MIDDLEBURY — Local lawmakers have agreed to explore ways to pay for a professional screener to evaluate incapacitated persons in Addison County and determine their medical needs, whether that be detox services, hospital care or simply a temporary place to stay. The absence of a screener in Addison County has been a source of frustration for Middlebury police, who are dealing with an increasing number of folks dealing with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges. It’s up to police to respond to relat … (read more)
