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The Cup of Coffee That Started It All

In 1993, I was involved with a small Montpelier advocacy group called Montpelier 2000, a name that seems charmingly archaic today. We...

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 15, 2023

Something’s Not Right at the Co-op To the Editor: There is something not quite right at...

Then and Now, Nov. 15, 2023

The Rialto Building at 32–40 State Street occupies a unique position in downtown Montpelier; it straddles the North Branch without the benefit...

Heard on the Street, Nov. 15, 2023

FEMA Trailers on Track Installation of FEMA trailers on Montpelier’s Country Club Road property is on track, according to...

Ten Reasons Why Addressing Climate ChaosCan’t Wait

Climate chaos is upon us, becoming more chaotic and more destructive every month. Far too many good people I’ve spoken with think...

The Way I See It: For This Gardener, 2023 Yields a Growing Harvest of Concerns

Just a few days before the witches, Barbies, and Spidermen (Taylor Swifties and Travis Kelces?) descended on College Street and other noteworthy...

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A Message From City Hall: Investing in Ourselves and the Future of Our City

Budget season is an important time of year for our community. We’re not just making decisions on projects, budgets, and operations, we’re...

City Page: Autumn Overview

Autumn is a busy time for local city government. In the coming weeks, the City Council and City staff will be...

Post-Flood Communications Improvements

People throughout the community have been working diligently to re-open businesses, repair homes, alter buildings, and consider longer-term challenges. The city is...