Seven Days, May 31, 2023

WEEK IN REVIEW

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The Vermont Lake Monsters and the Vermont Green FC both started their seasons. Must be summer.

OLD IS NEW

Gov. Phil Scott again vetoed a Brattleboro charter change that would have allowed 16- and 17-yearolds to vote and run for town o ce. Grow up, already!

SPENDING SHOWDOWN

On Saturday Gov. Phil Scott vetoed the $8.4 billion state budget that the legislature passed, ensuring a June showdown with Democratic lawmakers, who have enough members to override — but are struggling to keep defectors in line.

Left in limbo are the Vermonters who remain in a pandemic-era emergency housing program that is coming to an end. Starting this week, those people must leave the motels they’ve called home. e budget would not continue the program, but it contains $12 million for unspecified “transitional” housing.

As of Tuesday, 2,800 Vermonters were still housed in motels, but 730 were expected to be kicked out on ursday, June 1; the rest, on the first of July. Last Friday, the administration said some in the latter group might get 28 additional days in motels.

Lawmakers opted not to continue funding the motel program, and House Speaker Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) has blasted the governor for failing to come up with a transition plan for those affected. Legislators are scheduled to return on June 21 to try to override the bills that Scott vetoed this session.

Following the budget veto, Krowinski called upon the

governor to declare a state of emergency to “address the transition of those in motels and avoid mass homelessness.” e declaration would “enable the mobilization of all available governmental and community-driven resources to confront this crisis head-on,” she wrote.

On Tuesday, Vermont Legal Aid filed a class-action suit in Washington County Superior Court attempting to keep the program going. Legal Aid contends that the state failed to give participants proper notice about what is happening, leaving them desperate and confused. A hearing is set for ursday — the day hundreds are due to leave the motels. e motel program aside, Scott has objected to the price of legislative initiatives passed this session, including the $130 million plan to boost the childcare system with a new payroll tax and $20 million in new Department of Motor Vehicles fees. He has said he shares many of lawmakers’ goals but disagrees that taxes and fees are necessary — and accused the legislative majority of being too willing to raise taxes on average Vermonters. As federal pandemic aid to Vermont dries up, the state should be cautious about expanding services, he said.

Read Kevin McCallum’s full stories and keep up with developments at sevendaysvt.com.

HANDMADE HEIFERS

Black-and-white Holsteins may be Vermont’s most iconic cows, but Richard Silc prefers his cattle with a little splash of color.

Since 2018, the metal artist in Stamford has been creating a herd of colorful cow sculptures at the entrance to his property on Route 100 in southern Vermont. Drivers delight in the bold bovines, which Silc fashions from scrap metal. He’s made six but aims for a herd of 10 by summer’s end.

Silc makes other art, but “people really love the cows,” he said.

A retired accountant for the U.S.

FINISHED LINE

Thousands of runners and spectators filled the streets of Burlington for Sunday’s Vermont City Marathon & Relay. Fine day for it, too.

FISHED OUT

Colchester police o cers aboard the department’s boat pulled two kids from Malletts Bay, where they were clinging to a capsized canoe. Good save.

That’s the percentage of Vermont high schoolers who have ever used cannabis, according to a 2021 staterun survey of students.

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1. “Rural Mail Carriers Face Pay Cuts at Could Worsen Service Woes for Vermonters” by Rachel Hellman. e U.S. Postal Service is slashing the pay of rural carriers. What could go wrong?

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4. “Registrations Drop Sharply for Next Year’s Classes at Vermont State University” by Anne Wallace Allen. e 22 percent decline in fall class enrollment signals that the state college system’s struggles are keeping students away.

Foreign Service, Silc said he took up welding “as a meditation” when he tired of spreadsheets. He moved to his Stamford home in 2013 and discovered a stockpile of oil tanks discarded by the dairy farmers who once worked the land. e 275-gallon vessels, with their heft and cylindrical shape, are ideal for making convincing heifers.

Silc upcycles other scrap metal — including library shelves and, in one case, the front bumper of a BMW — into cow heads and tails. Drawing on cubism, which prizes the use of geometric shapes, Silc cuts out triangles and stars to represent eyes and noses.

Some of the sculptures pay tribute to historic figures. “Picowso,” Silc’s first

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design, is inspired by the godfather of the cubist movement, Pablo Picasso. “Commie Cow,” wearing a black beret with a red star, mimics Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. His next project will honor Lady Godiva, the Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who, legend has it, rode nude on horseback through town to get her husband to lower the townspeople’s taxes. Silc’s version, of course, will be “Lady Cowdiva” on a cow’s back.

e artist enjoys seeing reactions from drivers. People often ask to buy the cows, but Silc said they’re just for fun.

“I think we need more of that in Vermont — people putting stuff out there,” he said. “Just to make it funky.”

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‘LANGUAGE EVOLVES’

[Feedback: “Grammar Advice,” May 17] bemoans the use of “they” as a singular pronoun — not by nonbinary people but when the gender of the antecedent person is unspecified. Sorry, Jeremy, but that ship sailed 650 years ago. That’s when the singular “they” began to appear in writing. Four centuries later, the grammar patriarchs decided it had to go.

I care passionately about grammar and word choice. Dangling modifiers, “for Tom and I,” and the egregious “if I would have known” set my teeth on edge. These errors violate core grammatical principles; if we accepted them, we would need to overhaul the framework of our language. By contrast, there’s no reason the same pronoun can’t be both singular and plural — after all, “you” is, now that we’ve retired “thee” and “thou.”

When a grammarian finds themself (yup, I said it) advocating for the passive voice to avoid using a pronoun at all, they should know there’s a problem. English is crying out for a gender-neutral pronoun. That’s why millions of people use “they” in that function without a second thought and why most dictionaries now recognize it.

The construction “The book is being printed” used to arouse disgust. A wellbred person would of course say, “The book is a-printing.” Language evolves. The sooner we stop fussing about the singular “they,” the more energy we’ll have to champion the past perfect in the dependent clause of the third conditional.

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CORRECTIONS

Last week’s cover story about restraint and seclusion in schools, “Physical Education,” misstated what the bill introduced in the legislature, H.409, would do. It would prohibit seclusion and both prone and supine restraints.

Last week’s story “Detour of Duty” contained an error: Dan Barkhuff now describes himself as a “moderate Democrat.”

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LAND OF LEAHY

[Re Last 7: “Emoji That,” May 24]: There’s a large hole in the ground in downtown Newport City that hasn’t been named for senator Patrick Leahy...

Barry Barton IRASBURG

‘GRIFTER’ BILL

[Re “Plan to Boost Legislators’ Pay and Offer Health Benefits Advances,” May 10]: Raising their own pay by 100 percent and adding free health care, meals, lodging, mileage, childcare, dependent care and elderly care coverage is theft from the taxpayers by a group of grifters, some who blew into Vermont and discovered it was ripe for the picking. Every one of the legislators who voted for this looting of our state’s coffers should be tossed out of office in the next voting cycle. This is just the start of more free handouts to the nonworking class and legislators who want you to think they know what they are doing but don’t want you to see what they are up to.

People who work for a living can’t keep an eye on these folks at the Statehouse. It appears that they spend too much time sitting on the laps of the lobbyists who are slithering around the legislature and coming up with nonsense, like the unaffordable heat act that is going to blow up in the faces of the working people in Vermont.

I give Gov. Phil Scott credit for putting up with these lightweights. The legislators who represent the Northeast Kingdom and vote for this foolishness should

be defeated next November. They have turned the “brave little state” into the “stupid little state.” And now they want to be rewarded for this grift under the false claim that this will encourage more people to run for the legislature.

Veto this robbery from the people, Gov. Scott, and make these people stop this madness!

Gordon Spencer LOWELL

BAD ‘OPTICS’

Kevin McCallum’s article “Plan to Boost Legislators’ Pay and Offer Health Benefits Advances” [May 10] was interesting in that, for the first time in my 67 years, I agree with a member of the Republican Party. This was when McCallum quoted Rep. Mark Higley (R-Lowell): “I think the optics of [the bill] are terrible.”

Though Rep. Casey is right and the intent is good, I doubt S.39 will solve this problem. There are so many other factors about running for office that exclude working folks. Chief among these is the daunting problem for the mop pushers and gravel diggers (who generally labor without benefits because they are considered “temporary” in our society and not “eligible” for these things) of how American politics is now generally driven by money and its donors rather than democracy and equal representation of all classes.

Why S.39’s optics are so terrible is because, to date, our state government has consistently denied the mop pushers and gravel shovelers the benefits they are giving themselves, especially health care.

Walter Carpenter MONTPELIER

WHO FEELS THE HEAT

[Re “After a Wrenching Debate Over Homelessness, Vermont Legislature Adjourns,” May 13]: Kevin McCallum’s account of the recent legislative session says, of S.5, the clean heat standard bill passed over Gov. Phil Scott’s veto, “Supporters said reducing the cost of heating for low-income people is the program’s priority.”

Yes, the bill repeatedly promises to protect low-income people from what is likely to be a dollar-or-more-per-gallon increase in heating fuel cost, presumably by paying them to switch from fossil fuel heat to electric heat pumps or “advanced wood” heat.

What is not a priority is protecting ordinary middle-income Vermonters from having to pay for this low-income priority, through sharply increased prices of heating oil, propane and natural gas.

But hey, the Global Warming Solutions Act mandates that we meet (arbitrary) carbon dioxide reduction standards, and somebody must be made to sacrifice on the Altar of Climate Change.

John McClaughry KIRBY

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From the view of a Vermont taxpayer and a voter, he’s right, however much I applaud the intent of S.39, especially the idea of garnering a more diverse membership to the body. This was expressed so neatly by Conor Casey (D-Montpelier), who is my rep, when he said, “I really think it’s unfortunate for the state that somebody who pushes a mop or shovels gravel for a living is excluded from this body.”

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When Milk Goes Sour

Dairy farming has long shaped Vermont. Does it have an expiration date?

Dairy farming occupies three-quarters of Vermont’s working agricultural landscape and has been a leading industry since the 19th century. Its impacts are all around us: the rolling green pastures and ramshackle, slateroofed barns; the smell of manure on fields in springtime; and, of course, creemees.

Whether we see, taste or smell it every day, dairy has become an integral part of the state’s identity. The association is not unfounded. Little Vermont stands tall in the wider industry, at least in the Northeast. In the federal “milk marketing order” that includes New Jersey, upstate New York and most of New England, two Vermont counties — Addison and Franklin — were among the top 10 milk producers last year, federal data show.

But that doesn’t mean dairy farming remains a commercially viable enterprise. The curious economics of the industry incentivize production, which keeps milk cheap — and plenty of Vermont farmers struggling. The state has long provided them assistance, including tax exemptions and help addressing their environmental problems. State Auditor Doug Hoffer’s office said in a 2021 report that from 2010 through 2019, support for dairy farms cost Vermont more than $285 million.

Today, many farms rely heavily on cheap migrant workers — and still have trouble turning a profit. Dairy also contributes much of the nutrient-rich runoff that fouls Vermont’s waterways.

There’s no avoiding the question: Is dairy worth saving?

So, we devoted an entire issue to it.

Kirk Kardashian’s cover-length story (page 26), “‘Get Big or Get Out,’” recounts HOW DAIRY CAME TO BE SO IMPORTANT IN VERMONT, the relentless march toward ever-bigger farms and what’s likely in store in the future. One takeaway: Vermont could become more important to national food security as droughts threaten regions to the west.

Despite the importance of dairy farms, Vermont has stumbled in its attempts to regulate them — and their handling of MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF MANURE, environmentalists contend. Some believe that the state’s Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets,

which both promotes and regulates dairy, has a fundamental conflict of interest, Kevin McCallum reports (page 15).

We also write about dairy’s open secret: the MIGRANT LABORERS , many undocumented, who toil for long hours at difficult, dirty jobs (page 20). Derek Brouwer explains how the industry came to rely upon these workers and why they lack basic jobsite protections.

We caught up with AGRICULTURE SECRETARY ANSON TEBBETTS, who grew up on a dairy farm and previously led the newsroom

at WCAX-TV. He’s still telling stories, though now they’re all about agriculture. In a profile by Colin Flanders (page 14), Tebbetts restates advice he gives farmers: There are benefits to sharing their “authentic” experiences with the public. Have you ever wondered where the milk these farmers produce winds up? PEOPLE ARE DRINKING LESS MILK BUT CONSUMING MORE DAIRY, so much of the state’s commodity is being turned into products such as yogurt and cheese — and even ghee and eggnog, Melissa Pasanen reports (page 42).

She also visited the LAST FAMILY DAIRY IN SHELBURNE, on busy Dorset Street, and describes why the Maille family has kept at it, even as neighboring dairies sold their herds (page 38).

What’s happening with all the properties where cows no longer graze? Rachel Hellman and Jordan Barry talked to farmers who have found NEW USES FOR FORMER DAIRY FARMS, such as growing mealworms, hops and cannabis (page 40).

Sally Pollak teamed up with graphic artist Rick Veitch to illustrate the LIFE OF A DAIRY COW, a Holstein known simply as No. 74 (page 36). Anne Wallace Allen wrote about a NEW VISITORS CENTER AT A LANDMARK YELLOW BARN in Hardwick that will sell Cabot Creamery merch and showcase the area’s agricultural history (page 34). Our art critics weighed in on the subject, too. And STRAFFORD ORGANIC CREAMERY getsaclose-upinthisweek’sepisodeof Eva Sollberger’s “Stuck in Vermont” video series.

It took a lot of hands to churn this issue out. Digin.

NEWS+POLITICS 14

Spilling It

Farmers have stories. Newsman turned Ag Commish Anson Tebbetts is telling them.

Ice Cream ‘Flavor Master’

Howard Wilcox Dies at 80

Flowing Downhill

Lake advocates say Vermont has botched regulating pollution on dairy farms

Burlington Acting Chief

Murad Faces Council Vote

Former Ben & Jerry’s Tour Guide

Dave Stever Is Its New CEO Got Milkers?

Migrant workers hold up Vermont’s dairy industry — and are fighting for better working conditions

STUCK IN VERMONT

FEATURES 26

‘Get Big or Get Out’

Many of Vermont’s dairy farms have shuttered, and the forecast is for still fewer — and much larger — operations

Cheese, Please

A Hardwick visitors’ center will feature Cabot Creamery — and the town’s ag history

Herd Mentality e life and times of Cow No. 74

ARTS+CULTURE 46

Queer and There

Vermont towns swell with Pride events in June

An Artist’s Artist Hall Art Foundation presents a survey of works by the late painter Susan Rothenberg

FOOD+DRINK 38

Last Farms Standing

In Chittenden County, a century-old dairy and a high-profile diversified farm hold out against suburban development

After Dairy

New agricultural enterprises are flourishing where cows once grazed

Mind Body Way School

When Earl Ransom was growing up, milking cows at his family’s Rockbottom Farm, there were 24 dairy farms in Strafford. Now his second-generation family farm — home of Strafford Organic Creamery — is the last one remaining. Ransom runs it with his wife, Amy Huyffer, and their four sons. Eva stopped by on a ursday afternoon during the busy haying season.

