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Vermont Schools Vote on Unified Closure Power | Montpelier News
Vermont’s Washington Central Unified School District just flipped the script on school closures: after a historic vote, all five towns now share equal power to decide whether any school shuts down — no matter where it’s located. With 1,711 voting yes and 1,365 no, residents from Berlin, Calais, East Montpelier, Middlesex, and Worcester collectively took control. Supporters say it’s fair — since closures impact everyone, everyone should weigh in. Critics worry bigger towns might overpower smaller ones, recalling past votes that saved small schools like those in Calais and Worcester. School…
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