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Dorset Street to build a bike path. This time, the issue is rightof-way for a potential small road parallel to Spear Street. The decision is the result of an issue with the application for the Long Property, which would subdivide the 36-acre property
at 1720 Spear St. and develop 12 townhomes with Habitat for Humanity on a newly delineated 2-acre lot. The development had made its way through the review See EASEMENT on page 10
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activity four more times before the Nov. 3 election, so money will continue to matter.
As newcomers try to break into political office, contributions for their campaigns — and their incumbent opponents’ coffers — have poured in from both in-state and out-of-state donors, according to the most recent campaign finance disclosures filed with the Vermont Secretary of State’s office. In the Democratic primary for governor, as of Aug. 1, both candidates had raised hundreds of thousands of dollars — Amanda Janoo’s contributions topped $300,000 and Aly Richard’s war chest reached more than $450,000. In the nearby Chittenden Central Senate race, Nikhil Goyal has raised more than $150,000, almost $100,000 more than the other newcomer in the race, Elaine Haney. Similarly, the Chittenden state’s attorney Democratic primary saw one candidate, Bram Kranichfeld, rake in more than $150,000. Closer to home, spending has been more modest. Here’s a look at what local candidates’ were raising and spending over the summer. State law will require candidates to disclose their campaigns’ financial
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Democratic county races see incumbent victories LIBERTY DARR STAFF WRITER
Despite some hopeful competitors in Chittenden County-wide races in Tuesday’s primary election, incumbents are keeping their spots on the democratic ticket come November. It was a thin margin for one race. In the heated contest for state’s attorney, incumbent Sarah
George, D- Colchester, bested challenger Bram Kranichfeld, D-Burlington, by 1,008 votes, much closer than the last time George faced competition in 2022. Kranichfeld, currently the state’s attorney for Franklin County, launched his campaign as the tougher on crime candidate amid escalating tensions over public safety in the Queen City
between Progressives and Democrats — he won higher votes than George in Burlington, but she ultimately took the cake elsewhere in the county. Chittenden County Sheriff Dan Gamelin, D-Colchester, a longtime cop, also beat out progressive newcomer Kevin Bloom, D-Burlington, for the Democratic seat for sheriff by a larger margin — 3,742 votes. Despite the loss,
Chittenden Southeast Senate County
Candidate
Charlotte Hinesburg Shelburne S. Burlington Total
Joanna Grossman
223
301
550
1,430
5,131
Elizabeth Hunt
763
420
1,030
1,542
6,571
Thomas Chittenden
510
546
1,305
2,705
9,332
Kesha Ram Hinsdale
517
551
1,320
2,189
8,425
Virginia “Ginny” Lyons
467
594
1,258
2,325
9,149
*Charts show the vote totals for the towns covered by the papers in the Vermont Community Newspaper Group. All candidates listed are Democrats — no Republicans faced primary challengers — and only contested primary races are listed.
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Candidate
Charlotte Hinesburg Shelburne S. Burlington Total
Augustus Barkyoumb
29
27
73
187
1,691
Paul McManus
79
126
299
638
5,248
Amy Payne
150
227
410
987
8,603
Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport
35
43
111
217
1,778
Michael “Mikey” Roberts
275
139
397
322
2,583
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County
Charlotte Hinesburg Shelburne S. Burlington Total
Kevin Bloom
343
369
644
1,536
12,134
Daniel Gamelin
486
496
1,183
2,161
15,876
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Candidate
Charlotte Hinesburg Shelburne S. Burlington Total
Sarah George
526
554
1,154
2,005
15,930
Bram Kranichfeld
451
382
943
2,000
14,922
Bloom’s campaign highlighted an interesting facet of Vermont law when it comes to sheriffs — they aren’t required to have any law enforcement experience. And Bloom certainly didn’t. Bloom, who uses they/them pronouns and ran to be possibly the first transgender sheriff in the country, launched their campaign focused heavily on eviction reform. Also unique this year was the competition for a lesser-known position in county government in Vermont — high bailiff. The role has three main duties: serving legal process when the sheriff is disqualified; taking over the sheriff’s duties if the office becomes suddenly vacant until the governor appoints a new sheriff; and, in rare cases, arresting the sheriff. While duties are rarely exercised, five candidates made their pitch for the position this year. Amy Payne, D-Burlington, took home the highest votes, 8,603, despite launching her campaign in support of Bloom.
