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Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein at Tuesday's press conference

Vermont Announces $76 Million in New Round of Business Grants

by Andrea Suozzo Posted on October 20, 2020 at 5:35PM

The new program will evaluate business losses by comparing revenues between March and September of 2019 to revenues during the same period this year. Unlike the previous round of funding, though, new businesses that don't have a full prior year of revenue to show are eligible to apply.

Two With Law Enforcement Ties Charged in Separate Incidents

by Derek Brouwer Posted on October 20, 2020 at 4:15PM

Two other former Vermont police officers were charged with domestic abuse earlier this year. Former Brattleboro and Essex cop Sean Wilson killed himself in February while facing criminal threatening and domestic assault charges.

A rendering of CityPlace Burlington on Cherry Street

CityPlace Burlington Developers Submit New Plans

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on October 19, 2020 at 11:15PM

Shannon altered her proposal on Monday night, suggesting "smokeless" fire pits instead. But other councilors quickly pointed out that the devices Shannon had in mind still burn wood and emit smoke, just less than a typical bonfire.

The latest issue of the Williston Observer

Media Note: Local Couple Sells Williston Observer to Local Couple

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 15, 2020 at 6:11PM

The Cotes moved to Williston 10 years ago from Woodstock, and prior to that lived in Cincinnati. Rick Cote, 53, is the executive director of advancement at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. Susan Cote, 59, most recently worked in product marketing and brand management at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.

Leahy Warns of 'Irreparable' Harm as Barrett Hearings Close

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 15, 2020 at 2:51PM

"I always thought of the Senate as being the conscience of the nation," he later said. "We're in violation of the conscience.

Col. David Shevchik, far right, saluting after he landed

Twentieth — and Final — F-35 Jet Arrives in Vermont

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 14, 2020 at 9:05PM

be ready to serve no matter where and when we are called, just like what we've always done," he said.

Vermont Breaks Previous Absentee Ballot Voting Record

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 13, 2020 at 5:32PM

Condos has urged people to vote as early as they feel comfortable to "flatten the absentee ballot curve" and prevent a last-minute logjam. To alleviate some of that pressure, Condos has allowed town clerks to start tabulating ballots a month out from Election Day, but they cannot report any results until after the polls close.

Officials have recently reported more cases in schools

Three Chittenden County Schools Among Five in Vermont With Recent COVID Cases

by Alison Novak Posted on October 13, 2020 at 3:36PM

In Essex, all K-5 students began attending school five days a week last Wednesday, and Cobb said the district would continue to move forward with that schedule. In the Champlain Valley School District, which includes Williston, Shelburne, Charlotte and Hinesburg, kindergarten students ramped up to four days a week of in-person learning on October 5, and students in first and second grades are slated to attend school four days a week starting October 19.

Leahy Presses Supreme Court Nominee Barrett on Health Care

by Colin Flanders Posted on October 13, 2020 at 1:19PM

Leahy then turned his attention to the election, pointing to comments President Trump has made linking Barrett's confirmation with the need for nine justices in case of a contested White House race. Asked at last month’s debate about whether he was relying on the Supreme Court — including Barrett, if confirmed — to settle an election dispute, Trump said, “Yeah.

Burlington's City Hall Park to Reopen This Week

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on October 12, 2020 at 9:01PM

Wight said the city would welcome the market's return and suggested some vendors could overflow onto St. Paul Street, which was also recently redesigned. "In the end, it is their decision," Wight said.

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