Vt., N.H. volunteers sought for river watch
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Times Argus Staff - Published: December 7, 2009
NORWICH (AP) — A group devoted to protecting the Connecticut River and its tributaries is looking for volunteers to help watch over the waterways.
David Deen of the Connecticut River Watershed Council says with cutbacks at state environmental agencies, it's more important than ever that citizens step in to monitor potential environmental threats.
A training session is being offered this Thursday at Tracy Hall in Norwich for people interested in joining the effort. Those wishing to attend can call Deen at 802-869-2792.
Deen says plans are to expand the volunteer monitoring program south to Massachusetts and Connecticut, if funds can be raised to organize it there.
Vt. firefighters host supper for Guard
SOUTH BURLINGTON (AP) — Professional firefighters of Vermont are chipping in to help Vermont National Guard members and their families as soldiers deploy to Afghanistan.
The group is hosting a chili supper on Friday in South Burlington to benefit the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation.
Sen. Patrick Leahy is expected to attend.
The supper will be held at the South Burlington High School from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased through Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont. Details are on the group's Web site at www.pffv.org.
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