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Business News for the August 15 issue - Upcoming events
Lawson’s Finest Liquids to host Vermont’s premier screening of “Coming Home” film. Lawson’s Finest Liquids will host Vermont’s premiere screening of “Coming Home,” a short film about professional mountain bike rider, advocate and mentor (and Lawson’s Finest’s beertender) Alex Showerman, at the Big Picture in Waitsfield, on August 17. All are welcome for the pre-party at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom from 6 to 8 p.m., and walk over to the the Big Picture for the 8 p.m. film premiere.
Business Hub Happenings for August 2024
Copper Leaf Financial, a wealth-management firm based in Williston, has promoted operations specialist Maia Furnari to firm administrator, Vermont Business Magazine reported in July. Furnari joined Copper Leaf in 2021 and recently earned an MBA at Champlain College.
Vermont town closes popular leaf-peeping road to tourist traffic
Leaf-peeping photographers have been flocking to Jenne Road for decades to catch an iconic photograph of the Vermont hillsides ablaze with color while the sunlight splashes on an old red farmhouse. The dirt road in Reading climbs up out of the valley, giving professional and amateur photographers a perfect perch...
Milton to showcase local sports, clubs and organizations at revamped Activities Fair
The Milton Parent Teacher Association is reviving a popular community event this fall. The Milton Activities Fair will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Milton Middle School. The fair offers "one-stop shopping" for families and community members to explore and sign up for various organizations and...
Tierney prevails in Demo Derby to take home $3,500 prize
NEW HAVEN — When the members of the Vergennes Fire Department reacted quickly to put out the second engine fire in Chance Mahoney’s battered dark sedan, that left only one vehicle running out of the 25 that started Thursday’s action-packed, deafening and rain-soaked finale on the third and final night of the G. Stone Motors Demo Derby at Addison County Fair and Field Days.
UVM men's and women's soccer teams hold high expectations heading into 2024
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Vermont soccer is almost back. On Saturday, the first regular season games for the UVM women's soccer team commence with the Catamounts facing off against UConn, the alma mater of UVM head coach Kristi Huizenga. Last year was a very up-and-down season for Vermont, and Huizenga is challenging her team to have a more consistent 2024.
WCAX back on the air after tower inspection
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - WCAX-TV has returned to the airways after a regular tower inspection Thursday morning. The preventative maintenance is conducted periodically to ensure that the antenna systems and the physical structure of the tower on Mount Mansfield are in excellent condition. During the inspection, all of the broadcasters...
2024-2025 Property Tax Bill
Important Information Regarding Your 2024-2025 Property Tax Bill. 2024-2025 Property Tax Bills were mailed to property owners this week. Taxes may be paid upon receipt or can be paid by the due dates on the bill. The first installment must be paid no later than September 16, 2024, and the second installment must be paid no later than March 17, 2025. Payments must be paid by the due dates to avoid an 8% penalty. Postmarks will not be accepted. If you have bill pay set up through your bank, please make sure they are aware of when payment needs to be received to be considered on time.
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Essex Hornets
ESSEX, VT – “I’m going to be honest, I think they’re feeling pretty dangerous right now. As long as we stay healthy and do what we need to do, yeah they’re gonna be a dangerous team,” said Essex football head coach, Ethan Curtis on his team. Health was the kryptonite for Hornets football last year. […]
Supervisory union continues to find financial failings
WHITINGHAM- Past financial mismanagement at Windham Southwest Supervisory Union was even worse than initially estimated, superintendent Bill Bazyk told Twin Valley School Board members at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. The business office remains tied up with the backlog, Bazyk said, a situation that will likely continue for several months....
Reappraisal drives tax rate down
WILMINGTON - On Friday, August 9, the Wilmington Selectboard held a special meeting to discuss the town’s annual tax rate for 2024 based on the voters’ approved budget for fiscal year 2025. They also discussed the wastewater budget and the sewer budget for fiscal year 2025. Support local...
VTSU Castleton Football Reports for 2024 Season
CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton football team is back on campus and primed for the 2024 season in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. VTSU Interim President David Bergh notes, "athletics are a critical component of our student life at all VTSU campuses. We are looking...
Essex Junction City Council continues Champlain Valley Expo growth plans discussion
ESSEX JUNCTION — Conversations continue to swirl around plans to update the Champlain Valley Expo. Along with community partner Higher Ground, the Champlain Valley Expo, located in Essex Junction, is looking to update its outdated grandstand to bring more traffic to the venue. Tim Shea, executive director of Champlain...
Bellows Falls man dies in Westminster crash
WESTMINSTER — An 87-year-old Bellows Falls man died following a vehicle crash on US Route 5 at the intersection with Coolidge Street, officials reported. Hugh Haggerty, the operator of a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, sustained fatal injuries in the accident that occurred under clear skies and on dry road conditions.
Opera Company of Middlebury Announces Appointment of Managing Director
Opera Company of Middlebury has announced the appointment of Robin Allen LaPlante to the role of Managing Director, effective immediately. Following the search process for an administrative leader, OCM's Board of Directors found LaPlante's background in arts administration throughout New England, coupled with her extensive experience in external relations, to be an excellent match for the organization's needs.
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