Due to current weather conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, a burn ban
is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice. The state is
currently experiencing very high fire danger levels, and even a small spark could
lead to a dangerous wildfire.
Effective immediately, all outdoor burning is prohibited, including:
• Brush piles
• Campfires
• Burn barrels
This precaution is necessary to protect our community, natural resources, and
emergency personnel.
Two drivers were left with only minor injuries after a crash in Chester on
Thursday afternoon. It happened on Route 103 south, in front of the entrance to
Drew’s Organics. Chester Police say both drivers got themselves out of their
vehicles, and the fire department helped to remove the cars and clean up the
debris. The investigation into what caused the crash is still ongoing.
A New Hampshire man is facing charges for threatening Gov. Kelly Ayotte. The
investigation began late last month after authorities say they got a report that
Tristan Anderson, 22, of Hooksett, had allegedly sent concerning messages over
Snapchat saying he would target the Republican governor with a weapon of
mass destruction. Police say he also posted pictures of tubes full of nuts and
bolts to use as pipe bombs. Anderson is behind bars and could face up to eight
years if convicted. The governor’s office has not commented.
University of Vermont Health Network’s Board of Trustees and Sunny Eappen,
MD, MBA, have agreed that he will step down from the role of president and
chief executive officer. University of Vermont Medical Center president and
chief operating officer Steve Leffler, MD, will serve as interim UVM Health
Network chief executive officer in addition to his current role, effective October
15, 2025. Dr. Eappen will remain on through December to support the
changeover. UVM Health Network stated it is taking decisive action to reduce
costs, improve the quality of care and provide a better experience for patients.
Vermont State University has dropped an alert sent out to campuses on
Thursday. In the internal e-mail shared with WCAX, public safety officials
flagged a possible safety concern over an employee on leave. Officials now say
that the employee is no longer of concern but didn’t say why they think that.
There was never any direct threat made, and all VTSU locations remain open
and are operating as usual.