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Five Elements Salon & Day Spa manager buys spa
When Five Elements Salon & Day Spa owner Kelly Sweck decided it was time to retire she decided the ideal buyer was the person who had been running the spa for the past five years: her manager Sarah Lemery. The sale of the business was finalized in May. Lemery said...
Burlington City Council considers police oversight charter change and other items during July meeting
The Burlington, Vermont City Council held its July meeting at the temporary home of the Burlington High School, where councilors heard an update on construction of a new school and took up other city business. The Burlington High School has been leasing space for three-and-a-half years in a former department...
After 87 years serving youth, Sara Holbrook Community Center suspends programming
“After a deep assessment of our financial picture, the board had no other choice but to move forward with this difficult decision,” said a statement from the center. Read the story on VTDigger here: After 87 years serving youth, Sara Holbrook Community Center suspends programming.
Milton's new Public Works Facility nears completion, anticipates October opening
The Town of Milton is on track to unveil its new public works building by Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone in the town's infrastructure development. The $6.5 million facility, set to consolidate public works and building and grounds operations, will bring these services closer to other municipal offices and Milton’s downtown core, enhancing operational efficiency.
Boil water advisory in effect for part of Burlington’s south end
Burlington, VT- The City of Burlington Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works issued a preliminary boil water advisory for part of the city’s south end on July 24th. Public Works said there was significant break on a private fire service line, which caused the area to...
Intimate Japanese-Style Jazz Bar to Open in August, Featuring Coffee, Beer, Wine, and Vinyl Records
Hepcat, a small eight-stool bar with a high-quality sound system that will feature vinyl records, is set to open in late August at 6A State Street in Montpelier, in the space formerly occupied by Katie’s Jewels, according to owner Christopher Gleason. Katie’s Jewels is now located on East State Street behind Bohemian Bakery.
Pet of the Week: Zillion
Zillion is a bashful boy who is seeking a library-quiet home to grow up in! Zillion is about 11 months old and doesn’t mind human attention, but he does look for a companion that he can slowly get to know. He came to CVHS when his family was no longer able to care for him. We feel that a calm home would be the best fit for Zillion because of his shy personality. Zillion has only been an indoor cat and had no canine friends in his previous home. He is currently in a room with other feline friends and is doing okay.
UVM Health Network is rolling out an AI tool to reduce doctor burnout
For months, dozens of family doctors across the University of Vermont Health Network have been using an artificial intelligence tool to help with writing notes. It’s a time-intensive process that takes hours each day and can lead to burnout. Now, the health network is offering the software, called Abridge,...
The Killington Wine Festival photo gallery
The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival, held on July 19-20, celebrated exquisite wines against the stunning backdrop of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The event began with the elegant Estate Gala on Friday evening at the Peak Lodge at Killington Resort, where guests sampled exclusive estate and reserve wines while enjoying live music by the Summit Pond Quartet.
The Brandon carnival returns with four days of family fun and entertainment
Thursday July, 25-Sunday, July 28—BRANDON—The Brandon Carnival will take place from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28 at Estabrook Field, Route 7, Brandon. This family-friendly event will feature rides such as the Zipper and the Tilt-A-Whirl, games, music, vendors, and top-notch entertainment. Festivities kick off Thursday at...
Snowmobilers look to rehab flood-battered bridge over the Winooski
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Waterbury Roundabout. A snowmobile bridge across the Winooski River near the Waterbury-Bolton town line can’t seem to catch a break from multiple floods over the past year. Barely a month after a carefully planned, technical...
Vermont athletes set for Paris Olympics
Runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre, rugby player Ilona Maher and rower William Bender will represent the U.S. Vermonters are famous for skiing and snowboarding off with Winter Olympic medals. But three athletes with Green Mountain State ties are aiming to sprint, grand slam or speed their way into Summer Games history.
Barre Heritage Festival Begins July 24
Despite a second year in a row of major flooding in its downtown, Barre is going forward with a full four-day schedule for the Barre Heritage Festival from July 24 to July 27. In 2023, the celebration had to be postponed from July to September because of a more destructive flood that occurred on the same dates — July 10 and 11 — as this year’s devastating but less destructive flood. The heritage festival has been held in Barre on and off in different iterations since the early 1970s to celebrate the history and ethnicity of the town.
Montpelier Council Discusses Increasing Homelessness; Short Term Rental Ordinance Fails
Homelessness in central Vermont continues to increase, according to Rick DeAngelis, co-director of Good Samaritan Haven. In fact, he told the Montpelier City Council during its July 17 meeting, Vermont has the second highest per capita rate of homelessness in the U.S. As part of a discussion about the increasing homelessness, speaker David Swett indicated that he himself is unhoused, and he praised the Montpelier Police Department for doing a good job dealing with homeless people downtown.
World Soccer Festival Comes to MHS
A colorful soccer celebration will be held at Montpelier High School Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features 3 vs. 3 playdown games for both boys and girls teams, brightly colored international team T-shirts, face painting, an exhibition game featuring players from many countries, and world music.
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