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Town of Fairfax, Vermont
(802) 849-6111
Building Permits in Fairfax More Than Double
Fairfax Zoning Administrator Skip Taylor reported
at the Selectboard Meeting on May 3rd that "there
are 37 building permits for 2010 as compared to
this same time in 2009 of 16 and 2008 of 21".
from the Selectboard Minutes (unapproved)
Town of Fairfax Public Notice
Hazardous Waste Day April 24th
8:00am to 12:00noon
Fairfax Town Garage
Energy Conservation Grants Issued
Fairfax to receive funds.
Energy Efficiency Retrofits:
Bellows Free Academy Fairfax $50,000.00
Street & Exterior Lighting:
Bellows Free Academy Fairfax $40,105.80
Attention Fairfax Dog Owners
Dog licenses were due prior to April 1st.
Fees are $10.00 for spayed or neutered and
$12.00 for non. Rabies Clinic March 31
Needed - Planning Commission & DRB Members
for the town of Fairfax, Vermont
Fairfax, Georgia, Vermont Politics
by Chris Santee
A governor who made all the difference
from the Caledonian Record
Vermont's Primary Season
Vermont Campaigns Starting Early
12 Vermont Lawmakers Won't Be Returning
With the primary date having been moved up to help
our military serving overseas (Yeah, right) vote,
it's campaigning season and we'll have it all here.
Branagan Back in Franklin-1
It is very good to be back at home in the district
now that the legislature has adjourned and budget/
revenue questions have been answered. As I've written
before, the most productive time of year for me as
your state representative is when I am home from
Montpelier and can focus on issues of concern to
constituents in both communities within the district,
Fairfax and Georgia.
If you are having difficulty with our state government,
or if you simply have a question about the way things
run, feel free to contact me at:
cbranagan@leg.state.vt.us.
I'll do what I can to help you.
Rep. Carolyn Branagan
Franklin-1, Fairfax/Georgia
Vermont House of Representatives
End of the Legislative session
by Carolyn Branagan
Santee for House 2010
Santee for House 2010 met March 29th to plan for
the upcoming election in November. The next meeting
is Monday, June 28th at 76 Hunt Street, Fairfax
at 8:30am. Anyone wishing to help is welcome.
Call 782-0406 or e-mail csantee@myfairpoint.net
Vermont Lt. Governor Race
Republican Primary Candidates
Mark Snelling & Phil Scott
Democrat Primary Candidates
Steve Howard & Chris Bray
Vermont Secretary of State
Republican Candidates
Jason Gibbs & Chris Roy
Many legislators endorsed Doug Racine.
Others have endorsed Matt Dunne.
Joe Trippi Joins Team Racine
Howard Dean's manager now Doug Racine's
Deb Markowitz is slamming Dubie's fundraising.
Matt Dunne is gaining momentum.
Susan Bartlett formally announced her candidacy.
Shumlin has been keeping pretty low on the radar.
Vermont's Democratic Primary will be interesting.
Republicans will have a few contested races also.
Errors delay expansion of Vermont
Sex Offender Registry..
Paterson Promises Veto on New York Budget
Morses Line Border Crossing News
from Michelle Monroe, St. Albans Messenger
Vermont Governor Candidates Discuss Drugs
Gibbs to run for Secretary of State
Lawmakers Consider "Teacher History"
Bill would allow negative comments about teachers
Judith McLaughlin running for Franklin Senate
Chris Roy is running for Secretary of State
Mark Snelling is running for Lt. Governor
Douglas to allow primary's move
Governor's Security Heightened
Rasmussen poll for Vermont Governor 2010
Soil scientists seek solutions
Democratic Spokeswoman Misspoke
N.E. scientists urge forest conservation
Land for conservation includes Fairfax & Georgia.
Private Property vs. Forest Conservation
ECONOMIC NEWS IN OUR AREA
Deal Reached on Budget in Montpelier
Burlington teacher negotiations break down
Board says 5% cut, teachers want 5.5% raise.
We're going to have a lot of teachers looking
for work in a couple more years.
Voters Reject Westford Budget 3rd Time
Westford School Budget Vote Tuesday
Westford Votes Down School Budget
Barre Prepares for Inmate Release
Budget problems hit home from overspending
NY State Workers May Get Paid Late
Budget problems multiply from overspending
$9.20 a Pack in New York State
Great news for Vermont's border stores.
Tax Breaks Prompt Job Growth
FranklinOne's been saying it for years, here's proof
Vermont Revenue Off 10% for May
Frustrated Governor Lashes Out at Lawmakers
Jobs Bill of January has still not passed.
Lawmakers claimed jobs were a priority !
Budget cutting lawmakers race against time
Challenges for Pocket Change
by Dr. Traci Griffith
Homeownership Elusive in Vermont
Homelessness rises on Church Street
Burlington City Says Okay to Hang-Out
Church Street becoming hard place to shop.
St. Albans plans to expand industrial park
Vermont Nonprofits Get $1.7M in Grants
New York State Averts Shutdown
New York Facing Government Shutdown
Overspending has put state in conundrum !
An Emergency Spending Bill has been passed.
France Raising Retirement Age
Does this mean anything to the U.S.A. ?
ABC Bans American Flag Lapel Pins
Claims it will confuse its audience.
Lawmakers, governor agree on unemployment
Vermont Tea Party Protests Government Spending
Caravan went to Capitol on Tax Day !
Vermont Budget Cut Complaints
Burton Snowboards Moving to Austria
"Cost of doing business in Vermont is too much".
Layoffs to hit Shaw's in Vermont
Enrollment Up in Food Stamp Program
Lt. Gov. Dubie Continues Jobs Tour
Dubie comments on jobs tour.
