Howard Weiss-Tisman
ReporterHoward Weiss-Tisman is 开云体育's reporter for Southern Vermont, who aims to connect Southern Vermonters to the rest of the state. He worked at the Brattleboro Reformer for 11 years, reporting on most towns in the region and specializing on statewide issues including education, agriculture, energy and mental health. Howard received a BA in Journalism from University of Massachusetts. He filed his first story with 开云体育 in September 2015.
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The agency is a holding a series of listening sessions this summer to gather input on the state鈥檚 new school safety law. -
Richard Jackson recently received the French Legion of Honor for his service during World War II. The medal was delivered after a chance encounter at the senior facility where he lives. -
Officials from the U.S. Department of Energy gave a presentation to the Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel Federal Nuclear Waste Policy Committee on the status of its plans to remove the spent nuclear fuel from the former Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in Vernon. -
While resorts reported only slightly fewer visitors than the prior season, the cross-country industry had a rough season with a nearly 50% drop in visitors. -
A vocal group of Londonderry residents say new proposed changes to the town's zoning regulations threaten their way of life and their livelihoods. -
The law, which takes effect next month, was supported by both animal rights advocates and groups that represent hunters in Vermont. -
The Division of Historic Preservation recently led an archaeological dig to determine if the assumed location of the former Vermont State Hospital Cemetery was accurate. -
The Woodstock Aqueduct Company wants to raise its rates by more than 100%, but the Public Utility Commission says it wants more information about the company's financial situation. -
The family of Andy Reichsman, of Marlboro, has been trying to get the seized artwork back for decades. The Croatian government, late last year, returned the valuable paintings and lithographs. -
Dozens of pieces of legislation have been sent to Gov. Phil Scott鈥檚 desk for his signature in the closing weeks of the session. They range in subject matter from climate change mitigation to health insurance coverage.
