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Here's What's Happening on This Unprecedented Town Meeting Day

By Sasha Goldstein Posted on March 2, 2021 at 11:39AM

Amid the largest racial justice movement this country has seen since the 1960s, more than a dozen candidates of color are running for local office in Vermont this Town Meeting Day. That's even though Black women officeholders have been harassed and even driven from their positions — or homes.

Candidates Miro Weinberger (left) and Max Tracy at a honk-and-wave Friday evening

Weinberger Maintains Fundraising Lead

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on February 27, 2021 at 12:03PM

Independent candidate Ali Dieng, a fellow city councilor, has raised $11,317 from 120 donors. Supporters gave $397 since the last filing deadline.

Councilor Joan Shannon (D-South District)

Burlington Police Get Involved After Prank Callers Target City Councilor

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on February 26, 2021 at 2:58PM

North District Candidates Aim to Restore Balance to Divided Burlington Council

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on February 25, 2021 at 8:46PM

Christianson said Barlow's acceptance of campaign cash from big donors — such as real estate magnate Ernie Pomerleau and rental property owner Bill Bissonnette, who each gave Barlow $1,000 — "tells me really where his loyalties lie." "What really separates me is that I have bold ideas for getting things done," he said.

South Burlington Snares Winooski’s City Manager

By Kevin McCallum Posted on February 25, 2021 at 5:20PM

In an interview Thursday, Baker made clear she's not leaving Winooski but rather going to "another professional opportunity" in South Burlington. She noted that she'll continue to be an Onion City resident.

Media Note: VPR Announces New 'Vermont Edition' Cohosts

By Kevin McCallum Posted on February 25, 2021 at 4:11PM

Lefrak is a reporter and host at WAMU, the NPR station for the Washington, D.C. region. She hosts "What's With Washington," a podcast exploring the quirks and mysteries of the D.C. region, and "51st," a podcast miniseries about D.C.'s fight for representation, according to VPR.

Fans taking in a game at Centennial Field

Vermont Lake Monsters to Be Sold, Play in Collegiate League

By Sasha Goldstein Posted on February 25, 2021 at 2:50PM

Sirotkin Criticizes Grant Program — to a Larger Audience Than He Intended

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on February 24, 2021 at 5:55PM

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