2015 BORDER TO BORDER Click It or Ticket Campaign

May 15, 2015

Immediate Press Release

 http://vtstatepolice.blogspot.com/2015/05/immediate-press-release.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+VspPressReleases+%28VSP+Press+Releases%29

PRESS CONFERENCE
Monday May 18, 2015
10:30 AM
Lake Champlain Transportation, Charlotte/Essex Ferry Crossing
Charlotte, Vermont & Essex, NY

2015 BORDER TO BORDER Click It or Ticket Campaign

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Vermont law enforcement officers are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning May 18, 2015, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2015 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted.

"As we kick-off the busy summer driving season, it is critical that everyone buckles up every time they go out, day and night - no excuses," said Sgt. Allen A Fortin, Shelburne Police Department (Northern CIOT Task Force Leader). "Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt, including drivers that have neglected to properly buckle their children. - Please, Click It or Ticket."

At 6:00 p.m. on May 18th, Vermont law enforcement will join law enforcement agencies across the Eastern United States in mobilizing the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) "Border to Border" Operation. Law enforcement agencies will join forces to provide increased seat belt enforcement at state borders, sending a zero tolerance message to the public: driving or riding unbuckled will result in a ticket, no matter what state.

At 10:30 AM on May 18th, , we are holding our press conference announcing this effort on Lake Champlain Transportation's Charlotte ferry, to emphasize regional law enforcement cooperation in this year's "Border to Border" campaign. Vermont Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott and a New York State Senator are scheduled to be join us, along with many other agency partners in this effort. We will load the Vermont law enforcement cruisers on the ferry about 10:30am and then travel to the New York side and load New York law enforcement cruisers. We will then have the press conference in the middle of the lake on the way back to Vermont. This is a symbolic recognition of regional cooperation in the effort to save lives by increasing seat belt use across New England, New York, and beyond.

Also available for comment during and after the press conference will be National Highway Transportation Safety Administration officials Ted Minall and Christine Brittle, Governor's Highway Safety Program Chief Scott Davidson, Vermont and New York State Police representatives, Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's from both states, and other representatives.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 9,580 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2013 were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. And unbelted fatalities are more prevalent at night than during the daytime: 59 percent of those killed in 2013 during the overnight hours of 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. unbelted at the time of the crash.

Tragically, these national statistics are mirrored locally. In Vermont, many more unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants were killed at night, compared to those tragedies that occurred during the day.

Seat belts save thousands of lives every year, but far too many motorists are still not buckling up, especially at night when the risk of getting in a crash is even greater. "We want to make this the safest summer possible. Buckling up is not optional; it's the difference between life and death in a crash.

That's why we're out here enforcing the law. Click it or Ticket, every time, day or night", said Scott Davidson, Chief of Vermont's Governor Highway Safety Program.

From 2008 to 2012, seat belts have saved nearly 63,000 lives nationwide. So while this year's Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization runs from May 18-31, officers will continue to save lives by enforcing seat belt laws year-round.


For more on the national Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit www.nhtsa.gov<http://www.nhtsa.gov>.

Press contact in Vermont:
Tom Fields, Law Enforcement Liaison, South, 1-802-375-5913 Tom.Fields@partner.state.vt.us<mailto:Tom.Fields@partner.state.vt.us>
John Filipek, Law Enforcement Liaison, North, 1-802-324-6240 John.Filipek@partner.state.vt.us<mailto:John.Filipek@partner.state.vt.us>
Sergeant Allen Fortin, Shelburne Police Department 1-802-264-5051 Allen.Fortin@state.vt.us<mailto:Allen.Fortin@state.vt.us>

Press contact in New York:
Trooper Jennifer Fleishman
1-518-897-2061
Email: BPIO@troopers.ny.gov<mailto:BPIO@troopers.ny.gov>

Scott Davidson, Chief
Vermont Governor's Highway Safety Program
Vermont Agency of Transportation
One National Life Drive
Montpelier, Vt. 06533

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Gerald L. "Jerry" Russell, 72

Thursday, May 14, 2015
(Published in print: Thursday, May 14, 2015)

Ascutney, Vt. — Gerald L. “Jerry” Russell, 72, a longtime resident of Ascutney, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2015, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.

