A storm that meteorologists say could be one of the largest to ever hit the East Coast had very little impact locally. While millions of people who live along the eastern seaboard woke up Tuesday morning to downed trees, power outages and flooded homes, residents of the North Country woke up to partially sunny skies. [...]
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Town calls for minimal tax increase
Despite a projected increase in appropriations and a decrease in revenues from sources other than taxes, the Town of Whitehall has proposed a spending plan that calls for almost no increase in taxes. The $1 million budget calls for a 0.12 percent increase in the tax rate, meaning local property owners can expect to pay [...]
200,000 gallons of water spilled in North Granville
By Bill Toscano Town crews responded quickly to a water main break early on the morning on Sept. 13, but highway superintendent John Tanner said he estimates 200,000 gallons were lost. It was the second major leak at that site in seven years. Tanner said the leak started when a gasket between two pipes slipped. [...]
Truthville Bridge reopened to most trucks
County work crews have completed temporary repairs on the Truthville Bridge where Route 12 crosses the Mettowee River and the bridge has been reopened to vehicles up to 20 tons. John Tanner, the town highway superintendent, said the bridge reopened Sept. 13, but still cannot be used by trucks over 20 tons, including loaded tractor-trailers. [...]
Public safety system updated; water restriction continues
A water restriction issued last month in North Granville had unintended benefits for people living in the district. The restriction gave town officials a chance to test run a public safety communications system and in the process remedy a number of minor glitches. The town initiated a reverse 911call to inform residents of the North [...]
Republicans hold power: Millett back as town clerk
It was a good night for the GOP in Whitehall. Republican’s swept Tuesday’s elections and the results weren’t even close. As polling officials counted the votes Tuesday night, it became clear that all five Republican candidates won win their respective races, including the once and future town clerk Julie Millett. Millett, a Republican, overwhelmingly won [...]
No competition in Granville election
Voting the Republican line can catch every candidate for office in Granville Nov. 8 as Election Day becomes appointment day for elected officials without opponents in area races. In Granville, none of the seven races taking place features an opponent. Supervisor Matt Hicks has no opposite number when he seeks his first full term after [...]
Town board, clerk positions on ballot in Whitehall
Local voters will head to the polls Tuesday to determine the fate of three contested races. Despite the fact that George Armstrong and Louis Pratt are running unopposed for the positions of town supervisor and highway superintendent, respectively, there is still plenty of intrigue in next week’s town-wide elections. Democrat Jim Putorti and Republicans Stephanie [...]
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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 [...]