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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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What's the most popular specialty license plate in Vermont? This plate takes the crown
Vermont's common loon is a symbol of grace, beauty and wildness. And in Vermont, the species adorns the state's most popular specialty license plate. Specialty plates are license plates with special designs that you can pay a little extra for to support a charity, sports team, school or other cause. They are not the same as vanity license plates, which are plates bearing numbers or letters chosen by the vehicle's owner. In Vermont, there are two types of special fund plates: conservation plates, which help support the Non-Game Wildlife Fund and the Watersheds Grant Program, and the Building Bright Futures plate, which supports the development and expansion of child care facilities in the state. The first conservation plate was created by the Vermont legislature in 1995 and featured a peregrine falcon. Since then, the plates have grown to feature five different animals, including the most popular loon, and have generated over $1.5 million. More: Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be found in Vermont Here's a look at the state's most popular specialty license plates for autos, with data on the currently registered plates in Vermont from the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Conservation Loon: 2,315 registrations 2. Conservation Peregrine: 946 registrations 3. Conservation Catamount: 828 registrations 4. Conservation Trout: 690 registrations 5. Conservation Deer: 573 registrations 6. Building Bright Futures: 362 registrations To get a conservation plate in Vermont, you must fill out a Vermont Conservation Plate Application and pay a $32 annual fee. Currently, the Catamount and Peregrine Falcon plates are only available for renewals or replacement plates. To get a Building Bright Futures plate, you must fill out a Building Bright Futures Plate Application and pay a $29 annual fee. In addition to special fund plates, there are also plates available for those in the military or veterans, or people who belong to specific organizations. For example, over 3,000 U.S. Veteran auto plates are currently registered. To get this or other military license plates, you must have a Vermont Certificate of Veteran Status. Groups like police, rescue squads, or the national guard can get specific plates licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. And Vermont members of organizations like the American Legion or the Lions Club International can get plates with the organization's logo. This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: What is the most popular license plate in Vermont? Take a look
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
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Truck carrying 3,000 gallons of diesel crashes in Charlotte
A portion of Ferry Road in Charlotte is closed this morning while crews remove a tractor-trailer hauling diesel fuel that crashed just after 5:45 a.m. Inspectors with the Department of Motor Vehicles say the tires on the 2025 Freightliner caught the edge of the road, which gave way, causing the rig to crash into a drainage ditch. The driver, Wayne Thebarge, 56, of Westford, was not hurt. Vermont Agency of Transportation says the truck is owned by Lake Champlain Transportation Company. It was hauling 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel. It had to be towed from the scene. Also on the scene this morning were the Vermont State Police, Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte Rescue, and the Charlotte Highway Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC22 & FOX44.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
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New construction project expected to cause ‘significant' delays on VT 2A
WILLISTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Construction work on the Williston VT 2A and the Industrial Avenue Project is expected to cause 'significant' delays in certain areas, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Traffic is expected in the 'Five Corners' area of Essex Junction, on VT 2A at the intersection with VT 15 and VT 117. Delays are also anticipated at the U.S. Route 2 and VT 2A intersection in Williston. Work in these areas will occur on weekdays now through fall 2025. VTRANS is reconstructing a segment of VT 2A that is roughly 0.7 miles long, from Meadowrun Road to the River Cove Road area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
