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Progressives will have a majority on the Burlington City Council after big wins on Town Meeting Day. Political newcomer Zoraya Hightower, a Progressive, unseated 32-year incumbent Sharon Bushor, an independent, in a three-way race in Ward 1. Until this election, the Progs had endorsed Bushor every year since she first ran for city council in 1987. She also sought, and lost, the Democratic nomination. Hightower earned 912 votes, more than double Bushor’s 408. The Democratic contender, University of Vermont student Jillian Scannell, won 369 votes. “I’m incredibly excited,” Hightower said. “I think it’s a huge vote of confidence to have more than half of the voters vote for me. I know I have big shoes to fill, but I look forward to the challenge.” Another Prog, Jane Stromberg, notched an upset when she took down Democratic incumbent Adam Roof in Ward 8. First elected in 2015, Roof out-fundraised and out-spent Stromberg, but it wasn’t enough to stop her impressive showing: Stromberg got 635 votes to Roof’s 427. In Ward 2, incumbent Prog Max Tracy handily won reelection to his seat, besting newcomer Ryan Nick, a Democrat. Ward 3 Progressive Brian Pine won his uncontested race, as did Ward 7 Democrat/Progressive Ali Dieng.

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The Dems did pick up the Ward 4 seat with a victory by Sarah Carpenter over independent Ericka Bundy Redic. Republican City Council President Kurt Wright currently holds the seat but did not run for reelection. Ward 5 Democrat Chip Mason held onto his seat by defeating Progressive Nathan Lantieri. Councilor Karen Paul (D-Ward 6) won her uncontested race. Vermont Progressive Party executive director Josh Wronski attributed the Progs’ victories to grassroots organizing and widespread dissatisfaction with Mayor Miro Weinberger’s administration. “There is a general sense that the city is not meeting the needs of working people,” he said. Burlington Democratic Party chair Sam Donnelly said the Progressive majority “creates a possible challenge to having a functioning city government. “We’ve seen the Progressives in the past two years be an opposition party rather than a governing one,” he continued. “They’re going to have to work with our elected mayor and find a way to get things done for Burlingtonians.” Check out more detailed coverage of these races and others at sevendaysvt.com.

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1. ““Snail’s Pace: Mail Delivery Lags in South Burlington Neighborhood” by Molly Walsh. Local postal customers say delivery is inconsistent and important documents have failed to arrive. 2. “Sanders Planning Super Tuesday Rally in Vermont” by Paul Heintz. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will be home on the biggest day yet in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. 3. “New England Culinary Institute Ends Dinner Service” by Sally Pollak. Last week, NECI on Main ceased serving dinner because of a lack of customers. 4. “With Student Dollars Down, Saint Michael’s College’s Bond Rating Takes a Hit” by Molly Walsh. Citing “sustained decreases” in revenue from students, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the Colchester school’s bond rating. 5. “Vermont Superdelegates Warn Against ‘Stop Sanders’ Machinations” by Paul Heintz. Several of Vermont’s top Democrats say it would be a bad idea to deny Bernie Sanders the nomination if he receives a plurality of delegates.

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ODE TO OLLIE A beloved pet camel and frequent photo subject of passing motorists along Route 7 has died. Oliver was 17. Born in Wisconsin in 2002, Ollie — as he was affectionately known — ultimately landed in Vermont, at Judith Giusto’s Round Barn Merinos farm in Ferrisburg. There, the two-humped ungulate shared a field with the sheep Giusto keeps for wool. Giusto used Ollie’s hair and down, too, for her business. The camel would molt “like a bird losing its feathers” in early spring, leaving behind a fiber that was similar in texture to cashmere wool, Giusto told the Middlebury Campus in 2010.

“I look back at the decision about having a camel and sometimes I think I was delusional,” she told another outlet, the Addison County Independent, in 2017. “But at the time it felt like it would be easier to integrate a camel into our life than a cat or dog would have been.” The animal stopped traffic. Over the years, hundreds, if not thousands, of people posed for pictures with the camel. What, after all, was an animal associated with the desert doing in Vermont, a place known for cows? In fact, Oliver was a two-humped Bactrian camel, native to the steppes of Central Asia, as opposed to the more familiar single-humped dromedary variety. In an email response to Seven Days, Giusto asked for privacy as her family copes with “intense sorrow.” “I didn’t realize Oliver was of such interest

to so many strangers AND his place in our lives was that of treasured pet,” she wrote. “In today’s culture, that combination can lead to some very complex issues.” She did speak with the Associated Press about the eye-catching seven-foot-tall, 1,200pound animal. “He was lovely. It was like owning a giant dog,” Giusto said. Giusto’s son, Montana, ran a Facebook page from Oliver’s point of view. He posted a final message on February 28. “As my last wish, I ask all of you to celebrate my life with joyful memories which I’ll take into the afterlife,” he wrote. “My next adventure is ahead and I am ready to take it on — to go where no camel has gone before!!” SASHA GOLDSTEIN SEVEN DAYS MARCH 4-11, 2020

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GRATEFUL FOR TWO STORIES

Chelsea Edgar’s “Divine Intention” article about climate change and Hackie’s “Rehabilitation” column were superb [February 26]. In a way, they were about the same thing. If you think about it, the way people get out of the hardest jams in life is by people committing to take care of other people — whether the focus is someone close to you or your community or the world at large. For thousands of years, some extraordinarily wise people have been saying that sacrifice is the core to a lasting sense of personal joy. Today we’re lucky to have wise folks like the Dalai Lama and Brother David Steindl-Rast talking about the power of gratitude. So here’s a huge thanks to Jernigan, Chelsea, the people in the stories they told and Seven Days for reminding us so vividly of what matters. Keep it coming. Dan Quinlan

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[Re Off Message: “As Biden Wins South Carolina, Sanders Eyes Super Tuesday,” February 29]: Bernie Sanders proposes that the United States should become more like Europe with a broader social safety net, higher taxes and a smaller military. But the American system has fostered a spirit of innovation and world leadership that Europe can’t match. Europe hasn’t put a man on the moon or landed a rover on Mars. Europe didn’t invent the microprocessor, the personal computer, the internet or the global positioning system. Europe didn’t spawn Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, SpaceX, Google or Amazon. Europe did start two world wars, but it was unable to bring either to a satisfactory conclusion without help from the United States. Even today, much of the world relies on the United States for its defense. While it may be tempting to imagine what might be gained by becoming more like Europe, it’s frightening to consider what could be lost. David Maher

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That’s why the Off the Wall CoaliIn his profile of Chief Don Stevens [“Elder tion calls on all Burlington residents to demand that their city Statesman,” Februcouncil representative ary 26], Ken Picard BERN PILE vote in March to immeinexplicably stooped diately and uncondito snidely describe tionally remove the my act of civil disobemural and send Mayor dience against the Miro Weinberger the white supremacist Elder message of our desire “Everyone Loves a Statesman for the inclusivity of all Parade!” mural as a our communities. “do-gooder” exercise. He went on to mistakAlbert Petrarca enly quote the Off the BURLINGTON Wall Coalition action Petrarca is out of a much larger spokesperson for the political context. NEED TO KNOW VISUAL VOCABULARY SWEET, JESUS Off the Wall Coalition. We c e r t a i n l y stated that the offensive memorial in our town square “obliterates First Nation peoples’ lives THANKS FOR THE and history” because it erases more than HISTORY LESSON 12,000 years of Abenaki existence in favor Late to the dance, but I literally was of the white European settler Samuel de just at the “Pate Hotel” 30 minutes ago Champlain. That observation is not an dropping off lesson plans for one of my attempt, as Picard incorrectly concludes, students. Walked back home and saw “to represent the interests of Vermont’s the house mentioned on the awesome indigenous people,” but simply to state an Burlington Area History Facebook undeniable fact. We also pointed out that group. That led me to this Seven Days 93 of the 94 “notables” portrayed in the article [“Hidden Hospitality,” February 22, 2017], which blew my mind! Great mural were white, and most were male. White people should never have the research. Great community. right to define and speak on behalf of Brian Perkins communities of color. On the other hand, BURLINGTON the overwhelming majority from those communities demand that conscientious white people call out and condemn politi- NO BURN cians and institutions on their expressed [Re Off Message: “Burlington Announces and covert racism that visibly and shame- Scaled-Down District Energy Plan,” lessly bolsters the virulent and growing February 17]: The City of Burlington’s plan for a “district heat system” seems nationalism under the Trump regime. Sanders under and on the attack

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to be a smart way to use the waste heat produced by the McNeil Generating Station, but it is missing the point. Burning anything produces carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that is warming our planet. The McNeil plant itself is contributing to our problem, from the chain saws, tree harvesters, skidders, trucks hauling the trees, chippers and trains moving the chips to the burning of the chips — all of which produce carbon dioxide [“Carbon Quandary,” October 9, 2019]. Dartmouth College recently abandoned its proposed wood chip plant after a storm of protests and is now looking at a geothermal solution to its heating problem. The city and University of Vermont would do the planet a favor if they spent that $16 million on making their buildings net-zero energy users and considered using the lake water and heat pumps to solve their heating problems in an environmentally friendly manner. Brian Forrest

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South Burlington has almost 7,000 private and public parking lots that sit empty more than half the time, according to city planners. Yet one candidate for city council wants more parking [“Suburban Spat,” February 19]! Thanks to Seven Days for highlighting a race where one candidate clearly wants to go back in time and one candidate wants to build a city that is not totally dependent on cars — a city that encourages walking and biking and turning unused parking spaces into green space. Cheers to Meaghan Emery for taking on the fossil fuel industry. Richard Watts

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Art: In the Studio: With needle and thread, India Tresselt engages in the art of resistance BY SUSAN LARSON

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Castleton International Film Festival features five acclaimed cinematic works by women BY LUKE BAYNES

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Bernie battles Biden for delegate dominance BY PAUL HEINTZ

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Twice as Nice For Montpelier-area classical music fans, what could be better than an intimate performance by the Paris Piano Trio? How about two performances? Presented by Capital City Concerts, the French ensemble serves up distinct programs on Saturday and Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. See capitalcity concerts.org to learn about a free master class led by members Régis Pasquier, Roland Pidoux and JeanClaude Pennetier. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGES 49 AND 50

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“I am the silence, I am the call / Never one thing, no, not one thing at all,” sings May Erlewine (pictured) in the aptly titled “Never One Thing.” Among the Michigander’s many traits are her skills as a singer and interpreter of emotions. Erlewine channels joy, sorrow and heartbreak through Americana tunes on albums such as 2019’s Second Sight. Hear her in Sharon, Putney and Richmond.

Trailblazing mathematician Katherine G. Johnson died on February 24. During her lifetime, she was part of a team of African American mathematicians who helped NASA reach new heights in the early years of the U.S. space program. The team’s experiences inspired the 2016 film Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson as Johnson. St. Johnsbury’s Catamount Arts Center presents a free screening.

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Beat of Her Own Drum Caroline Rose’s February 24 TV debut on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” was a glorious one-person dance party with Rose boogying her way through her new single “Feel the Way I Want.” The rising pop-rock star and former Burlingtonian hits up Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington as part of her tour supporting Superstar, her latest album, to be released March 6.

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Cabin Fever Cure Feeling cooped up? Green Mountain Club members invite Vermonters to step into winter hiking as part of the club’s 24th annual Winter Trails Day. Based at the GMC visitor center in Waterbury Center, the family-friendly gathering offers skills workshops, kids’ activities and an all-day campfire, as well as guided group hikes ranging from easy to difficult. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 49

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Equal Representation Wanuri Kahiu’s 2018 drama Rafiki was the first Kenyan feature shown at the Cannes Film Festival and, as a review on rogerebert.com put it, “the first film with a positive message about homosexuality to play in Kenyan theaters.” In telling the love story of two young women, the movie reveals challenges facing LGBTQ individuals in the African country. Rafiki plays as part of the 2020 Castleton International Film Festival highlighting women directors. SEE STORY ON PAGE 22

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Emerald City For the 25th year, Vermonters fête the Emerald Isle with Burlington Irish Heritage Festival activities. This celebration of Irish and Irish American culture includes an extensive schedule of music, dance, history, genealogy and more surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. Explore burlingtonirishheritage.org for details on can’t-miss events, such as Saturday’s concert by Middlebury band O’hAnleigh at the FlynnSpace. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 44 SEVEN DAYS MARCH 4-11, 2020

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The Burlington Free Press will be printed in Portsmouth, N.H., causing about two dozen people to lose their jobs in the Queen City, the paper announced in a news article last Thursday. The move appears designed to save costs by merging Free Press operations with those of the Portsmouth Herald. Last November, the papers’ parent companies, Gannett and GateHouse Media, merged. The presses in downtown Burlington

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hen Peter Walke was finishing his senior year at Williams College in 2003, he listened skeptically as president George W. Bush stood on an aircraft carrier deck and all but declared victory in the Iraq War. The Montpelier native was studying political science with a focus on the psychology of terrorists and knew the Mission Accomplished banner flying behind the president was wishful thinking. After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan had felt justified to Walke, but overthrowing the government of Iraq seemed misguided. Walke thought he could help his country look before leaping into decades-long geopolitical conflicts. “I said, ‘Let’s make sure, as we’re doing some of these things abroad to make ourselves more safe, that we’re doing it in a more thoughtful manner,’” Walke recalled last week. “It was massively naïve. I’ll admit that. But I think at that age you should have a passion for change.” And so he launched a decade-long career as a naval intelligence officer that took him and his young family around the 12

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nation and the world, trying to improve military decision-making processes. Sixteen years later, as Walke takes over as Vermont’s environmental regulator in chief, he says those years prepared him well to handle the competing pressures he will face as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation.

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“I think the beauty of the military is that not making a decision is not an option,” Walke said. “You are forced in lots of different situations to make decisions with good information — and sometimes imperfect information — and make the best judgment you can.” At DEC, Walke said, he’ll blend the decisiveness of someone trained to target

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terrorists with the leave-no-trace environmental ethos he absorbed as a college-age wilderness guide. “My policy, generally, is that our goal should be to leave the place as good or better than we found it,” he said. Awaiting him in the new job are disagreements about a number of environmental threats, including how to best address phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain, more quickly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, slow stormwater runoff from developed land and deal with groundwater contamination by the industrial chemicals called PFAS. Walke’s appointment last month by Gov. Phil Scott drew praise from many who’ve worked with him in his capacity as deputy secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources, where he served for three years. He replaces Emily Boedecker, who left her position suddenly on February 21. Jeff Wennberg, DEC commissioner under governor Jim Douglas, said Walke’s varied background and his experience at ANR make him a perfect fit for what he called a “very, very difficult assignment.” NATURE WALKE

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“The unfortunate reality of this new partnership is that about two dozen press people will lose their employment,” Free Press executive editor Emilie Stigliani wrote in an email. The fate of 137 South Winooski Avenue, the downtown Burlington property that houses the presses, has not been decided, Stigliani said in an email. It’s assessed at $1.5 million. As part of the move, the Free Press will switch from its current tabloid format back to a traditional broadsheet. The paper will continue to publish each day, and home delivery will not be affected, according to the Free Press article. The newsroom and advertising staff will remain in Burlington. Portsmouth is more than 200 miles from Burlington, and the drive takes three and a quarter hours, according to Google Maps. In 2012, the Free Press announced a $2.4 million rebuild of its press as the paper rolled out a series of fundamental changes. That’s when it went from a folded broadsheet to a magazine-like tabloid. It’s also when the paper started charging for access to its online content. “The Free Press journalists work to serve our readers with stories they can use to improve their lives and information that allows them to make better sense of the community in which we live,” the paper quoted Stigliani as saying. “Our commitment to the readers is unwavering.” Sally Pollak contributed reporting. Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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uns were prominent in the abuse Sean Wilson was said to have inflicted on his girlfriend. In 2017, after one of his shifts as a Brattleboro police officer, Wilson drove to her Colchester residence, broke down the door and fired a bullet over the bed where she lay, the woman said in court documents. He was upset because she’d met a friend for drinks. Wilson’s career as a cop ended last summer, but the abuse escalated, according to his girlfriend. She said he threatened to kill her and a coworker she’d sought out for help. On January 18, Wilson took his girlfriend’s cellphone and held a gun to his own head when she pleaded for him to give it back. On January 28, the girlfriend and a coworker reported his actions to South Burlington police. Officers helped her request an emergency protective order. Her petition to the court was clear: “I just want to be safe,” she wrote. “I want his guns taken away.” Within hours, a judge issued the order and required that Wilson surrender all weapons. South Burlington police went to the couple’s shared apartment — twice — to collect his firearms. They arrested him for domestic assault and criminal threatening. None of it stopped Wilson from possessing at least one gun in the

following weeks. On February 17, he drove by his girlfriend’s workplace in his truck, someone there reported to authorities. Then he went home and fatally shot himself in the head. Wilson isn’t the only man with ties to local law enforcement to have his guns seized recently in connection with domestic abuse allegations. Winooski detective Christopher Matott was arraigned February 20 in Grand Isle

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County Superior Court on seven charges, including two felonies. The female victim in that case told police she feared Matott might seek to hide some portion of his estimated 20-gun arsenal. He ended up surrendering 11 firearms. While a state law enacted in 2018 was intended to keep guns away from potentially violent people, the two recent cases highlight the difficult task authorities face in trying to disarm those accused of

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It may be too soon for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to measure the drapes in the Oval Office. But the possibility raises the question of what would happen to Sanders’ Senate seat were he to move up Pennsylvania Avenue. Under Vermont law, the governor has six months from the date a vacancy occurs to hold a special election. The winner would complete Sanders’ term, which expires in January 2025. The governor is also empowered to appoint an interim senator to fill the post until the special election took place.

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Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, said he would abide by Vermont’s tradition of naming a replacement from the same party as the outgoing officeholder — in Sanders’ case, an independent. The governor said he would not appoint anyone who planned to run in the special election because doing so would give that person “a leg up” — which he said would be unfair. Scott said he would not necessarily pick an independent who would caucus with Senate Democrats, as Sanders does. That could have major ramifications for the balance of power in the Senate. It’s possible the decision wouldn’t even be up to Scott. He hasn’t said whether he will run for reelection in the fall, and the next governor may select an appointee. Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive/Democrat, is vying for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. As governor, Zuckerman said, he would appoint “someone who embodies the issues and values of Sen. Sanders.” Rebecca Holcombe, a former education secretary who is also seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, said she would only consider a Dem who “reflects the basic values and goals that Vermonters put [Sanders] in place to represent.” Zuckerman said that, all things being equal, he’d select a female candidate. And Holcombe said that women are “uniquely positioned” to speak to some of the issues at stake. m Contact: paul@sevendaysvt.com

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Disarmed « P.13 domestic violence, including times when the alleged abuser wears a badge. “Often those individuals have deep knowledge of the criminal legal system and how it operates,” said Sarah Robinson, deputy director of the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. “Sometimes that knowledge is used to both threaten and intimidate victims and also to manipulate the response of the system that’s intended to protect victims.” Wilson’s former girlfriend told the court she had experienced more than 100 instances of physical abuse since 2015. She wrote that she hadn’t reported Wilson’s behavior “because of his law enforcement ties.” The woman declined to speak with Seven Days; the newspaper is not naming her because the case involves domestic assault. Wilson, 46, was a Marine Corps veteran who worked as a Brattleboro cop from 2016 until 2018. He left after the Windham County state’s attorney raised concerns about his relationship with a federally indicted drug dealer — but he soon got a job with the Essex Police Department. He lasted a few months before Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George said she would refuse to try his cases, citing problems with his credibility. Wilson moved on to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office but left law enforcement altogether by July 2019. When she came forward in January, his girlfriend wrote that Wilson was abusing her weekly. Police in South Burlington, where she worked, took the report and arrested Wilson. A Chittenden County judge signed an emergency relief-fromabuse order that included the temporary seizure of Wilson’s firearms. Such orders don’t authorize police to search for firearms without permission. Instead, Wilson pointed officers to three guns — in his silver Chevy Silverado truck, along the bedroom wall and on a living room table, Chief Shawn Burke said. But Wilson hadn’t been completely forthcoming. Shortly after officers returned to the station with Wilson and the firearms, the woman said they didn’t have the full arsenal. Officers went back to search and collected more weapons, including guns that were stuffed under a mattress and wedged between couch cushions, Burke said. Police were able to make a second sweep, he said, only because the residence was in the woman’s name. Details about Wilson’s apparent noncompliance with the order weren’t included in the written court record for any of the proceedings against him; it’s unclear whether the judges knew. Colchester police have yet to release

information about the gun Wilson used to kill himself. Burke said he wouldn’t be surprised if the death investigation shows that his officers hadn’t found all of Wilson’s firearms. “These are extremely hard orders to execute,” he said. “In a lot of ways, we narrowly missed what could have been a murder-suicide.” Wilson’s case played out as the Vermont legislature considers a controversial bill intended to remove guns during domestic violence crises. In 2018, lawmakers created “extreme risk protection orders,” which allow authorities to confiscate firearms if a judge deems an individual an imminent safety threat to himself or others. Most domestic violence victims, however, initially seek a broader relief-from-abuse order, commonly called a restraining order. Judges can order firearm relinquishment as part of a temporary restraining order — as the judge did in Wilson’s case — but often do not, advocates say.

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The measure now under consideration in Montpelier, H.610, would require that judges order gun seizures as part of temporary restraining orders if there’s evidence that the subject has access to any firearms. It also closes a loophole that can enable individuals under a protective order to buy guns if their federal background checks are delayed. And it criminalizes possession of firearms while someone is subject to a temporary order. Gun-rights advocates have lined up to voice Second Amendment and due process objections to the bill, and Gov. Phil Scott has expressed a general distaste for further gun-control measures. Proponents of the bill are emphasizing its importance to victims. Research by the state Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission has found that roughly one quarter of all homicides in Vermont involve the use of firearms in the context of domestic abuse. “This isn’t a gun bill,” Attorney General T.J. Donovan said. “This is a domestic violence bill.” The bill also improves how victims, police and courts communicate about an alleged abuser’s access to firearms. The seemingly small changes — adding specific questions to the restraining order petition form, requiring police to tell judges what firearms were surrendered — would make a “huge” difference, said Robinson of the

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. “We’re not asking the right questions all the way through the process,” Robinson said. When an alleged abuser is also a police officer, victims themselves may be reluctant to offer such information to authorities without prompting. Winooski detective Matott repeatedly used his badge to discourage his girlfriend from reporting his abuse, in part by telling her that authorities would “laugh” if she ever sought a restraining order, she said in court papers. Matott worked for South Burlington police from 2014 to 2017 before joining the Winooski department. He was assigned last year to a federal Drug Enforcement Administration task force. The woman gave birth to a child in December, which prompted her to seek help, she said in court filings: “Chris has pointed a gun at my head, and I can’t ever let my daughter see that or have that happen to her.” She successfully petitioned Grand Isle Family Court for an emergency protective order on February 6. The judge did not require Matott to surrender any firearms, but the woman described his gun collection to Grand Isle sheriff’s deputies at the courthouse. She said he carried guns everywhere, including on a Florida vacation, and that he owned around 20 firearms, according to sheriff ’s reports provided to Seven Days in response to a records request. She also expressed fear that Matott might try to hide some of his weapons in response to the restraining order. While she was speaking with deputies, Matott sent her multiple text messages, including one that said he was planning to go to her parents’ house in Swanton because she wasn’t answering his messages. “She wants to make sure they take all firearms,” a deputy wrote. Based on that information, Grand Isle State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito applied for and received an extreme risk protection order. The order handed an awkward mandate to the sheriff’s department: Ask a fellow law enforcement officer to turn over his guns. Under current law, police are not to give subjects of such orders advance notice of a gun seizure. But Matott’s case was apparently complicated by the fact that some of his guns belonged to the Winooski Police Department. Grand Isle deputies called Winooski Chief Rick Hebert, who informed Matott that he must turn over his guns. Matott said he was on his way home to Alburgh, Hebert recalled, so the chief told him to instead drive to the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department.

At the station, deputies passed off the task of seizing and storing Matott’s guns to Winooski Lt. Justin Huizenga. “I did not want to hold on to another agency’s weapons,” Sheriff Ray Allen said. Huizenga escorted Matott to his Alburgh home alongside a Vermont State Police trooper, who provided security. Matott surrendered eight handguns, shotguns and hunting rifles, in addition to his three duty firearms. Those 11 weapons were about half of what his girlfriend had estimated he owned, although DiSabito said she had not been able to list or describe 20 different guns. Hebert said the surrender was thorough and that Matott cooperated. “We would handle that professionally and with the severity that it deserves, regardless of who was involved,” he said. The alleged victim did not seek to press criminal charges, her attorneys with Vermont Legal Aid said in a press release, but DiSabito said he couldn’t ignore the severity of Matott’s alleged conduct “in good conscience.” Matott has pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including aggravated domestic assault, and is free on conditions, including that he not possess any weapons. Meanwhile, the woman had given investigators audio recordings that captured several instances of alleged abuse. “They clearly demonstrate Mr. Matott screaming at her, berating her, using profoundly derogatory language towards her, and threatening to harm her,” George, the Chittenden County state’s attorney, wrote in a February 26 letter to Hebert. She also noted Matott’s use of racial slurs in reference to the woman’s former boyfriend. “I am unwilling to call him as a witness on behalf of the State and will not accept any criminal cases from him going forward,” George concluded. Matott is currently on unpaid leave from the Winooski department. At a February 27 court hearing in North Hero, Matott’s girlfriend dropped the protective order against him. DiSabito, the Grand Isle state’s attorney, said that as long as criminal charges are pending, he wouldn’t agree to any arrangement that allows Matott to access a gun. But he acknowledged he couldn’t promise much more. “Ultimately, I have a sense that if somebody really wants access to a firearm, it might take a little time, but I think there’s a high probability that they’ll access one,” he said, “especially if they’re in law enforcement.” m Contact: derek@sevendaysvt.com

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Three Vermonters tested for coronavirus do not have the infection, the state Department of Health said — meaning that no cases have been confirmed Vermont. State epidemiologist Patsy Kelso said Tuesday evening that the state expects to perform more tests in the coming days as Vermonters return from regions known to have coronavirus cases. Tuesday’s tests marked the state’s first, though dozens of Vermonters were being monitored for the virus. “In case there’s a community transmission in Vermont, we’re following CDC guidance about testing people who are sick enough to be hospitalized,” Kelso said. The state will also test patients who have “a strongly suspicious case, even without a travel history,” she added. The respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China, in December and has since infected nearly 90,000 people around the world. Vermont health officials were coordinating with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, which has confirmed two “presumptive positive” cases of the virus, known more specifically as COVID-19. The first patient there, a Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical center employee, had attended an event at the Engine Room, a music venue in White River Junction, last Friday. In a news release Tuesday evening, Vermont health officials urged anyone who attended the event to contact them at 802-863-7240, even though they are at low risk of infection. Brandon Fox, the owner of the Engine Room, said Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business held a social event last Friday night that drew approximately 200 people. “Right now, we’re just following all of the recommendations and guidance from Vermont, New Hampshire health departments and the CDC and kind of going forward from there,” he said — including giving the place a thorough scrubbing. Vermont is currently monitoring 84 people who may have been exposed to coronavirus through travel or by contact with a known infected person. Rice Memorial High School told parents on Monday that Latin students at the South Burlington school who had traveled to Italy would be monitored at home until March 9. m Contact: courtney@sevendaysvt.com

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Sen. Bernie Sanders speaking at his Super Tuesday rally in Essex Junction

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ver the past year, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) second presidential campaign has taken him to every corner of the country. On Tuesday, it brought him back home. As election officials counted ballots in the 14 states that voted on Super Tuesday, Sanders joined thousands of supporters for a raucous rally at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. “You know, it’s a funny thing,” Sanders said as he took the stage just after 10 p.m. “Thirty-nine years ago today, we won the mayoral race in Burlington, Vt. And we won that race against all of the odds. Everybody said it couldn’t be done.” Similarly, he said, “When we began this race for the presidency, everybody said it couldn’t be done. But tonight I can tell you with absolute confidence, we are going to win the Democratic nomination — and we are going to defeat the most dangerous president in the history of this country.” By the time Sanders addressed his neighbors, at least one result was clear: He had easily won Vermont’s Democratic primary. With nearly every precinct reporting, the Burlingtonian was leading with 51 percent of the vote. Former vice president Joe Biden was holding on to 22 percent, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) trailed with 12 percent and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg with 9 percent. The picture was muddier outside of the Green Mountains. As Seven Days went to press late Tuesday evening, it was too soon to say how the 1,357 delegates up for grabs would be divvied up, though it appeared that Biden was on track to have a big night. “I’m here to report we are very much alive!” Biden said at a rally in Los Angeles. The former vice president was projected to win Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Virginia. In addition to Vermont, Sanders was expected to win delegate-rich California, Colorado and Utah. The remaining states — Maine and Texas — were too close to call. “I don’t know what’s gonna happen later tonight,” Sanders said. He seized the opportunity to draw a contrast with Biden, who threatens to eclipse him as the frontrunner for the

Democratic nomination. “We are not only taking on the corporate establishment, we are taking on the political establishment,” Sanders said, adding that the party could not beat President Donald Trump “with the same old, same old kind of politics.” One by one, Sanders listed the policy areas around which he and Biden had disagreed over the years: Social Security, trade, bankruptcy law and the Iraq War. The remainder of the primary, he predicted, would be “a contrast of ideas.” Though Super Tuesday was not turning out quite like his campaign had hoped, Sanders expressed optimism that he was still on the path to victory. “I am excited about where we are. We have come a long, long way,” he said. “Let’s go on to the White House!” The days prior had been tumultuous for the Sanders campaign. After winning or nearly winning the first three states on the primary calendar, Sanders suffered a major setback Saturday in South Carolina.

Biden, whose candidacy had been left for dead weeks earlier, won a resounding victory, picking up more than 48 percent of the vote. Sanders lagged far behind with just 20 percent. More ominously for Sanders, who worked hard to win over the state’s African American voters, exit polls showed the key Democratic constituency backing Biden over Sanders, 61 to 17 percent. Such a lopsided result, if replicated elsewhere, could spell delegate doom for Sanders and undermine his argument that his is a “multiracial, multigenerational movement.” Speaking Saturday night in Norfolk, Va., Sanders acknowledged the South Carolina setback. “You cannot win ’em all,” he said. Biden’s victory set off a swift consolidation of the once-vast Democratic field. Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund executive who had staked his candidacy on South Carolina, dropped out of the race Saturday night after a disappointing

third-place finish. The next day, former mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind., did the same — and on Monday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) followed suit. As Biden campaigned in Dallas on Monday night, Buttigieg, Klobuchar and another failed candidate, former U.S. representative Beto O’Rourke of Texas, endorsed the former vice president one after another. “Most Americans don’t want the promise of revolution,” Biden said in Dallas, referring to Sanders’ long-promised political revolution. “They want results. They want a revival of decency, honor and character.” As moderate candidates closed ranks behind Biden, Sanders continued to face competition from Warren, a longtime friend and fellow progressive. Though she failed to gain a foothold in any of the early-voting states, Warren has pledged to remain in the race, pitching herself as a “unity” candidate who could bring

together the establishment and revolutionary wings of the party at a contested Democratic National Convention. “We’re in this race for the long haul,” her campaign manager, Roger Lau, wrote in a memo released Sunday, noting that Warren had raised $29 million in February. Bloomberg, who has already plowed well more than half a billion dollars into his candidacy, seemed similarly inclined to keep at it Tuesday morning. “I have no intention of dropping out,” he told reporters in Miami. “Have you asked Joe whether he’s going to drop out?” But by the end of Tuesday night, his advisers told reporters that the former mayor of New York City would reassess his place in the race on Wednesday. In the days since South Carolina, a consensus has emerged that the Democratic primary has become a two-candidate affair featuring Sanders and Biden. That’s a matchup Sanders’ top advisers claim to welcome. “The choice in the Democratic primary is now crystal clear,” Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir and senior adviser Jeff Weaver wrote in a memo on Monday. “Voters face a choice between Bernie’s working-class movement and his message of change, and Biden’s effort to — in his own words — make sure that ‘nothing will fundamentally change’ for the billionaire class that buys elections.” Though Biden may leave Super Tuesday in the driver’s seat, Sanders is hardly out of gas. In February alone, he raised more than $46 million from his network of small-dollar donors. That could make the difference as the race moves to Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho and North Dakota next Tuesday — and then to Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Arizona the week after that. At Tuesday’s rally in Essex Junction, Sanders supporters were entertained by the Mallett Brothers Band, featuring half of Burlington-born Phish: drummer Jon Fishman, bassist Mike Gordon and, for a couple of songs, Gordon’s daughter, Tessa. The crowd also heard from a series of Vermont politicians who did their best to hitch their wagons to the state’s junior senator. Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive/Democrat, recalled that Sanders had first inspired him to run for the state legislature in 1994. He urged the crowd to support his own gubernatorial campaign later this year. Zuckerman worked the crowd throughout the night. “It’s amazing,” he told Seven Days. “So many people here are psyched, are energized.” Not long before Sanders took the stage Tuesday night, his wife, Jane O’Meara

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Jack Crookes holding a cutout of Sanders

Sanders, thanked Vermonters for their steady support. “This movement started right here,” she said. “Neither of us even considered being anywhere else but here tonight.” Audience members expressed excitement at catching a glimpse of their senator. Corine Doughan has been following Sanders’ career since she moved to Vermont in the mid-1980s. “It’s about time

he got the momentum!” she said with a laugh. The 63-year-old census worker from Essex Junction said she was “amazed” to see Sanders emerge as a serious presidential contender. “I think more people are seeing the value of his values,” she said. Doughan said she was particularly pleased that Sanders chose to spend Super

Tuesday in Vermont. “It lets us know he’s still for us, too,” she said. Jack Crookes, a 43-year-old janitor from Saratoga, N.Y., brought a larger-thanlife cutout of Sanders’ head to the event. Fellow fans took turns posing with it. “He’s the only politician I can trust,” Crookes said. “He’s been standing by his beliefs for 30-plus years.” This isn’t the first time he’s felt the Bern. “I was pretty excited about his campaign in 2016 — until the [Democratic National Committee] robbed him,” Crookes said. “It was definitely rigged.” As for whether the same might happen this time around? “I hope not,” he said. “Time will tell.” Some audience members said they were drawn to the event by more than their support for Sanders. “It’s democracy in action,” said Sherri Hooks, a 40-year-old Richford resident who brought her three homeschooled children to the rally. “How often does this happen?” Andrew Reckers felt similarly. “I like Bernie, but I’m more here for the spectacle,” said the 36-year-old information technology consultant from Colchester. Reckers attended Sanders’ first presidential campaign kickoff on the Burlington waterfront in May 2015. “Back then, he didn’t seem to have much of a chance,” he said. “Now I think he has a decent shot — as long as the DNC treats him fairly and the media doesn’t turn against him.” m Contact: paul@sevendaysvt.com SEVEN DAYS MARCH 4-11, 2020

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Walke still had strong ties to his hometown. A childhood friend’s father worked on Scott’s pit crew, and Walke had met and liked the stock-car-driving politician. When Scott was elected governor in 2016, Walke sought the deputy secretary position under ANR Secretary Julie Moore. Administration officials arranged for him to meet Moore, and over a couple beers at Positive Pie, they hit it off. She was impressed with his experience dealing with PFAS contamination of drinking water in Hoosick Falls, N.Y., believed caused by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the company responsible for similar contamination in nearby Bennington. Walke said he appreciated Moore’s deep knowledge of water quality engineering.

It is far from clear whether Scott will sign Vermont up for the compact, given his opposition to climate initiatives that may increase the cost of living for Vermonters. Environmental advocates nevertheless appreciate Walke’s effort to “make TCI work” in the face of “a skeptical administration,” said Brian Shupe, executive director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council. Many see the new commissioner as someone who genuinely values environment protection, he said. Walke also cochaired the governor’s 2018 Climate Action Commission. Shupe said the group came up with a “solid package” of recommendations, though little action resulted. “We hope that someday the governor will revisit them,” Shupe said. Environmental advocates have charged that Scott isn’t doing enough to address the climate crisis and are agitating for

But members of a key House committee felt blindsided by a deal struck outside of the legislative session. The House last month scrapped the funding for a statewide panel, the administration no longer supports the changes, and the bill, Walke predicted, will likely fail. “I’ll own that maybe we didn’t roll out the deal as well as we could have, but the challenges for the bill go much beyond our role in it,” he said.

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Walke grew up in Montpelier, where his father, Stephen, was a utility law attorney. The young Walke cherished summer escapes to the family’s camp on Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks. As a camp counselor on the Maine coast, he led kids on canoeing expeditions and Appalachian Trail hikes. He remains an avid backcountry skier, hiker and boater. Walke joined the U.S. Navy a year after Williams and, during his 11 years as an intelligence officer, held assignments in England, Turkey — where he advised the Turkish military as it fought the Kurds — and Colorado at the North American Aerospace Defense Command. At NORAD, he worked as a terrorism analyst on a team trying to prevent future 9/11-style air attacks. It was far from a Tom Clancy novel. The job involved long periods of tedium punctuated by nerve-racking decisions about whether to shoot down aircraft based on limited information, such as when a teen pilot inadvertently flew into restricted airspace around Washington, D.C. Walke’s job satisfaction slid, and he was also turned off by the development sprawl that dominated that part of the western U.S. It stood in stark contrast to the tiny village where he’d lived in England and his Vermont hometown. “It’s depressing,” he said of Colorado. “You can’t exist there without a car.” A bigger concern, however, was his father’s health, which had deteriorated and prevented his parents from visiting their grandchildren. So Walke, his wife and two children moved to southern Vermont and he began commuting to Albany, N.Y., where he had won a fellowship for midcareer professionals. As an environmental aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and later as chief of staff at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, he learned a lot about a state with an “incredible diversity of environmental challenges,” he said, but was turned off by the “cutthroat” state politics. “I think I succeeded because I approached the job with integrity and just being forthright with people,” Walke said. “I didn’t play the political games that were common.”

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“We just realized that it was going to be a great working relationship, and it has been,” he said. As Moore’s deputy, Walke took the lead on a number of high-profile policy questions. They include Vermont’s opportunity to join the Transportation & Climate Initiative, a 12-state effort to cap greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and invest in greener alternatives. TCI would create a system in which gasoline and diesel fuel wholesalers would have to reduce the amount of gas they sell or pay to offset emissions, costs they’d surely pass on to consumers. Walke’s ability to quickly learn the details of such a complex undertaking and then communicate them effectively to legislators and advocates has been impressive, said Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden). “I’ve found him to be really knowledgeable, very responsive and a straight shooter,” Ashe said.

more forceful policy responses. That at times has put Walke in the tricky position of defending the environmental record of a governor who hasn’t fully embraced some of his own work. Walke said it’s not his job to advocate for policy changes but to give the administration the information it needs to make good decisions. He said he appreciates how the governor welcomes robust policy discussions. “I love the fact that we have a functioning government that can have those conversations,” Walke said. “That doesn’t happen everywhere.” While Walke has won praise for his handling of issues such as TCI, he has been less successful in managing the thorny politics of Act 250, Vermont’s landmark development control law. He was the lead negotiator with environmental groups on a package of sweeping changes to Act 250. Their proposal would have reduced the role of regional decision making in favor of a single professional state board.

