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More Homes Are Inside High-Decibel Areas on New F-35 Sound Maps

by Molly Walsh on May 28, 2019 at 7:44PM

It will also affect small parts of Burlington and Colchester, and a corner of Essex with no homes. A total of 2,655 acres will be within the 65 decibel zone in 2023, according to the projections.

Sen. Anthony Pollina, speaking in favor of S.R.5

Walters: Vermont Senate Approves No-Nukes Resolution

by John Walters on May 22, 2019 at 5:07PM

"It's not about airplanes. It's about nuclear weapons systems," lead sponsor Sen. Anthony Pollina (P/D-Washington) said during floor debate.

New Airport Noise Map Is Not Expected to Lead to More Home Demolitions

by Molly Walsh on May 17, 2019 at 6:00AM

program, then we would consider buying it, insulating it and putting it back on the market," he said. Once the public has a chance to study the new noise projections, the next step is to apply for FAA grants to soundproof eligible homes.

Rosanne Greco has entered the race for adjutant general.

F-35 Critic Rosanne Greco Enters Race for Adjutant General

by Kevin McCallum on February 4, 2019 at 5:52PM

What the Guard needs now is someone willing to address these problems instead of a leader who will “salute smartly” and follow orders, Greco said. “I would continue to tell the truth to my bosses whether they like to hear it or not,” she said.

Despite Opponents' Efforts, F-35s Still Scheduled for Burlington

by Katie Jickling on May 24, 2018 at 5:25PM

"This decision was finalized in 2013 after a 48-month review which assessed 205 locations and concluded that the Burlington International Airport was the best Air National Guard option," Wilson wrote in a letter to Weinberger. "If that decision were to be reversed, the Vermont Air National Guard would likely lose their flying mission upon the retirement of the F-16s."

Request to Halt F-35s Goes Forward Without Weinberger's Support

by Katie Jickling on April 11, 2018 at 10:38AM

Weinberger has, from the beginning, voiced approval for the jets — and said Wednesday that his opinion has not changed. Since Town Meeting Day, he said he has met with the Vermont Air National Guard and federal officials to ask questions raised by the media and F-35 opponents.

Weinberger Could Veto Burlington City Council Resolution on F-35s

by Katie Jickling on March 28, 2018 at 2:27PM

Weinberger, who has previously expressed support for the jets, "is still digging into the repercussions of the city requesting an alternative mission," Vane said. In his statement, Weinberger remained noncommittal but highlighted the significance of the vote.

Burlington City Council Could Vote to Request F-35 Cancellation

by Katie Jickling on March 26, 2018 at 11:54AM

directly," Shannon said. "But we can ask."

Ben Cohen speaking out against the F-35s

F-35 Burlington Ballot Question Spurs Debate, Influx of Ad Spending

by Katie Jickling on February 27, 2018 at 1:25PM

Leas said he hoped that an affirmative vote might help pressure the Air Force to change course and relocate the planes. Both incumbent Mayor Miro Weinberger and independent candidate Carina Driscoll said that they'd respond as they could if voters said "yes."

Richard Doucette presents at the Burlington airport.

At Public Meeting, Federal Officials Seek to Calm BTV Airport Uproar

by Katie Jickling on February 16, 2017 at 10:19PM

Much of the noise comes from F-16 fighter jets based at the airport. The din is expected to increase with the arrival of louder F-35s sometime in 2019 or 2020.

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