City taps Mel Hawley as deputy mayor

VERGENNES — In a 4-3 vote on Tuesday the Vergennes City Council chose former longtime city manager Mel Hawley as deputy mayor over fellow new Councilor Dickie Austin.  Voting in favor of Hawley were Mayor Lynn Donnelly, Hawley, and Councilors David Austin and Lowell Bertrand. Bertrand nominated Hawley after Hawley expressed interest in the position.  Backing Dickie Austin were the other two council newcomers, Councilors Ian Huizenga and Jill Murray-Killon. Huizenga nominated Austin, noting he was the leadin … (read more)

VERGENNES — At their March 10 meeting Vergennes City Council members approved an updated city plan and took steps toward a plan that could lead to decorative streetlights on Main Street. In other business on March 10, the city council: •  Re-elected Lynn … (read more)