George Merkel
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City council recognizes Chief Merkel for transformative work
Vergennes Councilors thanked retiring Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel for his 13 years of “dedicated service” to the city.
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Letter to the editor: Stacey is best choice for Addison County sheriff
Not only is Mark a close friend; he is also a valued member of the Vergennes Police Department.
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Letter to the editor: Article missed hateful rhetoric
I found the article covering the City Council meeting of Sept .13 mischaracterized several major aspects of the meeting, starting with the headline “Most …back Chief.”
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Most at city meeting back Chief Merkel
Most — but not all — of the more than 100 local residents who attended Tuesday’s Vergennes City Council meeting came to support Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel…
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Letter to the editor: Accountability isn’t disrespect
Since Chief Merkel announced his retirement, Front Porch Forum in Vergennes has been awash in vague and inflammatory posts about city leadership.
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Letter to the editor: Chief’s decision understandable
I was momentarily stunned to read that George Merkel has given his notice, but I totally understand why he has.
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City police chief to retire early, cites lack of respect
Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel on Tuesday submitted an unexpected letter of resignation, effective Oct. 31, citing unhappiness with how he and the department he has led for…
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Vergennes police chief cleared of fraud allegation
MONTPELIER — Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan on Friday announced his office had cleared Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel of allegations of that he had fraudulently reported overtimes.…
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Letter to the editor: Vergennes chief says police cultivate trust
On behalf of the Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police and the Vermont Police Association, I express both outrage and sadness surrounding the murder of George Floyd in…
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Bruised feelings, debate follow alderman’s email to city police chief
VERGENNES — At a tense 40-minute personnel discussion at the Vergennes City Council last week, councilors talked at length about a Dec. 11 email sent by Alderman Mark…
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City police chief reads to kids at library
VERGENNES — On the evening of Monday, Nov. 18, a group of approximately 20 children and almost an equal number of parents came to the Bixby Library to…