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie Visits St. Albans
After the tour, we had a great lunch at Jeff's.
We spoke about jobs in Fairfax and Vermont Yankee.
Northeast sees rise in home sales !
Sales Up 13% - Prices Up 8%
New Dairy Equipment Company in Vermont
PBM Sold for $808M
PBM Nutritionals of Georgia, Vermont
A PBM Job Fair was held at the Hampton Inn.
300 PBM jobs will remain in Georgia, Vermont
Delays in Vermont unemployment checks
Change a Challenge at Vermont Statehouse
Monkton gets $150K for salamander crossing
Americans are now referring to Vermont as the
"Salamander State". Reports have been received
from Connecticut and Florida.
Gas Prices Are on the Rise
"Government and Gasoline" by Ron Paul
Budget Cuts Include Early Releases
Vermont's short sentences are too long ?
Senate Passes, House Considers Early Release
Vermont Battling the Foreclosure Crisis
Debate on High End Tax Breaks
from the Sunday Burlington Free Press
VT House votes to tax dietary suppliments
from WPTZ
Food Venture Leaving Fairfax
by Lisa Boucher, St. Albans Messenger
Vermont lawmakers to pass fees and taxes
Vermont lawmakers debate the budget
Vermont House Bill Avoids Foreclosures
Survey Finds Affordable Housing in St. Albans
Tax Free Holiday has Green Twist
Vermont Revenues Dip Below Forecast
Vermont proposes fee for bar code scanners
The more Vermont taxes, the less Vermont makes.
Vermont Considers Pot Compassion Centers
Vermont tax repeal effort draws controversy
Vermont tax migration feared
Governor Douglas warned this was possible last
year, but he was ignored by Democrats in office.
It's actually happening across America as wealthy
weigh their options of avoiding higher taxes.
Real Estate prices are skyrocketing in Costa Rica.
Vermont Revenue Picture Worsens
Burlington's Credit Rating Downgraded
Taxpayers will pay more to borrow money
Burlington Defends Its Cash On Hand
Lowes Not Coming Here
by Michelle Monroe in the St. Albans Messenger
Vermonters Filled Stores for Tax Break
Vermont Says Walmart Coming to St. Albans
foes have 30 days to appeal (SAM)
Vermont Unemployment Up Fifth Straight Month
Unemployment Numbers in NY Remain Unchanged
North Country Numbers Drop
Tax Day Tea Party Montpelier
About 350 protestors came to speak out.
Lawmakers Return to Work
In address, Douglas seeks repeal of taxes
Great News from Montpelier
Legislature unveils cost savings plan
Vermont lawmakers take 5% Pay Cut
Legislative Session Underway
Good News from Montpelier on Day 1
House Speaker Provides Legislative Preview
Video feed from WCAX in Burlington, Vermont
Vermont Lawmakers Begin Tuesday
Vermont Yankee in Legislative Spotlight
Vermont state workers OK pay cut
Thank you to the state workers and thank you
to Vermont Governor Jim Douglas !!!
Governor Douglas Budget Includes Big Cuts
Recession likely to get worse
WCAX quotes local economist
A tax on office coffee ?
from the Wall Street Journal
Vermont says 1,000 may retire early
Taxes & Fees Hitting Vermonters
Douglas Approves Sales Tax Holidays
Tax delinquencies rise ?
from WCAX
Tax Bills in Burlington Going Up
We should be expecting delinquencies to rise.
We should expect income tax revenue to decrease.
We should not increase our state budget 5 %.
What's your opinion ??? e-mail here
Vermont Mortgage Assistance Program
As part of his 15-point Economic Growth Initiative,
Governor Douglas created the Vermont Mortgage
Assistance Program for Vermonters at risk of defaulting
on a mortgage.
GOP Backs Annual Sales Tax Holiday
Even with a minority, Governor Douglas got a
successful Sales Tax Free Weekend passed.
Education Politics
Vermont lawmakers consider school consolidation
How Would Redistricting Impact Students ?
by Armando Vilaseca
Angry Parents Converge on Montpelier
Consolidation could take "Choice" from Georgia.
Voters will decide future of education
a Burlington Free Press editorial
U.S. Schools' Four Day Week
One Jewish and one Muslim Holiday
to be added to Burlington's school year
Energy Politics
Georgia Mountain Wind Wins State Approval
Read More on the Company Website
Article and Press Release
St. Albans Messenger article
Vermont, Hydro Quebec & new power contract
Dubie Hails New Power Agreement
What Hydro Quebec deal means for Vermont
California Windmills Frozen in Minnesota
Important info for Vermont's energy future.
Roughly 30 U.S. Nuke Reactors Leaking Tritium
19 nuclear reactors are seeking license extensions
House endorses VY cleanup Bill
House to Vote on Vermont Yankee
Leak Not Enough to Shut Yankee
says our federal government
Vermont lawmakers question NRC on VY
No tritium in Connecticut River
Source of Tritium Found ?
New-found pipes not source of tritium
Senate Votes to Shut Down Vermont Yankee
Tritium Exit Signs
Do you know you're exposed to tritium ?
Our schoolkids walk past it all day long.
Learn More About Tritium from the EPA
Shumlin Wants Yankee Vote
Vermont Utilities Sign Power Purchase Deals
Other Political News
Family Fights Morses Line Closure
Franklin Residents Oppose Border Closure
More Controversy at Border Crossing
Our government will be closing the border station at
Morse's Line, in northern Franklin County.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman
James Oberstar (D-Minn.) called for a halt to a proposed
expansion of the Morse’s Line port of entry Wednesday
following testimony from Franklin resident Brian Rainville.
