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ERALD WWW.RUTLANDHERALD.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 VOLUME 157 NUMBER 4 $1.00 Notte: Mayor's veto 'invalid' High 24 Low City board had rejected fire department budget Aldermen disregarded city attorney's advice "This is something I do not want to spend more than two seconds of my time arguing because it is absolutely pointless." Alderman William Notte "Rosa started to cry she still cares about him. She does not care if she gets sent to jail." Detective Anthony Silvestro, describing his interview with a 21 -year-old Minnesota woman who drove to Manchester to pursue an infatuation with a 14-year-old boy. B1 By GORDON DRITSCHILO STAFF WRITER Rutland Board of Aldermen President William Notte said Thursday the mayor's recent veto was "invalid" and "pointless." Mayor Christopher Louras said Wednesday he was vetoing a decision the board made Dec. 20 to "deny" the fire department budget essentially sending the budget to voters without funding for the fire department. Notte said Louras waited too long to exercise his authority and even if the veto stands, it changes nothing.

See Veto, Page A3 controversial restructuring plan at the department. The restructuring would reduce the number of firefighters on each shift while adding administrators, resulting in a cut to the budget. The plan has met with fierce resistance from the See Advice, Page A3 By GORDON DRITSCHILO STAFF WRITER The Board of Aldermen acted against the explicit advice of City Attorney Charles Romeo when it voted to deny the Fire Department budget. The board took the unanimous vote last month in an attempt to stymie a Scott takes the reins 'You elected me to make this change, and I will not let you down' Slaters fall short Mount Anthony takes down Fair Haven girls, 54-30. A8 Monday TODDLERS ROCK Join Linda MacFarlane for a fun, interactive music and pre-literacy program for kids up to 3 years old.

Rutland Free Library, 10 Court Rutland, 10 a.m., Free, 773-1 860, junerutlandfree.org. JEB WALLACE-BRODEUR STAFF PHOTOS Gov. Phil Scott takes the oath of office, administered by Chief Justice Paul Reiber, on Inauguration Day at the State House in Montpelier on Thursday. The text of Scott's inauguration speech is on page B4. Listen to a podcast of Vermont Press Bureau chief Neal Goswami's first sit-down interview withVt.

Gov. Phil Scott at http:bit.lyPhilScottVPB New governor vows to make Vt. affordable JAN. 6, 2017, DRAWS Midday: 1-4-3 and 9-3-6-1 Evening: 8-5-0 and 8-4-6-8 New York State: 8-4-9 LS21 and 5-6-8-1 LS20 JAN. 5,2017, DRAWS Powerball: 16-17-29-41-42 PB4 State's leaders take oath along with governor By NEAL P.

G0SWAMI VERMONT PRESS BUREAU MONTPELIER The transition to Vermont's new state government for the next two years was completed Thursday as Republican Gov. Phil Scott was sworn into office along with the state's additional top officers. The State House on Thursday was filled to capacity for the inauguration ceremonies. It was also swarming with police and uniformed military personnel one of the few days each legislative session where security is so visible. Lt.

Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive and Democrat, was sworn in Thursday morning in the Senate chamber. In his brief remarks, he urged the senators seated before him to consult with those closest to them as they conduct their business. "As we reflect on policy, we look to our families, our elders' experiences and our See Leaders, Page A3 By NEAL P. G0SWAMI VERMONT PRESS BUREAU MONTPELIER Phillip B.

Scott, Vermont's 82nd governor, was sworn into office Thursday afternoon before promising in his inaugural address to bring a "centrist governing philosophy" to the office while focusing on making the state more affordable for its residents. Scott, 58, succeeded Peter Shumlin, the now former Democratic governor, who set the state on a course of bold action. Scott, in his address, described a more subdued approach to governing. He said his administration would focus on four core issues: continuing the fight against opiate addiction, revitalizing the state's approach to economic development, transforming the education system and building a sustainable state budget. But while he described the initial themes of his governorship, he offered See Scott, Page A3 SUBSCRIBE: www.RutlandHerald.com 800-498-4296 NEWS TIPS: newsrutlandherald.com 802-747-6133 Gov.

Phil Scott's mother, Marian, is presented with the flag that flew in front of the State House Thursday as her son was inaugurated governor. The same flag previously had covered her husband's casket after his death close to 50 years ago. Scott's father died of wounds suffered in the D-Day invasion, opening the liberation of France in June 1945. Police: Death is homicide Weather A2 Nation A2 Editorial A4 Op-Ed A5 Sports A7 Scoreboard A9 Local B1 Events B3 Obituaries A5 Business A6 Abby B5 Horoscope B5 Comics B5 Marketplace B6 TV Listings B7 Wednesday, reporting that a dead woman had been found inside her home at 440 Buck Hill Road. The caller said a friend of Jones went to check on her, at the request of an out-of-state family member, and discovered Jones' body.

Hall said a Bennington County sheriff's deputy, who was in the area, went to the home and confirmed Jones was dead before notifying State Police. At the home, a detective with VSP saw evidence of a suspected homicide, Hall said. No information was given about the nature of the evidence or the cause ofjones' death. Police secured the scene and turned over the investigation to the VSP Major Crime Unit, along with detectives with the Bureau of Criminal Investigations See Death, Page A5 By PATRICK MCARDLE STAFF WRITER ARLINGTON An 81-year-old woman's death inside her home was a homicide, police said. Helen Jones was found in her home in Arlington on Wednesday night, according to a statement by Maj.

Glenn Hall of the Vermont State Police. Hall said police received a 911 call from Jones' neighbor around 10:30 p.m. PATRICK MCARDLE STAFF PHOTO An 81 -year-old woman was found dead inside this home at 440 Buck Hill Road in Arlington, and police have called it a homicide. 54006 05701.