Andrew McGregor

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Peacham School Board Discusses Education Reform Efforts

2 days ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

At its May meeting, the Peacham School Board expressed some optimism about the latest developments in the legislature’s effort to revamp the state’s education system while raising some concerns about the positions taken by the Vermont School Boards Association. The topic came up during a relatively quick board meeting last week in the waning days of the school year.
Danville School Eyes Maintenance, Safety Projects

5 days ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

The Danville School Board gave the green light to proceed with a couple of fingers-crossed efforts for facility improvements. The first is to repair the school’s elevator. The board had previously authorized spending up to $10,000 to replace the circuit board for the elevator, which is the exclusive means of providing handicapped accessibility to many parts of the building. The elevator, which continues to be used regularly, has reliability concerns. kAm$49@@= @77:4:2=D 2C6 @AE:>:DE:4 32D65 @?
After 44 Years, Local Auto Shop Changes Hands, But Legacy Remains

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

ST. JOHNSBURY — After more than four decades of service, Wes and Paula Ward are stepping away from Wes Ward Auto Repair, entrusting the business to new owners while ensuring the legacy they built will continue. Since 1981, Wes Ward has been a fixture in St. Johnsbury’s automotive industry, growing his business from a two-bay gas station into a full-service repair shop with 15 employees. But at 68, he says it’s time to take a step back. kAm“(6 ;FDE DE2CE65 E96 4@?G6CD2E:@?
Ride For Mo Gears Up As Moriah Wilson’s Enduring Legacy Rolls On

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

BURKE—The third annual Ride for Mo is set to roll this Saturday. The event will bring together a sold-out crowd of 300 cyclists to honor Moriah “Mo” Wilson’s legacy while raising funds for community programs. This year’s ride introduces a new 16-mile route alongside the returning 26—and 52-mile courses, offering riders a scenic and challenging tour through the backroads of the Northeast Kingdom. kAm(:=D@?[ 2 C:D:?8 DE2C :? E96 8C2G6= 4J4=:?8 H@C=5[ 8C6H FA :?
Chef Yoon’s Food For Thought Creates Buzz At Fairbanks Brunch

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

ST. JOHNSBURY – A steady stream of people attended the Cricket Pancake Brunch at Fairbanks Museum Saturday morning. The brunch was the creation of Chef Joseph Yoon of Brooklyn Bugs, a leader in the edible insect movement. It featured pancakes made with cricket powder, chocolate-covered crickets, and cricket sausage. kAm*@@? :D 2 492>A:@? 7@C C2:D:?8 2H2C6?6DD @7 :?D64E 28C:4F=EFC6 2?5 :ED 36?67:ED 2D 2 ?FEC:E:@FD 2?5 DFDE2:?23=6 7@@5 D@FC46] w6 :D :?
Dog Mountain Gets Helping Hand From Student Service Project

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

Last year was a hard one for Dog Mountain. The historic flooding events in early and late July caused significant damage at the beloved St. Johnsbury attraction, so staff were thrilled when scores of high schoolers showed up Friday to help with repairs and improvement projects. The students were participating in St. Johnsbury Academy’s Sophomore Stewardship Day, an annual event that sees student volunteers complete community service projects around the area.
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Board Holds Reorganization Meeting

1 week ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

The Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Board held its annual reorganization meeting in April and adjusted its traditional meeting schedule to address a governance issue. The re-elected board chair, Clayton Cargill, suggested the schedule revision, which included raising the number of regular meetings from 6 held in the even months of the year, to 8 meetings each year. kAm“(6 92G6 2 9@=6 :? @FC 3FD:?6DD >@56=[” D2:5 r2C8:==[ 6IA=2:?:?8 E92E D:?46 E96 rr$& q@2C5 5:5 ?@E 9@=5 :ED C6@C82?:K2E:@?
Judge Hears Arguments On Police Sergeant’s Motion To Dismiss

2 weeks ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

A large contingent of family, friends, fellow officers and others were on hand for a pre-trial hearing Wednesday in the criminal case against St. Johnsbury Police Sgt. George Johnson.
Gov. Scott Swears In New Caledonia County Sheriff, Assistant Judge

2 weeks ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

Gov. Phil Scott made a special trip to St. Johnsbury Wednesday to conduct the swearing-in ceremonies for two newly-appointed Caledonia County officials - Sheriff Brandon Thrailkill and Caledonia County Assistant Judge Joe Benning. The ceremony was attended by a large audience of court staff, area prosecutors and defense attorneys, numerous law enforcement officials, and family members. kAm$4@EE @A6?65 3J DH62C:?8 :? q6??:?8[ 2 =@?8E:>6 2C62 5676?D6 2EE@C?6J H9@ 2=D@ D6CG65 `a J62CD :?
St. Johnsbury Select Board To Proceed With Additional Armory Bond Vote

2 weeks ago | caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor

The St. Johnsbury Select Board gave the green light to hold a special bond vote in early June, seeking authorization to borrow over $3.78 million to close the funding gap for the armory project, which has seen escalating costs. The decision the board made at their meeting on Monday night was to start the bond vote process, which includes holding at least two informational meetings in the weeks leading up to the Australian balloting scheduled for Tuesday, June 3.