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Heather Sheppard and husband Jerry Sheppard, of Cambridge, brought forth an incident that sparked discussion of controversial and sensitive
issues about school procedures during the March 15 school board meeting at Lamoille Union High School. Morissette photo

Jeff Emerson removed this old cupola intact from the barn attached to
the Williams & Green law offices, in Morrisville. David Williams hired
Emerson to tear down the old barn which was said to be unsafe. Williams said the barn roof had not been maintained for decades, even before he purchased the building in the early '70s. Williams said he believes Emerson plans to reuse the cupola. Noyes photo

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Controversy Surrounds Procedures of Notification
by Alicia Morissette
HYDE PARK - "The employee has been disciplined," said Lamoille North Supervisory Union Superintendent Terry Bailey during a school board meeting at Lamoille Union High School (LUHS) on Tuesday, March 15. Bailey's comment was the result of discussions both before and during executive session, which involved concerns about LUHS staff following school procedures. Continued on Page 2

Sanders Gets House Approval of Millions for Rail Trail & Notch Projects
submitted by Rep. Bernard Sanders office
Rep. Bernard Sanders (I-VT) has announced that the U.S. House approved $16 million in transportation projects for Vermont at his request as
part of the larger transportation reauthorization bill. Part of that total, $1,085,514, will go to construct the Smugglers' Notch Scenic Highway Corridor's Visitor and Interpretive Centers and $7,268,486 will
fund the creation of a 96 mile Four Season Trail that will go through Lamoille County.
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Locals to Testify for Bypass
by Amy Kolb Noyes
A contingency of regional and local officials headed down to the State House Wednesday, March 16, for what has come to be known as their "annual visit" with the legislative transportation committees regarding the Morrisville Alternative Truck Route (bypass) project. This week's testimony before the Senate Transportation Committee, however, seemed to have more urgency than in the past.
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Bryer Assumes Chair
by Amy Kolb Noyes
MORRISVILLE - It's been more than a quarter-century since the Morristown Select- board has elected a new chair. However, after long-time board
leader Brian Greenia decided not to seek re-election, a new chairman needed to be identified at the board's reorganizational meeting Monday evening, March 14. Continued on Page 2