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As people consume more dairy products, Vermont’s commodity is churned into many forms

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THURSDAY 1-SUNDAY 4

Master of Wine Arts

Beloved Chittenden County beverage institution Shelburne Vineyard hosts its own 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. Wine and cider lovers celebrate over multiple days of wine tastings, cellar tours, food truck dinners, and live music from the likes of Troy Millette, Marcie Hernandez, High Summer and NIIKA.

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SATURDAY 3

Bug Off

Vermonters already annoyed by blackflies blow off some steam at the annual Blackfly Festival, hosted by the Adamant Cooperative. No guarantees you won’t get bitten at the parade, cookout, live music and nature walk, but at least there will be plenty of solidarity.

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SATURDAY 3

Pride and Joy

Queer, trans and allied movers kick off Pride Month and pregame Essex Pride at Sangha Community Pride in Burlington’s Battery Park. Sangha Studio hosts a morning of brunch, tarot readings, glitter, food, drinks and Taylor Swift-themed yoga, with donations benefiting the Essex area’s first-ever Pride festivities.

FRIDAY 2-SUNDAY 4

TAKE A DANCE

ANIMAL Dance presents , an evening of mythical movement directed by Hanna Satterlee, at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center’s Black Box eater in Burlington. Four local dancers weave together vulnerable movement with their personal stories to create an intimate show about human connection. A reception follows on Saturday.

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SATURDAY 3 & SUNDAY 4

Go for Folk

Audiences at Greensboro’s Highland Center for the Arts and Putney’s Next Stage Arts Project enjoy the heartfelt acoustic stylings of “new folk” legend John Gorka. More than 40 years of songwriting and performing inform Gorka’s moving lyrics and sweet vocals. Folk duo Lizzy Mandell and Barry Stockwell open the Putney show.

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THURSDAY 1-SUNDAY 4

Cowabunga, Dude

Enosburg Falls’ annual Vermont Dairy Festival returns with four days of milky mirth. Lactose lovers and cream cravers have a cow over a packed schedule of pageants, baking contests, parades, bike stunts, live music, fun runs, bingo, Texas Hold’em, milking competitions and fireworks.

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ONGOING ’Tis the Season

Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury hosts a new solo show, “Seasonal Majesty,” by Vermont artist Rory Jackson. His oil paintings depict the landscape between Snake Mountain and Stark Mountain throughout the year, from the rain clouds of April and summer sunsets over the hills to autumn streams and snowy forests.

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Hearts

Tender

The Cow in the Room

Sometimes the most obvious stories are the hardest to spot. That was one of the lessons gleaned from the 2015 movie Spotlight, about the team of reporters at the Boston Globe who exposed the systematic abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests in Massachusetts.

For decades, the scandal was right under the paper’s nose, but nobody saw it. Or wanted to see it. Turns out the myopia was worldwide.

Following the Globe’s example, at Seven Days we regularly ask ourselves: Are we missing something that’s right in front of us? Could a local topic be so sacred as to make us blind to it?

That challenge gave rise to our 2018 “Give and Take” series, about the proliferation and outsize economic impact of Vermont’s nonprofit sector. Then came the “Our Towns” issue, in which we took the temperature of ailing rural Vermont. In 2019, guest writer Kate O’Neill spent the entire year reporting “Hooked,” a six-part project showing how the national opioid epidemic was ravaging the Green Mountain State. Last year, we spent nine months and 12 stories explaining Vermont’s housing crisis in “Locked Out,” which covered everything from mortgage rates to mobile home parks.

Which brings us to … cows, the Jerseys and Holsteins dotting Vermont’s verdant hills as well as her tote bags and coffee mugs. We’ve grown numb to the news of Vermont dairy farms giving up and selling out. The slow and steady countdown is easy to tune out.

But is the decline inevitable when, right over the U.S.-Canadian border, milking operations are thriving? What would the state be like without this laborintensive ag enterprise? And what, if anything, is likely to replace it?

Meanwhile, shouldn’t we, the media, make a greater effort to call attention to it?

The stories in this week’s issue of Seven Days explore the state of an agricultural practice that has become synonymous with Vermont — the good, the bad and the by-products.

Instead of covering the topic in a multipart series, we decided to give it special-issue treatment. That allowed editorial staffers — in almost every department — to weigh in.

To provide necessary expertise and context, we called on freelance writer Kirk Kardashian to report

and write the anchor story. He’s a longtime Seven Days contributor who lives with his family in Woodstock and authored the 2012 book Milk Money: Cash, Cows, and the Death of the American Dairy Farm.

We spent months planning and orchestrating this endeavor — and thousands of dollars on freelance fees, photography, illustrations, meals and mileage. All of our ambitious enterprise projects require that kind of investment.

We hope you appreciate this one and consider the questions it raises while contemplating the best place to eat your next creemee.

Paula Routly

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A cow at Maille Dairy in Shelburne

Spilling It

Farmers have stories. Newsman turned Ag Commish Anson Tebbetts is telling them.

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Anson Tebbetts can tell you not only the number of teats on a cow but how to squeeze them without catching a faceful of raw milk. That’s because, long before he left a job in television news to become Vermont’s secretary of agriculture, Tebbetts spent his mornings crouched beneath cows at his parents’ hillside dairy farm — a routine he maintained even after he had become a recognizable face in Vermont.

“I’m not a field guy,” Tebbetts, a Cabot native, said, “but I love animals.”

While there’s no doubt that Tebbetts understands what it’s like to walk in the shoes of the farmers he regulates, just as important has been his ability to talk the talk.

Tebbetts, 57, is the face of Vermont

agriculture, an authentic ambassador for the state’s farmers at a time when the public is more removed than ever from the work they do.

He has filled this role at a precarious time for the industry he grew up in: During his six-year tenure, the number of dairy farms in Vermont has fallen from just over 840 to 501, a decline that has been driven by factors beyond his control.

His task, as he sees it, is to remind Vermonters of the importance of their farms and the people who run them — for the economy, the food system and the landscape.

“Farmers have a wonderful story to tell,” Tebbetts said. “They are stewards of our land. They’re taking care of incredible

animals. They’re feeding people. They have lots of employees and complex systems all working together. And like anyone, they have good days and bad days. So I encourage them to always tell their story, because it’s meaningful and it’s authentic.”

Tebbetts’ own story took shape during the many hours spent in the barn of his parents’ Maple Grove Farm, where the constant company of Boston-based radio announcers convinced him that he, too, wanted to tell stories for a living. After graduating from Cabot High School — where he was prom king, besting the four other boys in his class — Tebbetts headed to Emerson College in Boston to pursue a degree in communications.

The transition wasn’t easy. At the time, newscasters were expected to sound like

Ice Cream ‘Flavor Master’ Howard Wilcox Dies at 80

BY ALISON NOVAK alison@sevendaysvt.com

Before Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, there was Howard Wilcox. e patriarch of the Wilcox Ice Cream company, which was founded in 1928 in Manchester Village, died on May 21 of a heart attack. He was 80.

Wilcox’s roots in Manchester run deep. His family settled there in 1892 and soon established Wilcox Dairy. In 1928 — before freezers were invented — the family started making ice cream and harvested ice from nearby Equinox Pond to keep it cold.

After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1966 with a degree in animal science, Wilcox came home to run the family’s ice cream and milk delivery business while his brother, Gerald, ran their dairy farm. In 1999, the family sold their milk operation to Crowley Foods to focus on ice cream, according to the company’s website.

In 2001, when a fire destroyed Wilcox’s production facility, Howard and his daughter, Christina, kept the business afloat by renting space at other factories so they could process their ice cream, according to a 2018 “Across the Fence” television episode. ey also diversified the business, making it a distributor of regionally produced specialty foods, such as Against the Grain gluten-free baked goods and Half-Baked Pizza.

Reached last week, a spokesperson for the company said grieving family members were not ready to speak with the press.

Known as the “flavor master,” Howard Wilcox was the mastermind behind varieties such as mocha mud pie and raspberry cheesecake. e company distributes its tubs at more than 60 locations across the state, from chains such as Price Chopper and Hannaford to quaint general stores.

Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts said he visited the Wilcox factory last year and was impressed by the way the business had changed with the times, branching out into nondairy frozen desserts and alcohol-infused BUZZBARs, which Wilcox makes for a California-based company.

“Howard and his family … were always thinking about the future, the next project,” Tebbetts said. “Howard loved to make ice cream. He was very, very good at making ice cream.” ➆

Harold Wilcox

Anson Tebbetts walking his miniature donkeys outside his home in Cabot

Flowing Downhill

Lake advocates say Vermont has botched regulating pollution on dairy farms

BY KEVIN MCCALLUM

kevin@sevendaysvt.com

Rob Mann’s spirits soared as he flew over Addison County on March 24 in a Cessna piloted by his son, Caleb, who was taking his parents on a celebratory spin after earning his pilot’s license. Over Panton, however, Mann spotted something below that made his heart sink — a huge plume of brown water flowing into Lake Champlain.

Mann realized that the source of the spreading stain, just south of Aerie Point, was the snow-covered fields of the Vorsteveld dairy farm. After a neighbor’s lawsuit led to a high-profile civil trial in January 2022, a judge had ordered the farm to address its runoff problem.

As they circled back for a closer look, Mann pulled out his iPhone and snapped a few pictures.

“I thought the judgment in the case seemed fair,” said Mann, who lives in Colchester and had read about the trial. “But when I looked down and saw the runoff was still happening, I thought, What’s really changed?”

Vermonters who enjoy the state’s lakes and streams worry about pollution from dairy farms, whose manure and commercial fertilizer can run off into waterways, where it feeds algae blooms and weed growth. Though state regulators have attempted for years to address on-farm

pollution, environmental groups have long argued that the state is too lenient when it comes to addressing violations of the federal Clean Water Act.

Last year, three influential environmental advocacy organizations — the Conservation Law Foundation, the Lake Champlain Committee and the Vermont Natural Resources Council — jointly petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to intervene, essentially saying Vermont needs to get its cow shit together.

Their critique of the unusual way Vermont oversees dairy pollution is not new. The federal agency granted Vermont the authority to administer the Clean Water Act in 1974. Enforcement fell to both the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and the Agency of Natural Resources. But a “stubborn rivalry” between the agencies has grown, according to the environmental groups’ 46-page petition. Drawing from a trove of documents and emails, it paints a bleak picture of systemic dysfunction.

Regulators acknowledge that tensions have existed between the two agencies but say the relationship has improved in recent years — and that their combined

Workers from DeGraaf Dairy spreading manure on a field in Richmond

Burlington Acting Chief Murad Faces Council Vote Again

BY COURTNEY LAMDIN courtney@sevendaysvt.com

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger will try once again to have acting Police Chief Jon Murad confirmed as the city’s top cop.

Weinberger’s first attempt, in January 2022, failed when Progressives on the city council blocked the appointment with a 6-6 tie vote. But elections in March have seemingly shifted the council balance in Murad’s favor. Weinberger is confident he’ll have the seven votes needed when the council considers the appointment again on Monday, June 5.

“I believe he’s going to be confirmed, and we’re going to move forward as a community,” Weinberger said during a press conference last Thursday.

A successful appointment would be a major victory for Weinberger, a Democrat, who has clashed with Progressives over public safety since a June 2020 vote to reduce police staffing through attrition. Weinberger has subsequently pressured councilors to hire more cops — and helped defeat efforts to create more civilian oversight of police.

The city hasn’t had a permanent police chief since December 2019, when Brandon del Pozo resigned amid a social media scandal. Murad was named acting chief in June 2020, just before the council’s police staffing vote.

Officers were initially skeptical of Murad, who, like del Pozo, is a Harvard University graduate and alumnus of the New York Police Department. But Murad eventually won them over by showing up to late-night shooting scenes, taking shifts on holidays and relentlessly pushing to hire more cops.

Supporters have listed these accomplishments as reasons to give Murad the job. But critics, including members of the police commission, have questioned Murad’s commitment to reform.

Murad has also been criticized for his own actions. Last year, he allowed off-duty officers to provide private security at a condo complex, unbeknownst to the mayor. And last summer, he threatened to arrest a trauma surgeon who was treating a gunshot wound victim, according to a complaint filed by the doctor. ➆

they were plucked straight out of Middle America, and Tebbetts had to learn to find the Ts that his Vermont accent had dropped long ago. His stoic, farm-kid demeanor wasn’t the affable, polished presence TV viewers had come to expect. One of his professors finally recommended a fix: Buy a stuffed cow and put it on top of the camera. “Then you’ll smile,” she told him, “because you’ll feel like you’re at home.”

That did the trick. After six years working for radio station WDEV, Tebbetts joined WCAX-TV in 1994, where he was tapped to cover the Statehouse. He became known as a dogged reporter who could quickly digest complex issues — and push officials beyond their comfortable talking points.

Roberta MacDonald, a retired Cabot Creamery executive who once worked for former governor Madeleine Kunin, said Tebbetts represented what had become a dying breed in the television industry: reporters who had been around long enough to “get past just listening and really dig.”

“He had time to do his homework and didn’t just take you at your word,” she said.

Tebbetts also proved to be an equally capable features reporter, according to Roger Garrity, who succeeded Tebbetts as WCAX’s news director after working

with him for years. “For my money, that’s what Anson was best at: finding and telling stories about Vermont and real Vermonters,” Garrity said.

It helped that Tebbetts never strayed far from his modest upbringing. As a young man, he moved into a house on his parents’ property and continued helping out on their farm until his father’s death in 2001.

A Times Argus profile in 1998 described how the then-32-year-old balanced his two lives. “I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t love it,” he told the reporter during an early morning milking. “I just have to take a shower before going on television.”

These days, Tebbetts splits his time between Cabot and South Burlington, where he and his wife, Vicky, own a second home. Back at the family farm, he has an unusual mix of large pets: a pair of sheep and three miniature donkeys that he bought on a whim from an old farmer a couple of years ago.

“Go easy on the ass jokes,” he said to a companion as he took the trio out for a walk earlier this month.

In 2007, when newly appointed agriculture secretary Roger Allbee began looking for a deputy who could help him explain to the public the many changes under way in the dairy industry, Tebbetts came to mind. “He was a perfect fit,” Allbee said, pointing to Tebbetts’ background in farming and his communication skills.

Tebbetts worked under Allbee for two years, then returned to WCAX as

news director. In 2016, he accepted Gov. Phil Scott’s offer to become agriculture secretary.

The cabinet position has historically been filled either by dairymen or their offspring, and all past secretaries have been boosters of the industry. But while he fits the mold, Tebbetts has inherited a far more complex challenge than his predecessors, his former boss said.

“There’s very few people engaged in farming today, and therefore there’s a great lack of understanding of the complexities of working the land,” Allbee said. “Agriculture, it’s science. It’s economics. It’s social. It’s landscape. All these things that are hard for the public to put together.”

Tebbetts oversees a $51 million budget and a staff of nearly 150 with a surprisingly broad charge: The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets regulates everything from gas pumps and deli scales to agricultural water quality. But dairy still looms large, even as the number of farms has plummeted.

