Meeting Agenda Weathersfield Proctor Library Trustees, Thursday, June 18, 2015

Weathersfield Proctor Library Trustees

Meeting Agenda

Thursday, June 18 2015 at 7:00 PM

          5181 Rte. 5    Ascutney, VT

NOTES: *June 4, 2015 Special Meeting (no quorum)

I.                    Call Trustee Meeting to Order

a.      Corrections and additions to the Agenda

b.      Comments from the Public

c.      Approval of minutes from meeting of May 21, 2015

II.                  Interim Library Director’s Report

a.      Blood portrait restoration progress

b.      End of year budget report

III.                Old Business

a.      Fundraising Committee Report

b.      Endowment & Reserve Fund presentation by Emilye Pelow Corbett

c.      Portable toilet location (Review northern property line)*

d.      Change of previous (5/21/15) vote re: replacing bathroom walls*

e.      Authorize engaging NBF Architects (Ralph Nimtz) for ADA bathroom*

f.        Entrance door varnishing project

g.      Septic tank pump-out

h.      Roof slate replacement

i.         Review Comparative budget report

IV.               New Business

a.      Search Committee report 

b.      Welcoming reception for Library Director

V.                 Sign Warrants

VI.               Other Business

VII.             Adjourn

DUI and Neg Op.

 June 15. 2015

Press Release - DUI Drugs and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 15D101884
TROOPER: Nicholas Arlington, Travis Valcourt and Zachary Gauthier
STATION: Royalton and Rockingham
CONTACT#: 234.9933

DATE/TIME: 6.14.15, 1749 hours.
LOCATION: MM53NB, I-91, Weathersfield, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI and Neg Op.

ACCUSED: Naomi Jaworowski
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groveton, NH

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 6.14.15, State Police received a 911 call from a concerned motorist regarding the operation of another vehicle on Interstate 91, in Weathersfield, Vermont.

Troopers were able to quickly locate and stop the vehicle in question. Upon investigation into the complaint it was determined that the operator, Naomi Jaworowski was operating the vehicle under the influence of inhalants.

Jaworowski was arrested and processed for DUI - Drugs. She was cited and released with a citation for court at a later date.


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 7.28.15
COURT: Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL:N/A
MUG SHOT: Y

Trooper Nicholas Arlington & K-9 Maximus
Vermont State Police
Troop D-Royalton
2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, Vermont 05032
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The Weathersfield Trails Club

The Weathersfield Trails Club has scheduled eight hikes this summer, and anyone is welcome to join them. 

Some of the hikes are of historic interest. They include Cathedral Rocks this coming Saturday, June 20th, and then later in the summer the ancient hemlocks with a tour of the John Warren home (1791), Ferry Road with a view of the Consul Jarvis barn, the Perkinsville Lower Valley, and Cooks Pond. 

 

There are 3 other hikes without historical interest unless someone wanted to go quite a ways to the Gravelin murder site from Steve Aikenhead’s cabin. 

 

The hikes vary in difficulty. For detailed descriptions of all of the hikes, contact Steve at steve@vermontel.net or 263-5439.

Suzy's Little Peanuts Day School Seeking a Floater

Suzy's Little Peanuts Day School in Ascutney, VT is hiring a floater 4 days a week from 12-5:30pm.

Responsibility include but are not limited to covering planning time in classrooms with children ages 6 weeks- 10 years of age, food prep and cleaning.

The right candidate will have experience with and a love of children, strong communication skills, ability to be self organized, ability to work in a fast paced environment, detail oriented cleaning skills, up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

All candidates must have the ability to work between 6:30am and 5:30pm week days as well as the ability to increase work from 20 to 40 hours in the future.

Please e-mail resume and 3 references to slpascutney@gmail.com to apply.

Today is Flag Day!

Never Forget 9/11's photo.

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Never Forget 9/11

Today is Flag Day!
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday. Title 36 of the United States Code, Subtitle I, Part A, CHAPTER 1, § 110 is the official statute on Flag Day; however, it is at the President's discretion to officially proclaim the observance. On June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdale New York Statutes designate the second Sunday in June as Flag Day, a state holiday.

Perhaps the oldest continuing Flag Day parade is at Fairfield, Washington. Beginning in 1909 or 1910, Fairfield has held a parade every year since, with the possible exception of 1918, and celebrated the "Centennial" parade in 2010, along with some other commemorative events.

