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IRV Repealed, Burlington Councilor Calls for Mayor's Resignation
Source: Seven Days Blurt, 03/03/10
Councilor Ed Adrian said last night that Mayor Bob Kiss should step down in the wake of the IRV defeat and the loss of Progressive and Democratic allies on the city council.
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VPIRG Apologizes for Letting Gubernatorial Candidate Shumlin Hop on Anti-Nuke Mardi Gras Float
Source: Seven Days, 03/03/10
VPIRG used its float to call for Vermont Yankee to be shut down, but candidate endorsements are a big no-no for the nonprofit. Both VPIRG and Shumlin have apologized for the "spontaneous" ride.
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Lowell Embraces Wind Energy Project
Source: Burlington Free Press, 03/03/10
Voters in Lowell handily approved a wind-energy development on Lowell Mountain. Proceeds from the profits will fund the town budget.
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Montpelier OKs Pot Decriminalization
Source: WCAX, 03/03/10
Voters in the capital city say they want the state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
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Coventry Town Clerk Reelected Despite Tax Evasion Case
Source: WCAX, 03/03/10
Voters in Coventry apparently don't care that their town clerk is under investigation for tax evasion -- they reelected her yesterday.
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Listen Up, Burlington Telecom: Lessons From Other Municipally Owned Networks
Source: Seven Days Blurt, 03/03/10
Kevin J. Kelley looks at how municipally owned telecom networks are faring around the country.
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Neko Case in the Northeast Kingdom
Source: Seven Days, 03/03/10
Songwriter Neko Case recently relocated to the NEK. Dan Bolles interviews her in advance of a benefit show next Friday for Catamount Arts.
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