A Broadway man was arrested last Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing a village apartment. Richard E. Farrell Jr., 37, was charged with third-degree burglary, a felony and petit larceny, a misdemeanor following an investigation by Whitehall police. Farrell was seen by police at approximately midnight on Aug. 13 walking on a public street carrying a number [...]
Youth held on child endangerment
A local youth was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threatened a 10-year-old boy at a residence on Broadway. Steven A. Woodard, 17, of Whitehall was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor. Police said Woodard become upset with the child and threatened him with physical violence. He was issued [...]
Whitehall woman charged with selling cocaine
A local woman was arrested and charged with a pair of felonies for allegedly selling cocaine. Madeline Rosario, 49, of Broadway was charged with criminal sale of a narcotic drug and criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell. Both counts are considered to be Class B felonies. She is accused of selling cocaine in [...]
Man arrested for smashing TV
A local man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly entered his ex-girlfriend’s house and destroyed a television. Brandon L. Wilbur, 29, of Broadway, was charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief, both felonies, in connection with the incident which occurred on Adams Street. Police said Wilbur entered the home without permission and remained [...]
Police Blotter
Police Beat 12.15 Dec. 5 12 p.m. Police investigated a reported larceny at a Broadway business. A complaint was signed and an arrest is pending. 12:01 p.m. Police responded to the scene of a property damage accident at a Broadway business. A sign in front of the business was struck by a [...]
Police Beat
Police Beat Nov. 14 6:30 a.m. Police took a report of a property damage motor vehicle accident involving one vehicle and a car south of the village on Route 4. 11:11 a.m. Police responded a 911-related hang-up from a Main Street building. Officers inspected the building and found the property to be [...]
LaFlamme plans to move to former Aubuchon site
A little more than a month after Aubuchon Hardware closed its doors, the empty store is being given new life by an existing Whitehall business. Christopher LaFlamme confirmed Tuesday that he is moving his store from its current location at 120 Main Street to the Aubuchon store on Broadway. Besides a more visible location, the [...]
Boil Water Notice set later this month
A Boil Water Notice will be issued for village residents from School Street to Seventh Avenue beginning on Monday, Sept. 26 as crews work to connect side streets to the new water main on Broadway. During this time, notices will be issued daily street by street. Residents can watch local cable channel 16 for information [...]
Village board meeting
The Whitehall village board talked about the following issues at its Nov. 15 meeting: -The board put on file several applications for the position of deputy village clerk. -The board set a public hearing for the new cable company contract for their next board meeting at 5:59 p.m. -Bids are going out to do work [...]
County Meeting / 2011 Budget Hearing
County Meeting / 2011 Budget Hearing The monthly meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors is now scheduled for Nov. 12 beginning at 10 a.m. Immediately after starting the meeting the board will hold the public hearing regarding the 2011 tentative budget at 10:05 a.m. welcoming members of the public to comment on the [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]