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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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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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Pandemic Moves to the Countryside Strained Housing in Rural Northeast Towns

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many city residents headed for small towns and the countryside. Little is known about what this shift meant for the American communities that took in the newcomers. Fresh arrivals can bring new energy, but a rapid influx can also strain housing and services in places with limited resources. The question matters beyond the pandemic: as climate change worsens, more people are expected to relocate to escape floods, heat and other hazards, and the northeastern United States is seen as a likely destination.

New Hampshire · 2d
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The Financial Wire

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Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30

Winter utility shutoff protections begin Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, and Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30. The three programs work differently. New Jersey pauses electric, sewer and water shutoffs for households that can show they qualify, Illinois limits heating shutoffs on freezing days, and Vermont pays for fuel... The post Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 3d

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 · 23h

Aviation International News

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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

VTDigger

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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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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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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

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Vermont income tax collections reach $1.5 billion in 2024

Vermont’s total state tax revenue in 2024 reached $4.6 billion, of which $1.5 billion, representing 32.3%, was derived from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories and up...

Vermont · 2d

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Vermont Governor, Nova Scotia Premier Sign MOU on Offshore Wind Energy, Transmission Planning

Vermont Governor Phil Scott and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston in late October signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Vermont and Nova Scotia that establishes a framework for collaboration on offshore wind energy, electricity transmission planning, and regional grid integration. The three-year agreement will support information sharing and explore opportunities...

Vermont · 2d

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VLT: Good news for Vermont's land and waters

This week, we're taking a moment to celebrate people and collaborations that are making a positive difference across Vermont. The Corse family in Whitingham and Paul Harlow in Westminster recently received major awards recognizing their leadership and contributions in farming and caring for the land. We're also sharing a story about a restoration project that uses natural materials and processes to strengthen a vulnerable roadway, while improving habitat and river health.

Vermont · 1d

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Survey: Half of Vermont businesses hiked prices this year

Pinched by a strained economy, Vermont businesses are raising prices, forgoing expansion and dabbling in artificial intelligence, a new survey by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce found. 40% of surveyed companies rated the current business climate in Vermont as poor or very poor. Negative feelings spiked significantly from a year...

Vermont · 11h

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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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Vermont Manufacturers Explore Policy Solutions to Strengthen Economic Competitiveness

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce convened manufacturing leaders and legislators at the State House on October 6 for a policy retreat focused on strengthening Vermont’s manufacturing sector and addressing challenges affecting business competitiveness. Through candid discussions, participants shared their experiences, identified common challenges, and explored opportunities to create a more predictable, affordable, and competitive business environment.

Vermont · 1d

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Vermont invests over $300K in specialty crop industry through Block Grant Program

USDA funding will strengthen produce, maple, nursery, and other specialty crop industries across the state. Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces a $333,428 investment in the specialty crop industries through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Projects funded by this program focus on the competitiveness of fruit, vegetable, maple, and nursery crop industries in the state.

Vermont · 1d

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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 · 1d