Quincy, Massachusetts has had an annual Flag Day parade since 1952 and claims it "is the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation."The largest Flag Day parade is held annually in Troy, New York, which bases its parade on the Quincy parade and typically draws 50,000 spectators. In addition, the Three Oaks, MI Flag Day Parade is held annually on the weekend of Flag Day and is a three-day event and they claim to have the largest flag day parade in the nation as well as the oldest.

The 16th annual Windsor to Weathersfield Bow Connecticut River Greenup

The 16^th annual Windsor to Weathersfield Bow Connecticut River Greenup is scheduled for Sunday, July 19^th. North Star Canoe Rental supplies the canoes and transportation. 

 

The morning flotilla heads down from the Windsor-Cornish Covered Bridge and is on the river from 9:00 AM to about noon. The afternoon journey takes a little more time and energy. 

It leaves from North Star at 1:00 PM and arrives at Ashley’s Landing across from Weathersfield Bow by 5:00 PM. 

 

If you like getting dirty, canoeing on a beautiful river, and doing a good thing for the river and those who enjoy it, contact organizer Steve Aikenhead at 802-263-5439 or steve@vermontel.net.

Free Day Use At State Parks This Weekend

The Frippery Is Coming!

Saturday, August 15, 2015 ·

Weathersfield Center (Vermont) Church

2579 Weathersfield Center Road, 05151

The Weathersfield Historical Society is hosting The Frippery is at the Center Church. Anyone wishing to donate can call Maureen Dowd Bogosian for questions at 603 252 0936.

Solarize Makes Sense Weathersfield VT 7.14kw System

Weathersfield Energy Group shared a link.

 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YHT0HW-isQ&feature=youtu.be

Solarize Makes Sense Weathersfield. VT 7.14kw system

Owner speaks about two free standing solar panels (7.14 KW system) in Weathersfield, Vermont

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Springfield High School 2015 Graduates

Bradley Adams
Kayla Anne Adnams
Cody M. Aiken
Logan Rilea Baldwin
Candace Bargfrede
Olivia Barror
Antonio Thomas Battista
Joseph Behsmann
Noah James Bishop
David Bryant
Lyndsie Anna Cammarata
Grace Ellen Cassell
Monica Cerniglia
Christian Michael Chiesa
Patrick Michael Clancy
Alan Clough
Regina Marie Coonradt
Alexis Corbosiero
Blair Crowley
Maygan Marie Daly
Christopher Delong
Jacob Dana Densmore
Nicole Duling
Jordyn Chezley Eastman
Heidi Eglintine
Chad Daniel Fontaine
Bryant C. Ford
Nathan Joseph Godfrey
Katherine Gordon
Matthew Jonathan Graham
Robert Mitchell Greenwood
Earl Grennan
Adam Hastings
Rachel Elizabeth Hawkins
Rise J. Hickey
Shawn M. Hill
Brooke Marie Holl
Kassandra Hoisington
Cassandra Lynda Howe
Johnathon Joseph
Zachorie Joseph Junkins
Kendrick Kellow
Eric Kinney
Crystal Kirk
Wrath Neal Kissell
Michael A. Kollman II
Jason LaPlante
Scott Guy Lariviere
Raymond William Litchfield
Griffen Kihn Lucas
Alyssa Anne Lucius
Gwynneth MacQuarrie
Nicole Mancuso
Chelsea Ann McAllister
Ryeleigh E. McCarthy-Clark
Allyssa McCutcheon
Sadie McCutcheon
Chloemae Miller
James Allan Mobus
Kenneth Storm Molden
Robert Weston Morancy IV
Melissa Anne Morin
Jacob Matthew Muther
Allison Rose Naccarato
Corrina Nichols
Cooper Thor Olsen
Kayla Lyn Parker
Nicole Marie Petterson
Jordan Lynn Phelps
Tenisha Lynn Picard
Zachery Ronald Quimby
Desiree Maira Raymond
Emery Reyes
Allison Lynn Rheaume
Rebekah Lynn Rheaume
Joshua Elliott Rivers
Alexis S. Roldan
Billy J. Roy
Hunter Roys
Danielle Ruggiero
Andrew Sayah
Dillon Earl Seeley
Rheina Lea Semel
Tiegen Rae Schaub
Edward Oliver Shambo
Cameron Scott Sharpe
Tanner Vaughn Shumski
Bryne-Marie Sidney
Samantha Ashley Singleton
Kaitlyn Stokarski
Zachery Jon Stone-Humphrey
Sopauli Suong
Nicholas Daniel Tait
Ashley Rose Vandenburgh
Juliannah Elise Wardwell
Madisyn Shelby Watson
Matthew Cedric Whaley
Kyle B. White
Ezra Wildfeuer
Heidi Madison Williams