She told The Other Paper earlier this year, however, that she would work with whichever sheriff wins the race. Notably, as Gamelin moves to the general election, the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department is facing some scrutiny. A deputy within the sheriff’s department is currently under investigation after the advocacy group Migrant Justice released troves of documents just one day before the primary election that showed that an officer had called in support from U.S. Border Patrol during a routine traffic stop in Berkshire last month, resulting in the detention and subsequent deportation of the passenger of the vehicle. The group has called it a clear violation of the state’s fair and impartial policing policy. Gamelin, in a statement ahead of the primary election, said the incident is under active investigation, and the sheriff’s department notified the Vermont Criminal Justice Council of the incidents “immediately.”
Democratic incumbents take primary for Senate BRIANA BRADY STAFF WRITER
Although two Democratic hopefuls put their hats in the ring for the Chittenden Southeast senate seats, the three incumbent candidates came out on top. Thomas Chittenden, D-South Burlington, Virginia “Ginny” Lyons, D-Williston, and Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Shelburne, will return to the general election ballot in November to face off against Republican candidates Bruce Roy of Williston and Javen Sears of South Burlington. Overall, Chittenden was the top vote-getter of the day with a combined 9,332 across the 11-town district. Lyons garnered 9,149 votes and Ram Hinsdale brought in 8,425. Newcomers Elizabeth Hunt from Charlotte and Joanna Grossman of Burlington got 6,571 and 5,131 votes, respectively. The race may have demonstrated how difficult it can be to unseat an incumbent. Grossman, who has worked on Democratic campaigns before, often referenced her door knocking efforts, reporting that she had been at more than 2,500 doors by mid-July. Hunt, a pediatrician in South Burlington, held several events including walks at Shelburne Bay Park and a social at Shelburne Sugarhouse.
Chittenden, Ram Hinsdale and Lyons leaned into the boost that incumbents often get from name recognition and campaigned together. All three of their names were listed on lawn signs and newspaper ads and the trio pitched themselves to the public as a package deal. Ultimately, the voters decided to go with what they knew — although the margin between any two candidates didn’t exceed 10% of the total votes. Beyond the state Senate, the only contested local legislative primary, here’s who will be appearing on the ballot come November: • Chittenden Southeast Senate Republicans: Bruce Roy of Williston and Javen Spear of South Burlington. • Chittenden-8 House (South Burlington-Williston): Bridget Burkhardt, D-South Burlington, and Mitchel Cypes, R-South Burlington. • Chittenden-9 House (South Burlington): Emilie Krasnow, D-South Burlington. • Chittenden-10 House (South Burlington): Kate Nugent, D-South Burlington • Chittenden-11 House (South Burlington): Brian Minier, D-South Burlington • Chittenden-12 House (South Burlington): Martin Lalonde, D-South Burlington
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Janoo wins the Democratic primary for governor SHAUN ROBINSON AND GRACE BERTRAND VTDIGGER
Amanda Janoo narrowly won Vermont’s Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, after a campaign that called for sweeping progressive policy changes and limiting how much the state relies on federal funding. Janoo, an economist, has never run for office before and was virtually unknown before announcing her campaign. She beat out Aly Richards, the former head of a prominent childcare lobbying and advocacy group who also had the backing of a well-endowed political action committee, with 49% of the vote as of 11 p.m., the AP reported. Richards had 46% at that point. In a victory speech at her campaign’s election night watch party in Burlington, Janoo said that when she decided to run for governor, she knew “it was going to be a long shot.” “We didn’t have the establishment for support, or big political kingmakers on our side,” she told a crowd of at least 250 people. “But we had something so much more powerful. We had you.” Janoo’s comments echoed how she framed herself on the campaign trail this year: the race’s anti-establishment choice. She was openly critical of the power and influence of large technology companies, calling for a new tax on advertising revenue they earn and new state regulations on large data centers used for artificial intelligence. She also made the case that the federal government could not be trusted to fully fund key human services programs and proposed finding new revenue at home
