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Essex Junction announces renovation plan for offices at 2 Lincoln Street
ESSEX JUNCTION — The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce the start of the renovation project of the City offices at 2 Lincoln Street. This fall, the City will commence a comprehensive renovation project focusing on interior modifications of the City offices. The renovation project aims to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the City offices by establishing a formal entryway, creating a layout that accommodates the City office team, and installing an elevator to serve the basement, first, and second floors.
Rutland teen dies, two others seriously injured in Mendon crash
A Rutland teenager was killed and two others were seriously injured in a crash at 5:52 a.m. Sunday morning, June 30 in Mendon. State Police Corporal Mark Busier from the Rutland barracks issued the report later that day. The single-vehicle crash occurred on Notch Road near South Mendon Road. The...
Abbott’s Grill is Now Open in Milton
It was a Sunday in summer, and diners cooled their heels at the bar for up to 30 minutes, waiting for a table. The standby status wouldn’t raise an eyebrow in Rehoboth or even Lewes. But the new Abbott’s Grill is on the outskirts of Milton, north of Lewes. Regardless, reservations were needed. The packed restaurant was a good sign, ... Read More
Local vets urge Independence Day pet precautions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Independence Day celebrations are upon us, but while fireworks may be fun, that’s not the case for many of our furry friends. Jenn Kerns lives in Burlington with her dog Charlie, an 11-month-old German short hair pointer. Even though it’s Charlie’s first Fourth of July, she says she won’t be taking any chances. “We will be closing the windows, probably close the blinds so she is not seeing fireworks. Turning on the A/C, putting on a movie, just letting her sit on the couch with us and get under some blankets, create a little safe cozy situation for her,” Kerns said.
VTSU Castleton athlete interns at NCAA
Zack Durr explains how VTSU Castleton helped prepared him for the job. VermontBiz Vermont State University athletes at the Castleton, Johnson, and Lyndon campuses enjoy participating in NCAA sports. College athletics provide both immediate benefits—such as academic support, medical care, and access to coaching, facilities and equipment—and longer-term benefits, such as teamwork and leadership skills. One Castleton student is experiencing even more from the NCAA, as an intern beginning in the organization’s Indianapolis office and culminating at the its Women’s College Basketball Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Where’s Waldo? And who has a truly spooky story to share?
Two special events at Bridgeside Books involve working with other local businesses this month to hunt for Waldo and tapping community creativity for the store’s annual Spooky Tales event ahead of Halloween. Where’s Waldo in Waterbury?. The Where’s Waldo Waterbury scavenger hunt is on for the month of...
Factory Falls files license application for 125 kW Gilman Dam Hydroelectric
Factory Falls Inc. has filed a license application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the 125 kW Gilman Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-9650) in Vermont. The project is located on the Black River in the city of Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont. The existing FERC license was issued in July 1986 and expires on June 30, 2026.
Ralph Myhre stages member event
The First Flight Gross winners in the Ralph Myhre Golf Course Member-Member Tournament, which concluded on June 29, was the team of Paul Fine-Lease and Lucas Politano. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
Pomerleau Real Estate announce significant leadership changes
VermontBiz Pomerleau Real Estate is proud to announce significant leadership changes within our organization. These changes signify our commitment to excellence and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Kendra Kenney has been appointed the new Managing Partner of Commercial Brokerage at Pomerleau Real Estate. With an impressive...
The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage
PUTNEY – Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present country swing sextet The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage on Friday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. Centered around the charismatic, airtight harmonies of Emily Miller and Zara Bode, The Sweetback Sisters mix compelling originals and unexpected interpretations of country classics. Hints of jazz and ragtime flesh out the Sisters’ unique brand of classic country, as Miller, Bode, and their remarkably versatile band conjure up a singular blend of heart, humor, and virtuosic musicianship. Their rollicking music is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Like the country artists they admire, the Sisters sing about traditional subjects of heartbreak, revenge, remorse, and staying strong in the face of relationships gone wrong, albeit with a contemporary sensibility.
Twin State teams split doubleheader
NEW LONDON — Strong pitching and a big seventh inning gave Vermont a 7-0 win in the opener, and New Hampshire hurlers held off the Green Mountain state to take the second game 4-3 in the 2024 Twin State Baseball Classic Saturday morning at Colby-Sawyer College’s Kelsey Baseball Field.
Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences
Members of the Windsor town staff and Windsor Town Council gathered Monday, June 17, to review revised floor plans for a new municipal building that were recently provided by Moseley Architects. Staff and council members shared their design preferences among the three different floor plan options provided, and they also shared new design ideas developed […] The post Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences appeared first on The Tidewater News.
State employees’ union files safety complaint over hot conditions at Southern State Correctional Facility
A workplace safety complaint filed last month says multiple employees at Southern State Correctional Facility have raised concerns about heat in the facility, and at least one staffer was hospitalized for heat stroke. The Vermont State Employees' Association, which represents prison staffers, filed a complaint with the Vermont Occupational Safety...
Large language models help patients understand radiology reports
Large language models can generate summaries that could help patients better understand their radiology reports, though human oversight is needed, according to research published July 1 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. A team led by Kayla Berigan, MD, from the University of Vermont Medical Center in...
Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest
Eva Vekos faced a six-month loss of her driver’s license after refusing to take a breath test. Her attorney expects she will apply for a “restricted” driver’s license that would allow her to legally drive provided she first blows into a device to prove she is not impaired. Read the story on VTDigger here: Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest.
Getting out and celebrating Independence Day
Waterbury’s Independence Day celebration may be over but a variety of other festivities for the holiday are scheduled around the region that local residents may want to check out. Note that the Waterbury Farmers Market and the Rotary Concert in the Park will not take place this Thursday. They...
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