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Volume 51 Number 38
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Shelburne, businesses question motel vouchers
September 22, 2022
Ball drop
Program helps hundreds find housing COREY MCDONALD STAFF WRITER
Shelburne town officials have suggested limiting the number of motel vouchers, a critical state program that helped hundreds of people with housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of Vermont’s General Assistance Housing Program, people who are homeless can apply for emergency hotel vouchers. Several motels and hotels along Route 7 participate in the state program, including the T-Bird Motel and the former
Harbor Place, which is operated by the Champlain Housing Trust. But some business owners and town officials say that frequent calls along the Route 7 corridor is also draining police services. Now, town officials may look into limiting how many of those vouchers could be given out within Shelburne’s borders, according to discussions from the selectboard’s most recent meeting. Selectboard member Luce Hillman at the Sept. 13 meeting suggested asking the town’s attorSee VOUCHERS on page 10
One apple at a time
Picking away across the Champlain Valley ABIGAIL CARROLL COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE
Apple-picking season is back in Vermont, and orchards across the state are starting to come alive with visitors — and apples. The Other Paper checked in with three orchards across the Champlain Valley to see what their owners think about this year’s fall fun.
Shelburne Orchards For Nick Cowles, running Shelburne Orchards is a family affair. His dad ran the orchard, and Cowles took it over after his father almost sold the place in 1974. His daughter, Moriah Cowles, is set to take over from him, and he’s excited the orchard will stay in the family. See APPLES on page 8
PHOTO BY LEE KROHN
Here are the results of last Friday’s Rotary Club of Charlotte, Shelburne, and Hinesburg golf ball drop: 1st prize, closest to pin: Andrew Burtt of Hinesburg won $1,000, 2nd prize, second closest: Corrine Levinthal of Shelburne won $500, 3rd prize, third closest: William Kennaugh of Shelburne won $250, 4th prize, farthest from pin: Ric Flood of Charlotte won the gift basket. Overall longest drive: Joe Galati won a 1-year membership to the Kwini Club. Beta Technologies donated use of the helicopter, operated by pilot Nate Dubie, and Steve Gonsalves and The Kwini Club allowed Rotary use of its driving range and provided support throughout the event. Proceeds will support the purchase of automated external defibrillators and other emergency services in the area. According to the fundraising website, the club met its goal, raising $10,040.
HOWARD CENTER PRESENTS
Recognizing & Recovering from
BURNOUT with Dr. Alice Chen and Ferene Paris Meyer
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Oct. 12 6-8pm
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