He was born Aug. 31, 1942, in Montpelier, Vt., the son of Herbert and Evelyn (Verney) Russell. He attended grade school in Flagstaff, Ariz., and Weathersfield, Vt. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1960. He married Prudence Stillson in Ascutney on June 23, 1962. Mr. Russell went on to become an accomplished Journeyman Electrician and was employed by Hamblet Electric in Keene, N.H., for over twenty years until his retirement.

He enjoyed fishing, listening to bagpipes, family barbecues and playing horseshoes. He was fond of his cat, “Angel” and his granddog, “Daisy”.

He was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter Julie Russell in 1966, and one brother, Kenneth Russell.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Prudence S. Russell of Ascutney; two sons, Michael J. Russell and his wife, Susan of Ascutney, and Jay H. Russell and his wife, Tina of Auburn, Maine; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Zachary, Grace, Abby, Elly, and Cullen Russell and Julie Russell-Emond; three great-grandchildren, Landon Decouteau, Adrianna Ried and Zander Emond; two brothers, William Russell of Castro Valley, Calif., and Donald Russell of Parma, Idaho; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including, Janice Cook of Bedford, N.H., and Shirley Chevalier of Colchester, Vt.

Visitation will be held Sunday evening, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. The funeral service will be held Monday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. William Sheldon will officiate.

Committal services will follow in the Ascutneyville Cemetery in Ascutney. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department at PO Box 91, Ascutney, VT 05030 or the VNA of NH and VT at 1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls, VT 05101-1489 or to the charity of one’s choice.

The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

Brattleboro, VT - Prisoner CAPTURED!

Brattleboro police say an escaped prisoner from Vermont has been captured in Massachusetts.



Brattleboro police Captain Mark Carignan says 22-year-old Joseph Arsenault was still handcuffed when officers last saw him at about 7:15 p.m Wednesday.

Bennington County Sheriff's deputies were transporting Arsenault through Brattleboro when he fled east toward downtown. Police haven't said how Arsenault managed to escape.

Arsenault is a white man, who has brown hair, weighs approximately 175 pounds, and is 6 feet, 2 inches tall. He was wearing a gray shirt and green pants at the time of his escape.

Police are urging the public to stay indoors and make no attempt to contact or detain the suspect.

Driving while Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest

Weathersfield Police Department

Date: May 14, 2015
Offense: Driving while Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest
Subject: Christopher Charest
On this date Christopher was charged with allegedly driving while under the influence and resisting arrest after a motor vehicle stop was conducted for speeding on VT RT 131.

Christopher was cited into Windsor court at a later date.

Scrabble Event to Benefit the Weathersfield Proctor Library

Saturday, May 30th
Martin Hall in Ascutney 10 am - 3 pm
Lunch and beverages served.
Donation at the door.
Walk-ins acceptable. Early registration appreciated.
Forms are available at the library, or call 802-263-9427 or 802-674-5021
to leave your name and category (youth, recreation or competitive).
Participants should know Scrabble basics. B.Y.O. board and tiles if possible.
Prizes will be awarded.

Seminar for Improving Land for Forestry and Wildlife Habitat

Vermont Fish & Wildlife

https://www.facebook.com/vtfishandwildlife/photos/a.10150173749719725.320536.54736059724/10153289757884725/?type=1&theater

 

The Fish & Wildlife Dept is hosting a seminar for landowners who are interested in improving their land for forestry and wildlife habitat through the federal Farm Bill. The training will take place on Saturday, May 30 from 9 to 3 at the Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton.

The training will review opportunities for landowners to receive financial and technical assistance to develop a forest mgmt plan and improve habitat for wildlife on their land.

Anyone interested in participating should contact Mary Beth Adler with the Fish & Wildlife Department at marybeth.adler@state.vt.us.