The DEC runs dozens of programs to protect Vermont’s air, water and soils. Wennberg called it a “big, complicated operation” that is the state’s single largest issuer of permits. The department regulates public drinking water, wastewater treatment, landfills, composting and recycling, air quality, and wetlands. When environmental permits are violated, it turns enforcer. DEC commissioners are often caught between opposing forces. Environmental advocates criticize the department for not sufficiently protecting Vermont’s land and water. Businesspeople cry that the department damages the state’s economy by delaying permits or setting unreasonable or contradictory standards. Running DEC is no job for somebody with political aspirations, because “if you’re doing your job right, you are frequently going to be making decisions that can’t possibly make everybody happy,” Wennberg said. In a state with robust environmental regulations, conflicts arise at times between different sets of rules, like those protecting wetlands and others governing stormwater runoff, Walke said. He hopes to iron out regulatory conflicts between divisions within DEC and with other agencies and to make it easier to follow the rules. Walke said he won’t hesitate to make tough calls, but he’s focused on improving his department’s service to the public. DEC has been working to create a more efficient permit processes, but Walke said he wants to go further. New mapping tools and expanding online permit applications could save time and energy for both staff and applicants, he said. He acknowledges that improving the permit process is far from a novel goal, but if it results in more people following the state’s rules, then the environment wins. “The good news is, for most of the environmental issues that we face, we have a good sense of where we need to be,” Walke said. “We’ve just got to do the work.” m Disclosure: Tim Ashe is the domestic partner of Seven Days publisher and coeditor Paula Routly. Contact: kevin@sevendaysvt.com

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the aircraft’s four engines had been hit and failed. Dad took control of the plane, crashlanding in a field in Belgium. All were rescued by Allied Forces. All survived. Bill and his wife, Rae, traveled annually to the Mighty 388th Bomb Group reunions held around the United States and England to reminisce and rejoice with lifelong B-17 veterans and their families. Perhaps one of Dad’s most famous missions was not a bombing run at all but a highly top-secret flight. His crew was selected to escort Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. on

what was an ill-fated attempt to deliver a lethal blow to the enemy. Dad’s crew was to provide escort coverage for Kennedy. Positioned 500 feet off the right wing of Kennedy’s plane when it blew up, Dad’s B-17 became inverted due to the violent explosion. He and his pilot had all they could do to control their Flying Fortress. Soon after the war, Dad was in Hyannis, Mass., for a weekend getaway. John and Bobby Kennedy heard Dad was nearby and met up with him on the beach near the Kennedy Compound, thanking Dad for his bravery and wanting to

learn more about the fate of their oldest brother. William W. Worthen was born in Springfield, Mass., on December 20, 1922, the son of Ernest N. and Emma L. (Merrill) Worthen. His mother nicknamed him Birdie, as he was always happily singing and whistling — a quality he shared throughout his life. Bill spent his younger years traveling to the family farm in Worthington, Mass., as well as summers on Chebeague Island, Maine. The family cottage on Chebeague was one of his favorite places to be. Dad was a highly proficient gardener, growing an amazing

variety of vegetables, and he could dig a bushel of clams as fast as any native islander. Dad was always comfortable in the kitchen, cooking and baking, a confidence inherited by Gail and Brad. Bill was a natural outdoorsman. He spent summers in his formative years exploring wildlife on the family farm and traveled by train to the Rangeley Lake Region of Maine for boys’ camp. He attended Williston Academy and graduated in 1950 from the UVM College of Agriculture. Dad enjoyed immensely his lifelong friendship with his Delta Psi fraternity brother, hunting buddy and best man John Kubin and his wife, Sally. Dad was a graceful fly fisherman casting the headwaters of the Lamoille River. He canoed regularly on the Winooski River and Waterbury Reservoir, often during hunting season looking for the unsuspecting buck stopping by water’s edge. At UVM, Dad was a member of the Varsity Nordic Ski Team, specializing in ski jumping. Dad continued to ski his entire life. Whether it was skinning up Camel’s Hump midwinter or teleskiing Stowe’s Front Four, Dad always enjoyed the Vermont winters. He took his final runs at the age of 90. Bill is survived by his daughter, Gail Worthen, and her partner, Rick Hale; his granddaughters, Emma Rae

fellow student Anne Appels. That moment was to be the unlikely start of a legendary friendship that would not wane for their entire lives. As a young woman, Francine met the love of her life when he quite literally fell out of the sky into her life. During a parachuting demonstration in Spa, Belgium, an American airman landed astray when his main

parachute canopy failed to deploy, and he relied on his less maneuverable reserve chute. Francine was among the local search party to locate him, and it was love at first sight. In months they were wed and blessed with two children, Isabelle and Chris. In 1968, Francine — a lifelong traveler — courageously embarked on her next big adventure, moving to America with her young family. First residing in Baltimore, Md., she realized her dream of moving to the country in a few short years when — in New Windsor, Md. — she and Jack purchased an old farmhouse in need of a loving hand. Francine had an extraordinary talent in designing and creating both interiors and clothing. Always working with a meager budget, she could tailor couture from curtains and transform

a room with abandoned remnants. Unforgettable with her impish smile, her lilting French accent and a bright twinkle in her eye, Francine delighted everyone she met with her easy and spirited manner, her zest for the simple pleasures of life, and her voracious appetite to learn and experience new things. As a mother, she was loving, generous and ever thoughtful. She lived frugally and saved earnestly to be able to send her family back to Belgium every two years to visit her parents and friends, and to expose her children to the wonders and joys of traveling — a passion they retain to this day. When her children left her loving nest, Francine moved with Jack to Washington, D.C., and delighted in the many cultural excursions the nation’s capital offered. There

she met another soul mate in friendship, Diane Jones, with whom she shared many adventures, both intellectual and spiritual. In 1995, Francine became “Bobonne” when her first grandchild, Ben, was born. Gabrielle, Kyra and Camille would follow, and she embraced being a grandmother with the same passion and zeal she provided as a mother and a wife. When Jack passed away of cancer in 2004, Francine started a fresh chapter in her life, moving up the Atlantic to a new beginning in Underhill, Vt. She quickly knit herself into the fabric of the local community, joining the volunteers of Shelburne Farms as a bilingual guide, making friends with the members of the library’s mystery book club and French club, and surprising herself with her talents at tai chi. Francine will be missed

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1922-2020 SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. Our dad, a member of the Greatest Generation, climbed one more time into the cockpit of a B-17 and departed the surly bonds of Earth for his final mission Thursday, February 27, 2020. Daughter Gail, son Bradford and son-in-law Chris were there to see him on his way…. off to the heavens. At the young age of 20, Bill enlisted in the Army Air Force. With the rank of first lieutenant, Eighth Air Force, he earned the right to the copilot seat in a new B-17 Flying Fortress headed to Europe to assist the Allies in defeating Adolf Hitler. Stationed in Knettishall, England, Dad’s initial commitment was to fly 25 bombing missions. He volunteered for 10 additional missions. Returning from his 35th and final bombing run on Christmas Eve 1944, Dad’s B-17 was badly damaged by enemy flack, injuring his captain, the pilot. Three of

Francine Louise Dissinger 1942-2020 UNDERHILL, VT.

Francine Louise Dissinger passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on the morning of Saturday, February 22, 2020. Born in Brussels on October 3, 1942, during the German occupation of Belgium, Francine was the only daughter of Lucien and Marthe Coulise. While her early years were marked by the trials and hardships of living during the height of a World War, Francine experienced a loving childhood equally immersed in both the Walloon and Flemish cultures of her beloved home country. A free-spirited youth who would occasionally interrupt a school class with her antics, Francine was once hushed and chastised by

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Todd and Addie F Todd; his son, Bradford J Worthen; and his son-in-law, Christopher Copley. He leaves behind nephews Willie, Stevie, Scott and Billy; nieces Susan, Mary Ellen, Nancy, Mary Beth and Helen Rae; and great-niece Christiane. He also leaves behind family friends Linda Doane, Andrew Todd, Trudy Stanley and Christopher LaCroix. Bill was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Rae M. Worthen; his parents, Ernest and Emma; his siblings Merrill, Katherine and Judith; and his niece Judith Maud. Dad resided the past 2.5 years at Gazebo North Assisted Living in South Burlington. His apartment looked back at Elsom Parkway, where he and Rae lived for 63 years. Gail and Bradford praise the incredible team at the Gazebo. They all loved Dad, and he loved them, too. The care he received was beyond expectations, right to Dad’s final moments. In addition, he had excellent care and guidance provided by Drs. Jennifer Gilwee and Zail Berry, as well as the Visiting Nurse Association. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020, 11 a.m., at the Riverview Cemetery in Richmond, Vt. Arrangements by Gifford Funeral Services of Richmond, Vt., with condolences at giffordfuneralhome.com.

and lovingly remembered by many, including her children Isabelle Clingan and Chris Dissinger; their spouses Jay Clingan and Linda Dissinger; and her grandchildren Ben, Gabrielle and Camille Clingan, and Kyra Dissinger. Her sister-in-law, Debbie Burkhard, along with her sons Brad and Joshua, were an ever-present part of her household. Among her closest surviving friends are Anne and Jan Appels, Marie-Paule Frenay, Diane Jones, and Nancy Malinsky. A celebration of Francine’s life will be held in the spring, her favorite season. The family would like to acknowledge the many wonderful nurses and doctors at the University of Vermont Medical Center who contributed to her care and the staff and volunteers of the McClure Miller Respite House, which became a comforting sanctuary at the end of her time with us.

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John J. Duffy Jr. 1934-2020 BURLINGTON, VT.

John Joseph Duffy Jr., age 85, died on February 27, 2020, in Burlington surrounded by his loving family. John was born and raised in Trenton, N.J., but without question, he was happiest on or near the shores of Lake Champlain. John was a resident of South Hero and then Isle LaMotte for more than 45 years, and for him a good day involved fishing, a duck blind or just sitting on the porch looking at the water, plotting the next day’s adventure. When he was not indulging in outdoor pursuits, John was one of Vermont’s foremost historians. He was a graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Vermont. Upon completing his PhD at Syracuse University, he made it a goal to return to Vermont permanently. After stints on the

faculty at Rider University, University of Maryland College Park, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of New Hampshire, he returned to Vermont in 1971 to serve as the director of the Vermont Historical Society. He later joined Johnson State College, first as dean of humanities and then as professor of English and the humanities, becoming emeritus faculty in 1990 upon his retirement. He became active in the faculty union at Johnson, eventually serving as the president of the Vermont Federation of Teachers. Upon his retirement, he began a prolific period of research and writing, producing several books on topics in American and especially Vermont literary and cultural history. He cowrote Inventing Ethan Allen with longtime friend and collaborator H. Nicholas Muller III and was the chief editor of Ethan Allen and His Kin: Correspondence 1772-1819. He was also the coeditor of The Vermont Encyclopedia with Samuel B. Hand and Ralph H. Orth. His final book, The Rebel and The Tory, will be published this spring. He also served as the chair of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board in the early 1980s and was elected side judge in Grand Isle County, where his proudest accomplishment was the renovation and restoration of the courthouse in North Hero.

John is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Barbara, and his daughters Arline Duffy of Burlington and Sarah Duffy (Timothy Duffy) of South Burlington. Whether it was a theatrical performance, a soccer game or a great dinner conversation, nothing gave him more joy than his grandchildren, Emma Rose and Caitlin Balón and Liam Duffy. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Agnes Duffy; brother James G. Duffy; sister-in-law Diane P. Duffy; and son-in-law Daniello G. Balón. He also leaves behind many good friends and hunting buddies near and far. Arrangements are in the care of Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Service (gregorycremation.com). The family is extremely grateful to the wonderful team who cared for John, including Nancy Scagnelli at Eldercare Connections of Vermont; Dr. Samuel Stoyak; the Bayada hospice team; and, most especially, Allen and Doreen Robinson, Donna Weismann, and in the last few weeks Julie Beaudry. A celebration of John’s life will be planned for summer by Lake Champlain, just as he would want it. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Vermont Historical Society, 60 Washington St., Barre, VT 05641 or online at vermont history.org/donate or to the UVM Friends of Special Collections, UVM Foundation, 441 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401 or online at uvmfoundation.org.

is survived by his parents, Walter and Marilyn Weir of Underhill; siblings Lorinda and Jim Crowley of the

Villages, Fla., Steven and Monica Weir of Underhill, and Janet Carlson of Hinesburg; niece Lauren Ball of Bethel, Conn.; nephews Tom and Dustin Weir of Colchester and Richmond, Vt.; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew. Brian will always be known for his “MacGyver” cleverness and the ability to fix anything. There will be no calling hours, but please consider donating in Brian’s memory to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org/donate.

Brian Paul Weir

1960-2020 WESTMINSTER, VT. Brian Paul Weir died after a short illness on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1960, in Attleboro, Mass., and lived in the Underhill area before moving to Westminster, Vt., 11 years ago. He graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School in 1978. Brian drove a tractor trailer and worked for several years as a truck mechanic, most recently for the Harlow Farm in Westminster. He

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Sweat Equity We’re so accustomed to thinking of poetry as an internal, meditative mode of writing that it may surprise us to read poetry about physical labor. But that’s precisely what SEAN PRENTISS, a faculty member at Norwich University and VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, offers us in his new “memoir-in-poems,” Crosscut. The book takes its name from a twoperson crosscut saw, and here’s how Prentiss describes using one in “Pull”: This July day we pull the teeth through a ponderosa slung across Whiskey Creek Trail. […] Russet shavings cascade to the Oregon duff as sinewy arms tug hardwood handles to chest, then loosen.

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has featured programs devoted entirely to Frenchlanguage, Spanish-language and Israeli films. This year, the seventh edition of the free-to-the-public fest features movies from Kenya, North Macedonia, Senegal, Syria and China. The common denominator: Each of the five films, screened over two weeks, was directed or codirected by a woman. “Historically, such a small percentage of films have been directed by women, because women have had so few opportunities to direct films and [have] seen so few role models directing films of their own gender,” says MICHAEL TALBOTT, who chairs the media and communication department at Castleton University. “We even see that in our students,” he continues. “Historically, in film programs and production programs, you see far more male students than female students. So we felt like it was important to highlight 22

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all the great films being made around the world by women.” Talbott curated the festival with SAM DAVIS-BOYD, an assistant professor of media and communication at Castleton. It kicks off on Tuesday, March 10, with Wanuri Kahiu’s Rafiki, a star-crossed love story

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about two young Kenyan women whose taboo romance is thwarted by cultural pressures and familial objections. The film made headlines in 2018 when it was banned by the Kenyan Film Classification Board due to its “homosexual theme and

clear intent to promote lesbianism in Kenya contrary to the law.” While the Kenyan High Court subsequently lifted the Rafiki ban for a week — making the film eligible for Academy Awards consideration — the controversy contributed to a broader cultural debate over LGBTQ rights in Kenya. Despite widespread protests, the high court upheld the criminalization of gay sex in May 2019. The Oscar-nominated Macedonian documentary Honeyland, about a wild beekeeper’s intimate devotion to her hives and her ailing octogenarian mother, screens on March 12. The film presents its subject’s conflict with an overzealous neighboring beekeeper as a microcosm of the environmental impacts of the world’s declining bee population. On March 17, the fest offers Mati Diop’s Atlantics, the first film directed by a black woman to be screened in FEMALE FOCUSED

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By the end of the poem, readers may feel a phantom burn in their delts as “An hour from first nibble, the rakers shed / final blond curls from heartwood, / phloem, underbark, & bark.” Crosscut chronicles five months that Prentiss spent maintaining trails with a group of at-risk teens as a crew leader for the Northwest Youth Corps. When he signed up for the job, he tells us in “Retreat,” he was 26, “tired of temp work” and urban living, but not particularly prepared for wielding chain saws in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. “I have never handled a trail tool. / I have only backpacked once.” That changed quickly. As Prentiss describes getting a crash course in forestry, he gives the reader one, too; if you don’t know what a Pulaski, a pickadz or a bastard file is, by the end of the book, you will (a glossary in the back helps). More importantly, you’ll learn what these tools mean to the poet and the kids he leads. They’re ways to test limits, to break bad habits, to live close to nature, to grow from an individual into a crew. SWEAT EQUITY

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t took five years, hundreds of volunteers, thousands of dollars in donations and an 11th-hour creation of a new fictional universe, but the pilot episode of “Sweepers” is finally available for public viewing. The free sciencefiction web series, filmed entirely in northwestern Vermont, debuted February 23 on YouTube, much to the delight and relief of the show’s cocreator and executive producer, JAMES BRAY of Highgate Springs. “Even though we’re calling it finished, no film is ever truly finished. It’s merely abandoned,” Bray said, paraphrasing a quote from Star Wars creator George Lucas. Bray, 58, is a retired set and prop JAMES designer who spent more than 20 years working for major Hollywood film studios, including Disney and Universal. He and his wife, JODI BALLINGER BRAY, who also works and acts on the show, owned and operated a theater company in Starke, Fla., called Stage Door Productions. Jim Bray also worked as a set designer for Vermont’s LYRIC THEATRE COMPANY. “Sweepers,” which is part of a larger sci-fi anthology series known as “The Outer Rim,” is set in the 22nd century, when Earth is governed by corporations and belongs to an interplanetary coalition known as the Unified Worlds

Consortium. Earth’s military has been consolidated into the “Corporate Fleet,” whose primary mission is resource acquisition. The show gets its name from its setting aboard the survey vessel the Audrey, which conducts sweeps of exoplanets in search of rare minerals to mine. It’s no coincidence that “Sweepers” bears more than a passing resemblance to another five-year mission to explore strange new worlds. The self-funded web production began in 2015 as a “Star Trek” fan film. Bray and his colleagues, some of whom also worked in the film industry but volunteered their time on this project, BRAY had planned to shoot much of the show in a Ticonderoga, N.Y., sound stage. There, James Cawley, a former member of the production crew of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” re-created the entire set of the USS Enterprise with meticulous accuracy, using blueprints he obtained from the 1960s television series. Bray’s fan film, originally titled “Star Trek Anthology,” was humming along at warp speed until March 2017, when it collided with an impenetrable force field: the intellectual property rights of CBS

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arts news Female Focused « P.22 competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Diop, the niece of lauded Senegalese director Djibril Diop Mambéty (Touki Bouki), made her acting debut in Claire Denis’ 2008 fatherdaughter drama 35 Shots of Rum. Atlantics, Diop’s first directorial feature, combines gritty naturalism with supernatural ghost-story aesthetics in its tale of a 17-yearold in Dakar who pines for her working-class boyfriend lost at sea. “I think it’s such a timely story about migration and people who are struggling to find work, and the desperate situations they find themselves [in] or are willing to put themselves through — in order to make a living, in order to survive — and the toll that those sorts of choices can have on a community,” Talbott says. For Sama, which competed against Honeyland in the Best Documentary Feature category at last month’s Oscars ceremony, comes next on March 19. Codirected by Syrian-born Waad Al-Kateab and British native Edward Watts, the film is a first-person account by Al-Kateab of her family’s struggle to survive the horrors of the battle of Aleppo. Talbott suggests that the 2016 controversy over then-Rutland mayor CHRIS LOURAS’ scuttled plan to resettle 100 Syrian and Iraqi refugees in the city gives the screening added significance. “I think it’s really relevant here, because we did have three Syrian families resettled in Rutland, and we’re potentially going to have more at some point,” Talbott says. “I think one of the challenges for a lot of folks was really understanding who was on the other end of this word ‘refugee’ — what those people look like and who they were … and I think this film, in a pretty devastating way, shows you what life is like for people in Syria in the past decade.”

Sweat Equity « P.22 Often they feel like extensions of bodies. “[F]or these tools are nothing without / us,” Prentiss writes in “Museum of Hand Tools,” “& we are even less without them.” Prentiss is also the author of the award-winning biography-memoir hybrid Finding Abbey: The Search for Edward Abbey and His Hidden Desert Grave (2015), and Crosscut is suffused with the passion for rugged nature that he shares with that renowned environmental advocate. “On the tan flank of this mountain the Klickitat / call Loowit, the world is soft hues of dawn’s / only breath,” Prentiss writes in “Morning Freedom.” As the crew moves from site to site, the poet evokes the “bone-dry ash” of Mount St. Helens (“Gemini”), the “alpha

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The festival concludes on a lighter note on March 24 with the mother-daughter comedy-drama Girls Always Happy, the first feature from Chinese director Yang Mingming. It’s the most obscure film in the program — and the only one not available on major streaming services such as Netflix or Amazon Prime. Talbott says that, even though a film like Atlantics is free for Netflix subscribers, the accessibility of titles for home viewing wasn’t a consideration when curating the fest. “I think the nature of our market, being here in Castleton … I’ve discovered that if something’s available for streaming, it doesn’t really matter to our audience here,” he says. “They come for the festival experience.” That experience includes introductions by Talbott and Davis-Boyd, who put the films and filmmakers’ biographies in cultural context, and post-screening discussions. Talbott hopes this year’s festival will give audiences the opportunity to watch and debate movies they’re unaccustomed to seeing on the big screen. “For the 125 years that films have been made, there’s been so few opportunities for women to direct films, and that’s meant that a lot of stories and perspectives and experiences haven’t been shared with audiences,” he says. “We hope that this is a stage where people can see five films and maybe start to understand those stories and perspectives and experiences more.”

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river” of Buckhorn Wilderness (“Alpha”), the “Snow-crowned / peaks, tattered ridges” of Glacier Peak Wilderness (“Remote”) and more. Working in this desolation, the crew experiences a “stripping” or “dismembering” of language itself, as Prentiss writes in the prose poem “Stripping.” “What use for the word sink? When might we utter closet or phone or bank account?” There’s a touch of preachiness in Prentiss’ conclusion that “these industrial words taint our wild new memories.” For the most part, though, this poet makes no claims to occupy higher ground. If Crosscut is an elegy for a lost wilderness idyll, it’s also a self-aware, often wry account of a turbulent time in the author’s life, marked by the painful breakup of a long-distance relationship. “They dream I’m some / put-together adult,” Prentiss writes in “The Backpacks

of Our Lives” — referring to his crew, who come to him from addiction and violence. In fact, he’s closer to them than they imagine: “I’m just / weeks since drinking / toward blackout…” Written in tightly compressed yet conversational language, the poems in Crosscut can crackle with humor, too. A series of haiku traces the growth of the poet’s beard. A rant-in-verse titled “Why Am I Yelling? I’ll Tell You Why” concludes, “I commiserate only / With cedars, and they are miserable conversationalists.” It’s easy to romanticize the macho vigor of woodsmen living under the open sky, but Prentiss does something different here. (One of the hardest workers on his crew is a young woman, who shares the crosscut with him in “Pull.”) He depicts backbreaking labor not as a domination of the landscape but as a deeper union with it, just as the

tool becomes “an exact extension of my trail-weary arms” (“Distance”). At what point does hard labor stop nurturing the body and mind and start harming them? What do people lose when they do their work at keyboards and experience nature primarily as “recreation”? With grace, power and humor, Crosscut makes us ask such questions as it reminds us of the power of sweat to transform our environments — and ourselves. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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New Frontier « P.23 Studios and Paramount Pictures, which own the copyright to the “Star Trek” TV and film franchises. “Star Trek” fan films aren’t a new phenomenon. Scores of them are produced worldwide each year by devoted Trekkies who typically shoot them on shoestring budgets as a way to celebrate and participate in the “Star Trek” universe that Gene Roddenberry created. The vast majority of these productions are like Bray’s: selffunded mom-and-pop labors of love that aren’t meant to make money. But in December 2016, CBS and Paramount settled a lawsuit against one highbudget “Star Trek” fan film that strayed too close to being a professional movie production. The following March, CBS and Paramount issued a set of restrictive new guidelines for all future “Star Trek” fan films. So, just weeks before their own shooting was scheduled to begin in the Opera House in Enosburg Falls, where their sets were built, Bray and his crew suddenly were faced with the prospect of having to scrub their entire production and script of all “Star Trek” references. That included such commonly recognized lingo as “warp drive,” “phasers,” “beam me up” and “Star Fleet.” In fact, Bray had just received a delivery of $3,000 worth of authentic “Star Trek” costumes. Subsequently, he and his team stepped back; retooled their sets, wardrobe and dialogue; and created an all-new universe for their vessel and crew to navigate. “Now we can do whatever we want. We have no canon to adhere to except our own,” Bray said. “And so we can go anywhere we want with these stories.” Episode one of “Sweepers,” titled “Rift,” introduces viewers to the Audrey’s five-member crew, who’ve been surveying in deep space for six months and are getting on each other’s nerves. Before returning home, they’re offered an opportunity to earn some extra money by investigating a space anomaly that was picked up on long-range sensors. From here, the story line, dialogue and computer-generated imagery become very Trekkian. This includes some cheesy banter among shipmates, the discovery of an alien space blob nemesis with a menacing baritone laugh, and an angelic alien ally who speaks to the

humans telepathically. Like the original “Star Trek” captain, James T. Kirk, the Audrey’s captain, Michael Bradley, played by JOSH PAGLIUCA of Burlington, also has a love interest on board — the ship’s chief medical officer, Lira Gonzales, played by SARAH MITIGUY of Sheldon. Her devotion to her captain ultimately saves him from inter-dimensional annihilation. If the shows sounds a bit corny, it is — though no more so than the original “Star Trek” TV series. Several commenters on YouTube pointed out some obvious technical difficulties with the production’s sound quality and synchronization. According to Bray, the crew had a steep learning curve on the first episode and “a lot of times we didn’t know what we were doing.” But despite some minor glitches, the cast and crew of “Sweepers” seemed to be having fun. And they nailed the “ssst!” sound effects of the ship’s doors sliding open and shut. Bray likens “The Outer Rim” to the “NBC Mystery Movie” of the 1970s, which served as an umbrella title for separate television series such as “McCloud,” “Columbo” and “McMillan & Wife.” “Challenger,” another series in “The Outer Rim” anthology, is set aboard a state-of-the-art science vessel that is exploring the outer reaches of the galaxy. “Mother,” the third series, tells the story of a family-run merchant cargo ship that operates in the shipping lanes while trying to avoid interstellar pirates and other unsavory space invaders. Thus far, there’s only one episode of “Sweepers.” But cast and crew have already shot two episodes of “Challenger,” both of which are in the editing process. Episode two of “Sweepers” has been written, and shooting will commence as the cast and crew’s time and funds allow. Nothing has yet been done on “Mothers” beyond the series’ outline. “People have been waiting years for this damn thing,” Bray said. “We finally got it out there and, so far, people are enjoying it. That’s a bucket list item right there.” m

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rash of new businesses setting up shop in a neighborhood is generally one sign of a healthy economy, especially when those new businesses are banks. A couple of Seven Days readers wrote in recently to ask about all the new banks popping up in Chittenden County, including three within a half-mile stretch of Shelburne Road in South Burlington. Are Vermonters suddenly flush with funds? Did the state recently change its banking regulations to let more financial institutions vie for our hard-earned dough? And where are all the free toasters that banks used to give away to attract new depositors? If you’ve noticed a Burlington-area banking boom, it’s not your imagination. Michael Pieciak, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, confirmed that in the last couple of years Vermont has seen an uptick in what he called “branching activity,” or new bank branches, sprouting in the Green Mountain State. According to the commissioner of DFR, which regulates, among other financial institutions, Vermont’s six state-chartered banks and 13 state-chartered credit unions, his department knows of 13 new bank branches — seven in Chittenden County alone. They include the three that just opened or will open soon on Route 7: Mascoma Bank, Green Mountain Credit Union and SeaComm Federal Credit Union. However, none of these financial institutions is a new bank, Pieciak pointed out. Mascoma Bank, which is headquartered in Lebanon, N.H., was founded in 1899 and already had 13 other branches in Vermont. Green Mountain Credit Union was founded in 1959 to serve employees and family members of Green Mountain Power. Its new South Burlington branch, which is scheduled to open in March, is simply relocating from a less visible location. SeaComm, whose aquatically themed design led some passersby to assume it was going to be an aquarium — sorry, no Shamu for you — was founded in 1963 by 10 employees of the Chevrolet aluminum foundry in Massena, N.Y. For a time, the credit union was headquartered in a United Auto Workers union hall. Why the nautical theme? As a SeaComm spokesperson explained, Massena is located on the St. Lawrence River, which connects to the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Atlantic Ocean.

Green Mountain Credit Union branch under construction

SeaComm Federal Credit Union

What’s driving these banks’ newfound interest in Chittenden County? The explanation doesn’t require a master’s degree in economics: Banks go where the money is. “Chittenden County and the Burlington area are viewed as a growth center in terms of people, workforce and economic activity,” Pieciak said. “That’s a good thing for the Burlington area [but] not such a good thing for other parts of the state or region, where bank branches are closing because they’re having trouble keeping deposits to a degree that keeps them profitable.” Specifically, rural communities are struggling to retain banks, he said, including Chester and Richford, which lost their TD Bank branches in 2018 and 2019, respectively. In southern Vermont, Poultney lost a Citizens Bank branch last year, likely due

to the demise of nearby Green Mountain College at the end of its 2019 academic year. For Vermonters who spend most of their waking hours within arms’ reach of a laptop or smartphone and do their banking online, the loss of a single branch may seem inconsequential. But as Pieciak pointed out, when a small town loses its only bank, it can have a ripple effect throughout the local economy. Particularly hard hit are customers who don’t bank online, such as many seniors and low-income families without computers, smartphones or home internet connections. The loss of local branches means they have to drive longer distances to cash and deposit checks. This, in turn, affects other local establishments. “When people come downtown to

make their deposits, they stop at the local hardware store to make their purchases, and they stop at the local grocery store to buy groceries,” Pieciak said. Once those people have to drive, say, another 20 miles to the nearest bank, they run errands and make purchases elsewhere. For small- and medium-size businesses, the loss of a bank also can affect their ability to secure business loans, car loans and consolidation loans, as those decisions aren’t necessarily made locally or regionally anymore, Pieciak added. In the past, a local banker knew whether a community member was a safe risk and likely to pay back a loan. They would know the person’s trustworthiness and connection to the community and perhaps take a greater risk than would a regional or national bank. But as those services flow to ever-larger institutions, Pieciak said, such decisions become less personal and more “bureaucratic.” Despite the glum news for small towns, however, Vermont has seen an overall increase in the number of banks. Though many have set up shop in Chittenden County, Pieciak said that new ones have also opened in Bennington, Brattleboro and Berlin. And, because Vermont’s lending institutions tend to be more fiscally conservative than those elsewhere, Pieciak added, the state experienced no bank closures after the 2008 market crash, nor did any Vermont banks accept federal bailout money. So whatever happened to the new toasters and other merch that banks used to give away for opening new checking accounts? According to Personal Finance: An Encyclopedia of Modern Money Management, that practice dated badk to 1933 and a Federal Reserve Board rule called Regulation Q, aka the “Toaster Rule,” which prohibited banks from paying interest on checking account deposits. In order to entice customers to open new accounts, banks offered gifts instead, typically toasters. Regulation Q was repealed in 2010 with passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, thus ending a decades-long relationship between bread and toast. m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

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The editors of VT Ski + Ride chase stories on skis B Y M AR GA R ET GR AY SON

t the opening of what was then SEVEN DAYS: In an era when magacalled the Vermont Ski Museum in zines are generally in decline, and 1993, the Rutland Herald reported plenty of people are ready to declare on Olympic skier Doug Lewis telling the that print is dead, VT Ski + Ride and crowd, “Skiing is Vermont, even more than Vermont Sports have managed to maple syrup or the cows.” The sentiment grow. Why do you think the magazine stands today, as Vermont’s ski industry model is still working for you? remains the largest in the eastern U.S.; it LISA GOSSELIN LYNN: generates some $1.6 billion in economic There are many different activity for the state, according to reports ways you can deliver from the Vermont Ski Areas Association. content across various Roy Newton, the founder of the formats, and we do it all. museum, also started a monthly news- We have print magazines, paper called Vermont Ski News. Addison but we also have very Press bought the publication in 2005, vibrant websites for both and it has since evolved into a free, glossy publications, and we have lifestyle quarterly. (The names of both newsletters and social museum and magazine now include media. mentions of snowboarding, a nod to the However, I think print more recent influence of Jake Burton delivers a level of credibility Carpenter and other snowboarding that is really continually lackpioneers.) ing in many other digital Today, VT Ski + Ride media right now, and it NAME magazine distributes Lisa Gosselin Lynn offers a chance to do really long-form, 25,000 copies in seven and Abagael Giles in-depth articles. I think that there states, as far south as is a real sense of context that you get Pennsylvania. According in print that you do not get online, TOWN to the magazine’s editor where you can kind of keep clicking Middlebury and Addison Press vice and keep clicking and keep clicking. JOB president Lisa Gosselin In VT Ski + Ride, we feature a Editor and Lynn, it reaches as many dream home in every issue, because as 100,000 people who assistant editor we know a lot of people have second might want to visit the of VT Ski + Ride homes here and are looking to add Green Mountains. on, build or move here. We feature an “Ideally one of our goals is, we want to après-ski column about great places to eat attract people to Vermont, and we want to or drink, or we profile the breweries or give them ideas of what to do here, where cheesemakers around the state. We have to stay, where to eat,” Lynn said. beautiful design and photography that’s Lynn runs both VT Ski + Ride and really compelling. And for people who Vermont Sports, a magazine that publishes want something that’s tangible, that can 10 issues a year, along with assistant editor sit on a coffee table for several months, this Abagael Giles. While the two work with is a great publication. freelancers, they also do a lot of the writI find it really interesting that two of ing themselves. That means they spend the largest digital brands in the U.S., REI plenty of days on the ground — or the and Airbnb, recently launched print magaslopes — reporting. The two look at the zines. And I think there’s something about economic and social impacts of the ski and branding that print delivers that you really snowboarding industry and culture, cover- can’t get in any other medium. ing anything from gender equity in snow sports to the consolidation of ski resorts. SD: Abagael, you went on a training The magazines took home multiple with U.S. Army mountaineers for a awards from the New England Newspa- story as they prepared for an internaper & Press Association this year and are tional competition. Tell me about that currently seeking another assistant editor. experience and how that story came Lynn said both magazines had their best about. year in advertising revenue this year. Seven ABAGAEL GILES: I have to say, it’s Days spoke with Lynn and Giles about the amazing to walk into the office and have future of print publications and the practi- your editor say, “I’d like you to go skiing cal aspects of reporting from the snowiest for work.” That happens frequently here. parts of the state. It was amazing to me, as a backcountry

Lisa Gosselin Lynn (left) and Abagael Giles

skier, to see how military mountaineers move through that environment. I had so much admiration for their cohesiveness as a team. You really got to see the personalities of all the people come out in a way that I think all of us feel and experience when we’re in the backcountry. To have that with a subject was really fun and eye-opening. LGL: Abagael kept up with them, too. AG: I tried! They were very nice and very welcoming. It was a really fun day. SD: Lisa, when you hired Abagael, was there a moment when you had to be like, “I just need to check — you can ski, right? You can handle this kind of story?” LGL: I think I hired her in May, so I had to go on blind faith. She talked about some backcountry adventures she’d been on. I was pretty darn sure she was a way better skier than I was, certainly, in the backcountry. AG: This is another example of an awesome day for a reporter: Last summer I did an interview with an elite trail-running coach, and I actually got to go out with my running vest and stash my recorder in my pocket and interview him on the trail and try to keep up with him. LGL: Last night Abagael was in a pool learning how to do a kayak roll. And then

this morning, she was on the bridge in Middlebury doing video of the University of Vermont Outing Club kayaking over the falls. SD: I recently did an outdoor interview where all my pens froze, and then my phone died from the cold mid-recording. How do you manage interviewing and taking notes while skiing? AG: It’s definitely tricky. One thing I always try to do is keep my phone in my inside pocket, as close to my body as I can, to keep it warm. I definitely use a lot of recording when I’m out in the field like that. Fact-checking is really key when you’re talking to someone in that kind of a setting. LGL: Lots and lots of pencils. AG: Waterproof paper helps a lot. m This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length. Contact: margaret@sevendaysvt.com

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he social media scandal that erupted in December and prompted two Burlington Police Department leaders to resign made it clear that the department had a serious problem. But just how big a problem? Did police officials know that top cop Brandon del Pozo had used an anonymous Twitter account to harass a critic? And why did deputy chief Jan Wright, who admitted to using a pseudonym online to defend the department and denigrate citizens, resort to these tactics? Was it just personal sniping, or did Queen City police officers use social media to monitor dissidents and try to steer conversations in public spaces? Just how deep did this scandal go? In search of answers, Seven Days filed an extensive public records request on December 18. After the newspaper paid nearly $1,000 in fees to the city and waited more than two months, Burlington delivered 3,100 pages of emails, text messages and social media posts from Mayor Miro Weinberger and his staff, police commissioners, and the former chiefs. But while the documents turned over were voluminous, they were generally not revealing. City attorneys invoked exemptions to Vermont’s Public Records Act nearly 1,000 times to justify withholding information on documents, including ones created on key dates related to the scandal. Sometimes the city blacked out a line or two; in many instances, the city’s attorneys obscured swaths of text. Often, their redactions spanned several pages. Most of the documents the city did release in full were innocuous: newsletters, Front Porch Forum posts and lengthy email attachments of previously published material. Much of the withheld information was shielded by a claim of “interdepartmental communication” — a so-called “deliberative” clause that is one of many 28

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The more they hide this information, the guiltier they look. JAY D IAZ

On December 18, Seven Days made a substantial request to the City of Burlington for records related to the police scandal. Here’s what we asked for and when we received it. WHAT WE ASKED FOR

WHEN WE GOT IT

Correspondence from July 1, 2019, to present between Burlington Police Commission members Michele Asch and Shireen Hart and the Burlington Police Department

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Correspondence from July 23, 2019, to present to and from Brandon del Pozo, Jan Wright, John Murad, Jordan Redell, Olivia LaVecchia and Miro Weinberger pertaining to the following topics and/or including the following words: Courtney Lamdin, Seven Days

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Emails from Brandon del Pozo between July 23, 2019, and September 16, 2019

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Twitter direct messages from @OneNorthAvenue from January 1, 2017, to present

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Correspondence from January 1, 2018, to present to and from Brandon del Pozo, Jan Wright, John Murad, Jordan Redell, Olivia LaVecchia and Miro Weinberger pertaining to the following topics and/or including the following words: Lori Spicer, Jaz Mojica, Brian Waters, Black Lives Matter, Migrant Justice, Burlington Tenants Union, trolls, aliases, fake accounts, sock puppets, Brandon del Pozo Twitter, BTV CopWatch

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All posts, comments, messages, photos and login credentials related to the Lori Spicer Facebook and Instagram accounts operated by Jan Wright

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exemptions to the Vermont public records law that First Amendment advocates say is often abused. The document cache did reveal that city attorneys are eager redactors, concealing in some cases the most mundane messages and documents. They withheld the minutes from public meetings that had already been posted on the city website. They blacked out a request from one police commissioner to another to “please resend the proposed agenda” for a meeting. They redacted an email sent by the Seven Days reporter who made the records request. Seven Days obtained complete versions of some documents by appealing to the mayor to undo his attorneys’ edits and by simply asking people on the email chains to share the complete messages. “Weird,” said Andrea Todd, a city resident whose email exchanges with the Burlington Police Commission last fall were partially withheld. “Why would they do that?” Todd asked. “Why would they delete these things that are actually showing action on my request?” The city’s responses make it difficult to determine whether officials declined to turn over important information about the scandal. And absent informative records and reports, Burlingtonians must now rely on the mayor’s word to judge how he handled the crisis. Weinberger has faced criticism because he knew in July what del Pozo had done but didn’t reveal it until months later, when Seven Days asked him about it directly. Weinberger has said he wanted to protect the chief ’s privacy since del Pozo’s actions were related to an underlying medical issue. The mayor has also consistently defended the city’s record on transparency and said the scandal was a uniquely complicated situation. In an interview last month, Weinberger argued that he should be allowed to have candid discussions over email without any concern that

Burlington initially redacted this text message Brandon del Pozo sent to a Burlington Police Commission member. The city released it after an appeal.

they would become public, and he noted that judges have sided with the city in past records cases. He asserted that his administration has handled the situation properly. A city-led investigation into Wright, which revealed that she and del Pozo knew about each other’s social media misconduct, found no evidence of collusion or a wider conspiracy, the mayor said. He considers the matter closed, though residents and some city councilors have called for an impartial outside investigation. First Amendment advocates who reviewed the records that Seven Days received said city officials seem to value their right to withhold over the public’s right to know at a time when they should be working to regain trust.

deliberative communications between city departments. “We work really hard … to meet the spirit and the letter of the law,” Weinberger told the Burlington Free Press. “When we do hold back documents, it’s almost always around protected issues around privacy rights of employees, and around protecting some space for a policy debate to happen within the administration.” He takes the same tack today in explaining why city attorneys redacted so many internal communications in Seven Days’ request about the police scandal. “You are asserting that it’s the public’s right to know how I come to a decision,” Weinberger said. “That is not

7/4/19 Burlington police chief Brandon del Pozo creates an anonymous Twitter persona, @WinkleWatchers, and uses it to mock a citizen critic, Charles Winkleman. He quickly deletes the account; Winkleman saves screenshots.

In 2012, Weinberger kicked off his first mayoral campaign with a pledge to restore trust in city hall. In a candidate debate on transparency, he promised he would hand over sensitive records because “the cover-up is often worse than the crime.” “To come clean would make sense,” he said during a debate at the time. Queen City residents were still reeling from the imbroglio that felled the previous mayor, Bob Kiss. The Progressive pol left office amid allegations that he secretly spent millions in city funds to bail out Burlington Telecom in 2009.

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Seven Days reporter Courtney Lamdin asks del Pozo whether he was behind @WinkleWatchers. He says he was not.

