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Author: Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson is a Report for America corps member with a special focus on issues of importance to Franklin and Grand Isle counties. He is a journalism graduate of Boston University, with a minor in political science. His work has appeared in the Boston Globe, the Patriot Ledger of Quincy and the Cape Cod Times.
 

Green Mountain Transit’s new leader takes the driver’s seat at a critical moment

By Shaun Robinson

Feb 5 2023February 4, 2023

Clayton Clark said he plans to leverage his experience working in state government to advocate for the transit agency’s needs in Montpelier, which many say includes more sustainable funding supported by the state.


Alburgh man dies following fight at middle school basketball game

By Shaun Robinson

Feb 1 2023February 1, 2023

After police responded to reports of a “melee” among spectators at the Alburgh Community Education Monday night, a 60-year-old man sought medical care and was pronounced dead at a hospital, according to police.


Vermont Senate increases committee room limits in response to newsrooms’ concerns

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 27 2023January 27, 2023

Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden, said that as of Thursday, in most Senate meeting rooms, the capacity limits imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic have been increased by 50% or more.


State police probing ‘questionable’ financial records at Franklin County Sheriff's Office

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 26 2023January 26, 2023

State police are also investigating sheriff-elect John Grismore, who is slated to take office next month. Officials were mum on details about the investigation Thursday.


Burlington neighbors gather to support teen beaten outside home

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 24 2023January 25, 2023

The student was attacked the night of Jan. 17 by a group of young people, a family member said, leaving the local neighborhood shaken.


Elmore Store operators to step down after a year on the job

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 20 2023January 20, 2023

Michael Stanley and Kate Gluckman, who started running the store in late 2021, said in a Facebook post they decided to step down because, among other factors, they haven’t been able to grow the business the way they wanted to in the store’s aging building.


Highgate Selectboard rescinds statement condemning racism and discrimination

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 20 2023January 20, 2023

The Franklin County town is the only Vermont community that has adopted, but then revoked, the statewide “declaration of inclusion,” an organizer for the project said.


After 3 reporters turned away from hearings, Vermont newsrooms raise concerns about Statehouse access

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 17 2023January 23, 2023

As the Legislature’s first fully in-person session in years gets underway, lawmakers’ decisions to turn away reporters raise questions about how they are balancing public access to the Statehouse — long called “the people’s house” — with public health.


Police investigate death of man who was incarcerated in Vermont prison

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 17 2023January 18, 2023

Shawn Gero, 29, had been incarcerated at the St. Albans prison since December 2022.


At Essex High School forum, Sanders warns students about drug use

By Shaun Robinson

Jan 12 2023January 12, 2023

“All right, tell me why you’re vaping. Let’s hear it,” the senator told students at a town hall meeting Thursday.


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