|
Breaking Vermont Politics
by Chris Santee
Congressman Welch off to Middle East
Vermont Legislative Week in Review
Fairfax Selectboard Met Monday
2 seats are opening on the Selectboard.
Mary Kay Raymond was receiving encouragement
to run for one of the Selectboard seats.
Next board meeting is Monday, January 16th.
BFA's School Board also meets on the 16th.
Currently, the Selectboard is working on a
back-up water source, new street lights and
a new Town Office.
Governor Shumlin gave his "State of the State"
speach in the Vermont State House Thursday.
Vermont Legislature Opened January 3rd
River Gauges Defunded !
2012 - Where do we go from here ?
by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
Randy Brock Will Run For Governor !
Story from WCAX Channel 3.
Brian Dubie Supports Randy Brock
Brock to Challenge Shumlin from WPTZ
Brock running for governor from Fox 44
story from the St. Albans Messenger
Check out RandyBrock.com
Brock running for Vermont governor
from the Burlington Free Press
NEA vs. VSEA by Emerson Lynn
Now available online....
Early Vermont Constitution Records
St. Albans Gets $2M Grant
Fairfax Has a "Drop Box"
If you need to drop something off at the
Fairfax Town Offices, but the offices are
closed, you can now use the "Drop box".
I-89 Construction Finishing Up !
Governor Joins Eat More Kale Campaign
Franklin County Republican Christmas Dinner
Property Taxes Not Expected to Rise !
Inmate Growm Veggies Trim $15K from Budget
Shumlin says thanks to "corporate angels"
Property Taxes Were Due Tuesday in Fairfax !
Fairfax Town Office Land Committee News
Langelier property leads Young property
by a slim margin. Fixing the current
Town office building is last, by far.
Fairfax Selectboard meets on Monday.
Low Score Leads
Langelier 42, Young 48, Boissoneault 68,
Pomichter 79, the White House 112.
Questionaire Results Are In
About 30 people turned out and listened
to Fairfax Zoning Administrator Skip
Taylor make a presentation on a proposed
new Town Office building Tuesday night
in the Fairfax Community Library.
A questionaire was handed out for residents
to choose between 5 options of land.
One is across from Union Bank in Fairfax.
One is on the corner of Main & Buck Hollow.
One is behind the Baptist Church building
and one is on Butler Road, next to Orman's.
The other option is fixing and expanding
the White House next to BFA Fairfax.
Thanks to all who came out and gave feedback.
We learned a lot. More to come.
Community Discussion on Town Office
Give us your feedback !
NYPD Clears, Cleans Zuccotti Park
Vermont Farms Feed Occupy Protesters
Mayor Kiss tells police "Release Prisoner"
Protesters Clash With Burlington Police
One Man Dead at Occupy Vermont
Mayor to Occupiers "Follow Rules"
Occupy Burlington Started Friday Afternoon
Police "looked the other way" on campers.
Burlington Occupiers Allowed to Camp
as long as they don't break the law.
Camping is prohibited by law. Go figure.
Fairfax Board of Civil Authority
Meeting yesterday at Town Offices.
A Presiding officer needed to be appointed
for the School Merger Vote November 8th.
Donna Meunier was elected unanimously.
Fairfax Selectboard Met & adopted
the Revised Water Use Ordinance
Fairfax Fire Department needs manpower.
Fairfax Rescue is in discussions with Gabe
Handy regarding the construction of a new
Rescue Squad building. Currently, both
share space in the Fairfax Fire House.
Vermont Faces Overcrowded Prisons
May Keep Prisoners Out of Jail !
"Seeking Extra Pay a Disservice"
says Governor Peter Shumlin
Who's right in this debate ?
Master of Disaster
Neale Lunderville on Irene Recovery
from Seven Days
Household Hazardous Waste Day was held
October 15th from 8:00am-Noon in Fairfax.
FEMA Deadline was October 1st
Double Pay for State Employees ?
We're All in This Together
by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
Welch seeks House Support for Irene
Neale Lunderville to the rescue !
Governor Shumlin appoints Douglas aide.
Brian Dubie reflects on 9/11
21 Vermonters Arrested in Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court Approves St. Albans Walmart
Discussion continues between the Fairfax
Selectboard and the BFA Fairfax School Board
regarding the future of the "White House"
which currently houses Fairfax Town Offices.
The building is getting old and has needs.
The Selectboard is asking if it is possible
to make upgrades to the school's building.
The voters would then decide if it was a good
investment versus building a new office.
Town Office Replaces Roof Tiles
About two dozen slate tiles have been
replaced on the Fairfax Town Office.
