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The Monkton Museum and Historical Society will be holding a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the East Monkton Church. The observance will include readings from a number of Civil War letters written by a Monkton soldier. It should be noted that this is a solemn observance honoring all deceased Monkton soldiers. Also, some letters speak of injury and the loss of fellow soldiers. Please be aware that there are no restroom facilities at the church. This event is free to the public.

The following are the results from the Doyle Poll that was taken on town meeting day.

• Prohibit drivers from using cell phones: Yes 74 percent; no 19 percent; unsure 7 percent.

• Legalize marijuana: Yes 44 percent; no 44 percent; unsure 12 percent.

• Should wind turbines be built on ridge lines: Yes 47 percent; no 33 percent; unsure 10 percent.

• Increase minimum wage: Yes 71 percent; no 20 percent; unsure 9 percent.

• Concerned about use of opiates: Yes 89 percent; no 5 percent; unsure 6 percent.

• Reduce prison population through alternatives for non-violent offenders: Yes 72 percent; no 16 percent; unsure 12 percent.

• Should genetically modified food be labeled: Yes 76 percent; no 15 percent; unsure 9 percent.

• Is Vermont affordable: Yes 26 percent; no 59 percent, unsure 15 percent.

• Is statewide cell and broadband service important: Yes 87 percent; no 5 percent; unsure 8 percent.

• Is natural gas an important part of Vermont’s economy: Yes 54 percent, no 21 percent; unsure 25 percent.

• Should Vermont create a state bank: Yes 23 percent; no 38 percent; unsure 39 percent.

• Is Vermont moving in right direction on health care: Yes 41 percent; no 37 percent; unsure 22 percent.

• Are rising education costs unsustainable: Yes 68 percent; no 18 percent; unsure 14 percent.

• Does the federal government collect too much information on us: Yes 69 percent; no 17 percent; unsure 14 percent.