That’s partly because dairy farms have been identified as a significant polluter of Vermont’s waterways, spurring environmental groups to argue that the agency tasked with promoting dairy farming should not also be in charge of regulating it.

But it’s also because dairy still holds so much sway over the collective vision of what Vermont is: a rolling landscape dotted with red barns and grazing

Jon Murad (left) and Miro Weinberger

COURTNEY LAMDIN

Anson Tebbetts with his miniature donkeys

cows. Tebbetts, noting that 75 percent of the state’s working lands are still dairy farms, said the look of Vermont could drastically change if dairy farms continue to fold. “So it’s very important that we do our best to protect them,” he added.

There are limits to what the state can do. Dairy farmers need, above all, more money in their pockets, but milk prices are set nationally, and there’s no consensus on whether the state should subsidize the market. People today also are drinking less milk than in the past. And Vermont’s small farms can’t easily compete with the economies of scale seen in sprawling operations out west.

Tebbetts expressed frustration with the federal milk pricing system but said he has tried to focus instead on things he can control. He’s sought to help dairy farmers update their operations through grant programs such as the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center.

While Tebbetts acknowledges that it’s hard to know whether his efforts to promote ag have done much, if anything, to slow the decline of dairying in Vermont, farmers seem to notice that he’s helping them be seen and understood.

Jed Davis, an executive at AgriMark dairy cooperative, recalled how Tebbetts opened a meeting with farmers in Addison County a few years ago by sharing his personal cellphone number from the podium. “He gets out; he’s available,” Davis said. “He’s also the first secretary we’ve had who’s engaged in social media to the extent that he is.” And he’s using his platform to speak “in support of farmers, not in place of them.”

“He’s trying to elevate and center their voices in a conversation that’s critical to this state,” Davis said.

One key constituency Tebbetts appears to still be courting is lawmakers, who gave a lukewarm reception to his two main proposals this year.

They slashed his funding request for the meat processing, maple and produce industries, from $10 million to $3 million. And they funded only half of the $4 million request Tebbetts made for the Working Lands Enterprise Fund, a grant program meant to stimulate economic development in the agricultural and forestry sectors.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture program, which Tebbetts lobbied to have established in Vermont, issues grants to help farmers diversify their businesses, upgrade milk tank capacity and embrace new packaging.

He’s also tried to help struggling dairy farmers pivot to other ventures, such as when his agency awarded a $150,000 grant to the Joneslan Farm in Hyde Park in 2020 to help the fifth-generation farmers transition from cows to goats.

And, to mitigate the impact of new water quality regulations, Tebbetts successfully advocated for an incentive program that pays farmers who reduce phosphorus runoff from their fields.

But perhaps Tebbetts’ most visible efforts have been on social media, where he’s tried to highlight positive stories about farmers: of hope, resiliency and innovation.

During a public tour of the Hardwick goat dairy Bridgman Hill Farm earlier this month, Tebbetts quietly broke away from the crowd to snap pictures with his cellphone. He later whipped out a small GoPro from the back pocket of his Carhartt pants and posed for a selfie in front of some curious goats. He posted the photos to Instagram later that night with the hashtags “#goats #dairy #milk.”

Tebbetts said he harbors no hard feelings about the reductions. But he still wishes he could accomplish more, knowing that the unrelenting pressure on Vermont’s dairy industry will lead to further consolidation and more empty barns. The victims of these changes will likely include families he’s visited over the years. He knows every farm can’t be saved, but that doesn’t mean the losses go down any easier.

“What am I doing wrong that I can’t convince people it’s worth investing in agriculture?” he said, giving voice to his internal fears.

Could his desire to make a greater impact convince him to seek higher office one day? A Republican in a state with a weak GOP bench, Tebbetts is often asked whether he’d throw his hat into the ring. Some think he’d have a shot to succeed his popular boss, Scott, viewing him as cut from the same moderate cloth.

But Tebbetts shrugged off a question about his political ambitions with an answer that could give a future campaign manager heartburn: “I don’t have a grand vision. I don’t have a plan. I just kind of go day by day,” he said.

“If it’s the right opportunity...” he added, trailing off. “We’ll see. But right now, it’s all about agriculture.” ➆

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG THAT I CAN’T CONVINCE PEOPLE IT’S WORTH INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE?

work has significantly reduced runoff from farms.

The petition nevertheless lays out a case that interdepartmental infighting undermines cleanup efforts, confuses farmers, and wastes precious time and taxpayer dollars.

The relationship between regulators is so broken, the groups argue, that if the state can’t fix the problem, the federal government should strip Vermont of its authority to regulate pollution in its waterways.

“In order to achieve the monumental phosphorus reductions we need to clean up the lake, we need a functioning system to regulate those farms,” said Elena Mihaly, director of the Conservation Law Foundation in Vermont. “We have a lot of concern that the structure right now is not set up for success.”

Such criticism has only intensified as state and federal governments have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into reducing phosphorus pollution of Lake Champlain. The money has gone to upgrade sewage plants; to keep runoff from roads, roofs and parking lots out of waterways; and to pay farmers to handle manure in less-polluting ways.

Back in 2017, the two agencies agreed that Agency of Agriculture inspectors would notify Natural Resources about potential Clean Water Action violations on farms and ANR would then decide which agency should investigate.

But in emails stretching back to 2017, the environmental groups found numerous examples of miscommunication and friction between the agencies, including delays in sharing information and disagreements over who was responsible for investigating which complaints.

In one case in 2019, agriculture inspectors documented animal waste and leachate from a silage bunker flowing down a ditch and into a waterway in Enosburg Falls — but didn’t inform the Agency of Natural Resources for five months. When an ANR inspector finally responded, waste was still flowing into the ditch, then to a Missisquoi River tributary.

The river empties into Missisquoi Bay, a shallow section of Lake Champlain plagued by potentially toxic algae blooms.

On other farms, ag agency inspectors also documented overflowing manure pits, leaking piles of composted cow carcasses and ditches full of dark waste making its way toward waterways. But they never shared that information with their environmental agency colleagues, according to the petition.

At times, when the agencies disagreed about jurisdiction, they both decided to investigate a complaint.

Fed up with the feuding, Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore argued in 2020 that the split jurisdiction was fundamentally flawed. In theory, her inspectors were responsible for pollution flowing from specific locations such as barns, manure pits, pipes or ditches, referred to as “point source” pollution. The Agency of Agriculture, meanwhile, was responsible for “nonpoint source” pollution from farms, such as runoff from fields.

In reality, no bright line exists between these sources of farm pollution, she wrote. The upshot: Each agency investigates complaints that it eventually refers to the other, wasting time and confusing both farmers and the public. This creates tension, confusion and delays for all involved, which leads, she wrote, to “more pollution.”

Moore added that her agency’s agricultural enforcement staff of four and a half people focuses on pollution headed for waterways, while the ag agency’s 15 inspectors emphasize preventative measures on farms. She proposed moving those 15 inspectors to her department, creating a single enforcement division for farms.

Drafted during the pandemic state of emergency, her proposal was never taken up by then-secretary of administration Susanne Young.

It made an impression on Jon Groveman, however. The policy and water program director for the Vermont Natural Resources Council and former general counsel for the environmental agency said Moore’s memo shocked him.

“It was really clear that we needed to act,” he said.

The agriculture agency has another role — to promote farming. As economic pressure on dairying has increased over the years, Groveman said, the agency seems to have sought to protect farmers from fines and violations.

“We’ve been stuck in this dynamic literally for decades,” he said.

Sen. Brian Campion (D-Bennington), contends that the ag agency has a conflict of interest. “I don’t see how an agency can both work toward expanding an industry while also being responsible for regulating it,” Campion said. “It doesn’t pass the straight-face test.”

He views the Agency of Natural Resources as the environmental experts,

and he has introduced bills to consolidate water quality enforcement as Moore proposed. They’ve gone nowhere.

Meanwhile, in response to the advocates’ petition, the EPA has met with the signers and officials from both agencies, according to Mikayla Rumph, spokesperson for the EPA’s New England region. EPA workers have also accompanied state officials on farm visits and requested relevant documents, she said. “EPA has committed significant resources over the past year to this review,” Rumph wrote in an email. Because its work is not complete, the EPA had no further comment.

CLF’s Mihaly said she hopes the feds will order the state to consolidate enforcement as Moore suggested or assume the enforcement role itself. The latter option seems unlikely to Vermont Environmental Conservation Commissioner John Beling. It’s more probable that the EPA would suggest improvements, potentially the enforcement consolidation that Moore has proposed, Beling said.

He acknowledged that the agencies’ relationship was poor when he took his job in 2018, but he said it has improved. “I think there was a lack of communication, and, frankly, some of it was on our end,” Beling said. The strains evident in the petition are from emails that are years old, he said.

Laura DiPietro, the Agency of Agriculture’s director of water quality, agreed. “Everyone is working together nicely at this point,” she said.

Mihaly said it’s no surprise regulators are claiming an improved relationship.

“So easy to claim progress without evidence,” she said.

There is evidence, however, of increased inspections and enforcement on farms. In 2016, 38 farms received enforcement from the Agency of Agriculture. Last year, 111 did, according to the agency. Technical visits to farms increased from 600 in 2018 to 880 in 2022.

The differences in how the agencies view their missions — the ag agency focusing on preventative measures on farms and ANR emphasizing legal consequences when those measures miss the mark — serve to strengthen, not weaken, the state’s overall cleanup efforts, DiPietro said.

In the petition, the environmental groups “cherry-picked what they wanted to tell their narrative” and ignored the mountains of evidence of efficient, effective responses to issues, she said.

She and Beling both declined Seven Days’ requests to accompany inspectors on farms. They said it would be inappropriate to ask farmers to consent to media scrutiny of private property.

DiPietro claimed her department is “knocking it out of the park” when it comes to reducing the phosphorus flowing into

Runoff from the Vorsteveld Farm in Panton in March, a year after a court order to clean it up

lakes. Farmers are responsible for more than 90 percent of the drop in phosphorusloading in recent years, she said, and major new investments in water quality will accelerate improvements. Ag Secretary Anson Tebbetts also cited the phosphorus reductions in a written statement and asserted that the current system works.

The confusion farmers face due to the dual jurisdiction is widely acknowledged, however.

Harold DeGraaf’s family has been farming beside the Winooski River in Richmond since the 1970s. They milk about 170 cows and need to draw down their manure pits twice a year.

In mid-May, two of his splendidly filthy tanker trucks sprayed cow manure over a 40-acre field across from a park and ride. DeGraaf said he follows the rules about manure application, but because of his highly visible location, he has regularly

erosion and setting aside buffer zones along waterways. Injecting liquid manure into the soil instead of spreading it atop fields can also reduce the amount of phosphorus that runs into nearby streams. But the equipment is cost-prohibitive for many farmers, and contractors who provide the service are often overwhelmed in the fall and spring, when everyone needs their manure applied, Faulkner explained.

Vicki and Dennis Hopper got fed up waiting for regulators to take action. They sued the Vorsteveld Farm in 2020, alleging that runoff was crossing their property on its way to the lake. They turned to the courts because Vermont’s regulators did nothing to control the pollution, according to their attorney, Merrill Bent.

The court ordered the Vorstevelds to address the flow, but Bent claimed they’ve made no changes.

“They say it’s an impossible order to comply with,” she said, adding that the Hoppers’ next step will likely be asking the court for an enforcement order.

Gerard Vorsteveld acknowledged that the farms owners haven’t yet implemented changes.

“We’re still trying to figure out what we can do differently,” he said.

Former Ben & Jerry’s Tour Guide

Dave Stever Is Its New CEO

BY ANNE WALLACE ALLEN • anne@sevendaysvt.com

had to address complaints from the public. At times, inspectors from two different state agencies have contacted him to inquire about his practices.

Once, he was accused of altering wetlands without a permit when he was only maintaining a ditch, he said. He had to hire a lawyer to disprove the allegation. The experience was a confusing mess, he said.

“You’re supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, but it seems it’s the other way around with us,” he said.

The state can, with significant additional investment, bring its agricultural pollution problem under control, said Joshua Faulkner, a University of Vermont assistant professor and coordinator of the Farming and Climate Change Program. But it’ll take time, he warned.

For generations, the state has been importing nutrients in the form of animal feed and commercial fertilizer. Cows and crops don’t absorb all the phosphorus, which builds up in the soils, waterway sediments and lakes. In effect, the state is asking farmers to fix the problems created by their “fathers and grandfathers,” Faulkner said.

Farmers can reduce phosphorus loss by using cover crops to protect soil from

Shown Mann’s photo from the Cessna, he didn’t doubt that runoff was from his farm. He said other ag enterprises and dairies in the Champlain Valley surely had similar discharges after a storm that month.

“I know we had a bunch of snow one night, and then it melted the next day,” he said. “It’s what happens when you have a bunch of water running over a field.”

A tile drainage system already in the field helps reduce erosion, he said.

The Vorstevelds have previously faced state and local enforcement action; the Agency of Natural Resources fined the farm $21,750 in 2020 for improperly dredging and filling wetlands.

Most of the complaints they faced previously have been dismissed, however, with no enforcement action. If an inspector can’t document that a discharge of agricultural waste has more sediment in it than background levels in the environment, or if it’s not clear where the runoff came from, there isn’t much inspectors can do, according to Sean McVeigh, chief environmental enforcement officer for the Department of Environmental Conservation.

The ag agency’s most recent inspection of the farm, last November, reported few concerns with its operations.

Said Bent, the neighbors’ lawyer, “It’s like they’re going out of their way to say, ‘There is nothing to see here.’” ➆

Ben & Jerry’s has put its localvore values into action by promoting a 34-year employee who rose through its ranks to be the company’s CEO.

Dave Stever started as a tour guide at the Ben & Jerry’s Waterbury factory in 1988. He eventually assumed the role of chief marketing officer, a position he held for 12 years. On May 8, the Ben & Jerry’s board promoted him to the company’s top position, saying Stever is strongly committed to advancing justice and equity in the world — the guiding mission of the premium ice cream brand. He’ll oversee 650 employees in Vermont and the Netherlands.

“He knows Ben & Jerry’s inside and out. He lives it and breathes it,” company cofounder Ben Cohen said in a prepared statement. Cohen stepped down as CEO in 1994.

Stever, a Vermont native, earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont in 1984 and a master’s in business from Saint Michael’s College in 1997.

Through a company spokesperson, Stever declined to speak with Seven Days He succeeds Matthew McCarthy, who recently retired after five years in the top job.

As CEO, Stever will be in charge of an institution that has had a huge influence on the premium ice cream market, corporate social justice work and Vermont, where its Waterbury factory supports local dairy farmers by purchasing their milk and draws as many as 350,000 visitors a year.

Founded in 1978, Ben & Jerry’s made it trendy to buy premium ice cream in a pint container, said Amy Huyffer, CEO at Strafford Organic Creamery, a family operation that produces about 2,000 pints of ice cream per week, as well as bottled milk.

“We didn’t have to educate people why they should buy ice cream in a pint,” said Huyffer, whose company started making ice cream in 2001. “That was the landscape we arrived in.”

