I’m still carrying around a rock of hurt. Don’t bother telling me to put it down. It’s superglued to my back. I’m not proud of it. Besides, who needs the extra weight?

What’s funny is that this person seems unaware of the impact of their words. Could it be they never saw the rock of hurt they handed me. Which begs the question, why do I even take the rock? Habit? Training? Unconsciousness?

Since I can’t seem to put the rock down, maybe I’ll make peace with it. Decorate it or something. To start, I can stop beating myself with it. So what? I carry a rock of hurt because someone was careless with my heart. How about I tend to that heart? Stop focusing on said person, for they’re certainly not thinking of me.

Also, I remind myself of the bigger truth. That this rock lies atop a cairn of childhood hurt from mistreatment. Perhaps this newest rock has a vital purpose? A mission of a lifetime to help me notice this cairn so I can begin to dismantle it. One stone at a time.

When I do, I think I’ll build a sculpture with the remnants and paint it white. I’ll call it “Freedom” and “From Whence I Came.” In the meantime, I can stop collecting other people’s rocks.

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. More at carolevf. com.

In Musing Carole Vasta

Carole Vasta Folley

Lalley assumes legislative seat, will serve on transportation committee

My first week of the new legislative session was exhilarating and busy. Entering the Statehouse on the first day back, the anticipatory buzz in the building was palpable. Seasoned legislators greeted each other and moved about with tremendous sense of purpose.

New members stood around wide-eyed, awestruck and wondering what to do next, as guests arriving to witness the swearing looked for seats. Somehow, everything fell perfectly into place as all the newly elected representatives, 100 returning and 50 new members, were seated.

The Vermont House of Representatives convened a new biennium and its very first order of business was to nominate Jill Krowinski of Burlington as the new Speaker of the House. She was swiftly elected with strong and inspiring bipartisan support. This was inspiring to me as a new member.

A short time later we adopted House rules for the new bienni-

um and the clerk of the House administered oaths of office. In the afternoon, I received my seat assignment (No. 38). There was air of mystery about this process that reminded me of the sorting hat in Harry Potter.

Committee assignments followed. I was very pleased to be appointed to the House Committee on Transportation, my first choice. Our committee room is No. 43, which is on the third floor.

Gov. Phil Scott’s inaugural address was the main event on day two. It took place in the House chamber, the largest space in the Statehouse and the room under the Golden Dome, in the presence of the full House and Senate, members of the Supreme Court, three former governors and other honored guests. The pomp and ceremony were truly splendid.

The governor’s speech was well-received. Scott identified crosscutting themes of concern, the significant challenges of addressing problems, but also the opportunities that exist to work to common purpose, delivering prosperity and well-being to more

Vermonters and in a wider range of places in Vermont.

This week marks the beginning of the real work in committee. I’m looking forward to getting started in my new role and I will have a lot of material to master. The transportation committee’s leadership is bipartisan, and its membership is geographically diverse.

In contrast with other committees of the Legislature, which are “subject matter” or “money” committees, the transportation combines jurisdiction over policy and revenue sources. After K-12 education and health care, transportation is the third largest government expenditure.

For those who are interested or curious, committee meetings are livestreamed. To view the proceedings of the House Committee on Transportation, go to bit.ly/3ZoEuYv.

My Chittenden County south district colleagues and I will be holding regular community meetings the fourth Monday of each month at the Pierson Library in Shelburne. This month, on Jan. 23, our meeting will be 4-5 p.m., in the community room. I look

forward to seeing you and hearing about opportunities and challenges in our communities. You can reach me at my legislative email, klalley@leg.state.vt.us.

Thank you for the opportunity

to serve you in the House.

Kate Lalley, a Democrat from Shelburne, represents Shelburne and a portion of South Burlington in the Chittenden-6 House district.

From the House Rep. Kate Lalley

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Rep. Kate Lalley during the opening days of the session.

Community Notes

Shelburne community Red Cross blood drive

St. Catherine of Siena is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. at 72 Church Street in Shelburne.

To give, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter Shelburne.

Howard Center welcomes member, elects officers

Newly elected trustee Amanda Peden joins the Howard Center’s board for a three-year term.

Peden is a financial planner at Commonwealth Financial Group in Burlington. She often speaks at seminars to raise awareness of the importance of financial education.

