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Message to the community from the Mountain Valley Health Council Board
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – For 46 years, the Mountain Valley Health Council Board of Directors has focused its efforts on first building, then operating, the Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry. In 2014, the board recognized that small, independent rural health centers were no longer a financially viable, sustainable model. A realignment took place when operations of the Mountain Valley Health Center were turned over to what is now North Star Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center with five health centers, two dental centers, a vision center, a community health team, and school-based services in the Springfield area.
Vermont Electric and Green Mountain Power launch new large-scale battery in North Troy
A lack of grid capacity has kept local renewable energy sources from producing power consistently. The new battery is designed to change that. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Electric and Green Mountain Power launch new large-scale battery in North Troy.
Stowe Cider to make wastewater improvements with federal grant
The cidery was awarded a grant through the Department of Environmental Conservation, for the roughly $408,000 that will help overhaul the cidery’s on-site wastewater treatment system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Stowe Cider to make wastewater improvements with federal grant.
Weston Theater Company presents “The Porch on Windy Hill”
WESTON, Vt. – Escape to the mountains of Appalachia in a new play with old music, “The Porch on Windy Hill,” playing at Walker Farm from Aug. 22 – Sept. 1. With gloriously authentic old time and Bluegrass music, this heartwarming and uplifting new play tells the contemporary tale of a family reuniting against great odds. A young, biracial Korean American violinist and her boyfriend leave the confines of New York City for the freedom of the North Carolina mountains, where the music of Appalachia offers the inspiration they’re searching for. When they come upon her old family home and the estranged grandfather she’s tried to forget, old hurts and new joy reveal themselves through the music that binds us all together.
Main Street construction causing major impacts for Winooski businesses in a short period
WINOOSKI, Vt. — The city of Winooski is still in the early phases of a three-year construction project that will improve the road along the Main Street corridor. The Main Street Revitalization Project is focusing on replacing 100-year-old sewer and water utilities. It's also improving the lanes for pedestrians...
Pets with Potential: NEK cat edition
ST JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - This week’s Pets with Potential are five cats up for adoption at the Kingdom Animal Shelter in St. Johnsbury. Libby is a sweet and gentle six-year-old kitty who loves attention. Shelter staff say she’s an easy-going sweetheart who loves a warm lap to snuggle in and lots of belly rubs. Libby would do best in a quiet home with someone who is home to give her the attention she deserves.
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...
Plainfield starts process of recovering washed-out roads
One of the most striking scenes anywhere in Vermont from this year’s July 11 flooding could be found in Plainfield. The Great Brook carved open an apartment building known locally as ‘the Heartbreak Hotel’. Right next to the building, the Mill Street Bridge washed away. “I’m sure...
Local musician hosts benefit concert for Turning Point Center
Brandon-based musician Breanna Elaine has taken matters into her own hands after her close friend died of a drug overdose. She will soon be releasing her new single “Where the snakes live” — a tribute to her late friend — at an event that will raise money for Turning Point Center Rutland, a non profit substance recovery center.
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.
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.
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.
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