The Fairfax Land Purchase Committee met on
Tuesday evening and walked three parcels.
If you are interested in joining, please
call Stacy Wells, 849-6111 ext. 7.
BFA Fairfax School Board Met Monday
Fairfax Selectboard Met Monday night.
The future of the White House was discussed.
If the Town continues to occupy the school
owned building, changes must be made.
The roof will be having tiles replaced soon.
The basement has water coming in and the
vault is almost full of our records.
Land Purchase possibilities include about 3
acres near Fireman's Pond and the original 9.9
acres with much more detail included.
A back-up water source is also in the works.
St. Albans trash "Up for Bids"
Shumlin Announces New Vermont Manufacturing
Congressman Welch was in St. Albans
Vermont's Largest Solar Farm Opens
$1.25M for Northern Border Development
Quebec a Key Partner in Our Energy Future
by Governor Jim Douglas
Georgia Town Office Renovations
Vermont House Redistricting
Also on Tuesday, June 7th At the Polls
Chittenden East to vote on merger
Fairfax/Fletcher considering same option.
Shumlin on Obama
"Smartest person I've ever met"
Obama's says he's been to 57 states !
Politico Article on Congressman Welch
Remember Wisconsin's "evil" governor ?
What union leaders said would be a
catastrophe will in fact be a boon
to teachers and students.
Vermont Candidates File Financials
Three Vermonters Top Obama Fundraisers
Do you want to borrow $5,240 ???
Catch: You won't get to see it.
Vermont Yankee Officials Did Not Lie
Pipes are not underground afterall.
Vermont's Governor and Attorney General had
called Vermont Yankee owners Entergy liars.
Tritium's dangers are questioned also.
Did you know glow necklaces are tritium ?
Vermont Yankee's shutdown is in 2012 (maybe).
Welch Working His Minority Priorities
Vermont, Quebec plan for higher lake
Champlain's outlet smaller than before
Governor Shumlin Signs Nick's Law
Shumlin Signs Health Care Bill
New Law Restricts Vermont Propane Dealers
Phil Scott on Legislative Session
Fairfax Public Meeting April 18th
Selectboard added $25 late fee to past dues.
Sidewalks were discussed at length.
New Regs for Propane Dealers Coming ?
High Speed Trains vs. Slow Moving Tractors
Shumlin Opposes amazon Tax Bill
FranklinOne.com appreciates this !
Click on the amazon ads to shop online !
Fairfax Dog Licenses Were Due April 1st
Fairfax Rabies Clinic Held Wednesday
at the Fairfax Town Garage
Fairfax Selectboard Met Monday
Fairfax Land Purchase Survey
Informational Meeting on Fairfax Land Purchase
Fairfax Vision 2020 (Land Purchase)
Tax Motorists for Miles Driven ?
As if gas prices weren't high enough !
VT House Passes Single-Payer Healthcare
Nobody knows how to pay for it yet !
Currently, Vermont is America's Healthiest State.
VT Senate Passes "Open" Meetings Bill
Legislators Must Embrace Open Government
Assisted Suicide Bill would make bad law
Franklin Sued Over Town Meeting Prayer
Fairfax Town Meeting Saturday News
Both monetary issues were unanimous votes.
Support the Fairfax Rescue Squad with $28,717
and add $3,000 for future Sidewalk Projects.
Voting for the budgets & officers is Tuesday.
Town Voting in Fairfax Until 7:00pm
in the B.F.A. Fairfax Elementary Gym
Polls Open at 7:00am & Close at 7:00pm
Sample Fairfax Town Ballot for March 1
BFA Fairfax Budget Presentation
BFA Fairfax Again Tightens Belt
by Lisa Boucher, St. Albans Messenger
South Burlington School Chair Steps Aside
NEA threatens pickets at business
Healthcare Hearing Monday Night
at B.F.A. St. Albans
Electoral College
from Representative Gary Gilbert
Speaker Vists Ways & Means
from Representative Carolyn Branagan
Who will decide future of Vermont Yankee ?
Vermont Yankee gets federal renewal
Vermont lawmakers play Beat the Clock
Chittenden South teachers win 8% pay raises
Vermont Hires 181 During Hiring Freeze
Doctor Prescribed Death Introduced
Vermont State tuitions up 4%
Hubert Proposes Casino Bill
Shumlin & IBM's Power Costs
French Senate Defeats Euthanasia Bill
Vermont will face the same decision this year.
Parental Notification Laws Blocked
by Mary Beerworth
Shumlin Hammers Human Services
Vermont's new governor makes cuts in budget.