Now South Burlington-based Ben & Jerry’s is a wholly owned subsidiary of the consumer products company Unilever. It is allowed to carry on its social mission, an effort led by an

independent board of directors, and vocally supports progressive causes such as racial justice, reparations for descendants of slaves, campaign finance reform, gun control and LGBTQ+ rights.

The arrangement has created waves in the past few years. Ben & Jerry’s independent board sued its owner, seeking to stop Unilever from selling the distribution rights of the ice cream brand in Israel to a local licensee.

Although Israel was one of the company’s first overseas markets, cofounders Cohen and Jerry Greenfield wrote in a 2021 New York Times op-ed: “In our view, ending the sales of ice cream in the occupied territories is one of the most important decisions the company has made in its 43-year history.”

The two sides settled the lawsuit in December.

Ben & Jerry’s makes ice cream at its factories in Waterbury, St. Albans and the Netherlands, as well as at an independently owned factory in Israel. It sells the product in 35 countries.

Although the company signed on to Milk With Dignity, a farmworker-led human rights program, in 2017, it was mentioned in a Times story earlier this year about child workers in its supply chain.

In announcing Stever’s hiring, the company stuck with the positives, noting that the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation gave out $4.35 million in grants last year for justice-focused grassroots organizing. On Tuesday, Ben & Jerry’s voluntarily recognized a unionization effort by some 40 employees at its flagship ice cream shop on Burlington’s Church Street.

Stever is the first person promoted from within the company to the CEO position, said Sean Greenwood, whose official title is “grand poobah/director of PR and comms.”

Greenwood, too, started out as a tour guide in 1988, and he also drove an ice cream truck to Ben & Jerry’s events. At the time, just over 100 people worked at company headquarters in Waterbury, he said. ➆

IT’S LIKE THEY’RE GOING OUT OF THEIR WAY TO SAY, “THERE IS NOTHING TO SEE HERE.”

MERRILL BENT

Dave Stever

Got Milkers?

Migrant workers hold up Vermont’s dairy industry — and are fighting for better working conditions

BY DEREK BROUWER • derek@sevendaysvt.com

Migrant farmhands are here to stay.

Over the past 25 years, workers from Mexico and Central America have become the backbone of Vermont’s dairy industry — as much a part of the rural landscape as the cows they milk. While most are in the United States illegally, they’ve provided a reliable workforce for farmers who need more hired hands but can’t find them locally.

As many as 1,000 migrants work in the state’s milking parlors and dairy barns, doing sometimes dangerous jobs for long hours and low pay, without labor protections that workers in other industries take for granted. Many don’t earn overtime pay or even minimum wage. If they’re hurt on the job, safety inspectors often don’t investigate. Their lives are shaped every day by the risk of deportation. They live where few people look like them or speak their language.

As their numbers have grown, their presence has become more widely acknowledged. “You would have to be living under a rock at this point if you didn’t know the dairy economy in Vermont was being sustained by [migrant] farmworkers,” said Teresa Mares, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Vermont who has studied their experiences. Migrant workers are staying on dairy farms for longer and putting down roots. They’ve organized to push for change and developed blueprints for less exploitative working conditions.

Yet their precarious labor arrangement remains largely unchanged. That reality undermines Vermont’s feel-good image of family farming at a time when consumers are becoming more conscious of how food gets to their tables.

Migrants started milking cows in Vermont in the early 2000s, as low milk prices pressured small Vermont dairy farmers to increase the size of their herds. The year-round nature of dairy work appealed to migrants who had previously picked fruits or vegetables in other states.

UVM associate professor of community development and applied economics Dan Baker occasionally surveys Vermont dairy farmers that hire nonfamily employees to understand the labor force. Of the farms he surveyed in 2010, 56 percent reported hiring some Latino workers; the figure jumped to 94 percent in 2018. That year, Latinos made up more than half of

the full-time hired hands on the farms surveyed.

Delia, a 25-year-old Mexican woman, has been milking cows on a Swanton dairy farm for four years. She found the job through her sister, who has worked there even longer. Like most migrant dairy workers, she lives in housing provided to her on the farm. Delia and her two young children, including a newborn, stay in a humid, moldy basement and share a bathroom and kitchen with six other people, she said.

Delia has stopped working while she cares for her newborn. When she resumes,

her shifts will start at 4 a.m. and end whenever the work is done, no sooner than 2 p.m. “In that time, you don’t have a food break,” she said by phone through a translator. “You just have to find little moments of downtime to grab a bite as best you can.” Delia, who declined to give her last name, said she earns $11 an hour.

The work’s not all bad, she said, but she doesn’t dare to speak up about problems, even when her safety is at stake.

“There are a lot of times when you get kicked by a cow, but you don’t want to say anything, because it’s not like there’s going to be anybody who can come and cover your shift,” she said. “You don’t want to lose that day’s pay or have them fire you.”

U.S. labor laws explicitly exclude agricultural workers from minimum wage, overtime pay and collective bargaining rights. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which enforces workplace safety standards, generally does not investigate

injuries on small farms — even when workers are maimed or killed. As a result, the vast majority of dairy farms operate outside OSHA enforcement, a recent analysis by the food news website Civil Eats found, even though dairy work is hazardous.

Some states have inspected small farms themselves; Vermont does not.

Doing so would take more state money and manpower, Dirk Anderson, director of workers’ compensation and safety for the Vermont Department of Labor said:

“This would be a policy conversation requiring input from the legislature and the administration.”

The enforcement arm of the Department of Labor’s wage and hour division, which can respond to complaints of wage theft or missing meal breaks like those Delia described, is staffed by three people. No one in that division nor the state OSHA office is fluent in Spanish,

I TALK WITH FRIENDS ON ANOTHER FARM WHO TELL ME, “WHAT I WOULDN’T GIVE TO WORK ON A FARM LIKE YOURS.” RUBINAY

Farmworkers Victor Diaz and Ivan Dominguez at Panton’s Vorsteveld Farm in 2019

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RISE OF THE ROBOTS?

The Whitcombs, who run a seven-generation dairy farm in Williston, wanted to remain a family business. “We were committed to not hiring anyone who is in the country illegally,” Mary Whitcomb recently recalled. They were hesitant to employ people whose language they couldn’t speak and who would be living in isolation on the farm.

But they needed help, so they looked into robotic milkers.

Eleven years ago, North Williston Cattle became one of the earliest Vermont farms to install robots to milk cows without the aid of human hands. They have four machines, made by a company named Lely, that can automatically milk 240 Holsteins each day.

Inside the Whitcombs’ barn, four small pens are connected to box-style machines that lure the cows in with treats. As the bovine munches, a laser locates its teats to hook up the pumps. During the four minutes it takes to milk the cow, the machine records more than 100 data points about the animal, including its body temperature and the viscosity of its milk. The robot sanitizes itself before the next cow wanders in. “They do this 24-7,” Whitcomb said. If something goes awry, the robot calls the farmers to alert them.

The Whitcombs are something of an exception. Automation technology has made strides and garnered a lot of buzz, but it has yet to sweep across Vermont dairy farms and isn’t likely to replace migrant labor anytime soon. Just 28 farms use a total of 87 robotic milkers in the state, according to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.

Whitney Hull, a dairy herd management educator with UVM Extension, said there are several reasons. Robots require a large up-front investment — about $1 million, in the Whitcombs’ case — can be expensive to maintain and come with a learning curve. Often, the investment doesn’t pencil out.

Plus, Hull noted, “on a large farm, you’re going to have hired help, regardless of whether you have robots or not.” The jobs that remain may be less attractive to workers, especially migrants, who tend to want lots of hours. The Whitcombs were able to eliminate two and a half positions and convert a mobile home on the farm into a long-term rental. They still employ part-time workers, including high school students, who they say are not easy to find.

officials acknowledged, though the state does have access to translation services over the telephone. Through that process, it has taken many months for farmworkers just to recover several hundred dollars of wrongly withheld wages, according to Will Lambek, an organizer with Burlingtonbased advocacy group Migrant Justice. So, by and large, migrant farmworkers don’t file complaints.

“The state has just proven incapable of enforcing [farmworkers’ rights],” Lambek said.

An investigation by the New York Times , published in February,

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implicated the Vermont dairy industry in a nationwide scandal in which unaccompanied migrant children have been released from federal custody only to perform grueling work for U.S. companies in violation of child labor laws. The story asserted that child laborers were processing milk used in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. It quoted a 19-year-old Middlebury farmworker named Paco Calvo, who described working 12-hour shifts milking cows since he arrived at age 14.

A robotic milking machine at North Williston Cattle

Following the story’s publication, Calvo released a statement through Migrant Justice clarifying that he came to the country with his father “in search of a better life with more opportunities” and worked on dairy farms alongside him. The conditions at his first farm in Addison County were “terrible,” he said. Then he moved in 2018 to a farm that was participating in a worker-developed program called Milk With Dignity, where he put in only four-hour shifts. “The treatment here is more respectful because the program can intervene if there’s any abuse or if they violate my rights,” he said.

Child labor laws are particularly lax in agriculture; children younger than 16 can milk cows under certain circumstances. The state Department of Labor hasn’t received any complaints of illegal child labor on dairy farms in the past 10 years, general counsel Robert Depper said. Migrant Justice “occasionally” hears about teens ages 14 or 15 working long hours, according to Lambek.

UVM’s Baker said his surveys haven’t pointed to widespread mistreatment or exploitation of migrant workers, though 20 to 30 percent of them reported serious housing quality issues.

“While not every worker feels they are treated well, the majority do,” he said.

Separate surveys administered by Migrant Justice, however, give a different sense of workers’ experiences. A 2021 paper published by UVM associate professor Bindu Panikkar, who studies environmental health, analyzed the Migrant Justice data and concluded that migrant farmworkers in Vermont receive inadequate training and insufficient safety equipment, which lead to avoidable injuries and health problems.

“The pandemic is a wake-up call to start doing things differently, to address the inequities within the workspaces of these essential jobs,” Panikkar wrote.

Migrant farmworkers face barriers to obtaining health care, though providers are slowly getting better at accommodating them, said Naomi Wolcott-MacCausland, the migrant health coordinator for UVM Extension. Translation services have improved, at least in exam rooms, and some hospitals now consider household members who live in Mexico when calculating whether patients qualify for financial assistance. Dental and mental health care remain especially tough to find and afford, she said.

As farmworkers stay in Vermont for longer periods of time, their health care needs have become more serious, noted

Julia Doucet, an outreach nurse at the Open Door Clinic, a free health care provider in Addison County that primarily serves migrants. Dairy workers tend to spend most of their time on the farm, and many adopt diets of processed foods and sugary drinks.

“It’s troubling to see young, healthy guys who come here … then five years later are considered obese because of, primarily, lifestyle,” she said.

mechanized gutter scraper on a Vermont farm.

The group has successfully lobbied for driving privileges for undocumented residents and for statewide policies that limit the cooperation of state and local authorities with federal immigration agents.

For nearly a decade, Migrant Justice has pushed to improve working conditions on dairy farms by pressuring companies that buy Vermont milk. Its Milk With Dignity campaign is built on a set of enforceable workplace standards called a code of conduct. Companies can commit to buying milk from farms that adhere to the code — and to paying those farmers a premium price.

problems. The Harvard Business Review recently cited this as a rare example of an employee call line that “really works” and can resolve complaints quickly.

Since 2019, workers have pressured Hannaford, a regional grocery store chain based in Maine that sells milk under its name brand, to join Milk With Dignity. They’ve marched near Hannaford headquarters and staged multistate organizing tours throughout the Northeast, though the company has never met with the activists.

Other programs seek to improve aspects of migrant farmworkers’ lives, including a new Champlain Housing Trust-administered fund that provides $30,000 forgivable loans for repairs to farmworker housing.

Farmworkers themselves, however, have been doggedly pursuing broader reforms. Their advocacy organization, Migrant Justice, formed in the wake of the 2009 death of José Obeth Santiz Cruz, a 20-year-old from Chiapas, Mexico, who was killed when he was pulled into a

The approach, modeled on one that Florida vegetable pickers created, acknowledges that farmers themselves are largely at the mercy of broader market forces. “What I find really compelling,” Mares, the UVM anthropologist said, “is that it looks to those who hold the most power in our food system — which is typically large-scale corporate buyers — as the entities that actually need to pay for those improvements.”

In 2017, Ben & Jerry’s became the first — and, so far, only — company to sign on to Milk With Dignity. By 2021, there were 41 farms employing 209 nonfamily workers enrolled in the program as a result of Ben & Jerry’s participation, according to the Milk With Dignity Standards Council’s latest annual report. Workers have called the Standards Council’s confidential hotline hundreds of times to report farm

At a recent stop at the Richmond Free Library, Migrant Justice organizers showed attendees a video testimonial from a farmworker named Jesús Zúñiga, who lost a toe while operating a malfunctioning skid steer.

“I want you all to know that not everything is good on these farms,” Zúñiga said in the video, as he leaned on crutches.

Rubinay, a 26-year-old Mexican migrant who works on an Addison County farm, said through a translator that Milk With Dignity improved his wages and schedule and eased his fear of speaking up on the farm. He declined to provide his last name.

Rubinay alternates between 13-hour and seven-hour workdays, including a dinner break, and gets paid vacations and sick time. He said he earns $13.75 per hour and lives with his wife and another couple in employer housing near the farm.

“I talk with friends on another farm who tell me, ‘What I wouldn’t give to work on a farm like yours,’” he said. ➆

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Gregory Supernovich

FEBRUARY 11, 1948MAY 23, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, VT.

Gregory “Greg” Supernovich peacefully transitioned on to the afterlife around 9 a.m. on May 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family in Springfield, Vt. Greg was a professor at Castleton University, community organizer, writer and world traveler. He leaves behind his two sons, Isaac Supernovich and Jonah Supernovich; as well as his former wife, Patricia “Pat” D’Andrea; and his siblings, Nanette Gregory, Jamie McClave and Paul Super.

Greg was born on February 11, 1948, in McKeesport, Pa. He attended Rutgers University and graduated in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He graduated

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as a key organizer of the Coalition to Halt Genocide, an organization of 30 volunteers who helped resettle nearly 100 Bosnian refugees in the Middlebury area. In 2014, he self-published a romance novel, Atlantic LoveSong. Greg was a world traveler and visited 20 countries in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In 2015, he lived in ailand and taught English at Burapha University.

Stephen Ross

AUGUST 12, 1948MAY 28, 2023 BURLINGTON, VT.

Stephen Sewell Ross passed on to meet the Buddha on May 28, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His parents, Tipton S. Ross and Martha L. Ross, moved the family to Burlington, Vt., in 1960, when Tipton was transferred by GE to the plant there.

Connor Oliver Lewis

JUNE 8, 2002-JUNE 2, 2017

Six years ago, God gave you wings, and you became an angel. Not a day passes that we don’t think about you and miss you. You will always be in our hearts. We love you so much.