In other business, officers were elected for one-year terms as follows: Meg O’Donnell as president, Kelly Deforge as vice president, George Philibert as treasurer and Cyndee Cochrane Sturtevant as secretary.

The following board members have been renewed for another three-year term: Daniel Calder of Shelburne, Kelly Deforge of Essex Junction, Trevor Squirrell of Underhill Center, Yves Bradley of Burlington and John McSoley of Essex.

Catholic churches offer ‘Surviving Divorce’ group

St. John Vianney Catholic Church of South Burlington and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Williston are collaborating to offer “Surviving Divorce,” a 12-week support group program aimed at helping people deal with the difficulties of divorce.

The program begins on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, 160 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington.

Co-facilitators Cathie Cassano and deacon Josh McDonald are Catholics who have been divorced and will bring their own experiences and understanding into these weekly sessions.

“Surviving Divorce” features 12 video presentations that cover topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, dealing with children or a former spouse, annulment and remarriage. This program is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later.

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The cost of the program includes the “Surviving Divorce” personal guide and all program materials. Contact McDonald at jmcdonald@vermontcatholic.org for more information.

Shelburne farmers market sets winter dates

Winter farmers markets begin this weekend in Shelburne.

The plan is to hold six farmers markets every other Saturdays beginning Saturday, Jan. 14. The markets will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vermont Teddy Bear Factory on Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 11 and March 25.

Farmers market manager Sarah Stillman said, “In addition to the bounty of our farmer producers, and the fine workmanship of crafters and prepared food producers, we plan to have live music at each one with the very talented Aida O’Brien scheduled to play at the first winter market.”

The markets are sponsored by the Shelburne Business and Professional Association.

Ethan Homestead hosts talk on Abenaki erasure

Join the Chittenden County Historical Society on Sunday, Jan 15 at the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum for a presentation of “Abenaki Erasure, Eugenics and Ethnocide” by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association director Vera Longtoe Sheehan, a member of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe.

Longtoe Sheehan will cover the three Es of the Abenaki experience — erasure, eugenics and ethnocide — while sharing the history of the strength and continuing resiliency of the Abenaki people. An educator, activist and artist, Longtoe Sheehan is also founder of the Abenaki Arts and Education Center.

For more information visit abenakiart.org or abenaki-edu. org. The Zoom link for the presentation is available at bit.ly/3GIMJHO. The virtual doors will open shortly before 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15.

Hinesburg firefighters hold drop-in CPR training

The Hinesburg Fire Department will host a hands-only CPR training on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.

This drop-in event is not a certification class, but those who

Lili Diemer, center, of Shelburne performed with the Youth Opera Company of Vermont during Burlington’s New Year Eve highlight celebration. She sang, “Una donna a quindcini anni, Cosi fan tutte” by Mozart with a youthful twist, being staged as if they were all in a nail salon. From left, Neve Bruno, Diemer, Sophie Gustafson, Ambrose Cusik and Mia Lapointe.

are interested in certification may reach out to the department directly. For information, call 802-4822455 or email info@hinesburgfd. org.

Balint picks Shelburne man for Washington office

Peter Trombley of Shelburne will join Rep. Becca Balint’s staff in Washington, D.C., as legislative correspondent.

Trombley was the regional organizing director on Balint’s Congressional primary campaign in northwest Vermont, and deputy political director during the general election. Trombley is a graduate of McGill University.

Red Bench Series presents artist Scott Lenhardt

Join Chris Copley as he interviews graphic artist Scott Lenhard for the latest round of the Red Bench Speaker Series on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.

This Zoom presentation by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum will spotlight the new exhibit “Scott Lenhardt: Artistic Contributions to Burton Snowboards 1994 to Present.”

Lenhardt, an artist from West Rupert, will speak about his work that includes over 55 snowboard graphics that he’s created for Burton over the last three decades. He’ll share stories about his work and collaborations with riders like Ross Powers and Danny Davis.

Lenhardt has done work for Phish, Nike, Adidas, Mountain Dew and more. He’s also known for his pet portraits and a humorous series called “Twenty-Four Hour Woman,” but is best known for his work with Burton.

Chris Copley is a 20-year Burton veteran as the pro team manager and announcer for the U.S. Open at Stratton. He has a history of witnessing, commenting upon and heckling the best riders in the world. Have your questions ready for the evening-ending audience Q&A.

RSVP at bit.ly/3ZeWMLL to receive an invite. A donation of $10 is encouraged.

