Addison County residents can expect to pay a little bit more to get rid of their trash next year — a very little bit.
There are now nearly 400 Addison County children enrolled in Universal PreK (UPK) programs — 158 of those from the Middlebury area alone. This is a number that could grow significantly next year even as the number of Addison County children continues to d … (read more)
Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary School is getting creative with its staffing to mitigate the impacts of a major, ongoing shortage of paraeducators.
The Wainwright Mill Dam in Salisbury has been removed, allowing Tributary 10 to pass freely through its channel for the first time in 219 years, according to the Vermont Natural Resources Council, which spearheaded the $400,000 project.
It was late 2020, and newly minted Addison County resident Bethanie Farrell was looking for a way to help her adopted community during a tumultuous time marked by the COVID pandemic and a much-needed (but very disruptive) downtown Middlebury rail tunnel p … (read more)
The Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) has launched its search for a new executive director, in anticipation of the June 2025 exit of the nonprofit’s current top administrator, Fred Kenney.
As the same time that Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) is fielding a growing number of requests for food, clothing and other necessities, the Middlebury nonprofit is also readying its annual Holiday Shop and food boxes to ensure area folks in nee … (read more)
Those spearheading an ongoing expansion and renovation of Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater had hoped to see the $8.2 million project completed in time for a festive, public unveiling this New Year’s Eve. But a “grand opening” celebration will need to wait u … (read more)
Middlebury College has earmarked a combined $3.5 million toward the impending renovation/expansion of the Ilsley Public Library and construction of a major, mixed-income housing project at the northeast edge of Middlebury village.
On the cusp of 63 years old, Champlain Valley Equipment President Brian Carpenter thought he’d be easing into a more measured work schedule in tandem with his role as chair of the Middlebury selectboard. But sometimes, life doesn’t go according to plan — … (read more)
The Addison Central School District board on Monday asked ACSD staff to begin crafting a fiscal year 2025-26 budget reflecting a 2% increase compared to the current spending plan. But holding the spending increase to 2% would still require the district to … (read more)
Middlebury Union Middle School’s popular and accomplished Wellness educator has resigned from her post, citing the Addison Central School District officials’ denial of her request for four days of professional leave to attend a national health/physical ed … (read more)
Thanks to a couple of major grants and dedicated community volunteers, a more-than-20-year effort to renovate Salisbury’s historic 1869 Town Hall building at 918 Maple St. is expected come to fruition next year.
Addison Central School District (ACSD) board member Brian Bauer was chastised by several of his colleagues on Monday after he twice used the term “normal” to identify students who’ve not been assigned Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans, versus c … (read more)
Addison County voters followed statewide trends in supporting Democrat Kamala Harris over Republican Donald Trump for U.S. President, while solidly backing incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott over Esther Charlestin, a Middlebury Democrat.
