Substitute teacher cited for cocaine possession in Barre Town school

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The Barre Town Middle and Elementary School on Aug. 8, 2023. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerA substitute teacher in Barre Town was cited for cocaine possession and reckless endangerment after a student reported she was under the influence in the classroom. Melissa Martin, 47, was a permanent substitute teacher at Barre Town Elementary and Middle School, Chief William Dodge said in a Thursday press release. Martin also allegedly admitted to the school’s administration that she had cocaine in her jacket pocket, Barre Town police said. The Barre Unified Union School District did not return an immediate request for comment.