The non-partisan Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) has named Kim Rupe of Poultney as its first development and communications associate, the organization announced Feb. 17. The role will help VCRD share programming and successes, highlight the excellent work and […]
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‘Vermont Proposition’ action team aims to improve the state’s future
By Kevin O’Connor / VT Digger Creating an affordable statewide high-speed broadband and cellular access plan would appear to be a feat of a lifetime. So, what if one also wanted to reduce poverty, racism and climate change, improve Vermont’s […]
Vermont Proposition released
Captures thousands of Vermonters’ ideas for long-range recovery As the state was finalizing its budget for next year, the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) released its summary of feedback from thousands of Vermonters who weighed in with their ideas […]
Actions for Vermont’s future is discussed at May 26-27 summit, all welcome
May 26-27 — VIRTUAL — The Summit on the Future of Vermont on May 26-27 will bring Vermonters together virtually to consider The Vermont Proposition – a set of bold and transformational ideas for the state’s economy, environment and people by mid-century. […]
Virtual “Moth Storytelling:” Connection and community – why I choose Vermont
Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m.— VIRTUAL — Susanne Schmidt, comedic storyteller and producer of “The Moth StorySlam” in Burlington, is hosting a live evening of virtual stories from an outstanding line-up of Vermonters on Thursday, May 27, from 7-8 […]
Vermont’s planning and development needs the hub and spoke model
By Bill Schubart Editor’s Note: Bill Schubart is the author of nine books of fiction, a former VPR radio commentator, and a regular columnist for VTDigger. He has served on many non-profit boards and several legislative commissions. He grew up […]
Mendon contemplates future town plans
By Brett Yates About 50 Mendon residents joined facilitators from the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) to talk about their town on April 21. The workshop followed a March 24 forum that initiated a program called Mendon on the […]
Growing wealth gap hurts Vermont
By Maura Collins Editor’s note: Maura Collins is the executive director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency and Chair of the Board of Pathways Vermont. This commentary is from a 10-part series in which the authors respond to the pressing […]
Carbon tax divides gubernatorial hopefuls at Rutland’s Paramount
By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — Can Vermont meet its own economic needs and still effectively address the issue of global climate change? That question was at the heart of Tuesday evening’s well-attended gubernatorial debate in Rutland, July 19, which […]
Gubernatorial candidates to attend forum at Paramount
Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join the Vermont Council on Rural Development and Vermont PBS for an important discussion with all five gubernatorial candidates on Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join the audience at the […]