Real estate sales in Addison

Three properties sold in Addison for more than $1 million since October… find out other real estate sales in the town of Addison in 2024 and in the first six months of 2025.

Shelters see more demand after motel voucher system ends

The July 1 sunset of the state’s motel voucher program has sent more than 300 vulnerable Vermont households into uncertain housing situations, and leaders at Addison County’s two homeless shelters are noting a corresponding uptick in demand.

Northlands Job Corps to remain open for now

An injunction by a federal judge has saved Northlands Job Corps, the federal job training site in Vergennes, for now.

Vergennes considers harassment policy

The Vergennes City Council on Tuesday discussed and appeared to favor eventually adopting a policy that would “create a clear expectation of civil behavior by all municipal appointees and employees and … a fair, progressive sequence of consequences for vi … (read more)

Champs swims past St. Albans

The Vergennes Champs swim team held off a relay rally by the visiting St. Albans Sharks on Tuesday to prevail, 233-218.

Fresh tracks from Vergennes musician

Kevin Kareckas, has released another EP. Out on the first of July, “Kitchen Table Island EP” was released on digital platforms.

Vergennes Police Log: City resident cited after neighbor dispute

Vergennes police responded to a July 2 dispute between Green Street neighbors and ended up citing one city resident for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

Vergennes Champs split two swim meets

The Vergennes Champs opened their season by splitting two Champlain Valley Swim League meets, winning at Winooski, 263-203, on June 26, before losing in their home pool to defending CVSL and Vermont Summer Swim League champion Burlington Tennis Club on Tu … (read more)

Vergennes council sets new budget, sees 2.2-cent tax hike

After some last-minute financial maneuvering at its Tuesday night meeting, the Vergennes City Council adopted a Fiscal Year 2026 general fund budget of $3,336,868, about a 1% increase, and set the new municipal tax rate at 64.42 cents.

City tweaks plan to allow more housing

The Vergennes City Council on May 27 unanimously approved three changes to the Vergennes municipal plan, two of which are intended to pave the way for zoning changes that would allow housing in the city’s Commercial zoning district and permit shops in the … (read more)

City Council backs civil rights

Vergennes joined at least five other Vermont communities last week when the city council adopted a resolution supporting Constitutional rights — notably those of “Due Process and Equal Protection” found in the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth and 14th Amendments … (read more)

State pulls out of city juvenile center project

State officials are backing off from their goal of siting in Vergennes a 14-bed locked detention and counseling center for teens with law enforcement involvement. But it remains unclear what their plans are.

Celebrate Juneteenth with a concert at St. Paul’s in Vergennes

Robert Ludwig, will present the concert program. All are welcome to attend this free concert.

Court order halts Job Corps closure

The Job Corps program had always enjoyed broad-based bipartisan support until the Trump Administration took office in January and has aggressively slashed programs, its officials claim, at times with dubious evidence, are wasteful or unnecessary.

Vergennes farmers market expanded hours

The Vergennes Farmers Market soon will embark on an exciting new season, brimming with fresh changes and enhancements that reflect the city of Vergennes’s commitment to enriching our community experience.

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