Del Pozo heads to Mayor Miro Weinberger’s home and reveals that he created the account and lied to Seven Days about it.

Weinberger places del Pozo on administrative leave and orders him to relinquish his gun, badge and city phone. No public announcement is made.

Weinberger, a Democrat, capitalized become one of Weinberger’s most vocal on it. At door-knocks, he promised to get detractors. Burlington’s books in order. He painted his “You can’t be transparent if you never Republican opponent, Kurt Wright, as a Kiss acknowledge you’ve done something sympathizer. He printed up stickers wrong,” said Winkleman, an MA TT HE with the slogan “Miro for Mayor: W affordable housing advoTH OR A Fresh Start.” cate and former chair Burlington resident of the Progressive Charles Winkleman was Party in Burlington. sold. His then-room“From when I first mate worked for Weinvolunteered on berger’s campaign and [Weinberger’s] convinced Winkleman, campaign to now, a recent college grad, it’s pretty clear to caucus for the that his No. 1 mayoral hopeful and value is protecting volunteer at an evening himself.” Miro Weinberger, 2012 phone bank. The mayor “It was gonna be a new has defended withadministration with transparency holding public records and honesty,” Winkleman said. “I believed from disclosure since his early him. Why wouldn’t I?” months in office. In October 2012, the Roughly eight years later, Winkleman city’s Memorial Auditorium hosted a was at the center of the police depart- rave that sent 16 underage partygoers ment’s social media controversy. Del to a detox unit and an emergency room. Pozo created the Twitter account @ After media requests, Weinberger’s team WinkleWatchers to troll Winkleman, who released nearly 300 pages of records was no fan of the former chief ’s and has but withheld passages that contained N

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Burlington’s “redact first, ask questions later” approach “doesn’t give a lot of faith to the public that these redactions are being applied appropriately,” said Jay Diaz, a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont. “Municipalities can do these redactions, but [the law] doesn’t require them,” he added. “The more they hide this information, the guiltier they look.”

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what the law says, and it’s not what the court said when interpreting the law, and I think for good reason.” Indeed, a Vermont Superior Court judge sided with the city in a 2017 public records lawsuit brought by Seven Days. That fall, the Burlington City Council was poised to pick a buyer for Burlington Telecom, a closely watched debate. Days before the vote, Councilor Karen Paul (D-Ward 6) announced she’d recuse herself due to a conflict of interest. The city later refused to turn over an email that Paul had sent to Weinberger shortly before, citing the deliberative-discussion provision. Seven Days sued, but a judge ruled that the city was justified in withholding the message. The public still does not know what caused Paul’s conflict. The councilor, who ran unopposed and won reelection Tuesday, did not respond to a request for an interview. The city also recently lost a highprofile public records case that has wideranging open-government implications for Vermont. In June 2017, Burlington REDACTED SEVEN DAYS MARCH 4-11, 2020

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The city changes Del Pozo’s status to a leave of absence for family and medical reasons.

Weinberger’s chief of staff announces that del Pozo is on a family and medical leave of absence — the first public notice that he is not on the job.

Del Pozo returns to duty.

1 VSA s 317(c)(17): Exempts records of “interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications” that don’t pertain to “primarily factual materials” and have to do with deliberations on things such as policies or meeting preparation.

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On his website, Winkleman details his suspicion that del Pozo was behind the @WinkleWatchers account.

Weinberger admits to Seven Days that del Pozo was responsible for @WinkleWatchers and blames his actions on an “underlying medical condition.” Del Pozo admits it hours later and apologizes for lying to the paper. Seven Days publishes a story.

deliberative discussions from disclosure. Within the documents Seven Days received, the city cited that provision 743 times out of 984 total redactions. “We look at it and say … ‘Does this fit within the privilege?’” FIL E: LU Blackwood said, adding K that if the record does, “then generally, we are going to err on the side of protecting it.” That approach can lead to some surprising decisions. Last year, Seven Days filed an unrelated records request for emails involving Douglas Kilburn, a Burlington man who died three days after a city cop punched him. Vermont’s chief medical examiner found Kilburn died of a number of causes but ruled his death a homicide. Y TR

Vermonters have had the right to access government records for more than 100 years. In 1904, political hopeful and future governor Percival Clement asked state auditor Horace Graham for financial records to prove his assertion that spending was out of control. Graham refused, so Jan Wright Clement took the issue to the Vermont Supreme Court — and won. The court’s decision, handed down in 1906, set a precedent that government records are public and can be reviewed and copied. Vermont formally adopted its Public Records Act in 1975, as did many states after the Watergate scandal. Today, the law demands that government entities turn over documents within three business days of a request. An extra

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Soon after, Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan put his own twist on the ruling. He agreed that inspecting records should be free but argued that someone taking pictures of them should have to pay. His logic? That a photograph is a copy of the record, for which the law allows agencies to charge a fee. Gov. Phil Scott and Secretary of State Jim Condos publicly disagreed, touching off a debate still under way in Montpelier. Legislators have discussed clarifying the law. Burlington officials say they don’t charge people who want to photograph public documents in light of the ruling. And Weinberger thinks the city’s records protocols are just one way his administration has fostered transparency. He listed his open-door policy for both the press and the public; the hundreds of open, weekly chats with residents he’s had over coffee and bagels; and his regular attendance at Neighborhood Planning Assembly meetings. 30

resident Reed Doyle asked to view police body camera footage after witnessing a Queen City cop shove a teenager in Roosevelt Park. Burlington police denied Doyle’s request before agreeing to let him see an edited version. Del Pozo told Doyle that he’d have to pay up to $370 to cover the staff time required to blur out the minors’ faces, to protect their privacy. “I was getting stonewalled. I was getting pushback ... and legalese thrown in front of me,” Doyle said. “I called bullshit: ‘Hey guys, this is ridiculous. I read the [law]. I can inspect records for free.’” Doyle contacted the ACLU of Vermont, which sued on his behalf. He lost in Superior Court but won on appeal before the Vermont Supreme Court. The September 2019 ruling set precedent that it’s free to merely inspect records, whether it takes staff time to redact information or not. Fees can still be charged for copies.

Weinberger beamed when describ- seven days to respond is allowed for ing his executive order in January that “unusual circumstances,” such as when will create Burlington’s first-ever open a request turns up a multitude of records data policy. Residents will be able to or requires the retrieval of some that are follow progress on the city’s held in storage. climate action plan or The City of Burlington took more FIL E: track police use-ofCO than 40 business days to respond U force incidents. The to Seven Days’ request, well upgrades were beyond the legal limit. made “in the Why? According to City spirit of open Attorney Eileen Blackgovernment,” wood, who oversees five a press release assistant attorneys, 36 declared. records requests of all “Transparstripes flooded her office ency is also in the days following the about making del Pozo revelations. Brandon del Pozo the performance “If we have to go through of city government tens of thousands of docum o re k n ow n a n d ments, just, literally, we’re not accessible to the public,” going to be able to do that within the Weinberger said. “You compare time that’s set in the law,” said Blackwood, that to what was known about how city whom the mayor appointed in 2012. government was doing its work eight While the state Public Records Act years ago, and it’s a vastly different guarantees a “free and open examination world.” of records,” Vermont law also allows for some 200 exemptions to disclosure. The city relies heavily on the one that protects

City Councilor Ali Dieng (D/P-Ward 7) emailed the mayor’s office in April 2019, demanding to know why Weinberger and del Pozo had attempted to intervene in the medical examiner’s homicide finding. Responding to Seven Days’ request, the city redacted the response from Jordan Redell, the mayor’s chief of staff. The newspaper independently obtained a complete copy of Redell’s message. Weinberger had been trying “to bring transparency” to the medical examiner’s review, Redell wrote: “We believe that all levels of government should be open to explaining what they have done and why.” The city’s decision to withhold that passage flummoxed Matthew Byrne, an attorney with Gravel & Shea who specializes in First Amendment law. “The thing that you’re hiding from the public is your deliberations about being more transparent? That doesn’t make any sense,” Byrne said. Other documents obtained by Seven Days call into question how the city

Burlington redacted emails sent by private citizens weighing in on city business. Seven Days obscured Miller’s phone number.

interprets the law. On December 16, hours after announcing del Pozo’s resignation, Weinberger faced another crisis. Wright, whom he’d just appointed acting chief, had admitted her own inappropriate social media behavior. The records show that Weinberger sought outside advice in crafting a public statement about the latest development. He emailed a draft to Mike Kanarick, his former chief of staff who currently serves as the Burlington Electric Department spokesperson; Eric Miller, a former U.S. attorney who is now general counsel for the University of Vermont Health Network; and Neale Lunderville, who formerly served as director of the city’s Community Economic Development Office. The emails’ substance was withheld. A disclaimer at the bottom was not: “Please note that this communication and any response to it will be maintained as a public record and may be subject to disclosure under Vermont’s Public Records Act.” The mayor refused to release the email when Seven Days appealed, even though

12/13/19 Del Pozo tells reporters he won’t resign, and the mayor promises to give him a second chance. That evening, Seven Days publishes six and a half minutes of audio from Lamdin’s July 23 interview with del Pozo. It shows that the chief lied at least a dozen times about the account.

Miller and Lunderville are members of the public, and the exemption Weinberger cited applies to conversations between city employees. Kanarick is a city official, but the issue was unrelated to Burlington Electric business — and the email had been sent to his personal account. Miller “is someone that I am consulting with, getting advice from in order to get these decisions right,” Weinberger said. “We consider that squarely in what deliberative privilege protects.” Blackwood backed up her boss, saying city officials should be able to float ideas before acting. “We don’t want to inadvertently release something that … may be problematic,” she said. Peter Teachout, a Vermont Law School constitutional law professor, said municipalities too often use that exemption to block simple requests for information. Redacting is a knee-jerk reaction, Teachout said, comparing Burlington’s technique to a doctor performing surgery with a bludgeon rather than a scalpel. “There is a duty to engage in that kind of more refined judgment,” he said. Secretary of State Condos, who is

records practices. He’s a member of BTV CopWatch, a group that promotes police accountability by filming officers’ interactions with the public. At a police commission meeting he attended last year, the commissioners distributed a report that studied the body’s oversight role. Waters got a hard copy at the meeting but recycled it, thinking the document would be uploaded to the city website. When it wasn’t, Waters filed a public records request with the city attorney’s office, which denied his request. Waters appealed to del Pozo, who refused to turn it over. Both times, the city cited the deliberative exemption. “I had a vague sense that that was wrong, but I didn’t know about the public [records] law,” said Waters. He has since read up on the topic and believes that documents discussed and distributed at public meetings should be, well, public. “I’m not a lawyer,” he said, “but [the law] seems pretty clear.” Ritchie Berger is a lawyer, one who has also battled Burlington over records.

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Hours after the mayor named deputy chief Jan Wright the acting chief at the press conference, she admits to him that she had discussed department business online under the pseudonym “Lori Spicer.” Weinberger places her on leave.

Seven Days files its comprehensive public records request.

Weinberger taps former Colchester police chief Jennifer Morrison as acting Burlington police chief.

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Vermont’s public records custodian, agreed. He’s traveled statewide on a Transparency Tour that includes trainings and discussions on open records and meetings. One of his main messages: Just because you can redact doesn’t mean you shall. Lawyers tend to censor everything, even meeting minutes that turn up in a request, Condos said, adding: “I don’t understand that.” He was unaware that Burlington attorneys had done just that, several times over, in the Seven Days document dump. Burlington resident Brian Waters was similarly vexed by the city’s public

He’s part of a group fighting a proposed second rail line near Union Station on Burlington’s waterfront. Last July, he filed a request for documents related to Vermont Rail System’s proposal. The city’s response also widely cited the deliberative exemption in its numerous redactions, Berger said. “It is a major impediment to transparency,” he said. “Its scope is ambiguous, and it’s clearly in the eye of the beholder when it comes to asserting it.”

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REDACTED « P.31 SEE YOU IN COURT Once public officials have denied a records request and rejected an appeal, the only recourse is a lawsuit — a potentially lengthy, expensive proposition. Byrne, the First Amendment attorney, filed a lawsuit in March 2010 on behalf of the Rutland Herald, which had sought records about police officers who were disciplined for watching pornography on city-owned computers. The City of Rutland had refused to release the documents, citing exemptions that protect employee privacy and records relating to criminal investigations. Three years and nearly $100,000 in legal fees later, the Herald got the records. It took another six months for the paper to recoup roughly half of its legal expenses through an out-of-court settlement. “When the city is determined to resist your efforts, it takes hundreds of hours to get to the final answer,” Byrne said. “That’s a huge burden on any individual.” The legal route is out of reach for most

12/27/19 After Seven Days vows to pay nearly $1,000 in fees, the City of Burlington begins fulfilling the newspaper’s records request.

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Seven Days obtained the suit, which is unrelated to the police scandal. South Burlington resident Laura Waters had requested records in January related to Burton Snowboards’ planned redevelopment on its Queen City Park Road campus, which would include a new entertainment venue. One document, a proposal for an engineering study, was completely blacked out.

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Following an investigation, the Burlington Police Department announces that Wright will serve an eight-day suspension and undergo a restorative justice process with those she deceived online. Police say that, in addition to the Lori Spicer persona, she also posted as “Abby Sykes.”

VTDigger.org, and later Seven Days, find that the city’s investigation into Wright did not turn up all of her questionable posts, prompting some to criticize the probe.

Wright announces she will resign.

Vermonters. That concerns Condos, whose office fields hundreds of public records questions every year. “It’s almost gotten to the point where you either need to have a law degree or a pile of money behind you to get access to public records,” Condos said. “That’s not right.” Winkleman, the central character in the police scandal, couldn’t afford the $862 the city quoted him for copies of records. Nor could he pay for an attorney. So for the last two months, he’s rushed to city hall after work to view the documents on a public terminal computer, knowing he can inspect them for free — thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Roosevelt Park public records matter. On days when he can’t make it, Burlington attorney Jared Carter — who represented Seven Days in the paper’s quest for Councilor Paul’s BT email — goes as his proxy. “The fact that their response is, ‘We’re gonna do the minimum work possible and make you do the maximum work possible to get basic, basic information’ shows how 32

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little they respect citizens’ time and how be judicious with redactions from the little they respect any sort of oversight,” beginning instead of reconsidering them Winkleman said. on appeal, he said. Carter said the process discourages The city could have changed the people from pursuing records they trajectory of the social media scanFILE: COURTN EY L AM have a right to see. DIN dal “if everything had been “Nine hundred dollars brought out in the open for Mr. Winkleman in the first place,” Diaz to figure out what said. happened to him?” During a February he said. “That’s 19 interview, Blacknot transparency. wood wouldn’t say That’s not just.” whether she agrees “They’ll look with that sentifor every way to ment. Nor would avoid transparency,” she comment when Carter added. “This asked whether the city Charles Winkleman is case in point.” had released all relevant City Attorney Blackinformation about the wood wholly disagrees but scandal. But she did say that acknowledged that her staff the city takes the threat of public members sometimes make mistakes. “The records lawsuits seriously. appeal process is there to remedy that,” And then she laughed. she said. “The irony is that we got served with But Diaz, the ACLU attorney, said a suit yesterday,” Blackwood said. “I got that’s a cop-out. Burlington should served by the sheriff.”

2/28/20 The City of Burlington sends its final batch of public records to Seven Days. The grand total: 3,154 pages of documents. The number of legal redactions the city invokes: 984.

Another, a traffic study, was pockmarked with more than 130 redactions. City lawyers overwhelmingly cited interdepartmental deliberative privilege, despite the fact that some communications were with consultants — not city employees. “It was just mind-boggling,” said Waters. “They gave us completely black pages, like it was some CIA undercover secret.” She sued to obtain the traffic study on behalf of neighbors concerned about the project. Within days of Waters’ filed suit, and following Seven Days’ interview with Blackwood, the city reversed course and turned over the study in full. Waters suspects that the city abuses its power to shield public information because officials assume people won’t pursue it. “We’re in this for the long haul,” she said. “If something like this comes up again, we’d be more than happy to see them in court.” Andrea Suozzo contributed data reporting. Contact: courtney@sevendaysvt.com

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“The Crossword Show With Zach Sherwin” is a 31-letter phrase for puzzling hip-hop hilarity B Y D A N BOL L ES

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ach Sherwin has built a career on wordplay. The Los Angelesbased comedian, writer and musician revels in witty puns and sly double entendres. That’s evident from his standup, his three comedic hiphop albums, and his work on the CW show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” on Comedy Central’s “Problematic With Moshe Kasher” and for Mad magazine. Sherwin also writes for and performs on “Epic Rap Battles of History,” a hugely popular web series that’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Famous figures of pop culture and history square off, 8 Mile-style, in rap battles: Alexander the Great versus Ivan the Terrible; Frederick Douglass versus Thomas Jefferson; Oprah Winfrey versus Ellen DeGeneres; Ronald McDonald versus the Burger King. His latest project perhaps best fuses Sherwin’s affinities for comedy, rap and the sheer, geeky joy of a good turn of phrase. “The Crossword Show With Zach Sherwin,” which comes to ArtsRiot in Burlington on Sunday, March 8, is a live game show in which contestants solve a crossword puzzle onstage in real time in front of a live audience. Past contestants have included comics Rachel Bloom, Aparna Nancherla, Emily Heller and Josh Gondelman, as well as actress Mayim Bialik, musician Lisa Loeb and many others. At ArtsRiot, guests will include nationally touring comic Kyle Kinane, Vermont Comedy Club co-owner Natalie Miller and Burlington City Councilor Ali Dieng (D/PWard 7) — who, according to Sherwin, is the first public official to do the show. “That’s something we’ve always wanted to try but haven’t,” Sherwin says in a phone interview with Seven Days. He concedes that watching other people, even comedians, solve a crossword puzzle might not seem like a recipe for hilarity. “It’s more fun than it sounds,” he insists. For one thing, Sherwin writes the clues for the puzzles himself. Though designed to function like normal crossword clues, they’re also rhyming rap lyrics. A past puzzle included the following clue: “Capital that’s not in Czechoslovakia but is in ‘Czechoslovakia,’” four letters. A subsequent or preceding clue would rhyme, somehow, with “Czechoslovakia,” forming

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a lyrical couplet. (The answer, by the way, is “Oslo.”) All of the across clues compose one rap, the down clues another. As a preview before the puzzlers begin solving, Sherwin performs each rap with an accompanying music video. But there’s more. Every solved clue launches the contestants down a comedic rabbit hole, with results that Sherwin likens to “pub trivia inspired by whatever word they got right.” If the correct word is, for example, “pelican,” the panel will riff on pelicans while Sherwin, with the aid of a slide show, offers factual tidbits about the long-beaked water birds alongside offthe-cuff jokes. “It’s kind of informative, and you might even learn something you didn’t know about pelicans,” Sherwin says. “There’s no other show like it that I’m aware of,” says Miller, who was a contestant when Sherwin brought the show to ArtsRiot last year, along with Burlington expat comics Aaron Paulsen and Tina Friml. “It’s hard to find things in comedy

that haven’t been done before and that are Sherwin comes from a wordy family. done really well, and Zach’s done that.” His mother was a rabbi, and he credits For all his varied talents, Sherwin is not the “sacred wordplay of the Torah and a puzzle maker, so he teams up with people the Talmud” with instilling his appreciawho are — they’re known as tion for acrostics. He grew up “constructors” in the crosssolving newspaper jumbles word biz. The Burlington with his grandfather and the show is based on the fourth occasional crossword puzzle puzzle Sherwin has devised, with his grandmother. each with the help of a differHe is not, however, a lifeent constructor. Collectively, long crossword enthusiast. Sherwin’s collaborators have Sherwin says he started regupublished in everything from larly doing the puzzles only the New York Times to hip recently, as his show took indie publications. shape and he felt the need to For each puzzle, the speak the rather particular language of crossword. constructors choose all the “I had written all of show words, typically tying them together with a theme, and No. 1 before I started doing the send Sherwin a completed New York Times puzzle,” SherZ A C H S H ER WI N grid. Sherwin then writes all win confesses. While he now the clues, with input from the does that puzzle daily, crossconstructors. word is still more pastime than passion. “I check in frequently,” Sherwin says, “I like crosswords, but I’d be hesitant to both to make sure the answers are fun upgrade it to love,” he says. and “to make sure I’m not breaking the Sherwin stresses that being a crossword conventions of crossword clueing.” whiz isn’t a prerequisite for panelists.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CROSSWORD ENTHUSIAST

TO ENJOY WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SHOW.

“If that lights you up, great. Have at it,” he says. “But, to me, it’s all about the comedy and the connections and the music and the wordplay. I don’t care that much about the game.” An equally good, if not better, way to play, according to Sherwin, is to have no idea what you’re doing. “We’ve found that there’s so many different ways to play our show,” he says. “We’ve had people who’ve been like, ‘I’ve never done a crossword puzzle. I’m an idiot’ … and it works out great.”

COMEDY Likewise, knowing a three-letter word for an Egyptian cobra (asp) or a five-letter word for a Greek muse (Erato) isn’t mandatory for audience members. “I’m not just saying this because I want people to come: You do not need to be a crossword enthusiast to enjoy what’s happening on the show,” Sherwin says. “The crossword part is really just a platform for all of the other stuff to happen on.” Miller, who is a crossword enthusiast, agrees. “Do you have to do crosswords to be able to play ‘Wheel of Fortune’? No,” she says. “The most entertaining thing about the show is all the riffing and in-between stuff. Solving the puzzle is just how you get there.” “I never want people to feel dumb. I want to avoid that at all costs,” Sherwin continues. “And crossword puzzles make people feel like they’re gonna feel dumb. So I think it’s great when a solver is like, ‘I really have no idea what’s going on here.’ I think it puts the audience at ease,

like it’s OK to have your head spinning a little bit.” “The Crossword Show,” which Sherwin coproduces with LA comedy producer Dominic Del Bene, draws frequent comparisons to another game show in which jokes are more important than right answers: NPR’s weekly news quiz “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” Sherwin embraces that analogy, but he has no plans to develop his show for radio or podcasts. “We’re pretty convinced it’s a visual experience,” he says. “So we think it’s a TV show, and we’re eager to see if and when that comes about, how we’ll adapt it for that.” If he does spin “The Crossword Show” into a TV or web series, it’s not hard to envision it finding an audience, just as “Epic Rap Battles of History” did. Sherwin sees a connection between those two projects that goes beyond silly raps. “I am convinced that, for me and for a lot of people, it’s so good to have something that comedy can bounce off of,” Sherwin explains. In the case of “Epic Rap Battles,” that means pairing the dry history we all know with the unexpected element of funny hip-hop. He believes “The Crossword Show” offers a similar juxtaposition. “The words are there; we know the black-and-white grid; it’s kind of stark and severe,” Sherwin says. “But to see it open up in this new way, to get these new doors and windows into it — it’s just doubly exciting.” Much like rapping about Ben Franklin’s wooden teeth, he adds, infusing comedy into crossword puzzles “enlivens the material in a whole new way.” m

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he thump and shuffle of bare feet dancing, the pulse of a bass line, the groove of a melody. In its premiere at Northern Stage, Citrus begins with music and demonstrates how rich theater can be when actors working together like a jazz ensemble combine poetry, movement and sound. The play’s subject matter is black women’s experience in America. Its power is the connection of nine actors portraying what is both everyday and fundamental. Playwright Celeste Jennings only recently graduated from college, but she’s built a play that interweaves perspectives spanning 150 years. The play moves so freely in time and uses language so boldly that it’s reminiscent of Shakespeare’s boundless worlds. Jennings writes with humor and perception, and her text has poetry’s essential quality: access to pure emotion. The show’s spirit is solidarity, and what the cast feels for each other the audience may share, too. Seamless transitions keep the performance soaring. And Thursday’s preview audience gave way to some toe tapping and lots of laughter. In vignettes, recounted with understatement and often seen from a slightly unexpected perspective, Jennings trains her eye on her own experiences and America’s past. A member of the Little Rock Nine arrives at the steps of a high school that’s to be desegregated, clutching her books. It’s 1957, and the performer delivers the girl’s emotional state by describing her white blouse and gingham-checked skirt. The actor stands in a fierce spotlight, and the sense of the world watching one ninth grader is forceful. Her skirt flares out in a little circle around her, emphasizing how very alone she is. Some scenes bring multiple characters together in overlapping monologues, others in exchanges of dialogue. Jennings uses the term “choreopoem” for the text — the word Ntozake Shange applied to her groundbreaking 1976 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf. Shange believed that black theater artists neglected their interdisciplinary culture if they failed to incorporate dance and music.

earth. Brilliant individually, they work together beautifully. The simultaneous speech, synchronized movement and, above all, their openness to each other suffuse the play with feeling. Choreographer Beatrice Capote makes movement count throughout the show, tailoring the dance to each performer’s strengths. The choreography is loose and free, allowing the joy of movement to bubble up and escape as if from an unstoppered bottle. The set, designed by MeJah Balams, is dense with structures that hint at multiple places and times. Behind high platforms that could be windows, rooms or fire escapes is a suggestion of a massive factory window of shattered glass. Sound and projection designer Sadah Espii Proctor uses the window and the floor for projections of words and historical photos. Lighting designer Kathy A. Perkins paints the space to bring out exultation one moment, dilapidation the next. Jennings designed the costumes and made costume changes part of the action to emphasize how identity is established through appearance. The pretty proposition that all men are created equal explicitly leaves out women and was written when slavery made people property. The American black experience can be seen optimistically as the hard-fought effort to perfect that proposition or as the cruel proof that it will always be a lie. Citrus is populated with people looking at this question from multiple vantage points at multiple times. Jubilation and irreverence are just as important as grief and anger, and the play’s ability to set so many perspectives spinning is absolutely invigorating. m

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From left: Olivia Frances Williams, Stella Asa, Monique St. Cyr, Stephanie Everett and Lakeisha Coffey

Jennings wrote Citrus while an undergraduate at Dartmouth College. Northern Stage featured it in a staged reading in 2019, then chose it for a professional main stage production. The premiere is everything a young playwright could want, with a cast of superb actors, insightful direction and high production values.

JENNINGS TRAINS HER EYE ON HER OWN EXPERIENCES

AND AMERICA’S PAST. Over 34 episodes, about 50 characters speak and evoke the echoes of hundreds more by referring to “their mothers and their mothers and their mothers.” It’s a vision of history but not a history lesson. Without appropriating the pain of her predecessors, Jennings places her characters in the Jim Crow era, the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, different stages of the civil rights movement, 1990s hip-hop culture, and today’s Black Lives Matter movement. Citrus is no litany of oppression. It tackles grief and struggle not to indulge in indignation but to characterize black experience. Jennings makes no hierarchy of past or present suffering nor implies a false equivalence. As one

present-day character asks, “How do I stay grateful and acknowledge that things are way better for me than my ancestors, but also recognize that they never got better without rebellion?” Assimilating America’s past is the play’s formidable context, but Jennings takes it down to a human scale. Many scenes are in the present, or timeless. At a school with only two black teachers, the newly hired one and the veteran must decide whether they’re natural allies or potential enemies over job security. In a four-part monologue, characters tell individual stories of sexual abuse and assault. Their experiences layer together, and all four must find a way to carry their past with them. In a truly hilarious scene, two characters don’t just tell but show what it means to be awkward black girls. The performers move into and out of characters by changing clothes or dancing or even jumping rope. All nine actors bring precision to their numerous roles, using just the exact gesture to deliver a feeling. Director JaMeeka HollowayBurrell does what Jennings has done in the text — reduce experience to essence. Stella Asa, Nemuna Ceesay, Lakeisha Coffey, Stephanie Everett, Jazmine Stewart, Monique St. Cyr, Samantha West, Aurelia Williams and Olivia Frances Williams are remarkable performers. They never blur a moment but land on it with the exactness of a dancer coming to

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INFO Citrus, by Celeste Jennings, directed by JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell, produced by Northern Stage. Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, March 5, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 7, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 5 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m., at Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction. See website for additional dates. $17.75-57.75. northernstage.org

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Trent Cooper placing a freshly baked sourdough bâtard on a cooling rack in Westford

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New life at the Westford bakery that once housed Gérard’s Bread

n the fall of 2012, a pizza maker in Jacksonville, Fla., wrote a letter to Vermont bread baker Gérard Rubaud asking Rubaud to consider him for an apprenticeship at his Westford bakery. An acclaimed baker who grew up in France, Rubaud sometimes taught aspiring bakers at his hillside bakery in the years before his death on October 7, 2018, at the age of 77. “For many years I have been searching for a purpose to my life. I have found that I want to be a baker,” Trent Cooper wrote. “I find myself agreeing with your philosophy on bread more than any other baker I have talked to or read about in books. Your admiration, persistence and stern beliefs about bread are what I admire most about you.” He had read about Rubaud on the bread blog Farine. Cooper, then 27, went on to write a bit about his life, concluding with a description of his job at the pizzeria, where he had given a name to the oven (Neesheta) and

“started to treat the dough balls as if they were my daughters.” Two weeks passed with no reply. Intent on the apprenticeship, Cooper resent his letter. Before the second missive arrived in Vermont, Rubaud called to offer Cooper a trial stage to see if a full apprenticeship might work. “I remember how I felt when he called me: Is this actually happening?” Cooper said. The phone call would lead to a fourmonth apprenticeship, from the fall of 2012 into the winter of 2013. Now, some seven years later, Cooper is renting Rubaud’s old bakery and filling it with the life and warmth of naturally leavened bread that he bakes, as a solo endeavor, in a wood-fired oven. Rubaud’s daughter, Julie Rubaud, owner of Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg, helped Cooper connect with the property owners about his interest in the

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bakery. She and Cooper had met during his apprenticeship. “Back when Trent was my dad’s apprentice, I had this vision of him taking over the bakery one day,” Julie said. “It’s a good fit. He kind of reminds me of my dad: He seems like the kind of person who can hang out alone up there.” Like Gérard Rubaud, Cooper is guided by a pursuit of excellence. Both men were high-level athletes: Rubaud was a mountaineer and alpine skier; Cooper, born in Bremerton, Wash., and raised there and in Tampa, Fla., played forward on a Major League Soccer farm team. In Westford, Cooper focuses on making pain de campagne, his preferred name for French sourdough, in oblong loaves called bâtards. “I do one type of bread,” he said. “If I do two or three or four, I’m splitting up my focus. If I split my focus, I will never know how good I can get at it.”

Cooper, now 35, moved into the apartment above the bakery in December and set to work getting the place in shape, ordering supplies and connecting with retail outlets. He started selling his bread — made with hard red winter flour, freshly milled spelt berries, sea salt, water and levain (starter) — in January. Loaves of Trent’s Bread are now available in about half a dozen stores, including Jericho Market, Sweet Clover Market in Essex and, recently, both Burlington locations of City Market, Onion River Co-op. Cooper bakes about 250 loaves a week and often delivers them warm from the oven. If the market will support it, he wants to increase that number to 150 or 200 loaves a day. “I feel like Gérard’s bread was unique to him and should stay with him,” Cooper said on a recent morning, shaping loaves from dough he’d started mixing at BREAD RISING

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In mid-January, in an effort to consolidate resources and reduce costs, NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE moved its Montpelier bakery and café, LA BRIOCHE, across the street from its longtime home at the corner of State and Main streets. La Brioche set up shop at 118 Main Street in another restaurant operated by the culinary school, NECI ON MAIN, which served solely dinner. “It will work beautifully,” NECI president MILAN MILASINOVIC told Seven Days in January. “The baking will be done in the kitchen [at NECI on Main]. The building will accommodate both businesses.” Some six weeks later, in the last week of February, NECI on Main ceased dinner service, Milasinovic confirmed. He called the change a business decision based on a lack of evening customers. “At night we would only

have a few people; it was not profitable,” Milasinovic said. “You put your money where you can make some business. We don’t have enough traffic at night, but we have a lot of traffic in the morning. It’s an obvious decision.” In its new location, La Brioche is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of the building. The counter-service restaurant is expanding its menu from baked goods, soups and sandwiches to hot meals at both breakfast and lunch, according to Milasinovic, who said the new menu will include omelettes and pancakes in the morning, and meat and fish dishes at lunch. Asked the name of the restaurant at 118 Main Street, Milasinovic replied: “I call it NECI. You’re eating at the New England Culinary Institute.” NECI currently has 50 students, Milasinovic said. According to a 2014 cover story in Seven Days, it had about 800 students 20 years ago. Sally Pollak

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Bread Rising « P.38 midnight. “This is very similar, but it’s my way of making it. Me and Gérard are different people.” He looked up from the bread bench and spoke his teacher’s name, “Gérard Rubaud,” rolling his Rs in tribute to the Frenchman. “People will stop by and talk about him, Gérard’s old friends from the neighborhood,” he added. Cooper met his teacher when he flew to Burlington for the trial stage, a few days after Rubaud had called him. He arrived at the bakery at about noon as Rubaud was loading loaves into the oven. “The first thing he did when I got here was look at my hands,” Cooper recalled. “He looks at my palms, and he said, ‘You’re going to be a good baker. Good bakers have short, wide hands.’” The stage ended three days later when Rubaud told Cooper, “You’re good,” and accepted him for an apprenticeship, Cooper said. Cooper returned to Jacksonville to get things in order before returning to Vermont for his bread study. On his flight home, he carried two loaves of Rubaud’s bread. The flight attendant told him to place them on the floor. “‘I can’t do that,’” he recalled telling her. “‘This is Gérard’s bread.’” Cooper found homes for his dogs, Benny and June, and drove north to Westford in his 1998 Buick. During the apprenticeship, he didn’t mix dough or bake loaves — those practices belonged to Rubaud, Cooper said. He helped shape the dough and received the peel from Rubaud after the latter used the tool to place loaves in the oven. He baked apprentice loaves. The apprenticeship centered on levain, a portion of the dough that is fed with flour, water and a little spelt and sea salt every four or five hours throughout the day. The mixture ferments the dough, making it rise and imparting flavor to the bread. “The levain was key,” Cooper said. “You cannot fake it. You have to learn that.” A primary difference between Cooper’s bread and Rubaud’s is the amount of levain as a percentage of the flour, Cooper said. He uses a slightly higher ratio, roughly 24 percent of the flour weight. This method tends to keep the holes in the bread on the smaller side. He doesn’t want his jelly to fall through. “Making the bread on Gérard’s level takes an extraordinary amount of dedication,” Cooper said. “Not many people I’ve ever met had that level of dedication in anything they do.” The unpaid apprenticeship came to an end after four months, when Rubaud 40

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determined that Cooper had mastered levain, his student recalled. The baker made that decision the day Cooper’s levain reached a peak rise faster than Rubaud’s did in a dough-to-dough showdown, according to Cooper. “When the apprentice has nothing more to learn from the teacher, that’s the end,” Cooper said. “I didn’t come here to hang out. I didn’t come here to have a good time.” Cooper, who’d had housing at the bakery, had no place to stay and not enough money to return to Florida. So he crashed at a delivery driver’s house in

about the bakery. She put him in touch with Michael and Agnes Hibbs, who had purchased the property in October 2017. Michael Hibbs, a retired engineer, said they’d been looking for a baker who’d be a suitable match. “We wanted to see the place continue and not just fall into ruin,” Hibbs said. “That’s why we were pleased when Trent showed up. It seemed like he was the right person to take it over.” The other day, as Cooper’s loaves rested before he baked them, he ate bread and cheese and pickles, delighting in each bite. “This is fantastic,” he said. “This is

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idy, weed-free rows of salad greens basking in the warmth of a high tunnel, bursting bunches of kale lined up on a market table, colorful CSA shares photographed from directly above: These are the makings of an “Instagram farm.” They’re real farms, but the images being shared are the modern version of mid-’90s glamour shots. Instead of feather boas and sequined blazers, the farms are dressed up in perfect produce and seemingly constant sunshine. Taylor Mendell owns Footprint Farm in Starksboro with her husband, Jake. On the surface, the couple’s @footprintfarm account might give off Instagram-farm vibes: satisfying soil shots, the requisite kale bunches, a cute dog named Spud. Read a single caption, though, and the veneer cracks: “Last year our carrots kicked our butts … our systems have been anything but efficient.” That honesty is purposeful, Mendell said, and it’s led to a project she calls Habit Farming. With a website, a separate Instagram account — @habitfarming — and a Patreon page, it focuses on the realities of farming. She shares the habits, from tiny daily tweaks to system overhauls and business planning, that help reduce stress and labor to make farming a successful, sustainable venture. Mendell, 32, started Habit Farming last November as the farm was wrapping up its seventh season. That timing was consistent with a cycle she had noticed among fellow farmers through her involvement in the Vermont Young Farmers Coalition. “When we started in 2013, it felt very much like there was this vibrant group of new farmers,” Mendell said. “It felt very hopeful and possible to start a small farm. Then, over the years, I’ve seen a lot of those people stop farming. There’s a threeor four-year drop-off; if you make it over that hump, then you’re trying to make it to year seven. “Then something happens around year seven, which we definitely experienced in this last year,” she continued. “You mature 42

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with your business and start thinking about different topics.” The big year-seven question for Footprint Farm has been, “Well, does this work?” Mendell said. Her goal with Habit Farming is to address that question with complete transparency, sharing struggles and solutions with the hope of helping other farmers and changing the conversation around farm viability. Seven Days chatted with Mendell by phone — in between late-winter harvest and replanting — about why she started Habit Farming and what she hopes its impact will be. SEVEN DAYS: I want to start with a question that you’ve asked yourself on your blog: Why Habit Farming? TAYLOR MENDELL: There are two sides of it. One, the themes that are coming up in Habit Farming came up on our own farm. Why were we pursuing different methods of habit-forming and decision-making analysis? The other side is, why did I put it out there in the world? That one’s a little more straightforward to answer — which is not that straightforward, but I’ll try. There’s been a lot of talk — I think this is common in all industries, but it’s been a huge topic in farming the last couple years — about mental health and suicide rates among farmers. It seems like we’re in the next wave of mental health crisis, similar to the dairy crisis in the 1980s. I was hearing from other farmers a lot of stress and anxiety and this feeling of a loss of control. In my personal life, I’ve spent a lot of time exploring my own anxiety issues through really valuable therapy and researching behavior modification therapy and stress reduction. So I thought, Well, if anything I have to say could be helpful for anybody else, then why not put it out in the world? The worst thing that could happen is that nobody reads it. SD: Are people reading it? TM: Yes! I put it online, and within two weeks that website got 200 emails and subscribers. The Instagram account has

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over 2,500 followers now, and it has a really high engagement percentage. The Patreon page has about 80 people who pay about $2 a month, which helps pay me for my time. I’ve even had people reaching out from organizations with offers to speak. It’s been kind of a shocking response, but it feels important now. SD: One of the themes you address regularly is the isolation farmers feel. Why is that important to talk about, and how do these posts help strengthen the farming community? TM: Whenever I have gone off of the farm and met with other farmers, we start by talking about something technical: “How do you do [blank] on your farm or in your business?” It usually evolves into being more personal, and I’ve gotten so much value out of being in a group of farmers that is able to be more vulnerable because … the makeup of the group is more comfortable, or the setting. When I realize I’m not the only one dealing with these struggles, the weight is lifted. It really has

helped to move our business forward. I want that sense of community and honesty [to] be more widespread. SD: You’re really candid about things like budgeting and mental health. Is sharing that personal side of it intentional — to counteract that Instagram perfection? TM: It is. I get frustrated sometimes when I have this image of who somebody is based on what they put out on social media, and then I go visit the place and it’s so curated. I hate that “authentic” has become a buzzword, but I really try to think, If somebody met me in real life, would they be surprised? I try to show people that I am really nerdy, and I do really worry about things all the time, and if they’re feeling the same way, it’s not weird. SD: How does that help people with their willingness to share? TM: There’s been a culture within farming for generations of immense generosity. There’s so much help with information

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On the business planning side of things, we try to habituate the priorities we’ve set. Our CSA is our most important customer. If I make a habit of prioritizing CSA members in my head, it makes it a lot easier when I’m in a day of crisis to say, “Oh, my gosh, there are three things I need to do, and one of them is send invoices to CSA members. I’m going to tackle that first.” SD: What do you hope Habit Farming will accomplish? TM: I really thought I was just going to create a silly blog, and only my mom would read it and that would be the end of it. But it’s been evolving around me based on other people’s interest, which is kind of cool. If there’s a way that I can create some sort of a platform for a more open and honest dialogue among farmers, for sharing within their own communities. That would be a really awesome outcome. Right now I’m really just talking about it and getting the word out there that farming. is. hard. And there are people who are trying to make a go of it and trying to do it in a different way than it’s been done for generations. It’s really exciting, but it also needs the support of a lot of different people from a lot of different sectors. My hope is that all of those people start talking more. m

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A cappella music grabbed ears with the release of the 2012 hit musical comedy Pitch Perfect, in which a college women’s singing group battles in a cutthroat campus competition. Deke Sharon, one of the film’s vocal producers and arrangers, created a touring revue-style show spotlighting choral music performed sans instruments. A Cappella Live features four contemporary vocal ensembles showcasing their signature sounds: the boyband-esque Filharmonic, the gospel- and R&B-influenced Committed, live beatboxer and singer Blake Lewis, and the internationally inspired Women of the World (pictured). The groups find perfect harmony performing their best-known songs, as well as large-scale numbers featuring all four ensembles.

