Vermont State Police On January 16, 2022, at approximately 8:00 AM the Sheldon Fire Department was dispatched to 718 Sweet Hollow Road for a reported structure fire.  When firefighters arrived, they discovered heavy fire coming from the building located to the east of the residence.  During the overhaul of the fire scene, firefighters discovered human remains within the structure. The investigation determined the victim of the fire was the property owner, 69-year-old Larry Gregoire of Sheldon. 

Vermont Business Magazine A winter PARKING BAN will go into effect for most of Burlington tonight at 10pm. With extremely cold temperatures later this week, crews will be working to clear the sidewalks and roads of snow and ice through the night. Public Works encourages you to check 802-658-SNOW for updates or keep your eye on the snow ban lights. The public is also encouraged to sign up for text/email notifications through VT-Alert. Sign up at burlingtonvt.gov/btv-alerts. Bans are always called by 3PM. 

​Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Public Service Department on Friday released its Final Comprehensive Energy Plan for Vermont’s Energy Future. The Plan draws on input provided by Vermonters who shared their insights over the past year in public hearings and online events.  Vermonters provided direct feedback on the Draft plan issued in November which helped to shape the final product. In the Electric Sector, meet 100% of energy needs from carbon-free resources by 2032, with at least 75% from renewable energy; in the Transportation Sector, meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040; in the Thermal Sector (heating), meet  30% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 70% by 2042.

by C.B. Hall, Vermont Business Magazine Burlington-based Vermont Rail System (VRS), the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) and CSX Transportation, one of the nation's largest railroads, have reached an agreement on terms of a pending merger between CSX and Pan Am Railways (PAR). On the basis of the agreement, both AOT and VRS will withdraw objections to the proposed consolidation if the federal Surface Transportation Board, which has the final say over the matter, incorporates the agreement's terms as conditions to its approval of the merger.