By Christopher Harris
Commonwealth Journal Aug 4, 2021
8 hrs ago
Burnside Mayor Robert Lawson puts down his signature to make things official after receiving the much-needed lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move ahead with the cityâs long-planned walking trail project along Lake Cumberland. Pictured are individuals key to the process: back row, from left, Burnside Tourism Director Frank Crabtree, Jr., city engineer Neal Shoemaker, and surveyor Anthony Thompson; front row, city clerk Crissa Morris, Lawson, and city attorney Molly Hardy. Christopher Harris I CJ
City council business is rarely an emotional affair, but the August meeting of the Burnside City Council showed the human side of small-town government.
Town Manager s Message
The 1815 Log Schoolhouse at Airport Park recently opened its doors once again to the public! The structure, discovered in 2000 at a local camp, was relocated in 2006 and restored on-site. Today, the renovated Schoolhouse operates as an exhibit, showcasing 1815 artifacts and masonry, as well as a visitor center.
For more information on the Schoolhouse s history, visit:Â https://colchestervt.gov/477/Log-Schoolhouse-Restoration.Â
A Fond Farewell: Denise Johnson-Terk has accepted a position with the State of Vermont. Like many in town government, Denise wore many hats â Wastewater Official, Health Officer, Building Inspector, and Permit Specialist. These roles all helped keep buildings and property safe for their occupants and in conformance with state and town rules. We thank Denise for her contributions and wish her the best of luck in her next career chapter!
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COLCHESTER â The majority of Tuesday nightâs meeting was spent discussing the speed limit on East Lakeshore Drive. Three Colchester citizens were vocal in their concerns about the safety of the current 30 miles per hour speed limit.
Director of Public Works Bryan Osborne, introduced the discussion along with Police Chief Doug Allen. Osborne said Public Works is evaluating the speed limit on East Lakeshore Drive and a request to lower it from 30 mph to 25 mph, which is the lowest speed a public roadway can be set to in Vermont.
âThe establishment of speed limits is not a political process, it s not a community consensus process, itâs a traffic and engineering process,â said Osborne.