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Welch Announces He'll Run for Leahy's Senate Seat

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on November 22, 2021 at 6:00AM

Paul Dame, the new chair of the VTGOP, said he was surprised by what he called the “dark tone” of Welch's remarks “about our imperiled democracy.” “If our democracy is imperiled, I think it begs the question, ‘Whose leadership brought us there?’” Dame said in a video statement.

A hopeful message from Butch + Babe's in Burlington. The restaurant has since closed permanently.

Chittenden County's Retail Vacancy Rate Has Doubled Since 2019

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on November 21, 2021 at 7:47PM

Although businesses have been allowed to reopen fully, COVID-19 is still playing a big role in consumers’ decisions. The state’s infection rate is as high as it’s ever been, and although vaccinations have made many people feel safer, Huneke said, some of her customers tell her they’re still leery of entering stores.

A pedestrian heading from Burlington to South Burlington Friday afternoon

Federal Funding Approved for Bridge to Carry Cyclists, Pedestrians Across I-89

By Chelsea Edgar Posted on November 19, 2021 at 4:11PM

During the pandemic, architectural firm Freeman French Freeman sketched out how the project could take shape, routing the pedestrians to a crossing south of the current vehicle bridge. That was part of the firm's "Imagine This: Designing a Better Vermont" series of conceptual designs.

U.S. Education Chief Swings By Burlington Schools, Vaccine Clinic

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on November 19, 2021 at 2:52PM

Cardona then popped into Champlain’s vaccination clinic for students aged 5 to 11, the youngest demographic eligible COVID-19 vaccines. Some students clutched stuffed animals and fought back nervous tears as health workers swabbed their arms in preparation for the jab.

Essex Denies Development Proposal By Rick Bove, Citing History of Violations

By Derek Brouwer Posted on November 19, 2021 at 1:05AM

regardless of income, race, or gender.” the press release stated. “Where we have fallen short, we are working to do the right thing.”

A sign in front of Burlington High School

Vermont Relaxes PCB Standards, But Impact on Burlington School Project Unclear

By Alison Novak Posted on November 18, 2021 at 12:35PM

, can we?" Hornbuckle said in May that airborne PCBs can be remediated using a "targeted materials approach."

AG Clears Rutland Cop Who Fatally Shot Man in McDonald's Bathroom

By Derek Brouwer Posted on November 17, 2021 at 5:43PM

The AG's office wrote that Rose's account of the events in the bathroom "was corroborated by an independent eyewitness." Donovan's chief of staff, Charity Clark, said the eyewitness was a McDonald's employee who was sitting in a dining booth.

Gov. Phil Scott at Tuesday's press conference

Scott to Open Door to Local Mask Mandates in Vermont

By Alison Novak Posted on November 16, 2021 at 4:39PM

"While we appreciate this step toward giving Vermonters more tools to promote public health," the leaders' statement read, "we are deeply disappointed that there is not a broader approach to keeping Vermonters safe and our health care system afloat." In his weekly data report, Finance Commissioner Mike Piecak said that case numbers continue to rise.

Councilors listening during Monday's meeting

Burlington Councilors Block Sears Lane Discussion at Heated Meeting

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on November 16, 2021 at 12:59AM

Weinberger wants councilors to offer as much as $160,000 a year — about $30,000 more than the high end of the advertised salary range. He’s also asked them to hire a civilian recruiter and public information officer, and, for $75,000, to hire a professional search firm.

Weinberger Wants Burlington Council to Beef Up Police Chief Search

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on November 15, 2021 at 1:54PM

Tracy also said that he's wary of the police chief retaining the final say on officer discipline. "We've seen this tendency over time to issue disciplinary decisions that are minimal in light of the misconduct that took place," he said.

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