October 16, 2024: This summary compiles the latest news from all 14 Vermont counties, covering a wide range of topics from infrastructure improvements to local crime. Communities like Addison and Orange are addressing housing crises through grassroots efforts and infrastructure expansions, while Grand Isle faces budget cuts in its school district. Counties like Lamoille and Rutland are preparing for the winter tourism season, hoping for economic recovery. In Burlington, a recycling initiative supports sustainability goals, and in Orleans, tourism is booming with fall foliage season. Additionally, the VT Daily Chronicle reports on a drug dealer linked to four homicides.

Addison County (Addison Independent): Tiny homes are being proposed as a solution to Addison County’s ongoing housing crisis. The grassroots organization Homes First VT is leading the charge to provide affordable, sustainable homes through community-supported initiatives. Read more.

Bennington County (Bennington Banner): Local authorities in Bennington are focusing on juvenile crime prevention as cases rise. Officials are balancing safety measures with efforts to provide rehabilitation programs for youth offenders. Read more.

Caledonia County (Caledonian Record): The Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department has announced new measures to address rising rural crime, including more patrols and community outreach to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents. Read more.

Chittenden County (Burlington Free Press): Burlington is expanding its recycling program to help businesses and multi-unit buildings reduce their carbon footprint. The initiative supports the city’s broader sustainability goals. Read more.

Essex County (County Courier): Essex County residents are pushing for more road maintenance funding as rural roads struggle to cope with seasonal weather conditions. The call for better infrastructure is growing louder. Read more.

Franklin County (County Courier): St. Albans is planning to expand its farmers market to boost local agriculture and provide more opportunities for small businesses in the area. The expansion is expected to increase community engagement. Read more.

Grand Isle County (The Islander): Facing budget cuts, Grand Isle’s school district is looking for ways to manage resources while maintaining education quality for students. Discussions about potential solutions are ongoing. Read more.

Lamoille County (News & Citizen): Lamoille County is preparing for a busy ski season, with local businesses hoping to recover from recent flooding as tourism increases with the winter months approaching. Read more.

Orange County (Journal Opinion): Orange County has announced infrastructure improvements, focusing on expanding broadband access and improving public transportation to better serve its rural communities. Read more.

Orleans County (The Chronicle): Newport is promoting local tourism by highlighting its outdoor activities and scenic landscapes, drawing visitors during the peak fall foliage season. Read more.

Rutland County (Mountain Times): Killington businesses are gearing up for what looks to be a strong winter tourism season, buoyed by early snowfall and positive visitor projections. Read more.

Washington County (Times Argus): Montpelier is updating its zoning laws to encourage more affordable housing developments in response to the city’s growing housing shortages. Read more.

Windham County (Brattleboro Reformer): Brattleboro is boosting its arts scene with the opening of a new community arts center that will provide affordable studio space and performance venues for local artists. Read more.

Windsor County (Eagle Times): Windsor is continuing its upgrades to parks and recreational facilities as part of a broader plan to attract families and outdoor enthusiasts to the area. Read more.

VT Daily Chronicle: A major drug dealer linked to four homicides in Vermont has been detained pending trial. Authorities have been investigating the dealer’s “hub-and-spoke” network of young conspirators in the state. Read more.

Dave Soulia | FYIVT

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