copyright the Chronicle February 15, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — The selectmen here are planning a series of public meetings over the next three weeks to talk with town voters about their problems with Town Clerk and Treasurer Cynthia Diaz, and thei... More »
copyright the Chronicle February 8, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail NEWPORT — “It wasn’t that big, honestly,” Newport City Fire Chief Jamie LeClair said over the phone before any question was asked. Ever since late Monday afternoon when a single 42-gallon barrel o... More »
copyright the Chronicle February 1, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail NEWPORT — Immediately after she took the witness stand in Orleans County Superior Court on Monday, Cynthia Diaz invoked the Fifth Amendment. “Hadn’t you better hear the questions first?” Judge How... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 25, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail WESTMORE — About 20 people attended the select board meeting here Monday, where construction of a parking area at the south end of Lake Willoughby, and a request from snowmobilers to use a stretch... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 25, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail Recently, a statewide group called Vermonters for Ethical Co-existence with Coyotes started a petition addressed to the Department of Fish and Wildlife and its citizen board, asking for limits on ... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 18, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail DERBY — When it snowed recently, Dr. Kim O’Connor, the new owner of Derby Pond Animal Hospital, ran to the window in her office in excitement. “Oh look, it’s snowing!” she exclaimed, watching the ... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 11, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail CRAFTSBURY — It was a cold gray Saturday here, but the slopes and trails at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center were bright with skiers and snowshoers in red vests, some marked “Guide” and some marked “... More »
copyright the Chronicle January 4, 2017 by Elizabeth Trail NEWPORT — Last Friday’s court-imposed deadline has come and gone, and so far Coventry Town Clerk and Treasurer Cynthia Diaz hasn’t turned over town documents that the select board and auditor Jeff ... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 21, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — Attorney Paul Gillies has filed a civil complaint on the town’s behalf against Town Clerk, Treasurer and Delinquent Tax Collector Cynthia Diaz, based on the forensic audit report relea... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 21, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail IRASBURG — This town was already down one selectman after Brian Sanville resigned a few weeks ago. So it was not good news when Chair Dave Warner handed in his own letter of resignation at the De... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 14, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail COVENTRY — Copies of Graham & Graham’s long-awaited forensic report were handed around the room at Monday night’s select board meeting here. The report covered not only the town money that’s believ... More »
copyright the Chronicle December 7, 2016 by Elizabeth Trail NEWPORT — When Tara Lynn Scheidet of Sutton lost her job in 2005, she started her own business making custom natural fiber clothing, particularly wedding apparel. Since then, Ms. Scheidet has won all ... More »