Petitions Deadline Passes
Fairfax Petitions Due by January 20th
Petition Pushes Police Vote in St. A.
No More ATV's on State Land
Lawsuit Targets Medicare Denials
Vermont Moves Toward Single Payer
When we're all denied care, it WILL be cheaper !
In Montpelier, it's Death & Taxes !
Democrats push physician assisted suicide
A Video from the past !
Shumlin Announces $12M Savings in Budget
Is Shumlin's 3-Day Celebration Appropriate ?
Vermont's Budget Gap Has Grown to $150M !
Universal Healthcare Supporters Rally Thursday.
CVPS Rates Rising 7.46%
Savage Calls for Nick's Law
Swanton Republican wants tougher DUI laws.
Vermont Guard honors Governor Douglas
Town of Fairfax, Vermont
(802) 849-6111
Fairfax Justices - Election Results
Fairfax Boards Elected
Selectboard: Bob Horr and Chris Santee elected.
Join Pete King, Randy DeVine & Bill Ormerod.
School: Elaine Carpenter and Rachelle Howard.
Join Peg Stewart, Robin Freeman & Lea Wilmette.
Fairfax Selectboard News
by Chris Santee
New Chairs for Fairfax Boards
Peg Stewart surprised all present when she
announced she would be stepping down as
Chairperson of the BFA Fairfax School Board.
Elaine Carpenter is the new Chair !
On the Fairfax Selectboard, Bill Ormerod
defeated Bob Horr 3-2 for Selectboard Chair.
Congratulations to the new Chairs and Peg,
where do I begin to say thank you ???
** Town Highways, Class 3 are posted
from March 1st through May 1st. 18,0000 lb.
limit must have a permit to travel on the
posted roads, or by permission from Road
Foreman, Don Pigeon.
** The selectboard is soliciting people to
perform a study on a land purchase for the
future site of a municipal building.
Anyone interested in being part of a group
study should contact the town office at
849-6111 ext. 7.
What Next for Land Purchase ?
Sidewalk Study Public Notification !
Streetlamps for Main Street Fairfax Study !
Town Meeting Day in Vermont
Both Budgets Passed in Fairfax
Land Purchase Voted Down by 20 votes
Town Budget: 458 For, 155 Opposed
School Budget: 373 For, 240 Opposed
Chris Santee is a new Selectperson and
Robert Horr was re-elected to Selectboard.
Elaine Carpenter was re-elected and
Rachelle Howard was elected to the BFA
Fairfax School Board for a second time.
Elizabeth Griffin won Library Trustee and
Jim Minor won Cemetery Commisioner.
Fairfax Town Presentation
Fairfax Town Reports, Checklists & Meeting
Wednesday was the Deadline to Register.
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.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
Fairfax taxes Due November 15th
Georgia's due on October 15th.
Fairfax Water Bills
The Town of Fairfax would appreciate it if all
those delinquent in water bills would pay
as quickly as possible.
Fairfax Exploring Land Purchase
The Town of Fairfax Selectboard is in discussions
with Larry & Barb Young for the purchase of land
near the current fire station for Town Offices.
A Town Meeting AND a vote on a ballot
would be required for the deal to go through.
Fairfax's Selectboard hosted an informational
meeting October 26th regarding the purchase of
9.9 acres of land for a future town office.
About a dozen people attended and discussed
pros and cons to the issue.
More to come.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010:
9.9 acre Land Purchase Public Meeting
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)
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
Town of Fairfax Public Notice
Hazardous Waste Day
Fairfax, Georgia, Vermont Politics
by Chris Santee
Congratulations to Carolyn Branagan and
Gary Gilbert, Franklin-1 Representatives.
Thank you to all who supported Chris Santee.
Lee Minor did not get enough write-ins
but I spoke with a Democrat tonight who MAY
step down, allowing Lee to continue.
Randy Brock & Sara Kittell are winners !
Election Results
House of Representatives (Unofficial)
(Georgia + Fairfax)
Carolyn Branagan (1,208 + 794) 2,002
Gary Gilbert (740 + 888) 1,628
Chris Santee (655 + 846) 1,501
Governor Douglas Returns to Private Life
Jim Douglas Farewell Address at 2:00pm
Governor Douglas gets ready to say good-bye
Thanks for everything, Jim !
Governor Douglas Sits Down with Channel 5
Part II with Channel 5
Part III with Channel 5
A governor who made all the difference
from the Caledonian Record
Proposed tax cut to hospitals
"There is no dignity quite so impressive,
and no one independence quite so important,
as living within your means."
