Posts by John Ely
Who Controls Policing Policy in Richmond? It’s Complicated
On Monday, January 4, the Richmond Selectboard logged on to its first meeting of the year. Dominating the agenda was a discussion of Vermont’s Fair and Impartial Policing Policy, a contentious issue that swelled the virtual gathering to the platform’s maximum capacity of 100 people.
Read MoreAdvocate for Impartial Policing Seeks Seat on Richmond Select Board
With Town Meeting Day coming near, two of Richmond’s five Select Board seats are on the
ballot. Running for a 3-year position is 25-year-old candidate Cody Quattrocci, a Howard Center
employment advisor who helps clients with disabilities find and keep jobs.
Emerald Ash Borer Is Here. What Can We Do?
In October 2020, state officials discovered an infestation of emerald ash borers (EAB) in an ash tree near downtown Richmond. It was the first confirmed EAB infestation in Chittenden County, a sign that alarmed local foresters. By the time researchers found it, though, the invasive, brilliant-green beetles had likely been here for some time.
Read More