Name change in store for Revitalizing Waterbury; annual meeting honors Katya d’Angelo
A name change is coming soon for Waterbury’s community and economic development organization as Revitalizing Waterbury members were asked at last week’s annual meeting to vote on becoming “Discover Waterbury.”
Michaels on the Hill shutters after two decades
Michaels on the Hill, the fine-dining restaurant perched high along Vermont Route 100 in Waterbury Center, has closed its doors after over 20 years.
Cabot and Smarties unveil novel candy collaboration
Just in time to hit Easter baskets, Smarties Candy Company and Cabot Creamery have unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in snack engineering: Seriously Smart Cheese, the world’s first cheddar-forward candy tablet.
Red Hen café moving to Montpelier
MONTPELIER — The Red Hen café and retail shop, at the Camp Meade complex in Middlesex, is moving to Montpelier.
Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop lands a new owner
After more than three years of searching for a new owner, Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop has changed hands.
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.