VPR News
VPR News
In St. Albans, Concerns About Voting Irregularities
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Voters in St. Albans will have to go back to the polls to elect an alderman because a judge threw out the results from Town Meeting Day.VPR News
Interview: St. Albans Mayor Liz Gamache
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Liz Gamache talks with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about what she wants to accomplish as St. Alban’s new mayor.VPR News
With Little Assistance, Vermonters Struggle To Keep Their Heat On
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Funding levels for the federal low income heating assistance program, commonly known as LIHEAP, are below what they were last year, even though the state’s congressional delegation was able to pump another $5 million into the program.VPR News
St. Albans Town And City Study Whether Merger Would Cut Cost
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Cities and towns across the state are coping with dwindling tax revenue, and they’re trying to do more with less. In Franklin County, the City and Town of St. Albans are exploring whether they can effectively merge the two communities into one in an effort to more efficiently provide services.VPR News
Regional Report: St. Albans Wal-Mart Wins Court Case
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Vermont’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for construction of a Wal-Mart store in St. Albans, in a decision that puts an end to a contentious legal battle.VPR News
St. Albans Is Expected To Repeal Flood Measure
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The town of St. Albans could repeal a program that was designed to speed up repairs to flood-damaged homes and businesses. The Franklin County town’s select board is scheduled to vote on the repeal Monday night, just two weeks after it was adopted.VPR News
Franklin County Sheriff Sues St. Albans
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While a handful of towns in Vermont are considering creating a joint police force to cut costs, a similar arrangement in Franklin County has led to a legal challenge that’s headed to the state’s highest court.VPR News
Quebec company to set up shop in St. Albans
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A Quebec company that makes electrical transformers will open a factory in St. Albans and hire at least 45 people within three years. As VPR’s Ross Sneyd reports, Franklin County has fared pretty well in the current recession.VPR News
