Vermont’s interim health commissioner, Julie Arel, confirmed that she and her principal adviser went to the meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, as did the state epidemiologist, lab director and other senior staff members in the Department of Health. buff.ly/XLPCfFd

The organization had lost several other federal income streams in the past, Don Stevens said, but the most recent decisive setback was the loss of $25,000 in SNAP-Ed, or Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program Education, grants starting next year. buff.ly/MDuv1ci

The town claimed in its decision the applicants provided “unreliable” and “misleading” traffic information regarding the proposal to build an Amazon distribution facility in Saxon Hill. buff.ly/KNOdcPw

“A company that reaches out and purposefully avails itself of a forum state’s market for its own economic gain can expect to be haled into court in that jurisdiction to account for its conduct,” read Friday’s decision. buff.ly/ZJ3Da0B

The college first purchased the institute and its campus in 2005 from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school focuses on graduate degree and certificate programs in foreign languages and international policy. buff.ly/60gCVZk

“Defendant finally argues that the cumulative impact of all the alleged errors amounts to a denial of due process and a fair trial,” Justice Nancy Waples wrote in the 37-page unanimous ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court released Friday. buff.ly/xdtBSGQ

From Valley News: “We do have patients that we’re not able to serve because we’re at capacity,” the chief operating officer said. buff.ly/ReH5nvO

From The Citizen: The decision came as both towns are negotiating contracts with their individual police unions and after months of slow-moving police governance meetings between members of the towns’ respective selectboards. buff.ly/ro80PSB

From Stowe Reporter: Adaptive bikes are typically custom built with a range of different components and configurations. They can cost up to $25,000, which is where organizations like Green Mountain Adaptive Sports and the Kelly Brush Foundation come in. buff.ly/wrFB8Sh

From News & Citizen: BirdieBlue makes boutique bags out of cut-up ski jackets and snow pants. buff.ly/KcnThkI

In his Aug. 7 ruling, Windsor Superior Court Judge H. Dickson Corbett signaled that the court likely will ultimately rule in favor of the former police chief, Joe Swanson, in his $5 million civil lawsuit against the Village of Woodstock. buff.ly/06GI4AO

Rogers Road is at the center of an increasingly personal, yearslong ownership dispute between Vermont’s Lt. Gov. John Rodgers and the town of Glover’s leadership and employees. buff.ly/0UlmMlM

The Vermont State Employees’ Association, the union representing state workers, has strongly opposed the plan. State data indicates that remote flexibility is hugely popular. buff.ly/yP8z37b

Police arrested one of the suspects on Friday and another on Saturday. At least three other minors have also been charged in relation to the case, police said. buff.ly/NOd6irn

Sharyn Brush, who previously served on the selectboard, zoning board and as a town health officer, said Hurd served in many roles in town government and on local boards. She said “his door was always open” to talk to Bennington community members. buff.ly/C5HqRWM

The project began in a handful of towns and has grown to serve grade-schoolers and their families in a dozen communities across the White River Valley. buff.ly/HHNBNPz

The project, if borne out, would transform the university’s Matinetti Hall into a Community Services and Resilience Center. buff.ly/esACAEW

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