Last year, Phil Scott took the lead on education reform and he spent his address on Wednesday championing that reform. But he tells a partial story.
Trump is not the most productive president in his first year; the more accurate claim is he’s done the most damage any president ever has. In one realm — mayhem — he’s a leader.
“The hope going into the upcoming legislative session is Gov. Phil Scott will work with the legislature to reach a better place.”
Peter Langrock likes a good martini. The joys he has gained through the sharing of food and drink spark the stories that are the essence of his 180-page memoir.
“Taxpayers expect a high value for the money spent with the success of future projects dependent on that fulfillment. But when that high bar is met, it’s gratifying.”
“Just half of the projected [property tax] increase is due to anticipated increases in higher school budgets in the 2026-2027 school year.”
“Vermont’s school redistricting task force sent a cautionary message when it voted this week to recommend voluntary mergers of school districts.”
“Tuesday’s elections demonstrated the disapproval of Trump expressed in numerous polls was not ‘fake news.'”
The Addison County Chamber has elected new members to its board of directors and new board officers.
“Cutting SNAP funds is a political choice Trump has made to harm a program Democrats have long championed.”
“It’s incumbent on communities to meet the minimum student threshold of pupils per grade if they want to keep their local school.”
Long-time Middlebury resident John Barstow was named the Buster Brush Citizen of the Year this past Thursday night at the annual Addison County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet.
“Two stories on the front page of today’s Addison Independent explain the impact [proposed healthcare cuts] will have on Vermonters.”
“The No Kings rally in Middlebury was a sight to behold.”
“Massive peaceful demonstrations help preserve the freedom Americans cherish.”
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