Brattleboro sees more division than subtraction in efforts to cut defeated budget

Brattleboro sees more division than subtraction in efforts to cut defeated budget

Local leaders are split over the idea of a municipal hiring freeze as they aim to reduce a $25 million spending plan for the coming fiscal year that would raise taxes by 12%.

City of Mount Vernon implements hiring freeze amid budget woes

MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan announced Thursday a hiring freeze on all positions paid through the city's general fund as the city faces a multimillion dollar budget shortfall.