Orwell affirms ATV ordinance

MORE THAN 200 people turned out at a special town meeting in Orwell on Saturday to determine whether to keep, or retain, a new municipal ordinance regulating all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles.Independent photo/Sean Dougherty ORWELL — More than 200 Orwell voters turned out at a special town meeting on Saturday, April 18, to narrowly reject a challenge of a new municipal ordinance regulating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) As a result, Orwell’s new ATV/UTV ordina … (read more)

A vote of YES to DISAPPROVE this ill-conceived “law” will put it to rest and preserve the quality of life of our special town.

Lincoln residents could soon weigh in on whether the town should explore development of an ordinance for ATV use on Lincoln roads.

STARKSBORO — A Hinesburg man will answer to charges of driving under the influence of drugs in connection with a collision between his truck and an ATV on Route 116 in Starksboro that resulted in the deaths of two people Friday night. Vermont State Police … (read more)

SALISBURY — Members of the Salisbury selectboard were very pleased last month when the town landfill was finally capped after a multi-year effort. But now they are frustrated that the town’s expensive project is being torn to pieces. Riders of all-terrain … (read more)

BRANDON — A group of all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts is working to create a better trail system in Brandon and legitimize ATV riding in the area. The goal is to engage private landowners and the town and use land and small sections of public road to form … (read more)