Vermont Town Meeting day is next week, Tuesday, March 1. I love Town Meeting Day and the annual opportunity to delve deeply into local budgets and issues with neighbors. Many towns are again holding their meetings remotely and early voting has already begun. Contact your local town clerk's office for more information about the details… Continue reading Town Meeting Election Endorsements
With so many urgent issues on our plate, the Legislative session has been busier than usual during our first several weeks. I know it's been a stressful month for nearly everyone due to this recent COVID surge; I'm hoping we're seeing the light at the end of the Omicron Tunnel, so hang in there and… Continue reading January 2022 Legislative Update
With fall foliage near peak in many parts of the state, Vermont is alive with color and visitors. I know that many of us are happy for a bit of normal Vermont life and nervous that so much activity may continue to spread COVID among Vermonters. Read more for an update on both the pandemic… Continue reading Autumn Activity 2021
Summer is slowly coming to a close with school starting, apple orchards opening, leaves showing a bit of color, and a slight briskness in the morning air. Although the 2021 session ended in May, legislative work has continued throughout the summer. Here's the latest news regarding this legislative work and an update on the COVID… Continue reading Late Summer 2021 – Legislative Work & COVID
After 15 long months, the official state of emergency in Vermont has ended, with the Governor's recent announcement that 80% of eligible Vermonters have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Congratulations Vermonters - this is a huge accomplishment! We are the first state to reach this milestone, and one of the most vaccinated places in… Continue reading June Update – End of Emergency, Resources, Vetoes, and Celebrations
