Zuckerman: Governor should compromise on education, legislature on land use
As an organic farmer, I’ve dedicated my life to advocating for Vermont’s working landscape and the families who rely on it. My passion extends to supporting public schools and championing the opportunities that quality education provides to children from all backgrounds. I do not say what follows lightly.
Op-Ed: Will Vermont allow hunters to bait bears with garbage?
On February 18, the Vermont Bowhunters Association petitioned the state Fish and Wildlife Board to lift the ban on hunting bears over garbage. A decision is expected on April 22.
EFUD commissioner Sherman seeks re-election to a 1-year term
To the voters of the Edward Farrar Utility District: As a Waterbury resident since moving here in 2010 from Stowe, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in a number of organizations that help shape the public life of the Waterbury community.
EFUD commissioner Rick Weston seeks re-election to a 1-year term
To the voters of the Edward Farrar Utility District: On Wednesday, May 13, an election for three seats on the Edward Farrar Utility District Board of Commissioners will be held.
Op-Ed: We all need public health. Public health needs you.
In my first six months on the job as Vermont’s Health Commissioner, I’ve learned so much about the work we do as a state to provide one another with the opportunity to enjoy healthy lives.
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School board to lawmakers: No spending caps
The Harwood Unified Union School Board sent the letter below to state legislators, addressing this to state Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, D-Brattleboro, chair of the House Ways & Means Committee.
Rep. Sibilia: Land use policy won’t work without Vermonters on board
Vermont has a responsibility to address climate change and protect our communities and the natural systems that support us. We have seen firsthand the damage a changing climate is doing across our state, from flooding that damages homes and roads to increasing wildfire risk and the growing threat to species we depend on.
LETTER: Hannah’s House $25,000 campaign supports a critical milestone
May is Mental Health Month, but at Hannah’s House, every day is dedicated to supporting the well-being of our community. For 15 years, we’ve provided mental health counseling, education, and outreach for people of all ages in the Mad River Valley and Waterbury areas.
Letter: What’s in a meal? Feeding our Central Vermont neighbors
Central Vermont Council on Aging is beyond grateful to those who give their time and talent to the mission of supporting older adults to age with dignity and choice, without whom this fragile system could not function.
Op-Ed: Build it, but they will not come
The belief that Vermont needs more housing with the expectation that those homes will attract new families and workers seeking employment opportunities, defies our history and common sense.
LETTER: The case against bear-baiting prioritizes ecological integrity, public safety
As a conservation biologist who resides in South Starksboro, I was alarmed to learn that the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board is considering a petition to allow hunting bears with bait. If this were allowed, it would contradict the recommendations of Fish and Wildlife Department biologists.
League of Women Voters: Executive Order is ‘an attack not only on voters, but on how elections are run’
The League of Women Voters of Vermont issued the following statement on April 2 in response to President Trump's March 31 Executive Order titled, “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections.”
LETTER: H.723 eases rules for landowners to post land
There's a lot of talk right now about landowner rights being violated and government overreach, but there's a bill, H.723, in the Vermont Senate, that seeks to help Vermonters.
LETTER: ‘No Kings 3’ thanks and more ahead from Indivisible Mad River Valley
Indivisible Mad River Valley thanks all who turned out on March 28 for the No Kings Day rally. Organizers invite the community to the group’s next meeting on April 6.
LETTER: Waterbury’s No Kings 3 was a success
Waterbury’s No Kings 3 was a huge success. We had a little over 400 participants rally in solidarity to stand up for democracy! If you participated or drove by and honked, thank you, you rock!
LETTER: Bill on school spending hits one mark, misses others
In an attempt to address the hot-button issues of school budgets and property taxes, the Vermont House of Representatives is now considering Senate bill 220, a bill that would significantly harm our school system.
LETTER: Broadband board needs Waterbury volunteer
Waterbury is seeking a town resident to serve on the Governing Board of the regional communications union district, NEK Broadband – NEKCV – for short after its merger with CVFiber in 2024.
LETTER: Take your signs to No Kings and beyond
To the Community: Good citizens. This weekend, many of you will be taking a stand for democracy, for human decency, for truth, for the preservation of American values.
Tax Commissioner: Don’t leave money on the table this tax season
I know that there are a lot of Vermonters out there who are concerned about the cost of living in our state. As a lifelong Vermonter, a father, a grandfather, a son to parents retired in Vermont, and as Vermont’s commissioner of taxes, I am too.