Economic Development

What does welcoming new community members look like?

WINDHAM COUNTY - On Friday, May 14, the Southern Vermont Economy Summit hosted a panel titled “How New People Generate New Opportunities for Our Communities.” During it, local leaders evaluated the matter from three perspectives — schools, municipalities, and chambers of commerce. The panel...

Police plumbing problems persist, option tax revenues fall

DOVER- Selectboard members dealt with more plumbing problems at the Dover Police Station and an ongoing issue of contaminated water at the Dover Free Library/Kids in the Country building, and got an update on economic development efforts at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Dover...

Whitingham residents Johanna and John Robohm questioned salary increases and other budget line items at Wednesday evening's informational meeting.

Board grilled over pay increases for employees

WHITINGHAM- Selectboard members held a Town Meeting informational session during their regular meeting Wednesday evening. Several voters were on the Zoom portion of the hybrid meeting, and voter Johanna Robohm asked the first question of board members. She questioned a 14% increase in the town...

The Dover Selectboard met by Zoom on Tuesday

Board sees the light on street lamp

DOVER- Economic development issues topped discussions at Tuesday evening’s regular selectboard meeting.
Economic Development Assistant Director Shannon Wheeler told the board about her attempts to track down a direct supplier for a replacement of a broken Valley Trail light. The broken...

Dover considers joining class action suit, signs on to shop local program

DOVER - At its virtual meeting on Tuesday, the Dover Selectboard heard from an attorney who hopes the town will join a class action lawsuit regarding polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. In addition, the board agreed to join the Wilmington Works Christmas shopping initiative, Eat Sleep...

Towns face challenges in marketing, chamber of commerce, and pharmacy

WILMINGTON - The bi-town economic development group, comprising members from Dover and Wilmington, met on Thursday, October 1, for its regularly-scheduled meeting. The group discussed marketing and economic resiliency efforts underway in the valley and the uncertain future of the Southern Vermont...

Dover Selectboard

Option tax revenues down 40% for last quarter

DOVER - At the Dover Selectboard’s meeting on Tuesday, the board heard a quarterly update from the economic development team, discussed whether it should include nonprofits in its advertising support program, and heard about a new website dedicated to economic development. The board also approved...

View of Mount Snow take last winter

Ski areas prepping for winter, new GMs say

Mount Snow’s summer business is good; Hermitage Club is selling inn properties WILMINGTON - At a Thursday morning meeting of the bi-town economic development committee, comprising members from Wilmington and Dover, the committee heard from the general managers of the valley’s...

Riders enjoying the Bluebird chairlift at Mount Snow last fall. The resort is opening June 26 with limited operations throughout the summer: Fridays to Sundays for scenic chairlift rides and hiking and the Bullwheel summit restaurant. The Mount Snow Golf Course is open Wednesdays to Sundays. Bi-town marketing committee members say their plan will offer flexibility with when and what they market. File photo

Towns agree to fund bi-town marketing campaign

Five year strategy will be included
DEERFIELD VALLEY- At a joint meeting on Tuesday, the Wilmington and Dover selectboards approved a plan from the bi-town marketing committee to spend a combined $71,500 to market Dover and Wilmington as a destination for tourists and...

Changes at chamber of commerce

Board has eye on continuity, says outgoing director WILMINGTON - It was announced last week that Eric Durocher will be leaving his position as executive director of the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce to become the economic development director in Dover....