Age Well needs volunteers to help seniors

Age Well needs volunteers to provide regular social interaction and assistance to seniors in their homes.

Help older Vermonters by

delivering Meals on Wheels, providing visits, grocery shopping, running errands, helpoing with respite, and so much more.

Time commitment is based on availability and can vary from one day a week to two days a month (Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.)

Call 802-662-5249 or volunteer@agewellvt.org for information.

Age Well serves Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.

“The Quarry Project” film shows at Pierson

There will be a showing of the Quarry Project film at the Pierson Library in Shelburne on Friday, Jan. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Quarry Project was a site-specific dance theater performance held last August at the Wells Lamson Quarry in Websterville. Performed on the surface of this deep and vast quarry, the film provides both an intimate as well as a long view of the piece in a nuanced beauty.

If you missed the performances, here’s a chance to dip into

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the ethereal world created in this unique setting.

The film is free, but donations are accepted.

Enjoy Age Well meals at Charlotte Senior Center

The Age Well meal pickup for Thursday, Jan. 12, is from 10-11

a.m., Charlotte Senior Center, 212 Ferry Road, and features meatloaf with sauce, vegetable gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, dinner roll with butter, banana Craisin oat cookie and milk.

Preregister by the prior Monday with Kerrie Pughe, 802-425-6345 or kpughe@charlotteseniorcentervt.org

The Age Well meal pickup for Thursday, Jan. 19, features oven fried chicken breast, diced potatoes with parsley, peas and onions, wheat roll with butter, date Craisin bar and milk.

Suggested donation is $5. Check the website for last-minute cancellations at charlotteseniorcentervt.org.

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Artist Scott Lenhardt discusses his new Burton exhibit at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in a virtual talk.

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Haag Award nominations sought through Feb. 7

Every year, Shelburne celebrates and recognizes longtime town clerk Colleen Haag’s 35 years of service to the community.

The town established the Colleen Haag Public Service Award in 2016 so that “Shelburne would recognize one of its own with a public service award to be presented to someone who by his or her actions exemplify the spirit of public service, who has shared his or her time, talent and energy for the betterment of our community, who inspires purpose, who drives lasting solutions, someone who makes a difference.”

The Colleen Haag Public Service Award team is now considering nominations for the 2023 award based on the following criteria:

• Recognize one of its own: The nominee should be a resident of Shelburne. The committee recognizes, however, that some of Shelburne’s volunteers live in neighboring towns, so exceptional volunteer service by those living outside the community will be considered.

• Someone who by his or her actions exemplify the spirit of public service: The nominee should be someone who values and exemplifies the values of our community.

• Someone who has shared his or her time, talent and energy for the betterment of our community: The priority will be to select an individual who has volunteered their time, but others who have served in other capacities may

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be considered.

• Someone who inspires purpose, who drives lasting solutions, someone who makes a difference: The nominee will most likely continue to serve the community by inspiring others.

Send nominations to haagaward@gmail.com or by mail to Haag Award Team, c/o Shelburne Town Manager, P.O. Box 88, Shelburne VT 05482.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Feb. 7, and the award will be announced at town meeting on March 1.

Only Shelburne residents may nominate someone for the award.

The award team includes former recipients Jim Brangan, Gail Albert, Sue Stock and Rosalyn Graham.

Valentine dance

Me & My Special Person

Valentine Dance tickets are on sale. This popular annual event is for kids kindergarten through fifth grade and their special adult person (dad, mom, grandpa, grandma, etc.).

Everyone will have fun with the photo booth, disco lights and great music by Top Hat entertainment. Treats, snacks and drinks will be served, and each child will get a memento to take home.

The dance is Friday, Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Through Feb. 9, the cost is $25 per couple, $5 per additional person (additional sibling or adult). The cost is $30 for tickets sold day of event and at the door.

Crossfit for kids

training program will have a positive impact on a child’s academic achievement. Participants of any fitness ability are welcome to join as workouts are adjusted to the individual fitness level in a non-competitive environment.

Session dates are Thursdays, Feb. 2 to 23, 3:15-4:15 p.m., for grades five to eight.

Cost is $70 per session ($80 for non-residents). With instructor Nick Mead and Shelburne Field House staff.

News from Pierson Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, and Tuesday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Acoustic jam

directed, produced, and starred in the film and composed the score.

Taking Things Apart

On Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10:30 to noon Deb Sigel leads Taking Things Apart, a family science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workshop for ages 5 and up.

