Act 166 went into effect on May 28, 2014 and requires that on and after July 1, 2015 that Vermont's Public School Districts provide publicly funded access to any pre-kindergarten child ( a 3 or 4 year old or a 5 year old not enrolled in kindergarten) whom a parent or guardian wishes to enroll in an … [Read more...]
Announcements
EEOC GUIDANCE ON PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION ACT
September 4, 2014 by
For the first time since 1983, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated their guidance on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. The new guidance document, along with an associated fact sheet and FAQ, incorporates the last thirty years of developments to legal … [Read more...]
Removal of Houses Near Airport Does Not Require Site Plan Review
August 15, 2014 by
George Maille is a longtime resident of South Burlington, with a home located on Logwood Street in a neighborhood adjacent to Burlington International Airport. Since 1992, the City of Burlington (“BTV”), which owns the Airport, has been purchasing residential properties that are regularly subjected … [Read more...]
SP&F Presents to Vermont Principals’ Association
August 15, 2014 by
On August 7, 2014, Attorneys Patti R. Page, Steven F. Stitzel, Joseph S. McLean, Robert E. Fletcher, and Dina L. Atwood together appeared at the Vermont Principals Association Summer Leadership Academy in Killington, Vermont to deliver a presentation entitled "Education Law - An Overview and Update … [Read more...]
Section 504 in Vermont Presentation- November 7, 2014
August 13, 2014 by
Patti Page will be presenting " An Updated Guide to Identifying & Planning for Students with Disabilities in the Schools- Section 504 in Vermont" all day seminar at the Hilton in Burlington, VT on November 7, 2014. Patti's presentation will cover the important topics of: Section 504's General … [Read more...]
SP&F Assists With Closing Over $1.5 Million in Affordable and Senior Housing Grants
December 1, 2013 by
In November 2013 SP&F attorney David Rugh assisted in closing more than $1.5 million in affordable and senior housing grants in Shelburne and Charlotte. Working on behalf of the Town of Shelburne and with the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Mr. Rugh assisted in closing a … [Read more...]
Firm Adds Two New Associates
November 12, 2013 by
The Firm of SP&F, has added two new associates, Eric G. Derry and Diane M. Sherman, to its staff, bringing the total number of attorneys in the Firm to ten. The Firm is excited about having both Eric and Diane on board. Eric is a 2008 graduate of Vermont Law School, and came to us after four … [Read more...]
New Environmental Court Guidelines
May 30, 2013 by
The Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court (commonly called the Environmental Court) has recently established, under the direction of the Vermont Supreme Court, “Disposition Guidelines” to manage the flow of cases through the litigation process. The Guidelines establish timelines … [Read more...]
McLean Discusses Fair Housing
May 30, 2013 by
Attorney Joe McLean of SP&F, recently participated as a speaker at the Spring Planning and Zoning Forum. The Forum was co-sponsored by the VLCT Municipal Assistance Center and the Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association and held at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, … [Read more...]
SP&F Closes First “FEMA Buyouts” From Tropical Storm Irene
April 29, 2013 by
On March 26th, SP&F attorneys on behalf of the Towns of Bethel and Bolton, and with the assistance of Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Commission, closed the first Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program “buyouts” in the State of Vermont. Through FEMA’s … [Read more...]