Town Office Reopens, Dogs and Deputies on the Line | Montpelier News

Town hall’s back open Wednesdays thanks to new hires Tammy Martel and Acorn Swiggum, who’s bringing much-needed coordination after months of staff shortages. Payroll’s a mess—town “owns” it but the clerk’s sidelined, creating awkward gaps. Meanwhile, animal control’s tackling dogs on abandoned land after floods, where unsafe bridges and unclear ownership complicate ticketing. A bridge blockade? Could spark legal trouble. Residents report suspicious activity—out-of-state cars, possible crime—and the town manager’s struggling to funnel reports to State Police effectively. Time to fix the system and empower residents to report directly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42fde3b8db1d0086