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Month: March 2018

February 12, 2019 / observations

Water Runoff Card Trick #1

*Public Service Announcement* Read the following article with the understanding that the folks in Montpelier, squawking about the environment, live in the counties with that fastest growing developments AND that have removed Act 250’s involvement in any development smaller than 10 acres. Or, the Reps and Senators from the counties that have created the most …

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February 12, 2019 / observations

No Surprise. No Replies.

For the record. I’ve received no replies to the email I sent out to about a dozen Reps and Senators a week ago, asking how to explain their decision to my young adults. Neighborly? You be the judge.

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February 12, 2019 / observations

Wants & Needs

A Reader’s Comment: A Facebook visitor asked why I didn’t list VGNP as a pro-gun site. I answered that VGNP is pro rights. The gun thing is just really pressing in our lives up here currently and, I feel a need to share my thoughts on the subject. In particular, infantilizing our young adults. (I’m …

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February 12, 2019 / observations

These Vermont Reps Voted To Limit 18 – 20 Year Olds Rights

Vermont Representatives Who Voted To Limit 18 – 20 Year Olds Rights

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February 12, 2019 / observations

Is This Acceptable Behavior?

For folks who are concerned with courteous and thoughtful representation in our state: It would seem a motion was made, at our state house, to postpone voting on the contentious S.55 for two weeks, presumably, to receive public input. That courtesy was denied. If you are at all interested in which of your neighbors said …

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February 12, 2019 / observations

Contact your Representatives

Message sent to mdakin@leg.state.vt.us How do I explain to my hard working, responsible volunteer firefighter in training, soon to be 18 years old that, even though he listened and has done everything right, a few neighbors have decided he isn’t responsible enough to exercise his rights? (While he is learning how to face danger and …

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February 12, 2019 / videos

Rutland Regional Planning Commission Meeting 3/18 Part 2

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February 12, 2019 / videos

Rutland Regional Planning Commission Meeting 3/18 Part 1

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February 12, 2019 / observations

School Shootings: A National and Local Issue

Do we want to try and keep our children safe or not? U.S. public schools have been attacked for over 90 years. The only surprising and shocking aspect of the latest attack is that, after 90 years, schools are still not secured properly. This threat is not a Democrat/Republican issue. It is not a liberal/conservative …

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February 12, 2019 / observations

Welcome to VGNP

This is a new blog/site dedicated to exploring political ambitions and government actions through a neighbor’s eyes. My hope is that this endeavor evolves into something informative, entertaining and fun. We’ll see and stayed tuned!

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