Dave Ormiston News Today

HARTLAND — The town of Hartland is searching for a new town manager following the resignation of Dave Ormiston, who had been on paid leave after complaints about his demeanor.The Selectboard accepted Ormiston’s resignation, which is retroactive to...

It’s been public knowledge for a while that Hartland Town Manager Dave Ormiston and Town Clerk Brian Stroffolino aren’t exactly office pals.But who knew their working relationship had gone to the dogs? Or precisely, Stroffolino’s dog.Their feud...

HARTLAND — A week after placing Town Manager Dave Ormiston on paid administrative leave without going into specifics for its decision, the Hartland Selectboard appointed his interim replacement Monday.Martin Dole, the town’s finance administrator...

Ormiston has come under fire since a March 20 board meeting when Town Clerk Brian Stroffolino read a statement alleging the town manager had exhibited “aggressive, disrespectful” and other unprofessional behavior on multiple occasions.

HARTLAND — Following a closed-door meeting Monday evening and consulting by phone with the town’s lawyer, the Hartland Selectboard placed Town Manager Dave Ormiston on paid administrative leave, starting Tuesday. Board Chairman Phil Hobbie declined to...

HARTLAND — A proposal for a new “traditional Vermont farm outlet store” just off Interstate 91 has sparked questions about the future of commercial growth in Hartland as well as conversation among the town’s residents.Last month, a Florida development...

After two years of muted or canceled Fourth of July celebrations during the pandemic, municipalities are facing with a new challenge: The rising cost of fireworks displays.Town officials have had to find additional money in their budgets or look for...

For better or worse, Hartland has always been a town — unlike many of its neighbors — that didn’t see a need for zoning regulations.As long they don’t run afoul of state land use and development laws or the town’s outdoor junk ordinance, Hartland...

By promising the public a seat in the room when decisions are made, Vermont’s open meeting law is supposed to keep elected officials from doing whatever they want, whenever they want.But anyone who believes the law is worth the paper it was written on...