Select Board's 06/15/2015 Meeting Agenda

Select Board Agenda
Ascutney Volunteer Fire Station

5259 Route 5

June 15th, 2015

7:00 P.M.

Regular Meeting

Note: Location of Meeting
Note: Meeting will begin immediately after Board of Abatement meeting but no earlier than 7:00 PM
           

1. Call to Order

2. Comments from Select Board and Citizens on topics not on agenda

3. Review Minutes from previous meeting(s)

4. Form Town Energy Committee? – Lynn Esty / Julia Lloyd Wright

5. Proposed changes to structure of Finance Department – Steve Hier & Jim Mullen

6. Approve Bank Notes– Steve Hier

- Airport Road Reconstruction

- Police Cruiser

7. Weathersfield Hazardous Materials Response Ordinance: Third Reading: Amend Ordinance

8. Town Manager Search Process / Continue Discussion

- Approve Purpose Statement for Candidate Screening Committee

- Timeline

- Approve contract with VLCT for assistance with candidate search process   

9.Project Updates:

   - Perkinsville Schoolhouse

   - Listing for sale of Town parcel on Tenney Hill Road

   - Application for wetland permit for access to Town Forest

1. Approve contract with Mudgett, Jennett, & Krogh-Wisner for audit of FY15 accounts

1. Appointment to Weathersfield Proctor Library Board of Trustees

                              Anne Parent / fill out unexpired term of Jeane Voorhees

1. Appointments

            A.  Budget Committee (Two Openings)

            B.   Connecticut River Development Corporation Representative Alternate

            C.  Connecticut River Joint Commission

            D.  CRJC Mt Ascutney Subcommittee

            E.   Conservation Commission (One four year term open)

            F.   Fence Viewer (Two Openings)

            G.  Parks and Recreation Commission (One Opening)

            H.  1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse Committee (One Opening) – Dottie Richardson

            I.    River Connection Regional Partnership Representative

            J     Southeastern Vermont Community Action, Inc. Representative

            K.  Southern Windsor County Transportation Advisory Committee

1. Approve Warrants

1. Future Meeting Agenda Items
2. Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 / Martin Memorial Hall
   1. Set tax rates and tax due dates
   2. Public hearing: Hodgdon Brothers Certificate of Approval for Location of a Salvage Yard
   3. Approve $70,000 loan for 1879 Perkinsville School House Project
   4. Award contract for Highway Department pickup truck
   5. Award funds from Transfer Station Bottle/Can Redemption Program

1. Adjourn

Authorities Confirm Man Sought in Windsor Shooting Kills Himself

Valley News shared a link.

 

 http://www.vnews.com/home/17283447-95/authorities-confirm-man-sought-in-windsor-shooting-kills-himself

vnews.com

 

 By Rob Wolfe
Valley News Staff Writer

Friday, June 12, 2015
(Published in print: Friday, June 12, 2015) 

 

 

Windsor — Authorities confirmed Thursday that the man found dead after a high-speed car chase Wednesday in Kansas was Jason Kendall, the Windsor man accused in the shooting death of his former girlfriend earlier this week.

Vermont State Police said Kendall, 27, died of a self-inflicted gunshot from the same rifle that was used to shoot Molly Helland outside her parents’ Windsor home on Monday.

Newly unsealed court documents indicate that Helland, 23, planned to go to court to seek a restraining order against Kendall on the day she was killed.

Wednesday evening’s fatal encounter began when highway patrolmen attempted to pull over a speeding Kendall on Interstate 70 in western Kansas, according to a police news release. Kendall’s 1996 Honda Accord was clocked driving 87 mph in a 75 mph zone, the release said, and speeds during the ensuing 11-mile pursuit reached 105 mph before troopers deployed spike strips, causing Kendall’s car to cross the median and crash through a fence. It was after the chase that Kendall shot himself, authorities said.