Leahy Wants Border Crossing Closed
Rainville Farm Hearing in Franklin Packed
Critics Sound Off from WCAX
Close Border Crossing, Leave Farm Alone
Hearing on Morses Line
Residents Sound Off from the BFP
Vermont residents berate feds
from FOX News
I Support Brian Rainville & His Family Farm
Statement from Leahy, Sanders & Welch
Protest over Border Station
Vermont Seal of Quality Gets the Ax
FFCR Calcutta Saturday March 20th
House, Senate Clash on Safe Driving Bill
All agree to ban texting !
Police allege Representative drove drunk
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas was awarded
the Ordre national du Québec (the National Order
of Quebec) during a ceremony at the National
Assembly of Québec on Thursday, March 11th.
Essex Teen's Suicide Leads to Gun Bill
Rail City Meeting Talks Trains in Vermont
Franklin Prayer May Lead to Court
Franklin County Voting Results
In Fairfax, both Budgets and Article 3 passed.
Poll Results
BFA Fairfax School Budget
For: 327 - Opposed 173
Town of Fairfax Budget
For: 356 - Opposed 143
Article 3 passed 373-115
GEMS Budget passed by 100 votes
Fletcher Elementary Budget passed also.
Legislative Breakfast at BFA Fairfax Monday
Judith McLaughlin was here too.
Len Britton couldn't make it.
Britton's running for U.S. Senate and Judith
McLaughlin is running for Vermont Senate.
Georgia Voted Tuesday, January 26th
Georgia voters okay bond
Georgia to vote on building restoration
Georgia has offer of free fire station
Operation Holiday Homecoming
Westford to decide budget, special spending
Vermont Sheep Dairies in Trouble
Fairfax Parks and Recreation was awarded a grant
for $15,000 towards building a restroom facility
and pavilion in the Fairfax Recreational Park.
Katrina Antonovich and revor Russell went to
Montpelier to pick up the check from the governor.
Carolyn Branagan with Medicare Information
Some Odd Bills in Montpelier
Honoring King with service
by Matt Dunne
House Education Committee Update
High School & College Completion
by Franklin-1 Representative Gary Gilbert
Vermont jobless rat rises to 6.9%
Vermont jobless fund running out
Vermont slighted on assistance for poor
LIHEAP funding is going to southern states
Deadline Passes on
Petitions for Articles to be included
on Fairfax's Town Meeting Ballot
were due by this afternoon..
Recreation Restroom Petition Completed
Rally for Life in Montpelier
Fairfax Select & School Boards Meet
Boards agree on burden of expenses
The Fairfax Selectboard and the BFA Fairfax
School Board met Monday evening to discuss
the Fairfax Recreation fields and the budgets.
Recreation funds will be on the Town Budget.
Their decisions will save taxpayers money.
Thanks to both boards, Superintendent Bruce
Chattman, Todd Granger of BFA and special
thanks to mediator John Schraven.
There was also a discussion on the "White
House" and its future. Can we sell it ?
Bill could make hunters wear orange
Vermont has lost two state representatives
Ira Trombley & Rick Hube.
Our prayers go out to the families. More
Governor Douglas came to FranklinOne.com
in early March to discuss the economic
Road to Recovery
Vermont Yankee Offer: 6.1 cents per KWH
Jason Gibbs is running for Secretary of State.
I cannot think of a more highly qualified candidate.
Kunin Endorses Markowitz
Vermont's first female Governor Madeline Kunin
has endorsed Deb Markowitz, who she hopes will
be Vermont's next female governor.
Vermont gubernatorial candidate Doug Racine
was at the Cosmic Bakery in St. Albans
Sunday to speak with a group of Vermonters.
Watch for an interview in The Fairfax News.
Brian Dubie has e-mailed in a piece also.
We'll connect with Deb Markowitz soon too.
Peter Shumlin, Matt Dunne and Susan Bartlett
are also running for Vermont governor.
Senator Scott entering race for Lt. Governor
Two time Thunder Road Champ "not well known".
Franklin County Senator Randy Brock
will run for re-election.
100 Attend Georgia Wind Meeting
Georgia Mountain Wind Project Meeting
Dubie to Run for Governor
Five Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates
Commissioner Worries About Property Taxes
Fairfax Taxes Were Due November 16th
Property Taxes Expected to Rise
25% Increase possible over three years.
Vermont Recovery Will Be Slow
Vermont weatherization program investigated
Medicaid Changes Could Cost Vermont
Vermont Schools Told to Tighten Belts
The Town of Georgia held an Informational
Public Meeting on Monday, August 17th, 2009 to
discuss facility expansion project at 5:30pm
in the Georgia School cafeteria.
For more information, Click Here !!!
Or Call Carrie Johnson at 524-9794.
Fairfax GOP Caucus September 22nd
State labor talks break off
Help Line Calls Show Recessions Toll
Some Vermont Automobile Dealerships
end "Clunker Program" early
Shoppers Cash In on Sales Tax Holday
Vermont Superior Court
Rules in Favor of Sex Offender
Salmon Jumps to GOP
Shumlin claims Dems ARE fiscally responsible
Salmon May Switch to GOP
Dubie mulls running for governor
Say it Ain't So, Jim
Douglas shakes up political landscape.
Vermont awaits Brian Dubie's decision
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas announced Thursday
that he will not seek re-election in 2010.
Vermont Faces $28M Gap
Vermont Housing Authorities feeling strained
Vermont Housing Expected to Get Worse
In Montpelier, our legislative leaders
are considering hiring a consultant.
Governor Jim Douglas on Thursday, July 23rd
announced $161,000 in Historic Preservation
Barn Grants for 19 farms to help preserve
their barns for future generations.
