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Local School Budgets Fare Well On Town Meeting Day

By Bob Kinzel | March 6, 2013
For the most part, local school budgets fared reasonably well on Town Meeting Day — 220 budgets were adopted and 16 were defeated. But local school officials say budget pressures will continue to grow in the coming years.
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Update: Town Meeting Day School Budget Review

By Jane Lindholm, Sage Van Wing | March 6, 2013
Steve Dale of the Vermont School Boards Association talks with Vermont Edition about which towns passed and defeated their school budgets, and the reasons behind those votes.
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Louras Says Rutland Looking At Long Game

By Mitch Wertlieb, Melody Bodette | March 6, 2013
In Rutland there was a close race for mayor. City Alderman David Allaire challenged the incumbent Christoper Louras. But in the end Louras prevailed, with a 400 plus vote margin of victory. Mayor Louras speaks with VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb.
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Tar Sands Resolutions Send Message Of Concern Over Climate Change

By John Dillon | March 6, 2013
Along with Town Meeting debates over school budgets and tax rates, some two dozen towns tackled oil companies and the global issue of climate change.
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Louras Defeats Allaire For Rutland Mayor

By Nina Keck | March 6, 2013
In Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras won re-election – beating challenger David Allaire by a little more than 400 votes.  
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Upper Valley Voters Weigh In On Gun Control

By Charlotte Albright, Melody Bodette | March 6, 2013
Gun control was up for debate at town meetings in seven Upper Valley communities. Voters were asked whether they want to urge state and federal lawmakers to ban assault weapons, require background checks for all guns sold in America, and make gun trafficking a crime.
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Jericho Uses Police Refund To Reduce Taxes

By VPR | March 6, 2013
The town of Jericho is using a refund of nearly $80,000 for police services that were never provided to help reduce local taxes.
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Highgate Votes Down Back Yard Shooting Ban

By VPR | March 6, 2013
Residents in the town of Highgate have voted against a proposed ordinance to bar recreational shooting in residential areas.
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Castleton To Weigh In On Town Offices

By Nina Keck | March 5, 2013
In Castleton, local residents are weighing in on what to do about their town office – again.  It’s the third time in a year and the issue remains deeply divisive.
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Grafton Grapples With Wind Development

By Susan Keese | March 5, 2013
Grafton has been considering whether an industrial wind project should be built in town. A proposal at town meeting to help determine where the town stands didn’t clear up the confusion.
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