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Author Archives: Lou Varricchio

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Vermont residents losing land to river corridor regulations

Kevin Blakeman has enjoyed his 60-acre homestead along bucolic Fay Brook in Windsor County for more than 40 years, but since his town adopted river corridor regulations, he’s not so sure how much of his property is truly his own.

September 14, 2017 in TNR News.
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Despite NIMBY neighbors, Mt. Philo Hops is approved to reintroduce commercial hops

Even with the thumbs up from town officials, residents have clearly not changed their minds about the new farm stressing that it will have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

September 11, 2017 in TNR News.
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Environmentally concerned neighbors oppose commercial hop farm in Charlotte

Neighbors abutting a hop farm under construction in Charlotte are opposing the landowner who is developing part of a 59-acre tract to capitalize on the microbrew craze in Vermont.

August 28, 2017 in TNR News.
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Policing discussed at Burlington mayors gathering following Charlottesville riot

Policing policy took on new urgency as the nation’s progressive mayors gathered in the Queen City on Friday following race-related riots last week in Charlottesville, Virginia.

August 21, 2017 in TNR News.
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Vermont Republicans condemn violence on the right and the left

In the aftermath of last week’s violence in Charlottesville, Va., Vermont Republicans are distancing themselves from “Unite the Right” white supremacist groups as well as from violent leftist groups.

August 17, 2017 in TNR News.
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Countdown to Burlington Telecom sale a long time coming

The fate of taxpayer-owned Burlington Telecom will be decided in the coming weeks as city officials negotiate with finalists in what has been a long, secretive bidding process.

August 14, 2017 in TNR News.
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Affordable housing loan expectations raise questions about compliance with IRS guidelines

Affordable housing borrowers in Vermont aren’t being expected to pay back loans, but that arrangement raises questions about IRS definitions of a bona fide loan in low-income tax credit projects.

July 31, 2017 in TNR News.
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Vermont farm family still facing million-dollar fine for removing trees from own property

The Vorstevelds are facing a potential million-dollar environmental fine and court appearance after more than two dozen neighbors complained about the clearing of 2,000 trees and brush from the family’s own property.

July 20, 2017 in TNR News.
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Vermont health care professionals remain warm to big government approach

A public panel discussion held in Burlington City Hall’s Contois Auditorium on Tuesday focused on health care costs in Vermont and aired fears about the repeal of Obamacare on Capitol Hill.

July 12, 2017 in TNR News.
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Will new Burlington city councilor honor campaign promise to support residents?

Ali Dieng’s first chance to keep his promise comes on Monday as City Council will vote on a proposal to change North Avenue from four lanes to two to make room for bicyclists.

July 9, 2017 in TNR News.
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Efficiency Vermont’s new director: Fee is a ‘societal benefit charge,’ not a tax

As a WDEV radio listener showed on Thursday, Efficiency Vermont’s Karen Glitman may get a mixed reception in her new role depending on whether Vermonters view her as an efficiency director or a tax collector.

July 8, 2017 in TNR News.
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Vermont GOP leaders take stock of session, raise funds for 2018

Two of Vermont’s top Republican leaders joined the party faithful at an ice cream social in Ferrisburgh on Wednesday, marking the kickoff of the 2018 election campaign for the GOP in Addison County.

June 30, 2017 in TNR News.

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