Scott Names Former Political Rival Hallquist to Lead Broadband Expansion

By Kevin McCallum Posted on July 12, 2021 at 4:27PM

An Extensive Blue-Green Algae Bloom Closes Beaches in Burlington

By Alison Novak Posted on July 12, 2021 at 4:07PM

Jet Fuel Shortage Hits Burlington International Airport

By Matthew Roy Posted on July 11, 2021 at 10:37PM

Airlines own their own fuel, and were affected in different ways, he said. Both Jet Blue and Frontier had fuel on hand; later Sunday, a load arrived for United, he said. It was unclear how many flights were grounded or delayed on Sunday; BTV's online flight status report showed several departures were delayed throughout the day.

Southern Vermont's Jamaica Cottage Shop Sold to New Hampshire Company

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on July 9, 2021 at 5:13PM

WHS Homes didn’t immediately return a message seeking more details about plans for Jamaica Cottage Shop. The New Hampshire company owns three brands: Timberpeg Homes, Real Log Homes and American Post & Beam.

Burlington Airport Director Gene Richards Placed On Leave Following Complaint

By Derek Brouwer Posted on July 6, 2021 at 12:37PM

Updated at 4:25 p.m. Burlington International Airport aviation director Gene Richards is on administrative leave pending an investigation, Burlington city officials confirmed Tuesday.

Vermont's Loon Conservation Gets Lift From Oil Spill Settlement

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on July 5, 2021 at 1:45PM

Loons live on North American lakes, and like many species they suffered population declines as a result of habitat loss, hunting and other factors in the 20th century. By the 1980s, they had almost disappeared from Vermont, said Hanson.

Burlington to Pay $45K Settlement in Kilburn Wrongful Death Case

By Derek Brouwer Posted on July 3, 2021 at 12:27PM

The city has denied their claims, and recently filed motions for summary judgment in both cases. The filing in the Meli case reveals that Bellavance was suspended for four days without pay following an internal investigation into the incident.

Scott Vetoes Rental Housing Registry Bill

By Kevin McCallum Posted on July 2, 2021 at 2:36PM

Lawmakers had said that an epidemic of substandard housing in the state has left local health officials ill-equipped to police the problem, necessitating state intervention. The bill also includes $5 million in grants to help landlords fix up blighted properties and help with downpayment assistance for some first-time homebuyers.

New Law Means Vermonters Will No Longer Pay 'Tampon Tax'

By Alison Novak Posted on June 30, 2021 at 5:01PM

Though the 6 percent tax may seem nominal for some, "every little bit of money counts" for people struggling to make ends meet, Brown added. With the law in effect, the state will lose out on about $685,000 in tax revenue next fiscal year.

Disabled Homeless Vermonters Get a Two-Week Hotel Extension

By Kevin McCallum Posted on June 30, 2021 at 1:22PM

Those groups would be allowed to stay through mid-September, depending on funding. The program to date has spent an estimated $50 million housing the homeless.