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Could switchgrass offer a CO2 solution?

Posted on July 21, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



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ADDISON COUNTY — When the American settlers first crossed the Great Plains, they encountered native species of prairie grass like switchgrass and big blue stem.

Now those same grasses — seeded deep in the American perception of a rural aesthetic — are being sown in Addison County fields in an effort to make them an affordable and viable source of local energy.

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Bristol readies for busy 'stampede' on July 29-31

Posted on July 21, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



BRISTOL — When Kayla Flint of Bristol was born in 1989 with cystic fibrosis — a widespread genetic disease that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract — her grandparents David and Bonita Bedard were unwilling to sit idle.

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Telecom companies seek to expand broadband in Addison County

Posted on July 21, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



ADDISON COUNTY — Over the next three years more than 400 Addison County homes, businesses and schools connected to the Internet via Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom (WCVT) will enjoy increased Internet speeds as the company expands its fiber optic network.

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New Haven solar array crosses a hurdle, but faces a new challenge

Posted on July 21, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



NEW HAVEN — Burlington-based Cross Pollination Inc. reached a major milestone toward its proposed 2.2 megawatt solar power project off Route 7 in New Haven when on July 8 the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) issued a certificate of public good.

But New Haven resident John Madden, saying the project would ruin the aesthetics of the region, asked the PSB to reconsider or alter its July 8 order. Within 10 days that a certificate of public good is issued, there is a window for individuals to file a motion of reconsideration.

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Ball of flower

Posted on July 21, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



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AN ALLIUM FLOWER from a Bridport garden shows off its whimsical, Dr. Seuss-like shape.
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Bristol man pitches his way to world tournament

Posted on July 18, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



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BRISTOL — Since his youth, Brian Simmons has lived, walked, breathed and thrown horseshoes.

After some health setbacks several years ago, the Bristol resident this week is heading to Louisiana to compete in the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) World Championships, where he is looking to regain a world title he won twice early in the decade.

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Solar savings offered to county residents

Posted on July 14, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



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ADDISON COUNTY — Energy specialists across Addison County, like Ferrisburgh Energy Committee Chairman Bob McNary, have waited years for something to make solar technology more accessible to their friends and neighbors. Now, McNary and others believe that the something has arrived in the form of a new deal that cuts the cost of a solar thermal hot water system in half for county residents.

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Bristol mulls a new date for police district meeting

Posted on July 14, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



BRISTOL — The Bristol selectboard is exploring the possibility of moving the annual meeting of the Bristol police district from its usual late May date to the annual Town Meeting Day in March. The change could take place as soon as next year.

At their Monday meeting, selectboard members discussed the idea with Police Chief Kevin Gibbs, who supports the move.

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Planner explains new Bristol town plan draft

Posted on July 14, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



BRISTOL — After months of changes to the town plan update, the Bristol Planning Commission unveiled its latest draft last week. In response to the draft and its editing process, the Independent  has received numerous questions and concerns. To try and clear up several issues, reporter Andrew Stein met with planning commission Chairman Tom Wells after the planners’ Tuesday, July 12, meeting. Here’s what Wells had to say.

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Bristol planning commission eyes Sept. 20 public hearing

Posted on July 14, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



BRISTOL — The Bristol Planning Commission moved quickly through the new town draft at its Tuesday meeting where planners came to consensus on language, data and formatting used in sections one through 11.

During the session there was little debate and public comments were few, but the planners decided to aim for a Sept. 20 public hearing to gather input on the new town plan draft.

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