 

Initially, a uthorities were not able to definitively identify the driver as Kendall, but a physical description including tattoos, height, weight and build matched the Windsor suspect. 

On Thursday, Vermont authorities helped confirm Kendall’s identity by sharing fingerprints and other information with police in Kansas.

 Also Thursday, Windsor County State’s Attorney Michael Kainen filed to release affidavits that had been sealed until Kendall was apprehended. Considering Kendall’s demise, the second-degree murder charge against him likely will be dismissed and the case against him closed, Kainen said.

 

Kendall’s father, Rick Kendall, told investigators that he saw his son shortly before 7 a.m. on Monday, when Jason Kendall drove away from the family home in a silver Honda Accord. Kendall’s gun safe was later found to be missing a .243 caliber Remington bolt-action rifle, according to an affidavit.

At 7 a.m., Windsor police responded to a report of screams and gunshots at Helland’s home and found her lying next to her car with wounds to her chest and neck. Helland was pronounced dead at 7:14, though a state death certificate, written based on autopsy results, indicated that Helland died within seconds.

Witnesses quoted in the affidavit saw the silver Honda speeding along the railroad tracks behind the house, and investigators found a spent .243 caliber shell casing nearby. 

The affidavits paint a picture of an increasingly volatile relationship in which Kendall’s attempts to preserve a fraying bond with Helland became violent. 

Witnesses said that Kendall had threatened Helland with a gun as she attempted to move out of his apartment on Friday, three days before her death, according to the affidavit. One woman told state troopers she had received a phone call Friday night from Helland, who said Kendall had put a gun to her head during a car ride and said he would kill her and himself if they ran into police, but Helland persuaded Kendall to drop her off at her parents’ home. Kendall also had thrown knives and lit cigarettes at her about a month ago, according to the affidavit.

Another witness, a friend of Kendall’s, told police that Kendall “doesn’t like being sober because he can’t control his emotions when sober.”

In Helland’s room, detectives found handwritten letters from Kendall to Helland and her parents, dated roughly two weeks apart in May, that pleaded with both parties for forgiveness and indicated he wished to rekindle the relationship. Examination of Kendall’s phone records showed that he made similar attempts with Helland via text message.

The couple had a 2-year-old son together who is staying with Helland’s family. On the floor of Kendall’s room at his father’s home was a note that read: “Everything I own belongs to my son Jason Kendall Jr. Now the suffering for both of us can be over. We both didn’t want this but hopefully you’ll (sic) can do the best you can do for our son. Thanks Andy. Good Luck Kirsten, Mom, Dad, Sarah, Scott. I love you Molly, with all my heart.”

At their home on Main Street Thursday afternoon, Helland’s parents declined to comment. 

Rick Kendall said his heart went out to Helland’s family.

“I realize it’s a very heinous crime that my son did,” he said in his yard on Route 5 south of town, where a number of friends and family members had gathered. “Molly was a very, very wonderful, caring mother.” 

The car found in Kansas was registered to Rick Kendall and bore two different license plates, both of which police said were stolen from Holyoke, Mass., on Monday.

A Thursday news release said that the investigation into Helland’s death and Kendall’s effort to avoid capture was still underway, but Vermont State Police Capt. J.P. Sinclair of the criminal investigations unit said police don’t have evidence of any other suspects in the shooting or that individuals may have helped Kendall to flee.

Staff writer Maggie Cassidy contributed to this story. Rob Wolfe can be reached at rwolfe@vnews.com or 603-727-3242.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive Speed

Weathersfield Police Department

Date: June 11, 2015
Offense: Excessive Speed
On this date while conducting radar on Vermont Route 131 a vehicle traveling west bound was allegedly operating at a speed in excess of thirty miles over the posted speed limit. The operator was issued a citation to appear in Windsor Court at a later date.

