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Dozens of Chittenden County residents question affordability amid economic development
Winooski, VT– Some Chittenden County residents say living in their own community is increasingly unaffordable. Senator Peter Welch listened to these concerns in Winooski Tuesday night. When you think of the City of Winooski, you don’t typically think of a rural community. But with a population of about 8,000...
Burlington to revitalize Bank and Cherry streets, with outdoor spaces and grass plantings
The Burlington Department of Public Works is looking for community feedback on the reconstruction of Pine and St. Paul streets between Bank and Cherry streets, along with design ideas to revitalize Bank and Cherry. The multi-year project is part of the Great Streets reinvestment into downtown. The project has already...
Montpelier hires new fire chief
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Montpelier is getting a new fire chief. Derek Libby, who is currently a deputy fire chief for Burlington, will assume his new role as Montpelier’s fire chief in August. Libby replaces Chief Robert Gowans, who is ending his 45-year career in the Capital City. Libby...
Trials & Tribulations: A week inside Vermont's busiest courthouse reveals a judicial system plagued by delays
It had taken 569 days, but Ashley Richards' trial was finally set to begin. A dozen jurors waited to take their seats in Courtroom 3A at the Judge Edward J. Costello Courthouse. The court officer and judge's assistant were in their places. So were attorneys for the prosecution and defense, the witnesses, and the victim.
People hit the trails for start of Vermont hiking season
HUNTINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Memorial Day weekend kicks off Vermont hiking season, so I hit the trails to see how people are stepping into warmer months. From the views to the sounds, locals are excited to hit the trails. “It’s really such a jewel,” said Sarah Sparks of Addison....
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