The Vermont Woodworking School Silos in Fairfax
was awarded a grant of $7,250 to repair/replace
bases, walls and roofs.
Vermont sees rise in late taxes
Democrats budget is out of reach for many.
Governor vetoed budget, Dems overrode veto.
Vermont Looks for $30 Million in Saving
One Month Proves Override a Mistake
Democrat Senator Asks for Knitting
Vote Taken on Knitting
Fireworks were all over Fairfax on July 4th
as residents celebrated their independence.
Tea Party protestors called for change
Fairfax's Bob Shea and Georgia's Dominic LaDue
are both quoted in the article.
Declaration of Independence
4th of July Fun in Vermont
Fireworks and more....
4th of July Calendar of Events from Fox 44
Burlington Gets Fired Up for Fireworks
In Fairfax, Minor's Country Store has all
your 4th of July needs with legal fireworks.
No fireworks permits in Fairfax
No fireworks permits in Colchester
Elsewhere in Fairfax.....
Independence Day Tea Parties Across Vermont
Burlington Food Shelf WILL accept donations.
Groups have been shunned by Democrats and media.
VP Biden says it's patriotic to pay more in taxes.
Original patriots disagreed and fought for it.
St. Albans rally planned for 11:00am at the park.
Not a Republican Rally - Not a Racist Rally
Just a rally for folks who think we're paying
too much of our income in taxes,
much like our early colonists.
Vermont New Boating Laws Take Effect
New Laws include higher registration fees
New Vermont Taxes Take Effect
More taxes for America's most taxed state
Rep. Gilbert of Fairfax voted for these taxes,
Rep. Branagan voted against these new taxes.
Vermont Dairy Drive Helps Farmers, Families
Sticker Change Will Save VT $60K
Drivers will pay more in fees though
There's a battle going on in Grand Isle !
It's over the increasing school budget
and the decreasing availabilty of money.
Court takes up Walmart appeals
In Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier - Governor Jim Douglas Friday announced
that he has proclaimed this Saturday, June 20, 2009 as
Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Vermont.
"I want to thank Shirley Boyd-Hill and the Reverend
Roy V. Hill, II for their tremendous efforts to pass
Legislation declaring the third Saturday in June
annually, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in
Vermont," said Governor Douglas.
Juneteenth is an important annual tribute to the
emancipation of African-Americans from slavery
in our country. And it serves as a reminder to us
all that we must speak out against hate, violence
and discrimination against all humans.
I hope Vermonters will join me in commemorating
Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Vermont."
Shirley Boyd-Hill and the Reverend Roy V. Hill, II,
reside in Fairfax, Vermont.
Montpelier - Governor Jim Douglas, U.S. Senators
Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep-
resentative Peter Welch today released a letter
sent to Vice President Joe Biden highlighting a
proposal put forward by the Vermont Recovery
Office and urging him to expedite ARRA broad-
band and SmartGrid funding.
Governor Signs Handful of Bills
$39 Million Stimulus for Vermont Water
Douglas Vetoes Vermont Yankee Bill
Vermont Lawmakers Passed
Yankee Decommissioning Bill
Fairfax residents lobby Gilbert
to change his "yes" vote
Vermont Tax Collections Fall
Income Tax Increase
by Franklin-1 Representative Carolyn Branagan
School Tax Rates
by Franklin-1 Representative Carolyn Branagan
Governor Douglas Vetoes Budget Bill
from Vermont Governor James Douglas
Teacher Retiement - Political Hot Potato
St. Johnsbury delinquent taxes jump
from the Burlington Free Press
We Came, We Saw, We Did Nothing
But Make Things Worse
by Senator Randy Brock
Emerson Lynn On Politics
President Proposes Sex Education Changes
Right to Life News
from Mary Hahn Beerworth
Gallup Poll: Majority is Pro-Life
Cheaper gas may boost Vermont tourism
Vermont Lawmakers Raise Fuel Tax
Vermont Senate Passes Budget
Still No Budget in Montpelier
Vermont Budget Talks Break Off
Pro-Lifers Rally Friday in Montpelier
A letter from Jim Harrison of Harrison Concrete
to the St. Albans Messenger regarding Act 250's
appeals process
Area legislators grapple with difficulties
from the St. Albans Messenger
In Montpelier
Gay marriage passed in Vermont April 7th.
100 votes, or 2/3rds were required to over-
ride Governor Jim Douglas' veto.
It came down to the last vote, 100-49.
Roll Call by Representative
Gilbert voted for, Branagan against.
AP Accesses Governor's Inbox
Gilbert says he'll support gay marriage
DOUGLAS WILL VETO MARRIAGE BILL
Let Vermont Vote
""I do not support gay marriage.
Marriage has religious and social connotations,
and I consider marriage to be between
a man and a woman." Barack Obama
In Montpelier
Vermont Revenue Hearing Held March 17th
Vermonters Give Suggestions ?
More taxes are not solutions in this economy.
Public Vote on Same Sex Marriage ?
Why don't "We the People" have a say ?
Can Representative Gilbert reply to this ?
House passes gas tax bill
I just liked the headline
Fairfax met for Town Meeting in the Elementary Gym-
nasium at Bellows Free Academy Fairfax Feb. 28th.
Henry Raymond got some great photos
Bob Horr was elected Chairperson of the Fairfax
Selectboard and Bill Ormerod is Vice-Chairperson.
Both Fairfax Budgets passed.
John Mitchell was elected to the Fairfax Selectboard !
Fairfax Town Budget Decreases
2009 Budget less than 2008 budget !!!
Thanks to the Fairfax Selectboard !!!
