Survey takes local economic pulse

ADDISON COUNTY — The Addison County Recovery Team is going over the results of its survey of the local economy. The online survey garnered an impressive 275 responses from a diverse array of area business sectors, according to Fred Kenney, executive director of the Addison County Economic Development Corp. Retail respondents topped the list at 13%, followed closely by construction and home services (11%) and food & beverage businesses (11%). Of the 275 respondents, 97 (36%) indicated they’re temporarily clo … (read more)

MONTPELIER — A questionnaire will be mailed on Jan. 6 to some Vermont anglers asking for information about their fishing activities, as well as their interests and opinions on fishing and fisheries management in Vermont. The survey is directed and funded … (read more)

FERRISBURGH — The Ferrisburgh selectboard on Tuesday agreed to write to the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) in support of the proposed $39 million truck route through northern Vergennes. But the board might decide to include a condition that cou … (read more)