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from Boston University with a master’s in broadcast journalism in 1980, and he stayed in the Boston area and worked in journalism. He met Pat working at the EPA, and the couple moved to Middlebury, Vt., in 1990. He began teaching as an adjunct English professor at Castleton in 1991, where he taught for 30 years. In 1993, he was outraged by war in Yugoslavia and the genocide against the Bosnian people. He joined Samuel Fogel

A celebration of life will be held for Greg in Middlebury in late August or early September. ose who are interested in attending should contact his son by email at gregscelebration oflife@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Amnesty International to help create a more peaceful and loving world, just like Greg imagined, at donate. amnestyusa.org. A full obituary of Greg’s life can be found at davismemorialchapel.net.

Steve graduated from South Burlington High School in 1967. He then attended the University of Vermont and graduated with a degree in political science.

Bartending was something Steve enjoyed for many years — at the Radisson, Hotel Vermont and the infamous Tuts. He had many faithful customers, and the place was always a party!

Steve was always passionate about antiques and for many years had a side business selling “smalls.” As a local history buff, he was a member of the Chittenden County Historical Society. He seemed to know the history

Fred Abrahams

1934-2022

BRATTLEBORO, VT.

Fred J. Abrahams passed away at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital on July 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Abrahams, and daughter, Heather Abrahams, both of Rhode Island.

Charles Wolf

1932-2023

A memorial service for Charlie Wolf will be held at the First Congregational Church of Burlington, UCC on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 10 a.m. It will be available via streaming on the day of the service at firstchurch burlington.org. Charlie’s obituary can be found at gregorycremation.com/ obituaries.

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of just about every house in Burlington.

Steve then found the passion that would take him to retirement, as a social worker in the state’s Reach Up Program. He worked with single moms who were putting their lives back together, and he loved being a part of that process. When his mom decided to stop driving, he asked if she would give her car to one of his clients, which she was happy to do.

For much of Steve’s adult life, he suffered from several illnesses, including treatment-resistant depression. No matter how badly he was feeling, he would always say, “But I’ll be

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OK.” at was his spirit. And despite all he went through, he maintained a wonderful sense of humor. His laugh made his eyes twinkle.

Steve was grateful to have had some wonderful longtime friends: Jamie Balch, Rick (Hac) Bono, Terry Pitts and Shawn Nolan.

Steve is survived by his brother David Ross and sister Sally Ross. He also leaves his nieces and nephews, Katie Ross, Evan Ross, Tipton Ross Nolan and Bryn Ross Nolan.

In tribute to Steve, please reach out to someone, particularly someone suffering from a mental illness, with a visit or a kind word. A small gesture can mean so much.

e family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at the Converse Home and Bayada Hospice, as well as Karen Sokol, MD, for the many years of providing medical care and kindness to Steve.

ere will be a small celebration of Steve’s life in October. If you would like to be notified, please email Sally at sallyrr88@gmail. com.

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On May 1, 2023, at 10:45 a.m., James and Amanda (Walker) Danyow welcomed their first son: Waylon James Danyow, 8 pounds, 8 ounces, 22 inches.

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BY KIRK KARDASHIAN

‘GET BIG OR GET OUT’

Five years or so ago, dairy farming stopped being fun for Robert Bassett.

He had taken pleasure for 30 years in managing his herd, working outdoors and being his own boss. He had chosen this life, dropping out of college, abandoning his plans to become an engineer, and returning to the 98 acres his grandfather and father had farmed since 1945. The Bassett Farm was a landscape of flat pastures, hillside forest, red barns and Jersey cows less than two miles from the Woodstock Village Green. He felt a deep connection to the land.

For three decades, Bassett rode the steep ups and downs in milk prices and found ways to manage rising costs. He held on when the family’s 240-year-old farmhouse burned to the ground.

But a persistent oversupply of milk in the U.S. depressed prices paid to farmers so much, for so long, that most dairies like his hadn’t seen positive balance sheets in years. Bassett, 55, was growing weary of toiling for such little return. His 100-cow farm was just too small to operate with the same e ciency as the emerging 1,000-cow dairies in Vermont, and he couldn’t a ord to expand.

So, last fall, Bassett sold his herd. He is trying to figure out what to do next. For the first time in more than 75 years, no Bassett is milking cows in Woodstock. In fact, few people are. Bassett’s farm was the last remaining dairy in town, aside from the nonprofit Billings Farm & Museum.

have shuttered, and the forecast is for still fewer — and much larger — operations

Robert Bassett on his former dairy farm

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As he sat at his kitchen table one April morning and reflected on the state of the dairy industry in Vermont, Bassett offered a simple thesis.

“There’s no money in it,” he said. “You’ve got to get big or get out.”

Many have gotten out. The business that shaped Vermont’s landscape for more than 150 years has been largely transformed into an industry that a 1950 hill farmer would not recognize.

That year, Vermont was home to 11,000 dairy farms. Today, there are 508. Because what farmers are paid for milk rarely covers what it cost them to produce it, they search for economies of scale — to milk more and more cows and spread the expenses over the larger revenue. From 2012 to 2022, that resulted in a 44 percent decrease in the number of small Vermont farms, defined as those with fewer than 200 cows.

Others, as Bassett noted, got big. Even as the number of dairy farms overall declined, those with 700-plus cows more than doubled, to 35.

What hasn’t changed significantly is how much milk Vermont dairy farms produce. Despite the industry’s much publicized economic

problems, it still generates a staggering 2.5 billion pounds of milk a year, or roughly 300 million gallons. Dairy farmers spend $500 million annually for goods and services and accounted for 6,000 to 7,000 jobs in the state, the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development found in 2015.

The industry has long enjoyed the state’s backing. As State Auditor Doug Hoffer reported in 2021, Vermont spent more than $285 million supporting and cleaning up after the dairy industry between 2010 and 2019.

Less tangibly, dairy is largely responsible for the way rural Vermont looks and markets itself to tourists, and it has long nurtured the state’s ethos of hard work and self-reliance.

Dairy has even produced folk heroes such as Fred Tuttle, the Tunbridge farmer who entered the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 1998, challenging Jack McMullen, a wealthy businessman from Massachusetts. In an unforgettable exchange during a debate, Tuttle queried his opponent, “How many teats does a Holstein have, and how many does a Jersey have?”

McMullen guessed six, which is two too many. Tuttle beat him to win the GOP nomination by 10 points and then endorsed incumbent Democrat Patrick Leahy, who easily won reelection.

The industry also has downsides. Many farms have come to rely on underpaid and overworked undocumented laborers from Mexico and Central America, some of whom live in substandard conditions. Nutrient runoff from farms has fouled waterways and fed blooms of toxic algae. The larger the farm, the greater the potential for pollution problems.

The loss of small dairy farms has engendered 40 years of angst among policy makers, legislators and many Vermont residents. A parade of special commissions, legislative studies and independent groups has issued reports that attempt to answer the question: How can Vermont save its dairy farms?

Vermont Dairy Farms by County 2023

In light of farms’ labor and environmental missteps, however, some have a different query: Should dairy be saved?

Vermont can’t do much to bend the curve. The price of commodity dairy — bulk milk sold into the regional market — is driven by federal regulation and national market forces that make it difficult, perhaps impossible, for public policy to save the state’s traditional dairy farms.

These days, as Americans drink less milk but consume more dairy overall — in cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter — the bulk of Vermont’s milk is processed into other products and exported around the country and the world.

Markets have always shaped Vermont agriculture. Lessons from the past, and a survey of the present, offer insight into the future of the state’s dairy industry.

Jen Miller describes the economic situation for organic dairy farmers in three words:

“total shit show.”

The Bassett Farm in Woodstock

RISING TO THE TOP

Dairy wasn’t always the darling of Vermont. Early settlers generally produced food for their families, but they also sold extra goods in local or regional markets. Vermont’s first true cash crop was wheat, which was made marketable by the opening of canals on Lake Champlain, the Connecticut River and the Hudson River. The Gleaner, berthed in St. Albans, was the first ship to pass through the Champlain Canal, in 1823. It headed to New York laden with wheat and potash.

Newfound access to larger markets was a mixed blessing. Canals enabled farms to scale up and sell more wheat but also allowed midwestern farmers to ship cheaper grain back east. Growing wheat in Vermont was a risky proposition; crops often succumbed to spring frosts, blights and soil exhaustion. By 1826, Vermonters realized it was easier to buy flour from the Midwest than to produce their own. Wheat’s moment was over.

Then, in 1828, Congress enacted a protective tari on imported wool and triggered a sheep-farming craze. To feed thriving textile mills in southern New England, Vermonters cleared thousands of acres for grazing and acquired huge numbers of sheep — 2.1 million by the mid1830s. But yet again, western states began to undercut Vermont, shipping cheaper wool back east. By 1846, the wool tari s had been dropped, and Vermont flocks shrunk accordingly.

Through the wheat and wool booms, milk was always in the background as a reliable food staple. Because it was perishable, milk was consumed locally. As salted butter and cheese, however, in the cold months it could be transported to distant markets.

Then along came the Yankee ingenuity of Vermonter Jonas Wilder, who designed the fi rst refrigerator railcars, which were put into service in 1852 by Vermont Central Railroad. Vermont’s dairy rush was on. By the dawn of the 20th century, Vermont was the country’s leading producer of butter.

When midwestern farms started shipping cheaper butter and cheese back east, Vermont’s farmers pivoted again, to selling fluid milk to northeastern cities. By 1928, the state provided two-thirds of Boston’s milk. Dairy soon accounted for 65 percent of the income of Vermont farms.

Still, commercial dairy farms as we know them didn’t yet exist in the Green Mountains. Instead, as University of Vermont historian Dona Brown explained, thousands of small farms had “maybe six milking cows.

GOING MISSING

“Yeah, they’re making a little money,” she continued, “but they’re also providing for themselves and for local markets and making maple syrup and selling wood.”

The Great Depression gave rise to the federal milk marketing order, a national pricing system designed to balance regional milk supply and prices. The marketing order, still in place, sets minimum prices that processors must pay dairy farmers for milk, which ensure an adequate regional supply and relatively stable prices for consumers.

That price is based on the supply and demand in di erent regions and usually tracks dairy commodities traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In the Northeast, where the cost of production is highest, the milk price is usually just a few cents more than it is in western and southern states, which produce milk more cheaply.

The marketing order has created a perverse incentive.

“You have a general reaction from farmers when prices go down to increase production to become more efficient, thereby worsening the too-much-supply problem,” said Don Seville, the executive director of the nonprofit Sustainable Food Lab in Hartland. And in regions where there’s unmet demand, farmers up their production to take advantage of higher prices. All roads eventually lead to increased supply — and lower prices. This federal pricing scheme has caused Vermont’s farm numbers to drop steadily for the past 90 years.

That has intersected with the state’s e orts to promote tourism and market

Vermont to outsiders as an unspoiled rural paradise.

A 1931 report of the Vermont Commission on Country Life advocated for wooing flatlanders to visit Vermont and purchase abandoned hill farms as second homes. Vermont Life magazine, which was launched in 1946, helped promote the idea. The magazine presented alluring full-color spreads of Vermont farm scenes — green pastures, red barns, black-and-white cows — along with iconic images of the Green Mountains and natural landscapes. This charm offensive helped the state become synonymous with dairy farming in the minds of out-of-staters.

After World War II, a cascade of technological advances led to greater e ciency for dairy operations — and a wave of farm consolidation. Many hill farms couldn’t a ord to invest in bulk milk tanks and milking machines and so were abandoned. Larger herds, synthetic fertilizers, better tractors and a farm credit system to finance it all contributed to the ever-growing size of farms.

DAIRY’S DOWNSIDE

In the early 1970s, a typical Vermont farm family could handle up to 40 cows without outside help. But as herds grew, farmers had to hire employees — no easy task. The hours of a milker are long, and the job is physically demanding; turnover rates are high. Because most farms are exempt from labor laws, farmworkers haven’t been able to organize or demand better pay.

e Bassett Farm in Woodstock

We’re trying to change the culture of how we farm.

As the U.S. standard of living has steadily improved over the decades, a dwindling number of Americans has been willing to do that hard, dirty work for a poor hourly wage. But in the early 2000s, undocumented Mexican immigrants began arriving in Vermont. They were eager to earn more than they could in Mexico so they could send money back home to their families. Over the past couple of decades, this has profoundly changed the face of dairy’s workforce.

It commits farms in the company’s supply chain to adhere to a list of standards for decent working conditions. Most of the milk for Ben & Jerry’s global ice cream production is sourced from farms in Vermont and New York, so the Milk With Dignity agreement applies to about 50 Vermont farms employing 200 immigrants. Migrant Justice is now pressuring the Hannaford supermarket chain, one of the major milk buyers in the region, to sign the agreement in hopes of getting more New England farms to commit to better standards.

Most Vermonters don’t see the poor working and living conditions of the farmworkers in their state. Much more apparent to them: the cyanobacteria blooms on Lake Champlain and other waterways that are caused, in part, by too much manure runoff. Farms some-

The Burlington-based farmworker advocacy organization Migrant Justice estimates that close to 1,000 undocumented people work on Vermont dairy farms today. Because of their immigration status and the language barrier, these workers rarely leave the farm. They feel they have little recourse when their living conditions are substandard or when they are exploited.

A survey by Migrant Justice in 2014 found that 40 percent of these farmworkers were being paid less than the minimum wage, which at the time was $8.63 an hour. Today, the starting wage on many Vermont dairy farms is not much higher, at $10.50 per hour. Many of these milkers are working 12- to 14-hour shifts without breaks and averaging 60 to 80 hours per week. Paid sick days and holidays are almost unheard of.

Conditions for some migrant farmworkers improved after 2017, when Migrant Justice convinced Ben & Jerry’s to sign the Milk With Dignity agreement.

times struggle to manage manure, and the excess drains into streams, rivers and lakes. Phosphorus in the manure feeds algae, which can lead to large, toxic blooms that turn water green and force beaches to close.

Cyanobacteria blooms have been documented in Lake Champlain since the 1970s. In 2002, excess phosphorus in the lake was so high that — to comply with the federal Clean Water Act — the states of Vermont and New York adopted phosphorus-reduction goals. In 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found Vermont’s plan inadequate, which resulted in a new one five years later. In its 2016 plan, the EPA concluded that agriculture was responsible for 41 percent of the phosphorus load in the lake between 2001 and 2010. Today, Vermont’s Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets works with farmers to put into place strategies such as rotational grazing, fencing to

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Corse Farm Dairy in Whitingham

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keep cows away from waterways, cover cropping and injecting manure into fields instead of spreading it.

Such practices will help, but the cyanobacteria blooms aren’t expected to disappear anytime soon.

“It’s going to take some time to remediate the issues that have been caused over the past two centuries,” said Nina Gage, the agency’s deputy director of water quality. “We’ve got a lot of work to do. We’re trying to change the culture of how we farm.”

ON CORSE

In the town of Whitingham on Vermont’s southern border, the Corse Farm Dairy has an abundance of green pastures and a dazzling view of the Berkshires to the south. The Corse family has been farming its land on a rolling plateau 2,000 feet above sea level since 1868. Its 55 milking cows are probably some of the happiest bovines in the state.

