Government Ethics in Vermont

Government Ethics

Most of Vermont’s elected officials are honorable and ethical, but some might fall short. However, without clear lines of what is and what is not ethical, the mere perception of waste, fraud, abuse or corruption undermines confidence in government and public servants.

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http://www.campaignforvermont.org/ethics

Violation of Conditions of Release

Weathersfield Police Department

Date: November 25, 2017
Offense: Violation of Conditions of Release
Subject: Cameron Green

On this date during a traffic enforcement stop, a records check showed the passenger in the vehicle allegedly had an active set of conditions of release which he was in violation of.

He was issued a citation to appear at the the Windsor County Criminal Court at a later date.

Connecticut River Conservancy Looking for Input

Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission

The Connecticut River Conservancy is looking for input on how people use the Connecticut River. There is a survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CRCrecreation as well as some public meetings - including one on Wed 11/29 at 6pm at the Windsor Welcome Center.

Wilder, Bellows Falls, and Vernon dams recreational access Survey

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Twin State Depression Support Group Shares Year of Growth!

Just in time for your holiday giving...

The Twin State Depression Support Group is now a recognized 501c3 by the Federal Government!!!

If you would like to make a donation to directly benefit individuals in your area, this is the donation to make!

100% of all proceeds go directly to helping people coping with and living with Depression, or those who love and support them.

Donations can be made by check to:
Twin State Depression Support Group
PO Box 27
Ascutney, VT 05030-0027

Or, you can contact a Board Member: Sue Cox, Raelene De Rosia, Janet Howe, Angela Montano or Lynn Esty

We can provide you with a receipt for your tax purposes.

How else can you help? Please SHARE this post on your Facebook page or by email! It only takes a second but you never know who you might be able to help!

Whew! What a busy year we have had! We have not quite yet reached the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY (December 21st!!) and look how much we have accomplished together!!!

Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart to Raelene De Rosia, Sue Cox, Janet Howe and Angela Montano for helping me take this dream I had and creating it into reality!

We are currently holding two Depression Support Group meetings per month!

~~Third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm - 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, Vt (Martin Memorial Hall - downstairs)

~~Fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm - 7 Morgan Street, Springfield, Vt (Turning Point Recovery Center)

FREE TO ALL... ALL ARE WELCOME... Handicap Accessible

If you know of a location to hold a meeting - free, open in the evening, handicap accessible - we would love to host another meeting in your area! (VT or NH only, please) Contact Lynn Esty for more details! (802-738-7413 Cell - text or call)

We are also in the process of building a web site, creating a lending library and still looking for a few individuals to be active on our Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors will now meet every other month in 2018! The Third Thursday - 6:30 pm at 2520 Route 106, Perkinsville, VT 05151-9333 Please come join us.

The 2018 schedule is: January 18, March 22, May 17, July 19, September 20 - the one exception will be in November - that date to be announced. (Please mark your new calendars now!!!)

We have a new local Phone Number!
802-795-0098

This is a voice mail line. Updates regarding meetings will be posted during bad weather. Messages will be checked daily.

We also have a Mentor! She will be joining us in January at our Board Meeting! Look for an announcement!

Don't forget, our afghan raffle is still ongoing - winner will be drawn on December 13th! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Contact a board member if you would like to purchase some!

Thank you to everyone who donated or purchased from our yard sale. We made over $300 dollars! Mark your calendars for next September - we will be holding another one. Stay tuned for date and time! These funds are being used to pay for our web site and telephone line.

Also, thank you to Vermont Psychiatric Survivors for approving our grant proposal to help create our lending library and supporting funds to help us make our plans turn into reality!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Lynn Esty, President
Twin State Depression Support Group Board of Directors

Equifax Hit With Suit by 2 Vt. Women

http://www.vnews.com/Windsor-County-Woman-Sues-Equifax-13810464

By Mike Donoghue 
Valley News Correspondent

Thursday, November 23, 2017

• WINDSOR COUNTY
 
• EQUIFAX

Burlington — A Windsor County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Equifax over its massive data breach that put private financial records in peril for at least 143 million Americans that had their personal information stolen during the summer.

