State House event shares report on Vt. news ecosystem & journalism awards
Leaders from a newly formed journalism organization in Vermont, the Vermont Community Foundation, and state government gathered for a press conference last week at the Vermont State House to share a recent report on the state of Vermont’s news media landscape and mark the inaugural round of Local Civic Journalism Awards to more than a dozen news organizations.
Fundraising nets $2.8 million for Mad River Glen’s 1,100-acre purchase
A community fundraising push netted $2.8 million for the Mad River Glen Cooperative to move ahead with its purchase of approximately 1,100 acres surrounding the Mad River Glen ski area.
Cabot Hosiery Mills promotes operations chief to president
Based in Northfield with a manufacturing facility in Waterbury, Cabot Hosiery Mills on Monday announced the promotion of Angelica Taylor from chief operations officer to president.
Shows go on for Waterbury businesses awaiting court action on lease dispute
A court hearing involving a dispute over the rental arrangements for multiple small businesses on Stowe Street in Waterbury has been postponed, with the affected tenants carrying on with business as usual, including new visual arts and music events.
The Valley Reporter creates nonprofit trust to secure its future
As the Vermont media landscape changes, The Valley Reporter is joining many of the state’s longest publishing newspapers in creating a nonprofit arm to allow the paper to seek grants and accept tax deductible donations.
Ben & Jerry’s tops 2024 wastewater violations list for reporting lapses
A state announcement of industrial wastewater pretreatment permit violations reports that Ben & Jerry’s ice cream plant in Waterbury topped the list of 17 companies that logged infractions in 2024.
Newly formed Vermont Journalism Coalition names first board of directors
A newly formed nonprofit dedicated to supporting and sustaining Vermont journalism has elected its first board of directors, including Waterbury Roundabout editor Lisa Scagliotti.
Mad River Glen gets a chance to buy 1,100 acres
Mad River Glen is moving to secure more than 1,100 acres of surrounding forestland in what is described as a once-in-a-generation conservation opportunity that would permanently protect critical terrain, ecological habitat and the backcountry character that defines the Fayston skier-owned ski area.
Zenbarn celebrates 9 years of music, community, culture
Waterbury Center’s culture hub Zenbarn is turning 9 years old, and a celebration is planned for Nov. 15 to mark the occasion.
Revitalizing Waterbury kicks off annual holiday projects, hosts business forum
Several annual holiday efforts in Waterbury happen each year through the work of staff and volunteers with Revitalizing Waterbury as November and December are two of the busiest months of the year for the community and economic development nonprofit.
Saturday: Maxi’s throws 20th anniversary bash
Waterbury institution Maxi’s Restaurant marks 20 years in business this month and owner Tom Bryant is throwing an all-day party on Saturday with a free breakfast buffet early in the day and live music until 9 p.m.
Ben & Jerry’s owner delays spinoff amid federal shutdown as founders continue push for brand’s independence
Unilever, the owner of Ben & Jerry’s, announced Tuesday that, due to the federal government shutdown, the conglomerate would postpone the creation of a spinoff company that would operate the Vermont brand.
Northern Woodlands editor wins Society of American Foresters award
The Center for Northern Woodlands Education Board of Directors announced this week that Editor Meghan McCarthy McPhaul has been awarded the Society of American Foresters 2025 Outstanding Forestry Journalism Award.
Ben and Jerry speak out as Unilever spins off ice cream division
Ben & Jerry's founders, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, on Tuesday sent an open letter to the board of the Vermont ice cream maker's owner, Unilever, concerned over the spinoff of some of its food products, including Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc, as first reported by VermontBiz in 2024.
After two decades of ‘magic,’ Waterbury toy store prepares to close
In the heart of Waterbury Village, there’s a toy store called The Tiny Acorn. Sally and Bob Dain have owned and run the store for two decades. At the end of this summer, they plan to retire. The Tiny Acorn will close on August 15.
Vt. attorney general announces $150k fine for private parking company using practices that ‘trick consumers’ to pay fees
A parking company with more than two dozen private lots in the Burlington area and two in Waterbury has agreed to pay a hefty fine after the Vermont attorney general found it was using deceptive ticketing practices.
Ben & Jerry’s to halt Waterbury tours, limit access for site construction
If you’re looking to spend time at the Ben & Jerry’s Waterbury factory beyond getting a scoop and a quick visit to the gift shop, mark your calendar for a nearly two-week closure coming up.
Central Vt. Medical Center to screen ‘American Delivery’ documentary on growing U.S. maternal health crisis
A free film screening to be hosted next week by University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center will explore the roles of nursing and midwifery can play in solving a crisis in American obstetrical care
Rental registry deadline is May 1 using new town permit website
Waterbury’s efforts to focus on housing are taking a step forward as an online residential rental registry has launched using a new town permitting website. May 1 is the signup deadline.
Under new ownership, WDEV seeks a second wind
After acquiring the historic station from the Squier family, Myers Mermel has sought to reach a broader audience with a renewed emphasis on commentary and news.