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The Ballad of Tom Banjo, Vermont’s ‘Vagabond’ Storyteller
From folk songs to his colorful cranky shows, Tom Azarian, aka Tom Banjo, has achieved something like folk legend status in Vermont. His new album may be his last.
Find a Job, a Degree Program or Get Inspired at the Vermont Tech Jam
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Hula in Burlington, recruiters from some of Vermont’s largest and most innovative employers will be scouting for talent at this free event.
2024 Nobel Prize Winner Victor Ambros Grew Up in Vermont
The Vermont-bred scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with colleague Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA.
Goddard Trustees Say Campus Has Been Sold to NH Developer
The board announced on Monday that the college has signed an agreement with a developer who plans to preserve the historic campus buildings.
Obituary: Joan Hartman Kaye, 1935-2024
Social worker and volunteer radiated kindness and had a boundless ability to connect with others of all ages
Obituary: Mary Jane Phillips Dickerson, 1937-2024
Poet and dedicated teacher most loved mentoring young writers
Obituary: Wendell E. Carr, 1940-2024
IBM employee loved doing math problems for fun and completed 22 marathons
In Memoriam: Lucille Sargent, 1941-2022
We will always love and remember you, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother. We miss you every day. Love, Don, Sarah & Simone Alex, Malcolm,…
Obituary: Kevin Patrick Mitchell, 1960-2024
Decorated youth coach welcomed everyone into his life with open arms and without judgment
‘One Family in Gaza’ Tells a War Story With a Father’s Texts
West Barnet playwright Crystal Zevon used actual messages from her Palestinian friend to tell the story of the war in Gaza.
Notice of Self Storage Lien Sale
Jericho Mini Storage 25 North Main Street, Jericho, Vt 05465. The contents of the following self storage unit will be sold at public auction, by…
Chris Jeffrey’s Montpelier Pop-Up Celebrates Light and Color
The Montpelier artist creates a brilliantly colored light-based installation, together with a soundscape by collaborators John Thomas Levee and Graham Sullivan.
A Vermont ‘Weird Al’ Class Teaches the Art of Parody
A new Vermont State University-Lyndon class dissects the brilliance of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s music, from parodies to polkas. Yes, really.
Notice of Self-Storage Lien Sale Chimney Corners Self Storage 76 Gonyeau Road, Milton Vt 05403
Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self-storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid. This sale is…
On the Beat: Spruce Peak Raises Up Local Musicians
The Stowe performing arts center is partnering with singer-songwriter Troy Millette to showcase Vermont music as part of its Spruce Peak Unplugged series.
Free Will Astrology (10/2/24)
LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): On those infrequent occasions when I buy a new gadget, I never read the instructions. I drop the booklet in the…
Documentary ‘Join or Die’ Says Joining Clubs Can Save Democracy
Bowling Alone author Robert D. Putnam sounded an alarm 24 years ago about America’s declining social capital. A new film revisits the theory.
Album Review: The Burning Sun, ‘Mystery at Sound Lake’
The Burlington psych-pop outfit signs off with one last, highly ambitious record, cementing its legacy as one of the area’s boldest groups.
Official Warning Special Town Meeting Town of Westford
The legal voters of the Town of Westford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Westford Elementary School, 146 Brookside Road, in said…
Adamant Cooperative Gallery Gives Watercolors Center Stage
The show examines why people paint with water, using a few pieces from six central Vermont painters to present a remarkably broad look at the medium.
Album Review: Jo Bled, ‘Settled in the Head’
Released on Chicago cassette label Lurker Bias, the Vermont experimental musician’s new EP finds its home in the hinterland between meditation and pandemonium.
Storage Unit Sale
The contents of storage unit 01-04491 located at 28 Adams Drive, Williston VT, will be sold on or about the 10th of October 2024 to…
Opera Company of Middlebury Bridges Divides With ‘Scalia/Ginsburg’
The company’s fall offering is a buddy comedy about the unusual friendship between former Supreme Court justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Ask the Rev: My Wife Is Obsessed With Fridgescaping
The Reverend responds to a question about a wife who has fallen victim to an internet trend and become obsessed with arranging the contents of the refrigerator.
Notice of Self Storage Intent to Dispose
Malletts Bay Self Storage, LLC 115 Heineberg Drive, Colchester, VT 05446. Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self- storage unit listed below…
Theater Review: Vermont Stage Presents ‘Translations’
Brian Friel’s play ponders the profound matter of language itself through characters whose hopes and foibles propel its comedy and drama.
A Dollar General Sign Causes a Stir in Hinesburg
Matt Giroux put up the “coming soon” sign in an empty lot on Route 116 as a prank. Many locals worried the store would alter the town’s character.
City of Burlington In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four A Regulation in Relation to Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission—16; Bus Stops
Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission Action: Approval Date: 9/18/2024 Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, PE Senior Transportation Engineer, Technical Services Published: 10/02/24 Effective: 10/23/24 It is…
Vermont’s Studying Psychedelic Therapy, but Approval Would Take Time
Vermont’s legislature set up a committee to study the potential for legalizing ‘magic mushrooms’ for therapy, but its members are taking a cautious approach.
Letters to the Editor (10/2/24)
Burlington Reps Silent Thanks for your recent “Downtown Dilemma” cover story [August 14], which thoughtfully addressed how crime is devastating our wonderful city. I also…
City of Burlington In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four A Regulation in Relation to Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission—15 Designated school zones.
Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission Action: Approval Date: 9/18/2024 Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, PE Senior Transportation Planner, Technical Services Published: 10/02/24 Effective: 10/23/24 It is…
Westford Selectboard Notice Of Emergency Public Hearing
The Town of Westford Selectboard hereby provides notice of an emergency public hearing being held pursuant to Title 24, Sections 4444 and 4415 of the…
City of Burlington In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four
A Regulation in Relation to Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission—7 No-parking areas. 9 Fifteen-Minute parking. 10 Two-hour parking. 12-1 No parking except vehicles…
Ticks Endanger Vermont Ag Workers. New Studies Could Help.
Farmworkers who spend their days in habitats where the pests flourish are at risk of contracting disease. Researchers are investigating the threat — and what can be done.
WarningPolicy AdoptionChamplain Valley School District
The Board of School Directors gives public notice of its intent to adopt local district policies dealing with the following at its meeting scheduled on…
City of Burlington In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four
A Regulation in Relation to Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission—30 Speed limits Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission Action: Approved Date: 9/18/2024 Attestation of Adoption:…
Generations Don’t Clash in the Sweet Coming-of-Age Dramedy ‘My Old Ass’
Megan Park’s coming-of-age film with a supernatural twist has elements of a stoner comedy, but it’s more heartwarming and sincere than irreverent.
State of Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit Civil Divisivon Docket No.: 22-CV-00510
Mongeon Bay Properties, LLC Plaintiff, v. Town of Colchester, Defendant. PETITION FOR HEARING TO DETERMINE NECESSITY NOW COMES the Town of Colchester (“Town”), by and…
TOWN OF WESTFORD Request for Bids (RFB)Plowing & Sanding, 2024-2025 Season
The Town of Westford is accepting bids for plowing and sanding of certain gravel town roads and properties for the 2024-2025 winter season. Bids will…
Now Playing in Theaters: October 2-8
In addition to White Bird, here’s what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.
Act 250 Notice Minor Application 4C0331-39 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
Application 4C0331-39 from Burlington International Airport, 1200 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 and City of Burlington, 1200 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 was…
Town of Richmond Development Review Board Agenda October 30th, 2024, at 7:00 PM
Location: 3rd floor meeting room Richmond Town Offices, 203 Bridge Street Richmond VT, 05477 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81135989152 Meeting ID: 811 3598 9152 Call-in: +1…
From the Publisher: Adult Swim
Seven Days’ publisher Paula Routly savors swimming outdoors — her hourlong meditation practice — before her community pool closes for fall.
TOWN OF RICHMOND PLANNING COMMISSIONNotice of Public Hearing
Pursuant to 24 v.s.a. §§4441 (d) and §4444 (a)(b), the Town of Richmond Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, October 16,…
State of Vermont Superior Court Probate Division Chittenden Unit Docket No.: 24-PR-03742
In re ESTATE of Gary E. Cunningham NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Gary E. Cunningham, late of Burlington, Vermont. I have been appointed…
Northfield Mutual Holding Company Notice Of Special Meeting
A Special Meeting of the Corporators of the Northfield Mutual Holding Company will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 beginning at 7:15PM at the…
Public Hearing Winooski Development Review Board
A public hearing will be held by the Winooski Development Review Board on Thursday, October 17, 2024 beginning at 6:30 p.m. to consider the following:…
Burlington’s Construction and Weatherization Workforce Training Program
The City of Burlington seeks proposals for the construction and weatherization workforce training program under the RAISE grant. The Municipality seeks a Consultant with expertise…
Notice of Hearing and Order for Publication Trust Estate of Stephen Chappelow
To All Interested Persons: The following petition/motion, Motion to Terminate Trust, has been filed in the Probate Division of the Superior Court: June 24, 2024….
Notice of Application to Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Act Program
Please take notice that the Town of Westford whose mailing address is 1713 VT Route 128, Westford, VT 05494, is applying to the Vermont Brownfields…
Town of Essex Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing October 22, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Hybrid & In Person (Municipal Conference Room, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.) Meeting. Anyone may attend this meeting in person at the above address or…
Tyeastia Green, Burlington’s Former Racial Equity Director, Demands $7.5 Million From City
Tyeastia Green’s allegations are spelled out in a 14-page letter from her attorney and in emails to city officials. Green’s friends and supporters have also started pressuring the city to act.
Burlington’s Kismet Mediterranean Grill Is an Ode to Turkey
In a long-empty spot on Battery Street with lake-view windows, the new family-owned restaurant celebrates Istanbul’s coastal ingredients and traditional fare.
Lincoln Peak Vineyard’s New Owners Welcome Harvest Help
After making wine all over the world, Nichole Bambacigno and Kevin Bednar have taken over the New Haven winery. Community volunteers are helping them harvest.
Hartland Diner Serves Progressive Values and Classic Eats
Owner Nicole Bartner espouses “Dignity and Respect for ALL humans.” Eclectic crowds signal that folks will put aside their differences for classic eats.
Hinesburg’s Dumb Luck Pub & Grill to Add Second Location in Winooski
Winooski native and his business partners will bring a second outpost of their family restaurant to the Onion City’s construction-challenged Main Street.
Vermont Restaurants Reopening, Closing and a Late-Night Change
In Montpelier, Danville, Milton and Burlington, Vermonters will find more tacos but less maple cream pie, café fare and midnight eats.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, October 2-9
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival at the Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds.