Who Said It ?
|
Contact Your Representative
by Chris Santee
Vermont's Governor is Peter Shumlin
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy's Website
U.S. Congressman Peter Welch's Website
Representatives are Carolyn Branagan
and Gary Gilbert.
Senators are Randy Brock and Sara Kittell
Breaking National Politics
by Chris Santee
Great news from the Middle East......
Last American Troops Leave Iraq !
December 18th, 2011 - Hurry Home !
Heating Aid Cut in Washington, D.C.
Congress received a raise this year
Warning: Massachusetts Ahead !
Sanders, Shumlin & Solar
Helicopter crash kills U.S. special forces.
Flags were at Half Staff Friday
Our thoughts and prayers each day are
with those who gave their lives so that
we may be able to enjoy ours !
SEALs killed in Afghanistan
More than twenty from SEAL Team 6
Norwich Grad Killed in SEALs Mission
SEAL community mourns fallen
The 30 men we lost
"Don't Forget My Dad"
from CNN and a young man
Boy's Ode Inspires Responses
Obama Expected to Slash LIHEAP
Vermont Democratic Delegation Protests
Welch Legislation to Help Hire Veterans
Global Warming News
Animals Freeze to Death in Mexico
"Within a few years, children just aren't
going to know what snow is. Snowfall will be
a very rare and exciting event."
Dr. David Viner, senior research scientist
at the climatic research unit (CRU) of the
University of East Anglia, March 20, 2000.
He's an "expert" on global warming.
SNOW IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 2011
Michigan Students Allowed Daggers ?
Fed Judge "Obamacare Unconstitutional"
What are the three branches of government ?
Chuck Shumer's (D-NY) three branches ???
Bernie Still Taking Heat from Liberals !
Bernie hung up on a VPR radio interview.
Reid to Obama "Back Off Earmarks"
from MSNBC
Leahy decries seething rhetoric
Sanders goes on attack !
Congressman Welch had stressed civility.
Peter Welch Fights Healthcare Repeal
Arizonans vs. Westboro Baptist Church
Congresswoman Shot In Arizona
Gabrielle Giffords and Federal Judge Shot
along with many more at Public Event.
U.S. Congressman Peter Welch on Gabrielle Giffords:
"Gabby Giffords is one of my closest friends in
Congress. A persistent and effective legislator,
she stands out for her warmth, genuine attentive-
ness and concern for all. Gabby is one of the best
listeners I know. Her kindness and graciousness
know no bounds.
As this tragic situation develops, Margaret and I
are keeping Gabby, her family, her staff and the
many others involved in this horrific episode in
our thoughts and prayers."
Civility in Your Community
Peter Welch on Arizona (Audio)
"Civility matters" was the message from our
Congressman Peter Welch on a press call this
morning. "We are fortunate in Vermont" he
added in his half hour call where he spoke
on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
He said he always felt safe in the over 100
Congress in Your Community events held here.
The Vermont media tried to get him to take
a tougher stand on gun control, or speak on
Sarah Palin, or back a ban on FOX News, but
the Conressman stressed civility.
He spoke out in support of free speech.
He delivered the right message.
We'll see how you get the message from media.
WPTZ targets Sarah Palin map
When asked, Welch said it was inappropriate.
He did not raise the issue as WPTZ suggests.
BFP targets Palin, political rhetoric
A second BFP article was accurate:
Click here for Matt Sutkowski's report
While media tries to blame Palin, a classmate
describes shooter as a Left-Wing Pothead.
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.
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.
What's Up in Washington, D.C.
by Chris Santee
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy's Website
Leahy's Website Wins Award
U.S. Congressman Peter Welch's Website
VTANG Deploys to South Korea
Six F-16's and 200 support staff headed out
Rep. Peter Welch on Sunday joined Senators
Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders in recognizing
the 29 Vermonters the delegation has nominated
to join the United States Service Academies.
The nominees were recognized by the delegation
at the annual reception in the Cedar Creek Room
of the Vermont Statehouse at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Vermont Joins Dark Sky Movement
We just installed new lights at BFA Fairfax
with grant money from the government.
Tax Refunds Will Have to Wait
U.S. Debt Clock
Interesting Article - 11 Years Later
"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.
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.
The Declaration of Independence
July 4th, 1776
When was the last time you read it ?
Congressman Welch Came to Fairfax
He was at Ralph McNall's Farm at 1:00pm Friday
Welch Unveils Plan from WCAX
Letters to the Editor of FranklinOne.com
Opinions do not necessarily reflect those held
by FranklinOne.com or our advertisers.
|
