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WEBBy Cherise Forbes, Manchester Journal. Updated Oct 4, 2024. For the first time in more than thirty years, Bennington County will elect two new representatives for the state Senate. On Thursday, Oct. 3, voters had the opportunity to hear from all six candidates on issues including education funding, the Affordable Heat Act, and more.
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WEBSep 2, 2024. Manchester Riverwalk will host a community event at the Factory Point Town Green on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the awarding of the VT Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative Grant and to thank all in the community for support of Riverwalk's bridge project.
Manchester gets new website | Local-news - manchesterjournal.com
WEBNov 23, 2023 · He called the new site a “skeleton” that they plan to build upon to add additional online services, such as dog licensing, access to land records, more online payment options, easier zoning applications, and more. Murphy said the Selectboard and town officials have been planning on the update, …
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WEBThe popularity of Hamilton Falls, a beautiful but dangerous waterfall on Cobb Brook in Jamaica State Park, increased during the pandemic and h…
Manchester PD calls continue to climb - manchesterjournal.com
WEBNov 9, 2023 · MANCHESTER – The Manchester Police Department has seen a steady increase in call volume in recent years, and 2023 appears to be on track to exceed last year’s numbers. According to Lt. James Blanchard, the MPD finished 2020 with 3,789 calls. In 2021, that number climbed to 4,489 calls. In 2022, it rose to 5,326 calls.
Back-to-back municipal meetings in Manchester | Local-news ...
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. MANCHESTER – Discussion around a longstanding rezoning request dominated back-to-back meetings of Manchester’s Selectboard and Planning Commission this week, but the topic was just one of many undertaken by the respective groups. …
MCL seeks 30 percent budget increase; first increase in six years
WEBDec 21, 2023 · Manchester, VT (05254) Today. Cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 53F. Winds light and variable..
Manchester adopts modified mask ordinance | Local-news ...
WEBDec 8, 2021 · The wording of the ordinance, based largely on the one passed during spring 2020 in the early days of COVID-19, might confuse people into thinking Manchester has passed a townwide mask mandate, several board members pointed out. But the board agreed it was OK with that, as strong language encouraging residents and visitors to …
Manchester Selectboard gets briefing on ARPA, CIRC funds
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · MANCHESTER — With a year-end deadline looming to designate the use of all federal American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds, the Manchester Selectboard approved three projects totaling $414,249 to nearly close out the $1.1 million pandemic fund. An additional $40,000 remains in the fund, and the Selectboard will discuss its use at a …
UPDATE: Manchester Selectboard postpones meeting as power …
WEBMar 14, 2023 · In the Southshire, 1,339 were without power in Bennington, 1,079 in Pownal, 468 in Stamford and 223 in Shaftsbury. Forecasters expected 6 to 10 inches of snow will accumulate today on top of what already fell Monday night and early Tuesday morning.