Vermont education commissioner wants school consolidation study

Armando Vilaseca, Vermont Commissioner of Education, told the Winooski School Board Dec. 12 he will recommend a Vermont Department of Education study on possible consolidation of services with other school districts.

School board names new superintendent

Editor’s note: the Bridge intentionally “skipped” a week knowing that the big “breaking news” for Winooski was set for this week – the selection of a new superintendent of schools. Longtime community newspaper reporter Gail Callahan makes her Bridge debut below. The next issue will be published as scheduled Thursday, April 18.

By Gail Callahan

The Winooski School Board named Sean McMannon Wednesday evening as the District's new superintendent.

High-tech manufacturer considers expansion that could add 100 jobs

A large Winooski manufacturer and employer has announced tentative plans to expand. According to district environmental commission documents on display at City Hall, Biotek Instruments has filed for permission to build a 180’ x 60’ two-story addition on the southern end of its building on Tigan Ave.

Voters elect Tipson, Leonard to Council, approve all charter changes

City voters March 5 approved all of the proposed charter changes, including (narrowly) a local option tax. The changes must now go to the Vermont Legislature for final approval.

Voters to decide on charter changes, budget, elect councilors at City Meeting March 5

This issue of the Winooski Bridge is devoted exclusively to the upcoming city annual meeting, Tuesday March 5. Below, the reader will find a copy of the city ballots and interviews of the city council candidates.

The race is on for council, school board elections

Incumbents on city council, school board face challenges at City Meeting

Voters will have a choice of candidates for city council and school board at the City Meeting March 5.

Rep. Bissonette: Weaver Street Bridge needs overhaul; no new grocery store in sight

Rep. Clem Bissonette sits on the Vermont Legislature’s House Transportation Committee. This week the Bridge caught up with him at the State House and asked about the state of the city’s bridges and roads, and how Montpelier can help. Here’s what he said: