Category: Politics

The disagreements and trials of governance

  • The School Committee and Me

    The School Committee and Me

    When my children were in public high school fourteen years ago, I tussled with the school’s elected board over issues arising from the murder of a student.

  • Road and Bridge Standards

    Road and Bridge Standards

    New state mandates trigger assessments of costs and benefits.

  • School Closing

    School Closing

    A community ponders the downside of closing its elementary school.

  • School Budget

    School Budget

    Elementary School Board butts head with parents who want to rehire para-educators.

  • Health Care Funding Cuts

    Health Care Funding Cuts

    Budget cuts squeeze health care programs for the elderly.

  • Representative Appointed

    Representative Appointed

    Energetic young filmmaker appointed to Vermont House of Representatives.

  • Election Redistricting

    Election Redistricting

    Declining population prompts redistricting proposal.

  • Property Taxation Program

    Property Taxation Program

    Changes in tax laws aim to discourage development.