 

 

Advance Notice: Scheduled Test of the Amber Alert System

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE

Advance Notice: Scheduled Test of the Amber Alert System

 http://vsp.vermont.gov/crime_prevention/amberalert/

During the afternoon hours of Wednesday, May 20, the Department of Public Safety will conduct a full scale test of the Amber Alert System. The test will be used to assess and evaluate changes in technology used to alert Vermonters when the Amber Alert System is activated. The test will include a mass emailing to a variety of organizations, activation of the Vermont Lottery Notification System, coordination with Vermont Agency of Transportation messaging signs, and dissemination of information to Vermont broadcasters. The Emergency Broadcast System may be activated, as well.
This Amber Alert System exercise will walk through a scenario designed to simulate a report of a missing or abducted child. Officials will follow specific protocols that will culminate in the Amber Alert system being activated. The test Amber Alert will contain information that would be consistent as if the scenario was a real activation.

All communication associated with this test, internally amongst officials and externally to the public, will be preceded with the following notice:

***THIS IS A TEST OF THE AMBER ALERT SYSTEM***

For more information about Amber Alerts, visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/crime_prevention/amberalert/. Media interested in interviews or obtaining information, please contact the Public Information Officer to coordinate at 802-279-4554.

We will continue to alert the public and press, in advance, as the date of the scheduled test draws near.

Vermont State Police contact: Lieutenant Kevin Lane, Vermont Intelligence Center, 802-872-6110

Amber Alert | Vermont State Police

AMBER Alert may be activated only by law enforcement agencies. AMBER Alert is intended only for the most serious, time-critical child abduction cases. The following situations meet AMBER Alert criteria:

 

 vsp.vermont.gov

 

 

Amber Alert

Program Guidelines

AMBER Alert may be activated only by law enforcement agencies. AMBER Alert is intended only for the most serious, time-critical child abduction cases. The following situations meet AMBER Alert criteria:

• The child is the age of 17 or under.
• A child is kidnapped off the street.
• A child is kidnapped from home.
• A vehicle is stolen or carjacked and a child was left inside the vehicle.
• A child is reported missing, there is evidence of foul play, and the police believe the child was kidnapped.

The following situations do not meet AMBER Alert criteria:

• Missing children who have run away from home.
• Missing children involved in child custody disputes.
• Police searches for criminals. 

https://secure.vermont.gov/DPS/amberalert/

You Can Help

Please sign up for Amber Alerts, using one of the below listed methods.

• AOL Sign up to receive AMBER Alerts through your AOL Alerts.
• Facebook Sign up to receive AMBER Alerts in your Facebook News Feed. Simply to go to the AMBER Alert Facebook page at facebook.com/amberalert and "Like" your state under the "AMBER Pages" tab.
• Google Use the AMBER Alert Google Gadget to receive AMBER Alerts on your iGoogle or Web page. 
• iPhone App Mobile application from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) is designed to help in the search for and safe recovery of missing children.
• Wireless Emergency Alerts Confirm with your mobile device carrier to see if Wireless Emergency Alerts, including Amber Alerts, are available in your area and your device is capable of receiving the alerts. Learn more. 

If you witness a child abduction, contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911 immediately. Provide information on the location of the abduction and a description of the victim, suspect and/or any vehicle involved.

If you hear an AMBER Alert, watch for the child, suspect, and/or the vehicle described in the alert. Immediately report any sightings by calling 911 or the phone number included on the alert. (Do not call 911 to request information about the abduction.)

History of Amber Alert

The Amber Plan was originally started in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1996 after the abduction and murder of a nine year old girl, Amber Hagerman. This emergency broadcast response alert is a statewide innovative program that partners the state’s law enforcement community, media broadcasting agencies, and the public in locating abducted children. It provides the public with immediate and up-to-date information about child abduction via widespread media broadcasts and solicits the public’s help in the safe and swift return of the child.

Speed is essential in distributing child kidnapping information, as the first few hours after abduction are the most critical. The AMBER Alert will encourage the public to look for the kidnapped child and to call the police immediately if they have any information to assist in the child’s safe recovery.

The quick and repeated AMBER Alert coverage on multiple media outlets will not only raise public awareness about the kidnapping, but will encourage the suspect to immediately release the child for fear of being caught.

Third Annual Weathersfield Hiking Season Begins!

