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Results: Pomfret approves local option taxes
Voters in Pomfret approved a 1% tax on meals, alcoholic beverages, rooms and sales, a measure allowing non-residents to be elected to town offices, and a proposed municipal budget of $2.15 million.
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5mNew charter school initially planned for Lebanon now slated for Newport
Cornerstone Charter School, a literacy-focused charter school, has moved its location from Lebanon to Newport due to unforeseen construction issues, and will open this fall with up to 40 students in grades K-3.
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6mWhite River Junction parking meters remain controversial as town prepares to turn them on
The town of Hartford has installed parking meters in downtown White River Junction and on Prospect Street, which are set to be activated this summer, allowing visitors to pay for parking by phone, cash or credit card, with a two-hour limit and a fine for those who overstay.
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5mRandolph hospital offers extended-release opioid treatment in emergency department
Gifford Medical Center in Randolph is now offering extended-release Sublocade medication to patients struggling with opioid use disorder, making treatment more accessible and convenient.
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5mEnfield residents invited to weigh in on proposed drone use policy
The Selectboard of Enfield is holding a public hearing on Monday evening to discuss a proposed drone use policy that aims to protect the privacy and civil liberties of citizens while allowing the police to use the drone for public safety and law enforcement purposes.
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1mRain delay for Woodstock girls lacrosse team
Woodstock's Sarea Beardsly and her teammates played hacky sack during a rain delay before their VPA girls lacrosse DII Semifinal against Harwood, which was rescheduled for Thursday.