Brownington

Brownington Voters Reject Universal 35mph Speed Limit

On Monday evening voters in Brownington gather at a special meeting to debate and vote on a traffic ordinance setting the speed limit in town at 35mph for all roads. The voters rejected the ordinance by a narrow margin.

Salvage Yard Hearing Draws A Crowd

A public hearing called by the Brownington selectboard to hear Mark Benjamin's request for a certificate of approval to locate a salvage yard on Homer Tinker's property on Chapdelaine Road.

Gas And Steam Engine Show A Living History

A living history of antique gas and steam engines were on display at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington this past Saturday. Some vendors brought collections of tools, others brought home made machines reflecting their Yankee ingenuity. Read more in the Newport Daily Express.

Vicious Dog Hearing Leads To Sanctions

The Brownington select board held a vicious dog hearing on Saturday in response to a complaint filed by long time resident Catherine Allen. Allen was injured in a confrontation with neighboring dogs owned by Matt Prue while she walked on Pepin Road.

Historical Society Seeks Tax Relief

Orleans Historical Society Director Peggy Day Gibson learned the addition of the old school house on the Old Stone House Museum grounds increased the society's tax obligation by $600.

Brownington Elementary School Re-opens Thursday

The Brownington Elementary School has been closed the past three days first due to a snow day and then as a result of a failed seal in a circulator pump. Principal Larry Fliegelman confirmed Wednesday afternoon the school will re-open Thursday morning.

Brownington Searches For New Road Foreman

Brownington's select board is searching for a new road foreman after Mickey Allard resigned last week following a dispute over pay. Read more in the Newport Daily Express.

Brownington Appoints Town Clerk And Treasurer

Valarie Faust has been appointed by the Brownington select board to serve as town clerk, treasurer, delinquent tax collector and select board clerk. The decision came Wednesday evening at a special board meeting. Read more in the Newport Daily Express.

Tension and Frustration Boils Over At Brownington Meeting

Tensions boiled over at the Brownington select board meeting on Wednesday night. The special meeting was called in part to discuss the replacement of Cheryl Galipeau. Galipeau resigned her position as town clerk, treasurer and delinquent tax collector on June 22.

Brownington Meeting Not Warned Properly, Canceled

The May 11th and 25th select board meeting were not properly warned leading to the cancelation of Wednesday evening's meeting. Read more in the Newport Daily Express.