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FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND ONLINE: art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music + nightlife Find club dates at local venues in the music + nightlife section and at sevendaysvt.com/music. All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

Where’s the Party?

MASQUERADE JAZZ & FUNK WINTER On the heels of Mardi Gras, BarnArts Center for the Arts MUSIC CARNIVAL Saturday, March 7, presents an evening of food, music and merriment with 5:30-10:30 p.m., at New Orleans flair. For the eighth year, Vermonters shake Barnard Town Hall. $10-20; off the winter blues at the Masquerade Jazz & Funk free for kids 6 and under; BYOB. Info, 234-1645, Winter Music Carnival. Costumed revelers cut a rug to barnarts.org. tunes by the jazz duo Michael Zsoldos and Jason Ennis, local quintet the Sultans of Soul, and the Woodstock Union High School Jazz-Funk Band (pictured). Finally, the Wanda Houston Band of western Massachusetts takes the stage for a funkified and highly danceable set. A taco bar, photo booth and mask-making station top off the festivities.

Family Dynamics

or the members of Canadian family band Leahy, it seems that music is a way of life. Raised near Lakefield, Ont., each of the siblings learned from their parents to sing, dance, and play fiddle and piano. Their progressive folk-roots sound found a mainstream audience in the 1990s when Leahy’s selftitled album reached No. 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart. The sisters and brothers, including Donnell Leahy, whom some may recognize from his tours with wife Natalie MacMaster, bring their fiery instrumentals, heartfelt songs and percussive step dancing to the 2019-20 TD Bank Celebration Series.

MAR.8 | LGBTQ

Outdoor Excursion Since June 2018, Audubon Vermont has partnered with Pride Center of Vermont and Outright Vermont to offer Pride Hikes. These monthly outings serve as safe and affirming opportunities for LGBTQA+ community members and allies to enjoy the great outdoors and experience the state’s natural wonders. For this month’s excursion, outdoor adventurers carpool from the South Burlington Shaw’s on Shelburne Road to the Hinesburg Town Forest, an 864-acre area maintained, in part, for the demonstration of responsible forest management. Hikers tour an active timber harvest and talk forest management, ecology and birds with Chittenden County forester Ethan Tapper.

MAR.7 | MUSIC LEAHY Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., at Barre Opera House. $22-39.50. Info, 476-8188, barreoperahouse.org.

PRIDE HIKES: HINESBURG TOWN FOREST Sunday, March 8, 12:30-3 p.m., meet at Shaw’s, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington. Free. Info, gcauser@audubon. org, vt.audubon.org.

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BEGINNERS’ BRIDGE: Those looking to get in on the card game learn the basics from longtime player Grace Sweet. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. BRIDGE: Players of varying experience levels put strategic skills to use. Milton Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in an exercise and prevention class. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30, 9 & 10:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. CHAIR YOGA: Whether experiencing balance issues or recovering from illness or injury, health-conscious community members drop in for a weekly low-stress class. Waterbury Public Library, 10:1511:15 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. HEALING ART & WRITING: Simple writing, drawing and storytelling exercises for those touched by cancer or chronic illness reduce stress. Hope Lodge, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0649. RESILIENCE FLOW: Individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries engage in a gentle yoga practice. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262. RESTORATIVE SOUND BATH: Tony Bednar guides attendees on a meditative journey centered on sound and stillness. Bring a mat, blanket or whatever makes you comfy. BALE Community Space, South Royalton, 8-9 p.m. $5-20. Info, tonybednar@gmail.com. SPIRAL ENERGETICS: This viscoelastic yoga practice incorporating hammock and twin tail suspensions is designed to work with the body’s natural inclination to swing, bounce, push and pull. Silk Swing Studio, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free for first-timers; preregister at silkswingstudio.com. Info, 662-0012. YOGA4CANCER: Meant for anyone affected by the illness, this class aims to help participants manage treatment side effects and recovery. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola! Language lovers

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crafts

perfect their fluency. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

FIBER ARTS THURSDAYS: No matter their specialty, fiber artists hone their craft together. Sewing machines are available. 2Creative Community, Winooski, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 2creative community@gmail.com.

SOUTH HERO FRENCH CONVERSATION: Catherine Hellman hosts a French-language chat fest. Worthen Library, South Hero, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 372-6209.

dance

montréal

BOSTON DANCE THEATER: In its first northern Vermont recital, the company highlights works by standout contemporary choreographers. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, 7 p.m. $20; free for NVU students, faculty and staff. Info, tim.mikovitz@ northernvermont.edu.

‘THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN’’: Louise Pitre and W. Joseph Matheson step into the spotlight for a concert celebration of Jewish musical artists of the 1960s. Sylvan Adams Theatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 8 p.m. $67. Info, 514-739-7944.

music

Find club dates in the music section. OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: Be they accomplished or beginner musicians, young players find harmony in the traditional music of Burlington’s past and present immigrant groups. Boys & Girls Club, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 881-8500.

politics

PROGRESSIVE PARTY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON MEETING: With candidates often in attendance, this monthly meeting is an opportunity for locals to address current issues. Denny’s, South Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 495-0733.

seminars

SOCK DARNING WORKSHOP: Darn those holes! Josie Carothers teaches folks to mend worn wool socks. BALE Community Space, South Royalton, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations; preregister. Info, balevt@gmail.com.

talks

Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

East.” Orwell Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 948-2041.

KATHERINE PATERSON: Listeners take note as the National Book Award-winning writer of Bridge to Terabithia speaks on the importance of literacy. Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

ROLF DIAMANT: The University of Vermont historian delivers “Central Park, the Civil War and the Creation of the National Parks.” St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

LINDA RADTKE: Dressed in period garb, the singer and historian marks Women’s History Month by highlighting Vermonters’ fight for women’s suffrage. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, Northfield, noon. Free. Info, 485-2183. MATTHEW EVAN TAYLOR: The Middlebury College professor examines the meaning behind music in “The Poetics of Protest in Nina Simone’s ‘Mississippi Goddam!’” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. MOHAMED DEFAA: A multimedia presentation builds understanding of the histories, social identities and cultures behind the complex concept of “the Middle

BILL HART: “I Am a Man: Martin Freeman, Colonization and Identity” looks at the life and work of the second black graduate of Middlebury College and the first black president of an American college. Rutland Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

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DAMIAN COSTELLO: A historical lecture explores the life and legacy of Lakota holy man Nicholas Black Elk. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

‘HAITI: THE LONGEST REVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAS’: Ten years after the earthquake, where does hope lie? A Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement winter conversation series discussion addresses this and other questions. Center of Recreation & Education, O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 355-3256. JESSAMYN WEST: Sharing history, trivia and photos, the librarian reflects on her quest to visit Vermonts 183 public libraries. Goodrich Memorial Library,

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art

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music + comedy Find club dates at local venues in the music + nightlife section and at sevendaysvt.com/music. All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com. Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

SARWAR KASHMERI: Lecturing as part of the Vermont Council on World Affairs Speaker Series, the international relations specialist presents “China’s Grand Strategy: Weaving a New Silk Road to Global Primacy.” The Gallery at Main Street Landing, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15-30; free for students. Info, vinson@vermont.org. WHITNEY KIMBALL COE: The Rural Assembly director of national programs sheds light on rural communities as resources for solving global problems such as hunger and the climate crisis. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: Tech-savvy students in this three-part workshop learn the base language supporting all web pages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

influence on the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and Ray Charles. This Vermont Stage production of George Brant’s play chronicles her first rehearsal with Marie Knight, with whom she would form one of the most revered musical duos in American history. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $29.70-33. Info, 862-1497. ‘SEVEN’: Seven female playwrights from Pakistan, Nigeria, Ireland, Afghanistan, Guatemala, Russia and Cambodia offer stories of courage and perseverance in this documentary play put on by L.A. Theatre Works. Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6-22. Info, 443-3168.

words

CLAUDIA REUTER: Listeners lean in for a discussion of the University of Vermont grad’s book Yes, You Can Do This! How Women Start Up, Scale Up and Build the Life They Want. University of Vermont Alumni House, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, eileen.dudley@ uvm.edu.

THU.5 business

TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks? Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

INSURANCE BASICS FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: Travis Spencer of Kinney Insurance Agency demystifies the process of selecting the appropriate policy. Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 120.

theater

conferences

‘CITRUS’: Written by 2018 Kennedy Center Hip-Hop Theater Creator Award recipient Celeste Jennings, this choreopoem fuses dance, music and spoken word to chronicle the experiences of black women in America from 1840 to the present day. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $17.75-57.75. Info, 296-7000. ‘MARIE AND ROSETTA’: Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a critical

INTERNATIONAL & INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE: Scholars provide critical analysis of topics related to the theme “Anxieties of Empire: New Contexts, Shifting Perspectives.” Robert A. Jones House Conference Room, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, rcga@middlebury.edu.

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE: DANCE PARTY: DJ Sean of Livemixkings keeps the dance floor full. Top of the Hop, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 9 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

education

MEET THE CANDIDATES: NEW SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNITY FORUM: Three finalists for the Burlington School District superintendent position answer questions about their past experiences and what they have to offer. Childcare and interpretation services are provided. Burlington High School, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8474.

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AMP NIGHTS: Tattoo artist Ryann Schofield, musician Dan Greenleaf and poet Stephen Cramer are the special guests at an evening highlighting artists, musicians and poets. River Arts, Morrisville, 6-8 p.m. $5-10. Info, sundogpoetry@ gmail.com. LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. Essex Free Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, lllessexvt@gmail.com. QUEEN CITY BICYCLE CLUB MONTHLY RIDE: Folks who identify as women, trans, femme and nonbinary empower one another on a group excursion complete with glitter and a giant boom box. A drink ticket awaits each rider at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, christine.tyler@ gmail.com. TAX HELP: Low- and middleincome taxpayers, especially seniors, get help filing their taxes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.4.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.4. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.4. ‘HIDDEN FIGURES’: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe portray a team of

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African American mathematicians who help NASA reach new heights in the early years of the U.S. space program. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE NEED TO GROW’: A 2019 documentary focuses on trailblazers in soil regeneration and sustainable food systems. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@hunger mountain.coop. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.4. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.4.

food & drink

COMMUNITY LUNCH: Gardengrown fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309.

games

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Shaw’s, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5403.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161. HEALTHY AGING WITH ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBS: Christina Ducharme of Blue Heron Acupuncture describes healthy aging with the aid of an ancient Chinese practice. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. SEED CLINIC: Small magnetic beads taped to acupressure points offer support for those experiencing difficult or stressful times. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, clinicseed@ gmail.com. SWING YOUR PAIN AWAY: Similarities between silk fabric and connective tissue become clear in a class designed to calm the nervous system, unwind tissue tension and restore viscoelastic resiliency. Silk Swing Studio, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free for first-timers; preregister at silkswingstudio.com. Info, 662-0012. TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION: Active bodies boost their strength and balance through gentle flowing movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 9:30 & 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. YANG-STYLE TAI CHI: Slow, graceful, expansive movements

promote wide-ranging health and fitness benefits. Wright House, Harrington Village, Shelburne, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467. YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

language

FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the Romantic tongue. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. HAVE LUNCH IN FRENCH: Bag meals in hand, attendees brush up on their linguistic abilities. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 793-1176. PLAUDERSTUNDE: Conversationalists with basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over lunch. Zen Gardens, South Burlington, noon. Cost of food. Info, 862-1677.

music

Find club dates in the music section. ME2/ORCHESTRA: Composed of musicians living with mental illness, the classical ensemble performs under direction from conductor Kim Diehnelt. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 238-8369. SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.

talks

CLARENCE JEFFERSON HALL JR.: Drawing on his research on environmental politics and the carceral state, the scholar delivers “Environmental Regulation and Mass Incarceration in the North Country.” Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2474. KEVIN HUDNELL & ELISABETH FENN: Thinking about hiking a long-distance trail in another country? The experienced trekkers prepare adventurers for avoiding pitfalls when hiking abroad. Rock Art Brewery, Morrisville, 6-7 p.m. $5. Info, 244-7037. SOUTH BURLINGTON ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY MEETING SPEAKERS: Presenters share their expertise on a wide range of topics. 252 Tavern, DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 7:308:30 a.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 864-6854.

theater

‘CHASING CHAGO’: Utilizing technology, the main characters in this theater piece based on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot weave their way through the 21st century in search of a

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famed graffiti artist. Presented by the SUNY Plattsburgh Department. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $3-8. Info, 518-564-2243.

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presents

Saturday, March 7, 7:30 pm

‘CITRUS’: See WED.4, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

“Their sound flows in magnetic, en waves, so does their banter on st – Irish Music Magazine

‘MARIE AND ROSETTA’: See WED.4. METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘PORGY AND BESS’: Eric Owens and Angel Blue star in the title roles in James Robinson’s stylish production of one of Gershwin’s most famous operas. Shown on screen. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, preshow talk, 1 p.m.; show, 2 p.m. $10-17. Info, 760-4634. MUD SEASON VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS: Group acts and solo performers strive for the chance to perform in this community talent showcase. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 5 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, variety@chandler-arts.org. ‘SAUCY JACK AND THE SPACE VIXENS’: SOLD OUT. Audience members buckle their seatbelts for an intergalactic musical extravaganza that the Daily Mail calls “the Rocky Horror Show for the millennium.” ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25; for ages 21 and up. Info, 540-0406.

words

EVENING BOOK GROUP: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, a novel by Gail Honeyman, inspires a thoughtful exchange. Milton Public Library, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

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G.C. WALDREP: The poet behind the 2018 collection Feast Gently shares original works. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727. 16t-ymca1-202620 1 VERMONT POETRY OUT LOUD SEMIFINALS: Students from 27 Vermont high schools recite works by famed poets at this celebration of the written word. Barre Opera House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 828-3778.

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BOOK & BAKE SALE: Homemade treats sustain bookworms as they browse bargain-priced titles. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 879-7943.

conferences

Healthy, non-smoking participants (18-30 years old) needed for a 4 visit UVM study on a chemical system in the healthy brain. Participants will receive $400 for completion of the study.

In this new book, Stephen Terry, a former staffer with Sen. Aiken details Aiken’s life and rise to prominence in the U.S. Senate – examining how his approach to politics stems from his early life as a farmer and horticulturist in Putney, Vermont.

INTERNATIONAL & INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE: See THU.5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH UNIT

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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.4, 9:15 a.m.

dance

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, 8-9:30 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2269. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Inspired by the 5Rhythms dance practice, attendees move, groove, release and open their hearts to life in a safe and sacred space. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, fearnessence@gmail.com. TROPICAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE PARTY: Dancers beat the winter doldrums with tropical colors, musical riffs and potluck snacks. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, lesson, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 881-9732.

environment

COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION: Selections from SunCommon’s Climate Action Film Festival shine a light on solutions to the climate crisis. Groennfell Meadery, St. Albans, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 398-7118.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.4.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.4. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.4. ‘THE GENERAL’: Vermont-based composer Bob Merrill provides live piano accompaniment to a 1926 silent film starring Buster Keaton as a hapless Southern railroad engineer during the Civil War. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 603-448-0400. LUNAFEST: Short movies by, for and about women are shown as part of a traveling film festival. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20-30. Info, 655-8900. ‘REVOLUTION OF THE HEART: THE DOROTHY DAY STORY’: A 2020 TV movie depicts the life and work of the Catholic Worker Movement cofounder. Holy Family Parish Hall, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-5331. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.4. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.4.

food & drink

LENTEN FISH FRY: Neighbors rub elbows over helpings of haddock, French fries, coleslaw, beverages and dessert. Bristol St. Ambrose Parish, 5-7 p.m. $6.50-13; $37 per immediate family of five. Info, 453-2488. PUBLIC CUPPING: Coffee connoisseurs and beginners alike explore the flavor notes and aromas of the roaster’s current offerings and new releases. Brio Coffeeworks, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 777-6641.

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calendar CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Players make strategic moves and vie for the opposing king. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: CAMPAIGN MODE: Seasoned players engage in a fast-paced game for serious participants. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to work on characters. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

EXERCISE FOR HEALTH: Strength training with light weights focuses on balance and lowerbody strength. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. FELDENKRAIS COMMUNITY CLASS: An open mind and the ability to get on the floor and back up are the only requirements for participating in slow, gentle movements that reveal new ways to live with the body. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 540-0186. GONG MEDITATION: Sonic vibrations lead to healing and deep relaxation. Yoga Roots, Williston, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $18. Info, 318-6050. MEDITATION PROGRAM: Stress, be gone! Students in this bimonthly gathering unlock a sense of calm through breath work and balancing chakras. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. SPIRAL ENERGETICS: See WED.4. SUN 73 TAI CHI: A sequence of slow, controlled movements aids in strength and balance. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. WARM GENTLE YOGA: Not too hot, not too difficult and not too expensive, this class is open to all ages and ability levels. Hot Yoga Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 999-9963. YANG 24 TAI CHI: Students get an introduction to a gentle form of exercise said to benefit internal organs. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

lgbtq

FIRST FRIDAY: HOEDOWN THROWDOWN: Local drag queens Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne host a night of drag and dancing for ages 18 and up. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $7-10. Info, 652-0777.

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Find club dates in the music section.

BLEACH DAY: The Burlington indie band drops its sophomore LP, as if always, with an all-ages release show. J. Bengoy, the Dead Shakers and Amelia Devoid also perform. BCA Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8. Info, friend@hopealliswell.net. SEVEN DAYS MARCH 4-11, 2020

BURLINGTON SEED SWAP: Green thumbs stock up on garden starters at this annual Vermont Community Garden Network horticultural happening. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 861-4769.

bazaars

BOOK & BAKE SALE: See FRI.6.

conferences

INTERNATIONAL & INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE: See THU.5, 8:30 a.m.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: Students with limited mobility limber up with modified poses. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

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DREAMERS’ CIRCUS: This fivetime Danish Music Award-winning trio puts an innovative, contemporary spin on the deep traditions of Nordic folk music. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6-28. Info, 443-6433. THE GRYPHON TRIO WITH PATRICIA O’CALLAGHAN: The piano trio and soprano bring their new program “Moonshine Ballads and Various Charms” to the Lane series, treating listeners to new arrangements of ballads by Randy Newman, Burl Ives, Laurie Anderson and others. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-35. Info, 656-3131. MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: Hailing from the Midwest, the prolific and passionate songwriter interprets joy, sorrow and heartbreak in her original Americana tunes. Seven Stars Arts Center, Sharon, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, folkbloke@ gmail.com. ROBERT CRAY BAND: The Grammy Award-winning blues man brings his time-tempered sound to the Queen City stage. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25-53. Info, 863-5966.

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WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live music by Carol Ann Jones, award-winning wine and mouthwatering eats. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, wine service begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463.

‘DRINKING HABITS’: The nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been making wine to keep the convent out of the red. Will two undercover reporters spill their secrets? Presented by the Essex Community Players. Essex Memorial Hall, 7:30 p.m. $16-18. Info, 878-9109.

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‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’: Very Merry Theatre teens stage the rock opera, which relates the Gospel’s version of the last week of Jesus’ life. Very Merry Theatre, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 355-1461.

OWL PROWL: Whoo’s out there? Avian enthusiasts bring lowpower flashlights for a romp through the woods in search of elusive nocturnal fliers. Meet at the Stephen J. Young Marsh Trail parking lot. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 868-4781.

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ECOCULTURELAB FRIDAY RESEARCH RAPS: A biweekly discussion session tackles the topic of “BSD (Beyond Standard Data): Incorporating Dreams, Emotions, Sensuality, and Other Transgressive Data Into Our Research.” Bittersweet House, University of Vermont, Burlington, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, ecoculture@ uvm.edu. EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Middlebury College professor emeritus of political science looks ahead in “The 2020 Presidential Campaign: After Super Tuesday.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, coffee hour, 1:15-1:45 p.m.; talk, 2-3 p.m. $5; $45 for the series. Info, 658-6554. NATURALIST JOURNEYS SLIDESHOW & LECTURE SERIES: Charlie Cogbill explores “Presettlement Forests of the Northeast.” North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 229-6206. R.J. THOMPSON: Outdoor enthusiasts join the Vermont Huts Association executive director for the talk “Creating a Four-Season Hut Network in the Green Mountains.” Ann Gotham also discusses Edward Sohier Bryant and the unique history of his namesake, Bryant Camp. Richmond Free Library, 7-8 p.m. $5-8. Info, 244-7037.

theater

‘CHASING CHAGO’: See THU.5. ‘CITRUS’: See WED.4.

‘MARIE AND ROSETTA’: See WED.4. ‘MRS. MACBETH’: Presented as part of the 21st-Century Theatre Festival, Griselda Gambaro’s play explores the relationship between power and responsibility. Room 232, Mahaney Arts Center, Outdoor Grounds, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. ‘SAUCY JACK AND THE SPACE VIXENS’: See THU.5. ‘SURVIVING TWIN’: Loudon Wainwright III’s one-person theatrical show focuses on fatherhood, combining the “Dead Skunk (in the Middle of the Road)” hit maker’s original music with the writings of his late dad. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $40. Info, 775-0903.

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SPIRITUAL BOOK STUDY GROUP: Not a religious book club, this group focuses on examining worry, doubt, depression and other obstacles in everyday life. Barre Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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HEARTSTRONG ACTIVIST: A WORKSHOP FOR CHANGEMAKERS: Inspired by the teachings of Joanna Macy, facilitators reveal how folks can harness strong emotions and put their energy toward transforming society. Hosted by Extinction Rebellion Vermont. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 388-8080.

VETERANS SUMMIT: Local vets and military families find community among representatives from more than 50 veteran service organizations and at presentations and breakout sessions. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, thomas.ander son@northernvermont.edu.

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ARGENTINE TANGO LESSON & DANCE: Dancers in clean shoes with smooth soles pick up new moves from Elizabeth Seyler. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, qct@ queencitytango.org. BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: New dancers are encouraged to take part in an introductory lesson before hitting the floor for a themed evening of West Coast swing and fusion. North End Studio A, Burlington, free introductory lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlington westie@gmail.com.

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FRIENDS OF THE ALDRICH LIBRARY WINTER BANQUET & AUCTION: Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a beef tenderloin dinner set the stage for a lively auction. Proceeds benefit the library. Barre Elks Lodge, 5:30-9 p.m. $30. Info, 476-7550. LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 383-2118. SAP RUN BOOGIE: Spaghetti and blues music from Vermont’s Nobby Reed Project attract locals to a high-spirited bash benefiting the Fairfield Community Center. The Abbey Restaurant, Sheldon, dinner, 6 p.m.; dance, 7 p.m. $1025. Info, 827-3130. STUNT KITE FLIERS & ARCHERY HOBBYISTS MEETING: Open to beginning and experienced hobbyists alike, a weekly gathering allows folks to share information and suggestions for equipment, sporting locations and more. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.4.

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MASQUERADE JAZZ & FUNK WINTER MUSIC CARNIVAL: Costumed revelers make masks, feast from a taco bar, and get down to live music by the Sultans of Saul and others. See calendar spotlight. Barnard Town Hall, 5:3010:30 p.m. $10-20; free for kids 6 and under; BYOB. Info, 234-1645. SOUTHERN VERMONT WINTER HOMEBREW FESTIVAL: Fans of all things fermented taste their way through beverages and bites, voting to crown the Best Home Brewery and Best Apps in the Region. 190 North St., Bennington, VIP admission, noon; general admission, 1-5 p.m. $30. Info, 447-3311. SPRING BREAK AT THE SODA PLANT: From food and drink to galleries and maker studios, the Soda Plant’s offerings are open for exploration during a gettogether replete with live music by Mal Maiz and drag queen story hour with Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne. The Soda Plant, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 233-6783.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.4. ‘FINDING VIVIAN MAIER’: In honor of Women’s History Month, the ArtisTree Community Arts Center screens a critically acclaimed documentary about a nanny who secretly took more than 100,000 photos that were found decades later. The Grange Theatre, South Pomfret, 3 p.m. $7. Info, 457-3500. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.4. ‘FORGOTTEN FARMS’: A 2016 documentary delves into New England’s dwindling dairy operations. The screening includes a discussion with filmmakers and farmers. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $6-11. Info, 457-2355. ‘KRAMER VS. KRAMER’: A heated custody battle plays out in this 1979 drama starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep. Shown on reel-to-reel 16mm film. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com. ‘LES MISÉRABLES’: A Frenchlanguage crime drama from 2019 follows a police officer who joins a Paris anti-crime squad that employs questionable methods. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.4. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.4.

health & fitness

COSPLAY & SILKS: Dressing as ninjas, super heroes or alter egos, students engage in a fun and self-expressive silk practice. See silkswingstudio.com for details. Silk Swing Studio, Burlington, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, 662-0012. INTRO TO STUDIO CYCLING: Beginners hop in the saddle for a 20- to 30-minute ride with an instructor demonstrating each position. Alpenglow Fitness, Montpelier, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 279-0077. NEWBIE NOON HOT YOGA: First-timers feel the heat as they get their stretch on in a (very) warm environment. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon. Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963. SWING INTO SPRING: Participants learn about stimulating production of the body’s feel-good chemicals with the aid of aerial swings. See silkswing studio.com for details. Silk Swing Studio, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; limited space. Info, 662-0012.

language

BIBLIO CAFÉ: A conversation group helps Francophones maintain their language skills. North Hero Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 372-5458.

lgbtq

PRIDE YOGA: LGBTQ individuals and allies hit the mat for a stretching session suited to all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

music

Find club dates in the music section. BEPPE GAMBETTA: A love of American roots music, as well as the sounds of his native Italy, shine through the playing of this flatpicking guitar maestro. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. BRETT HUGHES & THE HONKYTONK CROWD: Country music fans break out their dancing boots for a concert by the Vermont singer, songwriter and guitarist. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 635-1388. CAPITAL CITY CONCERTS: The Paris Piano Trio enthralls classical music fans with works by Ravel, Mozart and Beethoven. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, info@ capitalcityconcerts.org.

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DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON: A husband-and-wife duo from Cabot channels the essence of rural America through fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Music Box, Craftsbury, 7-9 p.m. $10; free for kids under 16. Info, 586-7533.

F.O.L.K. BINGO: Cash prizes reward players who fashion five in a row. Door prizes, food and a raffle top off this fundraiser for Lowell Graded School. St. Ignatius, Lowell, 6-9 p.m. $1 per card; prices vary for multiple cards. Info, 744-5483.

EDDIE MONTGOMERY: Onehalf of the country music duo Montgomery Gentry entertains fans with selections from 2018’s Here’s to You, recorded before the 2017 death of Troy Gentry.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Teens and adults meet monthly for a beginner-friendly campaign. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $45-55. Info, 775-0903. GOSPEL FEST: Soulful and joyous music fills the air, courtesy of the New Alpha Gospel Choir and the Burlington Ecumenical Gospel Choir. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5966. HELIAND CONSORT: Joined by affiliate artist Cynthia Huard, the woodwind ensemble breathes life into “Kindred Spirits: The Schumanns and Brahms.” Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. LEAHY: Infectious energy, fiery instrumentals and percussive step-dancing — this Juno Awardwinning progressive folk-roots band’s got ’em all. See calendar spotlight. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $22-39.50. Info, 476-8188. MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: See FRI.6. Clayton Sabine also performs. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7:30 p.m. $20-24. Info, 387-0102

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O’HANLEIGH: The Vermont band celebrates the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival with original songs of the Irish American experience, as well as popular pub singalongs. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $22.50. Info, 863-5966. ROSIER: An open mic paves the way for the indie folk stylings of the Québécois band formerly known as Les Poules à Colin. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $10-20; preregister for open mic. Info, 388-9782. SATURDAY KARAOKE: Amateur singers belt out their favorite tunes. Burlington VFW Post, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6532. YOUNG TRADITION TOURING GROUP: Twenty-five teen musicians dole out song and dance ahead of their 2020 tour of Japan. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7-9:30 p.m. $20. Info, 728-9878.

outdoors

WINTER TRAILS DAY: Green Mountain Club trip leaders guide community members through group hikes, winter skills workshops, kids’ activities and a campfire. An après party and a raffle follow. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7037.

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INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT: Those new to the program practice making slide shows, charts, footers and animation. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

theater

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CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: Highflying aerialists, acrobats and jugglers from around the globe dazzle audience members at this New England Center for Circus Arts fundraiser. Latchis Hotel & Theater, Brattleboro, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-50. Info, 254-9780. ‘CITRUS’: See WED.4, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘DRINKING HABITS’: See FRI.6. ‘HALF THE SKY’: Aurelie grapples with the demands of summiting Mount Everest — and confronts her Thai American family’s past — in this Weston-Ghostlight New Musical Award winner. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 4 & 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 824-5288. ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’: See FRI.6, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. ‘MARIE AND ROSETTA’: See WED.4. METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘AGRIPPINA’: Handel’s black comedy about the abuse of power is performed at the Met for the first time, with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in the title role. Shown on screen. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. ‘SAUCY JACK AND THE SPACE VIXENS’: See THU.5, 7:30 & 11 p.m.

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ANTIQUES MARKET: The past comes alive with offerings of furniture, glassware, jewelry and more at this ephemera extravaganza. Canadian Club, Barre, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

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COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Sessions in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

TECH-ASSISTED MEDITATION MEET-UP: Mobile devices and headphones in tow, participants explore digital tools and techniques for achieving deep focus. Satori Float & Mind Spa, Shelburne, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 498-5555.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, steven orman@fastmail.fm.

fairs & festivals

lgbtq

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.4.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘PASSING’: Comprised of dance, music and visual art, this film from the Passing Project explores what it means to die in grace. A Q&A and a reception follow. The Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. $12. Info, 229-0598.

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SOCIAL SUNDAYS: A weekly community event offers music, refreshments and art workshops for families. Milton Art Center & Gallery, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583.

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‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE’: “Inconceivable!” A young woman and her true love battle the evils of a mythical kingdom to be reunited in this 1987 fairytale film. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 3 p.m. $5-8. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Writers share original work and learn from others in a supportive environment open to all ages and experience levels. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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OPEN HOUSE: Parents and potential students check out a dynamic program that includes Hebrew language instruction, hands-on learning and more for kids ages 5 through 11. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, naomi@ohavizedek.org.

‘UNVEILED’: A talkback follows Rohina Malik’s one-person play about five Muslim women in a post-9/11 world. Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $15; free for Middlebury College ID holders. Info, 443-3168.

BOOK & MEDIA SALE: Lovers of the written word bag bargain titles. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

education

‘THE CROSSWORD SHOW’: “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” writer Zach Sherwin presides as three panelists solve a puzzle live onstage. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15. Info, 540-0406.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

LGBTQ FIBER ARTS GROUP: A knitting, crocheting and weaving session welcomes all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812. PRIDE HIKES: HINESBURG TOWN FOREST: Clad in weatherappropriate clothing, LGBTQA+ hikers carpool to their destination to tour an active timber harvest with Ethan Tapper, the Chittenden County Forester. See calendar spotlight. Shaw’s, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington, 12:30-3 p.m. Free. Info, gcauser@ audubon.org.

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‘THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN’’: See WED.4, 2 & 7 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section. ARRON-PARK DUO: Cellist Eddie Arron and pianist Jeewon Park interpret works by Beethoven, Janáček, Schumann and Mendelssohn in a Northeast Kingdom Classical Series concert. South Church Hall, St. Johnsbury, 3-5 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-7135. CAPITAL CITY CONCERTS: Pieces by Brahms, Schubert and Shostakovich fill the air, thanks to the Paris Piano Trio. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 3 p.m. $1525. Info, info@capitalcity concerts.org. EMORY FANNING: Celebrating 70 years of playing the organ, the professor emeritus delivers a noteworthy recital of his favorite works by Bach, Franck and others. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. FIDDLERS OF THE NEXT GENERATION: Students of Pete Sutherland and Oliver Scanlon of Pete’s Posse showcase their chops. Charlotte Grange, 4-5:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 923-6096. MASTERCLASS: Members of the Paris Piano Trio take turns teaching advanced students of the violin, cello and piano. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@capitalcity concerts.org.

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MAY ERLEWINE TRIO: See FRI.6, Richmond Congregational Church, 4 p.m. $20-23. Info, 434-4563. NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Berlin Elementary School, noon-5 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 565-7377.

outdoors

LARAWAY ICE TOUR: Microspikes are required on a 4.5-mile Green Mountain Club Burlington section outing. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 899-9982.

theater

‘CHASING CHAGO’: See THU.5, 2 p.m. CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: See SAT.7, 1-3 p.m. ‘CITRUS’: See WED.4, 5 p.m. ‘DRINKING HABITS’: See FRI.6, 2 p.m. ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’: See FRI.6, 6-8 p.m. ‘MARIE AND ROSETTA’: See WED.4, 2 p.m. METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘AGRIPPINA’: See SAT.7, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 12:55 p.m. $10-23. Info, 775-0903.

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SPOKEN WORD SUNDAYS: Artful language used aloud inspires listeners. 2Creative Community, Winooski, 4-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 2creativecommunity@gmail.com.

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GOVERNOR’S TREE TAPPING CEREMONY: Gov. Phil Scott kicks off sugaring season by tapping a maple tree. Gagne Maple, Highgate, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, gagne@gagnemaple. com.

community

BHS/BTC CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING: Community members stay in the loop on the status of the Burlington High School building project. Library, Edmunds Middle School, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-5332.

crafts

HANDWORK CIRCLE: Friends and neighbors make progress on works of knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and other creative endeavors. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

environment

350VERMONT BURLINGTON NODE MEETING: Environmentally conscious individuals deepen their involvement in issues related to the climate crisis. 350Vermont, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, btvnode@350vt.org.

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AMERICAN VETERANS VERMONT POST 1: Those who have served or are currently serving the country, including members of the National Guard and reservists, are welcome to join AMVETS for monthly meetings. American Legion, Post 91, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 796-3098. TAX HELP: See THU.5.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.4.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘I, TONYA’: Margot Robbie portrays elite figure skater Tonya Harding, whose connection to a 1994 attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan made her infamous. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘TOKYO GODFATHERS’: Anime fans geek out over Satoshi Kon’s 2003 adventure about three homeless people searching for the parents of a newborn baby found in the streets of Tokyo. Shown Monday with English-language subtitles and Wednesday with dubbing. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $11.50. Info, 660-9300.

food & drink

BTV POLY COCKTAILS: Those who are polyamorous, in an open relationship or just curious connect over drinks. Deli 126, Burlington, 7 p.m.-midnight. Free. Info, 253-310-8315.

games

802 CORN HOLE: Competitors vie for points in this popular lawn game during 10 weeks of league play. Barre Elks Lodge, registration, 6 p.m.; games, 6:45 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, 479-9522. BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.4, 6:30 p.m. MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.4. CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: Supervised clinical interns offer guidance and support to those looking to care for themselves using natural remedies. By appointment only. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, and Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 4-8 p.m. $10-30; additional cost for herbs; preregister. Info, 224-7100.

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ONENESS BLESSINGS CIRCLE: Through guided meditations, attendees work toward harmony with humanity and the Earth. An optional warmup takes place in the Meditation Room at 6:30 p.m. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 383-8583.

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language

PLATTSBURGH CONVERSATION GROUP: French speakers maintain their conversational skills in a weekly meet-up. Plattsburgh Public Library, N.Y., 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, ajobin-picard@ cefls.org.

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LGBTQ FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES: A conversation follows a viewing of a popular flick. Call for the title. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. PANORAMA: Joined by a facilitator, parents, caregivers and adult family members of LGBTQ youth ask questions and share their experiences. Outright Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-9677.

montréal

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FEMALE FOUNDERS SPEAKERS SERIES: ‘ATHLETES’: Three women professional athletes share their experiences dedicating themselves and their careers to the sports they love. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15. Info, 651-5012. STATE OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS: Activist Sandy Baird leads an open forum reflecting on and analyzing current events in a nonjudgmental setting. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES: Guided by Ijeoma Oluo’s book So You Want to Talk About Race, community members explore concepts of culture, power and equity in a four-part conversation series. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

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ICE DANCE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY RECEPTION: Members of the public mingle with dancers and choreographers at a gathering followed by a screening of the PBS special “In Flight: The Art Of Ice Dance International.” Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 6-8 p.m. $10 for film. Info, 760-4634.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.4.

WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE & FREEDOM MEETING: Socially conscious individuals convene to discuss upcoming projects and community-related topics. Room 13, third floor, O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, madel51353@aol.com.

CAREER FAIR: Job hunters get face time with representatives from a wide range of businesses. SHAPE Fitness Center, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, beth. walsh@northernvermont.edu.

agriculture

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

WORK LUNCH & LEARN: Green thumbs gather for a lunchtime lesson with the gardening guru Charlie Nardozzi and the Vermont Community Garden Network. BYO lunch. Burton Flagship — Headquarters, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-4769.

business

IS YOUR DIGITAL MARKETING UP TO DATE?: Business owners refresh their knowledge of technologies and trends in online advertising. KW Vermont, South Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-5899. JUMPSTART: ‘HOW TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE IN VERMONT’: Business-minded individuals learn how Anna Barrett and Leyla Bringas have manufactured locally and distributed nationally for Lunaroma, Way Out Wax and their joint venture Atmosphoria. Generator, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.

community

COMMUNITY DROP-IN CENTER HOURS: Wi-Fi, games and art materials are on hand at an open meeting space where folks forge social connections. GRACE, Hardwick, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 472-6857.

crafts

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

dance

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy Hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

film

CASTLETON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Movie lovers feast their eyes on a diverse lineup of foreign cinema spotlighting women directors. See castleton.edu for details. Castleton University, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-8521. ‘EIGHTH GRADE’: Bo Burnham directs this 2018 comedy about an introverted adolescent on the verge of high school. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE’: See SUN.8, Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-3018.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.4, 7 p.m. MAH JONGG: Fun, friendship and conversation flow as players manipulate tiles. Milton Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

health & fitness

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: See MON.9, Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203. TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION: See THU.5. TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605. WARM GENTLE YOGA: See FRI.6.

language

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Parla Italiano? Language learners practice pronunciation and more in an informal gathering. Hartland Public Library, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 436-2473. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. ¡Duino! (Duende), Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652.

montréal

‘THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN’’: See WED.4.

music

Find club dates in the music section. BURLINGTON SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC: Area songsters make their music heard. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-1139. A CAPPELLA LIVE: Four internationally acclaimed vocal bands present an a cappella revue featuring their own greatest hits and full-scale production numbers. See calendar spotlight. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7 p.m. $15-54; free for students. Info, 748-2600. OPEN MIC: Singers, players, storytellers and poets entertain a live audience at a monthly showcase of local talent. Wallingford Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 446-2872.

seminars

PLAY YOUR WAY HOME: Parents of kids with special needs explore games and stories from multiple cultures in a three-part workshop series. Vermont Family Network, Williston, 8:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 876-5315, ext. 218.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Open to prospective students. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

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talks

COMMUNITY MEDICAL SCHOOL: Infectious disease physician Timothy Lahey provides information on “What HIV Teaches Us About Sexual Ethics.” Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7033. CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Sandy Baird moderates a forum for the lively and courteous expression of views on the issues of the day. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. WILD BURLINGTON LECTURE SERIES: Using videos, photos and stories from the field, naturalist and Crow’s Path founder Teage O’Connor takes listeners on a journey through the unfolding seasons. 20 Allen St., Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $5-15. Info, info@crows path.org.

tech

INSTAGRAM BASICS: Newbies get connected to the online photosharing application. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

words

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK CLUB: Bibliophiles read into American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. BURLINGTON FREE WRITE: Aspiring writers respond to prompts in a welcoming atmosphere. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-1664. SEAN PRENTISS: The Woodbury writer shares passages from his debut poetry collection, Crosscut. Galaxy Bookshop, Hardwick, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 472-5533.

