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Homelessness Rises in Chittenden County, Drops Across Vermont

There was a slight uptick in the number of homeless people in Chittenden County this year, as well as a troubling increase in the number of homeless children across Vermont. That’s according to the point-in-time count, a snapshot of the number of homeless people identified across the state on one night in January. A report analyzing the count was released by a coalition of homelessness advocates on Tuesday.

Chittenden County, VT · 15h
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Emotionally charged Vermont town merger gets a revote

Voters in Troy will have another vote on whether to merge the town with the village of North Troy on Monday.

Troy, VT · 2d
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South Burlington pet store closing permanently

The Pet Advantage on Dorset Street in South Burlington announced Friday that they will close for good this winter.

South Burlington, VT · 4d

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From Vietnam to Afghanistan: A Vermont Guard member’s lifetime of service

COLCHESTER – “At midnight it was time to move,” said retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Pete Ferrell, recalling a night in Afghanistan. He gripped the handle of one of the four corners of a field stretcher carrying a wounded soldier. A tray of medical equipment on the soldier’s chest chirped as it monitored vital signs and sustained him. The team of four soldiers locked step, carrying the patient onto a plane bound for a higher level of care.

Waterbury, VT · 3d
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Water shutdown planned in Montpelier for Nov. 10

A water shutdown impacting several areas is scheduled to begin in the City of Montpelier Tuesday night.

Montpelier, VT · 1d

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Looks like victory, but there’s nothing easy about this

This one is short and sweet. I rarely do short and sweet. The blue tsunami caught me by surprise, significant surprise. So many other predicted wins that have never played out solidified my pessimism. My immediate reaction: “Democrats, don’t f*** it up.” Don’t get cocky and start strutting around like...

Greensboro, VT · 1d

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Smuggler’s Notch closing, possibly for the winter

Vermont Route 108 is closing Tuesday evening, and could be closed until the spring, say Vermont transportation officials.

Cambridge, VT · 16h

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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, November 11-18

Lyric Theatre prepares audiences for the most wonderful time. of the year with its production of Elf the Musical at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. Based on the early-2000s blockbuster starring Will Ferrell, this rollicking holiday musical brings the tale of Buddy — an elf-raised human who journeys to New York City to find his father — from the screen to the stage.

Vermont · 1d

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The U.S. State Capital Without a McDonald's

There’s a city in America where the Golden Arches simply do not exist. No drive-thru. No value meal. No familiar red-and-yellow sign glowing from a strip mall. While this might sound like a quirk from a small town somewhere off the beaten path, this city is actually a state capital – the seat of government ... Read more

Montpelier, VT · 5d

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Winooski commission votes against proposed horse carriage rides

WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - Winooski will not move forward with plans for horse carriage rides after the city’s Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission voted against approving a draft permit at a meeting on Tuesday night. The vote against recommending the plan was unanimous. The plan will not move forward...

Winooski, VT · 14h

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People come first for this town's delinquent tax collector

In many towns across the state, final property tax payments come due in the month of November. If you miss the due date, you’re late. But if you wait long enough, you find yourself in the land of delinquency. Sandra Ferver has held the positions of town clerk and...

Worcester, VT · 2d

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Burlington apartments ​for rent saw price increases since last October

Renters in Burlington saw apartment listing prices increase 3% from October 2025's median of $2,100, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,165 in October. Median listing prices in Burlington are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $2,175 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.burlingtonfreepress.com Out of 318 rental listings in Burlington, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,836, 5% higher than September, when they were $1,750. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly rose from $1,775. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $2,190, compared to $2,200. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,225. Statewide, Vermont rental listing prices are unchanged since September's median of $1,900. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical price

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Measles cases found in Orleans County, health officials warn

“The risk presented to most Vermonters by the current situation is low,” the Vermont Health Department said, but it is asking providers to be on alert. Read the story on VTDigger here: Measles cases found in Orleans County, health officials warn .

Orleans County, VT · 1d

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Burlington fall sweep is about more than appearances

While the second annual fall street sweep is picking up plenty of leaves, litter and dust, Queen City sweepers are also helping to keep Lake Champlain clean.

Burlington, VT · 23h

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Scout troops honor veterans in Georgia parade

GEORGIA, Vt. (WCAX) - Scout troops from around the state came together Saturday morning to honor veterans at the annual Scouting Salute to Veterans Parade in Georgia. Troops from Georgia, Milton, Fairfax and Bethel were among those that took part in honoring all veterans. The Boy Scouts of America’s Green Mountain Council organizes the event.

Milton, VT · 2d

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Montpelier has its long-awaited housing blueprint for Country Club Road

DEW Properties plans to build roughly 108 housing units in its initial phase. Residents won’t move in for several years. Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier has its long-awaited housing blueprint for Country Club Road .

Montpelier, VT · 1d

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Washington County voters approve $54.9 million bond for new career center

MONTPELIER – Voters in Washington County supported an effort to nearly double the Central Vermont Career Center, approving a $54.9 million bond to build a new campus, Nov. 3. The current technical education center at Barre’s Spaulding High School only has space for about 250 students. Last year more...

Washington County, VT · 14h

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Air Force veteran takes a ride of a lifetime

A New York and Vermont-based organization celebrates veterans by giving them a flight to honor their service free of charge. Read the story on VTDigger here: Air Force veteran takes a ride of a lifetime .

Shelburne, VT · 1d

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LETTER: A commission that cannot condemn a shove

In late September, state Rep. Troy Headrick, I-Burlington, was shoved at a private gathering in Burlington. He had organized the invitation-only meeting at Rock Point with allies of the Abenaki First Nation at Odanak to examine the evidence behind Vermont's tribal recognitions. When four members of the state-recognized Abenaki Nation...

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Vermont Agency of Education holds Statewide Strategic Planning Retreat

Vermont Business Magazine On November 5, the Vermont Agency of Education was joined by over 300 educators and other partners from across Vermont in Stowe for the Agency’s second annual Statewide Strategic Planning Retreat. The all-day event follows publication of the Agency’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan last month and provided an opportunity for stakeholders across Vermont to unite on implementing a statewide vision for education.

Vermont · 17h