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Kids can join right after school to improve general conditioning, including a focus on core, strength, agility, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Based on the principle of movement mechanics, consistency, form and then intensity, Crossfit for kids pushes for quality movement throughout childhood.

Consistent mechanics translates to higher sports performance and fewer sports injuries for kids. Research also indicates that exercise is beneficial to cognitive function, which means a consistent

Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Bring an instrument and join other musicians in the first-floor community room for a jam session at 6:30 on Thursday, Jan. 19 or just come and listen. Open to all, and all playing levels welcome.

Classic movie day

Join us to view “The Kid,” a 1921 silent film starring Charlie Chaplin, on Friday, Jan. 20. There are two show times, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the historic town hall.

Chaplin’s first full-length feature is about a tramp who discovers an orphan. Chaplin

Learn how everyday things work through the simple act of taking them apart. Participants are encouraged to bring broken or unloved small appliances or old toys to dissect. Sigel is an experienced mechanical and aerospace engineer, artist and STEM educator who teaches hands-on, toolbased classes for kids.

All students must attend with a parent or responsible adult. Register at rbroder@shelburnevt.org or call (802) 985-5124.

Questions? Email Deb at aerosquirrel@gmail.com.

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Loiter.

Rather, the questions are meant to measure what’s important to residents in terms of how the money gets spent, he said.

Although that survey will be sent out within the next couple of weeks, the committee has already sent three recommendations out of a long list of capital needs or improvements to the selectboard for the initial allocation of the funds.

“The three items have effectively already been approved by voters. So implicitly, the community has had input,” said Wormser.

Those three allocations are $250,000 for a new Shelburne beach house, $250,000 for paths and $150,000 for rescue building repairs.

“It’s certainly true that there are more needs than there are available funds here and I think that’s an important question that we are asking the town,” Loiter said. “Are these funds going to pay for things that we were probably going to be paying for anyway and therefore reduce the burden on the taxpayers — or is this money going to something that we wouldn’t otherwise spend money on

in the absence of having these bonus funds.”

“We’re trying to strike a balance between doing something special with that one-time lottery win, but also not being frivolous with what we’re spending,” Wormser added. “Everyone’s feeling the pinch and we need to be very sensitive to the town’s taxpayers.”

Once the committee has received input from residents and fleshed out all of the considerations, the recommendations will be sent to the selectboard for final approval. Per ARPA requirements, the money needs to be spent by the end of 2026 and allocated by the end of 2025. But at a time of high inflation, committee members are stressing that every year that goes by the town loses 5 to 10 percent in purchasing power of the unspent funds.

“We have no guesses as to what we’re going to get back in the survey from the community,” Loiter said. “We’re really interested to hear and we hope we get a good response so that we can feel confident that the message we’re getting reflects the overall tenor of the town.”

Obituary

Carol R. Adams

Carol R. Adams, 93, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Carol was born in Shelburne on Dec. 24, 1929, to parents Harold and Mildred (Bixby) Adams. She attended Shelburne schools and graduated from Burlington High School. She married William G. Boldosser on Sept. 30, 1950. Together they raised three children.

Carol worked as a bookkeeper for several local businesses and ended her career at Marcotte Appliances in Shelburne. This being the pre-computer age, she kept the handwritten ledgers in her beautiful penmanship.

At retirement, she volunteered at the Shelburne Museum offices doing mailings and cutting fabric squares for the Museum Store. She also knit more than 500 sweaters

and hats for the Knit for Kids organization. With her son and his wife, stationed in the U.S. Air Force overseas, she was able to visit the British Isles, France and Belgium. Carol also enjoyed a good road trip and was an unofficial member of the Vermont 251 Club.

She was predeceased by her husband, Bill; sisters, Hilda Carpenter and Barbara Kent; brother, Hugh Adams; and her grandson, Samuel deWahl.

She is survived by her three children, daughters, Patricia Fournier of Vergennes, and Jocelyn deWahl and her husband, John of Enosburg; son, Michael Boldosser and his wife, Karen of Easton, Md.; two special granddaughters, Carol Stone and Lucy deWahl; and several close nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering is planned for the spring.

Cyclist death remains under investigation

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The death of a Hinesburg resident who was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on Hinesburg Road in South Burlington remains under investigation more than two months later.

