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Thousands gather for Burlington’s annual 3rd of July party on the waterfront
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Fireworks were booming over Burlington’s waterfront on the 3rd of July. before the fireworks, we caught up with people excited to celebrate. “Genuinely think it was born of just a tradition. I remember as a kid being very, very mesmerized by the fireworks as a whole and that magic kind of hasn’t gone away with age. And again, the family and friends aspect of it is very, very important to all of us. So, it’s something that we all have to show up for,” said Isaiah Gilbert of St. Albans.
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a patch of woods behind the downtown train station and Food City grocery store. by Charlotte Oliver Community News Service City employees in St. Albans broke up a homeless encampment throughout May, displacing several people in hopes of cutting down on crimes that officials tied directly to the camp.
Milton paradegoers celebrate holiday’s unity of purpose
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Milton residents gathered Thursday for the annual Independence Day parade. From traditionalists to daredevils, it was a parade to remember for all ages. “This is my first parade ever -- 79 years--old,” said Milton’s John Perrotte. “It’s overwhelming to see the amount of people from the town who join in and the old cars, the tractors --it’s just beautiful.”
Burlington Airport to receive over $1.5 million as part of “Project NexT”
The Northern Border Regional Commission has announced that 3.6 million will be awarded to three projects as part of the “Timber for Transit” program, one of those projects taking place at the Burlington Airport.
Colchester holds 53rd annual Independence Day parade
Colchester’s annual Independence Day parade entered its 53rd year this Fourth of July. This year’s parade was held in honor of State Senator Dick Mazza of Colchester, who passed away in May. The parade included floats from several community organizations, local businesses and politicians. Youth organizations like local scout troops and sports teams got in on the action too, including Colchester’s own District 1 Little League champion softball team.
Colchester’s Wendy Critchlow runs for Vermont House: Talks education, climate change
COLCHESTER — Colchester resident Wendy Critchlow is running as a Democrat for Vermont House in the Chittenden-19 district in the upcoming November election. Critchlow is running on a platform focused on bettering public schools’ educational offerings as well as their funding system, addressing climate change, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and affordability, and fostering a more civil and collaborative Statehouse across party lines.
A little rain doesn’t spoil Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day
Despite soggy weather, Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day celebration attracted a hardy crowd that cheered on dozens of runners, took in the parade down Main Street, and gathered for an afternoon concert in the park on Saturday. The Waterbury Rotary Club starts planning for “NQID” (as it’s known for...
Local vets urge Independence Day pet precautions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Independence Day celebrations are upon us, but while fireworks may be fun, that’s not the case for many of our furry friends. Jenn Kerns lives in Burlington with her dog Charlie, an 11-month-old German short hair pointer. Even though it’s Charlie’s first Fourth of July, she says she won’t be taking any chances. “We will be closing the windows, probably close the blinds so she is not seeing fireworks. Turning on the A/C, putting on a movie, just letting her sit on the couch with us and get under some blankets, create a little safe cozy situation for her,” Kerns said.
Getting out and celebrating Independence Day
Waterbury’s Independence Day celebration may be over but a variety of other festivities for the holiday are scheduled around the region that local residents may want to check out. Note that the Waterbury Farmers Market and the Rotary Concert in the Park will not take place this Thursday. They...
Secondhand shop opens in Monkton
MONKTON — Ever since Monkton’s municipal operations relocated to the new town office building in 2021, the former Monkton Town Hall at 280 Monkton Ridge Road has sat largely devoid of the hustle and bustle that once filled it. Now, the historic building is bustling once more. Monkton...
Message from Montpelier: Senator Irene Wrenner explains her veto session votes
Message from Montpelier is a recurring column written by Essex’s legislative delegation. This message is from Senator Irene Wrenner (D-Chittenden North). After our 2024 session ended in May, legislators returned to the capital on June 17 for a veto override session. Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a significant number of bills this year.
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