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Plan calls for major shake up
By Rutland Herald
Published: 03/27/2008

VERMONT - If the Vermont Legislature passes a major bill reorganizing several of the state's prisons, Waterbury's Dale Correctional Facility could be closed as early as January 2009, the corrections commissioner told lawmakers Wednesday. Department of Corrections Commissioner Robert Hofmann urged members of two Vermont House committees to approve the major prison reorganization plan, which many hope will stem the growing cost of running the state prisons.

Hofmann said the department could begin moving male prisoners out of St. Albans' Northwest State Correctional Facility and begin renovations there to accommodate more female inmates this summer if the plan is approved. But, he warned, there are still some mechanics to figure out before the plan begins. Read more.

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