Mitchell vs. Beerworth for Selectboard
Fairfax Selectboard Chair Judy Cleary will not
be seeking re-election. John Mitchell and Melissa
Beerworth have sent letters to FranklinOne for
the Fairfax News in February, announcing their
intentions of running for Selectperson(s?).
Bill Ormerod and Peg Stewart are unopposed.
Kim Johnson Lesny is running for School Board
along with Barb Murphy and Peg for the 3 seats.
There are no contested School Board races.
Fairfax Town Plan Maintains Level Funding
an article by Lisa Boucher
Comparison of Fairfax Town Budgets
2008- $1,820,229
2009- $1,730,456
down $89,773 down 4.9%
Information on Fairfax School Budget
Peter Moss was at a Fairfax Selectboard
Meeting looking for support and a chance to speak at
Town Meeting on shutting down Vermont Yankee
nuclear power plant in Vernon, Vermont.
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas addressed lawmakers in
Montpelier on the proposed budget cuts.
Part I of the Address.
Part II of the Address
Douglas & Obama at the White House
Jim Douglas backs the Stimulus Package
Carolyn Branagan's thoughts on the State Budget
One of Franklin-1's State Representatives
Douglas Letter Going to School Boards
Letter asks S.B.'s for level funding in Budgets.
Henry Raymond's Forum has two pages of
comments from locals including BFA Principal Scott
Lang and on page 2, the letter from Neale Lunderville.
February 2009
After the newspaper went to print, Franklin-1
State Representative Carolyn Branagan wrote us:
"The Vermont economy continues to weaken.
A revenue report received this week shows a
one month revenue drop in January of $14M
in the General Fund, the largest single month
drop in memory.
This drop came after the January estimates
lowered on the 13th of the month.
The biggest part of the drop came from decline
in Personal income tax revenue, but Corporate
income tax was down as well. Also down were the
consumer taxes: Sales and Use tax and Rooms &
Meals tax. These figures show severe lack of con-
sumer confidence. Transportation Fund and Non-
property tax Education Fund revenues were down too.
The December holiday receipts were the lowest in
five years. These figures are in total $28 million less
than a year ago and show that Vermonters are not
earning or spending at previous levels.
We are seeing continuing deterioration of Vermont’s
economy. The thing that bothers me most is that
there is still no clear sign of the end of this recession.
I continue to believe our state government must be
extremely careful in making fiscal choices.
Legislators are treading new ground, the economy
has changed from the way it was just 6 months ago.
Feel free to contact me.
I want to hear from you on how this economy is
affecting your family and changing the way you live".
Representative Carolyn Branagan
Franklin-1, Fairfax/Georgia
Vermont House of Representatives
800-322-5616
802-527-7694
Election Day 2008 Results
In Fairfax and Georgia, voters elected Carolyn
Branagan and Gary Gilbert to be our Franklin-1
State Representatives in Montpelier.
In Franklin County, voters elected Sara
Kittell and former State Auditor Randy Brock
to be our Franklin County Senators.
Election Results
Franklin-1 State Representatives
George Bilodeau 1,412
Carolyn Branagan 2,100
Gary Gilbert 2,047
Peter Moss 384
Chris Santee 1,644
Franklin County Senate
Randy Brock 9,047
Don Collins 8,512
Sara Kittell 8,606
Bill Rowell 7,104
Vermont Budget Cut Debate
Vermont Plans to Use Less Salt
Vermont Unemployment Offices Hiring
Vermont State Budget Cuts
Working for Change in Vermont
by James Ehlers
CVPS Expands Home Heating Help
Helping Vermonters through the heating season !
GMP focuses on Vermont's Energy Future !!
3 stories from Channel 3 - WCAX
Home Energy Saving Workshop
from Franklin-1 Representative Carolyn Branagan
How an eggbeater could power the future
Montpelier - Secretary of Natural Resources
Jonathan Wood announced that Jason Gibbs
will be the next Commissioner of Forest,
Parks and Recreation (FPR).
Group, led by Ed Paquin of Fairfax,
Wants Public Input on Vermont Budget Cuts.
Vermont Lawmaker Will Introduce Gay Marriage
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas wrote a letter to
President-Elect Barack Obama congratulating
him on receiving 67% of Vermont's votes.
Second highest, only to Hawai'i.
Election Day was November 4th
The Race for State Representative
Incumbent Franklin-1 Representatives
Carolyn Branagan - Gary Gilbert and
Franklin-1 Representative Challengers
Chris Santee - Peter Moss & George Bilodeau
DSL users can enjoy a political video.
Santee for House
Santee will be better on jobs, economy
by Ed Nuttall in the St. Albans Messenger
Balance of Power in VT Legislature
by Darren Perron of WCAX
Douglas on Santee
"The people of Georgia and Fairfax
can count on Chris to fight for lower taxes,
good jobs and safer communities."
Governor Jim Douglas
At Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax,
Randy Brock, Bill Rowell, Carolyn Branagan and
Chris Santee hosted a Meet the Republicans night.
Questions received personal attention and there
was a very interesting discussion on Cow Power.
Vermont could lose if Sex Offender
Registry is not updated !
Over 1,000 attend Walmart Rally in St. Albans
Franklin-1 Representative Carolyn Branagan was
present along with hopeful Chris Santee.
Franklin Senator Don Collins was present
along with hopefuls Randy Brock & Bill Rowell.
Strong Support for Tougher Sex Offender Laws
Swanton passes sex offender ordinance
from the St. Albans Messenger
Should Fairfax & Georgia consider this action ?
Gov candidates spar over Jessica's Law
A Vermont Jessica's Law that will work
by Franklin-1 Representative Gary Gilbert
Law Enforcement Officials Rip Mandatory Minimum
They "fear" offenders will spend no time in jail.
