Southern Vermont

River restoration projects underway.

River restoration protects water, boosts economy

SOUTHERN VERMONT - This year, the Connecticut River Conservancy has completed more than 20 river restoration projects across the four-state Connecticut River watershed. These projects will restore natural river flow, improve wildlife habitat, and protect clean water. They also boosted local...

Business recovery grants now available

SOUTHERN VERMONT - Southeastern Vermont Community Action’s Micro Business Development program announces that applications are now being accepted online for the third round of Economic Micro Business Recovery Assistance for the COVID-19 epidemic from businesses open before December 31, 2020, that...

VNA & Hospice receives grant

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region announces it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Charles R. Wood Foundation toward a respite fund that will provide 96 hours a month of respite care to families receiving pediatric high-tech services.
The high-tech...

New collaboration for cleaner water

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District, Connecticut River Conservancy, and the Windham Regional Commission announce a collaboration to provide outreach and services to the public and municipalities to enhance water quality and tactical basin planning in...

Photo by Vicky Capitani

Early season snow

SOUTHERN VERMONT - Snow blanketed much of the high country in the area Saturday afternoon and caused Route 9 between Wilmington and Bennington to be closed for an hour. By Sunday, the road was open.

Forty under 40 winners, nine from southern VT

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The winners of the Rising Stars recognition award were announced by Vermont Business Magazine. Forty winners under the age of 40 were selected by a panel of judges based on a commitment to business growth, professional excellence, and community involvement.
There were...

Submit economic development projects for regional plan

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The submissions process has opened for projects to be included in the Southern Vermont Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
The CEDS is a federally-approved action plan for growing the southern Vermont economy with a regional public process. Each year the CEDS is...

Nonprofits eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans, up to $2 million for repairs

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The US Small Business Administration announced that certain private nonprofit organizations in Bennington and Windham counties may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. These loans are available following a presidential disaster declaration for public assistance...

Guide for BIPOC businesses

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The Windham County and Rutland County NAACP chapters are building a holiday shopping guide featuring Black-, indigenous-, and people of color-owned businesses based in the two regions. The guide will include a description of the products and/or services provided.
Help...

State announces tax credits for rehab, revitalization downtown projects

SOUTHERN VERMONT - Gov. Phil Scott announced on Thursday, September 30, funding to support 28 rehabilitation and revitalization projects in 22 designated downtown and village centers, including projects in Bennington, Brattleboro, and Guilford.
In 2021, $3.6 million in tax credits will...