At around noon on Oct. 15, Gerard Malavenda, 65, of Williston was struck by a vehicle driven by Richard Lewis, 69 of Hinesburg, near the area of 1410 Hinesburg Road, police said.

aided Malavenda until emergency medical services arrived. He was taken to University of Vermont Medical Center where he later died.

South Burlington Police Chief Shawn Burke said that they are still awaiting a final report from the Vermont State Police crash reconstruction process team, which was on scene after the incident occurred.

“We are awaiting their report, once we have that report we will be submitting the case to the Chittenden County State’s Attorney for review,” he said.

Carol R. Adams

South Burlington police officers

“We have no guesses as to what we’re going to get back in the survey from the community. We’re really interested to hear.”

— Jeff Loiter

Redhawks roundup

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Girls’ basketball

Champlain Valley 47, BFA-St. Albans 30: Champlain Valley jumped out to a 25-13 lead at halftime and did not look back in a win over host BFA-St. Albans Monday, Jan. 9, in high school girls’ basketball.

Shelby Companion led all scorers with 13 points for the Redhawks. Elise Berger added 12 points for CVU, while Addi Hunter nearly had a double-double with seven points and nine rebounds.

With the win, CVU remains unbeaten at 6-0 on the season.

Girls’ hockey

Champlain Valley-Mount Mansfield 5, Missisquoi 1: The Champlain Valley-Mount Mansfield girls’ hockey team scored three times in the second period to pull away from Missisquoi on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Samara Tucker led the CougarHawks with two goals, while Tess Everett had a goal and two assists.

Riley Erdman (two assists) and Karina Bushweller also scored, and Grace Ferguson stopped nine shots in goal.

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CVU-MMU moved to 8-1.

The CougarHawks also won Jan. 4, beating Rutland 5-0. Everett, Bushweller, Erdman, Sophie Brien and Alyssa Benson each had a goal for CVU-MMU, while Ella Gilbert tagged the shutout.

Boys’ hockey

Champlain Valley 5, Missisquoi 2: Nic Menard netted a hat trick and Champlain Valley got a win over Missisquoi on Saturday.

Travis Stroh and Zach Vincent each had a goal for the Redhawks (4-4-1), while Jameson Yandow, Devon Fay, Trevin Keefe and Jacob Whitcomb each had assists.

Jason Douglas made 24 saves in goal.

CVU took a loss Wednesday, falling to Rice 3-1 with Keefe scoring the lone goal.

Boys’ basketball

Champlain Valley 66, BFA-St. Albans 49: Champlain Valley rebounded from its first loss of the season with a win over BFA-St. Albans on Thursday, Jan. 5.

Kyle Eaton led all scorers with 19 points for the Redhawks, who moved to 6-1 with the win. Tucker Tharpe added 12 points.

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Above: Tommy Barnes blocks a shot during a Jan. 2 matchup against Mt. Mansfield Union. Below: Addi Hunger drives the ball in a game Jan. 3 against South Burlington.

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Public Notice Request for Proposal: Construction Services

The Town of Shelburne seeks proposals for construction services for demolition of the existing Shelburne Beach House and construction of a new Beach House at the Town’s Shelburne Beach property.

The deadline to submit bids is February 10, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. EST at which time bids will be opened. Information for bidders and the complete RFP may be obtained at Blueprints, etc and the Town of Shelburne:https://www.shelburnevt.org/398/Bids-RFQs-RFPs.

Questions from bidders are due by Feb. 1, 2023, and answers will be posted on the website above by Feb. 3, 2023. A nonmandatory site visit is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. For more information contact Al DiPietro (802) 862-8435 or al.dipietro44@gmail.com.

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March 21 - April 20

Aries, you are willing to take risks and never afraid to try new things. This bene ts you as you seek new solutions regarding how to get things done.

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April 21 - May 21

Taurus, gure out a new goal to pursue and start to make a list of how to get to the nish line. You may need to recruit a few volunteers to help along the way.

GEMINI

May 22 - June 21

Gemini, when a project at work lands on your desk, you may be ambivalent about it. You appreciate the challenge, but already have a long list of things to do.

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Could this be the right time to think about making a career move, Cancer? The new year marks a fresh start, and perhaps you have had your eyes on a new work opportunity.

LEO

July 23 - Aug. 23

There’s more than meets the eye this week when someone from your past suddenly pops up on your radar again, Leo. Learn all of the facts before you make assumptions.