Shirley Cole, who has lived in Ascutney for several years, along with Sandra Barrett, of Highgate Center, Vt., filed the lawsuit seeking unspecified compensatory damages and restitution from the massive consumer credit reporting agency.

The Windsor and Franklin county women also are asking a judge in U.S. District Court in Rutland to declare the case a class action lawsuit to include all other Vermonters similarly affected by the breach. As of Sept. 30, there have been more than 240 class action lawsuits filed against the company since it reported the breach earlier in September.

Vermonters have been placed “at an imminent, immediate and continuing increased risk of harm from identity theft and identity fraud,” the two women note in the lawsuit.

Equifax, including co-defendant Equifax Information Services, failed to alert millions of Americans about the data breach until Sept. 7 — about six weeks after the company became aware of the major incident, the plaintiffs maintain. They said the breach began in May and was uncovered on July 29.

Con't.....  http://www.vnews.com/Windsor-County-Woman-Sues-Equifax-13810464

Perkinsville Community Church Annual Christmas Candle Light Service

Perkinsville VT Community Church on Rt. 106 "Annual Christmas Candle Light Service" Sunday, December 10, 5:00 p.m. Holiday carols, harp, guitar, chime choir, vocals, piano, organ, flute, violin. All are welcome. Come and enjoy an evening of music and Christmas scripture readings.

Suicide Warning Signs

Out of the Darkness Walks

November 16 at 11:15am · 

Please help us #StopSuicide by sharing these suicide warning signs. To learn more on the warning signs, please visit afsp.org/signs

I-91-S Motor Vehicle Accident - Use Caution

Hartford Emergency Communications Center

11/14/2017  

**UPDATE: Both lanes on 91-S at MM 47.2 are temporarily shut down at this time. Updates to follow.**
Ascutney Fire Department is on scene of a motor vehicle accident on I 91 MM 47.2. 91 N BND IS OPEN BOTH LANES...SOUTH BND HIGHSPEED LANE WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME

Post-Thanksgiving Contra Dance

at the Weathersfield Center Church

Come and use that food energy from feasting! Dance to the calling of Dudley Laufman and enjoy your neighbors.

Friday, November 24, 7:30, Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House.

All welcome. 

This is a great dance for children, families, beginners and all who love a traditional New England dance.

Entrance is $8 or $15 for a family.

Weathersfield Monthly Pot Luck

Tuesday, November 21, 12 noon, at Perkinsville VT Community Church Vestry. Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. Beverages and paper goods are provided. All are welcome. Come and join the group for good food and conversation. Contact: Lorraine Zigman 802-263-5245;lzigman@comcast.net

Wood Heat 2.0

Learn about the new clean burning technologies for heating residential and small commercial buildings with Vermont's local, renewable fuel.

TUESDAY, NOVENBER 14TH - 6:00 P.M.
CAVENDISH TOWN OFFICE - 37 HIGH ST.,
CAVENDISH

Pellet stoves, wood boilers, high efficiency wood furnaces, clean burning woodstoves, and efficient fireplaces are being used in homes, businesses, schools and large buildings around the state.
     Designs and costs of these options will be discussed.

A free workshop from the Cavendish Energy Committee

Town of Weathersfield is Looking for Volunteers!!!

The Town of Weathersfield is looking for volunteers to serve on the Towns Budget Committee. If you would like to serve on this committee please email weathersfield@weathersfield.org or send a letter of request to the Town office.

Volunteers Wanted for the Town's Highway Superintendent Interview Process

The Town of Weathersfield, Vermont is seeking four volunteers to participate in the interview process for the Town’s Highway Superintendent position. Interviews will start the week of November 27th, 2017. If you would like to participate in this process send a letter to Weathersfield Town Manager Ed Morris attownmanager@weathersfield.org.

Please include in the letter:

• Name
• Address
• Phone #
• Email address
• Reason you feel you would be a good candidate to participate in the interview process.

The letters will be reviewed by the Town Manager and Selectboard, and four people will be chosen to participate in the first round of interviews.