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Vermont estate owners issue no-trespass orders to 23 neighbors in feud over 900-foot airstrip

“We’ve been ignored the whole way through."

Lincoln, VT · 15h

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Lincoln, Vermont Neighbors Fight Beta CEO's Backyard Airstrip for Years

A 900-foot grass landing strip on a 130-acre Lincoln, Vermont estate has turned neighbor against neighbor, cost one opponent an estimated $300,000, and triggered no-trespass orders against 23 people. The strip belongs to Kyle and Katie Clark, who want to fly small gas-powered planes from their property, and the fight over it has now reached the Vermont Supreme Court.

Lincoln, VT · 1d
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Lighten up and let ’em fly

An airstrip and float planes have shared a quiet Grand Isle road for years without trouble, so why can’t Lincoln live with a 900-foot runway the FAA has already cleared? Read the story on VTDigger here: Lighten up and let ’em fly .

Grand Isle, VT · 23h

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Beta Focusing Electric Airplane Sales on Cargo, Medical

Beta Technologies has focused recent sales of its Alia CX300 electric airplane on aeromedical and cargo customers as high fuel prices continue to squeeze operators, founder and CEO Kyle Clark told investors on November 3. He also predicted that Beta’s Alia 250 will be the first eVTOL aircraft to achieve FAA type certification, though he did not specify a current target for that milestone.

South Burlington, VT · 3d
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Burlington’s housing policies are working

The city of Burlington is draped in colorful vinyl sheets. The streets are blocked off by concrete slabs. The potholes seem to be growing by the day. Our policy makers are to blame for this construction-driven disarray. They are taking a multipronged approach to solving Burlington’s housing crisis. In...

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Burlington Sellers Are Cutting Prices as New Listings Dry Up

I need the Burlington market report data to write a valid excerpt. Please share which metrics have confirmed year-over-year changes.

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Neighbor Dispute Over Old Brick Store Roils Charlotte

Jolene Kao bought Charlotte’s iconic Old Brick Store in 2023, determined to revive the historic building as a bustling local hub, where people could shop, eat, and connect with friends and strangers alike. She installed an espresso bar, freshened up the menu of prepared food and began stocking the...

Charlotte, VT · 2d

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Sometimes leaving the workforce turns into a labor of love

From the 1970s to 2015 the number of prime-aged men engaged in the labor force dropped from about 95% participation to 88%. Some leave voluntarily. Others, not so much. In the latest installment of our series “Clocked Out,” which follows people who've left the workforce, we spoke with Ryan McCaffrey in Burlington, Vermont, who lost his job a year after learning of his son’s disability diagnosis.

Burlington, VT · 2d

VTDigger

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Wealth shouldn’t fast-track a private runway in Lincoln

Regulators approved an airstrip for Beta’s CEO without giving neighbors and town officials an open hearing. Read the story on VTDigger here: Wealth shouldn’t fast-track a private runway in Lincoln .

Lincoln, VT · 22h

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For new taxes, only room at the inn

“Any time you hear the word tax, that's got a negative connotation to a lot of people,” Bennington Selectboard Chair Tom Haley said. Read the story on VTDigger here: For new taxes, only room at the inn .

Hinesburg, VT · 21h

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Matt Harrington named VermontBiz Rising Star Alumni of the Year

Matt Harrington. Photo courtesy of Southwestern Vermont Chamber. Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Matt Harrington, has been named the 2026 Rising Star Alumni of the Year by Vermont Business Magazine (VermontBiz). Harrington was recognized during the publication's annual Rising Stars celebration on Wednesday, November 4, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington.

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Lake Champlain Chamber adds Ford and Crawford to team

The Lake Champlain Chamber has announced the addition of two new team members who will help further the Chamber’s mission of providing economic opportunity for all Vermonters. Rebecca Ford (formerly Doser) has joined the Chamber as Director of Strategic Communications & Public Relations, where she will lead integrated communications...

Burlington, VT · 2d

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UVM MBA program ranks #1 nationally

Real-World Impact Drives Grossman School of Business to the No. 1 Better World MBA in the U.S. and No. 3 Worldwide. Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont's Grossman School of Business has once again been recognized among the world's leading sustainability-focused business schools, earning a place in the global top three of Corporate Knights' 2026 Better World MBA ranking.

Burlington, VT · 23h

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Let's Build Homes announces recipients of inaugural Housing Champion Awards

Vermont Business Magazine Let's Build Homes has announced the recipients of our inaugural Housing Champion Awards, recognizing individuals and partnerships whose leadership and determination are helping Vermont address its crippling housing shortage. The awards celebrate the Vermonters who are making housing progress possible, from legislators advancing meaningful policy reforms to...

Vermont · 4d

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Danielle King named a 2026 Trailblazer in Economic Development

TDC President and CEO Danielle King has been recognized by City & State New York as one of its 2026 Trailblazers in Economic Development, representing the North Country on this year's list of influential leaders in economic growth. — PLATTSBURGH | TDC President and CEO Danielle King has been recognized by City & State New York as one of its 2026 Trailblazers in Economic Development, representing the North Country on this year's list of influential leaders advancing economic growth and job creation across New York State.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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Adirondack ‘Hub’ towns target shovel-ready housing solutions

Roger Friedman, a semi-retired real estate agent in Schroon Lake, has heard the sentiment more than once from house-hunters ambling around the North Country. “They didn’t intend to reside here,” he said. “But they stopped their car, got out, felt this vibe in the town and said, ‘We don’t need to look anymore; we’ve gotta find something here.’”

Schroon Lake, NY · 3d

VTDigger

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Workers at Lake Champlain Chocolates push to unionize

Employees will vote later this month on whether to accept representation, with some seeking better compensation and changes to the company’s workplace environment. Read the story on VTDigger here: Workers at Lake Champlain Chocolates push to unionize .

Burlington, VT · 3d

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November '26 Newsletter: UVM Leahy Institute & Office of Engagement

Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships The Leahy Institute uplifts the work of thinkers and doers in a variety of disciplines. From agriculture to healthcare, data to education, what connects these experts is a shared commitment to strengthening Vermont's rural communities. This spirit was on full display at our Climate Innovation...

Burlington, VT · 3d