The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) announced Feb. 9 a group of 16 new participants to the 2023 Climate Catalysts Leadership Program from a strong pool of applicants. The 16 participants come from across the state and will focus their time on implementing projects addressing topics such as developing town climate actions; expanding outreach…

By Sandra Dee Owens Bingy I love foreign detective stories. Staying up each night later than planned, I used to binge-watch oodles of episodes. Cuddling up with my cell phone in bed was my favorite part of the day. Before a series even ended, I hunted for a new one with enough seasons to ensure…

By Cassandra Tyndall When we look back on this moment in time, it’s likely that the month of March will be one of those “where were you when ‘x,y,z’ happened?” moments. Seismic shifts can be expected that will close and era of time while ushering in another. The harsh line between the ending of one…

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By Marin Howell/Addison County Independent Before he was an economics major at Middlebury College, Ben Lash was getting hands-on instruction in the distribution of goods and services by running his own business.  Lash, now a senior at the college, founded American Student Helpers in 2016. The odd jobs company connects students looking for part-time work…

By Curt Peterson Two officers for the Windsor Central Unified School District, Rayna Bishop and Calista Brennan, are seeking write-in votes from residents of the seven participating towns — Killington, Plymouth, Bridgewater, Pomfret, Woodstock, Reading and Barnard.  Traditionally the district clerk (Bishop) and district treasurer (Brennan) offices, as well as district moderator, would be nominated…

By Liz DiMarco Weinmann What most people notice when they meet Ted Brady, especially on Zoom, are his open-hearted smile and generous laugh, plus his unwavering focus on listening intently before he comments or asks any questions. Brady, 45, is coming up on two years as executive director of Vermont League of Cities and Towns…

In the fall of 2021, Vermont received $4 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to make existing housing and community-based service facilities provide mental health services more accessible, safe, compliant with the ADA, or expand their capacity to provide services.  Rutland Mental Health is one of 19 locations to receive funds allocated by…

Staff report Rutland town may revise its trespass policy after receiving a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Vermont. ACLU of Vermont Staff Attorney Hillary Rich sent the letter to the town on Feb. 8, explaining the ACLU examined public records from 2020 to 2022 and found Rutland Town police issued at…

By Katy Savage In the wake of an alleged threat at Woodstock Elementary School in which parents felt left in the dark, the School Board is tightening its policy around communication with parents.  The School Board policy committee met Feb. 13 and changed the language of its School Crisis Prevention and Response Policy to include…

Killington town has plans for a 250-300 unit development, if the TIF bond for a municipal water system passes (Article 5) By Polly Mikula In addition to safe drinking water, one of the most popular promises of a municipal water system in Killington is the possibility for a significant workforce housing development. Last Thursday, Feb.…

By Brett Yates Two Chittenden residents want to organize a year-round, “nature-based” preschool for local families who’ve struggled to find full-time, affordable childcare in the area. Although the proposed Chittenden Forest School would offer most of its instruction outdoors — even in the winter — it would also need a facility for naptime and occasional…

By Curt Peterson This year’s Australian ballot and face-to-face floor vote at Hartland’s Town Meeting, March 7 will be fairly non-controversial. There are six uncontested officers – a town moderator, one selectperson, one lister, first constable and two library trustees. Select Board member Mary O’Brien is stepping down from the board mid-term, and two candidates…

By Curt Peterson  On March 7 Hartland voters will be asked to approve, via Australian ballot, the fiscal year town budget of $3,480,358 — $2,992,315 of which will be raised by taxes. This represents a 6.85% increase over the previous year’s budget. If a property owner is paying $2,000 in taxes, the proposed budget will…