Updated on February 11, 2021 at 7:55 pm
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Charred pieces of a historic covered bridge that burned and fell into a river in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom this weekend were removed Thursday.
On Saturday, the only covered bridge in Troy, which is near the Canadian border, collapsed into the Missisquoi River.
“This bridge meant a lot of things to a lot of different people,” Chief Bobby Jacobs of the Troy Fire Department told NECN and NBC10 Boston as the charred debris was removed Thursday.
Jacobs, who is also the town’s road foreman, called the loss a freak accident, explaining that flames from a malfunctioning snowmobile caught the 111-year old span and set it on fire.
New Troy fire chief prepares to take helm in February
Assistant Troy Fire Chief Richard “Chuck” Riesterer was appointed the new Troy fire chief by City Manager Mark Miller Jan. 11. He will begin in the new role Feb. 5.
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Troy Fire Chief David Roberts will retire from his post Feb. 5.
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TROY A few changes will be taking place at the Troy Fire Department come February, namely to the position of fire chief.
Lifetime Troy firefighter and chief since 2015 Chief David Roberts will be stepping down from his role as fire chief Feb. 5. Roberts served with the Troy Fire Department for 42 years, beginning in December 1978.
Edison State establishes new police department
PIQUA The Edison State Community College Department of Public Safety has changed dramatically over the past 18-months. After a successful history creating a safe campus environment, and based on changing campus safety and security standards, the Department of Administration and Finance determined the need for an armed presence on campus. Safety had been maintained through some very well-designed physical security measures and competent security guards contracted to serve the college.
According to a press release, in mid-2019, a search was conducted for a Director of Campus Safety and Security. Bruce Jamison, retired chief of police from the city of Piqua Police Department, was brought on board and found support from administration and trustees to form a police department to meet the needs of a growing college with multiple campus locations through professional law enforcement. A police department was established by meeting the requir
Troy People Concerned provides a lifeline during tough times
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TROY The coronavirus has taken a sledgehammer to the U.S. economy, leaving many in a precarious position where money is tight and options are limited.
Troy People Concerned, or TPC, is one group trying to help people weather the storm, but its task is complicated by the pandemic canceling fundraising events.
TPC is a nonprofit, so all donations are tax deductible. Charitable giving tends to drop after the holidays, so donations are appreciated now more than ever, the group said. Volunteers are also sought.
The group normally operates from an office space at 2045 Austin Drive in Troy, donated by Alliance Mobile Health. However, the group is currently operating from home due to the pandemic.
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