Santa won't need a brand new bag, at least not this year. After the Nov. 7 final vote on the proposed plastic bag ordinance was waylaid by over an hour of public comment and multiple failed amendments, the Selectboard narrowly passed a different bag ban. In a 3-2 decision, Selectboard member Tim Wessel successfully amended the bag ban “to align ourselves with California's successful single-use plastic bag ban,” and prohibit retail and food-service establishments from giving customers thin-film single-use plastic...
Dear IRS, You have sent us a demand for $1,269.12 because we have not signed up for health insurance. I contested this demand upon its arrival on Sept. 21, 2018. Allow me to explain the reasons why. Your agent suggested that we use Form 8965 to claim our exemption. While our religious belief is not specifically identified as an eligible exemption on the form, I will explain to you why we are indeed valid religious objectors to the Affordable Care...
Laughter is on the agenda as Gordon Clark and his Vermont Comedy All Stars return to Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, for a night of side-splitting stand-up comedy on Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. Event organizers promise "an evening filled with uproarious performances from a stellar lineup of seasoned comedians." Featured performers include: • David Deery: A globe-trotting comedian/writer with two decades of experience, Deery has performed from Berlin to Cabot, Vermont. He brings his unique perspective to...
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