Covid strains school staffing
BRADFORD—Orange East Supervisory Union superintendent Emilie Knisley reported that there had been “a big uptick on COVID cases” in all the district schools at the Oxbow Unified Union School District meeting on Oct. 23. She did not provide specific numbers, but that the increase placed additional demands on school staff. According to the Vermont Department […]
Flowage rights deal signed with board
WOODSVILLE—The Haverhill Selectboard signed off on a deal last week to resolve existing litigation with the owner of the Wilder Dam over the value of flooding rights on the Connecticut River shoreline. The agreement with Great River Hydro will also keep the two parties out of the courtroom for the next several years after they […]
New building sign approved by board
BRADFORD—The Bradford Selectboard approved a sign for the incoming Tractor Supply store, which is slated to open in November, during their Oct. 14 meeting. Planned signage will slightly exceed that permitted under the local sign ordinance. Under the ordinance, total signage for Lower Plain businesses cannot exceed 150 square feet unless approved by the selectboard. […]
Ex-town official admits embezzlement
NORTH HAVERHILL—At a hearing in Grafton County Superior Court on Oct. 6, former Warren Town Administrator Judith Tautenhan of Rumney pleaded guilty to four charges of theft from the town and one count of theft from Warren’s South Main Street Water District. All charges are class A felonies. Tautenhan was town administrator from May 2014 […]
Photo of the Week
Bradford Town Meeting was held Saturday in the Bradford Academy Auditorium with a large crowd in attendance. On a ballot vote, Beth Friend casts her ballot.
