Future in doubt for New Haven train depot

NEW HAVEN — Metaphorically speaking, the New Haven Train Depot at the junction of Route 7 and Route 17 is between a rock and a hard place. Physically speaking, the 19th-century building is wedged between railroad tracks and protected wetlands, and it’s gotta go, say Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) officials. “(VTrans) is intent on having the train station removed … or torn down,” said Scott Reiss, project manager for the building’s tenant, Roundtree Construction. Reiss has been posting regular u … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — The former commander of the Vermont State Police’s Tactical Services Unit has taken command of the VSP’s New Haven barracks. Lt. Cory Lozier succeeds former New Haven barracks leader Capt. Matthew Daley, recently named the new head of the VSP’ … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — In late August, after their four-year-old English setter, Tela, bolted from a nearby hay field and sallied forth on six days of unknown adventures to undisclosed locations, Ursula and Jon Olender learned what they say was a valuable lesson:  A … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — A volunteer effort is under way to establish a free food pantry in New Haven. There are similar pantries in Monkton, Lincoln, Bristol and Starksboro.  This will be a place where people who are struggling with food insecurity will be able to ac … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — An unusually high one-time payment to square up educational property taxes has led to a jump in the New Haven municipal tax rate. Last March, voters approved general fund spending of $702,749, a decrease of 2.7%. At the same time, they also ap … (read more)

We the undersigned New Haven residents are confused and disheartened by the lack of consistency in town development regulations. After making an appeal to a building permit issued on June 4, 2020, we took part in a virtual Development Review Board (DRB) m … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — To speak with Francis Dupoise for any length of time is to get a history lesson — not only about Addison County, but about how to live a long, productive life. Next week, he will join the county’s impressive list of centenarians. Dupoise was b … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — Vermont’s Chief Medical Examiner has ruled that the death of a New York man struck by a tanker truck in New Haven last month was a suicide. Marcin J. Kosz, 40, of Lake George, N.Y., died instantly when struck by the truck on Route 7 near Town … (read more)

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Thursday, June 25, to add in the GoFundMe campaign and other more up-to-date details. NEW HAVEN — A fire early this past Friday morning destroyed the kitchen and caused extensive smoke damage to Tourterelle, a prom … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — Vermont’s Chief Medical Examiner has ruled that the death of a New York man struck by a tanker truck in New Haven last month was a suicide. Marcin J. Kosz, 40, of Lake George, N.Y., died instantly when struck by the truck on Route 7 near Town … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — A man Vermont State Police said was in the northbound lane of Route 7 in New Haven was struck and killed by a motorist late on Tuesday night. Police said the accident occurred near the intersection of Route 7 and Town Hill Road. VSP as of Wedn … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — On Town Meeting Day, 706 ballots were counted in New Haven and several incumbents maintained their seats. Incumbent Taborri Bruhl defeated John Hamel for a three-year term on the selectboard, 367–286. Incumbent John Roleau defeated Bruce Many … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — New Haven’s 258th annual town meeting will take place Monday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Haven Town Hall. Voting by Australian ballot to approve the town budget, elect town officers, approve the unified school district and regional techn … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — On Town Meeting Day, March 3, New Haven voters will choose from among four candidates for two seats on the town selectboard. In one of the two contested selectboard races, John Hamel is challenging incumbent Taborri Bruhl for a three-year term … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — The New Haven selectboard has censured one of its members, Jim Walsh, after he allegedly threatened town office staff in an incident town officials deemed serious enough to report to the Vermont State Police. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, during a clo … (read more)