No permit for Bellows Falls Warming Shelter

By CARTER VANDERHOOF / Reformer Staff Thursday November 24, 2011 ROCKINGHAM — During a recent deliberative session, members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment had a split decision resulting in a no vote for the Greater Falls Warming Shelter to receive a permit to open this winter. Louise Luring, chairwoman of the Greater Falls Warming Shelter board, said they will be appealing the board’s decision to the Vermont Environmental court. “We’re very disappointed in the outcome because it shows a lack of humanity from certain individuals in our community,” said Luring Taken from the Brattleboro Reformer URL: http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_19401199 PDF: No Permit for Bellows Falls Warming Shelter

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