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Newport Weighs Benefits Of Metered Water System
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The City of Newport has begun to debate again whether to install a metered water system. Proponents say meters would even out the cost of clean water for all residents.VPR News
In Springfield, Pipe Burst Causes Liability Dispute For Town’s Insurer
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After a pipe burst and water inundated his cellar and damaged his property, a Springfield homeowner is blaming the town’s insurance carrier, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. Earlier: As Aid Dries Up, Towns Struggle To Replace PipesVPR News
As Aid Dries Up, Towns Struggle To Replace Pipes
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Vermont cities and towns are struggling to overhaul their aging water systems, and the state says almost every one of them needs some kind of upgrade. In Rutland, most of the drinking water pipes are in desperate need of repair because they have failed repeatedly.Vermont Edition
Raising the gas tax
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The chairs of the House and Senate Transportation Committees discuss a proposed increase in the gas tax. Also, a Norwich writer reminisces about the Upper Valley in the 1930 and 1940s.Vermont Edition
Gas tax for road and bridge repairs
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State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding and Transportation Secretary David Dill discusses a proposal for a new gas tax to improve Vermont’s transportation infrastructure. VPR’s John Dillon examines the deep cuts that are being made to the state budget. And we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.VPR News
Midday Newscast: November 14, 2008
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Three utilities in Vermont are looking for new power supply contracts; Vermont’s congressional delegation supports a Vermont state senator’s plan to quickly rebuild the country’s transportation infrastructure; more…VPR News
Council asks: Why roads, not rail?
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The state will borrow an additional $10 million for transportation projects as part of an economic stimulus package. But members of a state advisory council were dismayed to learn this week that none of that money will go to improve the rail network in Vermont.VPR News
State transportation bill gets unanimous approval in the House
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The Vermont House has given its unanimous approval to the state transportation bill for next year. The legislation includes a bonding provision that the Governor strongly opposes.VPR News