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Vermont’s new motel room limits are primed to push out hundreds of households this fall
This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. When Mary Mojica’s Waterbury apartment flooded last summer, all she could grab were a couple of boxes, some clothes, and her dog, Bella. Since then, Mojica, 59, has taken up residence at the Days Inn in Colchester, with the aid of a voucher from Vermont’s emergency housing program. Her efforts to find a rental she can afford on her disability income have stalled. And her days at the Days Inn will soon run out.
Hotel project at Burlington airport falls apart, 7 years after efforts began
A public bidding process for new developers will “hopefully” open early next year, according to the airport’s director. Read the story on VTDigger here: Hotel project at Burlington airport falls apart, 7 years after efforts began.
In review: Primary results, Burlington drug use and safety concerns, waiting on federal flood relief
With primary day in Vermont having come and gone, candidates set their sights on November's general election. Plus, a new report in Seven Days details drug use and safety concerns in Burlington. And, the Green Mountain Care Board approves double-digit health insurance increases. Subscribe to the Vermont This Week podcast...
Woman charged with domestic assault in Sharon
SHARON — Vermont State Police arrested a 40-year-old Sharon woman on charges of domestic assault following an incident at a residence on Aldrich Farm Road. The arrest of Rebecca M. Neuroth was made after troopers responded to a report of domestic violence on Aug. 16, at about 10:15 a.m.
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.
Twincraft to expand into former Keurig space in Williston
Twincraft CEO Peter Asch in the Winooski lab. VermontBiz photos. by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Soap and skin care products manufacturer Twincraft Skincare will expand to Williston. CEO Peter Asch told VermontBiz that the rapidly growing company has outgrown its two Essex Junction locations and is taking advantage of the recently available industrial space previously occupied by Keurig Dr Pepper. Keurig roasted and distributed Green Mountain Coffee from the 224,000-square-foot plant off Marshall Avenue. Keurig has consolidated operations at its Essex facilities near Susie Wilson Road.
Cleanup of former Lyndonville industrial site underway
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - A former Lyndonville industrial site is poised for redevelopment after sitting vacant for nearly a decade. Daniel Perry has lived in Lyndonville since he was a little kid and remembers when the old Kennametal tap and die manufacturing plant closed in 2014. “They had a lot...
Search crews recover body from Vt. river, believed to be missing swimmer
A body has been recovered from a river in Warren, Vermont, and authorities believe it is that of a 35-year-old swimmer who went missing last Saturday. Vermont State Police say search and recovery crews recovered the body from the Mad River at Warren Falls on late Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to the chief medical examiner's officer in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death, and to confirm it identity.
Putney man arrested on active warrant after traffic stop
PUTNEY — On Aug. 16, at approximately 6:19 p.m., Vermont State Police troopers initiated a traffic stop on I-91 near mile marker 17 for a vehicle infraction. The stop led to the arrest of 37-year-old Christopher Billetdeaux from Putney, who was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant. During...
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.
2 Vermont dental practices to merge
Ludlow (Vt.) Dental Center is closing and relocating to Chester, Vt. Ludlow Dental Center is merging its services with Chester Dental after a trial period in which the practices combined operations from June through November 2023, according to an Aug. 12 news release from Chester Dental. The merger was undertaken...
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.
Wainwright Mill Dam removal in Salisbury to benefit surrounding environment, VT Natural Recourses Council says
SALISBURY, Vt. — The Wainwright Mill Dam is in its early stages of removal, Friday. The Vermont Natural Resources Council says the retaining wall is in poor condition and that it’s time to let the water run free again. "The removal of the dam will reconnect approximately 10...
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