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I live in my barn so I can afford to stay in Vermont

Not every short-term rental belongs to a wealthy out-of-stater. For some of us, it’s the only way to survive. Read the story on VTDigger here: I live in my barn so I can afford to stay in Vermont .

Vermont · 1h

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Heritage Family CU opens Contact Center, reaffirming commitment to Rutland

From left to right, Association of Vermont Credit Unions President/Chief Executive Officer Carrie Allen, Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Executive Director Sarah Furman, Rutland City Alderman Alex Adams, Heritage Family Credit Union President/CEO Chris Gomez, and City of Rutland Mayor Tom Donahue. Vermont Business Magazine Heritage Family...

Rutland, VT · 1d
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Moriah Chamber welcome new director

MORIAH | The Moriah Chamber of Commerce has welcomed aboard a new executive director, and if she has anything to say about it, the Chamber will start to see noticeable development and a wider reach. Megan DuShane, a North Country native, picked up the baton this past September, and is eagerly looking to a brighter future for the local businesses fighting the good fight.

Moriah, NY · 1d
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Vermonters Consider Alternative Heat Sources Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

The 250 gallons of heating oil that Nate Thames had delivered to his Vershire home last fall cost him $3.21 per gallon, or about $800. This August, after heating oil prices spiked to $4.73 per gallon, that same delivery ran him nearly $1,200. Relatively speaking, though, his timing was good: Prices in Vermont just soared past $6 per gallon.

Vermont · 8h
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VTDigger

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Vermont can’t build its way to affordability

Every acre of open land lost to development makes Vermont less special, not less expensive. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont can’t build its way to affordability .

Vermont · 1d

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Many Vermonters struggle with housing costs. Few lose their homes

While Vermonters often hear about the state's housing affordability crisis, comparatively few homeowners are actually losing their homes to foreclosure. In fact, Vermont had the lowest foreclosure rate in the country in August, according to ATTOM, a real estate data and analytics company that tracks housing markets nationwide. Its data showed Vermont’s foreclosure rates declined in August, with just one foreclosure for every 67,808 housing units.

Vermont · 2d

The Money Overview

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Vermont bars winter gas and electric shutoffs from Nov. 1 through March 31 on days forecast below 10 degrees, and below 32 degrees for households with anyone 62 or older who notifies the utility

Vermont households served by a gas or electric utility are shielded from cutoffs for unpaid bills on the coldest winter days, under rules the Public Utility Commission adopted. From Nov. 1 through March 31, a utility may not disconnect a home when the forecast is below 10 degrees, and the line rises to below 32 […] The post Vermont bars winter gas and electric shutoffs from Nov. 1 through March 31 on days forecast below 10 degrees, and below 32 degrees for households with anyone 62 or older who notifies the utility appeared first on The Money Overview .

Vermont · 3d

VTDigger

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Mya Adams is soaring toward a career in aviation

Mya’s love of aviation started with a documentary. With help from Habitat for Aviation and Early College, she’s now a Vermont State student working toward becoming a flight instructor—and maybe even an aerial firefighter. Read the story on VTDigger here: Mya Adams is soaring toward a career in aviation .

Vermont · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Rutland County needs 5,000 new homes by 2040, planners say

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - As the need for housing grows, the Rutland Regional Planning Commission says one-third of the county’s households struggle to afford basic needs after paying for housing. Rates for Rutland real estate remain high, even more so for first-time homeowners. “We do still have first-time home...

Rutland, VT · 1d

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Home heating oil prices about $2.50 higher than last year, EIA says

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Colder weather is on its way after a few weeks of above-average temperatures, and home heating oil prices are about $2.50 higher than they were this time last year. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, home heating oil prices are just over $6 a gallon.

Vermont · 20h

VTDigger

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A different kind of return: Investing in Vermont’s future

A new short film from the Vermont Community Foundation explores how mission investing is helping build housing, support local businesses, and create opportunities across Vermont. Through stories from around the state, the film shows how charitable dollars can be put to work locally while seeking financial returns that support future giving. Read the story on VTDigger here: A different kind of return: Investing in Vermont’s future .

Vermont · 1d

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Shelburne explores increase in local option tax

SHELBURNE – The selectboard is weighing a proposal to increase Shelburne’s local option tax from 1% to 2%. The increased tax, which would require voter and legislative approval, could be levied on local sales, rooms, meals and alcohol in order to support the fiscal year 2027 budget. The...

Shelburne, VT · 2d

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Yanow to Represent Alan Wire in New England

Alan Wire, Sikeston, MO, has announced the appointment of Yanow Inc, Stoughton, MA, as the company’s new sales representative for the six-state New England territory, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The move represents a new market for Alan Wire, which has not previously had...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Salerno Packaging to Host Plattsburgh Hiring Event

Salerno Packaging and ETS Workforce Solutions will hold a hiring event Tuesday from one to five at fourteen Gus Lapham Lane in Plattsburgh. Openings include machine operators, extrusion leads, maintenance workers and process technicians, with hourly pay ranging from nineteen to forty dollars. Job seekers can tour the facility, interview and potentially receive an offer. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring two forms of identification and wear closed-toe shoes. Resumes are optional.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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Saranac Lake awards cannabis tax revenue to four local projects

Approved by the Village Board of Trustees on Oct. 13, the awards direct local cannabis sales tax revenue toward youth programs, community well-being, and recreational opportunities for Village residents. SARANAC LAKE | The Village of Saranac Lake recognized four local organizations at a grant presentation outside Harrietstown Town Hall on Nov. 9.

Saranac Lake, NY · 1d

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Cashman attends Small Business Hearing in Albany

ALBANY | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) attended a legislative hearing in Albany Tuesday morning on the impact and effectiveness of economic development programs that were funded in this year’s state budget. “Throughout the duration of my recent municipal tour, I have been able to sit down and speak...

Albany, NY · 21h

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Loon Lake landowners sue town of Franklin over building moratorium

A new battle in a series of legal entanglements is underway over a proposed 52-lot subdivision and beach on Loon Lake in Franklin County. Owners of more than 800 acres are suing the town of Franklin and its attorney over a one-year building moratorium the board enacted in a 3-2 vote on June 10.

Franklin County, NY · 2d

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Coakley Home and Hardware Becomes Employee Owned

Coakley Home and Hardware is now owned by its employees. The business, founded in 1902, has stores in Canton and Saranac Lake. Employees completed the purchase from Bill Coakley October thirtieth, forming a cooperative with thirty worker owners. The Cooperative Development Institute helped with training, governance and financing resources. Coakley, who began planning for retirement two years ago, will stay on as a consultant. The business employs more than fifty people.

Saranac Lake, NY · 2d

Times Union

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North Country commissary kitchen fuels schools with local produce, meals

The kitchen mixes up handmade ranch dressing from North Country Creamery yogurt.

Peru, NY · 2d