Leon Corse, 69, graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in plant and soil science. When he returned home to run the farm, he spent the next 10 years unlearning his studies.

At the time, the common tenets encouraged farmers to feed their cows corn and grain to maximize milk production. But the farm’s soil was full of rocks and classified as “hilly upland till,” which means it grows one type of plant especially well: cool-season perennials, such as grasses. The farm had never grown corn, and Leon decided he wasn’t about to start.

“I realized that the land needed to be farmed the way it wanted to be farmed,” he said, “and I wasn’t going to fight with it anymore.” That meant no tilling or plowing or planting. Instead, he would manage the land with a perennial grass system.

The Corse farm never confined its cows; their diet was all grass, all the time.

In the 1960s, the family began rotationally grazing their animals, which involved constantly moving fences to let the cows browse in fresh paddocks of grass, while previously grazed areas were allowed to regrow. The stellar results in the milk tank and the healthy green pastures convinced Leon and his father that they were doing the right thing.

Before organic dairy farming became a separate category of the industry, the Corse farm was close to that standard, which calls for using only certified organic inputs and pasturing cows for at least 120 days per year.

Consumers who are health and environmentally minded pay a premium for

How far is the milk truck willing to travel?

How far can the farmer travel to get the equipment fixed?

products that are free of potentially harmful chemicals and better for the land. In 2005, when the Organic Valley cooperative came to the area to buy more organic milk, Leon called his daughter Abbie and asked her whether she thought the farm should make the change. She was working at the Flynn performing arts center in Burlington at the time, and she sensed that organic was the future of Vermont dairying.

Leon took Abbie’s advice and spent the next three years transitioning their 55 milking cows to meet the organic standards, feeding them only organic hay and grain. They shipped their first load of organic milk in May 2008, and Abbie returned to help run the farm the following September.

“I’ve only ever been an organic farmer,” she said.

Leon is still at it every day. When Seven Days visited recently, he sported a cut below one eye. He explained that a Jersey named Marshmallow had delivered a hearty kick during milking — but he finished his work all the same.

Like many Vermont farmers in the early 2000s, the Corses were attracted

Yearlings in the pasture at Corse Farm

Leon Corse

Abbie Corse feeding a herd of yearlings

to organic dairying purely for economic reasons. The organic food movement was strong and growing, and there was a healthy, unmet demand for organic milk products. Plus, organic milk processors such as Stonyfield Organic and Organic Valley were not regulated by the federal milk marketing order, so they could pay farmers a milk price that reflected the cost of production. In 1992, Vermont didn’t have a single organic dairy farm. By 2007, there were 204.

Just as they had shifted from wheat to wool to milk, Vermont farmers were again looking for the next competitive advantage, and organic, which is well suited to smaller farms, was it.

And, as it does, history has repeated itself. Huge western dairies took advantage of a loophole in the organic standards and converted to organic, then flooded the market. Since 2015, a glut of organic dairy products has depressed organic milk prices.

To make matters worse, global events, including a trade dispute with India and the war in Ukraine, have caused the price of organic grain to spike. Last year, rampant inflation dealt the industry another blow, as organic consumers became more price sensitive. They started switching to store-brand organic products from the likes of Walmart or stopped buying organic altogether.

Jen Miller, the farmer services director at the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, a nonprofit organization that promotes organic practices, describes the economic situation for organic dairy farmers in three words: “total shit show.”

Organic farm numbers bear that out. By the end of April, their number in Vermont had declined to 127. Many organic farms are on the verge of giving up, and farmers are hoping for federal and state assistance, which is on the way

this summer. (The state budget approved by the legislature but vetoed last week by Gov. Phil Scott contains $6.9 million in relief for organic dairy farms.) But it might be too late for a lot of these ag enterprises.

Those that shut down are probably not coming back because it’s usually too expensive for young farmers to start a dairy farm from scratch. The ones who hang on, though, could be well positioned.

According to Britt Lundgren, the senior director of sustainability and government affairs at Stonyfield Organic, nearly half of all the milk produced in the U.S. comes from regions that are under drought stress, and the dry conditions are likely to worsen. Climate experts don’t expect New England to face severe droughts.

Furthermore, Northeast organic dairies are probably the most environmentally sustainable in the country, as they use practices that build soil health and climate resiliency, such as rotational and regenerative grazing. They don’t use pesticides or fertilizers made with fossil fuels.

“For long-term food security, it makes sense to invest in and promote dairy production in the Northeast,” Lundgren said. “While we’re having trouble in organic now, it continues to be the best model financially for dairy producers in this region. But we have to get through this tight spot first.”

Corse Farm Dairy is not closing anytime soon. Abbie Corse acknowledged its enviable position.

“My father is an incredible farmer,” she said. “My parents and grandparents created an impressively managed business that’s been around for 155 years.”

The farm has no mortgage. It doesn’t use a lot of expensive equipment. Solar

From left: Herd manager Mackenzie Wallace holding his daughter Oaklyn, Leon Corse and his daughter Abbie Corse

panels on the barn provide 95 percent of its electricity.

The farm supports Abbie’s parents and a herd manager, who recently began working full time. Abbie’s husband is a general contractor. She’s the first Corse to benefit from off-farm earnings.

Even if they can sustain their own farm, though, the Corses know they can’t survive in a vacuum. Eventually, if the farm numbers dwindle much more, the agricultural infrastructure they rely on will start to vanish.

“How far is the milk truck willing to travel?” Leon asked. “How far can the farmer travel to get the equipment fixed?”

SPOILAGE DATE?

No one really knows what the tipping point is for the dairy industry in Vermont, but we might find out in the next 10 years. If the past decade’s trends continue, then by 2033, a mere 63 conventional dairy farms would remain. Those farms would milk 1,800 or so cows apiece, which would maintain the state’s current rate of milk production, but they would still be competing against 10,000-cow dairies in the western states.

What would those Vermont farms look like? A visit to Blue Spruce Farm, a 5,000acre, 1,500-cow operation in Bridport, offers a glimpse.

Founded in 1958 by Norman and MaryRose Audet with fewer than 80 cows, the farm has grown into one of the state’s largest dairies. The family has grown, too; 10 of the farms’ 30 workers are descendants of Norman and Mary-Rose.

Blue Spruce Farm doesn’t look much like the iconic picture of a Vermont dairy farm. Its 121-foot-tall wind turbine is visible from Route 22A, rising above three green metal barns, which are roughly 512 by 108 feet. The Holstein and Ayrshire cows spend most of their time inside the freestall barns, eating a ration of hay mixed with grain. Fans circulate air, and the walls are open. In cold weather, they can be closed.

Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean dirtier, and Blue Spruce has embraced innovation. Its wind turbine, installed in 2013, produces 176,000 kilowatt hours of renewable electricity per year. The farm’s manure generates more energy.

In 2005, Blue Spruce was the first dairy farm to sign on to Green Mountain Power’s Cow Power program, which pays dairy farms to produce electricity. Waste is collected in a 16-foot-deep anaerobic biodigester dug into the ground like a swimming pool. Methane from the manure fuels a generator, which in turn

feeds enough electricity onto the grid to power more than 300 homes. In addition to capturing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, the biodigester “cooks” the undigested plant matter from the manure and turns it into soft bedding for the cows.

The biodigester also separates 70 percent or more of the phosphorus from the liquid manure, and it is injected into the farm’s fields — an improvement over simply spreading manure, which leads to runoff. In the spring, Blue Spruce’s planters push seeds into the ground without disturbing the soil structure.

“As a large farm organization, we can’t have nutrient runoff,” said Marie Audet, who grew up on a dairy farm in Middlebury and married Norman and Mary-Rose’s son Eugene. “We’ve taken that to another level by improving the quality of our soils by cover cropping and no-till planting.”

The Audets are members of the AgriMark co-op, which produces the Cabot Creamery brand of dairy products. Cognizant of the perennial oversupply of milk, Agri-Mark discourages its farmers from increasing their milk production by paying them much less for any milk they generate over a predetermined quota. In effect, the Audets have stopped growing their herd.

To remain viable in the face of growing grain costs, the Audets are aiming to cultivate their own. They are investing $2 million in machinery to harvest and dry the soybean and corn they raise.

“This is a new skill set for us, and we’re learning,” said Marie Audet, who was

inducted into the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2019 as a notable agricultural innovator. “But we’re confident it will save us money and pay for itself rather quickly.”

To be sustainable, Vermont’s dairy farms will likely need to be as forward-thinking as Blue Spruce Farm and Corse Farm Dairy.

Currently, when dairy farms stop milking, the land is often used to graze other farmers’ heifers or to raise their crops. But if those other farms disappear, so would the demand for those services. It’s easy to imagine farmers, in need of retirement income they couldn’t amass while dairying,

selling their land to developers who would build housing. Or maybe the dairy farms would continue to transition into farms for beef, cannabis, hops and solar.

Laura Ginsburg, the dairy developments and innovation chief at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, takes an all-of-the-above approach.

“From the agency’s perspective, we want to support farmers who want to stay in production, those who want to diversify, and those who want to stop dairy farming and do something else,” she said. “There are a lot of paths we can help people find,

Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport

A worker in the milking barn at Blue Spruce Farm

whether it’s technical assistance in business viability, or grant funds if they’re thinking about processing their own milk or switching over to goats.”

At the same time, she acknowledged that, as long as Vermont operates under the federal milk price system, there’s a limit to what the state can do to aid farmers.

Over the years, dairy policy experts in Vermont have looked to Canada for a potential alternative system. A milksupply quota there keeps farm milk prices high enough to provide farmers a decent living. That may explain why dairy farms north of the border often look a little shinier than their Vermont counterparts.

The system works only because the government has also prohibited milk imports and exports. Without that trade embargo, cheaper American milk would flood Canada, disrupt the supply balance and lower prices.

Such a supply quota is unlikely to get traction in the United States, according to the Sustainable Food Lab, which researched the issue. American farmers don’t like being told what to do. Further, said the lab’s executive director, Seville, states with very large dairies that produce milk cheaply don’t see the need for change. The move would also cost Vermont producers their export sales.

Despite all of that, Seville doesn’t think Vermont should give up on the idea. “The Québec system was really inspirational,” he said. “To see a farmer with 350 cows making a good livelihood and being able to invest in renewable energy — there’s something there we haven’t looked at enough yet.”

For longtime Vermont dairy critic James Maroney, there’s only one thing Vermont can do to save its dairy industry: force all the farms to become organic. A former organic dairy farmer, he has an intriguing rationale. In his analysis, Vermont’s Global Warming Solutions Act makes conventional dairy farming untenable. Passed in 2020, the act requires the state to reduce carbon emissions to 26 percent below 2005 levels by 2025 and ultimately to 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2050.

“Conventional dairy is wholly dependent on fossil fuels,” Maroney said, in the form of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and is thus bound to run afoul of the law.

Maroney’s remedy would be to market products under a premium “Vermont Organic” brand. In his mind, this would both solve the industry’s pollution problems and create a viable business model for small- and mediumsize dairies. As the first emissions target approaches, Maroney aims to push harder for his plan, which he acknowledges doesn’t stand a chance.

“Most likely, the trend toward bigger and fewer farms will continue,” he said. “And Vermont is not ideally suited to farms with 5,000 cows, which means the Vermont dairy industry will just continue to dwindle into nothing.”

“Nothing” is a dire prediction. But his other prognostication echoes that of Robert Bassett in Woodstock. As the churn continues in Vermont’s dairy industry, a few farms will get bigger — and more farmers, like Bassett, will get out. ➆

Cows at Blue Spruce Farm

Cheese, Please

A Hardwick visitors’ center will feature Cabot Creamery — and the town’s ag history

BY ANNE WALLACE ALLEN • anne@sevendaysvt.com

Vitality is returning to Hardwick’s iconic yellow barn, a large, gambrel-roof dairy that was home to the Greensboro Garage for 30 years and has been empty since 2017. The 19th-century structure on Route 15 is being renovated to hold a Cabot Creamery visitors’ center that will sell Vermont food products — including lots of cheese.

The building, which is expected to open next spring, will offer interactive exhibits about cheesemaking, displays that profile some of the cooperative’s dairy farmers and cooking demonstrations, said Erica Burke, general manager of retail operations for the Waitsfield-based cheese company. The store will stock Vermontmade wine and beer, beauty products, cutting boards, knives and other cheeserelated implements, cheese from a variety of Vermont makers, and Cabot-themed swag such as clothing and bags.

Located at the western entrance to Hardwick’s downtown area, the center is intended to serve as a marketing tool for Cabot Creamery products. It will help educate visitors about the region’s strong history of farming, Hardwick town manager David Upson said.

“We want to showcase that we’re still trying to stay rural and agricultural, and this is a by-product,” Upson said. “I think people are intrigued by it.”

Hardwick grew to prominence in the early 19th century as an important granite industry town. But like most of Vermont, it has long been home to several dairy farms. The town still has seven dairy farms that milk cows and a single goat dairy, according to the state Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.

The visitors’ center is part of a $10 million project, the Yellow Barn Business Accelerator, that town officials in

Hardwick have been working on since 2018.

Along with renovating the barn, which was built in 1860 and expanded in 1913, organizers plan to construct a new building next door with two primary tenants: the Hardwick-based nonprofit Center for an Agricultural Economy and Greensboro cheesemaker Jasper Hill Farm. The goal is to create a place where food businesses can grow, as well as an attraction where visitors can learn about Vermont’s agricultural products. There will also be community cold storage that local farmers can use.

“It’s this cool old barn, and it’s starting to look a little down at the heels,” said Eric Remick, chair of the Hardwick Selectboard. “It’s going to be completely renovated, and the paint’s going to be nice and bright again.”

Promoting high-end cheese and milk serves a larger goal of restoring wealth to a local dairy industry that’s been hit hard by low milk prices, Jasper Hill cofounder Mateo Kehler said. He said the company pays its farmers 30 percent more than the commodity price for milk.

“The way we think of our business is, we’re building a pipeline to places in the country and the world where there is excess concentration of capital,” Kehler said. “We put high-value products into that pipeline, and we suck cash out of places where there is plenty of it and redistribute it in our community in the way commodity markets don’t.”

Jasper Hill will use the building for storage and its cut-and-wrap cheese operations. It also plans to serve up hot meals, including raclette — a melted cheese dish that is often served with potatoes — and grilled cheese sandwiches. That could help bring in skiers, snowmobilers and cyclists using the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, which runs past the barn.

The project isn’t just about selling cheese. The Center for an Agricultural Economy, a nonprofit that promotes Vermont’s agricultural businesses, occupies an industrial building just down the road. It’s going to move its Just Cut program — which buys produce from local farms and processes it for sale to the University of Vermont, hospitals and school districts — to the new building. The Yellow Barn project will also create much-needed access to cold storage that can be used by others, said the center’s executive director, Jon Ramsay.

“It will give farm and food businesses the ability to store their products in the shoulder seasons and after the harvest, as well as store produce for the community,” said Ramsay, whose program provides locally grown vegetables to food pantries.