Helland Homcide Update-Windsor VT

June 11, 2015

Helland Homcide Update-Windsor VT

 http://vtstatepolice.blogspot.com/2015/06/helland-homcide-update-windsor-vt.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+VspPressReleases+%28VSP+Press+Releases%29

VERMONT STATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE: 6/11/2015 WINDSOR HOMICIDE

The Vermont State Police continue to investigate the Homicide of Molly Helland in Windsor, VT. Investigators are working with Kansas Highway Patrol-Troop D and Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI). Yesterday afternoon, a 1996 Silver Honda Accord was traveling west on I 70 in Wakeeney, KS.

 Kansas Highway Patrol attempted to stop this vehicle for speeding, traveling 87 mph in a 75 mph zone. A pursuit of this vehicle ensued, reaching speeds as high as 105 mph at times.

The vehicle eventually crashed, the lone male occupant found deceased of a gunshot wound. KBI and the Vermont State Police have worked jointly and have positively identified the lone occupant of this vehicle as Jason Kendall, age 27, of West Windsor, VT.

An arrest warrant was issued for Kendall early Tuesday morning, June 9, 2015 , for Second Degree Homicide. This was the result of an investigation into the death of Molly Helland on June 8, 2015 in Windsor, VT.

Investigation in Kansas revealed the 1996 Silver Honda Accord bore one MA registration front plate, stolen from Holyoke on Monday June 8, and a second (different) MA registration rear plate, taken from a residence a short distance from the location from where the first plate was stolen.

The second MA registration plate was never reported stolen and not known to be missing until the events in Kansas revealed these facts.

Kendall possessed a .243 caliber rifle in his vehicle.

This firearm is believed to have been used in the murder of Molly Helland as well as the firearm Kendall used to take his own life.

Investigation continues with the cooperation of the Windsor Police Department, New Hampshire State Police, Claremont (NH) Police Department, Windsor County States Attorney, Massachusetts State Police, Holyoke (MA) Police Department, Springfield (MA) Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Bureau of Investigations as well as many other law enforcement agencies Between the northeast and the Midwest.

The Vermont State Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.


VERMONT STATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESS RELEASE

WINDSOR HOMICIDE DEVELOPMENT
June 10, 2015

At approximately 8pm this evening, the Vermont State Police were contacted by the Kansas Highway Patrol about an incident possibly involving Jason Kendall, who is being sought for 2nd degree murder in the homicide of Molly Helland.

Earlier today, a car with stolen Massachusetts license plates was spotted by Kansas Patrol officers. During the attempt to stop the car, a high-speed chase ensued, ending with the crash of the subject vehicle, a silver Honda Accord.

 As the officers approached the vehicle, they discovered the male driver (and only occupant of the vehicle) deceased of an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Kansas officials are processing the scene and the driver is being identified through the autopsy process. Preliminary investigation of physical description is consistent with that of Jason Kendall.


From: Media Statewide - VSP Use Only (medianorth, mediasouth and VSPCommandMedia) [mailto:MEDIASTATEWIDE@LISTSERV.DPS.STATE.VT.US] On Behalf Of Waterman, Scott R
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 3:40 PM
To: MEDIASTATEWIDE@LISTSERV.DPS.STATE.VT.US<mailto:MEDIASTATEWIDE@LISTSERV.DPS.STATE.VT.US>
Subject: WINDSOR HOMICIDE UPDATE

VERMONT STATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE: 6/8/2015 WINDSOR HOMICIDE

Major Glenn Hall
Criminal Division Commander
Windsor, VT - June 8th, 2015

This morning, June 8th, 2015 at approximately 7:00 am, the Windsor Police Department responded to a 911 call from a caller who reported hearing screams and gun shots in the area of 43 Main Street in the town of Windsor, VT.

Upon arrival, a Windsor Police officer discovered an adult female lying on the ground outside the residence next to a vehicle. The female victim appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds.

Windsor Fire Department responded to the scene and immediately began resuscitation efforts, however the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was subsequently identified as Molly Helland (age 22) of Windsor, VT.

The Windsor Police Department requested assistance of the Vermont State Police. Uniform Troopers responded along with detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The VSP Major Crime Unit is leading this investigation.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Helland recently ended a relationship with her boyfriend, Jason Kendall (age 27) of Windsor. Helland and Kendall have a child together and Helland had recently been living with her parents at 43 Main Street in Windsor.

Kendall is believed to be driving a 1996 Honda Accord, silver in color, bearing VT registration EAR558. A vehicle matching the description was seen leaving the area of 43 Main Street shortly after the shooting occurred.

