Opinion: Vermont should make better use of the housing it has.

“Building new homes or apartments is not only too expensive; it takes too long due to the time needed to approve, design and finance new housing.”

We need to define growth’s endgame vs. status quo

If we don’t change the current trajectory, the impact on the community continues to worsen.

Middlebury OKs second CHIP project

“We need housing at all levels,” Dan Brown said. “We need to be building across the spectrum.”

Opinion: Please explain population stability

“I hope Mr. Lynn and planners will more clearly define that vision.”

Editorial: Kudos for passage of CHIP

“Adequate housing is an essential priority of any community striving for a viable economic future.”

Primary contests decided Tuesday

Addison County voters on Tuesday, Aug. 11, will help pare down a crowd of candidates.

Community Forum: Amanda Janoo is the governor we’ve been waiting for

A vote for Janoo is a vote for our young Vermonters, and the vitality of their future here in the Green Mountain State.

As lieutenant governor, Esther Charlestin would bring folks to the table

Esther Charlestin is hoping to bring Vermonters into the discussions held at the state level to hear their concerns and meet their needs.

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 of life.” — Elise Shanbacker

Ways of Seeing: Building a Vermont our kids can afford

“We need to build more housing supply more efficiently to get prices down, and we need to give some a leg up.”

Middlebury taps new housing development tool

The Middle Housing CHIP process will unfold this summer and fall.

Lynn Dike takes aim at Addison-4 House seat

“Is it going to be for citizens or is it going to be for illegal immigrants? I am not for that. I know that seems heartless; I’m sorry about that. But I think citizens should get the benefits.” — Lynn Dike

Recovery home planned for Middlebury

Recovery housing “is critical we have that ‘next step’ for people. A lot of them want to stay in this community, but they don’t have the resources or ability to do so.” — Danielle Wallace

New Haven News: Enjoy a weekend of community celebration

The New Haven Neighbors are hosting a gathering on the town green from 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday to coincide with the chicken BBQ.

Goosewing Timberworks constructs building frames as heirlooms

Goosewing Timberworks has helped restore centuries-old structures, taught the craft around the world and built a thriving business at home in Bristol.

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