Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.
The police chief in Brattleboro, under fire for his handling of a July 24th incident in which two non-violent protesters were stunned with a Taser, has been fired; An ambitious energy efficiency plan has been launched for the city of Montpelier; Leaders from a variety of fields believe education is a key way to expand Vermont’s growing environmental economy; Vermont lawmakers are considering a proposal to add a $1 fee on motor vehicle registrations to raise money for people who suffer traumatic brain injuries.