Greetings, clompers – and a few others, since TDS ate my hiking e-mail group folders
    
     The third annual Weathersfield hiking season begins with this notice, which also is attached. The hikes are being organized under the auspices of Weathersfield Parks and Recreation. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. We expect a range of hiking speeds.

Please try to make a commitment when you sign up. Things can come up, but let us know ASAP if they do. And be on time – we don’t wait for long, but experience consternation if you are expected and not there.

     Are you new to hiking? Wear footwear that is broken in and appropriate for uneven trails. Hikers join us at their own risk.

Feel free to call Steve, organizer, at 263-5439, or contact him by replying to stevea47@tds.net  .


     There will be more logistical details after hiking groups are organized.  Hikes continue into October.

The hikes! …

Saturday, June 20th, 9:30 AM:  Cathedral Rocks                                                
     This hike is partly on wood road and partly on a route that follows blazes through the woods. Its length has not been calculated, but it descends to Reservoir Road from Stokes Road, which is just short of Wellwood Orchard. The difficulty will be greater than a walk down the road. We will spot cars at the end of the hike for a ride back up to Stokes. There is a nice view near the top of the descent. The rocks are very big. Two hours?

Saturday, July 18th, 9:30 AM:  The Ancient Hemlocks
      This route – notice I don’t say “trail” – is over fields and through the woods, up and down a logging road and over a rivulet or brook. You won’t have to remove footwear. The last half mile is up Little Canada Road, past the 1791 John Warner house. Dave Noake will welcome us there with a brief tour of the house and refreshments. The trees are about 500 years old. Your guide will use a compass to find his way through one section – he’s confident. Total distance 2 miles?

Saturday, August 1st, 9:30 AM:  Tucker Trail Lookout
     From the green in Perkinsville we head up a road and a driveway and onto a wooded route that climbs to a fine southeastern view from the top of ledge. The difficulty is moderate to strenuous. The climb is steady, but the footing is good. The total distance is about 1.8 miles, up and back.

Sunday, August 9th, 5:00 PM:  Ferry Road and the Connecticut River                       
     This generally level route heads down shaded Ferry Road and into Skyline Nursery. Soon it follows the river, sometimes with views. The total length is about 2 miles. Carol Orth is the leader.

Sunday, August 16th, 11:30 AM:  To the Cabin                       
     We follow Swift’s Logging Road up to the crest of Pikes Peak ridge, then we follow a trail through the woods to Grace’s skiing trail, and then by woodsy trail on to Steve’s cabin. There is a nice view there. We will linger – some food will be available. The distance to the cabin will feel like 2 miles, plus a short walk on the Center Road. There might be No Trespassing signs at the beginning of this hike, but we natives are sure that they can’t mean us. We use the route many times.  

Saturday, August 29th, 9:30 AM:  Perkinsville Lower Valley
We will start at the Grange and take in the Lower Falls and the original site of Grout Cemetery. We will offer some historical commentary en route. There are river views and meadow views. The terrain is partly flat and partly of gentle slope. Distance will be optional, from 1.3 miles to 2.5 to 4.0. We’ll see what people want.

Saturday, September 19th, 9:30 AM:  Little Ascutney                                                              
    We will walk up to the ledges – very nice view – on a trail, or not, and then might loop around to the basin and its cellar holes. In large part this terrain is strenuous. There is first a steady climb, then a dip, and then a steep ascent to get from the parking lot at 900 feet to the summit of Little Ascutney at 1709 feet. The hike probably will take over two hours. Steve Snyder is the hike leader, we hope.

Saturday, October 10th, 9:30 AM:  Cooks Pond Loop
     This is a route on dirt road more than on trail. It is wooded, lovely in autumn colors. There are three beaver ponds along the trail and a framed view of Mt. Ascutney from the south end of Cooks Pond. Other mountain views occur at later points. Julia Lloyd Wright will be the hike leader.
    Difficulty: easy, with one longish incline. Distance: almost 3 miles.    
    
Please reply to us by June 2nd, the day we organize all hikes. Then Steve will get back to you. Include your name and phone number in case of changes, like postponement due to awful weather.

