public records


  • MAUSD withholds school consolidation financial information

    BRISTOL — This fall, as a subcommittee of the Mount Abraham Unified School District board discussed which school-closure and other cost-saving options it should recommend to Superintendent Patrick…

  • Lawsuit claims Lincoln, Whiting are restricting public records

    BURLINGTON — Attorneys working on business involving real estate transactions are suing nine Vermont municipalities, including the Addison County towns of Lincoln and Whiting, for prohibiting or restricting…

  • City manager charges fee to see public records

    VERGENNES — At least three residents who have made Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information — including emails, texts and other communications among Vergennes city officials…

  • Guest editorial: Protecting access to public records

    Guest editorial: Protecting access to public records

    The start of the new year provides an opportunity to reflect and set out our intentions for the months ahead. This year, I am asking all legislators to…

  • Gov. Scott directs new public records policy

    VERMONT — Gov. Phil Scott issued a directive to state agency heads Wednesday, Nov, 13, allowing members of the public to use personal devices to replicate government records…

  • Opinion: Secretary of State says photos of records should be free

    Opinion: Secretary of State says photos of records should be free

    Vermonters shouldn’t have to pay for access to their government’s public records. Government transparency is far too important to be revoked by government agencies when they feel inconvenienced.…