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Bove brothers plan to renovate Winooski apartments with tumultuous history
Rick and Mark Bove have shuffled through multiple plans for the 300 Main Street site, which attracted public concern because it was home to refugees and low-income families. The brothers now say they’ll soon begin a full renovation of the property, without adding units. Read the story on VTDigger here: Bove brothers plan to renovate Winooski apartments with tumultuous history .
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Bove brothers plan to renovate Winooski apartments with tumultuous history
This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. Rick and Mark Bove are planning a full-scale renovation of a beleaguered Winooski apartment complex that has sat vacant for months and drawn public scrutiny and concern over the last four years.
WCAX
City Market cuts 12 positions amid declining sales, challenging downtown climate
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - City Market in Burlington says it has cut 12 positions amid continuing financial struggles. The downtown co-op cited declining sales, inflation, and a challenging business climate in Burlington’s downtown. “These decisions were not made lightly, and our focus remains on ensuring that City Market, Onion...
sevendaysvt.com
Small Pleasures: Haymaker Bun’s Frozen Four-Packs Are a Quick Morning Treat
To make an open house feel extra homey, real estate agents sometimes bake batches of cookies. If I were them, I’d switch to buns. I’m not suggesting they sully a viewing-ready kitchen by mixing, kneading and rolling. With frozen packs of the original brioche sticky buns (“the O.G.s”) from Haymaker Bun, all they need to do is preheat the oven to 350 degrees, cut open a vacuum-sealed plastic cover and throw in a tray of four rolls.
wamc.org
North Country realtors say red tape hindering affordable housing construction
Housing was a concern for several businesses during a North Country Chamber of Commerce legislative forum this morning. Adirondack Champlain Valley Realtors President Jodi Gunther noted that with rising costs across most industries, home ownership is being pushed out of reach for many consumers. At the same time, she says developers face excessive red tape and zoning regulations that make affordable housing projects impractical.
WCAX
Burlington Square on track for late ’27, early ‘28 completion
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Construction on Burlington Square, formally known as City Place, has been underway since 2022, and officials say the massive downtown development is on track for a late 2027, early 2028 completion date. Burlington Square developer Dave Farrington says the cold winter has slowed progress slightly, but...
vtcommunitynews.org
Burlington voters have their say on Town Meeting Day
BURLINGTON — City voters weighed a full ballot of spending and municipal issues during Town Meeting voting Tuesday. Community News Service reporters fanned out across city polling places to talk to voters about the items on the ballot. Here’s what voters had to say. WARD 1: Burlingtonians speak...
sevendaysvt.com
Progressives Hope to Gain Power on Burlington City Council
Burlington Democrats sent an email to supporters late last month touting the recent accomplishments of their city councilors, including blocking two referenda questions that would have otherwise gone before the city’s electorate. One would have allowed voters to weigh in on whether the Queen City should endorse an “apartheid-free...
vtcommunitynews.org
Thomas Renner outlines his goals for Winooski
WINOOSKI — Thomas Renner has been serving as the mayor of Winooski since September, following the resignation of Kristine Lott. He is running unopposed on Town Meeting Day for the remainder of Lott’s term. Renner shared his plans for next term, what Winooski residents should look out for...
North Country Public Radio
The Daily Gazette is buying The Adirondack Daily Enterprise
A Schenectady newspaper is purchasing the only daily newspaper in the Adirondacks. According to the Albany Times Union, the Daily Gazette is acquiring the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, a newspaper headquartered in Saranac Lake. The Gazette's owner, John DeAugustine, confirmed the deal in a phone call to the Times Union on Feb.11. He noted that the deal doesn’t include the purchase of the Enterprise’s printing press in the village.
North Country Public Radio
Chicago solar company acquires Adirondack hydropower provider
A Chicago-based solar company has acquired a clean energy provider in the Adirondacks. Northern Power & Light will continue to keep its headquarters in Saranac Lake. The company connects small, independently owned hydro facilities with local households and businesses that want to buy carbon-free electricity instead of the default power mix on the grid.