Out of the Darkness - Suicide Prevention Walk Hosted by Weathersfield Mother/Daughter Team

Walk Date: 09/26/2015
Walk Location: Springfield Walking Path
Check-in/Registration Time: 09/26/2015 at 9:30 am
Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Walk Ends: 1:00 pm

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Heather Jarvis (info below) & 
Judy Jarvis (802-263-5549 / judith_jarvisusa@yahoo.com)
Contact Phone: 802-296-1989
Contact Email: hthrjrvs2008@yahoo.com

Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday before the walk. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Walk donations are accepted until December 31, 2015.

When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. 

As the leader in the fight against suicide, and thanks to walkers like you from cities across the country, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.

Click the Register Now! button at the top of the page

 http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3504

 to get started right away.

Charlestown Woman Faces Charges in Weekend Crash on Route 5

by Jordan Cuddemi
Valley News Staff Writer
Valley News, Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Section B1
 http://www.vnews.com/news/townbytown/weathersfield/16860488-95/charlestown-woman-faces-charges-in-crash

Weathersfield -

A 23-year-old Charlestown woman who collided with a motorcyclist on Route 5 in Weathesfield over the weekend was charged with grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle on Monday.

Carly Larmie will answer to the felony charge in Windsor Superior Court on June 30, according to a Vermont State Police news release issued Monday.

Francis Rogenski, 62, of Westminster, VT, was airlifted to Dartmough-Hitchcock Medical Center with severe leg and internal injuries following Sunday afternoon's crash. Rogenski was listed in fair condition on Monday afternoon, according to a spokesman at DHMC.

According to the news release, Larmie told police that she noticed a problem with the front wheels of her vehicle while driving south on Route 5 in Weathersfield.

In an attempt to alert someone about the problem, Larmie waved to her friend who was in the vehicle in front of her.

While trying to signal her friend, Larmie crossed the center line and collided with Rogenski's north-bound-traveling Harley-Davidson.

Vermont State Police Trooper Paul Dean said there were multiple elements that led police to file the charge against Larmie, including her speed. Dean added that Larmie knew she had a problem with her wheels, but neglected to pull over, causing "serious bodily injury to the operator of the motorcycle."

Rogenski's motorcycle struck the passenger side of Larmie's car in the accident.

Following the accident, Larmie was issued traffic tickets for operating a vehicle with defective equipment and for failing to drive to the right side of the road.

Jordan Cuddemi can be reached at jcuddemi@vnews.com or 603-727-3248.

Ascutney Water System Construction Update

            On Wednesday night, May 6^th, water to all users of the Ascutney Fire District water system was shut off at 9:00 PM until 6:00 AM Thursday morning.

            The purpose of the shutdown was to enable the contractor working on the water system to replace the valves and meters within the water storage and pumping building. This work may only be accomplished if the water is shut off to the entire system.

            Unfortunately, two of the main valves within the water system could not be closed sufficiently to prevent the water currently in the system from draining back to the storage and pumping building. It was therefore not possible to perform any of the valve and meter work.

            We will need to schedule a new date to perform the work. This will involve shutting the system down again from 9:00 PM until 6:00 AM. As soon as a new date has been chosen for this work, we will mail notice to all water customers, post notice on the town website (weathersfieldvt.org), and post notice on the sandwich board sign in front of Martin Memorial Hall.

            We regret the inconvenience that these shutdowns cause all users.

            Please do not hesitate to contact Fire District Manager Jim Mullen should you have any questions or concerns: townmanager@weathersfield.org, 802.674.2626 (office), or 802.230.6262 (cell).

Weathersfield K-8 Art Show

On Thursday, May 28th, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, please come and see the Weathersfield students ‘Art Work from Mrs. Flanigin's 2014-2015 Art Classes.
Selected student Artwork from each grade will be on display in the AP room.

I hope to see lots of students and families at the show! Thank you, Mrs. Flanigin

Route 5 Car, Motorcycle Accident

On 5/10/15 at approximately 13:36, Vermont State Police responded to a car vs. motorcycle crash on RT 5 in Weathersfield, VT.

