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Woodstock Trustees Plan to Keep Police Chief Demotion Decision Confidential. Woodstock Village trustees intend to withhold the outcome of their upcoming deliberations regarding Police Chief Joe Swanson's potential demotion from the public. The latest hearing, scheduled for Monday at the Masonic Lodge, will proceed under rules similar to previous sessions, including limited access and undisclosed results. Officials announced that only legal representatives and the Village will receive the written decision within two weeks. Taxpayers will not have immediate access to the outcome. (Source: The Vermont Standard on Feb 28) Southern Vermont Woodstock, VT Windsor, VT

Woodstock Approves New Contract and Pay Increase for Municipal Manager Eric Duffy. The Woodstock Town Selectboard and Village Trustees have approved a revised, open-ended contract for municipal manager Eric Duffy. Under the new agreement, Duffy will receive a salary of $176,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reflecting a 24% increase over his current pay. The contract, approved after closed executive sessions, also provides Duffy with six weeks of paid vacation. This move comes as Duffy and local officials address ongoing legal issues involving a $5 million civil suit. (Source: The Vermont Standard on Feb 26) Southern Vermont Woodstock, VT

Woodstock Village to Elect Two New Trustees During Annual Meeting. Woodstock Village will hold its annual meeting at the Town Hall on March 17, where residents can vote to fill two open trustee seats by Australian ballot from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Candidates include Stephen Stuntz for a three-year term and Jamie Fox for a two-year term, as the current chair and another trustee will not seek re-election. The meeting will also include floor votes on additional local positions and articles later that evening. Officer compensation and other governance matters are scheduled for discussion. (Source: The Vermont Standard on Feb 26) Southern Vermont Woodstock, VT

Woodstock Trustees Hold Public Hearing on Police Chief Swanson's Demotion. A public hearing regarding Police Chief Joe Swanson's demotion is scheduled before the Woodstock Village Trustees on Monday. Swanson will not be present due to ongoing recovery from back surgery, and his attorney reports he has not been cleared to attend. The municipal manager will rely on transcripts from a previous 2025 hearing rather than live witnesses. A judge previously overturned Swanson's demotion, prompting this new proceeding. (Source: The Vermont Standard on Feb 26) Southern Vermont Woodstock, VT

Woodstock Girls Hockey Secures Win, Boys Fall in Doubleheader Against Stowe. Woodstock's boys and girls hockey teams faced off against Stowe in a doubleheader at Union Arena this past Saturday. The girls' team earned a 3-1 victory, highlighting the leadership of senior captain Alexis Audsley, while the boys narrowly lost 2-1. Audsley, who has played with the varsity team since eighth grade, was recognized for her commitment and leadership as she approaches early graduation. Both teams demonstrated strong efforts in these closely contested matchups. (Source: The Vermont Standard on Feb 26) Southern Vermont Woodstock, VT Stowe, VT

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