Bakersfield dairy among those being audited

By LISA RATHKE

Associated Press Writer
with Messenger reports

MONTPELIER, Vt.— Federal immigration officials are cracking down on Vermont dairy farmers as part of a national effort, asking them to provide records to prove their workers are legal.

City gets tough on buildings posing hazards

Ordinance requires vacancy permit, fee

ST. ALBANS CITY –– It was a sunny Sunday in April. 10 a.m. Most downtown businesses were closed.

Residents speak: More sidewalks needed in Town

Safety among top concerns at hearing

ST. ALBANS TOWN — Transportation and energy were on the agenda Tuesday night at a forum sponsored by the St. Albans Town Planning Commission to discuss revisions to the Town Plan.

Lake pollution leveling off, but some hotspots need study

Funding key to MRBA’s future work

By NAT WORMAN
Messenger Correspondent

MONTGOMERY CENTER —  Clean and Clear Center Director Julie Moore on Sunday discussed water samples taken by 21 Missisquoi River Basin Association (MRBA) volunteers over the past two years.

Judge in Montagne case: Ag Venture broke the law

Ruling says firm illegally collected interest

By MICHELLE MONROE
Messenger Staff Writer

ST. ALBANS — Ag Venture Financial Services, a local farm lender, violated Vermont’s licensed lender act by taking $477,000 in borrower loan proceeds and placing them in its own interest bearing checking account, according to federal judge Colleen Brown.