To the Editor: The recent decision to delay the vote at the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops on several proposals to confront the clergy sexual abuse crisis, will not delay my commitment to transparency and accountability to the people of Vermont and the Catholic community that I serve. Those proposals in particular include bishops… Read More »
To the Editor: At this time, words are truly inadequate. To our friends in the community, in our darkest of hours, you were there with a candle, a warm meal, wearing orange, and offering a hug. The sidewalk lit, the curb adorned with flowers, white ribbons on the trees. You held us close and carried… Read More »
By SEN. TIM ASHE It’s discouraging that in the year 2018 I find myself telling constituents that, as president of the Vermont Senate, I will do whatever it takes to protect Vermont women’s right to choose. But in light of the new U.S. Supreme Court majority, that’s what I’ve said to dozens of Vermont women of all… Read More »
By CONNIE CAIN RAMSEY I knew Maddie Linsenmeir when she was a young, cheerful, energetic girl taking ski lessons with my children at Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond. How could I know back then that this rosy-cheeked little girl would become a symbolic figure in the battle to end the opioid crisis now facing our… Read More »
To the Editor: A special thank you to the Hinesburg Fire Department and Hinesburg Police Department for their efforts on their eighth annual food drive for the Hinesburg Community Resource Center Food Shelf. They raised $716 and 719 pounds of food in the pouring rain. We appreciate their efforts in our community every day and… Read More »
To the Editor: I am extremely honored to once again have the opportunity to serve my community of Charlotte and our neighbors in southwest Hinesburg as their representative in Montpelier. As a member of the House Energy & Technology Committee, I will continue working for a clean environment, renewable energy, faster internet access, and a… Read More »
To the Editor: Thank you, Charlotte and Hinesburg voters, for my re-election to the Vermont Senate. It is an honor to serve you and I appreciate your confidence in my work. I look forward to working on health care, water quality, education, affordable housing, energy, jobs and other issues. I will continue to take a… Read More »
To the Editor: Thank you very much to the voters of Chittenden County for returning me to the state Senate for a third time. There is much work to be done and I am anxious and ready to get started immediately. I would welcome hearing from you at any time at sirotkin.senate@gmail.com with your thoughts… Read More »
By ANSON TEBBETTS From time to time, folks will ask our agency, “How safe is the milk we buy in our stores?” The simple answer is, “Very safe.” Let’s dig a little deeper. Caring for cows and all farm animals in Vermont is a top priority. It starts with our dairy farmers monitoring the health of… Read More »
To the Editor: The Vermont Veterans’ Home is extremely grateful for our U.S. military veterans, past and present. The rights and freedoms we enjoy are incumbent upon your unselfish service to our nation. We live in the greatest nation on earth and continue to thrive because of your commitment to duty, honor, and country. Please… Read More »