Town officials have long discussed ways to create more space for agricultural businesses, but they didn’t come up with a solid plan until about 2018. At the time,

Rendering of the Hardwick Yellow Barn Business Accelerator

local craft gin maker Caledonia Spirits had given up on its search for a larger and more visible space in Hardwick and decided to build its new distillery and tasting room in Montpelier, Remick said.

“That was an impetus to say, ‘All right, we’ve got to do something here,’” Remick said. The town worked with several groups to assemble a complicated package of state and federal grants, loans, and other funding. The town was due to close on $2 million in federal tax credits at the end of May, with construction expected to start shortly thereafter.

WE WANT TO SHOWCASE THAT WE’RE STILL TRYING TO STAY RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL.

DAVID UPSON

For Cabot Creamery, the visitors’ center is a chance to tell the story behind a dairy business that now sells its tartanlabeled cheese in all 50 states. The creamery started about 15 miles south of Hardwick in the town of Cabot when 94 local farmers joined forces in 1919. It’s now owned by Massachusetts-based Agri-Mark. The dairy farmers who belong to the Cabot Creamery cooperative live in the Northeast, many of them in Vermont.

“We are really trying to open people’s eyes to the fact that we are a co-op, that we are farmer-owned,” said Burke, the company’s general manager of retail operations. “It’s a really nice message for them to take home.”

The company previously had a visitors’ center at its cheese plant in Cabot. That location drew about 30,000 people annually, but it closed during the pandemic, and there are no plans to reopen it, according to Burke.

A Cabot store in Waterbury Center, on busy Route 100, draws about 50,000 people each year. On a recent day in mud season — traditionally a time of low tourist traffic — visitors chatted with an employee who was offering cheese samples and browsed through a selection of cheese knives.

The traffic there is a far cry from the visitor numbers at the Ben & Jerry’s factory just down the road in Waterbury. The ice cream giant sees 300,000 to 350,000 visitors annually.

A popular feature at Ben & Jerry’s is the Holstein cows that graze in a pasture during the summer months. Asked if the Yellow Barn would host cows, too, Upson said it wouldn’t need to.

“There’s a working dairy farm right down the road,” he noted.

After its heyday as a granite and agricultural hub, Hardwick fell on hard times in the middle of the 19th century. Thanks in part to the draw of some strong agricultural businesses, such as Jasper Hill and Hill Farmstead Brewery in nearby Greensboro Bend, Hardwick’s fortunes have improved visibly over the past few decades as new stores, restaurants and well-heeled residents have moved in — a phenomenon detailed in local author Ben Hewitt’s 2009 book The Town That Food Saved:

How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food.

The Northeast Kingdom town of 3,000 has been a strong supporter of efforts to complete the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, which runs between St. Johnsbury and Swanton. The town plan focuses on encouraging diverse, agriculture-based economic growth that preserves its rural nature and environmental resources and also creates jobs for local residents.

The Yellow Barn project is designed to fit into those goals.

“It’s pretty clear people are coming for the products here,” Upson said. “The boom in tourism in Hardwick is a by-product of the fact that we really care about food and food security for our state and our area.”

Cabot store in Waterbury Center

Last Farms Standing

In Chittenden County, a century-old dairy and a high-profile diversified farm hold out against suburban development

For a dairy farmer, Jim Maille is a late riser. He wakes at 6 a.m. and often grabs a sandwich for breakfast before heading to the barn. “Two slices of bread, some mayo, bologna, and you’re out the door,” he said.

Jim, 62, lives with his wife, Sylvia, and their 25-year-old son, Ben, in a modest white house on Dorset Street in Shelburne across from the barn where the family milks 50 Holsteins twice a day. Ben is the fourth generation to farm at Maille’s Dairy, which celebrated its century anniversary in 2019.

In January, when the Guillemettes over on Pond Road sold their milking herd, the Mailles’ 180-acre farm became the last family-owned cow dairy in Shelburne.

BY MELISSA PASANEN • pasanen@sevendaysvt.com

Most mornings during the grazing season, the cows cross Dorset Street, a busy commuter corridor, to reach the farm’s western pastures after they are milked. “We can’t be an early farm,” Ben said. “We have to wait ’til the morning traffic goes by.”

In suburban Chittenden County, where many streets of cookie-cutter houses are named for long-gone farms, the sight of cows crossing the road is a novelty. Drivers often get out of their cars to snap a photo, Ben recounted.

The farm’s address, just a few miles outside Burlington, could also make it tempting to sell when milk prices dip and expenses soar. Some of the Mailles’ acreage is conserved — meaning it cannot be developed — but the remaining land’s real

estate potential has trumped its agricultural value for decades.

When Jim was growing up there, “Every neighbor had a farm,” he said. “We were all pretty good at helping each other.” These days, he continued, “We have to be more independent.”

In 2004, after the next dairy north on Dorset Street, Sutton Farm, stopped milking, the Mailles acquired 66 conserved acres of that farm in exchange for giving up the right to sell some of their farmland for development, thereby conserving that portion, too. They hay roughly another 100 acres belonging to neighbors up and down Dorset Street. Recently, two adjoining parcels sold to a developer. “We had that field for 30, 35 years,” Jim said. “Slowly, we’re losing land.”

Bread & Butter Farm, which shares about 2,000 feet of fence line with Maille’s Dairy, is doing its part to stem the development tide.

Starting in 2009 with 143 conserved acres of the former Leduc dairy that straddled Shelburne and South Burlington, Bread & Butter farmer-owner Corie Pierce and her team have built a diversified meat and vegetable operation with education o erings, an on-site farmstand and café, and community events. In 2018, Bread & Butter took over management of another 375 acres of the former Auclair dairy farm o Cheesefactory and Hinesburg roads that are in the process of being conserved through the Vermont Land Trust.

Initially, the two farms appear to have little in common except for a boundary.

Ben Maille with Maille’s Dairy Holsteins, waiting to cross Dorset Street to return from pasture to the barn

PHOTOS: JAMES BUCK

The Mailles represent an endangered, historic breed: small dairy farms that go quietly about their business of shipping milk. Bread & Butter Farm has become a beloved local destination, a high-profile example of a new approach to agriculture that might fill the vacuum left by the loss of dairy.

During Bread & Butter Farm’s popular summer burger nights, “We can hear the music from here and smell the burgers,” Ben said. His father admitted that he doesn’t quite understand all the things going on over the fence but, Jim added, “It’s neat that they’re trying to find a way to keep the land going.”

It’d be easy to say one farm represents Vermont’s agricultural past and the other its future, but that would be too simplistic. Both are looking forward and working “to keep the land going,” as Jim put it, against formidable challenges.

SIDEdishes

SERVING UP FOOD NEWS

New Wings Spot Opens in Downtown Burlington

The cozy tavern at Maple and St. Paul streets in Burlington now houses a new eatery — this one with a focus on chicken wings.

Wings @ Maple opened on May 19 at 205 St. Paul Street, in the space most recently occupied by St. Paul Street Gastrogrub. DAVID and JIE LEE said they always have liked the space, formerly the home of Sofia’s Pizzeria, where David learned some of his cooking skills.

Diners have their choice of five Wings @ Maple sauces — including Buffalo, barbecue and maple-soy-garlic — or three dry rubs. David’s specialty is the Spicy House Sauce, a zesty coating with a not-too-overwhelming kick. With orders of a dozen, customers can choose two of the flavors, or up to four flavors with a 50-piece order. Wings @ Maple also serves a couple of salads, a Fat Cow

Burger and a smattering of appetizers, including sweet potato fries and fried dumplings.

The Lees owned and operated ABC Café & Pub in Essex Junction from 2013 to 2017. Then they took a few years off from the restaurant business. David drove for Uber, and Jie worked for a car rental company.

At ABC, they served typical pub fare. “We were known for the wings over there, so we just decided to focus on those” at the new place, Jie said.

The Lees kept the Gastrogrub’s L-shaped wood-topped bar and stools and have taps ready for draft beer. They are awaiting their liquor license and hope to receive Burlington City Council approval this week.

Wings @ Maple is open Tuesday through Sunday, 3 to 9:30 p.m.

Carolyn Shapiro

Pie Crumbs: Piecemeal Pies Shutters Two Restaurants; Pie Society Takes a Pause; Pizza Transition in Elmore

Chief among those, particularly in Chittenden County, is intense development pressure. No one debates that Vermont needs more housing, but many, like Tracy Zschau, interim president of the Vermont Land Trust, believe that it’s also important to protect farmland in more densely populated areas to prevent sprawl, mitigate the effects of climate change, provide farmers proximity to markets and ensure food access.

“Someday we may not be able to import food from California, because it’s burned down or flooded over. Same with Florida,” said Sarah Dopp, founder and president of the South Burlington Land Trust. “If we’ve paved over all the agricultural land, we’ll be in deep trouble.” Done right, farming preserves wildlife habitat and protects waterways by reducing runoff, Dopp added.

Piecemeal Pies has closed both of its locations, in White River Junction and Stowe, according to co-owner JUSTIN BARRETT, who declined to share further details. The original restaurant opened in White River Junction in 2016 and built a reputation for its Vermont take on the British meat pie with sturdy crusts and many locally sourced fillings. Last July, co-owners and partners Barrett and JOSH BROWN opened a long-awaited second location at 112 Main Street in Stowe, made possible by a successful crowdfunding effort. (See full article at sevendaysvt.com.)

in South Burlington, where he has been baking in the café he used to run. Customers can still squeeze in a final order of sweet or savory options this week for pickup on Thursday or Friday. Davis said he hasn’t necessarily quit pies for good, but he’s taking time to decide his next steps.

After six years of slinging pizzas made with ELMORE MOUNTAIN BREAD’s freshly milled flour and farm-fresh toppings, chef JIMMY KALP confirmed that Fire Tower Pizza in the ELMORE STORE served its final pies on Saturday night.

But the pizza baton is passing to the store’s new operator, JASON CLARK, who has 20 years of culinary experience. The new ELMORE STORE PIZZA will continue to use Elmore Mountain Bread dough and is scheduled to open next week.

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PIE SOCIETY owner JONATHAN DAVIS is putting his crusts and fillings on pause as his lease ends at the Davis Studio

Jim (left) and Ben Maille in the tractor

Piecemeal Pies' potato, cheese and artichoke pie with peas, mash and gravy

After Dairy

New agricultural enterprises are flourishing where cows once grazed

BY JORDAN BARRY & RACHEL HELLMAN • jbarry@sevendaysvt.com, rhellman@sevendaysvt.com

What happens to the dairy farms that stop milking and sell off their cows? That’s an important question in Vermont, where the number of dairy farms continues to plummet and interest in saving the working agricultural landscape is intense. Seven Days spoke with the owners of seven new enterprises situated on former dairy farms. Here’s what they said about the transition.

R.H.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HOPS

Starksboro

Owners: Julian Post and Peter Briggs

Operated as a dairy

Until 2018. The farm was already a dairy when Mitch Kelly bought it in the early 1970s, and he was still milking cows when he agreed to sell it to a pair of business partners, Julian Post and Peter Briggs.

New operation

Thirty-seven of the farm’s 240 acres are planted with hops, making it New England’s largest grower. Its crop is sold to craft breweries nationwide; during the fall harvest, the fresh hops are particularly popular among Vermont’s brewers.

JULIAN POST: Hops are super-niche, so I wouldn’t pitch them as a huge replacement for dairy. But for people who are into the unique aspects of hops farming — a perennial crop, used in beer, somewhat intensive production, a lot of attention to detail — it’s a really interesting crop to grow.

J.B.

BAIRD FARM

North Chittenden

Owners: Bonnie and Bob Baird; their daughter Jenna Baird; and her partner, Jacob Powsner

stopped milking in 1996, they hooked the dairy’s vacuum pump up to their sugar maples. Since their daughter Jenna and her partner, Jacob, moved home and took over the farm’s expanding maple retail business in 2015, the operation has grown to 14,000 taps. Thousands of customers stop by the sugarhouse each year to buy jugs of organic syrup, take tours and attend events.

BONNIE BAIRD: Dairying is hard. We loved it, but we didn’t have time for our kids. That made us sell the whole herd. Twice.

Operated as a dairy

1918 until 1996. Bob Baird’s grandmother sold butter door-to-door in Rutland in the 1920s. Bob and his wife, Bonnie, bought the 560-acre farm from Bob’s father in 1979 and had roughly 60 milkers.

New operation

Maple has always been part of the farm. When the Bairds

BOB BAIRD: We’d done well enough, so we could a ord to stop and keep the farm. Milk prices were pretty good in the ’80s and ’90s, and we wanted to do other things before we got too old.

JENNA BAIRD: When we came back, we thought we really, really, really had to have something other than maple. But we’ve been able to grow this so much, and we’re good at creating experiences for people.

Hops harvesting at Champlain Valley Hops

FILE: JAMES BUCK

CALEB KENNA

e owners of Baird Farm

FOSTER FARM BOTANICALS

East Calais

Owners: Annie Christopher and Peter Backman

Operated as a dairy

For 188 years, starting in 1823. Generations of Peter Backman’s family ran the farm until 1971, then rented the land to different dairy farmers until 2011.

New operation

In 2014, Backman and his wife, Annie Christopher, transitioned the 40-acre farm to an herb operation. Thanks to its past as a dairy, the soil is especially fertile and nutrientdense, making it ideal for organic agriculture. With the help of farm manager Ben Uris, Foster Farm Botanicals sells more than 30 types of herbs, including California poppy, ashwagandha and yarrow.

BEN URIS: It’s definitely a unique model to be growing herbs. It’s capital-intensive to get into. Actually, it’s similar to growing hay, but there’s a lot more details and a lot more species, and we’re dealing with different growth cycles. But it’s a well-suited type of farming to this land and to our clients. In fact, it seems like there might be a niche here for people to grow really high-quality herbs.

FOUR TOWN LOWLINES

Danville

Owner: Jake Boudreau

Operated as a dairy

Jake Boudreau grew up on what was then a fifth-generation dairy farm, waking up well before school each day to help his grandfather milk cows. When his grandparents made the difficult decision to sell their dairy herd in 2015, he was heartbroken.

New operation

Boudreau read about the potential of Australian Lowline Angus — a breed known for its efficiency — in Hobby Farms magazine and decided to pivot to a different type of cattle operation: raising beef. In 2015, he purchased his first

JONESLAN FARM

Hyde Park

Owners: Brian and Steve Jones

Operated as a (cow) dairy

Lowline Angus from a farm in Connecticut. Now Boudreau has more than 100 steers on 850 acres.

JAKE BOUDREAU: I’m kind of crazy, but I still sometimes miss getting up at 3:30 in the morning to milk the cows. But with this operation, I can have a much more direct relationship with my [customers] than before, when a truck would come to pick up our milk. I didn’t want to lose the way of life my family has been a part of for five generations. I’m proud to be able to use the land in this way.

From 1872 until 2020. Brothers Brian and Steve Jones took over the dairy’s operation in 1993 and bought the 600-acre farm from their parents in 2004. They sold their 300 cows in April 2020.

New operation

Goat dairy. The Joneses started shipping goat milk exclusively to Vermont Creamery in February 2021. They currently milk 750 goats and hope to top 1,000 by fall.

