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Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Politics: Rep. Peter Conlon says he won’t seek reelection, stepping away after a decade that included education reform and the school redistricting fight. Campaign Trail: Amanda Janoo held a Bennington-area meet-and-greet, pitching a “people first” economy and more influence for town meetings. Community & Culture: Bennington Theater hosts the Grace Fall Band in the Vermont Art Exchange’s Basement Music Series, while Bennington’s 39th MayFest arts-and-crafts festival returns May 23. Health & Safety: Safe Haven in Randolph is set to close as federal funding tightens. Housing/Services: The Clara Martin Center’s residential facility in Randolph is scheduled to shut June 30, raising questions about what comes next. Environment & Waste: NEWMOA warns the Northeast could lose significant disposal capacity within five years. State Parks: Vermont is considering more flexible campsite pricing based on demand, without raising rates this summer. Labor: Healthy Living market owners are contesting a union vote as Workers United alleges “union busting” tactics. Tech & Privacy: A stalled Illinois bill on biometric surveillance highlights the privacy-versus-public-safety tug-of-war.
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