On the other side of Bennington, a sex offender
pled guilty and will spend no time in jail.
New candidate, Chris Santee supports Jessica's Law.
Brooke Bennett's Mom
calls for stronger sex offender laws.
2008 Vermont Legislative Report Card
from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Gloomier Business Climate Forecast
About 9 % go to Fairfax Primary Poll
165 voters came out today to cast their ballots.
90 Democrats and 71 Republicans showed up.
On the Fairfax Democratic ballots:
For State Senate:
Sara Branon Kittell 76
Don Collins 75
For State Representative:
Gary Gilbert 86
George Bilodeau 27
On the Fairfax Republican ballots:
For State Senate:
Randy Brock 60
Bill Rowell 47
For State Representative:
Carolyn Branagan 54
Chris Santee 52
On the Georgia Democratic ballots:
For State Representative:
Gary Gilbert 54 (140)
George Bilodeau 26 (53)
On the Georgia Republican ballots:
For State Representative:
Carolyn Branagan 71 (125)
Chris Santee 43 (95)
Henry Raymond has sample ballots on his site.
Results are unofficial.
More to come.
Chris Santee Supports the Harrisons
Georgia family develops multi million dollar project.
Article from the St. Albans Messenger
Click here for the Wind Power Website
Discussion on Henry's Site
Fairfax Selectboard Meeting on June 16th
featured a Windmill Project presentation.
Santee for House Lawn Signs
Call 849-2758, we'll deliver for you or,
stop in at 76 Hunt Street and pick one up.
I do support Jessica's Law.
Campaign Contributions may be sent to:
Santee for House
PO Box 86
Fairfax, VT 05454
political ad paid for by Santee for House
Party at Santees on August 30th
From 2:00 to 5:00pm, "Santee for House" threw
a party at the Santee house in Fairfax.
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and his wife
Dorothy attended along with Franklin County
Senate candidates Bill Rowell and Randy Brock,
and Secretary of State candidate Gene Bifano &
Franklin-1 Representative Carolyn Branagan.
The Country Pantry supplied the food.
Excellent Music was provided by:
The Alzona Watson Band
Video Thanks to Colin Santee
recorded previously at BFA Fairfax.
Catamount Report Card
Excellent story by Darren Perron of WCAX
Take Care of Lake Champlain
Euan Bear wrote a letter to the St. Albans Messenger
Chris Santee replied..
You can read more in the St. Albans Messenger.
Governor Jim Douglas on Chris Santee
"The people of Georgia and Fairfax can
count on Chris to fight for lower taxes,
good jobs and safer communities."
Dubie on Santee
"I'm looking forward to working with Chris
in Montpelier, to help keep our children
safe and our state financially sound."
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie came to Georgia October
7th to visit Century International Arms and Liquid
Measurements, two Georgia businesses near I-89.
Franklin-1 Representative Carolyn Branagan,
Franklin County Senate hopefuls Randy Brock
and Bill Rowell and Franklin-1 candidate
Chris Santee were also present.
August 4th, 2008
Rep. Gilbert off base in criticism
Bob Shea in the St. Albans Messenger
July 25th, 2008
Local races take shape as filing deadline passes
from the County Courier
July 23rd, 2008
Candidates crowd primary race field
by Leon Thompson of the St. Albans Messenger
July 21st, 2008
My Perspective at this Time
by Representative Gary Gilbert
July 16th, 2008
Chris Santee is running for State Representative
for the Legislative District of Franklin-1,
serving Fairfax and Georgia, Vermont.
July 5th, 2008
St. Albans Democratic Representative Jim Fitzgerald
hangs his head in shame in a past issue of
The St. Albans Messenger.
June 20th, 2008
A letter written by Rep. Michel Consejo
of Swanton to the St. Albans Messenger.
Vermont Legislative Report Card
from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Governor Jim Douglas on Carolyn Branagan
"Rep. Carolyn Branagan is a key ally and leader
in our fight to make Vermont more affordable.
From reducing health care costs to capping
property taxes to putting an affordable college
education within reach of every young Vermonter,
Rep. Branagan is committed to our Affordability
Agenda in the Vermont Legislature.
Rep. Branagan is also a determined advocate for
legislation to protect our children and families
from violent and sexual predators.
I hope the people of Fairfax and Georgia will
re-elect Representative Branagan so I can continue
to work with her on these critically important
issues."
Race for Vermont Governor
by Chris Santee
The Vermont gubernatorial race is on
Web Special from the Burlington Free Press
Inspectors Find Few Problems at Vermont Yankee
Television Ad from the Douglas Campaign
Teacher's Union Backs Pollina
Governor Jim Douglas visited Fairfax
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas was at the
Grand Opening of Fairfax Insurance located
behind J&L Hardware on June 17th.
Before that, the governor was at the Country
Pantry for coffee and a gift presentation
from the owner of the restaurant.
The public was invited to both events and many
people from Fairfax and Georgia attended.
Georgia Selectboard News
by Chris Santee
From the Official Town of Georgia Web Site:
"Selectboard members cannot control or interfere
with the duties of other elected officials
having specific duties set forth in statute."
Georgia Selectboard meetings are videotaped and
copies are available to the public at the
Georgia Public Library.
If you are interested in working for the Town,
please contact The Town Offices, at 524-9794.
Laurie Broe, Town Clerk 524-3524.
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Town of Georgia, Vermont
(802) 524-3524
Energy Conservation Grants Issued
Georgia to receive funds.
Energy Efficiency Retrofits:
Town of Georgia $44,298.00
Street & Exterior Lighting:
GEMS $49,421.40
Grant Awarded
The Town of Georgia will receive $32,885
to help pay for handicapped accessibility
modifications to the Georgia Town Office,
which is the town’s meeting space as well
as its public records repository featuring
a vault in the basement.