VIRGO

Aug. 24 - Sept. 22

Virgo, try to stay in the loop around the of ce. Doing so might pay professional dividends that could open the door to new possibilities.

LIBRA

Sept. 23 - Oct. 23

You’ve been keeping quite busy, Libra, but don’t forget to make time to touch base with friends and loved ones from time to time. Keep those lines of communication open.

SCORPIO

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Patience is a virtue of which you are in short supply recently, Scorpio. You have no control over the timeline on certain things and that can be frustrating. Wait it out.

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SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

It’s time to tackle all of those tasks you have been putting since the end of last year, Sagittarius. If you need help getting organized, reach out to someone you trust.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Think about all the possibilities you have before you, Capricorn. When you consider all of the positives in your life, the negatives just may fade away.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 21 - Feb. 18

Your name is on the lips of so many people. That is likely because you are affecting change wherever you go. Keep forging ahead because you are helping others.

PISCES

Feb. 19 - March 20

Now that spending has ceased, take a closer look at how you can budget for the new year. Make your money work for you, Pisces.

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The juvenile was reportedly driving their mother’s car without permission. In the video, Marcoux can be seen informing the teen they will be charged with operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

“At this point you’re going to be charged as an adult. I can bring you back in handcuffs to the station and go from there,” Marcoux says. “Because my concern is, if we bring you back to the house, you’re going to be abusive towards your mother.”

The teen appears hesitant — at one point trying to close the window on Marcoux — but eventually steps out of the vehicle, at which point Marcoux physically restrains the juvenile against the vehicle and handcuffs them.

He leads the teen to his cruiser and, as he buckles them into the back seat, the juvenile appears to spit on Marcoux, who then appears to slam his arm into the juvenile’s head and neck and says, “That’s what we call assault on a police officer. You’re going to be charged with that as well.”

Later, as Marcoux drives the teenager to the police station, he says: “If you’d like, we have this hood we can put over your head to stop you from spitting.”

While in the station, the juvenile appears to address the physical altercation with Shelburne officer Bob Lake, who says, “We’ll take the fact that he elbowed you in the chin separately, and we’ll talk about why mom called (the police). That’s Jon Marcoux, is what that officer’s name is.”

The incident has been under investigation since February, when a use of force review was submitted, and then-acting Shelburne police chief Michael Thomas requested via email that Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George review the video recordings “for potential criminal charges.”

George followed up the next day and said she agreed that Marcoux “used excessive force in this incident.”

She then asked Vermont State Police to investigate.

In a Feb. 11 email to state police officials, George said she would be the point of contact “but since the decision has already been made that the use of force was excessive, I would prefer this be treated like any

other assault investigation and have the Troopers assigned make a recommendation or decision regarding a citation, rather than it being sent as a review.”

The state police investigation, however, found no wrongdoing on Marcoux’s part.

Vermont State Police “conducted a comprehensive, impartial investigation and was unable to establish the legal standard that probable cause existed to support a criminal charge,” public information officer Adam Silverman said previously. “The investigation was reviewed by multiple layers of supervisors within VSP and the Department of Public Safety, including by the then-commissioner, who all agreed with the conclusion that the facts did not support a finding of probable cause.”

Since then, George and state police have remained at an impasse.

George said Thursday there remains “probable cause to charge officer Marcoux with simple assault. However, Vermont State Police disagree and have stated they will not issue a citation for the same.”

“I would like to pursue charges but need the help of VSP to do that in an efficient and consistent manner,” she said.

George in August issued a Giglio letter against Marcoux. The document, also commonly called a Brady letter, is filed by a prosecutor or other law enforcement officials when an officer’s conduct is called into question and can directly affect their credibility if one of their cases goes to trial.

George’s office has also mulled using a grand jury but said her office does “not currently have the resources to convene a grand jury on this case.” George previously said convening a grand jury would be “incredibly costly and resource intensive.”

After the conclusion of the state police investigation, Shelburne Police Department conducted its own internal investigation and also found no wrongdoing.

Marcoux returned to work with the department Dec. 5, having been on administrative leave since February. It was not immediately clear whether he was paid during that time or if he’d been demoted from corporal.

Marcoux could not be reached for comment.

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Screenshot of the cruiser cam footage that’s pitted the Chittenden County State’s Attorney against state police and Shelburne police over whether to charge a police officer with assault. See the police videos at shelburnenews.com.