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VERMONT WOMENPRENEURS COFFEE & TEA MEETUP: Members of the business community share resources and feedback over hot beverages and pastries. Bring your business cards. Scout & Co., Burlington-Old North End, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, mieko@ radiancestudiosllc.com.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY 2050 STUDY PUBLIC OUTREACH: Vermonters share their thoughts and ideas for the Interstate 89 corridor through Chittenden County. Dinner is provided. Winooski City Hall, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1794. COFFEE TALK: Friends, neighbors and AARP Vermont volunteers catch up on upcoming activities and issues facing older Vermonters. JP’s Restaurant and Deli, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, vt@aarp.org.

crafts

ARTSY CRAFTY CLUB: Folks stitch, knit, crochet, draw or color while enjoying each other’s company. Milton Public Library, 6:307:45 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.4.

environment

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.4. CHAIR YOGA: See WED.4. HEALING ART & WRITING: See WED.4. RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.4. SPIRAL ENERGETICS: See WED.4.

CAT BUXTON: A lecture series rooted in farming and gardening with an eye on the climate crisis continues with a conversation on building and maintaining healthy, resilient soil. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.4.

JASON HILL: The talk “Mountain Birdwatch: A Project to Evaluate the Effect of Climate Change” includes new findings showing that the region’s montane birds have moved upslope over the last decade. Richmond Free Library, 6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 434-3036.

‘PARLIAMO ITALIANO’: Folks who have studied some Italian join Vermont Italian Cultural Association members for a biweekly conversation. Email for Colchester location. 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, vermontitalianclub@gmail. com.

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THE OVER DINNER SERIES: Lisa Wood of the Mercy Connections Women’s Small Business Program is the featured guest at a monthly presentation and discussion with local change makers. The topic is “Making it all Work: Time Management From the Heart.” The Hive on Pine, Burlington, 6 p.m. $25. Info, attherootvt@ gmail.com.

fairs & festivals

BURLINGTON IRISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.4. CAREER TRAINING RESOURCE FAIR & WORKSHOPS: Job seekers learn about available employment, education and financing opportunities. Greenhoe Theatre at Landmark College, Putney, dinner, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; fair, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, events@vsac.org.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘ALTHEA’: Ace! A PBS documentary centers on Althea Gibson, the first black tennis player to win at the Championships, Wimbledon. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1474. ‘TOKYO GODFATHERS’: See MON.9.

food & drink

COOK THE BOOK: Home cooks bring a dish from The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier: 112 Fantastic Favorites for Everyday Eating by Ree Drummond to a palate-pleasing potluck. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

games

BEGINNERS’ BRIDGE: See WED.4. BRIDGE: See WED.4. BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.4. MAH JONGG: Participants of all levels enjoy friendly bouts of this tile-based game. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.4. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.4.

SOUTH HERO FRENCH CONVERSATION: See WED.4.

montréal

‘THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN’’: See WED.4, 1 & 8 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section. 40TH ARMY BAND: See MON.9, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 338-3480. DORDT UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR: From spirituals to American folksongs to classics from Mozart, Brahms and Britten, a wide variety of choral music finds eager ears. United Reformed Church, New Haven, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-1345. MENTALLY INTUNE: Singers find harmony in a community chorus for people living with depression. No experience or talent required. Rumney Memorial School, Middlesex, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 272-7209. OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: See WED.4.

talks

‘TRANSITIONING INTO THE COMMUNITY’: Part of the League of Women Voters Criminal Justice in Vermont Speaker Series, this talk takes a hard look at the challenges Vermonters face when released from corrections facilities. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: See WED.4. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.4. TECH SUPPORT: See WED.4. TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Browser extensions become second nature during a class with Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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art CALLIGRAPHY IN MONTPELIER: A Calligraphy Primer: Basics to Blooming. The focus of this class is to give both the artist and the average person an introduction to calligraphy in its varying forms. We’ll explore “foundational” and uncial hand (think Roman and Celtic lettering), copperplate (elegant and flourishing), and Gothic (old English, black-letter). Wed., 6-7:30 p.m., Apr. 29, May 6,13, 20 & 27. Cost: $150/person incl. all supplies needed. Location: The Drawing Board, upstairs classroom, 22 Main St., Montpelier. Info: Inkwell Vermont & the Drawing Board, Chris Carfaro, 999-6520, vermontcarfaro@ gmail.com, inkwellvermont.com.

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Burlington City Arts winter/spring class registration is now open! Find these classes and many more at burlingtoncityarts.org. ADULT WHEEL, OPTION 8: Instructors: Kate McKernan, Sheilagh Smith and Kim DeMaria. Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket includes a wheel-throwing demonstration at the beginning of class, access to a wheel, and time to try making a bowl or cup. There is a $5 additional fee per clay piece to be fired and glazed by the studio. Ticket purchases for this class are nonrefundable. Fri., Mar. 27, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10/participant; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. ARTIST BOOKS + ZINES: Ages 18 and up. Instructor Andrew Frost. Have you wanted to make a book or zine but didn’t know where to start? Bring your project ideas and create unique artist books and zines from start to finish in this eight-week, hands-on class. Sequencing choices, layout in Adobe InDesign, digital printing and hand-binding techniques are covered. Register at burlington cityarts.org. Mon., Mar. 30-May 18, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $270/person; $243/BCA members. Location:

BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. DARKROOM CRASH COURSE: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt. Explore the traditional, analog, black-andwhite darkroom! Learn how to properly expose black-and-white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. Students will leave with the skills and confidence to join the darkroom as a member. All 35mm film, paper and darkroom supplies included. Bring your manual 35mm or medium-format film camera and an exposed roll of black-and-white film to the first class. Register at burlington cityarts.org. Mon., Mar. 23-Apr. 13, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/ BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: Do you shoot digital images and have a project idea to explore? This 8-week class challenges you to edit and refine your photographs to create the portfolio of work you envision. Organizing and editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom, printing on our Epson large format printers and more are covered, tailored to individual student interests. This class also explores ideas in contemporary photography through select readings and covers the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual aspects of your work through supportive weekly critique sessions. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Fri., Mar. 27-May 15, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $270/person; $243/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. DIGITAL PRINTING CRASH COURSE: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Mark LaRosa. Prerequisite: proficiency editing digital photographs in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. Are you comfortable with organizing, editing and sizing your digital photographs in Photoshop or Lightroom but have never printed your work? Curious about testing paper surfaces or printing large? This intensive workshop goes through the basics of printing to the large-format, archival inkjet Epson printers at the BCA Photo Labs. Bring a selection of digital files on a Mac-compatible

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external flash or hard drive to the first class. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Thu., Mar. 12, 19, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $60/person; $54/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. DRAWING, OPTION 2: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Janet Armentano. Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media, including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and charcoal in this small, group setting. All levels of experience, including beginners, are welcome. Price includes all basic drawing materials, as well as open studio access during the weeks of your class. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Tue., Mar. 10-Apr. 21, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. FAMILY CLAY, OPTIONS 5, 7 & 8: All ages. Instructors: Kate McKernan, Kim DeMaria and Sheilagh Smith. Spend a Friday night with your family! Ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access (ages 6+), hand building, unlimited clay, and time to create. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets required for adults to join the fun and either hand build or use a wheel on their own. $5 fee per piece for your work to be fired and glazed by the studio. Finished pottery available for pick-up three weeks after visit. Tickets are nonrefundable. Register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Fri., Mar. 6, 20, 27, 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. FAMILY PRINTMAKING: Ages 6 and up. Instructor: Kate McKernan. Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s print studio. Using our printing plates, inks and press, your family will create beautiful works of art. All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and print on their own. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Sun., Mar. 22, 10 a.m.noon. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 8657166, msteady@burlington cityarts.org, burlington cityarts.org.

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Rachel Lindsay. Learn the art of visual storytelling through this immersive class in the comics discipline. Students will learn a broad range of techniques for communicating with both words and pictures, with an emphasis on using pen and ink. The class will also review the work of a variety of cartoonists as inspiration for student work. Some basic drawing experience is encouraged; students should be comfortable with and enjoy doodling. BCA will provide all basic materials. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Thu., Mar. 26-Apr. 30, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlington cityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. LIFE DRAWING, OPTIONS 5, 6, & 7: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Misoo Bang. *Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free! Spend the evening with other local artists drawing from one of our experienced models. Please bring your drawing materials and paper. Purchase a ticket to hold your spot; drop-ins are welcome if space is available. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Fri., 7-9 p.m., Mar. 6, 13, 20. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. LINOCUT: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Ashley Stagner. Students create small designs with the relief technique of linoleum block printing. We will print these one-color blocks by hand or with the printing press, and then add color by experimenting with watercolor paints. A fun opportunity to make cards and other art to share, since we will have the chance to print multiples once you make your block. Please bring ideas or sketches (8”x10” or smaller) to the first class so we can get started right away! All other materials will be provided. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Tue., Mar. 24-Apr. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $150/person; $135/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncity arts.org.

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK, OPTION 5: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Mark La Rosa. In this 90-minute, assisted photography session, work oneon-one with a BCA professional to photograph your 2D or 3D artwork in the BCA Lighting Studio. Staff handles lighting and camera work and applies color correction, density and contrast adjustments. Bring up to 10 unframed pieces no larger than 40”x60’’ or 10 objects no larger than 24”x24’’. BCA provides a digital camera during the session and a flash drive for taking home. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Wed., Mar. 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3 p.m. Cost: $120/person; $108/ BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. PHOTOGRAPHY & SCREENPRINTING WORKSHOP: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Renee Greenlee and Kate McKernan. Transform your digital photographs into screen-printed artwork in this immersive full-day workshop. Using the digital lab, students learn how to edit image files for screen-printing and print digital transparencies of their edited photographs. Using the printmaking studio, students transform their images into prints on both paper and T-shirts, posters, bags and more. Bring a selection of digital images on a Mac-compatible flash or hard drive to the workshop. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Sat., Mar. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $90/ person; $81/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINTING, OPTIONS 2 & 3: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Kara Ware. This introduction to screen printing will show you how to design and print T-shirts, posters, fine art and more. Discover a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Students will learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use an exposure unit and how to print on a variety of surfaces. Class price includes the use of studio equipment, emulsion, transparencies and ink, as well as open studio access during the weeks of your class. Students can bring their screens or rent one through the studio. No experience necessary. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Thu., Mar. 19-May 7, 6:30-9 p.m.; or Tue., Mar. 24-May 12, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts. org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

STUDENT-CENTERED ART PROJECTS: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Carolyn Crotty. Learn strategies and lesson plans for how to integrate art projects that incorporate student well-being and support social emotional growth. Participants are guided in experiential activities that foster awareness and understanding of wellness in their own lives, as well as activities that can be adapted to support their students’ development of wellness habits across domains, including social, emotional and physical. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Fri., Mar. 6, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. WATERCOLOR: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Carolyn Crotty. Learn how to paint with watercolor. This class will focus on observational painting from still life, landscape and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light and shade. The class may move outdoors to paint en plein air on nice days! No experience necessary. Price includes all basic materials. Register: burlingtoncityarts. org. Wed., Mar. 25-Apr. 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. WHEEL THROWING, OPTION 4: Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Dan Siegel. This class introduces students to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Working primarily on the potter’s wheel, learn the basics of throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, cups and bowls. Students will also be guided through various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed. Class price includes your first bag of clay and open studio access during the weeks of your class. Additional clay is sold separately at $22/25-pound bag. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Wed., Apr. 1-May 20, 1:30-4 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

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design/build UX DESIGN BOOTCAMP: In this 12-week, full-time course, you will learn both user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) design. You will quickly advance through topics of increasing complexity, applying creative problem-solving skills to design based on research. You will leave this course career ready, knowing every step of the design process. Jun. 8-Aug. 28, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Burlington Code Academy, 182 Main Street, Suite 305, Burlington. Info: Sadie Goldfarb, 978-380-2440, sgoldfarb@burlingtoncode academy.com, burlington codeacademy.com.

CRAZY COLOR GARDEN: Presenter: Ellen Ecker Ogden. This lecture may change the way you look at your edible garden, with an eye toward deep color and bitter flavors that most closely resemble their wild origins. Sat., Feb. 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15. Location: Gardener’s Supply-Burlington, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: Meredith White, 660-3505, meredithw@ gardeners.com, gardeners.com/ store. NEW HEIRLOOM GARDENS: Presenter: Ellen Ecker Ogden. Take a journey to the past and rediscover exceptional heirloom varieties. Register at: gardeners.com/store. Sat., Feb. 29, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15. Location: Gardener’s SupplyBurlington, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: Meredith White,

660-3505, meredithw@gardeners. com, gardeners.com/store. ORCHIDS 101: Presenter: Ellen Bortner. Learn the basics of orchid care with practical, easyto-understand advice from our orchid expert, Ellen. During this workshop, you will learn all the basics of successful orchid growing plus have an opportunity to repot your orchid. Fee includes: workshop, one orchid and an orchid pot. Sat., Mar. 14, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $50. Location: Gardener’s Supply-Williston, 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: Meredith White, 660-3505, meredithw@ gardeners.com, gardeners.com/ store. RAISED BED GARDENING: Presenter: Charlie Nardozzi. Learn the different materials used for making raised beds, matching the plants you grow and your garden situation with these materials. Sat., Mar. 14, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply-Burlington, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: Meredith White, 660-3505, meredithw@ gardeners.com, gardeners.com/ store.

healing arts AYURVEDA POSTPARTUM DOULA TRAINING: Serve the women and families in your community during a time of huge transition and growth. During this training, you

will learn about pregnancy, birth and postpartum through the lens and language of Ayurveda, while receiving training in traditional postpartum care practices balanced with practical understanding for modern women. Mon.-Fri., Apr. 6-10, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $995/5-day training. Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse , 872-8898, info@ayurveda vermont.com, ayurveda vermont.com.

language ALLIANCE FRANCAISE: SPRING SESSION: Eleven-week session and also shorter French courses starting on Mar. 9. Morning, afternoon and evening classes offered in Burlington and also a conversation course in Montpelier, as well as a six-week session in Stowe. Some classes focus on core foundation of the

French language, but we also offer classes that focus on culture. We serve the entire range of students from the true beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. For questions, please contact Micheline at education@ aflcr.org, or go to aflcr.org to see the entire session’s offerings.. Location: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Burlington. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, education@aflcr.org, aflcr.org. ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Join us for adult Spanish classes this spring. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers, lessons for young children; they love it! Our 14th year. See our website or contact us for details. Beginning week of March 23. Cost: $270/10 weekly 90-minute classes. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanish paravos@gmail.com, spanishwaterbury center.com.

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required. Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children. Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion. Accept no Iimitations!. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

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meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation: weeknights, 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., noon-1 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Classes and retreats also offered. See our website at burlington.shambhala.org. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

psychology CREATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS: An in-depth examination of Carl Jung’s image of God and his understanding of our role as carriers of the numinosum and cocreators of reality, via the seminal work of Jung’s student, Edward Edinger. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Registration required; for info or to register, call Sue 244-7909.

Mar. 11,18, 25 & Apr. 1 (snow day Apr. 8), 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909, info@jungiancenter. org, jungiancenter.org.

tai chi NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS IN WINOOSKI: We practice Cheng Man-ching’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTCC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Mar. 10, 6-7 p.m., open registration until Mar. 31. Cost: $65/month. Location: North End Studios Winooski, O’Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 4906405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org.

SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 3636890, snake-style.com.

writing THE VISUAL/VERBAL JOURNAL: Welcome spring by freshening up your journal-keeping possibilities. Make a new or modify an old journal (bring it with you) and become a better “noticer.” We’ll take our journals out to explore on the Saturday class. Materials provided, but feel free to bring easily portable media. Led by Ann Turkle, MFA, Ph.D. Registration required; to register call Sue 2447909. Mar. 16, 23, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $30. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909, info@jungiancenter.org, jungiancenter.org.

yoga 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: The UVM Campus Rec 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training is all new for 2020-21! Learn all about the enhancements we’ve made and get all of your questions answered at our upcoming info sessions. Early registration open through Mar. 20. Don’t miss out on the discounted rate! go.uvm.edu/yoga. Location: UVM Campus Rec Studio, 97 Spear St., Burlington. Info: John McConnell, 488-0124, mindbodyfitness@ uvm.edu, uvmcampusrec.com/ sports/2017/7/5/yoga-school. aspx. EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. All are welcome. Try our Yoga for Healthy Back Series, Tue., Mar. 3-Apr. 7; or Kaiut Yoga for Biomechanical Health Series, Thu., Mar. 5-Apr. 9. This is your invitation to enjoy learning the basics and start exploring the benefits of a yoga practice. Daily drop-in classes including $10 community classes. Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics classes led by physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice! $10-15/ class; $140/10-class card; $10/ community class. New students $100/10-class card. New! Student

Monthly Unlimited just $55/ mo. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com. LAUGHING RIVER YOGA: Located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Winooski River. We offer inspirational classes, workshops and trainings taught by experienced teachers from a place of wisdom and love. Class types include Vinyasa, Katonah, Kripalu, Jivamukti, Yin, Restorative and Gentle. All bodies and abilities

welcome. Explore our Prenatal Yoga training March 28-29. Daily classes, workshops, 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher training. Cost: $49/first month of unlimited classes; workshop & training prices vary. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, Suite 126, Burlington. Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com.

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n February 24, Caroline Rose made her television debut on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” Performing her new single “Feel the Way I Want” from her forthcoming album, Superstar, Rose dominated the stage, busting out zany dance moves and making some seriously intense eye contact with viewers at home. If the 30-year-old singer-songwriter’s 2018 album, Loner, was the springboard for her rise to indie-rock prominence, the televised clip showcased an astoundingly smooth landing. It was a funky coronation for one of pop music’s dopest new queens. Rose, now based in Austin, Texas, has grown significantly as an artist since her early 2010s success as a country crooner in the Burlington scene. A sequel of sorts to Loner, Superstar is a concept album that weaves a narrative thread around a loser with dreams of making it big. But the story is cut with Rose’s trademark wit and cynicism, which is embodied in the album’s cover art: an intentionally grotesque, ’80s-style glamour shot of Rose — washed in her signature red, of course. While still incorporating some of Loner’s lavish retropop feel, the new album delves further into contemporary aesthetics. Traces of trip-hop, ’80s synth-pop, ’60s cinematic music and even a touch of the avant-garde converge in a sound that can only be described as Pop with a capital P. Superstar, out on Friday, March 6, is what happens when an artist wholeheartedly follows her instincts.

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Rose performs on Saturday, March 7, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. And she still maintains many Queen City connections: Locals Willoughby Morse (formerly of Madaila) and Abbie Morin (Hammydown) comprise two-fifths of her band, along with expat Mike Dondero (JUPTR) and band newcomer Riley Geare. Seven Days caught up with Rose by phone.

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WHEN YOU SAY YES TO EVERYTHING. C AR O L INE R O S E

SEVEN DAYS: Based on how much time you spent touring in support of Loner, I’m shocked you’re already releasing another album. How did you get that done so quickly? CAROLINE ROSE: That’s funny, because I’ve been sitting on it for about six months. I just was collecting all these

ideas over the course of a couple years. By the time the Loner album cycle was done and I was getting really tired, I was like, “OK, let’s go back to things I really love doing again,” which is making stuff. Really what I love the most is making albums. I think I’ll always put stuff out, because that’s what makes me happy. I have all these thoughts swirling around my head. Gotta get ’em out somehow. SD: How does your self-presentation in Superstar’s album art relate to its tone or content? CR: I wanted it to feel kind of like a sequel, where you had this loner or loser character who decides that they’re destined to become a big star. When you look at all the magazine covers and people in Hollywood, they’re always blond and very put together. I have always wanted to try a photograph where the figure looks really flawless but, if you look closer, there’s something wrong with it; there’s something that’s making me feel uneasy. Like that St. Vincent and David Byrne cover with the prosthetic jawlines. I love that cover so much. It makes you look at it over and over again.

SD: Yeah, or like in FKA twigs’ “Water Me” video, where her eyes keep getting bigger. CR: Oh, it’s funny that you mention that, because Jesse LONE STAR

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Saxophonist BRIAN MCCARTHY unearths his project The Better Angels of Our Nature on Saturday, March 7, at the McCarthy Arts Center at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester. The jazz composer

first issued the suite of music in 2015. After considerable research and study, McCarthy deconstructed and reworked a collection of Civil War-era music, tunes such as “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “The Bonnie Blue Flag,” transforming the 19th-century pieces into a fresh selection of modern jazz. McCarthy released the work as an album in 2017 to local and national critical acclaim. Rounding out his nonet is a group of players from Boston and New York City, including MATT ARONOFF, ADAM BIRNBAUM,

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video for their tune “Time Is Running Out” from the 2019 album Tears in the Rain. The Burlington synthwave band’s unabashed love for all things ’80s, such as neon-streaked visuals and videoarcade culture, is strong in the recently released clip. The video features all of the Night Protocol members — MATTHEW BINGINOT (NECHROMANCER), RYAN BLAIR, JUSTIN GOYETTE and AMANDA MARQUIS, plus newcomer and saxophonist SEBASTIAN ZERVOS — as digital avatars in a motorcycle racing game that resembles the Sega hits “OutRun” and “Hang-On.” TIMBRE LEE TREZ of Trez Filmz directed the video. The production company continues to make a name for itself with local music videos, having also created visuals for nightmare pop-punk group MIKU DAZA, rapper S.I.N.SIZZLE and globalpsych outfit BARIKA.

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live music WED.4 Bella and the Notables (jazz) at Juniper, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. D. Davis and Django Soulo (Americana) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8 p.m. Free. Ensemble V (jazz) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. The Fonies (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

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progressive bluegrass outfit based in Alexandria, Va. Though solidly rooted in country and old-time music, the quartet’s rustic tunes also subtly nod to jazz and rhythm and blues. The group’s 2019 record, If You Can’t Stand the Heat, is a lighthearted collection of rip-roaring tunes, including a countrified version of Steely Dan’s “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number.” Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen play on Thursday, March 5, at Zenbarn in Waterbury.

THU.5 // FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN [BLUEGRASS]

Open Mic with Alex Budney at Localfolk Smokehouse, Waitsfield, 8:30 p.m. Free.

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The Big Pick (open bluegrass jam) at Hatch 31, Bristol, 8 p.m. Free.

Zack DuPont and Tom Pearo (folk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

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Irish Session at Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café, Montpelier, 2 p.m. Donation.

THU.5 Blackwolf (blues, Americana) at Edson Hill Dining Room & Tavern, Stowe, 6:30 p.m. Free.

SUN.8

Southern Old Time Music Jam at Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café, Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free.

Colin McCaffrey and Friends (folk) at Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

MON.9

Comedy & Jazz: A Rat-Packish Rabblin’ Good Time at RabbleRouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Family Night (open jam) at SideBar, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

David Karl Roberts (singersongwriter) at Sweet Melissa’s, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Kat Wright (soul, pop) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. $12.72. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 10:30 p.m. Free. Rockin’ For a Reason featuring A House on Fire (rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 6 p.m. $20/25. Sam Attalah Band (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. ‘Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens’ (sold out) (musical theater) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25.

Open Mic with Austtin at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead with Zach Nugent (Grateful Dead tribute) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free.

The Jeff Salisbury Band (blues) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Andy Lugo at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

Roulette, Josh West (rock) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen (bluegrass) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $17/20.

John Lackard Blues Jam at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

Mike Brinkman’s Open Mic at City Limits Night Club, Vergennes, 8:30 p.m. Free.

The Pryos, Chazzy Lake, Nodrums (indie) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8:15 p.m. $3/8. 18+.

Francesca Blanchard, Clever Girls (indie pop) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Irish Sessions at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Coffee Corner Jam Session (acoustic) at Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café, Montpelier, 7:30 a.m. Free.

Paul Asbell Trio (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

First Taste: The Onlys, Greaseface, David Chief (indie) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free/$1/3.

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THU.5

John Fealy (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. The Mosaic Band (funk, jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5/8. 18+.

open mics & jams

Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Thomas Gunn, Amanda Ukasick (singer-songwriter) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free. Z-Jazz featuring Larry Damon (jazz) at Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.6 Austin James & the Nomads (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Carter Glass (rock) at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Couchsleepers, Will Orchard, Alpacka (indie rock) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5. Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Good Trees River Band, Blackwolf (jam) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. The Grift (covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 9 p.m. $10.

Jeff Shelley (singer-songwriter) at 1st Republic Brewing Company, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Lost in Paris (covers) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. $10-20.

Jesse Taylor (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

MAD, Preece, the Rotisserie League (synth-pop) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8:30 p.m. $3/8. 18+.

Jester Jigs (rock) at Jerry’s Sports Tavern, Barre, 8:30 p.m. Free. Joshua Glass (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Kat Wright (soul, pop) at Tres Amigos & Rusty Nail Stage, Stowe, 9 p.m. $15/20.

The Hasbens (jam) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Katie Henry Band (blues, soul) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Heavy Nettles (bluegrass) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 9 p.m. Free.

Kind Bud (acoustic) at Upper Pass Beer Company, South Royalton, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Blues for Breakfast (Americana) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $7.

High Summer (groove) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Bob Gagnon (jazz) at El Toro, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free.

Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand at Sweet Melissa’s, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free.

King Arthur Junior (rock) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing Co., Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Bleach Day, J Bengoy, the Dead Shakers, Amelia Devoid (psychpop) at BCA Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8.

Bombay (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free. Can Am Jazz Band at Highland Lodge, Greensboro, 6:30 p.m. Free.

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Imagine That (covers) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9:30 p.m. $5.

King Me (acoustic) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free. The Larkspurs (roots) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Marcus Jade & Becca Malin (blues) at Babes Bar, Bethel, 8 p.m. Free. Matthew Mercury (rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic at SideBar, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Open Mic Night with Kyle Stevens at the Double E Lounge at Essex Experience, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.

TUE.10

Blues Jam with Collin Craig and Friends at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

WED.11

Matthew Runciman (folk) at Hostel Tevere, Warren, 9 p.m. Free. The Medallions (disco, funk) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10. Michael Stridsberg (singersongwriter) at Gusto’s, Barre, 5 p.m. Free. Miku Daza, Boom Vang (punk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11:30 p.m. $5. Robin Gottfried Band (rock) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 8 p.m. Free. FRI.6

Open Circuit: Puppets, Crankies and Pantomime at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

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Familiar Faces at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Irish Sessions at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Nobby Reed Blues Jam at Twiggs — An American Gastropub, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free. Open Mic with Andy Lugo at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic with Austtin at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

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(See our interview with Rose on page 58.) What exactly is Good Baby? Due to a scheduling conflict, Morse was unable to answer questions before press time. But a SoundCloud page with several uploads over the past year or so indicates good old-fashioned contemplative indie rock. Best way to find out what he’s got up his sleeve: Go to the show on Saturday. Speaking of Rose, this just in: Fans can call in to a special hotline to hear clips from the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album, Superstar. A cheeky promotional video tells viewers to dial 855-777-7871 to get a sample of unreleased tunes. The stunt is a viral marketing campaign for record subscription company Vinyl Me, Please, which has selected Superstar as its official March pick. Something that should have been mentioned in last week’s profile of COUCHSLEEPERS’ front person HARRISON HSIANG: The indie-rock band performs this week on Friday, March 6, at the Light Club Lamp Shop in Burlington, with support from WILL ORCHARD and ALPACKA. In a now-annual tradition, the Vermont Comedy Club’s March Madness kicks off on Wednesday, March 4. On Wednesdays and Sundays all month, the club pits pairs of improvisers in a bracket-style competition to determine who is the best at making shit up on the spot. According to the club’s website, “Dozens of dollars in prize money are at stake!” I can already feel the tension. One question that often haunts me as a music editor is: How many GRATEFUL DEAD tributes can a state with a population of less than a million sustain in a given week? I’m always shocked that the answer is nearly always more than one. In fact, the average is closer to two or three at this point. This week alone we have Dead Set at Nectar’s, which happens every Tuesday; a similar event at Zenbarn with ZACH NUGENT every Wednesday; plus DAN WEINTRAUB at Radio Bean on Monday, March 9. And that’s not to mention such acts as DARK STAR PROJECT and DEAD SESSIONS appearing regularly at Monkey

House in Winooski and Whammy Bar in Calais, respectively. It’s just funny to me that a tiny state far away from the lauded band’s stomping grounds would be so collectively obsessed — especially when Vermont manufactured one of the other most successful jam bands of all time. Oh, well. It’s not my place to create programming. I’m only here to comment on it. While I’m getting personal, I would like to make a public pledge: At some point in 2020, I will return to a Burlington hot spot I have not set foot in for nearly 20 years: Rasputin’s Bar. While exceedingly popular — the line for admission often stretches nearly half a city block long — the subterranean joint has a local reputation of being, um, not exactly the classiest joint in town. But I’ve come to realize that I’m judging the nightclub based on one or two experiences from my early twenties. Given how much society and culture is currently focused on reexamining our preconceived notions, I feel it’s my responsibility to do the same with regard to the lower Church Street danceteria. Perhaps there are other venues that deserve a reevaluation, as well. Don’t worry. I’ll report back soon.

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Listening In If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section. LABRINTH, “Mount Everest” BAIO, “DANGEROUE ANAMAL” THE TURTLES, “You Showed Me” KELELA, “Frontline” WHEN SAINTS GO MACHINE, “Last One

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Sabrina Comellas (singer-songwriter) at Juniper, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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Shades of Blue (R&B) at the Double E Lounge at Essex Experience, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.

that mission on her home turf years ago,

Shane Murley Band (folk-rock) at 14th Star Brewing Co., St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

The record eloquently captures the artist’s lush

The Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 6 p.m. Free.

culminating with her 2016 album By My Side. pop-soul sound, brought to life with her Indomitable Soul Band. More recently,

Tom Caswell Blues Band at the Old Foundry at One Federal Restaurant & Lounge, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Wright has contributed tunes to compilation

The Willoughbys (Americana) at Monkey House, Winooski, 5 p.m. Free.

Meadowlark Studios, as well as a duet on

SAT.7 Bad Busy (neo-soul) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Bella and the Notables (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Bendt (rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

records from Mister Chris and Friends and country crooner Eric George’s latest effort. Wright and co. return to Vermont this week: on Thursday, March 5, at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington, and Friday, March 6, at Tres Amigos & Rusty Nail Stage in Stowe. THU.5-FRI.6 // KAT WRIGHT [SOUL, POP]

The Blackiston Brothers (swing, rockabilly) at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Brian Clark and Angela Paladino (folk) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7:30 p.m. Free. Caroline Rose, Good Baby (pop-rock) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15/18.

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Chris and Erica (rock, country) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free. Dave O (singer-songwriter) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 8 p.m. Free. The Dirty Looks Band (rock) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free. Empire Rooks (soul, reggae) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free. Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk) at the Old Foundry at One Federal Restaurant & Lounge, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free. Fred Brauer (singer-songwriter) at El Toro, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free.

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Glenn Roth (acoustic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Hambone Relay (jazz, funk) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Ian Steinberg, Danny & the Parts, Lake Waves (singer-songwriter) at Monkey House, Winooski, 9:15 p.m. Free.

Matt the Gnat and the Gators (folk-noir) at Juniper, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. The Medicine Tribe (rock, funk) at Hatch 31, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free. Metamorph, the Accaliae DJ Torex, Don & Jenn and Burlesque Dancers (electronic) at Sweet Melissa’s, Montpelier, 9 p.m. $5-10.

Katie Henry Band with Dave Keller (blues, soul) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 9 p.m. $10/12.

Mike MacDonald (of Strange Machines) with Sam Luke (acoustic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Kind Bud (acoustic) at Wünderbar, Warren, 3 p.m. Free.

Miku Daza, Boom Vang (punk) at Hostel Tevere, Warren, 9 p.m. Free.

The Larkspurs (roots) at Deli 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Old Tone String Band (bluegrass) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 6 p.m. Free.

Lost in Paris (covers) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. $10-20.

Paul Asbell (jazz) at the Clothier, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.

Sarah King (singer-songwriter) at Stowe Cider, 4 p.m. Free. Saving Vice, Ghostfame, Kingpin, the Path, No Soul (metal) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $12/15. Shane Murley Band (folk-rock) at Smitty’s Pub, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Sophistafunk (funk, hip-hop) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $7. The Steph Pappas Experience (Americana) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Sticks & Stones (covers) at Tres Amigos & Rusty Nail Stage, Stowe, 9 p.m. $6/10.

Quadra (rock) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

DJ Stevie B (open format) at Rí Rá Irish Pub & Whiskey Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

SUN.8

DJ Raul (Latin) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free.

Emo Night at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $5.

DJ Stevie B (open format) at Rí Rá Irish Pub & Whiskey Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

MON.9

Dsantos Latin Dance Social 9 p.m. $5.

DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $5.

DJ Disco Phantom (open format) at Finnigan’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Mardi Gras with DJ Amanda Rock (hits) at City Limits Night Club, Vergennes, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Let’s Get Physical (’80s dance hits) at Babes Bar, Bethel, 8 p.m. $5.

FRI.6

Molly Mood (house) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Move B*tch with DJ SVPPLY (2000s hip-hop) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. free/$5.

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A Girl Named Genny (folk) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Abby and Friends (vinyl DJs) at Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Craig Mitchell (open format) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. $5. DJ Disco Phantom (open format) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free. DJ Scott Carlson (house, techno) at Half Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

DJ Earl (hits) at City Limits Night Club, Vergennes, 9 p.m. Free. DJ LaFountaine (EDM) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9:30 p.m. $3.

Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell at Misery Loves Co., Winooski, 11 a.m. Free.

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Local Dork (vinyl DJs) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free. Motown Mondays with DJs Craig Mitchell and Fattie B at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. Free.

WED.11

Vinyl Night with ‘Seven Days’ Staff and DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic) at Monkey House, Winooski, 5:30 p.m. Free.

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Sometimes, a band’s name hints at what it sounds like. Punk and metal groups often choose words and phrases that align with certain touchstones of the genre — Slayer, Megadeth or Social Distortion, for instance. But it’s rarer for rock and pop groups to adopt monikers that suggest to potential listeners what they’ll hear before they drop the needle. Burlington’s Bleach Day, purveyors of misty analog psych-pop, are an exception. If a “beach day” is a lighthearted, seasprayed, carefree day of bliss, then a “bleach day” is a trip to the shore when it’s overcast. And, like, maybe you took too many drugs. Bleach Day started in 2016 as an experiment in analog recording between

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sonic masters Louie Kiley and Vinny Marksohn. Three and a half years since the duo’s debut, Where to Dream, they’re about to release a full-length LP titled with another confounding half sentence, as if always. They’ve also solidified their live act, which has become a five-piece with the Bubs’ Jon Kraus and Mitch Manacek, as well as avantgarde composer Amelia Devoid. The beauty of as if always, and Bleach Day’s approach to songcraft in general, is world building. The eight new tracks emerge from a vaporous universe, one that clouds, stains, blurs and manipulates its inhabitants. Various instruments — guitar, synth, human voice — are warped, soiled and smeared with a concoction of effects. The final products sound as if they were unearthed from a vintage vinyl hoard that’s been stashed away since 1972. After the gentle rush of ambient opener “daylilies,” tropical vibes emerge

on “the calm.” Radiant synths and guitar provide a foundation for the song’s silvery vocals. “Talking in circles” features some of Kiley’s most delicate vocal work. Though the song’s emotional core is furious and elemental, it rests on a soft bed of piano and atmospheric synth. Kiley breathes, “Talking in circles / But I can’t walk away / Every breath kicks like a hurricane.” One especially chilled-out, blearyeyed number, “no wonder,” contains a lyric emblematic of Bleach Day’s overall aesthetic: “Where do we fit in / To this game that we’re all playing / Harmony mixed with collision / It’s no wonder I’ve been aimless.” It’s the “harmony mixed with collision” bit that aptly defines this band’s sound. It fits together beautifully at one moment, then seems to buckle and bleed into itself at the next. It’s not an easy line to walk, and Bleach Day do it exceedingly well. As if always will be available on Friday, March 6, at bleachday.bandcamp.com. The band celebrates its release the same day at the BCA Center in Burlington.

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Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cam Gilmour is wrapping up his senior year at the University of Vermont. During his college tenure, he’s honed a sound he calls “indie jazz,” which translates to sprawling prog-rock compositions that are heavy on bossa nova guitar work and horns as lead instruments — Gilmour plays a mean tenor sax. That sound has truly coalesced on his latest LP, Sunburst. A follow-up to his 2018 full-length, Alone With the Moon, Gilmour’s new release is an impressive, ambitious album that plays to his strengths as a musician and a singer. His soft, warm voice suits the material, and his vocal chops have improved considerably since his 2017 debut, Sleeping Minds. In fact, Gilmour is growing into a well-rounded force of nature on several fronts. Sunburst is very much a concept album, built around cosmically themed songs about love. I know how that looks on paper — I was worried, too. However, Gilmour’s writing is surprisingly mature.

While his metaphors and lyrics reappear throughout the album, they never wear thin. These songs are humble, sparse and thoughtful. Gilmour is equally expressive on the saxophone, which is great, given the preponderance of instrumental interludes on Sunburst. “Is This a Dream?” expertly straddles the space between João Gilberto and vintage Blue Note sessions. “Lunar Balance” starts whisper soft and builds to gorgeous midnight jazz with a soothing, reedy outro solo. Anchoring the album are the tracks in which all of Gilmour’s talents converge. “Moon” is a rollicking, Jeff Buckley-style cut that runs from quiet meditation to howling guitar rock. “Vermillion,” a slow-burn workout, evolves from surging horn swells to vocal tone poems. Located in the center of the track list, “Horizon Line” is the tour-deforce highlight, integrating killer breaks, vocals and smart, tight arrangements. The backup band assembled for Sunburst is superb. Keyboardist Jack

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March Madness (improv) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5. Open Mic at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

THU.5

Fanny Pack (standup) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5. The Mainstage Show (improv) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5. Rainbow Volcano Comedy Showcase (LGBTQ standup) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7:30 p.m. $3.

FRI.6

‘60 First Dates’ (standup) at Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. $20. Kyle Kinane (standup) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25/32.

SAT.7

Kyle Kinane (standup) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $25/32.

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Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

SUN.8

Karaoke Night with Jenny Red at Park Place Tavern & Grill, Essex Junction, 9:30 p.m. Free.

John Paul White, Brett Hughes & Kat Wright (singer-songwriter) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 9 p.m. $18.

Karaoke with Dave Bourgea at Burlington St. John’s Club, 8:30 p.m. Free.

The Larkspurs (roots) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Lyle Brewer (acoustic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

Maple Street Six (jazz) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Trivioke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment (trivia and karaoke) at Dale Boca Argentinean Café, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Matt Hagen’s Murder Ballads and Fairy Tales (singer-songwriter) at Hostel Tevere, Warren, 5 p.m. Free.

SAT.7

The Music of Phish for Kids at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 3 p.m. $15.

Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Old Sky (Americana) at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, noon. Free.

Karaoke with Mike Lambert at Park Place Tavern & Grill, Essex Junction, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Old Sky and Friends (Americana) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

NEKaraoke at the Parker Pie Company, West Glover, 8 p.m. Free.

Squig Heart (funk-rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

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MON.9

‘The Crossword Show With Zach Sherwin’ (game show, hip-hop) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15.

Dan Weintraub (Grateful Dead tribute) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Dirt Merchant Mondays featuring Loot, Cyrus, Lil Ringey (hip-hop) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk) at Monkey House, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Samantha Dickey at Ruben James, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

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Pain and Glory From 2008 through 2014,

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of the Americana duo the Civil Wars. After he and musical partner Joy Williams parted

Unrehearsed with Matt Fleury (sketch comedy) at Revelry Theater, Burlington, 8 p.m. $7/8.

Jesse Ljunggren (acoustic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Seth Yacovone (blues) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free.

albums, including 2019’s The Hurting Kind. Though it’s not a complete departure from the

SUN.8

TUE.10

White performs on Sunday, March 8, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. Locals

Kyle Kinane (standup) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25/32.

MON.9

Comedy & Crepes featuring Kendall Farrell (standup) at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.10

Laugh Shack with Kendall Farrell (standup) at Lincolns, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Pullin’ Yo Chain Comedy Showcase at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

WED.11

March Madness (improv) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5. Open Mic at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5/8. 18+. Honky-Tonk Tuesdays with Pony Hustle at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5. Lowell Thompson and Friends (roots-rock) at Hatch 31, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free. Queen City Hot Club (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Smallpox and the New Vaccine (indie-folk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free. Ukulele Kids with Joe Beaird at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Wonderkid (singer-songwriter) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free. Wylie Shipman (singer-songwriter) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 7:30 p.m. Free.

WED.11 Danny & the Parts (country) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Django Soulo (singer-songwriter) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8 p.m. Free.

Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock at Monopole Downstairs, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5 p.m. Free.

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ways, each returned to a solo career. Since the breakup, White has released two studio dulcet strains of the Civil Wars, the new album shows a bit more grit and Southern flair. BRETT HUGHES

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KAT WRIGHT team up for support.

Drugstore Cowgirl (311 tribute) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free. Mike Martin and Geoff Kim (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. The Mosaic Band (funk, jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5/8. 18+. Nico Suave’s Improv Surprise (rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free. The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet at Juniper, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Sarah King (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. The Ursine Context (jazz fusion) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Wednesday Night Dead with Zach Nugent (Grateful Dead tribute) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free. Zack DuPont and Tom Pearo (folk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

trivia, karaoke, etc. WED.4 ‘Girls Night Out: The Show’ (all-male revue) at the Engine Room, White River Junction, 8 p.m. $21.95/39.95.

Trivia with Tim Rouselle at Mill River Brewing BBQ & Smokehouse, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.5

Karaoke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment at the Rotisserie, South Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Trivia at the Skinny Pancake, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

WED.11

OpinioNation at the Friendly Toast, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock at City Limits Night Club, Vergennes, 9 p.m. Free.

Trivia Mania at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at Spare Time Family Fun Center, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.10

Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at the Parker Pie Company, West Glover, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Jen and Ian at CharlieO’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke at Hatch 31, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free.

Hotel Karaoke at Einstein’s Tap House, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Molotov at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment (Spanish karaoke) at Dale Boca Argentinean Café, Winooski, 8-11 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Rob Jones at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at 1st Republic Brewing Company, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.6 First Friday: Hoedown Throwdown (drag) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $7.

Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free. Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock at City Limits Night Club, Vergennes, 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment (Spanish karaoke) at Dale Boca Argentinean Café, Winooski, 8-11 p.m. Free. Trivia Night at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 5:30 p.m. Free. Trivia Night at the Parker Pie Company, West Glover, 7 p.m. Free. Trivia Night at Spare Time Family Fun Center, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Trivia with Tim Rouselle at Mill River Brewing BBQ & Smokehouse, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free. m

Lone Star « P.58 Kanda, who directed that video, was one of the people I reached out to. I did a bunch of research on different techniques because of how I wanted the figure to look — like you were questioning whether or not it was CGI. I found a bunch of 3D artists to create this doll-human figure. When Jesse mentioned I should find a photographer, I immediately thought of this artist I love, Signe Pierce, who’s a visual artist that Matt Hogan, who did my last album cover, introduced me to. And I fell in love with her work. She works a lot in this hyperreal art. It kind of blurs the lines between what’s real and what’s simulated.

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SD: When I was rereading some of the interviews you did during the Loner • Ballet, Gymnastics, Jazz, cycle, it seemed like almost everyone Hip Hop. Ages 2 - 12. asked you about your “new sound.” CHANNEL 15 You can’t see me, but I’m doing • The next 7-week session sarcastic air quotes. Did answering starts the week of March 2 that question over and over help you to better understand your choices? Or MONDAYS > 1:00 P.M. • Registration open now! was it a tedious chore? CR: Um, it was mostly a tedious chore. I gbymca.org/ GET MORE INFO OR knew it was gonna happen. The last and WATCH ONLINE AT swim-sports-play only other thing I’ve put out publicly was VERMONTCAM.ORG a record that I ultimately wasn’t happy with when it got released. And a lot of last-minute changes were made, and I felt16t-ymca1-202620 1 2/24/20 16T-VCAM030420.indd 10:40 AM 1 3/3/20 like I sort of had my arm twisted. Probably if I had just waited another six months, it would have sounded drastically different. It’s been painful for me to have to keep answering those questions, because the transition happened over years. This is a yearslong kind of coming into my own and myself and what would actually make me happy and the future of my career and not just thinking about right now. Am I gonna be happy? Will I be happier establishing a career that allows me to be more experimental in the future so people won’t be Northern Vermont University shocked and I won’t have to keep answering questions about why I keep changing my style? I still get asked the question, and now I’m just sort of throwing up my hands. Is this what Tom Waits does when people ask him about his first record?

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SD: Since visuals have become such a huge part of your art, do you think about them as you’re writing music? Or is it a separate process? CR: It’s always involved. I think the way I write, I’m kind of naturally thinking about the way that it looks, like a movie in my head. They’re always in tandem. SD: What would you say is the essence of the “Feel the Way I Want” video? CR: It’s this person who’s, like, super confident but just tasteless and kind of has no real constitution as far as where they’re willing to draw the line. They’ll do anything for even an inkling of success. I’m really poking fun at myself. Especially on my last album cycle, I was just so excited to be making music, because I had been waiting for so long. I had so many setbacks that happened. By the time the album came out, I was just willing to do anything. I was like, “I’ll do every interview! And I’ll do every performance and I’ll say yes to everything! I’ll just be the best yes-man!” You end up doing some really silly shit when you say yes to everything. I’m trying to get a little better about that.

SD: Some of your songs have now appeared in TV shows and such. Have you seen your syncs? How do you feel about the context in which your music has ended up? CR: I have seen some of them. They come in somewhat frequently now, which is pretty cool. When they first started coming in, I really tried to watch all of them. What I’m excited about is that I’m now seeing new syncs come in on the same TV shows. There’s this show “Trinkets”; it’s like a teen soap. I started watching it with my girlfriend just to hear my song, and I ended up watching the whole season and really liking the show. I got another offer for the next season of the show. I’m kind of invested in it now, and my work is on it. It’s fun! I think I’ll always be excited when I’m in a place and one of my songs comes on.

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With needle and thread, India Tresselt engages in the art of resistance ays after the 2016 election, India Tresselt was watching HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” when the host urged viewers to remind themselves every day, “This is not normal.” The Westford fiber artist, 61, took Oliver’s words to heart the only way she knew how. On Inauguration Day 2017, she made her first resistance cloth, stitching “This is not normal” in black embroidery floss on denim. “We can’t normalize Trump’s craziness by getting used to it,” Tresselt said. The resistance cloths are constructed from various fabrics and range in size from four by five inches to eight and a half by 11 inches. When 100 were complete, Tresselt mounted them on two 56-by-62-inch banners. 66

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She made one unique resistance cloth for each of the president’s benchmark first 100 days. There’s an embroidered playing card with a joker and the text “This is not normal.” There are designs with the phrase in various languages. There’s one with the Twitter bird logo embroidered in blue on black cloth; the text “#thisisnotnormal” is stitched in a speech bubble above its beak. It took Tresselt hours every day to execute one and plan the next, all while maintaining her business, called Yarndance, of making and selling knit scarves and shawls and temari — traditional Japanese balls made with intricate embroidery. On President Trump’s 101st day in office, to make her resistance practice

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along with a vase of flowers; a pie cut into a peace symbol and the words, “Everyone Deserves a Peace of the Pie.” Tresselt’s first three Flags of Resistance and her 52 Small Meditations on Peace, the latter assembled into 13 panels, are part of “Women Speak,” an exhibit this month at Richmond Free Library. The show also includes resistance artwork by mixed-media and doll artist Meta Strick and watercolor, acrylic and mixed-media artist Sarah Rosedahl. It’s a reprise and expansion of the trio’s two previous exhibits in other Vermont venues. “Our work has a complementary synergy,” Tresselt said. She fell in love with fiber art as a child. Tresselt and her mother, Blossom Budney Tresselt, spent every June in Nantucket, where master embroiderer Erica Wilson

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paintings, weavings, collages, drawings and more by members of the collective. Reception: Wednesday, March 11, 5-7 p.m. March 11-April 29. Info, mmoran@howardcenter.org. The Pathways Vermont Community Center in Burlington.

f ‘STRENGTH IN NUMBERS’: Works in multiple mediums by artists who meet regularly to support their art making: Dorsey Hogg, Jenn Hart, Barb Crandall, Dee Christie, Alice Trageser, Kimberly Desjardins, Sara Wolfson, Krista Verriotto, Dodi Gomez, Jenn Volansky, Tina Logan, Beth Coleman, Judy Klima, Eliza Collins and Mags Conant. Reception: Friday, March 13, 5-8 p.m. March 7-April 24. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington. f VANESSA COMPTON: “Passage,” collages that address themes of social justice through the lenses of gender, race and implicit personal privilege by the Burlington artist. Reception: Thursday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. March 5-April 25. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

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f RAY BROWN: “Tumbling Toward the End,” a solo show of paintings by the Montpelier artist, and the first solo exhibition presented by the gallery. Reception: Friday, March 6, 4-7 p.m. March 6-27. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier.

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f ‘LEARTE: A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY’: A group show of more than 20 Vermont artists featuring paintings in oil, pastel and watercolor as well as photography and 3D works in clay, glass, metal and fiber. Reception: Sunday, March 29, 5-6:30 p.m. March 11-April 18. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield.

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f WISE COLLECTION: SELECTED JAPANESE PRINTS: Prints collected by Joanne Wise; sales to benefit the studio. All images viewable at tworiversprintmaking.org. Reception: Friday, March 6, 5-7 p.m. March 6-31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

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f DIANE LEIFHEIT: Pastel plein air paintings of Adirondack scenes and warmer locales by the upstate New York artist. Reception: Friday, March 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 6-27. Info, 518-563-1604. The Gallery Cooperative in Plattsburgh, N.Y. f IAN BURCROFF: “Precarity,” acrylic on canvas paintings that reflect the fragile nature of our current times. Reception: Friday, March 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 6-27. Strand Main Gallery in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

ART EVENTS 3RD ANNUAL LANTERN WALK: “Under the Sea” is the theme for this year’s parade featuring large-scale willow and reed lanterns, starting in Bandstand Park and including fire dancers, drummers from Northern Vermont University, and some 200 children and adults playing kazoos. The Satellite Gallery VT, Lyndonville, Thursday, March 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 626-5150. ART AND CONVERSATION: Adults and 50-plus lifelong learners convene for guided dialogue and an art activity inspired by Brigitta Varadi’s exhibit “Exploring the Invisible.” BCA Center, Burlington, Wednesday, March 11, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. COMMUNITY ART OPEN STUDIO: A self-guided art-making event for all ages. Many art materials to choose from. Expressive Arts Burlington, Wednesdays, March 4 and 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Thursday, March 5, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 343-8172.

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ESSEX ART LEAGUE MEETING: The arts group’s monthly meeting includes social and business time and a guest speaker or presentation. First Congregational Church Essex, Essex Junction, Thursday, March 5, 9-11 a.m. FIGURE DRAWING SOCIAL: A two-hour session to allow artists to practice figure drawing and form study in a friendly, inclusive environment. Model provided; all skill levels welcome. BYOB. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Sunday, March 8, 2-4 p.m., and Wednesday, March 4, 6-8 p.m. $5-10 donations. Info, 662-3050. FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. Various Burlington locations, Friday, March 6, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839. FIRST THURSDAYS: The monthly event features four AIR Artists in multiple media. AIR Gallery, St. Albans, Thursday, March 5, 4:30-7 p.m. Info, 528-5222. GALA FUNDRAISER FOR CARVING STUDIO & SCULPTURE CENTER: The annual event to support arts programs at the West Rutland center includes dinner, silent and live auction, and dancing to live music by Moose Crossing. Roaring ’20s theme. RSVP to 438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org. Southside Steakhouse, Rutland, Saturday, March 7, 5 p.m. $65. OPEN ART STUDIO: Seasoned makers and first-timers alike convene to paint, knit and craft in a friendly environment. Bring a table covering for messy projects. Swanton Public Library, Tuesday, March 10, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, swantonartscouncil@ gmail.com. PAINTING ON THE ROCKS: Artist-in-residence Kristina Rodanas leads participants in an interactive workshop; materials provided, including 8-by-8-inch trivet made from recycled slate roof tiles. Register at billingsfarm.org. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m. Info, 457-2355. SKETCHY MONDAYS: A group drawing session driven by a group inspiration. Supplies are not included, so bring your favorite sketch pad and pencil. RabbleRouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier, Monday, March 9, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 225-6227. STUDIO FEVER: LADIES’ NIGHT: The gallery kicks off Women’s History Month by hanging canvas on the walls and inviting the public to come in and paint. BYO beverage. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, Friday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3500. TALK: HALSEY RODMAN: The New York City-based visiting artist discusses his sculpture. Red Mill Gallery at Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Tuesday, March 10, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727. TALK: LUMIÈRE: SEARCHING THE ORIGINS OF COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY’: Thirty years before Kodachrome, the Lumière brothers of Lyon, France, established one of only two factories in the world in Burlington. The process was called Autochrome. A presentation highlights the worldwide importance of the film that unleashed photographic marvels from Burlington. Live music by Trio Gusto. Boardroom, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, Sunday, March 8, 6:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0525. TALK: PETER MORIARTY: The author shows original prints and shares stories from his research for the book Warm Room: Photographs From Historic Greenhouses. Yankee Bookshop, Woodstock, Wednesday, March 4, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2411. VERMONT ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FUNDRAISER: VARF and At the Root host an afternoon of screen-printing T-shirts to raise money for the reproductive rights nonprofit. The Hive on Pine, Burlington, Sunday, March 8, noon-3 p.m. $5-15. Info, attherootvt@gmail.com.

VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

CALL TO ARTISTS ‘2-BY-2’ COMMUNITY EXHIBIT: Artwork measuring two inches square welcome from artists of all ages for an exhibit through March 19. Work can be brought to the gallery or mailed to gallery director Barclay Tucker, Quimby Gallery, NVU, 1001 College Rd., Lyndonville, VT 05851. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon. Through March 17. Info, barclay.tucker@ northernvermont.edu. ‘THE ART SHOW’ Seeking artwork for a show in which anyone is invited to bring one piece. All sizes/media accepted. Drop-off time for artwork is every First Friday of the month between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception 6-9 p.m., with people’s choice-awarded mini grant. The Gallery at RL Photo, Burlington. Through July 3. $10 entry fee. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. ‘BORDERS: ILLUSIONS THAT CONSTRAIN US’: The museum seeks works that share visions of birds, borders and boundaries for our 2020 art exhibit. What borders do birds encounter? How do their boundaries connect to human borders or those of other species? How do and will these encounters alter us, birds and the borders themselves? Submission info: birdsofvermont.org. Deadline: March 16. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington. Free. Info, 434-2167. COMMUNITY FUND APPLICATION OPEN: Burlington City Arts’ Community Fund, which provides one-year funding of up to $3,000 for Burlington-based practicing artists, creative professionals, or small arts organizations, is accepting applications. Grants are in two categories: individual artists/informal artist groups and organizations. Details: burlingtoncityarts.org. BCA Center, Burlington. Through April 20. FAIR HOUSING MONTH: The Fair Housing Project of CVOEO with T.W. Wood Gallery and Old North End Arts Center invite artists to submit work that symbolizes home and how the Fair Housing Act continues to shape our communities. Submission form: tinyurl.com/fairhousingmonth2020. More info, email Corrine at cyonce@cvoeo.org. Deadline: March 24. Burlington City Hall. Free. Info, 660-3456. ‘FOR THE BIRDS’: Across Roads Center for the Arts with the Grange Hall Cultural Center will present a curated exhibition about and in appreciation of birds. Interpretations include their physical appearance, flight and migration patterns, songs, social structures and historical or regional significance. All mediums accepted. Proceeds of the exhibit to benefit ARCA school scholarships. Details at grangehallcc.com. Deadline: April 15. Artwork drop-off: May 17. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Free. Info, grangehallcc@ gmail.com. KNOTS: The museum welcomes contributions of any kind for its 2020 exhibit about knots, from personal artifacts (crocheted doilies, prayer bracelet, a knot that saved your life?) or stories to fully realized art projects. Details at museumofeverydaylife. org. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover. Through April 18. Info, claredol@sover.net. ‘MUD (SEASON) 2020’: Now accepting artwork by Vermont and New Hampshire artists for the upcoming exhibition opening March 27. Details at artistreevt.org. Drop-off dates: March 9-12. ArtisTree Gallery, South Pomfret. $15. Info, 457-3500.

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‘THE PARADE IS COMING!’: This show (July 7-August 22) includes work in a variety of mediums and installations that depict the excitement, content and colors associated with parades, as well as more solemn processions and marches. In addition to works on the walls, we’ll assemble a parade involving a group of artists’ sculptural works. Deadline: April 24. Info at studioplacearts. com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10; free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069. ‘PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE’: SEABA is seeking 2D artwork in various mediums for quarterly exhibitions. Artists may exhibit up to 10 pieces, medium to large in size, with one edge being a minimum of 24 inches. Paper or photo works should be framed, canvas pieces may be unframed. Email images of work to info@seaba.com for consideration, with the subject line Portfolio Showcase, or for more details. Technology Park, South Burlington. Through March 18. SABLE PROJECT ARTIST RESIDENCY: A summer artist-in-residence program is geared to younger artists in their twenties or thirties; deadline March 15. The summer guest artist residency is for professional individuals or groups, who will be asked to teach a workshop or present their work; deadline April 1. Apply at thesableproject. org. The Sable Project, Stockbridge. Info, info@ thesableproject.org. SPRING NEW MEMBER JURY: All styles of fine art and crafts welcome. Judging criteria include originality, impact, clarity, craftsmanship, consistency of style and quality, presentation and marketability. Apply at brandonartistsguild.org. Brandon Artists Guild. Through March 13. Free. Info, thebag@brandonartistsguild.org. SWEETEN YOUR PALETTE FOR A SAPPY ART SHOW: The Vermont Maple Festival and gallery seek work in any medium with a theme, “Vermont Maple: A Sweet History” for juried exhibition. Cash prizes awarded for Best of Show, and first, second and third place in each category: Process, People, Scenic and Using Maple Syrup. Online registration at vtframeshop.com. Deadline: April 12. Village Frame Shoppe & Gallery, St. Albans. Free. Info, 524-3699. ‘THIS IS VERMONT’ PRINT SERIES: The downtown Burlington store is hosting its second annual print series featuring works by Vermont artists. Submit 2D artwork that represents the state. Selected artists will receive a cash-value purchase contract. Details at commondeer.com. Deadline: March 15. Common Deer, Burlington. Info, britt@ commondeer.com. TRUCKIN’ TUESDAYS: Seeking family-friendly musicians to busk for at least one hour, 6-8 p.m., on Tuesdays through the summer. More info at vtapple@upickvermont.com. Adams Farm Market, Williston. Through April 30. Info, 879-5226. WATERBURY ARTS FEST: The Waterbury Arts Fest is now accepting artist applications for its July event. One hundred artists and craftspeople are chosen for quality and range of art mediums, including painting, pottery, fiber art, weaving, glasswork, baskets, jewelry, woodwork and sculpture. Learn more at waterburyartsfest. com. Deadline: April 3. Downtown Waterbury. $15 application fee, $50 non-tented booth; $80 tented booth. Info, 793-6029. WATERCOLOR GROUP EXHIBITION: SEABA is seeking artworks utilizing watercolors as a medium for quarterly exhibitions. Artists may exhibit up to 10 pieces of varying sizes and content; must be framed and ready to hang. Email images of work to info@seaba.com for consideration, with the subject line Watercolor Group Exhibition. The Innovation Center of Vermont, Burlington. Through March 18.

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THE WINTRY WOODS IN WATERCOLOR: Frost, snow-covered trees, falling snow and the moody colors of the season all lend themselves to watercolor. Learn some basics that include techniques, materials and brushwork. All levels of painters welcome. Preregistration required: 457-3368, ext. 222, or emma_beck@partner.nps. gov. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

‘ANEW’: A traveling exhibition of works in a variety of mediums and styles by 29 local artists with disabilities, presented by Inclusive Arts Vermont. Through April 24. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington. ‘ANIMAL TRANSFORMATIONS’: Objects from the permanent collection that represent animalhuman relationships, curated by UVM’s Museum Anthropology class, led by professor Jennifer Dickinson and the museum’s manager of collections and exhibitions, Margaret Tamulonis. ‘LET’S HAVE A BALL’: Vibrant paintings by Samuel Wood Gaylor featuring spirited social scenes from the New York art world, 1913-36. ‘WARP: WAR RUGS OF AFGHANISTAN’: Woven rugs that document the history of the war-torn region, incorporating stylized representations of political figures, Kalashnikovs, flags, maps, drones and more amid floral and geometric patterns. Through May 8. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington. ‘APOCALYPSE DIET: WHAT WILL WE EAT?’: Curated by interdisciplinary artist Stella Marrs, the exhibition by Jane Adams, Suzanne Anker, Andrea Haenggi, Ellie Irons, Anne Percoco, Li Sumpter and Candace Thompson challenges viewers to rethink our relationship to food production within the context of climate change. BRIGITTA VARADI: “Exploring the Invisible,” an installation of more than 2,000 ceramic tiles created by the artist and community members during Varadi’s residency at Shelburne Farms last summer. ESTEFANIA PUERTA: “Sore Mouth Swore,” an immersive, mixed-media installation that addresses displacement, identity and language by the immigrant Latina artist. Through June 7. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. ‘CREW NECK’: New artwork from 12 artists using T-shirts as their canvas: Annemarie Buckley, Noah Butkus, Aaron Draplin, Cody Hudson, Marin Horikawa, Scott Lenhardt, Sarah Letteney, Zak Jensen, Byron O’Neill, Tyler Stout, Jackson Tupper and Ty Williams. Proceeds from sales will be used to provide art classes for children. Through March 5. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington. ‘EMPATHY & ETHOS’: An installation by Liz Conard and Kaylie Flannigan that explores “a culture of understanding” around the spectrum of mental and physical illness. Through May 10. Info, kaylieflannigan@gmail.com. Burlington Record Plant. KARA TORRES: Graffiti-influenced paintings by the local artist coincide with the gallery’s grand opening. Through March 21. Info, artssowonderful2@ gmail.com. Arts So Wonderful Gallery in Burlington. SHARON RADTKE: “Wild Things,” photography that captures the personalities of birds and other wildlife in the artist’s backyard in Milton, and beyond. Through March 14. Info, 865-7211. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

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‘CREATURE COMFORT: ANIMALS IN THE HOUSE’: An exhibition of objects from the museum’s permanent collection as well as on loan that illustrate the human-animal bond, including domestication, emotional connections and ethical treatment. Through August 23. ‘TIME LAPSE: CONTEMPORARY ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY’: An exhibition of 14 national and international artists who use the darkroom as a laboratory and find inspiration in

19th-century photographic processes. Also on view are historic photographs from the museum’s permanent collection. Through March 8. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum. ‘HEART SHOW’: More than 100 heart-shaped works by local artists, sales of which benefit Camp Thorpe in Goshen, a summer camp for children with disabilities. All donations matched up to $15,000. Bid online through February 29. Through March 29. Info, 448-0108. Rustic Roots in Shelburne. ‘NOT MY AMERICA’: An exhibition of film, visual and performance art featuring Aaron Masi, Bettina Desrochers, David Schein, Dominique Vitali, Doug Hoffman, Eden Stern, Jen Berger, Jenni Bee, John Douglas, Kate Longmaid, Kelly Hickey, Kristian Brevik, Matt Morris, Maxwell Comejean, Michael Kuk, Rhoda Ratray, Rob Koer, Ross Connelly, Sara Baker, Travis Will and Vanessa Compton. Through March 17. Info, 718-415-7135. 2Creative Community in Winooski. ‘QUIET TIME’: More than 20 artists present 2D works including photography, watercolor, oil, ink, fabric, stained glass and mixed media. Through March 31. Jericho Town Hall. ‘WOMEN SPEAK: RESISTANCE ART’: An exhibition featuring mixed-media artist Meta Strick, fiber artist India Tresselt and painter, illustrator and cartoonist Sarah Rosedahl, created in response to recent political and cultural events and concerns. Through March 31. Info, 434-3036. Richmond Free Library.

barre/montpelier

‘20 YEARS OF SPA!’: A celebratory exhibit including highlights from shows that took place in each of the years since 2000. 3rd Floor Gallery. ‘BOTANICAL BLITZ’: A group exhibit of colorful works that depict the plant, insect and animal worlds. JANET VAN FLEET: “Offerings,” found wood sculptures in the Quick Change Gallery, a former phone booth. LOIS BEATTY: “Making My Mark,” recent monoprints. 2nd Floor Gallery. Through March 7. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre. CAT MCQ & JEANNE THURSTON: “United Signs of America,” photographs by McQ, in the second-floor gallery, takes the viewer on a road trip looking backward. Paintings by Thurston, on the first floor, feature intense, dimensional bars of color. Through March 28. Info, 595-5252. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

f ‘THE DAMES’: Photographs and oral histories, prepared by the Vermont Folklife Center, about 13 members of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America. Reception: Thursday, April 23, 3-5 p.m. Through July 31. ‘THE SHELDON RELIC CHAIR’: Middlebury historian Henry Sheldon’s 1884 Windsor-style “relic chair,” with each spindle carved from a fragment of different sites of local, national and historical significance, paired with a version constructed by Middlebury College students in 2018. Through August 1. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. f ‘EITHER I WOKE UP, OR COME BACK TO THIS

EARTH’: An exhibition of video and sculpture by VCFA alumnx A_Marcel, Melissa McClung and Corey Pickett that considers how we mediate the past — through objects, digital and physical archives and technologies — to contend with present conditions. Reception: Friday, March 6, 5-7 p.m. Through March 27. Info, 828-8804. College Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier. ‘FORGED & FIRED: THE ART OF WEAPONRY’: With items from the permanent collection and loans from other museums, the exhibit includes swords, sabers, daggers, knives, guns of various kinds and 25 works of art, as well as steampunk weapons and reproductions from Star Wars and “Star Trek.” Through December 18. Info, 485-2183. Sullivan Museum and History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

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HEATHER KRALIK: “Within Landscapes,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info, 2296206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Of Cities and Deserts,” oil paintings and watercolors featuring nomadic landscapes, still lifes and portraiture by the Vermont artist, poet and architect. Through March 30. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

f ‘RECOLLECTION’: Works by central Vermont members of the Art Resource Association that address themes of memory, transition and learning from the past. Reception: Saturday, March 14, 1-3 p.m. Through March 26. f ‘TELL ME WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON’: A group exhibition that addresses social justice and injustice, and looks at political art through both a historical and contemporary lens, curated by Jen Berger. Reception: Friday, April 3, 4-8 p.m. Through April 30. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. REGIS CUMMINGS: “Flowers, Faces, Familiar Places,” paintings by the local artist. Through March 21. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. ‘THAW: A CONVERSATION’: A multimedia exhibition by artist Evie Lovett and poet Diana Whitney, whose encaustic paintings and poetry, respectively, are inspired by the Connecticut River. Through March 14. Info, 738-3667. The Garage Cultural Center in Montpelier. THOM EGAN: Prints and relief blocks. Through March 31. Info, 223-3338. Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. ‘VERMONT ARTISTS TO WATCH 2020’: The Vermont Art Guide and Vermont Arts Council present a survey of contemporary local art in exhibition and print. Curator Ric Kasini Kadour asked 10 Vermont art professionals to nominate other artists who are making work that commands attention. Through March 27. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

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‘ART OF SOUND’: In participation with 2020 Vision: Seeing the World Through Technology, a statewide initiative of the Vermont Curators Group, this group exhibition created by Kelly Holt features works that present a variety of ways to interact with sound, from ambient to immersive. Artists are John Bauer, Susan Calza, Sean Clute and Otto Muller of the Rural Noise Ensemble, and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa. Through April 30. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

f BRENDA GARAND: The sculptor and Dartmouth College studio art professor exhibits drawings that address a vocal disability due to an illness. Closing reception: Wednesday, March 25, 3-5 p.m. Through March 26. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson. CYNTHIA BOWLER: A retrospective of mixed-media work by the late Vermont artist. Through March 13. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson. ‘LOVE LETTERS’: A group show of nine local and international artists that celebrates the concepts of love and relationships of many kinds. Through April 18. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. ‘ORIGINS: SKIING AND RIDING IN VERMONT’: “Green Mountains, White Gold” is a photographic journey through Vermont’s ski history; and “Surfing Snow: Vermont Inspired Boards” tells the story of snowboard technology with examples from Burton’s archives, curated by VTSSM Hall of Famer John Gerndt. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. ‘WINTER IS HERE’: Photographs of the season by Orah Moore, Dorothy Koval and Ross Connelly, members of the River Arts Photo Co-op in Morrisville. Through April 23. Info, 253-2691. Plate in Stowe.

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‘ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS IN WOOL’: Fifteen artists exhibit works that show the creative potential of sheep’s wool, as well as its practical qualities. Part of the Vermont Wool Felting Project. Through March 13. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

‘Forged & Fired: The Art of Weaponry’ Norwich University’s Sullivan Museum and History Center might be the only venue in the state that

would mount an exhibition of guns. And swords, daggers, knives, steampunk instruments and, um, phasers. And as this collection shows, they don’t make ’em like they used to. Never mind their potential to maim and kill, these weapons were made with attention to artful detail. As a Norwich news release about the exhibit suggests, “Elaborate designs, excellent craftsmanship and opulent materials make weapons highly valuable for collectors.” Indeed, many of the items in the display are from the Sullivan’s own permanent collection; others were borrowed from the Vermont Historical Society, the Fleming Museum of Art, the International Spy Museum and a variety of private lenders. And yes, there are reproductions of weapons from both Star Wars and “Star Trek” — possibly set to stun. Through December 18. Pictured: a pistol in the exhibit.

f ORAH MOORE: “Faces of Vermont,” portraits by the fine-art photographer. Artist’s talk: Tuesday, March 24, noon Through March 28. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury

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ASHKA DYMEL: “Designs in Geometry,” fine jewelry inspired by the Bauhaus. Through March 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury. HONG CHUN ZHANG: “Hair Story in Charcoal and Ink,” drawings by the contemporary Chinese American artist in which waves of hair become a channel for her explorations of personal identity. Through May 3. ‘LOST LUXURIES: ANCIENT CHINESE GOLD’: An exhibition exploring the artistry and history of ancient Chinese gold (circa 500 BCE-900 CE) and the story of how it entered American museum collections. Digital features bring to life recent excavations and traditional goldsmithing techniques. Through April 19. ‘WEIMAR, DESSAU, BERLIN: THE BAUHAUS AS SCHOOL AND LABORATORY’: An exhibition of artworks that considers the Bauhaus’ (1919-33) farreaching influence on the practice and teaching of art, design and architecture, as well as its enormous social and political impacts. Through April 19. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

Hong Chun Zhang Hong Chun Zhang gives new meaning to brush

painting. That is, the Chinese-born artist learned the classical style of painting, but what

she “brushes” these days is hair. Her exquisite and exacting large-scale works in charcoal literally depict sensual waves of hair, which in turn recall Asian images of ocean waves. For Hong, they represent an exploration of identity. The artist graduated from the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and moved to the U.S. in 1996 to pursue graduate work. She now resides in Lawrence, Kan., and exhibits her work internationally. “Hong Chun Zhang: Hair Story in Charcoal and Ink” is on view through May 3 at the Middlebury College Museum of Art. Pictured: “Curl.” 70

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PAUL FORLENZA: “Boats, Barns and More: Images From Ireland, Prince Edward Island and Vermont” by the local photographer. Through March 27. Info, 453-4728. Walkover Gallery and Concert Room in Bristol. ROBERT O’BRIEN: Watercolors of the winter landscape. WOODY JACKSON: Paintings and prints featuring iconic Holsteins in colorful landscapes. Through March 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

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‘ELEMENTS OF GLASS: FROM THE WORKSHOP OF SIMON PEARCE’: A collaborative exhibition with the renowned Vermont glassmaker explores the transformation from sand to glass, from design to finished product. Through March 31. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

JOAN HOFFMANN: “America’s Public Lands,” impressionistic plein air oil and watercolor landscapes at national parks and monuments by the South Royalton artist. Through March 31. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction. KATIE RUNDE: Realist portrait paintings by the Bethel-based artist. Through March 20. Info, 4573500. ArtisTree Gallery in the Village in Woodstock.

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f ‘2-BY-2’ COMMUNITY EXHIBIT: Tiny works measuring no more than two inches square by artists of all ages. Closing reception: Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m. Through March 19. Info, barclay.tucker@ northernvermont.edu. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon. f ‘THE ARTISTIC UNIVERSE OF ROBERT WALDO

BRUNELLE JR.’: Paintings by the Vermont artist and former president of the Northern Vermont Artist Association. Reception and artist talk: Friday, March 6, 4-6 p.m. Through April 18. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. ‘INSIDE OUT: HIDDEN ART IN NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS’: X-ray images of taxidermied animals and seashells, along with historic mounts and photographs of the objects. Through December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

f ROSS CONNELLY: Photographs from travels to

Ireland. Reception: Friday, March 6, 4 p.m. Through March 31. Info, 586-2414. Craftsbury Community Care Center in East Craftsbury.

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‘ASK THE RIVER’: A community art and creative placemaking project addressing the nearby Connecticut River, including large cyanotypes, mixed-media sculpture and visitor-made postcards. FAFNIR ADAMITES: “Interfere (with),” a sculptural installation created with felted wool and burlap that focuses on intergenerational trauma and generational emotional turmoil. GORDON MEINHARD: “The Lives of Tables,” modernist still life paintings of tables that appear to become more animated as the series progresses, by the cofounder of the museum. Through March 7. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

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‘MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE’: A suite of exhibitions addresses topical issues: Photographic portraits from the Yellow Tulips Project tackle the stigma associated with mental illness; the FortySeven Main Street Artists Group demonstrates the inspirational power of abstract self-expression in paint; Gisela Gamper documents her personal journey of love and mourning; Terry Boddie examines the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade; Carl Austin Hyatt shows portraits made from two decades of travels in the Andes of Peru; and local students present themselves as they want to be seen in mixed-media portraits. Through March 15. Info, 362-1405, info@svac.org. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

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RICHARD D. WEIS: “Beyond Words,” a solo show of paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 14. Info, 768-8498. Ellenbogen Gallery in Manchester.

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CHRIS GROSCHNER: Found-object assemblages inspired by the seasons, the time of day, the past and the endless river of time. Through March 14. Info, 685-4699. North Common Arts in Chelsea. JANET CATHEY: “Play of Light,” a solo exhibition of abstract printmaking. Through March 25. Info, 728-8912. White River Craft Center in Randolph. JYL EMERSON: A solo show of paintings by the local artist. Through April 30. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

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12TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION: Artworks in a variety of mediums and styles by area students. Through March 13. BEN FRANK MOSS: “An Imaginative Life,” vibrant abstract paintings by the late Dartmouth College professor, curated by Hood Museum of Art director John R. Stomberg. Through March 6. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘CIPX DARTMOUTH WITH KALI SPITZER & WILL WILSON: Photographer Wilson conceptualized the Critical Indigenous Photographic Exchange, which responds to ethnographic photography of Native Americans in the early 20th century. He and Spitzer take tintype photos of locals during a residency and display them alongside labels written by the subjects. Through March 29. COLLEEN RANDALL: “In the Midst of Something Splendid,” abstract paintings on canvas and paper by the art faculty member. Through May 31. ‘RECONSTITUTION’: A group exhibition of artists who counter the long-held Eurocentric narratives of museums and encourage agency in creating current and future histories. Through May 31. ‘SCHOOL PHOTOS AND THEIR AFTERLIVES’: An exhibition that sets an array of school photographs in dialogue with works by contemporary artists who have reframed them, drawn from the museum’s permanent collection as well as loaned images. Through April 12. ‘SHIFTING THE LENS’: Contemporary Indigenous Australian photography from the permanent collection featuring images by Christian Thompson, Fiona Foley, Bindi Cole, Michael Cook, Darren Siwes, Tony Albert and Michael Riley. Through June 21. Info, 603-646-2426. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. ‘EGYPTIAN MUMMIES: EXPLORING ANCIENT LIVES’: An international exhibition created by the British Museum combines arts and science to tell the stories of six people who lived along the Nile in ancient times. Through March 29. Info, 514-2852000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. ‘PAINTING NATURE WITH A MIRROR’: A selection of 1980s paintings by more than 20 Canadian artists from the permanent collection. Through March 22. ‘POINTS OF LIGHT’: Six works spanning nearly 40 years of moving-image art from the museum’s video collection. Through June 14. Info, 514-847-6226. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art. m

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KNIFE FRIGHT No one who sees Whannell’s update is likely to look at kitchen blades in quite the same way ever again.

The Invisible Man ★★★★★

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a woman who’s suffered physical and psychological abuse at his hands for years. The picture opens with a terrifically suspenseful sequence in which she barely escapes from their oceanfront mansion in the middle of the night. If you’re not on the edge of your seat by the time she does, you really need to think about leaving your phone at home. Whannell’s script is exceptionally clever. As we learn, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) is some sort of tech billionaire and optics whiz. As Cecilia flees the home, we catch a glimpse of a basement space that looks like a cross between a man cave and Dr. Evil’s lab. Nothing’s said about it. The filmmaker knows we know. Paralyzed by PTSD, Cecilia takes refuge at the house of an old friend, a cop named James (Aldis Hodge), and his teenage daughter. There she is shortly informed that her ex has committed suicide. “He said that wherever I went, he would find me, walk right up to me, and I wouldn’t be able to see him,” Cecilia responds with delicious prescience. This is where the real fun begins — for the audience, not for Cecilia. Definitely not for Cecilia. Because, of course, Adrian isn’t dead. He’s just really, really pissed. And invisible. Throughout the rest of the film, Whannell does wonderfully intuitive things with his

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while back, Tom Cruise met with executives at Universal Pictures to brainstorm a way to breathe new life into the studio’s venerable but dusty catalog of horror properties. They came up with a plan for a shared “Dark Universe” that would include a Bride of Frankenstein remake starring Angelina Jolie, an updated Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde featuring Russell Crowe, Javier Bardem as Frankenstein’s monster, and remakes of The Wolf Man, Creature From the Black Lagoon and more. Regrettably for that team of deep thinkers, the master plan’s kickoff was The Mummy (2017). You didn’t have to call a coroner to see that the reboot-athon was dead on arrival. When it comes to cutting-edge scares, any number of names should come to mind before Cruise’s, and two of the biggest are behind this reimagining of The Invisible Man. Jason Blum produced. Leigh Whannell (Upgrade) wrote and directed. The result is nothing short of remarkable and easily ranks as the finest film of 2020 so far. Elisabeth Moss stars as Cecilia. That’s right. The Invisible Man isn’t about him this time around. It’s about his significant other,

electric performance, her most impressive to date in my book. Movie critic law prohibits revealing more of the story, but I have to add: I admire the choice never to explain Adrian’s scientific breakthrough. Made for roughly $7 million, this movie has zero budget for small talk or faux techno-exposition. Every cent was put on the screen. Consequently, The Invisible Man is something to see.

camera, using movements and angles to make sure we know just as surely as Cecilia knows that her stalker is nearby, even when he’s nowhere to be seen. The effect is unnerving. The movie has so much going for it. The score by Benjamin Wallfisch brings to mind the best of Bernard Herrmann; it’s practically a character on its own. The camerawork by Stefan Duscio is as elegant as it is mischievously unsettling. Dan Oliver’s special effects bring big-screen invisibility into the 21st century. And Moss is just amazing. She gives an

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The Assistant ★★★★

HIS GIRL FRIDAY Garner plays a young woman torn between her career and her conscience in Green’s sober #MeToo drama.