What's Up in Washington, D.C.
by Chris Santee
U.S. Debt Clock
"Within the covers of the Bible are all the answers
for all the problems men face." --Ronald Reagan
The Fairfax News was invited to the White House
on September 15th, 2009 to cover Vermont Governor
Jim Douglas speaking in the Eisenhower Building
with United States President Barack Obama.
We had about three hours notice, couldn't make it.
The Commander-in-Chief
is the Commander-in-Chief
but why does he get his info from Rolling Stone ?
Meeting Barbara Bush
I may be going out on a limb, but I'm guessing an
invitation to meet Barbara Bush was the biggest
honor The Fairfax News, has ever accepted.
The former first lady was charming, humorous and
inspiring to a large crowd at the Sheraton Inn.
Mrs. Bush came to help Martha Rainville's cause
in a pre-primary fundraiser in 2006.
Andy Potter of WCAX was there.
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy's Website
Leahy's Website Wins Award
Dr. Dan Freilich is running in the Democratic
Primary against Senator Patrick Leahy.
The winner will face Len Britton in November.
Len Britton was in St. Albans.
He's running for U.S. Senate this November.
Len Britton Sells Business for Campaign
Len Britton unveils first ad
U.S. Congressman Peter Welch's Website
With U.S. Congressman Peter Welch’s support,
the U.S. House on Wednesday passed sweeping
legislation to "rein in Wall Street, put an end
to bank bailouts and protect consumers from
risky financial products".
On Monday, at 8:00am, U.S. Congressman Peter
Welch was due at the Vermont Business Community
Breakfast with House Financial Services
Committee Chairman Barney Frank at The Hilton
Hotel, Burlington.
Congressman Welch Came to Fairfax
He was at Ralph McNall's Farm at 1:00pm Friday
Welch Unveils Plan from WCAX
Keith Stern Running against Welch
Paul Beaudry to challege Peter Welch
We the People Debates Held
Republican U.S. Congressional Candidates Debated
Paul Beaudry & Keith Stern
My-T-Fine Restaurant, Swanton, Vermont.
A third Republican has entered the race !
Welch to BP, End Your Dividends, Ads
Cavuto Compares Welch to a Rock
In a television interview Wednesday afternoon, Vermont
Congressman Peter Welch was informed by FOX's Neal
Cavuto that millions of teachers own stock in BP and
cutting the dividend would hurt them. Both bantered
back and forth as Cavuto tried to explain that the
idea of cutting the dividend would send the stock
down even further thus placing the clean-up cost
in danger, but our Congressman didn't see it, so
the comparison to "a rock". Cavuto later apologized.
I don't think Peter will go back on anytime soon.
BP stock is in many peoples' retirement plans.
BP closed down 15.8% in the day's trading !!!
BP made an Announcement on dividends
Special thanks to all our teachers, firefighters,
police officers and others who own BP stock in
their retirement portfolios. Very generous of you.
Ever Heard of Ixtoc ?
A solution to the oil leak ?
Senator Sanders Proposes Estate Tax
There's a senator that can't control spending.
Wealthy people will be moving money overseas.
U.S. banks will need help, you'll bail 'em out, simple.
Sanders to announce Aid for Rutland services
Praying for Our Troops !!!
Vermonters are going on the offensive.
Two Vermont Soldiers Wounded in Afghanistan
Both are expected to recover fully !
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Vermont Soldier Suffers Minor Combat Injury
The dangers Vermont soldiers now face
Vermont National Guard in Afghanistan
Vermont National Guard Brigade
settled in Afghanistan
Vermont Guard members on the move
Local Troop Deployment
with our prayers
Public Support for Navy SEALS
Navy Seals on Trial
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Thanks to Henry Raymond for this....
Task Force Morgan "Mounting Up"
Some in this group are from Fairfax.
Happy Homecoming for Vermont Guard Members
Vermont Troops Coming Home for Christmas
Justices Extend Gun Owners' Rights
Recent News from Washington, D. C.
America is Changing !
Learning the Constitution
White House on Signing Bills
Article 1, Section 7, U.S. Constitution
According to a Government Accountability Report
issued June 16th, 2010, Planned Parenthood has
received over $2 BILLION in federal funding from
2003 to 2009 and spent $657.1 MILLION, leaving
over $1.3 BILLION UNACCOUNTED FOR !
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is boycotting Arizona
because AZ "doesn't even share a border with
Mexico". You can't make this stuff up !
"We could see it if it were Texas"
Arizona, of course, does have a Mexican border.
Georgia seniors can no longer pray
What happened to "In God We Trust" ?
An interesting video of Howard Dean
Students in U.S. Flag Shirts Sent Home
Prayers for our friends in Arizona
Gallup: 90% of Americans say Secure the Border.
Arizona's new law does not give authorities the
power to stop anyone and ask for papers.
ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX and MSNBC all reported
that the new law gave authority to local police.
CNN and FOX have made corrections.
The others seem content to start a Civil War.
States Pondering AZ Style Immigration Law
Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio, Missouri, Georgia,
South Carolina, Texas and Maryland.
Oakland & San Francisco are boycotting Arizona.
Arizona Ice Tea is trying to get the word out
that they are NOT FROM ARIZONA.
Senate Slashes "Too Big to Fail" Deal
Democrat Senators insisted it was not in the Bill
Independent Senator Lieberman Slams Obama
Want a National Biometric ID ?
Ready for a National Sales Tax ?
We are becoming more like Europe daily.
Even if you make less than $250,000, you'd pay.
Peoples Trust keeping track of changes
Let's Outlaw YOUR Business Next !