Carly Larmie, 23, Charlestown, NH, was traveling south and was following a friend. 

She reported she had a problem with the front wheels and was trying to signal her friend to pull over. 

She said that she crossed the centerline while attempting to wave to her friend and that she collided with the Harley Davidson that was traveling north. 

Francis Rogenski, 62, Westminster, VT, was operating the 2006 Harley which struck the passenger side of the car.

The Harley was totaled, and Rogenski suffered severe leg injuries and internal injuries.

He was transported by DHART helicopter to the DHMC.

Larmie was issued tickets for operating a vehicle with defective equipment and for failing to drive to the right side of the road.

The investigation is ongoing as to whether or not criminal charges of negligent operation will be filed against Larmie.

Citizen Dispute, Active Arrest Warrant

  http://springfieldvt.blogspot.com/2015/05/police-log-may-6-2015.html

Citizen Dispute

May 5, 2015
2045 Hours

Disorderly Conduct
Unlawful Trespass

Male Juvenile
AGE: 16
Perkinsville, VT

Female Juvenile
AGE: 16
Springfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Springfield Police were dispatched to the Irving Station in North Springfield, VT for a citizen dispute. Upon investigation, juvenile male & female were cited into Windsor Superior Court-Criminal Division for alleged disorderly conduct and unlawful trespass.

Citations issued to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court 06/30/2015


 Active Arrest Warrant

On April 3rd an active Arrest Warrant was issued for Nicholas J Turco, age 35, formerly of the Mount Holly area. Turco is sought in connection with the purse snatching that occurred outside the South Street Market and subsequent forgery of checks.

The Warrant consists of misdemeanor charges of Petit Larceny $900 or less; False Pretenses or False Tokens $900 or Less; and Vehicle Operation following License Suspension. The Warrant also includes felony charges of Forgery-Utter/Publish an Instrument x3.

Bail on this warrant has been set at $10,000. Anyone knowing where Turco may be located is urged to contact the PD at 802-885-2113.

Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale

Ban on Natural Urine Based Lures in Vermont - The Vote Passed

Vermont Fish & Wildlife

https://www.facebook.com/vtfishandwildlife/photos/a.10150173749719725.320536.54736059724/10153279663914725/?type=1&theater

 

The Fish & Wildlife Board has voted to ban natural urine based lures in an effort to prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) from spreading to Vermont.

For more information about the reasons behind the ban, check out: www.tinyurl.com/VtUrineLures

For information about the association between natural deer urine lures and CWD from researchers at Cornell University and UVM, go to:

http://vtfishandwildlife.blogspot.com/2015/05/deer-urine-lure-letters.html

 

 

 

Be Extra Vigilant While Supervising Children at Parks or In Community - Police Have Concerns

Hartford Vermont Police Department

On May 5, 2015 the Hartford Police Department received a call from a concerned parent advising that an older male approached his 11 year old child in a suspicious manner while at Ratcliffe park in White River Junction, Vermont.

This male was later identified by Hartford Police the following day at Watson park, name withheld due to ongoing investigation.

Upon contact with police, the male had no reasonable explanation for his prior behavior, and again was acting extremely suspicious. 

The Hartford Police Department would like to ask parents and community members to be extra vigilant while supervising their children at our local parks or in the community. 

The older male is operating a 2007 silver Ford Fusion bearing Michigan plates. 

Also on May 5, 2015 the Hartford Police Department had received a call earlier in the day of a silver sedan with a male operator acting suspiciously in a lewd manner in the Comfort Inn parking lot, but the vehicle was gone on police arrival.

 Please immediately report any suspicious behavior to the Hartford Police Department (802) 295-9425

Summer School July 2015 - Weathersfield School

Weathersfield School

Summer School - July 2015:

Please read all about our exciting summer school program.

First come, first serve so be sure to sign your child up as soon as possible!

http://dlvr.it/9jTVsy

Memorial Day Ceremony in Weathersfield, VT

The public is invited to attend the

Weathersfield Veterans Memorial Committee

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 25, 2015

12:00 Noon

Veterans Memorial Park

Perkinsville, Vermont