Symington: Tar sands pipeline is feeding our oil addiction
They say we need cheap oil. Who’s kidding whom? If oil prices hadn’t been rising so reliably, would it be financially viable to extract, process and heat this crude and pipe it the length of our country to refineries, and then pipe or truck it to our homes?
Updated with new list from Department of Education: More than 90 schools delay first day post-Irene
Most of the delays are related to road damage – buses can’t negotiate the gutted backroads in many towns.
Brattleboro assesses damage from Whetstone flash flood
The Brooks House fire in April was a major disaster for Brattleboro, but little did town officials know that the lessons they learned in dealing with the fire and its aftermath would be applied again so soon, and on a much larger scale.
Updated: Online resources for victims of Irene
State and local agencies offer advice on emergency and flood recovery services.
Wilmington picks up the pieces after a record-breaking flood
According to the town’s website, “All of Wilmington’s critical infrastructure has been devastated: police, fire, wastewater, and town Services. Most of the downtown business suffered extensive water damage, [and] the Route 9 bridge in downtown has not been inspected for structural soundness.”
Pelham: Editorial based on faulty premise draws false conclusions
The editorial discusses tensions between Progressive and Democratic views, with a focus on the relationship of greed, taxes and the well-being of the middle class. The editor contrasts the views of state Sen. Anthony Pollina, formally of the Progressive Party, with those of Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin.
Shumlin administration: All isolated communities have emergency routes
The Governor reported significant progress today, including the reopening of some critical bridges and roads, restoration of power to tens of thousands of Vermonters, expansion of the 211 system, and state assistance for business owners and farmers.
VEDA financing available for hurricane-damaged businesses and farms
The Hurricane Irene Assistance Loan Program funds are available immediately, the Governor said.
CVPS crews move into isolated areas
Crews move into isolated areas, some access improves Work continues around the clock CVPS crews assisted by nearly 600 outside contractors continue to move into the devastated areas of central and southern Vermont this morning. Addison and Bennington County outages will be restored today, while work continues in Windsor, Rutland, Windham and Orange counties. As [...]
Auditor Salmon urges state/municipal leaders to document flood damage
Salmon said, “We already know that insurance and FEMA will not cover 100 percent of the losses. Thorough documentation and photographs will help you optimize your financial recovery.”
