Elise Shanbacker
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Local nonprofit ramps up affordable housing in county
“This project is about more than pipes and roads. It’s about protecting affordable homeownership opportunities in rural Vermont and ensuring residents have safe, reliable infrastructure that supports quality…
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Letter to the editor: Midd industrial park could also include housing
The recent article on preparations to market land in Middlebury’s industrial park rightly notes the opportunity ahead. But as the town readies nearly 200 acres for commercial development,…
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Letter to the editor: Nonprofits also play vital role in offering housing
Carly Berlin’s informative piece entitled “Vermont loosened Act 250 rules for housing. Here’s where developers are responding” highlighted some progress that has been made since the passage of…
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Letter to the editor: Addison Housing Works playing big role in easing housing crisis
I’ve been glad to see robust local coverage of housing issues in the Addy Indy. I’d like to elaborate on a few pieces from last week.
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Letter to the editor: Rehab center fits on Court Street
On reading the pushback Turning Point Center received regarding their relocation to Court Street, I can understand people’s fears but would encourage them to reconsider for a number…
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Home maintenance is a big job
As fall advances and many of us are thinking about wrapping up our properties for the season ahead. It’s time to put the garden to bed, patch the…
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Living Together: More housing is key to our future
In the spirit of the Living Together series, we cannot live together unless there are homes for people to live in.
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Letter to the editor: Accountability isn’t disrespect
Since Chief Merkel announced his retirement, Front Porch Forum in Vergennes has been awash in vague and inflammatory posts about city leadership.