E.P.A. & the Energy Star Program
Some will find this surprising.
Judge Orders Release of 9/11 Detainee
U.S. House passes Health Care Reform
18 States filed Lawsuits on Health Care
States' Attorneys General say "Unconstitutional".
Vermont is not one of the 18 states.
Jeb Bush says "Florida's almost unanimous"
Vermont Delegation's Reactions
"We'll know what's in the Bill when it passes."
Nancy Pelosi
HealthCare Reform Bill Vote is scheduled for Sunday.
So much for 72 hours to look at the Bill.
It is not available for you at this time.
Peter Welch will be voting "Yes".
FireNancyPelosi.com
Over $1.5M was raised in less than a week.
Massa (D-NY) Slams Dems, Health Care
from MSNBC
Sanders on Health Insurance Mandate
Government Considers Foreclosure Freeze
Welch's Energy Program Faces Skepticism
Welch Urges Homeowners to Weatherize
Congressman Welch honored the Long Trail
yesterday in Washington, D.C. It's 100 years old.
U.S. Record Monthly Defecit $221B
from CNN
Congressman Welch Revamps Website
New site includes more resources for Vermonters.
Who are the terrorists ?
Obama's TSA Nominee answers the question
Video feed for DSL users.
What are they doing in Washington ???
a youtube (C-SPAN) video of a recent vote
Was H1N1 a Wall Street Hoax ???
WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Peter Welch
held a statewide telephone town hall meeting
November 2nd to discuss the Affordable Health
Care for America Act (H.R. 3962).
The comprehensive health care reform legislation
is expected to reach a full vote in the House
late this week.
Welch outlined components of the bill,
answered participants’ questions about it,
and solicited feedback from Vermonters.
The statewide call was the latest in a series
of events Welch has held to hear from
Vermonters about health reform legislation,
including town hall meetings in Williston
and White River Junction last month,
statewide and regional telephone town hall
meetings, and countless Congress in Your
Community events.
How would you vote on the
Senate Health Care Bill ?
The Rutland Herald had a poll Friday.
70% against, 15% for, 15% need more info.
Welch votes no on defense bill
Sanders Still Defending ACORN Vote
VP Biden says "some dems are turkeys"
from CNN
An amendment to post the Health Care Bill online
so the American people could read it was voted
down by the United States Congress last night.
Requiring health insurance not a tax increase
Obama insists in ABC interview
Vermont Senators Push Dairy Antitrust Probe
Vermont Delegation Divided by ACORN
Congressman Peter Welch voted to cut funding to
the controversial organization, while Sanders
and Leahy voted to continue funding the group.
Even with the two Vermont Senators votes,
the U.S. Senate voted to cut funding 83-7.
Vermont Senators React to ACORN Vote
Government Health Care at Work
More Government Run Health Care
Finger Bitten Off at California Health Protest
Health reform supporter walked across street
and got into a fist fight with a senior and
bit off a finger.
Ford posted a 17% increase in sales over
last year's August numbers, but our new
investment General Motors fell 20%.
Global Warming Cooling Off ??
1.5 Million Foreclosed Homes so far in 2009
Former Vice President Al Gore Says:
"Climate Change Battle Like
Battle Against Nazi Germany".
Says we need to raise awareness
A Climate Change Climate Change
Did EPA Suppress Climate Change Report ?
Cap & Trade Means Retrofitting Homes
ST. ALBANS: Rep. Peter Welch announced a
$380,000 grant for a comprehensive economic re-
vitalization project in downtown St. Albans.
Welch supports, House passes
COPS Improvements Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Peter Welch
voted in favor of the COPS Improvements Act,
a bill that would bolster community policing efforts by
hiring 50,000 police officers over the next five years.
The measure, which was cosponsored by Welch,
passed the House Thursday on a vote of
342 to 78.
The bill, which is designed to reinvigorate
Community Oriented Policing Services grants,
could result in the hiring of as many as
109 police officers in Vermont, according
to congressional estimates.
U.S. Congressman Peter Welch held a Forum on
the economy at La Quinta in St. Albans Tuesday.
He spoke, then opened the floor to some ques-
tions from Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
members. Peter is pretty optomistic.
He wants to fight high interest credit cards,
and he is worried about Afghanistan.
He answered all questions, even the tough ones.
Thanks for coming, Congressman Welch !!
Missisquoi and Trout Rivers
vie for "Wild & Scenic" label
from The St. Albans Messenger
FranklinOne.com thanks our
U.S. Congressman Peter Welch.
Democrats push through $787B stimulus
from the Burlington Free Press
Presidential birthplace debate not new
In Florida, a principal and an athletic
director face jail time for praying.
Vermont Delegation on Stimulus Plan
from WCAX Channel 3
Stimulus wish list does not match reality
from the Burlington Free Press
No Bailout by Chris Santee
Letters to the Editor of FranklinOne.com
Opinions do not necessarily reflect those held
by FranklinOne.com or our advertisers.
Vermont Lt. Governor
by Chris Santee
Brian Dubie is Vermont's Lt. Governor.
Vermont Sect. of State
by Chris Santee
Deb Markowitz beat Gene Bifano.
Franklin-1 Political News
by Chris Santee
In Fairfax:
In Georgia:
Fairfax Selectboard News
by Chris Santee
Fairfax Selectboard members:
Bob Horr is the Chair of the Fairfax Selectboard.
Randy Devine, John Mitchell, Bill Ormerod and Peter
King make up the remainder of the Board.
You may contact them at 849-6111.
The Selectboard Wants to Hear from YOU !!!
Fairfax's Selectboard assistant:
Stacy Wells 849-6111.
Official Town Minutes are available at:
Henry Raymond's Web Site.
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