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Written by Messenger Staff
May 18, 2012

Police: Woman tried to conceal evidence

FAIRFIELD — A St. Albans woman has been cited for possession of narcotics after her alleged drug activity led to suspicions at her place of work.

Katherine Christie, 25, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon at Bernie Gage Plumbing and Heating in Fairfield.

Thief busts out of store

Written by Messenger Staff
May 17, 2012

State Police have persons of interest

BAKERSFIELD — Police are on the lookout for a suspect who stole from a Main Street store here, was locked inside by the manager, and then busted his way out through a door window.

City drops co-gen facility plan

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 16, 2012

Senior housing back in running for Fonda site

ST. ALBANS CITY — Hope has faded for a co-generation facility producing electricity and heat at the former site of the Fonda/Solo plant on Lower Newton Street.

That was the word Monday night as city manager Dominic Cloud told the city council, "This project does not appear to offer the promise we thought it once did.”

City adopts Fairfield St. tree strategy

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 15, 2012

New plantings will start soon

ST. ALBANS CITY — The St. Albans City Council Monday night voted unanimously to remove and replace all of the ailing and problematic trees on Fairfield Street and to do so all at once.

The council also heard a brief presentation from Walk and Bike St. Albans. The group discussed progress made thus far.

Fairfield considers trails

Written by Messenger Staff
May 14, 2012

Public session set for May 30

FAIRFIELD — Fairfield residents are being invited to attend a public work session on the creation of a town-wide master plan for trails throughout the town.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 30, at 6 p.m. at the town hall.

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 14, 2012

Mother, soldier, educator gains new outlook on life

ST. ALBANS — Capt. Chara Vincelette-Perrochi, Vermont's only female company commander, has been in the National Guard since her senior year of high school. While serving in the guard, she attended college, married and gave birth to three children.

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 11, 2012

BFA board dismisses educator

ST. ALBANS — The Bellows Free Academy (BFA) board on Tuesday fired physics teacher Ian Smith after he was charged with stealing $3,500 worth of copper wire from the school.

This morning Chief Gary Taylor confirmed that Smith told police he had intended to use the money to purchase supplies for the science department. However, he had not done so.

Kittell leaving Senate

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 10, 2012

Reps. Howrigan, Gilbert retiring from Vt. House

ST. ALBANS — Democratic Sen. Sara Kittell announced Wednesday that she will not be seeking re-election after 17 years in the Vermont Senate.

The announcement means that for the first time in decades, Franklin County will have two open state senate seats in November. The county will also have three open House seats.

Up & comers value St. Albans

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 09, 2012

Young leaders working for a better community

ST. ALBANS CITY — St. Albans City, recently elected Mayor Liz Gamache likes to say, is a community on the move.

Montgomery school learns to succeed

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 09, 2012

Principal earns honors for charting right path

MONTGOMERY — One of the most effective schools in the state is right here in Franklin County. Montgomery Elementary has a poverty rate of 80 percent. However, more than 90 percent of its students perform at or above grade level on statewide exams.

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