BRATTLEBORO — Funding should come from fines on violations. You're putting it on the good landlords who already spend more money per unit. This cost will ultimately be borne by the tenants.
Instead of using firefighters and paying overtime - an expensive idea and one that presents conflict of interest issues (some firefighters are also landlords) - I suggest hiring a dedicated inspector.
If this idea seems too costly, perhaps other area towns could share this service and expense.
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BRATTLEBORO-Vermont Theatre Company (VTC) unveiled the cast lineup for its Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, set to grace the Rotary Stage at Living Memorial Park Thursday through Sunday, June 20–23. Following the success of their 2019 production of Macbeth, VTC returns to the iconic venue with director Jessica Gelter at the helm. This marks VTC's first production at the Memorial Park's Rotary Stage since 2019. The cast will feature Christian Drake as Julius Caesar;
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