instead. That includes using a surcharge on personal income over $500,000 to pay for free primary care for every person in the state, her campaign has said. In a statement issued around 11:30 p.m., Richards conceded the race, calling it “the honor of a lifetime to run for governor of this amazing state.” She said she would do everything she could to help Janoo beat Republican Gov. Phil Scott this fall. Scott did not have an opponent in Tuesday’s GOP primary for governor. “Now that the primary is behind us, it’s time for Vermonters to come together and rally behind Amanda,” Richards said. Janoo’s win means Democrats will again have a gubernatorial nominee who has never held state-level office before. Janoo, who grew up in Strafford but now lives in Burlington, has made the case that her experience working with think tanks and international development organizations, both in the U.S. and abroad, gives her the know-how to tackle the state’s biggest economic and social challenges. Her challenge now will be to sell her ideas to voters across the political spectrum, many of whom — including Democrats — have for years supported Scott in general elections. Scott remains the most popular governor in the country, according to the firm Morning Consult, though another poll from the University of New Hampshire showed his job approval rating slouching in recent months. This year’s Democratic primary was the most competitive in years. Janoo and Richards both raised more money for their primary campaigns than any Democratic candidate for governor since 2020. Notably, Janoo’s support proved
strong enough to overcome an eleventh-hour purchase of more than $200,000 worth of digital advertising by a PAC created to support Richards, but that was not affiliated with Richards’ campaign. Pro-Richards ads have blanketed websites and social media feeds in Vermont over the past week. Several of Janoo’s supporters said at the watch party that they decided to vote for her because of her policy positions. Jackie Stanton of Johnson, for one, cited Janoo’s views on healthcare, taxes and housing as what drew her to
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Residents in South Burlington who turned out to vote in the primary Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved a $16.4 million bond vote to complete upgrades to the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant. The vote was 3,637-823 in favor. This additional $16.4 million will fill a significant funding gap facing the project that originally was only supposed to cost $33.8 million. Voters approved that spending in 2023 to fund that same facility, as well as upgrades to the Airport Parkway facility to better manage waste generated from the Bartlett Bay site, along with additional pump station upgrades in Queen City Park. When bids for the projects were opened in January, construc-
Statewide
Charlotte Hinesburg Shelburne S. Burlington Total
Amanda Janoo
431
427
710
1,668
39,151
Aly Richards
466
444
1,122
1,815
37,116
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least one stranger, introduce themselves and share their astrological sign and the first concert they attended. Janoo told her supporters during her victory speech that, even with her uncertainty about the result, she’d only prepared one version of the address. “In all honesty, I really only wrote one speech this evening because when I sat down and thought about what I wanted to say if we won or if we lost, I realized it was pretty much the same thing: Thank you,” she said.
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the campaign. “She is by far the most progressive candidate for governor we’ve ever had,” Stanton said. “This is a people-powered movement, and so many everyday people have worked very hard to bring us to this moment.” As live music played throughout the evening, people clapped and sang along to lyrics such as, “All these fascists got to lose” and “Out with the old and in with Janoo, that’s what Vermont has got to do.” At the start of the event, attendees were instructed to go up to at
Statewide
Charlotte Hinesburg Shelburne S. Burlington Total
Esther Charlestin
107
109
169
519
9,041
Molly Gray
600
529
1,180
2,229
50,238
Ryan McLaren
260
287
696
1,129
22,863
tion costs far exceeded what had been previously estimated. The repairs at Bartlett Bay are the most extensive, though. Built in 1970, its last major upgrade was in 1999. While a typical lifespan of these facilities lasts around 50 years, upgrades are typically necessary after 20 years. According to reports from city officials in the last few weeks, the current facility is in rough shape, with a leaking sludge holding tank, failing clarified mechanisms and inefficient UV disinfection units. But from where exactly did the nearly 50% increase in costs between 2023 and 2026 come? City officials and engineers working on the project have cited rapid
inflationary construction costs along with changes at the federal level like the 2021 Buy America Build America Act, which requires all iron, steel and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States — the city is also receiving $700,000 in federal grant money for the energy upgrades. Fuel prices are also now weighing into the equation. City officials have justified asking residents for the chunk of change on such a short timeline, saying that even with the added expenses — which will be paid for by ratepayers — the city’s water rates will still be middle of the line for Chittenden County.