Investigators are attempting to locate Kendall for questioning.

*****Recent information indicates that Kendall may have changed license plates on this vehicle, possible MA registration 842YM3. *****

The Vermont State Police Crime Scene Search Team has been activated to process the crime scene. The victim will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.

This investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police in Rockingham at (802)875-2112.


Scott Waterman
Vermont State Police Public Information Officer
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Desk 802-241-5277
Cell 802-279-4554
Twitter @VSP_PIO


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Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

June 11, 2015

Press Release - 15D108127 - Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 15D101827
TROOPER: Sergeant Michael Studin
STATION: VSP-Rockingham
CONTACT#: 802-875-2112

DATE/TIME: On 06/10/15, at approximately 11:49 PM
LOCATION: Access Road to the Nature Trail at the Springfield Reservoir
VIOLATION: Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

ACCUSED: Dyllan Battiest
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/10/15, at approximately 2349 hours, the State Police
were called to investigate a suspicious noise disturbance emanating from behind
a residence off Reservoir Road, in the Town of Weathersfield, Vermont. Upon
our arrival, Dyllan Battiest was located inside a vehicle that was parked on the
Access Road inside the Reservoir grounds. The investigation revealed that
Battiest had consumed alcohol during the evening despite being under the legal
drinking age of twenty one. Battiest consented to perform a preliminary breath
test which revealed that his BAC equaled .178. Battiest had two prior
convictions for consuming alcohol while being underage. He was subsequently
arrested for the violation and transported to the Rockingham State Police
barracks. Battiest was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Superior
Criminal Court on 07/28/15 for the violation and then was released.


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 07/28/15
COURT: Windsor County Superior Criminal Court
MUG SHOT: Y

Sergeant Michael Studin
Patrol Commander
Vermont State Police
1987 Rockingham Road
Chester, VT 05341
802-875-2112 (w)
802-760-8931 (c)
802-875-2176 (fax)
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Windsor Homicide Suspect May Have Died in Kansas

Posted: Jun 10, 2015 10:07 PM EST Updated: Jun 10, 2015 10:15 PM EST

By WCAX News

http://www.wcax.com/story/29291791/windsor-homicide-suspect-may-have-died-in-kansas

WINDSOR, Vt. - There may be a major development in a Vermont homicide case.

The Kansas Highway Patrol told WCAX they attempted to pull over a car Wednesday night matching the vehicle tied to 27-year-old Jason Kendall of Windsor. Police say the vehicle also had Massachusetts plates with stolen tags.

Authorities say the driver led officers on a high-speed chase and was eventually stopped with spike strips.

Investigators say the car crossed the median and crashed through a fence before coming to a stop.

When the highway patrol approached the car they found the driver dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

While authorities did not confirm that the individual was Kendall they say the suspect did have a warrant out for a homicide in Vermont.

Vermont authorities say Kendall shot the mother of his child, 22-year-old Molly Helland in Windsor Monday morning and fled the scene.

Police say Helland had just ended her relationship with Kendall.

Stop the Violence VT

Vermont Department of Health via VT Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

If you want to do something about domestic and sexual violence, here is your chance to lend your voice to the cause. Stop the Violence is looking for volunteers to do public services announcements.
"The Network is working with Stop the Violence Vermont to develop PSAs for statewide viewing.

Stop the Violence VT is the Vermont Law Enforcement Leadership Council against Women and Gender-Based Violence.

We need volunteers to come record a very brief set of remarks (90 seconds) about why you care about violence against women and gender based violence. Please consider bringing a guest to do the same!

 Here is the "script."
Shot 1 – Individual holding a sign that says "I care."
Shot 2 - Individual saying "I care."
Shot 3 - Individual saying "I care because ........" fill in your reason for caring here
Shot 4 (for possible future use) – Individual saying "No More" (to be used with a possible No More campaign)

We are scheduled for Wednesday June 10th from 3 to 4:30 at Fox44/ABC22 in Colchester to film these short segments. If you can make it, do not wear green or yellow because of the green screen background."

Click here to sign up:
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PSA Signup

There is a FOX44/ABC22 PSA production to occur on WEDNESDAY JUNE 10 and WE NEED YOU to come record a very brief set of remarks about why you care about violence against women and gender based violence. 90 seconds. Really. Please consider bringing a guest to do the same! Here is the "script." 

