City police panel hopes to complete work

VERGENNES — The three remaining members of the committee charged with studying whether Vergennes should establish a civilian police oversight panel are not sure they can complete their mission or how much backing they have from city officials. But Vergennes City Council members last week said they support the committee’s work and would give the group as much time as it needed to finish their task. City officials have since then more aggressively advertised the committee’s five vacancies. “I understand you d … (read more)

VERGENNES — After hearing from about 20 residents on Tuesday, the Vergennes City Council took the first steps toward forming a citizen review board to work with and oversee the Vergennes Police Department.  The decision also followed a June 2 forum in whi … (read more)