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DOWNTOWN: St. Albans House project just got more expensive

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 18, 2013

1840s rear wall needs replacing

ST. ALBANS CITY — The resurrection of the St. Albans House on Lake Street has not been without surprises for developer Jim Cameron. Some, like the discovery of an old sign for a shop Cameron believes was a haberdashery, have been pleasant. Others, like the need to reconstruct the entire rear wall of the building, have been less so.

Principal Pequignot retires

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 18, 2013

MVU leader looks back at 42 years in education

SWANTON — After 42 years as an educator Bob Pequignot says it is the relationships he forged with students and colleagues that he'll remember.

Council priorities cover wide swath

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 14, 2013

Work exceeds economic goals

ST. ALBANS CITY — On Monday night the St. Albans City Council approved its goals and objectives for the next year. Among them are the challenges of students enrolling and departing from schools, surveillance cameras, greenbelt issues, and rehabilitation of the Taylor Park fountain.

Downtown spruce up continues

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 13, 2013

‘People are excited about the possibilities.’
Marty Manahan, business development

ST. ALBANS CITY

New businesses taking an interest

ST. ALBANS CITY — The Jeff's Maine Seafood building will be getting a $100,000 facelift this summer and the city official dedicated to bringing in new downtown businesses is reporting reasons for optimism.

Owl Club permit target of appeal

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 12, 2013

Neighbors, city planner take objections to court

ST. ALBANS CITY — A group of residents has filed an appeal of the St. Albans City Development Review Board permit authorizing the destruction of the Owl Club.

St. Albans City Planning Commissioner Peter Ford has joined with Mark and Sue Prent, owners of a home that directly abuts the project, to appeal the decision.

How wise a move?

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 11, 2013

Owl Club area parking causes lengthy debate

ST. ALBANS CITY — St. Albans City Council on Monday night took up a request from the Connor Group, the registered name for Connor Contracting, for use of the city's right of way for parking at 13 Maiden Lane, the current site of the Owl Club building.

Police: Man wields gun in assault

Written by Messenger Staff
June 10, 2013

City man arraigned today

ST. ALBANS CITY — A St. Albans City man was cited for assault on Friday after allegedly striking another man in the head with the butt of a handgun.

EDUCATION: Gov. signs bill at BFA

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 07, 2013

New pathways to graduation now mandated

ST. ALBANS — Gov. Peter Shumlin came to Bellows Free Academy (BFA) Thursday to sign a bill that creates flexible pathways to high school graduation for students.

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 05, 2013

By MICHELLE MONROE
Messenger Staff Writer

ST. ALBANS — Nationally, African-Americans are 3.8 times more likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana than whites, a study released Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) found.

Owl Club remains for now

Written by Michelle Monroe
June 04, 2013

Council nixes developers’ request

ST. ALBANS CITY — The St. Albans City Council on Monday night unanimously declined to issue an emergency order for the demolition of the former Owl Club.