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CRIME & COURTS Third person linked to 2019 Hinesburg homicide sentenced MIKE DONOGHUE CORRESPONDENT
A Milton man who officials say helped conspire in the fatal shooting of the estranged husband of his mistress in 2019, has been sentenced to two years on federal probation. John Turner, 54, also was assessed $1,100 in court costs and fines in U.S. District Court in Rutland last week. Federal Judge Mary Kay Lanthier also ordered special probation conditions for Turner, including he complete 150 hours of community service within 12 months. Turner, a longtime employee at Rocky Ridge Golf Club in St. George, is the third person convicted in court as part of the fatal shooting of David Auclair, 45, of Williston, in 2019 in Hinesburg. Angela M. Auclair, 55, has been sentenced in Vermont Superior Court in Burlington to 35-years-to-
life with all but 18 years suspended for her part in a conspiracy to commit first degree murder in the killing of her estranged husband. Her son, Kory Lee George, 38, of Monkton, has been sentenced to 18-years-to-life in prison for his part in the conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. He pleaded guilty in September 2023. Turner pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony — the failure to report a crime when you know it has taken place. He admitted that between July 24, 2019, and Dec. 14, 2021, that he repeatedly provided false statements to law enforcement about George possessing two stolen firearms. The bullet-riddled body of the victim was found July 11, 2019, at the LaPlatte Headwaters Town Forest trailhead parking lot off Gilman Road in Hinesburg. The victim was lured to the scene for his execution through a pre-paid burner cellphone that was traced to a Milton store where George bought it, state police said.
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David Auclair was shot 11 times, and no shell casings were left behind from the shooting by the conspirators, Vermont State Police said. A nearby doorbell camera at a Hinesburg home captured the sound of 14 shots. The victim was the son of a well-known South Burlington family that operated a large farm on Vermont 116 near the Shelburne line. Defense lawyer Karen Shingler argued that Turner did not need any prison time and that he is generous with his time and talents as a mechanic helping his family and friends. Shingler’s 74-page sentencing memo included dozens of supportive letters noting Turner was well thought of in the community and that he lives with his fiancée, Rebecca Mead-Alger, in Milton. None of the letters appeared to address his part in the high-profile homicide. Assistant U.S. Attorney Wendy Fuller asked Judge Lanthier to impose a 60-day prison sentence as a “just punishment” for his conviction and the disrespect for the law. Fuller also said the prison time should be followed by a term of supervised release. The two months would serve as a deterrence for those that might want to obstruct a similar investigation, Fuller said. The federal sentencing guidelines, which are advisory, had suggested a penalty between zero and six months in prison. The calculation included a felon possessing a stolen firearm and the case involved four or more stolen guns, Fuller said. She said Turner started his sexual relationship with Angela Auclair 14 years before the homicide and while she was married to David Auclair. David Auclair later objected to the relationship and told Turner he had to move out of the home the three were sharing in Bristol, Fuller said. Turner said he would sneak back into the house in what he called the “longest game of hideand-seek I’ve ever played in my life.” Turner gave multiple false statements to investigators, Fuller said in her sentencing memo. See HOMICIDE on page 7
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“The Hang Out” space is made for middle schoolers A Word from Your Library John Simson The South Burlington Public Library is revamping a special place for middle school age kids within the Marabella KidSpace Children’s Library. The new and improved “The Hangout” in the space is now under construction and is expected to open around Aug. 18. It is the realization of a plan from the original construction of the library five years ago that never achieved the goal of providing an exclusive space for middle school children. To correct that situation, library director Bree Drapa and children’s librarian Erin Davison engaged a group of students to help with the design. Drapa decided the final design and the city of South Burlington approved the contract. Construction costs are being met with funds from the South Burlington Library Foundation. The Hangout space will be a semi-private corner of the Children’s Library with a waist high barrier and simple gate separating it from the rest of the room and giving the youth a sense of autonomy. Other improvements will include an area for video game computers, a craft making
area and a flat screen TV as well as comfy beanbag chairs for watching movies. The latter items and some gaming equipment were purchased with a grant from the South Burlington City Center Collaborative. Drapa and Davison spoke enthusiastically about the project, citing the contribution it will make to keep young library users engaged as they pass beyond the resources and attractions of the other spaces and programs within the Children’s Library, but are not ready to move into the teen and young adult areas. Drapa hopes to inspire a “kids advisory board” to engage the Hangout users and encourage leadership and ownership. Construction by Maple Valley Contracting, Omega Electric and Oliver Painting will be supervised by Brian Russell, city building coordinator. The South Burlington Library Foundation is a non-profit supporting organization of the South Burlington Public Library that raises and manages money from individuals, businesses and charitable foundations to supplement public funding for the library. Learn more at southburlingtonlibraryfoundation.org John Simson is a South Burlington Library Foundation Board member.
