Julie Basol steps down from city role

The leader of the Vergennes Partnership has decided to leave her post. Julie Basol said in a Wednesday email to friends of the Partnership that she will step down from her role as executive director of the organization, effective mid-December. 

Vergennes calls for artists to use $15K VAC grant

Imagine a mural; imagine a sculpture; imagine raising the bar of artistic attraction to the Little City’s downtown.

City Council, Partnership talk money

When officials of the Vergennes Partnership came to the city council meeting on Tuesday to update councilors on their activities over the past two years, the organization charged with the economic health of downtown Vergennes was greeted with praise. 

Letter to the editor: Thanks to Neat Repeats

On behalf of the Vergennes Partnership, I’d like to give a public shout out of thanks to Neat Repeats. Their recent grant given to the Partnership included the purchase of four fire pits to share with the city’s Parks & Recreation Department.

Vergennes Partnership receives $1,000

VERGENNES — The Vergennes Partnership has announced the receipt of a $1,000 grant for replacement and additional plantings on the Vergennes Green. The grant came in the form of a $500 gift from Co-operative Insurance’s Community Grants program, paired wit … (read more)

Opinion: Support ‘Better Places, Safer Spaces’

This week’s writers are Julie Basol of the Vergennes Partnership, Ian Albinson of Bristol Core, and Karen Duguay of Better Middlebury Partnership. Addison County residents,  The following letter was sent on Sept. 2 to the Vermont Senate Committee on Econo … (read more)

Vergennes Partnership, city working to help safe business reopening

VERGENNES — The Vergennes Partnership and city officials have been working to help Vergennes businesses plan for a safe re-opening under the latest state guidelines, which took effect on Monday.   Vergennes Partnership Marketing and Development Coordinato … (read more)