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Burlington Mayor’s Budget Plan Amid Layoffs: A Balanced Approach

Burlington is facing a tough financial situation, with an $8 million budget hole that officials are scrambling to close. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak unveiled a plan at a press conference on Monday that includes significant...
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Most School Budgets Approved on Town Meeting Day

Town Meeting Day in Vermont saw a significant shift in the approval of school budgets this year. The state witnessed a remarkable transformation from the previous year, when one-third of spending plans were rejected...
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Burlington Democrats Maintain Majority in City Council

Burlington Democratic Victory Solidifies City Council MajorityIn a recent town meeting election in Burlington, the Democratic candidates secured victories in three districts, firmly establishing their party's dominance in the city council for the next...
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2025 Vermont Town Meeting Voting Guide

Vermonters are gearing up for this year's Town Meeting season, where they will have the opportunity to vote on local spending and leadership. From the bustling city of Burlington to the charming town of...
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Why Many Vermont Elected Officials Hold Two Offices

Milton's Dual Role Dilemma: A Unique Perspective on State and Local GovernanceIn the small town of Milton, Vermont, a unique phenomenon unfolds where four out of five Selectboard members also hold positions in the...
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Bennington Selectboard Grapples with Division and Democracy in Public-Private Projects

Bennington Selectboard Struggles with Division and Transparency in Public-Private ProjectsIn the picturesque town of Bennington, Vermont, a storm is brewing within the local government. The Bennington Selectboard, responsible for steering critical projects and making...
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Newport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan Declines Re-Election Bid

Newport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan Bids Farewell to Re-Election CampaignNewport Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan has made the surprising announcement that she will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming March elections, marking...
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Debate on Priorities: Barre City Council’s Earmark for Vacant Building – VTDigger

Barre City Council Commits $400,000 to Buy Vacant BuildingIn a contentious decision, the Barre City Council has voted 4-3 to allocate $400,000 towards a nonprofit's campaign to purchase a long-abandoned building on Main Street....
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Joan Shannon Retirement Announcement: Burlington City Council Update

Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon Announces Retirement After 20 Years of ServiceIn a surprising turn of events, Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon (D-South District) has announced her retirement after more than two decades of...
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Save Public Education: An Opinion Piece by Rep. Jay Hooper

Rep. Jay Hooper's Urgent Call to ActionIn a compelling opinion piece by Rep. Jay Hooper, a Democrat representing the Orange-Washington-Addison district in the Vermont House of Representatives, a clarion call to action reverberates...

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