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Vermont is not for sale Vermont is in trouble because the development industry too often overlooks the environmental John Bossange impacts of building on open fields, The pro-development advoclear-cutting natural forests and cates finally got it right. Vermont disturbing wetlands. is in trouble but not for the The development advocates reasons offered in a recent opinion got it right when they wrote “the piece (“There are steps out of the data is clear,” but then used a housing crisis,” July 9) authored deeply flawed analysis to promote by the Vermont Futures Projtheir pro-growth, profit-making ect, the Vermont Professionals agenda with their own self-serving of Color Network, the Vermont data and avoided the facts that Business Roundtable, the Vermont Vermonters care about the most. Chamber of Commerce, Let’s Vermonters cannot afford a Build Homes and the Lake Cham- mortgage on a $750,000 home. plain Chamber. That’s a real fact. Our nonprofit Vermont is in trouble because organization, Better (not bigger) there is a giant “For Sale” sign Vermont, has documented the cost posted at our borders and our of a new-build home in varieconomic policies encourage ous communities in Chittenden investors and County, and speculators to that’s the averWe’re letting purchase availage price. able lots and We are anticipated recently built pricing out our population growth homes. next generation Vermont is in because the and speculative trouble because industry that no matter what could make a housing need guide the profit-making big difference industries tell us, chooses to build development policy. a housing shortto the open age, if it even market and not exists, is not the root cause of our to the working Vermonter’s pockproblems. etbook. Why don’t we hear more Vermont is in trouble because about that? we’re letting anticipated popuVermonters care deeply about lation growth and speculative the negative environmental housing need guide our developimpacts on our clean air, water, ment policy. soils, the warming planet and our Vermont is in trouble because climate crisis. That should be clear development advocates rarely data presented by the development account for the long-term upkeep advocates as well. Why has this and carrying costs of infrastrucnot been a part of their messagture and essential municipal ing? services. Today there are over 65,000 Vermont is in trouble because unoccupied homes in Vermont building more homes does not (19.4%), the second-highest yield enough revenue to offset tax percentage in the nation, many of increases to cover those costs. them owned by investors, secondVermont is in trouble because home owners and out-of-state, companies like Beta Technologies part-time residents. We would and OnLogic may struggle to pay argue there is no real housing future employees enough to move shortage in Vermont. It is more here and afford a mortgage on a accurately a wealth distribution new home. problem. That’s an analysis you
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continued from page 6 infrastructure and provide essential municipal services, such as police, fire and schools, which are never fully covered by impact fees or the growth in the grand list. Why is this never mentioned? The authors of the recent commentary are correct when they state that the “data is clear” about our aging population, just as it is in many other parts of the United States. So, let’s be careful not to view this as a problem we can easily solve. It’s much bigger than Vermont. Finally, the question is not simply about abundance or scarcity as the pro-development advocates suggest. We should plan to grow carefully, building up from scarcity and not down from anticipated abundance. Yes, we need more cottage industries that fit into the character of our state. But we must never use speculative population growth and theoretical
housing needs to build homes. That is a dangerous precedent, and not appropriate for government intervention. It’s time to slow down and take advantage of this opportunity to first do what is best for Vermont and its citizens. Our rural character, our natural environment, our cities, towns and villages all deserve to be cared for before the financial interests of the development lobbyists and profiteers who try to overwhelm us with more fear, myths and panic. Vermont may be in trouble, but not for the reasons argued by the pro-development forces. Our uniquely beautiful state with its abundant natural resources and beauty, and our great citizenry, should never be on the market. We are not for sale.
Board seeks comment on proposed school policy To the Editor: The South Burlington School Board invites community members to comment on the proposed updates to our Ends policies. Ends policies define the kinds of outcomes we want for our students. Ends policies are like a North Star for all South Burlington School District learning activities because once voted into place, they provide direction to the district about what community members want for the students in our schools. In short, Ends policies set our expectations for district
accountability to all community members. Ends policies are intended to be updated periodically. However, in this case, 10 years passed without a review. The board started its review in January. Over the last eight months, the board collected feedback from hundreds of community members through public forums, one-on-one discussions, targeted focus groups and a community survey. But we are not done yet. Now it is time for you to review our work and help us finalize a set of policies that are best for South Burlington. Please visit the board’s Ends policy update website to review the
most current draft of the Ends policies. There is also a form for you to share your comments with us, or you can email the school board at schoolboard@ sbschools.net, leave a voice message at 802-652-7476 or reach out to any board member individually. Also, please plan to join us at one or both of the following public forums on Aug. 19 and Sep 2. Michelle Boyer South Burlington Michelle Boyer is a South Burlington School Board member and wrote this on behalf of the board.
