That means that the Winooski City Council clearly has the power to file suit to seek damages or other relief for Winooski residents — and may be the only entity that can do so.
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City Council terminates Burlington Aviation Director Gene Richards
Mayor Miro Weinberger asked the airport director to resign last month after an investigation found that he berated and intimidated employees. The director refused, an action that prompted a City Council termination vote.
Burlington officials deny request to postpone airport director’s termination hearing
Attorney Rich Cassidy is questioning the impartiality of the hearing set to determine the future employment of his client, Aviation Director Gene Richards. He asked that the hearing be postponed, but the city denied the request.
Major expansion begins on Burlington’s airport terminal
Proponents say the project will allow the airport to handle more passengers, make security checks more efficient and improve the overall airport experience.
Burlington councilors divided on whether airport director should resign or get second chance
One city councilor thinks Burlington Aviation Director Gene Richards’ refusal to resign is an avoidance of accountability. Another says this should be Richards’ first strike and he deserves a second chance.
Burlington airport director refuses mayor’s call for his resignation
An investigation into Burlington Airport Director Gene Richards found that he verbally abused employees and physically intimidated them. The findings led to Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger to ask for his resignation, but Richards said he won’t step down.
Pre-pandemic flights are back at Burlington Airport
Travelers can now fly directly to Boston, Dallas and Miami. But airport officials say passenger levels remain low.
South Burlington-based tech company strikes landmark deal with UPS
Beta Technologies expects to double its workforce to produce at least 10 electric hybrid aircraft for the shipping company.
Vermont Air National Guard to resume F-35 nighttime flights
It’s the first round of nighttime operations since Winooski residents voted to urge Vermont to halt F-35 flights,
Short film highlights disruption brought by F-35 fighter jets
Two local filmmakers will be premiering a short film about what it’s been like for Burlingtonians to live under the roar of the newly stationed F-35 fighter jets.
Winooski voters call for halt to F-35 training flights
The 723-354 vote calls on the city to urge the state to ground the jets amidst reports of program-wide problems.
Burlington secures $14.5 million federal grant to expand airport terminal
The grant will also be used to streamline security screenings and make the terminal building more efficient.
Few passengers at Burlington airport on what’s normally a bustling travel day
“Our numbers are down, but that’s OK. If they would have been at the 10,000 number, I would have been an absolute mess, knowing that many people were coming and going,” said airport director Gene Richards.
Burlington International Airport opens new rapid Covid-19 testing site
The new location will offer same-day and two-day turnaround results. But the tests won’t let travelers forgo a seven-day quarantine.