CHESTER, Vt. – At their Wednesday, Aug. 2, meeting, the Chester Selectboard revisited the topic of short-term rentals (STR), a contentious issue facing a number of Vermont communities. Chester passed an STR registry ordinance in December 2022, and has been … Continued
PLYMOUTH, Vt. – The Town of Plymouth will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m., in the community center meeting room, to discuss the short-term rental (STR) ordinance amendments and vote by Australian ballot. The vote … Continued
PLYMOUTH, Vt. – Board chair Jay Kullman announced at the July 17 selectboard meeting that they would be scheduling a special meeting regarding the appeal on the updated STR ordinance. At the previous selectboard meeting, on June 19, former STR … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Rich Phelan, emergency management director (EMD) for Londonderry, announced, “we are in recovery mode now,” at the July 17 selectboard meeting. He then thanked all the crews who have been working tirelessly on the roads and bridges. … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Selectboard Chair Kristi Morris opened the July 10 meeting promptly at 7 p.m., and quickly moved into a public hearing to review the proposed change to the residency ordinance for the town fire chief and deputy fire … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Scattered thunderstorms had knocked out power in parts of Springfield and the surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 5, as the town selectboard gathered at 4 p.m. for a Special Meeting. Aimee Parnell from SAPA TV reported an … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The July 5 meeting of the Chester Selectboard began with two public hearings; the first on the “administrative” amendment to the town’s unified development bylways, and the second on the “open space” amendment to the same. The … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Town Manager Scott Pickup updated the Bellows Falls Village Trustees on the Depot Street boring project, advising the June 20 meeting attendees that there would be “some activity on Canal Street, but mostly on the bridge,” … Continued
PLYMOUTH, Vt. – Former STR administrator Steve Radonis presented the Plymouth Selectboard with a petition at their Monday, June 19, meeting to disapprove the recent short-term rental (STR) ordinance. Radonis read the petition, which suggested that changes needed to be … Continued
WESTON, Vt. – Sunday afternoon, June 25, from 4-6 p.m., New Thought Vermont will host a “wrap-up” legislative forum for Weston and neighboring mountain towns. With the veto session having been just completed, come listen to updates from our state … Continued