Burlington School Board Hires Design Team for New High School

By Alison Novak Posted on December 14, 2021 at 10:20PM

nightmare ... So I do hope we get a chance to revisit those issues that are still there, and will be until we make a decisive move."

Media Note: Printing Problems Mount for Several Vermont Newspapers

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on December 14, 2021 at 3:58PM

“We’ve had to whittle down to only two shifts a day instead of three because of staff shortages,” Heathman said. “The weekend is not a catchup time for us.

Balint Banks $125,000 on First Day of Congressional Campaign

By Kevin McCallum Posted on December 14, 2021 at 2:43PM

In the fundraising press release, Balint expressed gratitude for her donors and focused on the grassroots nature of the campaign she hopes to run. “I am astonished and overwhelmed with the level of support we received yesterday," she said in the release.

Organic Dairy Farmers Win a Six-Month Reprieve From Horizon

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on December 14, 2021 at 10:07AM

Welch’s office on Monday hailed the extension as good news but added that Danone — which recently applied for B Corp status, a designation for companies that have pledged to hold themselves to high standards of purpose, accountability and transparency — could do more. When it announced in October it wouldn’t renew the contracts, Danone said it was too costly to ship milk to the nearest available organic processors, in Virginia and near Buffalo, N.Y. The news spurred an outcry among dairy farmers and groups that support them.

Burlington Council Hotly Debates Removal of Sears Lane Encampment

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on December 14, 2021 at 12:17AM

But instead of assigning higher weights to these districts, a task force of eight legislators has proposed instead giving them "categorical aid" to support English-learners. The letter says treating students differently based on their language and country of origin "is, plain and simple, a discriminatory policy."

Gov. Scott to Appoint Three House Members After Resignations

By Sasha Goldstein Posted on December 13, 2021 at 2:05PM

Colston also serves as deputy mayor on the Winooski City Council and plans to retire from that body, as well, once his term is up after Town Meeting Day in March. The Winooski News, an online outlet, first reported Colston's announcement, which he made during the December 6 council meeting.

Vermont Sen. Becca Balint Announces Run for U.S. House

By Kevin McCallum Posted on December 13, 2021 at 6:26AM

Vermont Teacher Groomed Student From Age 11, Raped Her, Affidavit Says

By Alison Novak Posted on December 10, 2021 at 6:15PM

employees," the statement continues. "We will be cooperating with law enforcement and supporting our children and families.

Burlington Levels Sears Lane Homeless Encampment

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on December 10, 2021 at 4:23PM

On Friday morning, city social workers spoke with campers who quietly watched the encampment being destroyed. Crews did save some free-standing structures, including a tiny home built by former camper Sarino Macri, who has been staying at a South Burlington inn the last few weeks.

Champlain College Selects Alex Hernandez as Its Next President

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on December 10, 2021 at 12:17PM

plan and stay 10 years and fall in love with Vermont and stay at Champlain and have a great experience,” Finney said. I think there is a way better than 50-50 chance that will happen.”