Montpelier Leaf Drop Off
MONTPELIER — Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, and continuing until Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, the Montpelier Public Works Department will be picking up bagged leaves left at the curbside. Bags should contain…
The Wild Turkey’s Contribution to Thanksgiving
One of our native wildlife species historically played an important role on Thanksgiving Day. North America’s native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the…
Veterans’ Place: Supporting Unhoused Veterans in Northfield
Northfield is often regarded by many Vermonters as a military town. In addition to the presence of Norwich University, the town is also home…
Disaster Recovery Loan Fund Accepts Drought Applications
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) is opening the Disaster Recovery Loan Fund to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural operations that have suffered from…
What Do You Want in a New City Manager?
The city of Montpelier recently announced that it is holding two public forums to gather input about “What makes an excellent city manager and…
Community and Business News in Brief, Aug. 20, 2025
Parkapalooza Returns for One Day Hubbard Park will come alive on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. with Parkapalooza, a free, one-day…
Living with Wildlife: Bats in Your House?
Bats are everywhere! It may feel that way to some of Vermont’s human residents. Summer is when some species of bats gather in colonies…
Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Complete
Cliffs Clear for Hiking and Climbing. Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended. The…
Vermont Historical Society Announces New Exhibit: Illustrating History
The Vermont Historical Society has a new exhibit at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier: “Illustrating History,” which will be on display through June…
Community and Business News in Brief, July 23, 2025
Rickey Gard Diamond Nominated for Gender Equality Prize The advisory board of An Economy of Our Own recently announced that Montpelier resident Rickey Gard…
Unadilla Offers Three Productions
The season at Unadilla Theater in Marshfield is in full swing with three productions that ask big questions, lean into emotion, and honor the beauty…
Police Seek Help Finding Missing 82-year-old Woman.
Police are seeking help locating an 82-year-old woman, Sheila Uris, last seen Saturday, July 26. She was last known to be in the area…
Peg Tassey Returns to Montpelier with Music to Kiss By (while the Patriarchy Eats Itself Alive)
Peg Tassey will be playing in Montpelier for the first time in over 20 years on Friday, July 25, at Charlie’O’s in Montpelier. Peg,…
Two Years After the 2023 Flood: Community Resilience in Action
Two years after the devastating July 2023 flood, Montpelier continues to come together, rebuild, and grow stronger. On Thursday, July 10, join Montpelier Alive,…
Weather Advisory: Montpelier Delays Start Time for July 3 Festivities
Press Release The National Weather Service is predicting thunderstorms with the potential for hail, lightning, and high winds in central Vermont, with the greatest…
Montpelier’s July 3 Celebration Returns with Music, Marionettes, and Fireworks
City Issues Travel Advisory Montpelier has been getting ready for its biggest festival of the year: its Independence Day celebration held, as always, on…
New Benches Celebrate Montpelier’s Rivers
Two custom benches crafted by local artisans were installed in downtown Montpelier on Friday, June 20. Designed to honor the city’s rivers while offering…
Teenagers Graduating with Debt-Free Degrees from CCV
The Community College of Vermont (CCV) anticipates that over 70 young Vermonters will graduate with debt-free associate degrees this academic year, an average of…
Community and Business News in Brief, May 21, 2025
Survey: What Kind of Housing Do You Want? While the city of Montpelier is planning a survey to assess how people are accessing housing…
Join the “Cash Mob” to Support Struggling State Street Businesses
In a show of solidarity and support, local Montpelier businesses with the support of Montpelier Alive are organizing a community-wide “Cash Mob” on Saturday,…
Community and Business News in Brief, May 7, 2025
Green Mountain Community Fitness Awarded $5,000 Swimming Grant Green Mountain Community Fitness (GMCF) has recently been awarded a $5,000 grant from the USA Swimming…