REGION – Efficiency Vermont, alongside state and local leaders, launched $36 million in new flood recovery programs. The offers will help low- and moderate-income Vermonters and businesses replace critical home heating and hot water systems, and essential home appliances that … Continued
REGION – Efficiency Vermont is offering rebates on home heating systems and appliances, weatherization, and financing options to Vermonters dealing with flood damage, with an emphasis on getting people’s heating systems fixed before winter. Despite continued efforts, there are a … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Penny Trick, president of the Okemo Valley Women’s Club (OVWC) recently presented the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) Director Carol Lighthall with a generous donation of $700 towards the Okemo Valley Disaster Relief Fund. The … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard met on Monday, Oct. 2, to hear updates on several ongoing situations in the town. Giving the board the most recent information on Ludlow’s dealings with FEMA, town manager Brendan McNamara said that Ludlow … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – By now, everyone knows what happened in Ludlow on July 10; the sudden, devastating flooding that put people out of their homes, and shuttered businesses. That afternoon, as Main Street was temporarily part of the Black River … Continued
REGION – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has expanded the incident period for the July severe storms and flooding, making additional damages eligible to be covered by an SBA low-interest disaster loan. The incident period … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – The guest speaker for the Sept. 12 Rotary meeting was Stephen Clark, public affairs specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), working to assist victims recovering from the recent flooding in Vermont. In his quest to make … Continued
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Vermont Emergency Eats (VEE) continues to distribute meals to flood-impacted Vermonters through September and October in areas of the state where the need continues. Thanks to an extension authorized by the state, the Vermont Emergency Eats program, … Continued
REGION — The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the application deadline for disaster unemployment assistance (DUA). DUA is a federal program designed to help people who lost their jobs because of a natural disaster. This program gives temporary income … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – At their Memorial Day, Sept. 4 meeting, the Ludlow Selectboard covered a wide range of topics, due in part to several concerns voiced by citizens of the town. In particular, resident James O’Malley drew the board’s attention … Continued