Legislative Report: Act 181 weakens Addison County towns, farms and affordable housing

Have you heard of Act 181? If not, you should be aware of it — because it could affect you next.

A Manchester-based company has announced plans to build a 4.125-Megawatt solar project off Middle Road South in Middlebury.

Bristol officials are exploring what a local option tax could look like for the town, an idea the Bristol selectboard is expected to continue discussing at future meetings.  

The temptation with bad news, like that of the closing of Green Mountain College, is to sit on one’s hands, paralyzed by structural change beyond immediate local control. The alternative is to come together, line up strategies and do what is in your power … (read more)