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Central Vermont's queer community is on the front line of flood recovery
Plainfield was one of the hardest hit towns by the recent flood, and recovery efforts are ongoing. There’s been a strong showing from the queer community in central Vermont in these efforts. Reporter Erica Heilman spoke with some members of the queer community about why they come out in...
Multi-State Measles Outbreak Traced to International Traveler, New Exposure Sites Identified
A multi-state measles outbreak has prompted urgent warnings from public health officials after five cases were confirmed, including two in New Hampshire and one in Vermont. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert on Thursday, detailing potential exposure at three specific locations earlier this month. The alert comes as the highly contagious disease continues to spread, causing concern among health experts and residents alike.
Business Hub Happenings for July 2024
The Williston-based nonprofit ReSOURCE and the Vermont-New Hampshire chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors graduated their inaugural carpentry apprentice program class in June. Three Vermont students received program certificates: Trenten Mead, Devin Burnell and Caley Martin. They apprenticed with Vermont construction companies ReArch and Bread Loaf.
Cavendish Update 7/19/24: Tax Rate/Tag Sale/Reminds/Events
1. CAVENDISH TAX RATES for 2024-2025: The town office was closed on Tuesday so the staff could prepare the tax bills with the new tax rate. Bills were mailed Wednesday afternoon. Fire District 1 (Proctorsville): The Homestead tax rate (Tax per $100 of Property Value) for 23/24 was 2.4572. For...
Unemployment claims in Vermont increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Vermont rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 297 in the week ending July 13, up from 295 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Noah Kahan defines New England mean, ignites Vermont-New Hampshire debate with Seth Meyers
"Oh god, I'm going to have a bunch of people in flannel yelling at me if I say anything," Kahan said. Vermont’s Noah Kahan leaned into the New England nostalgia with New Hampshire native Seth Meyers this week, joking about flannels and maple syrup amid a debate over which of their home states are better, as well as their casual distaste for Connecticut.
TRORC News & Notes, July 2024
TRORC is evaluating interest in expanding TRORC’s scope of services including Two Rivers helping towns secure additional staffing and expertise by creating a position at TRORC to be contracted to multiple towns, helping towns create joint or individual in-town positions, or obtaining services directly from TRORC on a one-off, contract-basis. Example positions include but are not limited to: Grants Manager, Zoning Administrator, and Town Administrator.
Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say
Litter in and around the landfill. Waste outside of the permitted area. Releases of liquid pollution. Failure to file mandatory reports. These are some of the issues found at four of the state’s active landfills, documented by letters of deficiency sent by the Department of Environmental Services from January to June. Many of the problems […] The post Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Lack of secure youth facility strains child welfare system as hotline calls rise, DCF report finds
The lack of a secure treatment facility for youth involved in the criminal justice system is putting a strain on the entire child welfare system, according to the annual report from the Vermont Department for Children and Families. Aryka Radke, deputy commissioner of the Family Services Division of DCF, said...
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