Sugarbush Real Estate gets new ownership
After decades of leadership from longtime owners Cindy Carr and Brian Shea, the independent Sugarbush Real Estate brokerage firm has changed hands.
Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity welcomes new homeowners in Randolph
On a recent chilly Sunday afternoon, community members, volunteers, students, and project partners gathered in Randolph to celebrate a major milestone for Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity and welcome new homeowners Rose and Mediatrice to their new homes.
Sugarbush Golf Course re-opens for the season in temporary facilities
Less than a year after a fire at the Sugarbush Golf Course in Warren destroyed Hogan’s Pub and the adjacent golf course clubhouse last fall, golfers are back on the course, using temporary facilities (which are construction trailers).
Fundraiser supports salon closed after owner’s son critically injured
Sunflower Salon on Main Street in Waterbury remains temporarily closed since mid-April as owner Kelly Richardson has focused on her son’s hospital treatment following a motorcycle crash in Marshfield.
Cabot Hosiery Mills announces VP of Sales
Vermont sock manufacturer Cabot Hosiery Mills announced the appointment of Dan Leonardi as Vice President of Sales this week.
Circus Smirkus calls off 2026 Big Top Tour
Facing serious financial challenges following last year’s summer tour, Circus Smirkus will not be on the road this summer to Waterbury or its dozen or so other venues in Vermont and around New England.
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.