But, as the film continues, the stress behind that composure becomes palpable. When a starry-eyed young woman arrives from Idaho claiming she’s been offered an assistant position of her own, under highly irregular circumstances, the situation tests Jane’s capacity to look the other way. Is it boring to watch Garner make photocopies and unpack bottled water? Yes, and

Green shows us a lot of that. But the numbing routine drives home the tension that dominates the entire office. More than other #MeToo films, The Assistant demonstrates that toxic behavior arises not from a vacuum but from a workplace run on a grinding treadmill of ambition, fear and silence. Jane has just two sustained face-to-face conversations in the movie: one with the Idaho girl,

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ovies about bad people doing bad things are a dime a dozen, but movies about their loyal henchpeople and accomplices are less common, perhaps because they’re less fun. The Assistant, a fly-on-the-wall drama about the assistant to a Harvey Weinsteintype movie mogul, is not fun at all. Documentarian Kitty Green (Casting JonBenet) approaches this potentially explosive material with a flat, unfazed gaze. There are no casting couch or harassment scenes in the film; the character known to us only as the Boss is barely seen and rarely heard. While he seems to be the focus of his entire office’s nervous attention, the focus of The Assistant itself is Jane (Julia Garner), the title character, a recent college grad who dreams of being a movie producer. That description makes Jane sound fluttery and naïve; she is not. The movie tells the story of one workday in her life, and only when the events of that day bring her to a crisis do we learn that she’s a fairly recent hire. It’s a surprise, because Garner plays Jane with the steeliness of a young person who has learned very fast how to be “professional,” whether she’s talking down the Boss’ angry wife, retrieving a woman’s earring from the couch in his office or dealing with verbal abuse from the man himself. She eats Froot Loops in the staff kitchenette and wipes what looks like cocaine off his desk with the same icy composure. 72 SEVEN DAYS MARCH 4-11, 2020

whose sweet sociability is a mark of how little she belongs in this world; and one with a higher-up (Matthew Macfadyen) who seems sympathetic until he doesn’t. Green has said she researched the movie by speaking to current and former employees of numerous Hollywood companies, not just Weinstein’s. The Assistant captures the humiliating compromises people are willing to make for a dream career — and the workplace norms and casual sexism that make those compromises inevitable. While nothing untoward happens onscreen, at times The Assistant is nearly as disturbing to watch as Compliance, the 2012 fact-based drama in which a fast-food manager inflicts abuse on her subordinates in her eagerness to obey the orders of a selfproclaimed cop. Like the instigator in that movie (who’s actually a phone prankster), the Boss in this one exists mainly as a voice on the phone. He’s usually yelling. But the movie’s most chilling moment comes when he responds to Jane’s abject apology (one of two she makes that day) with words of praise and a promise to “make you great.” This, we see, is how villains craft their loyal accomplices — with the assurance that every cruelty or callousness comes from a place of love. No, movies like this aren’t fun, but they might just be worth our careful attention. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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NEW IN THEATERS CORPUS CHRISTI: A young convict (Bartosz Bielenia) undergoes a spiritual transformation and, once released, lies and lucks his way into becoming a small town’s priest in this Oscar-nominated drama from Polish director Jan Komasa (Warsaw 44). (115 min, NR. Savoy) ONWARD: In Pixar’s latest family animation, two elf brothers living in a suburban fantasy world go on a quest to connect with the father they never knew. With the voices of Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and Julia LouisDreyfus. Dan Scanlon (Monsters University) directed. (102 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Playhouse, Welden) THE WAY BACK: Ben Affleck plays a onetime high school basketball star and current alcoholic washup who seeks redemption by coaching his own former team in this sports drama from director Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant). (108 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace)

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THE CALL OF THE WILDHH1/2 The dog is fully animated, but Harrison Ford is not, in this family adaptation of Jack London’s novel about a sled dog fighting for his life in the Yukon. Dan Stevens, Omar Sy and Karen Gillan also star. Chris Sanders (The Croods) directed. (100 min, PG) DOLITTLEH1/2 The doctor who can talk to animals, last played by Eddie Murphy, returns in an adventurecomedy reboot of the classic children’s property starring Robert Downey Jr. Stephen Gaghan (Syriana) directed. (106 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 1/22) DOWNHILLHHH1/2 It’s hard to imagine anything less romantic than realizing your spouse wouldn’t save you first in a catastrophe. That’s the subject of this comedy-drama remake of the Swedish film Force Majeure, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell. Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (The Way Way Back) directed. (86 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 2/19) FANTASY ISLANDH Dreams come true at a tropical resort — with a dark twist — as Blumhouse attempts to transform the cheesy ’70s TV show into a horror property. With Michael Peña as Mr. Roarke, Lucy Hale and Maggie Q. Jeff Wadlow (Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare) directed. (110 min, PG-13)

1917HHHH1/2 Director Sam Mendes brings us a one-take World War I movie about two privates tasked with carrying a crucial message across enemy lines. With Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard Madden. (118 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/15)

FROZEN IIHHH1/2 Royal sisters Anna and Elsa must find the source of Elsa’s icy powers to save their kingdom in the sequel to Disney’s animated mega-hit. With the voices of Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Idina Menzel. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee again directed. (103 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 11/27)

BAD BOYS FOR LIFEHHH Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the titular maverick cops (last seen in 2003) to take down a Miami drug boss in this action comedy threequel. With Vanessa Hudgens. Adil El Arbi and Billal Fallah (Gangsta) directed. (123 min, R)

THE GENTLEMENHH1/2 An unscrupulous private detective (Hugh Grant) tangles with a drug lord (Matthew McConaughey) who has ties to Britain’s aristocracy in this action flick from cowriter/director Guy Ritchie, also starring Charlie Hunnam and Michelle Dockery. (113 min, R)

BIRDS OF PREYHHHH In the latest installment of the DC Comics cinematic saga, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) teams up with a group of female superheroes on a rescue mission. Also starring Mary-Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez and Ewan McGregor. Cathy Yan (Dead Pigs) directed. (109 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 2/12)

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IMPRACTICAL JOKERS: THE MOVIEHH The hidden-camera comedy game show comes to the big screen, as troupe members challenge one another to hoodwink unsuspecting bystanders. Brian Quinn, Joe Gatto and James Murray star. Chris Henchy directed. (93 min, PG-13)

THE INVISIBLE MANHHHHH In this modern horror twist on H.G. Wells’ novel, Elisabeth Moss plays a woman who fears that her abusive ex, supposedly deceased, has found a way to torment her without being seen. With Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Aldis Hodge. Leigh Whannell (Upgrade) wrote and directed. (110 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 3/4) JOJO RABBITHHHH Everybody has an opinion on this anti-Nazi satire from Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), in which a young follower of Hitler (Roman Griffin Davis) makes discoveries that change his world. With Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson. (108 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 11/13) JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVELHH1/2 Teens caught in a virtual-reality game face yet more dangerous challenges in this sequel to the 2017 comedy-action hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, again directed by Jake Kasdan. Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Awkwafina star. (123 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 12/18) JUST MERCYHHHH Michael B. Jordan plays civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson in this drama about his fight to free a death-row prisoner. With Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson. Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) directed. (136 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 1/15) KNIVES OUTHHHH1/2 Daniel Craig plays a detective investigating the death of a crime novelist in writer-director Rian Johnson’s dark comic riff on Agatha Christie-style mysteries. The all-star cast includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson and Toni Collette. (130 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 12/4) LITTLE WOMENHHHH1/2 Director Greta Gerwig offers her take on the Louisa May Alcott novel about four spirited young New Englanders weathering the Civil War, with Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen as the March sisters. (134 min, PG; reviewed by R.K. 1/8)

ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BANDHHH Daniel Roher’s documentary tells the story of the iconic pop group that started out backing Bob Dylan, with an emphasis on its frontman. (100 min, R) PARASITEHHH An unemployed family finds plenty to do — and money to be made — in an affluent home in this satirical drama from Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer). With Kang-ho Song and Yeo-jeong Jo. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/6) THE PHOTOGRAPHHHH1/2 A famous photographer’s estranged daughter (Issa Rae) falls for a journalist in this drama from director Stella Meghie (The Weekend). With LaKeith Stanfield and Chelsea Peretti. (106 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 2/19) PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIREHHHHH In 18th-century France, an aristocrat (Adèle Haenel) falls in love with the artist (Noémie Merlant) hired to paint her portrait in this romantic art-house drama from director Céline Sciamma (Girlhood). (119 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 2/26) SONIC THE HEDGEHOGHH1/2 The classic Sega game comes to multiplexes as a family adventure about a small-town cop enlisted to help a speedy blue critter defeat an evil mastermind (Jim Carrey). With Ben Schwartz and James Marsden. Jeff Fowler makes his feature directorial debut. (99 min, PG)

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48 Carroll Rd. (off Route 100), Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

friday 6 — wednesday 11 1917 Birds of Prey The Call of the Wild Impractical Jokers: The Movie The Invisible Man *Onward (2D & 3D) Sonic the Hedgehog *The Way Back

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CAPITOL SHOWPLACE 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 1917 The Call of the Wild Fantasy Island (Wed only) The Gentlemen Jumanji: The Next Level *Onward (Thu only) friday 6 — thursday 12 1917 (Sat & Sun only) The Call of the Wild The Gentlemen *Onward Sonic the Hedgehog *The Way Back Open-caption screenings on Wednesdays (first evening show) and Sundays (first matinee).

ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey The Call of the Wild Dolittle Fantasy Island Impractical Jokers: The Movie The Invisible Man *Onward (Thu only; 2D & 3D) Sonic the Hedgehog

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190 Boxwood St. (Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey The Call of the Wild Dolittle Downhill Fantasy Island Frozen II The Invisible Man Jumanji: The Next Level Knives Out *Onward (Thu only) Sonic the Hedgehog friday 6 — thursday 12 1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey The Call of the Wild The Invisible Man Jumanji: The Next Level Knives Out *Onward Sonic the Hedgehog *The Way Back

MARQUIS THEATRE

65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 The Call of the Wild **Forgotten Farms (Wed only) Sonic the Hedgehog friday 6 — thursday 12 **Just Mercy (Wed only) *Onward Rest of schedule not available at press time.

MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS

222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band

PALACE 9 CINEMAS 10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 1917 Brahms: The Boy II The Call of the Wild Downhill The Invisible Man Jojo Rabbit Just Mercy Little Women **Met Opera: Agrippina (Wed only) *Onward (Thu only) Parasite The Photograph Sonic the Hedgehog friday 6 — thursday 12 The Call of the Wild The Invisible Man Jojo Rabbit Little Women *Onward Parasite Sonic the Hedgehog **Tokyo Godfathers (subtitled: Mon only; dubbed: Wed only)) *The Way Back

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA

11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 Bombshell friday 6 — sunday 8 & wednesday 11 — thursday 12 *Onward

STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 1917 Birds of Prey Sonic the Hedgehog friday 6 — thursday 12 Schedule not available at press time.

Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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SUNSET DRIVE-IN

26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5

Closed for the season.

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band Parasite Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Wed only)

WELDEN THEATRE

friday 6 — thursday 12

wednesday 4 — thursday 5

*Corpus Christi Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band **Passing (Sun only) Portrait of a Lady on Fire

The Call of the Wild Fantasy Island (Thu only) Sonic the Hedgehog

Open-caption screenings on main screen on Mondays.

104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com

friday 6 — thursday 12 The Call of the Wild Fantasy Island (except Wed) *Onward Sonic the Hedgehog (Fri-Sun only)

241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

1917 The Assistant Birds of Prey Impractical Jokers: The Movie Knives Out Little Women Parasite

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friday 6 — thursday 12

Open-caption screenings on Wednesdays (first evening show) and Sundays (first matinee).

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PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE

The Invisible Man Sonic the Hedgehog thursday 5 — thursday 12 The Invisible Man *Onward

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are most likely to be in sweet alignment with cosmic rhythms if you regard the next three weeks as a time of graduation. I encourage you to take inventory of the lessons you’ve been studying since your birthday in 2019. How have you done in your efforts to foster interesting, synergistic intimacy? Are you more passionately devoted to what you love? Have you responded brightly as life has pushed you to upgrade the vigor and rigor of your commitments? Just for fun, give yourself a grade for those “classes,” as well as any others that have been important. Then — again, just for fun — draw up a homemade diploma for yourself to commemorate and honor your work.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20):

In 1637, renowned English poet John Milton wrote “Lycidas,” a poetic elegy in honor of a friend. Reading it today, almost four centuries later, we are struck by how archaic and obscure the language is, with phrases like “O ye laurels” and “Ah! who hath reft my dearest pledge?” A famous 20thcentury Piscean poet named Robert Lowell was well educated enough to understand Milton’s meaning but also decided to “translate” all of “Lycidas” into plainspoken modern English. I’d love to see you engage in comparable activities during the coming weeks, Pisces: updating the past, reshaping and reinterpreting your old stories, revising the ways you talk about and think about key memories.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Progress rarely unfolds in a glorious, ever-rising upward arc. The more usual pattern is gradual and uneven. Each modest ascent is followed by a phase of retrenchment and integration. In the bestcase scenario, the most recent ascent reaches a higher level than the previous ascent. By my estimate, you’re in one of those periods of retrenchment and integration right now, Aries. It’s understandable if you feel a bit unenthusiastic about it. But I’m here to tell you that it’s crucial to your next ascent. Let it work its subtle magic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you ready to

seize a more proactive role in shaping what happens in the environments you share with cohorts? Do you have any interest in exerting leadership to enhance the well-being of the groups that are important to you? Now is an excellent time to take brave actions that will raise the spirits and boost the fortunes of allies whose fates are intermingled with yours. I hope you’ll be a role model for the art of pleasing oneself while being of service others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Lionel Trilling (1905-1975) was an influential intellectual and literary critic. One of his heroes was another influential intellectual and literary critic: Edmund Wilson. On one occasion, Trilling was using a urinal in a men’s room at the New School for Social Research in New York. Imagine how excited he was when Wilson, whom he had never met, arrived to use the urinal right next to his. Now imagine his further buoyancy when Wilson not only spoke to Trilling but also expressed familiarity with his work. I foresee similar luck or serendipity coming your way soon: seemingly unlikely encounters with interesting resources and happy accidents that inspire your self-confidence. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Poet Conee Berdera delivered a poignant message to her most valuable possession: the flesh and blood vehicle that serves as sanctuary for all her yearnings, powers and actions. “My beloved body,”

she writes, “I am so sorry I did not love you enough.” Near the poem’s end she vows “to love and cherish” her body. I wish she had been even more forceful, saying something like, “From now on, dear body, I promise to always know exactly what you need and give it to you with all my ingenuity and panache.” Would you consider making such a vow to your own most valuable possession, Leo? It’s a favorable time to do so.

from you. They don’t always consciously know they’re doing it, and they may not offer you proper appreciation. I’m guessing that something like this phenomenon may be happening for you right now. My advice? First, be pleased about how much clout you’re wielding. Second, if anyone is borrowing from you without making the proper acknowledgment, speak up about it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Luckily, the turn-

sought nourishment in shadows and errors,” wrote author Jorge Luis Borges. We have all been guilty of miscalculations like those. Each of us has sometimes put our faith in people and ideas that weren’t worthy of us. None of us is so wise that we always choose influences that provide the healthiest fuel. That’s the bad news, Sagittarius. The good news is that you now have excellent instincts about where to find the best long-term nourishment.

ing point you have arrived at doesn’t present you with 20 different possible futures. You don’t have to choose from among a welter of paths headed in disparate directions. There are only a few viable options to study and think about. Still, I’d like to see you further narrow down the alternatives. I hope you’ll use the process of elimination as you get even clearer about what you don’t want. Let your fine mind gather a wealth of detailed information and objective evidence, and then hand over the final decision to your intuition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Certain artists are beyond my full comprehension. Maybe I’m not smart enough to understand their creations, or I’m not deep enough to fathom why their work is considered important. For example, I don’t enjoy or admire the operas of Richard Wagner or the art of Mark Rothko. Same with the music of Drake or the novels of Raymond Carter or the art of Andy Warhol. The problem is with me, not them. I don’t try to claim they’re overrated or mediocre. Now I urge you to do what I just did, Libra, only on a broader scale. Acknowledge that some of the people and ideas and art and situations you can’t appreciate are not necessarily faulty or wrong or inadequate. Their value may simply be impossible for you to recognize. It’s a perfect time for you to undertake this humble work. I suspect it will be liberating. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio-born Ralph Bakshi has made animated films and TV shows for over 60 years. His work has been influential. “I’m the biggest ripped-off cartoonist in the history of the world,” he says. Milder versions of his experience are not uncommon for many Scorpios. People are prone to copying you and borrowing from you and even stealing

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Vainly I

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Poet Adrienne Rich wrote, “When a woman tells the truth she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.” I believe this same assertion is true about people of all genders. I also suspect that right now you are in a particularly pivotal position to be a candid revealer: to enhance and refine everyone’s truth-telling by being a paragon of honesty yourself. To achieve the best results, I encourage you to think creatively about what exactly it means for you to tell the deep and entire truth. AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Through some odd Aquarian-like quirk, astrologers have come to harbor the apparently paradoxical view that your sign is ruled by both Saturn and Uranus. At first glance, that’s crazy! Saturn is the planet of discipline, responsibility, conservatism, diligence and order. Uranus is the planet of awakening, surprise, rebellion, barrier breaking and liberation. How can you Aquarians incorporate the energies of both? Well, that would require a lengthy explanation beyond the scope of this horoscope. But I will tell you this: During the rest of the year 2020, you will have more potential to successfully coordinate your inner Saturn and your inner Uranus than you have had in years. Homework: Meditate on how you will do just that.

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I’m really worried about climate change and the role it will play in my own future. Meanwhile, all my friends are popping out babies right and left, seemingly unconcerned about what their kids might have to live through. I feel like we’re living on different planets. I also feel like I really need to censor myself in front of them, lest I say anything that makes them feel guilty for procreating (which isn’t my intent). Do I just avoid the topic altogether, forever?

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Dear Eco-Worrier,

Over the ages, plenty of threats to human existence should have caused people to ponder procreation: saber-toothed tigers, drought, famine, poverty, racism, war — the list could go on for days. But people have just kept on making more people. That’s how we wound up in this mess and, more than likely, how it’s going to be until we finally do wreck everything. It seems like there’s no stopping the climate change train, but I don’t want to be a total Debbie Downer. I sincerely hope that, if

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we all do our part, maybe we can keep this planet habitable. As environmental activist David Suzuki said: “In a world of more than seven

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billion people, each of us is a drop in the bucket. But with enough drops, we can fill any bucket.” You definitely don’t want to make your fertile friends feel guilty about having kids, but you shouldn’t censor yourself, because the topic is too important to ignore. When it comes up, focus on educating your pals about changes they can make to help combat the climate crisis. Their new bouncing bundles of joy should give them a reason to step up and join the fight. Good luck and God bless,

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in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A., § 6086(a). A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2020 at 9:00am at the Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:30am at the site, meeting at the entrance to the existing Holiday Inn at 1068 Williston Road in South Burlington, Vermont. The following persons or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission

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If you feel that any of if the project lands are the District Commission 2/3/20 1:35 PM located on a town boundmembers listed on the ary, and affected state attached Certificate of agencies are entitled to Service under “For Your party status. Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if 2. Adjoining property there is any other reason owners and others: May a member should be disparticipate as parties to qualified from sitting on the extent they have a this case, please contact particularized interest the district coordinator that may be affected by as soon as possible, no the proposed project later than prior to the under the ten criteria. date of the first hearing or prehearing confer3. Non-party parence. ticipants: The district commission, on its own A copy of the application motion or by petition, and plans for this project may allow others to participate in the hearing is available for inspection by members of the public without being accorded during regular working party status. hours at the District 4 Commission Office. The If you plan on participatapplication can also be ing in the hearing on viewed at the Natural behalf of a group or orResources Board web ganization, please bring: site (http://nrb.vermont. 1) a written description gov) by clicking on “Act of the organization, 250 Database” and enterits purposes, and the nature of its membership ing the project number above. (T.10, § 6085(c)(2)(B)); 2) documentation that Dated at Essex Junction, prior to the date of the hearing, you were duly

Vermont this 26th day of February, 2020. By: /s/Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.Lomonaco@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0122-11 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On February 21, 2020, James Daigle, 170 Cottage Grove, Burlington, VT 05408 filed application number #4C0122-11 for a project generally described as construction of a duplex (two, three-bedroom units) on Lot 70 of Ethan Allen Farms development. The project is located at 15 Rockland Street in Burlington, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51—Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http:// nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0122-11.” No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before March 23, 2020, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets

the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined6/6/16 in 10 4:34 PM V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the District Coordinator as soon as possible, and by no later than March 23, 2020. If you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to participate in this process (including

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C1030-2B 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On February 24, 2020, Brentwood Park Lot 7B Owners Association, c/o Everett Windover, Steve Dostie, John Brondin and Gary Crowley, 785 Church Road, Colchester, VT 05446 filed application 4C1030-2B for a project generally described as construction of a 38’ x 160’ storage building on Lot 7 of Brentwood Park. The storage building will contain four separate 38’ x 40’ storage units. The Project is located at 154 Brentwood Drive in Colchester, Vermont.

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The District 4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51—Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1030-2B.” No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before March 23, 2020, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues re-

quiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c) (1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing,

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please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact

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Fill the grid using the numbers 1-6, only once in each row and column. The numbers in each heavily outlined “cage” must combine to produce the target number in the top corner, using the mathematical operation indicated. A onebox cage should be filled in with the target number in the top corner. A number can be repeated within a cage as long as it is not the same row or column.

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers one to nine. The same numbers cannot be repeated in a row or column.

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If you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to participate in this process (including participating in a public hearing, if one is held), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much time as possible to accommodate your needs. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent that they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the Act 250 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov

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the District Coordinator as soon as possible, and by no later than March 23, 2020.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 25th day of February, 2020.

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BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Tuesday March 17th, 2020, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday March 17th, 2020 at 5:00 PM in Contois Auditorium, City Hall 1. 20-0677CU; 52 Appletree Point Rd (RL-W, Ward 4N) William Kent Cassella Change of use to onebedroom bed and breakfast short-term rental 2. 20-0687CA; 15 Rock-

land St (RL, Ward 7N) James Daigle Construct new duplex. Two-car garage under each unit. Each unit having own driveway, front porch and rear porch Plans may be viewed at the Department of Permitting & Inspections, (645 Pine Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Zoning office is considered public and cannot be kept confidential. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www. burlingtonvt.gov/pz/ drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard. CENTRAL VERMONT SUPERVISORY UNION FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL The Central Vermont Supervisory Union (CVSU), consisting of the Northfield Middle High School, Northfield Elementary School, Williamstown Middle High School, Williamstown Elementary School, Washington Village School, and Orange Center School is accepting proposals for Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) to run the food service program in the CVSU beginning with the 2020 – 2021 (FY21) school year. All sites are available for inspection; please call ahead to arrange a visit. To request a complete proposal packet please contact: Please submit proposals and inquiries to: Chris Locarno, Director Finance and Facilities

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS Central Vermont Supervisory Union 111b Brush Hill Road Williamstown, Vermont 05679 802-433-5818 clocarno@cvsu.org Proposals must be received on or before 12:00 noon, Friday May 08, 2020 The Central Vermont Supervisory Union reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any formalities in the proposal, or negotiate individually with any vendor to serve the best interest of the school district. *This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: 12-1 No parking except vehicles loading or unloading. No person shall park a

vehicle at the following locations unless engaged in loading or unloading the vehicle:

Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances:

(1)-(26) As Written.

10 Two-hour parking.

27) [Reserved.] On the north side of Cherry Street beginning three (3) feet west of the existing fire hydrant directly east of the alleyway between 108 and 110 Cherry Street and extending west twenty feet from 6 am – 6 pm, Sundays and holidays excepted.

No person shall park a vehicle for a period longer than two (2) hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays excepted, in the following locations:

(28)-(52) As Written. Adopted this 19th day of February, 2020 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest _______ Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services Adopted 2/19/20; Published 03/04/20; Effective 03/25/20. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and

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CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances:

11 One-hour parking.

11-1 Thirty-minute parking.

(1)-(3) As Written.

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(4) [On the east side of North Winooski Avenue for 320 feet north of Archibald Street.]Reserved.

(e) No person shall park a vehicle for a period longer than one (1) hour between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted, in the following locations: (1) On the south side of Marble Avenue in the first space east of Pine Street.

(5)-(18) As Written. Adopted this 19th day of February, 2020 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest ___ Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services Adopted 2/19/20; Published 03/04/20; Effective 03/25/20. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add.

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Adopted this 19th day of February, 2020 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest _______ Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services Adopted 2/19/20; Published 03/04/20; Effective 03/25/20. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add.

No person shall park any vehicle, at any time, longer than thirty (30) minutes at the following locations: (1)-(16) As Written (14) [On the south side of Marble Avenue in the first space east of Pine Street. The restriction is in effect Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.] Reserved. (15)-(18) As Written Adopted this 19th day of February, 2020 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest _______ Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services Adopted 2/19/20; Published 03/04/20; Effective 03/25/20.

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: 7A Accessible spaces designated. No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations, except automobiles displaying special handicapped license plates issued pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 1325, or any amendment or renumbering thereof: (1)-(32) As Written (33) [Handicapped space in front of the Burlington Children’s Space on the north side of Main Street] Reserved. (34)-(171) As Written Adopted this 19th day of February, 2020 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners:

Attest ____ Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services Adopted 2/19/20; Published 03/04/20; Effective 03/25/20. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. INVITATION FOR BID The Winooski Housing Authority is soliciting bids from qualified electrical contractors for an Electrical Upgrade project in Winooski, VT. This project scope is: 1. The removal, relocation, and rewiring of 57 electrical panels and associated work. 2. The removal, replacement, and reconnection of 55 bathroom fan ventilation units. Related patching and carpentry work by others, please see project manual for details. Sealed bids are due at the Winooski Housing Authority’s office at 83 Barlow St., Winooski, VT, on March 26th at 2:00pm ET. Sealed bids may be delivered via mail or in person. Davis Bacon wage rates will apply. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud.

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There will be a pre-bid conference on site, March 4th. Please contact Hunter Gomez, Owner’s Project Representative at (802) 730-3534 or email at hunter@pcivt.com to express interest, request access to bid documents, and the pre-bid conference details. Minority-owned and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date 03/19/2020 Sale Date 03/20/2020 Dave Daignault Unit #59 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 863-8300 NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE MALLETTS BAY SELF STORAGE, LLC 115 HEINEBERG DRIVE, COLCHESTER, VT 05446 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid. Name of Occupant Storage Unit

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The property is known as 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont. The real estate is described in the aforesaid Mortgage as follows:

Being the land and premises, including all improvements located thereon, commonly known and designated as 18 Third Street, in the City of Barre and being further described in various deeds in the chain of title as “Being Lot 47 as shown on the ‘Plan of Building Lots in Barre, Vt., Belonging to D.R. Sortwell & A.D. Morse, Scale 1 inch equals 100 feet’ on file in the Barre City Clerk’s office in Book 3, Page 194 of the Old Barre Town Land

TO THE FORMER LESSEE: ROBERT K. ANDRES OF

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION WASHINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 160-3-18 WNCV NORTHCOUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. NAOMI HIGGINBO-

2. Quit claim deed from Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Inc. And being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Inc. by Warranty Deed of Randy S. Ensminger and Naomi J. Ensminger dated February 6, 1997, recorded in Book 165, Page 404-405 of the Barre City Land Records.

NOTICE TO FORMER LESSEE

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 02/26/20 & 03/04/20

1. Quit claim deed from Randy S. Ensminger and Naomi Isabelle, f/k/a Naomi J. Ensminger and being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Randy S. Ensminger and Naomi J. Ensminger by Warranty Deed of Timothy W. Duquette and Penny A. Brown, f/k/a Penny A. Duquette dated February 6, 1997, recorded in Book 165, Page 390 of the Barre City Land Records; and

To the creditors of: Lucille Leary, late of Essex Junction.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 141-2-19 CNCV HVL VERMONT, LLC, Plaintiff v. ROBERT ANDRES, Defendant

Dated: February 20, 2020 By: s/ Managing Member & Duly Authorized Agent c/o Eric G. Parker, Esq. 401 Water Tower Circle, Suite 101 Colchester, VT 05446 (802) 863-5538

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO.: 1670-1219 CNPR NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re ESTATE of LUCILLE LEARY

Name of publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 3/4/2020 Chittenden Probate Court, P.O. Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402-0511

HVL VERMONT, LLC, Plaintiff

By virtue of the Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Public Sale entered on June 5, 2019, and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given Naomi Higginbotham, f/k/a Naomi Isabelle, dated February 25, 2011 and recorded in Volume 263 at Pages 576-581 of the City of Barre Land Records, which Mortgage NorthCountry Federal Credit Union is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the undersigned will cause to be sold to the highest bidder at Public Auction at 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont, at 9:00 a..m. on the 17th day of March, 2020, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage.

Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by sealed bid to the highest bidder. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility at no cost to MBSS, LLC on the day of auction. MBSS, LLC reserves the right to reject any bid lower that the amount owed by the occupant or that is not commercially reasonable as defined by statute.

Dated: February 25, 2020 Signature of Fiduciary: Kimberlyn Leary Executor/Administrator: Kimberlyn Leary c/o Launa L. Slater, Esq., Jarrett & Luitjens, PLC 1795 Williston Rd., Suite 125 South Burlington, VT 05403 802-864-5951 launa@vtelaw.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

veyed to Naomi Isabelle by the following quit claim deeds:

Said sales will take place on 03/13/20, beginning at 10:00am at Malletts Bay Self Storage, LLC, (MBSS, LLC)115 Heineberg Dr, Colchester, VT 05446.

I am the Managing Member and duly authorized agent of the Plaintiff, HVL Vermont, LLC, in the above matter. Notice is hereby given to Robert K. Andres, and any and all third parties acting on behalf of, through or agent for the said Robert K. Andres, that any residual leasehold interest formerly held by the said Robert K. Andres, not otherwise extinguished through the Orders of the Court in the abovereferenced matter, are TERMINATED AND EXTINGUISHED. Any personal property formerly located at Lot #511 Mills Point in Colchester, Vermont, is abandoned.

THAM f/k/a, NAOMI ISABELLE, CENTRAL VERMONT COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC. n/k/a DOWNSTREET HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD, OCCUPANTS residing at 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont Defendants.

David Buhl # 72E

156 COLLEGE STREET, BURLINGTON, VERMONT

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I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Records. The said lot has frontage of 50 feet on Third Street and extends in depth 100 feet, and the rear lot line is 50 feet...” Title to the land and improvements having now been merged in Naomi Isabelle, all ground lease rights are effectively terminated, specific reference being hereby made to Short Form Ground Lease dated February 6, 1997, recorded in Book 165, Page 426-428 of the Barre City Land Records Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned deeds and to their records, and to the deed and references contained therein, for a more complete and particular description of the land and premises herein conveyed. The description of the property contained in the Mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this Notice. TERMS OF SALE: The sale will be held at 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont. The property shall be sold AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, subject to all easements, rights-ofway, covenants, permits, reservations and restrictions of record, title defects, unforeclosed liens, environmental hazards, unpaid real estate taxes (delinquent and current), current and delinquent assessments in favor of homeowners associations, if any, and municipal liens, to the highest bidder for cash. At the sale, the successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, shall pay $10,000 down (nonrefundable) in cash or bank treasurer check (or a combination thereof). The deposit must be increased to at least 10% of the successful bid within five (5) calendar days of the public sale by an additional payment in cash or by bank treasurer’s check. The successful bidder shall execute a Purchase and Sale Agree-

ment requiring payment of the balance of the purchase price within ten (10) days of entry of the court order confirming the sale. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, bidder shall display to the auctioneer proof of the ability to comply with these requirements. The successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, must sign a NO CONTINGENCY Purchase and Sale Agreement satisfactory to Mortgagee at the sale. Title will be transferred by the Order Confirming Sale. The person holding the sale may, for good cause, postpone the sale for a period of up to thirty (30) days, from time to time, until it is completed, giving notice of such adjournment and specifying the new date by public proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale, or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Notice of the new sale date shall also be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Mortgagor at the Mortgagor’s last known address, at least five (5) days before the new sale date. The public sale may be adjourned for a period of time in excess of thirty (30) days by agreement of the Mortgagor and Mortgagee or by order of the court. Other terms to be announced at the sale or contact Ward Law, P.C., 3069 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont 05403; (802) 863-0307. The record owner is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order of Public Sale dated entered June 5, 2019, including the costs and expenses of sale. Dated at Bridport, Vermont this 5th day of February, 2020. WARD LAW, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff

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By: /s/ Cynthia R. Amrhein Cynthia R. Amrhein, Esq. 3069 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 863-0307 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 280-5-18 WNCV JPMORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. v. MALINDA L. MOSER A/K/A MALINDA MOSER AND JEREMY P. MALONE OCCUPANTS OF: 359 Sierra Lavin Road, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered July 15, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ira Moser and Malinda L. Moser to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Century 21(R) Mortgage (SM), dated June 22, 2006 and recorded in Book 218 Page 449 of the land records of the Town of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Century 21 Mortgage to PHH Mortgage Corporation dated February 2, 2007 and recorded in Book 223 Page 648; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from PHH Mortgage Corporation to EMC Mortgage Corporation dated June 28, 2011 and recorded in Book 254 Page 798; (3) Assignment of Mortgage from EMC Mortgage LLC fka EMC Mortgage Corporation to J. P. Morgan Acquisition Corp. dated July 25, 2011 and recorded in Book 254 Page 851; (4) Corrective Assignment of Mortgage from EMC Mortgage Corporation to J. P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. dated March 16, 2012 and recorded in Book 259 Page 988; (5) Assignment of Mortgage from J. P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Pass-Through Trust, Series 2016-CTT dated March 29, 2017 and recorded in Book 294 Page 1 and (6) Assignment of Mortgage from

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Pass-Through Trust, Series 2016-CTT to J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. dated April 12, 2018 and recorded in Book 298 Page 270, all of the land records of the Town of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 359 Sierra Lavin Road, Barre, Vermont on March 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Melinda Moser and Ira Moser, husband and wife, by warranty deed of Leo W. Sanborn, Jr. of approximately even date hereof and about to be recorded in the Barre Town Land Records. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Leo W. Sanborn, Jr. by quitclaim deed of Amanda Shiverick, Susan Smith, Ginger Sanborn, Jennifer Frye and Lisa Perreault dated June 12, 2006 and about to be recorded. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Amanda Shiverick, Susan Smith, Ginger Sanborn, Jennifer Frye and Lisa Perreault by deed of Leo W. Sanborn, Jr. dated March 7, 2001 and recorded in Book 163 Page 468 of the Barre Town Land Records. Subject to utility easements and public rightsof-way of record. Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid deeds and their records and to the deeds and records cited therein for a further and more particular description of the land and premises hereby conveyed. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of

the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

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Homeshares BURLINGTON Senior woman who enjoys antiquing, seeking housemate to help w/ laundry, some lifting, shoveling walkway & sharing companionship. $300/mo. Private BA. No pets.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Artist in her 50s who enjoys gardening, nature & music, seeking a pet-friendly housemate for help with dog-walking. $375/mo. plus utils. Shared BA.

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DATED : February 4, 2020 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 337-6-19 WNCV BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. ANN M. MURPHY, WOODBURY ELECTRIC, VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES AND DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OCCUPANTS OF: 14 Leo Avenue, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered December 23, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ann M. Murphy and the late Larry A. Murphy to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for People’s United Bank, dated October 13, 2010 and recorded in Book 249 Page 636 of the land records of the Town of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for People’s United Bank to Bank of America, N.A. dated January 17, 2019 and recorded in Book 302 Page 239 of the land records of the Town of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing

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the same will be sold at Public Auction at 14 Leo Avenue, Barre, Vermont on March 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit:

Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Larry A. Murphy and Ann M. Murphy, husband and wife, by deed of Clara M. McLeod, Executrix of the John L. McLeod Estate dated December 10. 1985 and recorded in Book 99 Page 3 of the Town of Barre Land Records. Reference is made to a License to Sell dated December 2, 1985 and recorded in Book 99 Page 2. Further being all and the same land and premises conveyed to John L. McLeod by deed of Clara M, McLeod and John L. McLeod dated September 6, 1975 and recorded in Book 68 Page 132. Subject to utility easements and public rightsof-way of record. Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid deeds and their records and to the deeds and records cited therein for a further and more particular description of the land and premises hereby conveyed. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold

and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the saidmortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : February 10, 2020 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 658-12-18 WNCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-

THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC2 v. NANCY MALCOLM, TRUSTEE OF THE CAROL CONKLIN WHEELOCK REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST U/T/A FEBRUARY 16, 2007 AND FLY-IN CHALETS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OCCUPANTS OF: 149 Airport Road, Unit E, Waitsfield VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 6, 2020, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by the late Carol Conklin Wheelock to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, dated September 21, 2006 and recorded in Book 123 Page 321 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007BC2 dated September 11, 2018 and recorded in Book 170 Page 183 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing

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the same will be sold at Public Auction at 149 Airport Road, Unit E, Waitsfield, Vermont on April 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit:

Being all and the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Carol C. Wheelock by Warranty Deed of Ray Campanile and Camille Campanile dated August 22, 2005 and recorded August 24, 2005 in Book 118, pages 501-503 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, Vermont. Being all and the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Ray Campanile and Camille Campanile by Warranty Deed of Sara E. Tucker dated June 29, 2004 and recorded June 30, 2004 in Book 112, pages 308309 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, Vermont. Being Unit E, together with the undivided percentage interest in and to the common areas and facilities appurtenant to said Unit, in Fly-In Chalets A, a condominium existing under and pursuant to Declaration of Condominium of Fly-In Chalets A dated April 30, 1979 and recorded May 8, 1979 in Book 33, pages 357-391 of the Waitsfield Land Records, which includes Exhibits (floor plans, site plan and as-built certification among them), Bylaws and Administrative Rules and Regulations, and re-

corded in Book 39, pages 112-146 of the Fayston Land Records. Subject to and with the benefit of rights, restrictions, covenants, terms, rights-of-way and easements referenced in the above mentioned deeds and instruments and their records, or otherwise of record in the Town of Waitsfield and Fayston Land Records, and subject to terms and conditions of state and local land use regulations and any permits issued by any state or local authority under those regulations, which are valid and enforceable at law on the date of this deed - not meaning by such language to renew or reinstate any encumbrance which is otherwise barred by the provisions of Vermont law. Reference may be had to the above mentioned deeds and their records, and to all prior deeds and instruments and their records, for a more particular description of the herein conveyed lands and premises. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : February 21, 2020 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

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STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 275-6-18 WRCV NEWREZ LLC, F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC, D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING v. BRADFORD C. HOUK AND DARYL M. HOUK OCCUPANTS OF: 214 Vt Route 11 W, Chester VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered September 5, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Bradford C. Houk and Daryl M. Houk to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB., dated May 19, 2011 and recorded in Book 126 Page 52 of the land records of the Town of Chester, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB to Ditech Financial LLC, dated April 5, 2018 and recorded in Book 183 Page 220 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Ditech Financial LLC, by NewRez LLC f/k/a New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing to NewRez LLC f/k/a New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing dated June 13, 2019 and recorded in Book 195 Page 163, both of of the land records of the Town of Chester for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 214 VT Route 11 W, Chester, Vermont on March 25, 2020 at 10:45 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Property Description For Property Located at 214 VT Route 11 W. Chester Owned by Bradford C. Houk and Daryl M. Houk Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Bradford C.