 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054fa8ac2da4fd0-psasignup

 

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Robbery of Citizen's Bank - Arrest Made

Springfield Police Department, Springfield, VT

June 9, 2015
Matthew Martin
AGE: 30
Weathersfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 17, 2015 the Citizen's Bank in Springfield Vermont was robbed by a male suspect possibly aided by a co-conspirator.

Multiple area agencies responded to provide assistance at this time.

An investigation in to this incident revealed the alleged involvement of Matthew Martin as the alleged robber and a potential co-conspirator.

On June 9, 2015 after completing this investigation a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court was served on Martin at the Southern State Correctional Facility for his alleged involvement.

Martin remains lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility for his alleged involvement in other offenses.

Martin will appear in Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division on August 11, 2015 to answer to the new allegations against him.

What to Do If You See a Pet in a Parked Car

 http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/help-dog-in-hot-car.html?credit=web_hpfs3-pets-hot-cars-06022015_id93480558

It takes only minutes to save a life.

Leaving pets locked in cars is never safe. But when the weather gets warmer, it can be deadly. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage and even death.

How to help a pet left in a hot car

• Take down the car's make, model and license-plate number.
• If there are businesses nearby, notify their managers or security guards and ask them to make an announcement to find the car's owner.
• If the owner can't be found, call the non-emergency number of the local police or animal control and wait by the car for them to arrive.

Other ways to help

• Get informed: Learn your town's laws about leaving pets in hot cars.
• Be ready to call for help: Gather essential telephone numbers and have them on hand. You’ll want to have your local animal control agency's number and the police department's non-emergency number so you can quickly report the situation. Keep these numbers in your purse, your car's glove compartment or programmed into your phone.
• Spread the word: Distribute The Humane Society of the United States hot car flyer, which spells out the dangers of leaving pets in parked cars. Order more flyers on animalsheltering.org. You can also watch and share our retro video on the issue.
• Get involved: Ask local store managers, shopping malls, restaurants and other businesses to post signs asking customers not to leave their pets in their cars while shopping or dining.
• Speak up: If your town doesn't have a law prohibiting leaving pets in parked cars, contact your local representatives or attend a town hall meeting to start lobbying for one. Learn the basics about advocating for animals with our activist toolkit.

Cool outside doesn't mean cool in the car

It doesn't have to be that warm outside for a car to become dangerously hot inside. Here are some facts:

• When it's 72 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the temperature inside your car can heat up to 116 degrees Fahrenheit within an hour.
• When it's 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the temperature inside your car can heat up to 99 degrees Fahrenheit within 10 minutes.
• Rolling down the windows has been shown to have little effect on the temperature inside a car.

  http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/help-dog-in-hot-car.html?credit=web_hpfs3-pets-hot-cars-06022015_id93480558

Vermont State Police Response to NY Prison Escape

Vermont Emergency Management and Vermont Alert shared a link.

 

 http://www.vtalert.gov/Public/News/AllHazPRView.aspx?notID=3540592&refer=HOME&source=ADFTFH&messageID=25903699

Issued By: Vermont State Police

Issued On: 06/10/15 5:13 PM

Affected Jurisdictions: Vermont

Category / Publication: Press Release - General

 

As part of the response to the recent Dannemora prison escape and the ensuing investigation, the Vermont State Police have implemented the following steps to aid in the search and apprehension of the escaped individuals.  These steps come as a result of investigative information gathered by New York State detectives that indicate the two COULD have intended to travel to Vermont.  

We want to remind the public however that there has been NO SIGHTING of the pair in Vermont, and the Vermont State Police and all Vermont Law Enforcement will be vigilant in apprehending the subjects BEFORE they enter Vermont.  

The Vermont State Police are monitoring travel routes entering the state, and have been doing so since the escape was discovered early Saturday morning.

Below is a list of the steps Vermont State Police will implement in response to this situation:

• A Vermont State Police (VSP) detective is currently assigned to the Command Post in New York and is providing situational awareness to the Vermont State Police.
  
• VSP Criminal Division will disseminate flyers to go out through local Troopers to private campgrounds. VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation is contacting the Vermont Department of Forest, Parks & Recreation to disseminate these flyers to all state campgrounds.
  
