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The Readsboro Little League parents have been working hard to revitalize the playing field at Readsboro Central School. American Legion Post 29 has graciously donated a new backstop to the project. The Little League is trying to fundraise the money to pay for the shipping costs (400 dollars) and money for new "safety" bases that are designed to project from broken limbs. Anyone who would like to make a donation is asked to contact Mike Boisvert or Jeremy Green.

Local residents have reported an outbreak of thefts in recent nights. Gas cans seem to be popular with the thieves, so lock your garages, and be sure to lock your car doors. Most importantly, keep your eyes open for the lower-than-dirt people who are trying to take what doesn't belong to them!

The Readsboro Selectboard unanimously voted to sell Readsboro Electric to Central Vermont Power Supply at the Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 meeting. The final decision will have to be voted on by the people of Readsboro.

Reasons for the decision were rising costs of running a municipal utility, the unyielding Public Service Board that has held up approval of the increase in rates, and a failing system that is in need of great repair (among others).

One Selectboard member stated that the rising rates in Readsboro could surpass those of CVPS as soon as next year. CVPS has also stated they will replace poles and make improvements to the system in the near future (replace around 30 poles, etc).

Kindling a fire without a permit will get you a fire prevention ticket. If you don't respect the law, you will have to pay the fines.
-The Forest Fire Warden

A note from one of the site editors...

The recent outbreak of thefts in our small community has really made me start to wonder about the integrity of those around us. Gone are the days of leaving your doors unlocked and trusting that your neighbors will watch for strangers. And gone is the notion that everyone is trustworthy unless they prove otherwise. We live in a world where you have to be wary of everyone, a world that breeds distrust. What I want to know is when that world crept into our quiet little town. It's more than gas cans, cell phones and bottles of vodka that are being stolen away, it's faith in humanity that is being stripped from us. While our politicians pretend to pray for the strength to pull our nation through the crisis of war, our small communities are being torn apart with distrust, hatred and envy. I think it's time for people to wake up and start looking out for one another. Time to pull our heads out of the sand and take notice of what is going on all around us. Time to get involved in the community and give it our best to make it a safe and happy place to raise our kids. And most importantly, it's time tell those who feel entitled that if they want something, they should earn it.

Charlotte Clark, Readsboro

Highlights from the July 1st Selectboard meeting:

Forrest Hicks reported last night that the Cemetery Commission is aware of the complaints about the condition of the Village Cemetery. They are looking into the problem and hope to have it cleaned up in the near future.

There was a question about logging access and the need for permits. The Selectboard directed their clerk to contact the land owners involved and make sure the proper permits are filed.

The Selectboard voted (at an Emergency Meeting last week) to withdraw $100,000 from the interest on the Bank of America trust fund. The money will be used to cover expenses until the tax payments come in September, and then the money will be repaid to the account.

The windmill contract is still being "tweaked" by Atty. Richard Saudek and the wind corporation. They are trying to use more accurate numbers for their formulas. The Selectboard hopes to have more information for next weeks meeting.

The proposed contract for the sale of Readsboro Electric to CVPS is still in the works. Charlotte Clark has been in contact with legal counsel and we should have an update soon.

Ray Eilers stated that the bids for the Village Garage siding project will be reviewed again at next week's meeting when Barry Howes is present. There will also be a discussion about plowing & maintaining Daubney Drive.

Tony Caruso will contact the Treasurer concerning the increase in the money owed to the school.

Until next week...

• School Budget off to Rocky Start
• School Bell Project Completed
• Independence Day Celebration
• Buy, Sell, or Trades
• National School Meal Programs

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