GlobalFoundries layoffs start to take shape; 3 charged after Springfield drug raid; Remembering Bruce Seifer, Burlington's 'consummate networker'

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People & Places 'The consummate networker': Long-time Burlington economic leader Bruce Seifer dies by Patrick Crowley Seifer, who died on Tuesday, worked in the city's Community and Economic Development Office from 1983 to 2011. Friends and colleagues said he built the foundation for sustainable community development. Read more... Crime and Justice 3 charged in aftermath of Springfield drug raid; operation praised by officials by Alan J. Keays Derek Arie, Anibal Castro Sr., and Jonathan Castro face federal charges in an alleged ring to distribute crack cocaine and fentanyl. Read more... Politics U.S. Senate votes to avoid a rail strike, defeats Sanders-led amendment requiring paid sick leave for workers by Sarah Mearhoff "This is not a radical idea. It's a very conservative idea," Sanders said in a floor speech on Thursday, making a final plea to his colleagues. Read more... People & Places South Burlington weighs new policy for homeless encampments by Shaun Robinson Jessie Baker, the South Burlington city manager, said the policy would help ensure that even if shelter through local and state programs isn't available for people who are experiencing homelessness, the city won't "push them off to another municipality." Read more... Crime and Justice Swanton man gets 20 years in prison for 2020 fatal shooting by Shaun Robinson James Mulholland, then 22, was accused of firing 11 shots at Kyle Labelle, 32, following a dispute over petting a dog. Read more... Crime and Justice Williston Selectboard member pleads not guilty to stalking by Patrick Crowley Gordon St. Hilaire was in Chittenden County court Thursday to face charges that he vandalized an ex-girlfriend's vehicle on multiple occasions beginning in October. Read more... Crime and Justice Vermont Judiciary to hold public forums on diversity, equity and inclusion in the court system by Juliet Schulman-Hall The first forum is scheduled for Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in Burlington. Read more... Business & Economy Residents blast planned 18-month closure of bridge connecting Thetford to New Hampshire by Valley News Listservs have been abuzz, an ad-hoc group has been formed, and a letter circulating between the two communities to call for halting the closure has garnered more than 500 signatures. But the state of New Hampshire already has the $11 million project under contract. Read more...   [News Briefs] None today.   [Obituaries] Gary Gay, Sr., army veteran, drummer, great-grandfather He loved playing the drums, and the camaraderie and friendships he made along the way, especially his friends from the United States Association of Rudimental Drummers and the Black River Fife and Drum Corps.   Read more Stephen Chant, family man, book lover, artist, explorer Steve and Sue took tremendous joy in seeing their children grown and making their ways professionally and personally, and then got the special fun of being grandparents.   Read more   [Commentary] Brenda Siegel: To try to win, I had to be brave enough to lose What I get is the pain that Vermonters are feeling and how important it was to be someone with the knowledge, experience, guts and lived experience to make clear what we face, what is going wrong and what work we all have to do to make it better. Brenna Galdenzi: Again, Fish & Wildlife unwilling to look at the cruelties of trapping The majority of Vermonters want better protections for wildlife. They don't want animals like bobcats and otters trapped merely for recreation and for fur — Fish & Wildlife's own recent survey proves this. Tom Evslin: Note to Legislature: First, do no harm Legislators, the price of home heating oil has almost doubled since you passed the Global Warming Solutions Act.  Jim Stiles: Beyond greenhouse gas reduction, we can adapt While greenhouse gas reduction must be a global effort to succeed, climate adaptation allows small groups of people — even individuals — to protect themselves and those around them.   [Press Releases] Vermont Federal Credit Union elects Board of Directors at 69th annual meeting Health equity focus of day-long conference - Team Up, Take Action: COVID pandemic and the public health action: Rebuilding through alliances to promote health equity Howard Center receives contribution from Jericho residents, Catch 22   [About VTDigger]   Our mission is to produce rigorous journalism that explains complex issues, holds the government accountable to the public, and engages Vermonters in the democratic process.  VTDigger is a project of the Vermont Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 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