Gen Z: Welcome to the Clubhouse
MONTPELIER — Jasmine Gruen, one of the quartet of 20-something Vermonters who have inspired and designed a Langdon Street evening destination for young people and teens, wants to make it clear that…
Update: Train Traffic to Begin in June on Rehabbed Railbed
This story was updated Wednesday, April 15. Vermont Rail Systems (VRS) has launched rehabilitation of the long-unused right-of-way that runs parallel to Barre Street…
Ash Trees Removed
In anticipation of the inevitable death of ash trees because of the arrival of the emerald ash borer, a large stand of ash has…
Cautions for Park Trail Use!
While some of the trails in Montpelier’s parks have started to dry out, many are still wet and muddy. To avoid causing damage to…
(Teddy) Bear Hunting Season!
As these photos attest, the bears are coming out of hibernation. The challenge is to find them on your next walk through Montpelier’s neighborhoods.…
Snow Fun
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Cross Country Skiing Update
“THE MORSE FARM SKI CENTER IS NOT OPEN. The trails west of County Road are being groomed by a coalition of Parks staff and…
Fat Bike Access Expanded in Parks
With some self-imposed restrictions, an array of new trail signs, and a strategy to provide trail walkers free access to snowshoes, cyclists have won…
Geoff Beyer: Leaving a Legacy
Geoff Beyer is the first to point out that many in the Montpelier community have contributed to the transformation of the city’s parks and…
Shared-use Path Links Cross VT Trail
The completion of Montpelier’s shared use recreation path marks a milestone in the longtime effort to connect a system of trails from Lake Champlain…
Who You Gonna Call?
Whether a homeowner is looking for repairs on the inside or outside of their home, the demand for services is increasingly exceeding the number…
Who You Gonna Call?
Lack of Contractors Challenges Central Vermont Homeowners Whether a homeowner is looking for repairs on the inside or outside of their home, the demand…
Rules of the Road for Bicycles, Sidewalks
The growing use of bicycles in Montpelier has provoked parental concern, pedestrian consternation, much discussion, and a likely overdue review of the city ordinance…
Hubbard Park Marks 120th Anniversary
Among John Erastus Hubbard’s gifts to the community, the hilltop tract overlooking the city and the State House is often a surprise— and a…
Good Sam’s Shelters Rely on Community Support
While most residents of Central Vermont had refuge in their homes or apartments from this winter’s persistent cold and snow, people who are homeless…
Living Homeless in Central Vermont
By J. Gregory Gerdel The immediate cause of homelessness varies as widely as the individuals who find themselves without shelter or resources. Among the…