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MONTPELIER â An investigation into allegations of abuse and neglect at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children in Westminster is expected to be concluded soon, said legal counsel for the Vermont Agency of Education.
The investigation, when complete, will be handed to the Agency of Education, which will then review it and send it with any necessary recommendations to the State Board of Education, said Emily Simmons, general counsel for AOE.
The investigation was prompted by a report provided by the Vermont Department of Children and Families, a report that contained matters, âif true,â are concerning, said Simmons.
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Vermont Business Magazine This February, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) will host four webinars focused on a range of public health topics designed for women in the community. This engaging webinar series women will gain knowledge and skills aimed at improving their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing from knowledgeable community partners.
“Healthy women are an integral part of a healthy community,” said Rory Price, SVMC’s coordinator of Population Health. “We are thrilled to provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and discussion, all within a judgment-free environment.”
The webinar series will be held 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays over the course of two weeks beginning on Tuesday, February 16. All are free. Interested individuals are invited to sign-up for the series or just the sessions that interest them. Those interested in attending should visit svhealthcare.org/classes-events to register.
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BRATTLEBORO â A report that looks at safety, danger and harm within policing and community safety systems urges action on a variety of measures.
âIt would be a great disservice and cause further harm to those who so bravely and vulnerably shared their stories, many of which invoke deep pain, fear and trauma, for this review process not to materialize actual change,â Emily Megas-Russell and Shea Witzberger wrote in the 224-page document released Friday. âOur community eagerly awaits the opportunity to explore what is possible in our town, and to get to work making it happen in ways that honor and build on the legacy of this process.â
Suspect seeking pretrial release
Modified: 12/31/2020 8:07:57 PM
BURLINGTON A Vermont felon who is accused of sexually assaulting a Manchester woman after kidnapping her and her 4-year-old son two years ago has asked to be released from jail before his trial, citing family issues and concerns about being able to communicate with his attorney during the pandemic.
But prosecutors want to keep him behind bars, saying he still poses a serious risk to the public.
Everett Simpson, 43, who has been held in federal custody since his arrest in early 2019, filed a motion through his attorney in U.S. District Court in Burlington last week, requesting the release.
BRATTLEBORO A town-commissioned report to improve public safety recommends measures related to police training, ending a police social worker program, disarming officers for certain calls and events, publicly acknowledging