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HOMICIDE continued from page 4 Kory Lee George broke into the unoccupied home in Colchester and stole five firearms, according to court records. The Arbor Lane home was unattended because Angela Auclair had set up a dinner with Synott and her estranged husband at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Colchester. The three were mutual friends. Turner drove his Chevrolet Suburban to the Spanked Puppy restaurant in Colchester, where he met George, records showed. Turner drove George in his own car to the Synott neighborhood and dropped him off near the home. George stole five guns, including two 9-mm Beretta handguns, a Davis Warner Arms .32 handgun, and a Llama .380 handgun. The guns were later transferred to Turner’s Chevy Suburban, according to the indictment. Also with them was George’s then girlfriend, who he later married, state police said. The stolen guns were stored for the night at a trailer used by the co-conspirators in Milton, and the next day Angela Auclair used
one of the stolen Berettas to kill her husband, the indictment said. The day after the shooting, one of the co-conspirators attempted to dispose of the Beretta used in the shooting and one day later a co-conspirator attempted to dispose of the other handguns stolen from the Synott residence, the indictment noted. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and State Police arrested Turner in July 2024 on felony charges of conspiracy to possess stolen firearms and illegal possession of four of the weapons stolen from a Colchester home in July 2019. It included the handgun used by Angela Auclair to kill her husband, officials said. The case was slowed when the federal government said it had run out of funds a year ago to pay defense lawyers. Shingler, a former state prosecutor, said she needed the government to provide funds for her to hire experts and investigative services to help review the evidence. The funds were restored when the new federal fiscal year began Oct. 1, 2025.
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Clothes and comedy mix in stage play Carole Vasta Folley brings a staged reading of her comedy “Control Top” to Lost Nation Theater for a two-night run, Sept. 3-4. The 90-minute play, inspired by interviews with hundreds of women, explores women, clothes and reclamation — “and why we rarely have pockets.” Talk-backs follow each show. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St., Montpelier. Tickets $20, depending on seating. Info and tickets: lostnationtheater.org.
Festival raises funds for celiac disease help Annika’s Fall Festival, Vermont's first celiac disease fundraiser, will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at Belvidere Recreational Field. The event was organized by 17-year-old Annika Loucks, recently diagnosed with celiac disease, to support research through the National Celiac See COMMUNITY NOTES on page 9
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EASEMENT continued from page 1 process over the last several months, but City attorney Colin McNeil sent a on July 10, the South Burlington Devel- memo to the council detailing that state opment Review Board denied the applica- law necessitated the denial. Plans for the tion. road are included on the official city map, The reason for the denial, the decision which is regulated by the state and used to reads, was a refusal on the part of the identify future municipal utility and facillandowner, Northeast Agricultural Trust, ity improvements. Failure to include a owned by Tom and Janet mapped facility or utility Bellavance, to include an on the plans for a develExcept for the road, easement for city rightopment, McNeil said, of-way. The easement triggers an automatic all other aspects of would enable the evenrejection of the proposal. tual construction on the “That then starts a the development back lot of a road, sharedclock for you to make a use path and wastewater decision,” McNeil said. have been resolved infrastructure between “It’s a 120-day clock for North Jefferson Road and you to institute a proceedin line with land use Parkside Drive on the ing to either acquire right back 34-acre lot. The road of way or acquire an regulations. would connect the South interest in the land that is Pointe neighborhood to on the official map.” South Village. Had the board opted not to act in that Now, the city council has opted to 120-day period, the issue would have pursue eminent domain negotiations to returned to the development review board, claim the right-of-way for the road. which would review the application withAccording to city officials, the denial out consideration of the official map. was anticipated by both the development The city council on Monday opted review board and Northeast Agricultural to simultaneously begin proceedings to Trust. acquire a right-of-way — this may include City planner Paul Conner told the land surveys, hearings and appeals — and council at its meeting on Aug. 3 that the enter negotiations with Northeast Agriculparties behind the Long Property proceed- tural Trust. ed “with full understanding” that it would According to the minutes of the March be denied, but the review board and the 3 development review board meeting, the applicant worked to resolve all the other Bellavances’ intention was to have the subjects. right-of-way deeded to the city when the
lot that contains the land slated for the road — but not the Habitat for Humanity development — was either sold or there was a plan to develop the land. “It’s roughly 1,000 feet away from where development is being proposed,” project engineer Bryan Currier said at the time. “We feel there’s such a large chunk of land that is directly adjacent to that right of way. We don’t see the city constructing the roadway in the interim.” The property and development have been a point of consternation for the city. While the city council had initially planned to use almost $400,000 from the city’s Open Space Fund to buy a conservation easement on the land in balance with
building 16 affordable homes, it nixed that funding last year, citing concerns that the plan didn’t account for enough affordable housing. City officials, however, don’t see the relationship with the application as adversarial. Except for the road, all other aspects of the development have been resolved in line with land use regulations. “I just want to say that for myself, and I think for the council — I can’t speak for everybody, but I know that I would love nothing more than to see this happen quickly, to see that happen amicably, to see it happen collaboratively with the property owners,” council vice chair Andrew Chalnik said.
