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Back-firing engines cause alarm; St. Albans Bay noise ID’d as two-stepping

1 week ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS — After getting multiple reports of gunfire near St. Albans Bay, police say the noises were likely due to two-stepping engines. On Tuesday, May 27, St. Albans Police Department reported that callers had seen two vehicles traveling along Maquam Shore Road, allegedly exchanging gunfire. By the time officers arrived, the vehicles were gone.
Musicians take the mic; New Messenger podcast features local performers

2 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

FRANKLIN COUNTY — The month of May marks the start of summer concert series in towns across Franklin County. So it seemed only fitting to feature a few musicians on the latest episode of the Messenger’s podcast series, “Hear. Here.” Released this week, May’s episode gives the microphone to guitarist/producer/performer Andre Maquera, multi-instrumentalist John Notaro and musician Tyrone Shaw.
Musicians take the mic; New podcast features local acts

2 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

FRANKLIN COUNTY — The month of May marks the start of summer concert series in towns across Franklin County. So it seemed only fitting to feature a few musicians on the latest episode of the Messenger’s podcast series, “Hear. Here.” Released this week, May’s episode gives the microphone to guitarist/producer/performer Andre Maquera, multi-instrumentalist John Notaro and musician Tyrone Shaw.
Swanton honors its heroes; Memorial Day banner program launches

2 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS — Geoff Domey watched him grow up. Chuckie had a key to the house, Domey said, and as his son’s best friend, he was a regular visitor. He’d come over for dinner, stay the night. Even though it’s been 15 years, Domey still has a hard time talking about the memories, when the young man was still around – when he was a part of their lives. “(Chuckie) was there all the time,” Domey said. “Then all of sudden, he’s not."On Sept.
Housing moves; A few updates on St. Albans City's ongoing work

3 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS CITY — After St. Albans City spent a decade reshaping its main thoroughfare — spending millions on curb updates, stormwater infrastructure, brownfield remediations, landscaping, building demolitions, rehabs and construction — the next wave of development is on track for the Fonda site. Three buildings of roughly 40-unit apartments each are being developed for the new area, with Cathedral Square’s senior-focused apartment complex due to finish construction this year.
St. Albans Council restricts downtown smokeshops

3 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS CITY — St. Albans City Council passed new rules Monday preventing future smokeshops from setting up along Main Street. City Council initially took up the issue when Councilor Tim Hawkins asked for the best approach to prevent such businesses from advertising and selling smoking materials along the city’s main thoroughfare after Vape N’ Smoke opened this past fall.
Swanton man charged with murder; Debt dispute spurred fight

3 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

SWANTON — A late-night altercation proved fatal in Swanton this weekend, resulting in the death of 37-year-old Joshua Many. Police have since arrested Mitchal Shedrick, 52, and charged him with second degree murder. According to court records, Shedrick shot Many at around 3 a.m. early on Sunday morning after a fight broke out around a debt. Shedrick appeared in Franklin County Court on Monday afternoon, pleading not guilty to the crime.
Six arrested in St. Albans drug search; Over 2000 bags of fentanyl seized

3 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS CITY — The St. Albans Police Department arrested six people on suspected drug trafficking charges this past Friday after discovering over 2,000 bags of fentanyl at a Rublee Street residence. Police conducted the search as part of a narcotics investigation by the St. Albans Police Department’s newly-instituted Street Crimes Unit, and the six people arrested were those found in the apartment during the search at 11 Rublee Street.
Firehouse Subs opens doors in St. Albans City; New franchise focuses on “flavorful”

4 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS CITY – Firehouse Subs has arrived in St. Albans City. The national sandwich franchise opened up last Wednesday, April 30, to become Vermont’s second Firehouse location after the first opened up in Williston this past February. “So we focus on a hot flavorful sub,” general manager Andy Robtoy said. “We’re not going to overload you on veggies.
Swanton Village voters approve $7.5M building bond; Electric department gets green light

1 month ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

SWANTON VILLAGE — Swanton Village voters approved a $7.5 million bond to construct a new electric department building on Tuesday, May 6, during a special election. The final vote in favor of the bond was 148 to 73. Tuesday’s count was the second vote taken by Swanton Village regarding the project after voters rejected the first electric department plan by a margin of six votes this past Town Meeting Day.