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time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

[CONTINUED] Houk and Daryl M. Houk by Warranty Deed of Damien R. Noel dated September 4, 2003 and recorded in Volume 90 at Page 462 [452] of the Town of Chester Land Records. The property is described in its aforesaid Deed from Noel to Houk as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Damien R. Noel by Decree of Distribution of the Windsor District Probate Court in the Estate of Hettie M. Paige dated March 25, 2002 and recorded March 29, 2002 in Book 88 at Page 276 of the Chester Land Records and in said Decree described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises as were conveyed to H. Raymond Paige and Hettie M. Paige, as husband and wife, by the following deeds: Warranty Deed from Harry D. and Ina M. Gardner, dated July 8, 1964, recorded in Book 41, Page 137; and by Administrator’s Deed of Russell A. Clark, Administrator of the Estate of Margaret E. Sherwin, dated January 14, 1970, recorded in Book 44, Pages 333-4, both in the Chester Land Records. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the

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The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : February 24, 2020 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren__ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS ADDICT IN THE FAMILY: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Junction. For further information, please visit thefamilyrestored. org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@gmail. com. ADULT SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are every third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Williston, VT. The support group is for anyone who has been touched by suicide loss recently or long ago who wants to work through their grief in a safe, respectful environment. Contact Joanna at joanna. colevt@gmail.com or 802-777-5244. Maria at mariagrindle@msn. com or 802-879-9576. Please leave a message so we can get back

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to you for a mutually acceptable time to talk. AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontalanon alateen.org or call 866-972-5266. ALATEEN GROUP Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 & join a group in your area. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. Four options: first Monday of every month, 2-3 p.m., at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, 185 Pine Haven Shores, Shelburne; fourth Tuesday of every month, 10-11 a.m., at the Residence at Quarry Hill, 465 Quarry Hill Rd., South Burlington; second Tuesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m., at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 130, Williston; second Monday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m., at Milton Public Library, 39 Bombardier Rd., Milton. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday monthly, 4-5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s

Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information. ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390. BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531. BETTER BREATHERS CLUB American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets first Monday of the month, 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more information call 802-776-5508. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confi dential environment. Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:30-2:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets the 3rd Wed. monthly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. monthly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 877-856-1772. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol. com. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essex alliance.org, 878-8213. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to

have you join us and discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, julie@ mccartycreations.com. CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP Last Thu. of every month, 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@ harmonizecookery. com. CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsy guidance.com/ cerebral-palsy. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org. DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe two or three of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612. DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 3998754. You can learn

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more at smartrecovery. org. DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP Divorce is a tough road. Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common. But there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. This free 13-week group for men and women will be offered on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sep. 8 through Dec. 1, at the North Avenue Alliance Church, 901 North Ave., Burlington, VT. Register for class at essexalliance. churchcenter.com. For more information, call Sandy 802-425-7053. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996. EMPLOYMENTSEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP Frustrated with the job search or with your job? You are not alone. Come check out this supportive circle. Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602. FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or

gender-nonconforming. We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer one-on-one support. For more information, email rex@ pridecentervt.org or call 802-238-3801. FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends and community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator. Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586. FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. thdaub1@gmail.com. FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings

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are held twice a week: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more information and a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org. G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington. Please call for date and location. RSVP mkeasler3@gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number). GRIEF AND LOSS FOCUS GROUP FOR MEN Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. Continues through March 27. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief and explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences with others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one, and healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement program coordinator will facilitate this weekly, eight-week group through discussion and activities. Everyone from the community is welcome; however, space is limited. To register, please contact Bereavement Program Coordinator Kathryn Gilmond at kgilmond@ bayada.com or 802-448-1610. Start date to be determined, based on registration. bayada.com. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Meet twice a month: every second Monday from 6-7:30 p.m., and every third Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public and free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241. HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share

experiences, support, and empathy. We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are. Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org. HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support. HELP AND HEALING FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Walking With Grief: Sharing your sadness, finding your joy. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief and explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences with others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one, and healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion and activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. To register, please contact Bereavement Program Coordinator Kathryn Gilmond at kgilmond@bayada. com or 802-448-1610. Bayada Hospice, 354 Mountain View Dr., Ste 305, Colchester. INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladder painvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net. KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Led by a trained representative and facilitator. Meets the second Tuesday monthly from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. (Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10, Apr. 14) at Milton Public Library. Free. For more information, call 802-893-4644 or email library@miltonvt. gov. Facebook.com/ events/ 561452568022928. LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining. LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP This veterans group is a safe place for veterans to gather and discuss ways to help the community, have dinners, send packages and help the families of LGBTQ service people. Ideas on being helpful encouraged. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church (The Little Red Door), 64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045.

LIVING THROUGH LOSS: WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP The Volunteer Chaplaincy Program at Gifford Medical Center invites community members to attend “Living Through Loss,” a grief support group from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday in the Gifford Medical Center Chapel. The group is open to anyone who has experienced loss. Each of the Friday sessions is facilitated by Gifford Volunteer Chaplain Anna Mary Zigmann, RN, an ordained minister and spiritual care provider specializing in trauma and loss, or by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator for the Chaplaincy Program. There is no religious component to the group apart from the Serenity Prayer to close each meeting. For more information, email teberhardt@ giffordmed.org or azigmann@gmail.com, or call 802-728-2107. MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations. Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pride centervt.org. MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed. at 7 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski, Suite 301, Burlington. 861-3150. MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 12-1:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second Thu. of the month, 4-5:30 p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every 1st and 3rd Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Bellows Falls, 3rd Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., Compass School, 7892 US-5, Westminster; Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m. Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 1st Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; Williston, 1st & 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., NAMI Vermont Office, 600 Blair Park Rd. #301. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt. org or 800-639-6480. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness.

NARCONON SUNCOAST DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION Narconon reminds families that overdoses due to an elephant tranquilizer known as Carfentanil, has been on the rise in nearly every community nationwide. Carfentanil is a synthetic opiate painkiller 100 times more powerful than fentanyl and 1000 times stronger than heroin. A tiny grain of it is enough to be fatal. Click here to learn more about carfentanil abuse and how to help your loved one. You can also visit narconon-suncoast. org/drug-abuse/ parents-get-help.html for more information. ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for a no cost screening or referral: 1- 877-841-5509 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury. NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106. NEW (AND EXPECTING) MAMAS AND PAPAS! EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY! The Children’s Room invites you to join our weekly drop-in support group. Come unwind and discuss your experiences and questions around infant care and development, self-care and postpartum healing, and community resources for families with babies. Tea and snacks provided. Weekly on Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your babies! (Newborn through crawling stage). Located within Thatcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe Street, childrens roomonline.org. Contact childrens room@wwsu.org or 244-5605.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfair point.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@ comcast.net. OPEN EARS, OPEN MINDS A mutual support circle that focuses on connection and selfexploration. Fridays at 1 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem with food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, and there are no dues or fees. See oavermont.org/ meeting-list for the current meeting list, meeting format and more; or call 802-8632655 any time! POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP Anyone coping with potato intolerance and interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452. QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839. QUEER CARE GROUP This support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m.

at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more information, email info@outrightvt.org. QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE five-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or quittobaccoclass@ uvmhealth.org. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732. SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Shawn, 660-2645. Visit slaafws.org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you. SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@ sover.net. STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250. Go Team Stuttering!

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YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL SOURCE. JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER Farmers To You in Berlin, VT is hiring a Bookkeeper/Office Manager.

OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN Come see what makes Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. a great place to work! Are you interested in being a part of a group that includes a supportive team of therapists and coverage for after-hour emergencies? Join our Outpatient Team as one of our Clinicians!

Ideal candidate will have: • MSW/LICSW • Be trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Have experience working with a range of disorders, and be comfortable providing brief and group treatment models for adults This is a salaried position offering excellent benefits including Medical/Dental, wellness opportunities, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more. Our clinic is located close to Interstate 89 and is a short commute from Burlington and surrounding areas. Some evening hours are required. Please send cover letter and resume to careers@ncssinc.org. NCSS, 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 | ncssinc.org | E.O.E.

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Care Manager is responsible for the delivery of highquality, patient-centered, longitudinal clinical care management, education & coordination to achieve optimal patient health outcomes for patients who are diagnosed with advanced chronic kidney disease.

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VHCB’s Healthy & Lead-Safe Homes Program is seeking an experienced construction professional to oversee the development and completion of lead hazard control projects throughout the State. This position provides assessment of lead paint hazards, development of mitigation plans, and direct oversight of construction activities. It requires on-site interaction with property owners, tenants, contractors and affordable housing developers and extensive state-wide travel. Knowledge of the hazards associated with lead paint and mitigation preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience in housing rehabilitation, specification writing and preparation of bid and contract documents. Experience with specification development or construction management software preferred. Vermont Drivers License and reliable vehicle required. Ability to obtain necessary professional certifications/licenses in Vermont. Required training will be provided. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits. EOE. Please reply with letter of interest and résumé to: Laurie Graves, VHCB, 58 E. State Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602 or jobs@vhcb.org. Position open until filled. See the full job description at: vhcb.org/about-us/jobs

Spring Job Fairs Wednesdays, March 11 & 18 3:00–5:30 PM GARDENER’S SUPPLY CALL CENTER: Customer Sales & Service 128 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 05401

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COME BAKE WITH US! We’re hiring for two positions at our bakery in Middlesex. Each of these positions offers competitive pay and benefits, and one of the best times you can have while at work.

Vermont EPSCoR supports high school teams of a teacher and two students to conduct independent research on stream ecology, water quality and land use management.

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Bread Baker We’re looking for someone who values good bread and enjoys work that exercises your body and your mind. Professional food experience is required. Contact Randy at 223-5200 x12 or randy@redhenbaking.com.

Participating teachers receive a $1,000 stipend and $1,000 in equipment funds for their school! Participants receive free room and board during a summer training week at Saint Michael’s College. For more information and to apply: www.uvm.edu/epscor/highschool

Pastry Baker Professional baking experience is required. You must enjoy working independently and with a team. Schedule includes early mornings and weekends. Contact Jeremy at jeremy@redhenbaking.com.

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

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Full time hours with no late nights. Generous store discount, group health insurance and more. Apply today at: middlebury.coop.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

GENERAL MANAGER

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Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and resume. An electronic version of the Application may be found at: vermontjudiciary. org/employment-opportunities/staff-openings. Open until filled. Equal opportunity employer.

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Saint Michael’s College Finance Department is seeking applicants for a Senior Budget/Financial Analyst. Primary responsibilities include coordinating the overall department efforts for preparation & posting of the annual budget. Leads the periodic financial forecast and variance analysis process. Performs managerial reporting functions including creation of system queries and other detailed analysis to support departmental needs. Prepares and/ or reviews general ledger reconciliations. Coordinates and assists finance related MIS functions. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. For full job description and to apply online go to: smcvt.interviewexchange.com.

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CARING PEOPLE WANTED Burlington Area

Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of personal care services to seniors in their homes, is seeking friendly and dependable people. CAREGivers assist seniors with daily living activities. P/T & F/T positions available. 12 hours/week minimum, flexible scheduling, currently available. $13-$17.50/hour depending on experience. No heavy lifting. Apply online at: homeinstead.com/483 Or call: 802.860.4663

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SENIOR BUDGET/FINANCIAL ANALYST

Located in Burlington, VT. High School graduate and two years of clerical or data entry experience required. Starting at $17.11 per hour with excellent benefits, paid holidays and leave time.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a successful company celebrating 100 years as a market leader!

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The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Docket Clerk position to perform specialized clerical duties including data entry and extensive customer service over the phone.

Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP is recruiting on behalf of Mack Molding for a talented Controller.

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Interested in making a difference in people’s health? Want to work with a small but mighty Vermont team with high energy and low drama? Are you capable of providing guide service for an innovative company as it moves to a higher plateau of success and satisfaction? Please apply for the position of General Manager for Restorative Formulations, based in our Montpelier, Vermont office: restorativeformulations.com. We’re looking for someone who can balance leadership and management, people and processes, and customers and contractors. You’ll have proven experience in business management; sales and marketing; finance and operations; and being the caring leader of personnel, profitability, and social responsibility. In short, this is a unique opportunity in a unique organization. To continue the process, please submit three questions you have about who we are or what we do, a list of your demonstrated competencies, and three professional references to Paula Woods at paula@restorativeformulations.com. If we’re interested, we will reply with more information about the position, including the details of our salary range, generous benefits, and flexible time off.

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For a complete description and to apply online, please visit us at: gfc.com/postings.php.

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(Family managed) Part time or full time for the right person. 44 hours available. Personal care and Companion for a young man in Grand Isle. Individual is non-verbal and uses depends. Assist with his daily shower and follow stretches daily. Please call Lynda for job details at 802-355-3904.

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Adult Family Care Coordinator

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MANUFACTURING OPERATORS Location: Essex Junction, VT Night Shift: 7pm to 7am Pay Rate: $17.44 (includes shift differential) Schedules: Work approximately 14 Days per Month!! • Includes long, 4-day weekends every other week! Eligible for Benefits on Day 1: • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage. • Paid Vacation Time: Approximately 3 weeks per year (accrued). • Paid Sick Time: 80 hours per year, 401k Investing Options.

Housing Stewardship Coordinator

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Education Assistance: Eligible after 6 months. • Up to $5,250 per year in a degree related field. Apply online at globalfoundries.com/about-us/careers or for more information email jobs@globalfoundries.com.

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Seeking Adult Family Care Coordinator for our Burlington, VT location. Care Coordinator will assume the role of program development, intake and transition care coordination, marketing and outreach, and strategic planning for the implementation and management in our Vermont Comforts of Home program. Qualified 2:05 PM candidates will possess a passion for supporting a wide variety of individuals in need of services, organizational and program development experience, as well as visionary skills to develop relationships with individuals, their families and external professional partners. Competitive salary with Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage. Generous PTO package and Retirement plan; this is a full-time salaried position. Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to Marie Zura at 802-662-5978, or via email: mzura@uvs-vt.org.

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Dev SW to enable AI computing on proprietary in-memory artificial neural network intellectual property. Use EE principles applicable to semiconductor industry. Guide HW team re. SW req’. Maintain SW & docs. Mentor team. Minimum requirements: BS EE, 1yr exp in EE R&D work, incl. use of VLSI tools, tool flows, circuit design principles. Ability to quickly learn AI SW dev, interest in HW & SW architechture for neuromorphic computing. Basic understanding of industry standard neural network training methods, inference computing principles & underlying science. Xlnt comm skills to prep tech docs & team work. 10:50 AM

Job location: Burlington, VT. VHCB is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic individual to oversee the sustainCV to Green Mountain ability of VHCB funded housing developments. This individual collects data and Semiconductor: monitors the financial health of housing developments, problem solving issues, info@greenmountainsemi.com making recommendations for action, and overseeing implementation of approved actions. The Stewardship Coordinator also makes recommendations regarding VHCB and federal debt and manages the monitoring of properties. QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience and training in housing development, and/ or financial analysis of housing projects and underwriting. Strong communication and writing skills, attention to detail, a creative and organized thinker, and a problem solver. Experience working with non-profit housing developers, property 6:02 PMmanagers, social service providers and state agencies is highly desirable, as is3va-GreenMtSemiConductor030420.indd 1 2/28/20 4:23 PM knowledge of building construction and database management. Ability to work well as a member of a team is essential. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits. EOE. Please reply with cover letter and résumé to: Laurie Graves, VHCB, 58 E. State Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602 or jobs@vhcb.org. Position open until filled. See the full job description at: vhcb.org/about-us/jobs

BOARD MEMBERS

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Mansfield Hall is a private, innovative residential college support program for students with diverse learning needs. We are looking for dynamic individuals to fill the following position:

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STUDENT LIFE CASE MANAGER We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as one of our three Student Life Case Managers. This person will supervise direct service staff, case manage and coach students, partner with parents, and build a cohesive team and strong community. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in social work or in a related field, have residential program experience, a background in mental health and/or educational programming, strong writing skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Apply online at: mansfieldhall.org/employment.

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West Coast - East Coast investment group is recruiting Board members from 3:49 PM Vermont in establishing a property-casualty insurance captive. Health care insurance is the next initiative to organize. We are looking for overall strong business acumen and insurance experience. Also a professional with solid character references and good credit. Base, stock options, dividends & commission overrides are available for negotiation. Please send a resume to viccelis@gmail.com.

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looking for an experienced The Director of the Vermont Shelburne Farms is a non-profit educational organization with Program Assistant in our Convention Bureau leads efforts to multiple enterprises across its beautiful 1,400 acre historic campus Burlington office as well as personable and reliable Drivers bring meetings and conferences to whose mission is to cultivate learning for a sustainable future. Is currently seeking a... and Driver’s Aides in Barre, Vermont, introduce new visitors to Burlington, Newport, St. Albans, Seasonal positions are available from May to October in the state, and grow our economic and St. Johnsbury. Buildings & Grounds, Events, Inn, Market Garden, opportunity. If you are an experienced Full-time and part-time positions Restaurant, and Welcome Center/Farm Store. available to assist in safely marketing professional that has a transporting our clients and For more information about specific positions visit strong entrepreneurial spirit and can their children. Vans and mobile shelburnefarms.org/about/join-our-team develop and execute new strategies, phones provided. or join us for the job fair on March 28th! we would love to hear from you. Job description and to apply: For more info, go to: GoodNewsGarage.org/careers Shelburne Farms is an EOE, committed to fostering a culturally Full job description at vermont. https://bit.ly/2VBKTRP aware learning community open to multiple perspectives. org/chamber/job/vcbdirector. To E.O.E. apply, e-mail cover letter & resumé to vermont@vermont.org with the subject line: VCB Director. 2v-Spectrum030420.inddCOOK/ 4t-ShelburneFarmsJOBFAIR030420.indd 1 3/3/20 11:12 AM 1 3/3/20 2v-GoodNewsGarage022620.indd 10:22 AM 1 2/21/20 12:03 PM The VT Convention Bureau is a division HOUSEKEEPER of the Lake Champlain Chamber. Are you a professional LCC provides equal employment Accounts Receivable housekeeper/cook? Or opportunities to all applicants for Specialist can you do one or the employment without regard to race, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT other really well? Champlain Broadband color, religion, sex, national origin, (Burlington Telecom) is looking Full-time position available for a Highway Great couple in Stowe age, disability or genetics. for an energetic person who Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker. seeking a friendly, creative, is willing to work hard and resourceful individual Responsibilities include snow plowing, road grow with our company. The able to split time between Accounts Receivable Specialist is 2/18/20 1:38 PM repairs, and maintaining road and related facilities.3v-VTConventionBureau021920.indd 1 cleaning and preparing responsible for processing and Experience in highway maintenance is desirable meals 2/3X week. Farm managing payments received, and applicant must have good working knowledge and garden environment, all aspects of the billing process, of heavy equipment. Class B CDL is required. and the related reporting. This is so must like animals. Excellent benefits. an entry level position. For more Please send resume information concerning this Position is open until filled and can be picked up and references to: position or to apply, at the Public Works office at 7878 Williston Road. arobertson25@ please visit schurz.jobs. EOE. hotmail.com

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The Emergency Room at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is currently looking for experienced Emergency Room RNs. Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions available. The Emergency Room RN position provides direct care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialties as required, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated. Working well under pressure, RNs collaborate with other health team members to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. Our knowledgeable and passionate RNs continuously learn and grow within their roles at NVRH thanks to our tuition reimbursement, loan repayment, and scholarship programs.

Our mobile-friendly job board is buzzing with excitement. Job seekers can: • Browse hundreds of current, local positions from Vermont companies.

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This position is multi-faceted and would require a blend of knowledge & understanding of early childhood and progressive elementary education as well as experience fundraising and marketing for independent schools. Salary: $58,000 - $62,000, 12-month employee.

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Come work at a family owned shop - 32 years in business and a reputation we are proud of! If you are a full phase, start to finish tech that is reliable, produces quality work and like being part of a team, please contact us. You must have your own tools and a valid driver’s license. Shop hours are M-F 7:30 to 5:00. Paid holidays; 2-week paid vacation plus sick/personal days. SIGN ON BONUS, PLUS we pay competitive wages and offer a health insurance benefit. Email majesticauto@ comcast.net or call Tom or Martha with interest: 802-244-5465.

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We are seeking the best, dedicated, and caring staff members. Currently we have an opening for a PartTime Breakfast/Pastry Cook for our Dining Services Department. The individual selected for this position will cook/prepare breakfast for 14+/- residents. Meals are cooked from scratch using local Vermont products. Candidate must all maintain the cleanliness and preparedness of the kitchen, will utilize the dishwasher, and will perform cleaning assignments. 2h_contactinfo.indd Clean background check required. Responsibilities: • Set up and serve breakfast to residents • Receive and Store incoming supplies • Produce daily breads, breakfast pastries, lunch and dinner desserts • Produce Catering menu items as needed • Produce daily Lunch/Dinner Soups • Support Lunch/Dinner Cooks with prep • 4 day work week, 6:30am- 10:30am (18 hours/week)

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Nights & Evenings, Full or Part Time Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.

You can apply here or download an application at thegaryresidence.com or stop by The Gary Residence, 149 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

We continue to offer generous shift differentials: Nights $4.50/hour, and weekends $1.55.

Through the hard work of our staff, our community has achieved the highest standards of excellence for resident care.

Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an E.O.E.

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RADIO NORTH GROUP IS LOOKING... If you have interest or experience in Motorola Communications products and systems, look to Radio North. We see opportunity ahead! SALES PERSON who has knowledge of the sales process, can use lead generation software, and is willing to make cold calls and appointments with leaders in the education, healthcare, manufacturing, security and financial marketplace. Some sales experience will be an asset. MOBILE RADIO TECHNICIAN with some automotive electronics experiences will be helpful. Knowledge of inbuilding electronics systems is an asset. Job entails installation of two-way radio, siren and lighting systems in Police, Fire and Rescue as well as commercial vehicles and office electronics. BENEFITS include competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please send resume with salary requirements to John.P@RadioNorthGroup.com.

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Foundation (CLiF) is a nonprofit based in Waterbury Center. For 22 years CLiF has inspired a love of reading and writing among more than 250,000 lowincome, at-risk, and rural children in 420 towns throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. See www.clifonline.org for more information.

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BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Part-time Data/Office Manager: CLiF is looking for a responsible, organized, and detail-oriented individual with a strong administrative background. Duties include managing the donor database, conducting research, light bookkeeping, organizing bulk mailings, handling inquiries, and conducting general administrative tasks. 24 hours per week. Work will be performed in the CLiF office in Waterbury Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Requirements: 3+ years of relevant experience with a focus on administrative duties. This position requires attention to detail, proven ability to multitask, strong data management skills and willingness to play a supportive role to the Executive Director and other departments in the organization. Skills in a wide range of software, particularly Microsoft Office programs, desired; high level of comfort in Word and Excel a must. Experience with donor software and/or Quickbooks Online is preferred. We are seeking a mission-driven team player who enjoys working collaboratively, thinking strategically, and operating efficiently.

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If interested, please send cover letter and resume to wellspringvt@gmail.com. For more information about our organization, go to wellspringvt.org.

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We are seeking a VT Doctoral Level Licensed Psychologist and a VT Licensed Master’s Level Clinical 6:25 PM Mental Health Counselor to join our established practice. Duties to include providing clinical services and supervision for clinicians-intraining. The best candidates will have a therapeutic orientation incorporating somatic-based, neuro-relational, and mindful approaches, as well as experience working with trauma and attachment issues. At least one of the candidates will have training and experience in working with children and families. Prefer FT but will consider PT.

Permanent part-time position available for a Building & Grounds Maintenance worker. 20-25 hours per week; year-round responsibilities include building maintenance, grounds maintenance, custodial work, sidewalk plowing, and other duties as assigned. During the season of November 1st – March 30th, must be available 24/7. Experience in building maintenance to include mechanical systems and building infrastructure. Valid VT State Driver’s license is required. Applications can be picked up at the Public Works office at 7878 Williston Road or by calling 878-1239. EOE. Position will remain open until filled.

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Lake Champlain Boat Launch Stewards Seeking up to 12 individuals to deliver aquatic invasive species spread prevention messages and conduct voluntary watercraft inspections and decontaminations. Stewards will work at Lake Champlain boat launches in New York and Vermont to collect survey information Thursday through Monday and holidays from Memorial through Labor Day/Mid-September. Please send resume, letter of interest with relevant experience, and two references in .pdf or Microsoft Word format by March 13, 2020 to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Include reference position number 20-LCBP-001 in the subject line.

Operations Support True North is a year-round therapeutic program for adolescents and young adults located in Waitsfield in the Mad River Valley. We are seeking a full-time, yearround Operations Support person. The ideal candidate is an adaptable team player with a positive attitude who is willing to work both indoors and outdoors performing a variety of tasks associated with the logistics of running our program. Tasks including food packing and rationing, gear outfitting, transportation and facilities maintenance. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and occasional evenings. A clean and valid driver’s license is required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered. Benefits include health, dental, vision and accident insurance, an employee assistance program and a SIMPLE IRA. Send resumes to: jobs@truenorthwilderness.com

Our Board of Directors is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a President and CEO. This new leader will be committed to fostering positive change, have a history of success driving excellence, and demonstrate a genuine desire to serve the public. The President will also be responsible for achieving, in a manner consistent with the organization’s values, our mission to serve Vermont public schools in the areas of insurance & risk management while ensuring organizational compliance with Board policy. The Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust (VSBIT) is a non-profit risk pool established in 1978 to serve Vermont’s public school districts. VSBIT provides cost-effective alternatives to traditional insurance, innovative risk management programs, as well as timely, relevant educational & professional development opportunities to district employees & administrators. Our proactive focus on managing risk is designed to save Vermont schools time and money so they can focus on educating Vermont students with the highest standards possible. We are looking for exceptional candidates with proven leadership skills who meet the following criteria: experience with insurance pools and third party administrative services; the ability to create and achieve a strategic vision, and a confident decision maker with strong organizational and communication skills. Qualified candidates will also possess the ability to build consensus and relationships among members, partners, and the workforce, and have a solid knowledge of the issues, risks and opportunities that Vermont schools face. Associate in Risk Management or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation, or appropriate experience required. Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree a plus. VSBIT is committed to taking care of its members and employees and supports flexibility in the workplace while meeting member needs as a top priority. VSBIT has a friendly, relaxed work culture that promotes wellness and celebrations/activities. Our team members are excited for us to find someone who will support this culture and continue to build on the organization’s successes. Qualified individuals should visit the VSBIT website at vsbit.org to obtain a copy of the full job description and application information. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. 7t-VSBIT030420.indd 1

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ELDERWOOD AT BURLINGTON IS HIRING! Are you ready to take your skill set to the next level? Ready for that Leadership position but don’t know where to look? Come talk with us! Elderwood at Burlington desires strong leaders to contribute to our Seniors stories! We put the CARE in career! Elderwood at Burlington is a beautiful 150-bed SNF and is looking to fill the following positions:

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Administrative Assistant functions in an administrative capacity at Mansfield Hall. This position is responsible for providing administrative support across all Mansfield Hall locations. Support across all sites includes but is not limited to: executive assistant tasks, special projects, and general administrative work. Like all Mansfield Hall employees, the Administrative Assistant should embody the mission, values, philosophy, and approach of the organization. Minimum Qualifications:

Elderwood offers a generous benefit package, including a sign-on bonus, health, dental, and vision as well as a 401(k) match and much more!!!! For more information, including responsibilities and qualifications, please visit us at www.elderwoodcareers.com.

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Mansfield Hall is a private, innovative residential college support program for students with diverse learning needs. We are looking for dynamic individuals to fill the following position:

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Hiring full time, hourly production team positions from May 1 to October 31. Champlain Valley Hops is located 30 minutes south of Burlington. With 26 acres in production, CVH is the largest hop farm in New England. The production team grows, maintains, and harvests hops. Pay is $14-$16 per hour. More info and other positions:

• Two or more years of experience working in an administrative capacity, supporting multiple locations and departments. Applicant information available at: mansfieldhall.org/employment.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: AGRICULTURAL CREDIT ANALYST (based in Montpelier) Support agricultural loan officers by providing credit investigation and analysis of loan applications and servicing requests. Duties include entering data to financial accounting software, preparing and analyzing spreadsheets, and drafting credit memorandums and letters. Knowledge of agricultural and/or forest industry is required. Previous experience as a credit analyst or similar position and an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field are preferred.

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Visit farm and forestry applicants and borrowers throughout the state, analyze loan requests, prepare loan write-ups, service a diverse loan portfolio and perform annual financial analyses. Knowledge of agricultural and/or forest industry, strong written and verbal skills, and excellent customer service are required. Previous agricultural lending experience, proven team approach and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are preferred. Leadership experience is a plus. Successful candidates will have a positive customer service attitude, strong written & verbal skills, and accuracy & attention to detail. Computer literacy & ability to learn financial database software is required. Each position includes travel within Vermont. VEDA/VACC offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an E.O.E. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to: chouchens@veda.org or mail to: VEDA, Attn: Cheryl Houchens 60 Main Street, Suite 202 Burlington, VT 05401

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Champlain Housing Trust is seeking a highly skilled professional to lead its accounting and financial activities as the Director of Finance. This is a dynamic position with a dynamic organization, offering an opportunity to support the development, management, and stewardship of permanently affordable homes in Northwestern Vermont. This individual will use a balance of expert level technical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills to manage, support and oversee daily Accounting Department operations and financial functions of the organization.

Prominent mid-size law firm in downtown Burlington, Vermont, seeks paralegal for our litigation practice. Candidates must have the following skills: hard work ethic; willingness to adapt quickly to challenging and stimulating assignments; excellent writing and communication skills; fluency in Microsoft Office programs and adaptability to technology generally; good time management skills; and the flexibility to work with multiple supervisors. Qualified candidates must have at least a four-year undergraduate degree. Prior legal and/or law firm experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with consolidating financial statements, organizational budgeting, forecast, and corporate accounting in a public or nonprofit sector, over ten years of accounting management experience, and a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

We care most about top analytical, organizational & communication skills. We offer a competitive base salary, comprehensive health insurance and other benefits. For more information about Gravel & Shea PC, please visit gravelshea.com.

One of Vermont's Best Places to Work in 2018, CHT is a socially responsible employer offering an inclusive, friendly work environment and competitive pay commensurate with experience. Our excellent benefit package includes a generous health insurance plan, three weeks of paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after one year, disability and life insurance and more. For additional details regarding this position or to apply, please visit our career page: getahome.org/about/careers.

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E.O.E. - CHT is committed to a diverse workplace and highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, Section 3 low income residents, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.

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Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, a full service law firm with offices in Vermont, New Hampshire, and D.C., 12:12 PMseeks an experienced professional to join their serviceorientated IT team.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER’S OFFICE, FULL TIME The Town of Essex & Village of Essex Junction, VT are seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform a full range of general administrative and clerical functions for the Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager/Finance Director, Assistant to the Manager and Human Resources Director. This position works under the direction of the Deputy Manager and works in accordance with all Village policies. This position works approximately 40 hours per week. In general, the regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, hours may vary depending upon needs of the municipality. Occasional night meetings and rare weekend work will be required. This position will be primarily located at the Village Offices at 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction. This position requires an Associate's degree in an appropriate discipline, plus at least three years of relevant administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Previous experience in public administration is a plus. The minimum starting salary for this full-time position is $18.50 per hour with the actual starting salary dependent on experience and education. Job applications as well as the full job description can be found online at essexjunction.org or picked up in person at the Town of Essex Offices, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. This position has excellent health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid leave. This position is open until filled, though the first review of applications will happen on Monday, March 23. To apply, please e-mail or drop a cover letter, resume and three references to HR Director Travis Sabataso at tsabataso@essex.org, or at the Town of Essex Offices.

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Experience with MS Office 2016, Active Directory, Document Management Systems, email management systems, copier & printer management, phone systems, and ticketing systems is highly recommended. Basic knowledge of networking, network security, virtual desktops and video conferencing preferred. Experience in a legal setting and/or supervising others is a plus. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is highly organized, stays calm under pressure, has experience working with a wide-range of end users & is dedicated to providing stellar customer service. Position is based in Burlington, Vermont, and requires occasional travel. Generous benefits offered include paid time off, parental leave, insurance including health, dental, and vision, flex spending accounts for health & dependent care, and retirement benefits. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with demonstrated skills & experience, and a great work environment. Qualified candidates submit letter of interest (required) and resume to careers@primmer.com. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

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DATA MANAGER - ADDISON NWSD Addison Northwest School District is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy and motivated professional to join our team. The Data Manager will oversee all components and operations of the student information system and the webbased assessment system, including:

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• Design processes to increase data integrity and improve efficiency • Automate and manage transmittal of data, resolve data issues between integrated systems, and provide systems support and training to appropriate school staff • Develop and maintain documentation & data management guidelines & create user guides • Enter, import, export & analyze data for a variety of local, state & federal reporting • Create custom reports for schools and presentations • Work collaboratively with schools to complete and submit state/federal reports Ideal candidates will have knowledge of IT/data systems and/or experience with student data, data analysis, and student information systems. Familiarity with the VT AOE Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) a plus. Systems used within ANWSD: PowerSchool, School Messenger, Alpine, and SBAC/TIDE, among others. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, education, technology or other appropriate disciplines, plus two years of relevant data management and education experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

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This is a perfect opportunity for individuals who are interested in a start in the health care field. Similar to a PCA or caregiver role, our wait staff in skilled nursing play an important role in the dining experience for our residents.

This position is great for anyone with the time and drive to begin their working experience, or for professionals who wish to supplement their current career endeavors. Join our fun and dynamic team of wait staff and get to know the residents who make Wake Robin the wonderful community that it is.

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The Data Manager is an exempt, full-time, year-round position. Salary commensurate with experience. ANWSD offers excellent benefits packages. It is the policy of the Addison Northwest School District not to discriminate in educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, language, sex, sexual orientation, age or handicapping condition. Job Requirements • At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred • Bachelor degree preferred • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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Wake Robin offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to HR@wakerobin.com or visit our website, wakerobin.com, to complete an application. E.O.E.

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When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package. DPS VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN – COLCHESTER Would you like to put your technical experience to work for the Department of Public Safety, and be part of a team responsible for the repair of police, emergency management vehicles and equipment? Work performed ranges from routine to complex troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing and up-fitting vehicles and emergency equipment as necessary. You would be responsible for ensuring that all equipment assigned to the department is properly maintained and safe to operate. For more information, contact David Tifft at David.Tifft@vermont.gov or 802-655-7902. Department: Public Safety. Status: Full Time. Job ID #3869. Application Deadline: March 10, 2020.

M E N T A L H E A LT H S P E C I A L I S T – M I D D L E S E X We are looking for compassionate, service-oriented individuals to fill the role of Mental Health Specialist for the 7-bed Middlesex Therapeutic Community Residence. In this role you would establish and develop one to one relationship with individual residents and help maintain a therapeutic environment within the residence. Come and join a dedicated team who works every day to improve our resident’s lives and help them to succeed. For more information, contact Michelle Lavallee at michelle.lavallee@vermont.gov. Department: Mental Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID #1729. Application Deadline: Open until filled

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We are looking for a compassionate, service-oriented individual to fill our Registered Nurse II position on the overnight shift for the 7-bed Middlesex Therapeutic Community Residence. In this role you will establish and develop one to one relationship with individual residents and help maintain a therapeutic environment within the residence. Come and join a dedicated team who works every day to improve our resident’s lives and help them to succeed. For more information, contact Michelle Lavallee at michelle.lavallee@vermont.gov. Department: Mental Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID #5082. Application Deadline: Open until filled.

FIN ANCIAL MAN AGER III – WATERBURY

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a great team in the ever-evolving world of cost allocation in State accounting? Senior, professional accounting work and responsibility in the maintenance, review and reconciliation of financial records, primarily those associated with cost allocation. The ideal candidate will have strong understanding of Excel, human service funding streams, cost allocation principles, and an understanding of Uniform Guidance. For more information, contact Ed Dwinell at (802) 241-0672 or Ed.Dwinell@vermont.gov. Department: Children and Families. Status: Full Time. Job ID #5588. Application Deadline: March 18, 2020.

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Join our team to support Vermont produce growers and protect public health! Work with fruit and vegetable farms on food safety regulations and best practices. Must be self-directed, with excellent communication skills and the ability synthesize complex ideas. You should have some experience with graphic design and an interest in agriculture and/or food safety. For more information contact Kristina Sweet at kristina.sweet@vermont.gov. Department: Agency of Agriculture. Status: Full Time. Job ID #6071. Application Deadline: March 15, 2020

The DMH Care Management Director is a liaison between designated psychiatric units Vermont hospitals and the DMH. The incumbent will be responsible for oversight of mental health inpatient services including voluntary and involuntary care, fiscal and administrative issues. The incumbent will also work closely with Vermont courts and law enforcement to ensure individuals within the legal system receive treatment at the appropriate levels of care. For more information, contact Samantha Sweet at samantha.sweet@vermont.gov. Department: Mental Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID #6241. Application Deadline: March 19, 2020

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Senior Designer Select is looking for a senior designer to deliver exceptional creative and inspired thinking to some of the world’s leading brands.

Want to help save the planet? THE NATURE CONSERVANCY in Vermont seeks a dynamic professional to serve as its full-time Director of Science and Freshwater Programs. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, curious, and skilled individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. The Director of Science and Freshwater Programs will provide science leadership and support for The Nature Conservancy’s strategic conservation priorities in Vermont. Additionally, they will provide strategic leadership on freshwater projects such as watershed restoration, flood resilience, and climate adaptation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of conservation success in their respective field and an ability to work nimbly on a team with diverse skill sets. Experience working with various stakeholder groups such as public agencies, NGOs, landowners, municipalities and academic institutions is also desirable. The Nature Conservancy is a global non-profit that works in all 50 states and in over 70 countries. Join a growing team that is committed to building a future where both nature and people thrive. We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities. A master’s degree and 2 years’ related experience or equivalent combination required. For a complete position description and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/svpnfh3.

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Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. Library Professional - University Libraries - #S2444PO The University Libraries seeks a Library Professional staff member to join the Media Services team. This position will select and purchase material for the collection; oversee the public service and operational functions of Media Services, serve as primary supervisor for student employees affiliated with Media Services. Collaborate with the Access/Media Services Librarian to create and apply policy regarding collection development, student employee supervision, customer service, circulation of Media materials and equipment, and the use of Media materials with regards to fair use and copyright. Collaborate with UVM faculty, staff, and students in the access, procurement, and use of Media materials, equipment, and work/viewing spaces. Work with the Access/Media Services Librarian to organize and work on new initiatives such as content digitization. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than March 20, 2020. For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm.edu for technical support with the online application. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Financial Advisor One Day In July is hiring financial advisors in Vermont and New Hampshire.

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PT, 4 mornings per week, approximately 15-20 hours. Fun and flexible job perfect for a creative person who likes to work independently. Please email resume to cindy@gmavt.com.

INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER

This full-time position manages Bee’s Wrap’s international business growth & partnerships. The position works closely with sales, operations, accounting, and marketing teams to ensure account needs are met, fulfillment is accurate & timely, and to drive brand standards & operational excellence among international accounts. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for all international accounts, as well as the subject matter expert for the competitive landscape, in current & new territories. Occasional overseas travel. This position2h-SeagroattRicardi022620.indd reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing. Bee’s Wrap, located in Middlebury, VT, is a growing B Corp that produces & distributes a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap for food storage, made from beeswax & cloth. We are a place of productive & creative work, aiming to provide a place of employment that is engaging, supportive & open-minded. Bee’s Wrap is committed to using our business as a vehicle for social change & to bettering the lives of our customers, employees, community and planet. EOE.

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Spring Fever? We have a cure!

Interested in helping our gardeners create a greener world and do a little good through gardening? Then let’s get to work! Join the customer service team at American Meadows for a little spring season mayhem. Help gardeners across the country discover and purchase just the right seeds and plants for their gardens from our online retail catalog. It is not necessary to be a master gardener to join our team, but we do ask that you be ready, willing, and eager to learn about plants. This job also requires that you be comfortable learning new internal systems, navigating multiple websites, and helping gardeners place orders or problem-solve on the phone. (A computer assessment is required for all candidates in the interview process.) You must be available for a mandatory training period followed by a 20+ hour weekly schedule from March through the end of May. What we offer: a fun-loving team of plant nerds who are looking to make the world a little better—one flower at a time; a few well-behaved dogs who offer free puppy kisses upon request; great plant and seed discounts; a kitchen stocked with mostly healthy snacks; and pay that starts at $12.00/hour. Schedule options are: • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm • 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday - Friday schedules are available, however we have some part-time options as well! All employees are required to work at least one Saturday/ month, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. We are closed on Sundays to rejuvenate and dig in our gardens! Green thumbs up? Please submit a resume to our Staff Happiness Jedi and tell us why you’re interested in working with American Meadows! Contact: jobs@americanmeadows.com American Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems seeks a Vice President of Health Finance and Chief Financial Officer to be based in Montpelier. This role is a key part of the VAHHS’ leadership team and includes a range of duties (listed below). The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with VAHHS’ advocacy and public policy staff to serve member hospitals. This is a full time, exempt position. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Interface with the Green Mountain Care Board on regulatory matters including all dimensions of the annual hospital budget review process; attend GMCB meetings and hearings • Make strategic recommendations for VAHHS members on managing regulation, implementing health reform, submitting budgets and understanding market conditions • Manage and build the VAHHS budget and oversee internal finances and operations; supervise accounting personnel • Monitor and work with DVHA and other Vermont agencies related to health care and hospitals • Direct the work of the Network Services Organization, which provides data services to health care providers in support of their work on financial sustainability, quality and reform • Support advocacy activities and messages with financial information and data analyses that can help inform and strengthen arguments made in the regulatory and legislative spaces • Provide input as a member of the VAHHS senior team to form strategy and tactics for association challenges and activities; perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Specific skills desired: • Strong working knowledge of health care and hospital finance, reimbursement, contracting and Medicare and Medicaid payment policy • Understanding of the Green Mountain Care Board’s regulatory portfolio and specific responsibilities relative to hospitals • Total fluency with financial reports, audits, budgets and related processes, especially in relation to non-profit organizations • Expertise in hospital and health care policy at the state and federal level • Problem solver, strong thinker Qualifications: • A degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required • Master’s degree and/or licensure as a Certified Public Accountant is preferred Compensation: • Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package Candidates can submit an application by email to: jocelyn@vahhs.org. Applications will be accepted through March 17, 2020. VAHHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. VAHHS makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, place of birth, age, crime victim status, citizenship, having a positive test result from an HIV-related blood test, or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable law, VAHHS will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and for religious beliefs and practices. 10v-VAHHS030420.indd 1

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