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continued from page 1 Ginny Lyons D-Williston, and Thomas Chittenden, D-South Burlington. However, the spending among the candidates varied widely. Without the benefit of leftover funds from previous campaigns, the two newcomers raised the most money as they worked for name recognition. By the Aug. 1 filing deadline, Joanna Grossman pulled in more than $32,000 — including an almost $5,000 loan from herself — and Elizabeth Hunt raised over 40,000, loaning herself more than $9,000. In comparison, Ram Hinsdale, Chittenden and Lyons disclosed total monetary contributions of $21,493, $13,940 and $1,730, respectively. The challengers did not necessarily outspend the incumbents. Grossman and Hunt spent about $31,000 and $26,000 respectively. However, Ram Hinsdale spent just over $29,000. Chittenden dished out significantly less at almost $15,000. Lyons, who has been in office for more than a decade, is an outlier. She spent $1,543
on the campaign — largely on a single expense for a mailing list from the Vermont Democratic Party in March. In the last push of her own primary campaign, Lyons spent only $40 for fees for the fundraising platform Act Blue. Chittenden and Ram Hinsdale donated almost $3,000 in-kind to Lyons’ campaign for the cost of their combined campaign materials.
State’s attorney For the race to be the county’s highest prosecutor, Kranichfeld has shelled out, and raked in, almost three times as much as his opponent, incumbent state’s attorney Sarah George. Former Franklin County state’s attorney Kranichfeld, who has cast himself as the tougher-on-crime candidate, took in just under $150,000 in total monetary contributions — including the $250 he gave to himself — as of Aug. 1. He spent $144,913 on media advertising, lawn signs, consulting fees and other fundraising efforts.
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Kranichfeld also accepted nearly $2,316 in non-monetary contributions for food for campaign house parties. George, meanwhile, who touts and exercises a more progressive prosecuting policy, started her campaign with $3,176 from 2022. She raised $42,705 in monetary contributions — none from herself — the highest she has ever earned in a race for the top spot, outpacing the money gathered during the contested race in 2022 when she faced democratic challenger Ted Kenney. This year to date, she spent $35,286. George also received just over $8,600 worth of contributions for food donations and some video work.
Law and order, and cash Two democratic hopefuls — one incumbent and one newbie — also duked it out for county sheriff. Kevin Bloom, a new player to the political sphere in the county with no law enforcement experience, has faced off against a police officer who has held the top post for four years, Dan Gamelin. Bloom brought in $21,135 in monetary contributions — including a $4,345 personal loan — spending $21,733 on a variety of postage, yard signs, democratic campaign software, spaces for fundraisers, among others. Gamelin, meanwhile, started his campaign with $14,291 rolled over from 2022. He raised, in total, $30,330 and spent $24,571 on similar expenditures. Surprisingly, one of the most contested races this season was for a lesser-known role in Vermont’s county government, high bailiff. Despite five people competing for the singular spot, no one received or spent much money. • Amy Payne received $2,450 and spent $1,361. • Paul McManus received $1,386 and spent $1,319. • Michael Roberts received $913 and spent $895. • Augustus Barkyoumb spent and received nothing. • Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport didn’t file with the secretary of state.
