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St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship. City employees in St. Albans broke up a homeless encampment throughout May, displacing several people in hopes of cutting down on crimes that officials tied directly to the camp. Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a...
What to know about transportation, parking for Burlington's July 3 fireworks
Heading to the Burlington waterfront July 3 for the Independence Day Celebration? So are thousands of other people. Here's what to know about parking, transportation and traffic. The city is expecting thousands of visitors to spend the evening downtown enjoying music, food and fireworks. Planning your parking or transportation ahead can prevent long wait times when departing the event. ...
UVM Medical Center nurses say the union will strike July 12 if contract negotiations fail
Burlington, VT- Union nurses at UVM Medical Center have announced they’ll be going on strike for five days starting July 12 if they aren’t able to negotiate a new contract with the hospital. Representatives of the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals say the strike is in...
Braille and textures map out Burlington waterfront for visually impaired
Burlington city leaders and representatives of the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired gathered to celebrate the installation of a first accessible tactile map located in Waterfront Park. The tactile sign uses Braille and distinct textures to physically map out the waterfront, indicating the locations of buildings, walking...
Message from Montpelier: Senator Irene Wrenner explains her veto session votes
Message from Montpelier is a recurring column written by Essex’s legislative delegation. This message is from Senator Irene Wrenner (D-Chittenden North). After our 2024 session ended in May, legislators returned to the capital on June 17 for a veto override session. Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a significant number of bills this year.
Pickleball in South Burlington prompts resident petition
“This is my first political adventure,” said Jovana Guarino. “I have never done anything like this before. I’ve never even spoken publicly until I spoke at the City Council meeting.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Pickleball in South Burlington prompts resident petition.
This is Our Home: Richmond
RICHMOND, Vt. — Richmond, Vermont, nestled in the heart of the Green Mountain State, is a town rich in history and community spirit. Erin Farr and her daughters, Addie and Annie, represent the third and fourth generations on Farr Farm. Settled by Erin’s husband’s grandparents in the 1940s, the farm originally operated as a dairy farm until 2018. Today, Farr Farm is a diversified operation featuring beef, pork, eggs, and agritourism. Erin reflects on the transition: “Whether they're just coming to take some pictures and enjoy the sunflowers or if they're coming to buy eggs and meat and show their kids where their food is coming from, I think any opportunity to get folks, especially kids, on the farm so that they can be learning more about it is a good thing.” Addie and Annie are incredibly helpful around the farm; they go on egg deliveries, assist with egg collection, and give the animals endless cuddles. The girls are really grateful to call the farm their home and share it with friends and neighbors.
New affordable housing project on the way for Shelburne
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) - More affordable housing is on the way for Shelburne. Monday, the Champlain Housing Trust announced plans to build its third neighborhood in Shelburne, called Bay Ridge. The $50 million project would renovate and add to the former Harbor Place location on Shelburne Road, as well as...
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