• The VSP Tactical Team is ready to respond anywhere in the state based upon any potential sightings.  If a situation develops anywhere in VT indicating the presence of the escapees, all available Vermont State Troopers statewide will respond to the scene.  VSP Command Staff will respond to the scene.
  
• VSP Marine Patrol is deployed on Lake Champlain from our St Albans, Williston, and New Haven barracks.
  
• Directed patrols are occurring along the Lake Champlain border, checking on seasonal residences and camps.
  
• Any suspicious person(s), camp burglaries, or trespass incidents reported will have an increased response.
  
• Vermont Intelligence Center is in direct contact with the New York State Intelligence Center for information sharing.
  

The Vermont State Police will do everything in its power to protect Vermonters lives and property, and assist New York authorities in the safe apprehension of these two escapees.  

If you have any information that could lead to the location or capture of these individuals, call 911 immediately.

vtalert.gov

 

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Windsor Homicide Update - 6/9/2015

June 9, 2015

Fwd: [MEDIASTATEWIDE] WINDSOR HOMICIDE UPDATE

As part of the ongoing homicide investigation involving the death of Molly Helland, Vermont State Police Detectives continue to seek the whereabouts of Jason Kendall. Judge Theresa DiMauro granted an arrest warrant for Kendall for 2nd Degree Homicide in connection with this investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at (802)875-2112.


From: Media Statewide - VSP Use Only (medianorth, mediasouth and VSPCommandMedia) [mailto:MEDIASTATEWIDE@LISTSERV.DPS.STATE.VT.US] On Behalf Of Waterman, Scott R
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 10:52 PM
To: DPS - mediastatewide
Subject: [MEDIASTATEWIDE] WINDSOR HOMICIDE UPDATE


VERMONT STATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE: WINDSOR HOMICIDE

Major Glenn Hall
Criminal Division Commander
Windsor, VT - June 8th, 2015


Vermont State Police detectives continue to try and locate Jason Kendall as part of the ongoing homicide investigation in Windsor, VT.

This morning at approximately 11:00 am the Holyoke Police Department received a report of a white male wearing a hooded sweatshirt and baseball cap; seen outside a Denny's restaurant stealing a plate off a silver Honda. The owner of the vehicle confirmed that one plate, MA registration 842YM3 was stolen. The male was seen leaving in a silver Honda Accord bearing VT registration EAR558.

This evening detectives received information that the vehicle believed to be driven by Jason Kendall, a silver Honda Accord, bearing MA registration 842YM3 was observed traveling south on Parker Street in Springfield, Massachusetts at approximately 4:00 pm today. The operator was described as a white male with short cropped hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at (802)875-2112.
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Windsor Hoimicide Suspect Spotted in Springfield, MA

WCAX-TV's photo.

https://www.facebook.com/WCAXTV/photos/a.10150629151455442.683858.140859045441/10155670924495442/?type=1&theater

 

WCAX-TV

NEW at 11. Vermont State Police say homicide suspect spotted in Springfield Mass at 4 pm Monday. More at 11 on WCAX-TV

The Manhunt Continues Tonight

Local 22 & Local 44

http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/story/d/story/manhunt-continues-after-windsor-homicide/29033/y3jsR-FGbUm9IqyD00RenA

 

The manhunt continues tonight for the ex-boyfriend of Molly Helland, a 22 year old mother who was found shot dead in Windsor this morning. Jason Kendall has been named a person of interest, and the public can help find him:

Manhunt Continues after Windsor Homicide

Vermont State Police are investigating a homicide at 43 Main Street in Windsor.

mychamplainvalley.com

7 pm Update for Weathersfield Students & Parents

June 8, 2015

 

 http://www.wsesu.net/news/2015/6/8/7-pm-update?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

7 PM Update

This message is for all parents, guardians, and staff of Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union. The authorities inform us that the suspect in today's homicide is still at large. We still have no reason to believe the general public or any of our students are in danger.

We will issue another update between 5:30 and 6:00 tomorrow morning. We may have some special instructions around arrival time at school should the situation remain unchanged. We will be monitoring developments overnight.

We thank you for your cooperation.
Dr. David Baker
Superintendent of Schools
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union