Notable spenders While financial disclosures offer the
public a transparent look at how much candidates earned and spent, it also highlights the notable donors who, in some cases, forked over some money to their top nominee. Local elected officials donated and worked for various campaigns this election season. Tim Barritt, the chair of the South Burlington City Council was listed as Ram Hinsdale’s campaign treasurer. Ben Traverse, a Burlington City Council member, held the same role for Grossman. South Burlington City Council Elizabeth Fitzgerald donated $200 to Chittenden and fellow councilor Beth Zigmund gave $150 to Hunt. Charity Clark, Vermont’s attorney general, gave $250 each to Grossman and Hunt. South Burlington City Council vice chair Andrew Chalnick gave $500 to lieutenant governor candidate Ryan McLaren, and $200 to Bloom’s sheriff campaign. Michael Wood-Lewis Front Porch Forum, among other donations, gave $500 to Grossman, $200 to Bloom, $200 to Amy Payne and $1,000 to Amanda Janoo. Realtors and developers have also been making their preferences known through donations. Ernest Pomerleau, owner of Pomerleau real estate, donated $1,000 to Ram Hinsdale, $500 to Chittenden and Lyons each, $250 to Grossman. He also gave $1,500 to keep Gamelin in the sheriff’s office. Alfred Senecal, owner of Omega Electrical Construction Company, was the top contributor to Gamelin’s campaign at $1,550. Others included notable realtors and landlords, like Handy’s Hotels & Rentals, along with Bissonette Properties and its property management company BPJS Management. All three gave $1,000. Evan Langfelt, the CEO of O’Brien Brothers, an area developer, gave $1,000 to Ram Hinsdale, $300 to Chittenden and $200 to state representative Emilie Krasnow D-South Burlington. Of notable businesses that donated to Bloom’s campaign is Taco Gordo — the Burlington-based eatery — which spent $1,020. Senate hopeful Nikhil Goyal also contributed $200 to Bloom’s campaign and high bailiff candidate Amy Payne donated $500.
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Rising healthcare costs are squeezing Vermonters. Here’s how everyone can make more affordable choices. Vermont has some of the highest healthcare costs in America. This hurts everyone in our community and the well-being of our state. So, it’s the perfect time to learn ways to make care more affordable. Consider these costs comparisons for common procedures: Bone Density Study
Breast Biopsy
Cataract Surgery
CT Chest Scan
Gallbladder Removal
Hip Replacement
Laparoscopic MRI Hernia Repair of Spine
Upper GI Endoscopy
Vaginal Delivery
$913
$16,054
$9,785
$3,495
$35,057
$51,432
$30,361
$4,438
$7,768
$28,912
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Winsdor Hospital
Dartmouth Hitchcock
Northeastern VT Regional Hospital
Northeastern VT Regional Hospital
Dartmouth Hitchcock
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
North Country Hospital
University of VT Medical Center
$359
$8,262
$4,806
$1,396
$16,262
$24,642
$17,569
$2,560
$3,626
$18,248
Porter Hospital
University of VT Medical Center
University of VT Medical Center
Vermont Open Imaging
Springfield Hospital
Dartmouth Hitchcock
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Northeastern VT Regional Hospital
Central Vermont Medical Center
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
$64
$2,597
$2,712
$1,222
$13,293
$23,558
$10,761
$1,410
$1,928
$10,135
Thomas Chittenden Health Center
Northwestern Medical Center
VT Eye Surgery and Laser Center
Vermont Diagnostic Imaging
Central VT Medical Center
Central VT Medical Center
Central VT Medical Center
Vermont Open Imaging
Green Mountain Surgery Center
Northwestern Medical Center
(Spine or Pelvis)
(with Imaging)
Source: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Axis Cost Transparency Data Averages, Spring 2026. Costs include facility and provider costs.
There are many reasons for this affordability crisis and no one entity or individual can fix it. That’s why our organizations continue working together to be part of the solution. We invite you to join us, take action, and explore these tips to save on your care.
Compare Where To Get Care & Save
Cut Prescription Drug Costs
• Costs for procedures can vary widely between hospitals, outpatient facilities, surgery and imaging centers. Knowing your options can help you save hundreds or thousands of dollars.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about options, such as generic medications instead of more costly brand name drugs.
• Carefully consider when it’s best to visit your doctor, urgent care or the emergency room. Telehealth can be a convenient, low-cost option for common health issues, including mental health support.
Know Before You Go
• See if getting a 30-day, 60-day or 90-day supply of your medications can help you save. • Compare costs and look for discount coupons on websites like ArrayRx, GoodRx, RxSaver, WellRx, SingleCare, Cost Plus Drugs, and the new federal website TrumpRx.
Review Your Health Insurance Benefits
• For routine procedures, there is usually ample time to explore care options, understand costs, and look for savings. • Ask for a written estimate before your procedure, so you have a clear picture of the costs beforehand. Afterward, review your itemized bill to understand the charges and confirm they are accurate.
• This Open Enrollment season is a great time to revisit your health plan’s benefits, premiums, deductibles, and copays to determine what makes sense for your health needs and budget. • When planning your care, check for “in-network” providers, which are more affordable and can help avoid unexpected expenses.
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