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Author: Auditi Guha

Auditi is Chittenden County editor at VTDigger. Originally from Calcutta, India, she graduated from Emerson College with an MA in journalism. She has worked as an editor and reporter for several newspapers, and in various beats. Most recently, she covered race and justice at Rewire.News, and higher education at the New Bedford Standard-Times. She previously worked at several Massachusetts newsrooms. She is a mentor for young reporters through the Report For America program, founded the Boston chapter of the South Asian Journalists Association, and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
 

Judge declines to block appointment of Orleans County state’s attorney

By Auditi Guha

Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023

A Northeast Kingdom defense attorney had sought to prevent Farzana Leyva from being sworn in to a four-year term as county prosecutor. But Superior Court Judge Daniel Richardson declined to take immediate action.


After splitting from Essex Junction, Essex town residents face a proposed 22% property tax hike

By Auditi Guha

Jan 31 2023February 1, 2023

A median homeowner in the town of Essex could expect a $340 increase in their property tax bill next fiscal year, according to Daniel Roy, the town’s financial director.


Letter calls for removal of Northfield police chief alleging discriminatory behavior

By Auditi Guha

Jan 25 2023January 26, 2023

“The allegations against me are false and I have no intention of resigning,” Police Chief John Helfant said in an email to VTDigger.


Procedural confusion could delay Winooski’s ‘just cause’ eviction effort

By Auditi Guha

Jan 19 2023January 19, 2023

“As a housing justice advocate and activist who has worked with some fantastic people in Winooski getting this onto the ballot, it’s obviously incredibly galling and very frustrating,” an organizer with Rights & Democracy said.


In 1st Vermont appearance as US rep., Becca Balint pledges to prioritize housing

By Auditi Guha

Jan 18 2023January 19, 2023

“I will be completely focused on doing everything I can around this,” Balint said.


Hinesburg residents and officials frustrated by mail delivery delays

By Auditi Guha

Jan 17 2023January 18, 2023

“While we are aggressively hiring across Vermont, with the unemployment rate in the state currently at 2.5%, we’re not seeing the numbers we’d like to at our hiring events,” said Steve Doherty, a regional postal official.


‘Always willing to help’: Family, friends recall the activism and kindness of Beth Danon

By Auditi Guha

Jan 11 2023January 12, 2023

A longtime activist and lawyer, Danon, 68, succumbed to a recurrence of endometrial cancer last Friday morning surrounded by those closest to her.


Videos show Shelburne officer shoving driver; prosecutor maintains excessive force was used

By Auditi Guha

Jan 9 2023January 10, 2023

“I would like to pursue charges but need the help of (Vermont State Police) to do that in an efficient and consistent manner,” Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George said.


Monsanto clashes with Burlington School District over evidence in PCB case

By Auditi Guha

Jan 9 2023January 9, 2023

Burlington wants to demolish its PCB-infested high school and have the chemical manufacturer pay for demolition and construction of a new high school. The company wants to delay demolition to preserve evidence.


‘It’s brand new and it’s mine’: Redeveloped Williston hotel provides new affordable housing

By Auditi Guha

Jan 9 2023January 9, 2023

Michelle Lucas, 45, is one of Chittenden County’s many unhoused residents who are moving into Zephyr Place, a former 99-room hotel in Williston that Champlain Housing Trust acquired and converted into 72 units of affordable housing.


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