Burlington's Just Cause Eviction Bill Clears House — With Changes

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on February 18, 2022 at 1:17PM

Tom Proctor, campaign director for Rights & Democracy's Just Cause Coalition, cheered Friday's vote as a show of "collective people power." "I am immensely proud of everyone who has worked so hard to get us this far," Proctor said in a statement, noting that tenants, activists and lawmakers support the just cause effort.

Regulators Deny GlobalFoundries' Bid to Be Its Own Power Company

By Kevin McCallum Posted on February 18, 2022 at 9:23AM

Company officials argued that in order to remain competitive and attract future investment in the former IBM facility here, they needed to rein in costs by closely controlling their power supply. The company says the plan made sense because, unlike most businesses, it already taps directly into the state’s network of high-voltage transmission lines.

Vermont's Deputy Secretary of State Announces Run for Top Job

By Kevin McCallum Posted on February 17, 2022 at 3:43PM

“You won’t find anyone more dedicated or knowledgeable about this office than Chris,” Condos wrote. “He has been an indispensable partner in carrying out my vision for an office that is efficient, credible, accountable and delivers the services Vermonters expect and deserve.”

Two Colchester Mobile Home Parks Convert to Resident Ownership

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on February 17, 2022 at 9:23AM

Among other funding sources, CDI used grants from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board and loans from the Vermont Community Loan Fund to come up with $12.3 million of the purchase price for the two parks. The monthly payments will cover their mortgages, property management, maintenance and the creation of a small emergency fund.

It's Official: Vermont Patients Wait Too Long, State Report Shows

By Colin Flanders Posted on February 16, 2022 at 10:04AM

Vermont’s health care system may also be relying too much on specialists, according to the report. Doctors told investigators during several state-run focus groups that some patients are needlessly referred to specialists when they could be better served at the primary care level.

Schools With High Vax Rates Can Lift Mask Requirements Soon

By Anne Wallace Allen Posted on February 15, 2022 at 9:13PM

He said the health department recorded slightly more than 760 cases over the past week — the lowest weekly total the state has recorded since November 1. He expects to see cases continue to fall through the rest of February and into March.

Colchester Karen Wants to Reclaim Her Name From the Haters

By Ken Picard Posted on February 15, 2022 at 8:30PM

the exact opposite of who I am,” Zohar said. “I’m a public schoolteacher, I tip very well and I’m kind to service people.

Excessive Force Claims Against Burlington Police Clear Key Hurdle

By Derek Brouwer Posted on February 15, 2022 at 6:35PM

Tyeastia Green, Burlington's Racial Equity Director, to Resign

By Courtney Lamdin Posted on February 15, 2022 at 4:20PM

led by a Black woman, staffed by a significant number of BIPOC folks that made the city government look more like the city of Burlington,” Mattison said. “With her absence ... we lose that.”

Secretary of State Jim Condos Won't Seek Reelection

By Kevin McCallum Posted on February 15, 2022 at 3:20PM

Paul Burns, executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, praised Condos’ tenure. “Jim Condos leaves a legacy of pro-democracy reform.