BRIAN JONES: The goats are a lot more personable, a lot more curious. We got tired of the [cow] dairy business — that insecurity of not knowing what your milk price is monthto-month, basically. We wanted to be a little higher than where we are now, as far as the number of goats we’re milking. Production has been lower than we originally planned, too. But it’s getting there. Anything we make, the creamery is gonna take. They’re begging for more and more milk all the time.

R.H.

R.H.

COURTESY OF DANIEL EBERSOLE JEB WALLACE-BRODEUR

Harvesting calendula at Foster Farm Botanicals

Jake Boudreau with his Australian Lowline Angus cattle

RACHEL HELLMAN

The bad news for Vermont dairy farmers: Americans are drinking less milk.

Per capita consumption of milk fell almost 21 percent from 2010 to 2019, to just under half a cup per day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. Younger Americans are drinking it less; kids are eating less cereal with milk.

And yes, plant-based milk alternatives — soy, oat, almond — are taking a sip out of dairy milk sales. But the USDA does not believe they are the primary reason for a decades-long downward trend, which it chalks up to gradually changing habits.

There is good news, though: Much of Vermont’s milk is turned into products that Americans are eating more of, such as cheese, yogurt and butter. By one measure, overall dairy consumption was up 12.4 pounds per person in 2021 over the previous year, to an average of 667 pounds annually, the USDA found.

Vermont produced a whopping 2.5 billion pounds of milk in 2022 — roughly 300 million gallons. So where did all of that go?

It turns out, nobody knows. At least, not exactly. But much of the state’s milk is turned into other products that are sold outside Vermont — and even around the world.

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets doesn’t track how much of Vermont’s milk becomes various products, but it did provide Seven Days with an

Eat Your Milk

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impressive list of them, including eggnog, gelato and powdered milk. The roster even includes ghee, Indian-style clarified butter.

Laura Ginsburg, dairy development and innovation lead at the agency, said about two-thirds of the milk produced in Vermont is processed in-state. The rest goes to other regional processors, such as Stonyfield Organic in New Hampshire, which turns a lot of Vermont’s organic milk into yogurt.

However, it’s clear that much Vermontproduced milk becomes products such as cheddar, yogurt and ice cream. Some becomes whey powder — a by-product of cheesemaking that is most often used as an ingredient in other manufactured foods.

Waitsfield-headquartered Agri-Mark, which owns the Cabot Creamery brand and has production facilities in Middlebury and Cabot, is one of the state’s two largest dairy processors. The other is the Dairy Farmers of

America cooperative, which merged in 2019 with the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery and took over its St. Albans plant.

Those co-ops report that their Vermont farmer-members produce a combined 235 million gallons of milk annually. That’s about four out of every five gallons of the state’s milk.

Agri-Mark is a regional outfit with farmer-members around the Northeast. In addition to its two Vermont processing facilities, it has plants in West Springfield, Mass., and Chateaugay, N.Y. The co-op’s 125 Vermont farms produced about 100 million gallons of milk in 2022, and most of that was processed into cheddar — some with added flavors — whey powder, yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream. That’s according to Amber Sheridan, director of corporate communications for Agri-Mark.

Sheridan added that some of the co-op’s

milk is sold to other regional processors, which produce bottled milk. She noted that milk tends to come from near the plant where it is bottled, due to the high cost of shipping it. Shoppers can tell which state their milk was bottled in by checking a code stamped on the container. Vermont’s code is 50.

Kiersten Bourgeois, director of marketing and industry relations for Dairy Farmers of America, said the regional co-op has more than 260 member farms in Vermont, which produce just over 135 million gallons of milk annually.

Bourgeois said the co-op’s St. Albans plant produces cream, condensed skim milk and nonfat dry milk powder but that, because the majority is sold to customers for branded and private-label products, she could not provide any additional details.

However, it’s no secret that one of its customers is Ben & Jerry’s, the maker of Vermont’s most famous dairy product. The website of the legendary ice cream company proudly divulges that “It all starts, of course, with the cow … [and] the hundreds of local farms that sell their raw milk to the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery in St. Albans, Vermont. At the Co-op, the milk is separated into heavy cream and condensed skim milk, then shipped by tanker truck to our St. Albans and Waterbury, Vermont factories.”

So, if you make a grilled cheese sandwich with Cabot cheddar or down some Chunky Monkey, you are doing your part to support Vermont’s dairy farmers. ➆

As people consume more dairy products, Vermont’s commodity is churned into many forms

Chatting in the milk room of their 1939era barn, the Mailles said they understand the benefits of well-managed soil to the Lake Champlain watershed. Jim noted that recent persistent rain had delayed putting the herd out on pasture: “On this clay [soil], they can ruin a paddock in hours.”

“My grandfather always said there was a right time to be on this land,” he said.

The Mailles are intrigued by no-till practices that can help preserve soil structure and increase the ground’s ability to absorb water. “I’d like to embrace new technology, but just the cost of the technology…” Ben trailed off with a shrug. “Everything we farm with is 50 years old.”

Of the Mailles’ three kids, Ben is the only one who wanted to be a farmer. “I dropped him too many times,” his dad joked before turning serious. “I tell him, ‘Don’t farm because of me. Farm because it makes you happy.’”

Father and son handle chores, though a couple of University of Vermont animal science students help during weekday afternoon milking. That doesn’t cut milking time significantly, but when Jim gets home for supper at 8 p.m., “I’m not half as tired,” he said.

The pair plans to keep farming “as long as we can financially do it,” Ben said. “As long as I can physically do it,” his dad added.

Last year when milk prices were better for a change, Jim was able to prepurchase his seed corn. He hopes that will soften the impact of low milk checks projected for this summer.

It helps that the Mailles don’t have a mortgage payment. “Our accountant says that’s big,” Jim said, sitting for a rare moment on the edge of a calf pen and scratching the head of a new arrival. Jim knows that neighboring Bread & Butter Farm is saddled with a large mortgage. “We feel for her,” he said of Pierce.

The Mailles do everything they can to keep expenses down. That has included salvaging equipment from the old dairy barn at Bread & Butter. The farm’s land and animal manager, Brandon Bless, said he’s happy to see it go to good use and has, in turn, occasionally borrowed tools. “A neighboring development wouldn’t have had a disc harrow to borrow,” he observed.

Last fall, Bless, 40, approached the Mailles about jointly applying for a state grant for a pricey piece of equipment he hoped to use to rehabilitate dairy cornfields into pasture for Bread & Butter’s herd of about 70 Devon beef cows. Bless knew the application would be stronger if it came from two farms, and the Mailles agreed it could help them address soil compaction in some of their fields.

Recently, Bless recounted, he stopped by to let Jim and Ben know they’d received the grant. The trio chatted for a bit about the new equipment, an invasive pasture weed plaguing both farms and when the spring deluge would finally let up. They were all anxious to get their cows on grass.

On May 9, Bread & Butter’s herd finally headed out to pasture. Pierce, 49, was teaching that morning and planned to bring her students to observe. The kids scrambled excitedly into the back of a pickup truck for the short ride to the farm’s newer parcel of land toward Hinesburg Road.

Pierce fervently believes in regenerative land management as a solution to the climate crisis. “It’s the healthiest thing we can do for the land and for the humans who are part of that ecosystem,” she said.

Bread & Butter has invested heavily in restoring its former dairy acreage. Years of haying and corn cultivation with heavy machinery take a toll, Pierce explained: “Grazing animals — if you are managing them in a certain way — they can undo all that.”

In the pasture, Pierce prompted the youngsters to recall what they had learned about how cows can help build soil. “They’re going to poop,” one said. “And pee!” another added gleefully.

To the north beyond the feasting cattle, Pierce pointed out bright-green house wrap on a home under construction. She is painfully aware of the dearth of local housing. Last year, Bread & Butter employed 35 people, about 12 full time. Pierce identified their struggle to find affordable homes as the single biggest threat to the farm’s viability. While some of her customers might be able to buy into the new development, prices far exceed a farmer’s budget.

Pierce hopes a new model for the purchase and conservation of the former Auclair acres can help. She is working with the Vermont Land Trust to establish a collaborative nonprofit to hold the land and carve out a few acres upon which to build farmer housing.

The first-generation farmer believes collaboration is critical to address the challenges faced by those, like herself, who have the drive to take on large dairy tracts but limited financial resources. The relationships may look different than the support Jim Maille recalled among neighboring dairy farms, but the goal remains the same.

Like Maille’s Dairy, Bread & Butter aims to build “something that outlives us for many generations to come,” Bless said. It is reassuring, he said, to look west and see a farm with such longevity.

“In a lot of ways, they are a model for us,” Bless continued. “They’re a 100-year dairy. They’re still here. They’re still doing it, and they’re passing it down.”

THEY’RE A 100-YEAR DAIRY. THEY’RE STILL HERE. THEY’RE STILL DOING IT, AND THEY’RE PASSING IT DOWN. BRANDON BLESS

Ben Maille in the Maille’s Dairy milking barn

Farm-raised beef at Bread & Butter Farm

Corie Pierce at Bread & Butter Farm

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NORTHEAST KINGDOM HEMP

Barton

Owners: Karen and Cam Devereux and their son Camden

Operated as a dairy

In the 1970s, Cam Devereux’s family bought a herd of cows and became dairy farmers. Quickly, though, they realized the business was untenable; in the late 1980s, they sold the herd. Cam’s father went back to working in construction. The family held on to some of the land.

New operation

In 2017, the next generation of the Devereux family decided to take a

chance on hemp. They purchased a CBD extractor and planted their first crop. Last year, they obtained state licenses allowing them to cultivate, manufacture and retail THC products. They sell them at their retail store, Kingdom Kind, in Barton.

CAM DEVEREUX: We need to be making artisan-quality craft products with our small fields. Sure, there’s a lot of headaches and a lot of permits involved with this type of operation. But the state is trying superhard — they’re making the rules as they go.

VERMONT MEALWORM FARM

Braintree

Owner: Bob Simpson

Operated as a dairy

From the 1800s until 2013. Bob Simpson’s parents bought the farm in 1950. Simpson purchased it from them in 1972, milking up to 400 cows. In April, Simpson sold most of the 519-acre farm to an out-of-state buyer. He is working on a deal with the buyer to remain on the farm.

New operation

Raising mealworms — roughly 4 million of them — in the barn’s lower milking parlor. The biz ships live mealworms around the country, mostly as chicken feed, and sells frass — the mealworms’ waste — to hemp farmers and home gardeners as fertilizer.

Simpson recently supplied mealworms to the University of Vermont, where a research project aimed to use the sustainable protein in a product that could be distributed to dining halls.

BOB SIMPSON: I’ve been trying to get rid of the farm [for a long time]. We were in bankruptcy since way back when [Tropical Storm] Irene hit [in 2011], and we were short of feed. We started with mealworms six years ago because there wasn’t really anybody in New England raising them. We’ve got more mealworms than there are people in Vermont — a lot more. More than cows, too.

J.B.

These interviews were edited and condensed for clarity and length.

R.H.

Bob Simpson at Vermont Mealworm Farm

Cam Devereux at Northeast Kingdom Hemp

COURTESY OF KAREN DEVEREUX

Queer and There

Vermont towns swell with Pride events in June

BY CAROLYN SHAPIRO

Last June, Kris Smith Thyme asked Essex friends on Facebook if they wanted to gather to celebrate their LGBTQ identities. It was just a couple of months after the Morristown stabbing death of Fern Feather, a 29-year-old transgender woman, and the community was shaken by the tragedy.

In the pouring rain, Smith Thyme and about a dozen others stood at the Five Corners intersection in Essex Junction waving rainbow fl ags and signs that said “Trans People Belong” and “Protect Queer Rights.” Many drivers honked in support as they passed, and some returned to join the group, Smith Thyme recalled.

“We had some young people show up with their families, and they talked to us about what it was like to be young and LGBTQIA in school,” recalled Kat Redniss, Smith Thyme’s partner and a local drag artist who performs as Katniss Everqueer. “It just helped us realize that the visibility of queer community — how important it was in Essex.”

That impromptu rally lit the spark for the first full-fledged Essex Pride Festival, scheduled for this Saturday, June 3, at Maple Street Park in Essex Junction. The event will include a roller disco at the Maple Street Skate Park, live music, drag story hour, art activities, free bike repairs and a 21-plus after-party at Uncommon Co ee.

The Essex festival is one of at least half a dozen events springing up this June across Vermont in places that previously had no major marker for Pride month, which is globally celebrated to mark the start of the modern gay rights movement. The tradition dates back to June 28, 1969, when patrons of the Stonewall Inn gay bar fought back against police who raided the establishment in New York’s Greenwich Village.

Many organizers said they see this as the ideal moment for Pride celebrations to spread in Vermont. Anti-gay and anti-trans legislation and rhetoric are sweeping the nation. Politicians in other states have sought to quash transgender rights, ban drag shows and censor queerfocused books.

Closer to home, some Vermont residents and lawmakers have questioned the state’s e orts to foster greater acceptance of LGBTQ individuals. Mid Vermont Christian School in Quechee recently declined to play another school’s basketball team with a transgender athlete and

subsequently lost its state qualification to compete. A small group of Vermont Republican lawmakers this session proposed a ban on transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports. In Burlington, stickers espousing anti-trans messages have appeared in public spaces.

Meanwhile, this spring the Essex Westford School District became the first in Vermont to drop binary gender language in its health education classes, referring instead to “persons” who produce sperm or eggs.

“We are blessed that we live here in what we call the Essex ‘gayborhood,’ where all our neighbors, I think every other house here, has a rainbow flag,” said Smith Thyme, who uses they/them pronouns.

Even so, during school board discussions of the new policy and recent school board races, they saw “some of that really hateful rhetoric bubble up around queer and trans youth here in Essex,” Smith Thyme said.

“We need to show people that queer and trans people, we are not the monsters in your closets. We are not the demons that your Facebook algorithms are telling you that we are,” Smith Thyme continued. “And it’s so vitally important for queer and trans youth to see that this is a safe place … for them to call home.”

Members of the NEK Rainbow Coalition cited a similar need for visibility in the Northeast Kingdom as the driving force behind the first NEK Pride Fest, to be held on June 25 in downtown Newport. Local communities have experienced anti-gay vandalism, theft of Pride flags and shouting of slurs, said Alex Ladd, one of the coalition’s festival organizers.

The coalition, which grew from e orts to create local LGBTQ gathering places, hosted a Transgender Day of Visibility in March.

“Having the coalition is a big part of just unifying the town,” Ladd said. “It’s kind of a statement saying, ‘Hey, we’re here. We’re not going anywhere, and you’re not going to make us keep living in the shadows because you don’t like us.’”

U.S. Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) is slated to serve as NEK Pride’s grand marshal. Vermont’s congresswoman received the invitation from Beth Barnes, who resigned last week as Newport’s mayor because of what she described as “bullying” and relentless antagonism by city council members.

While Barnes has not publicly described the nature of the harassment, and Seven Days was unable to reach her for comment, Ladd and fellow coalition member Avi IC Ward said they suspect that Barnes’ support of the coalition and the LGBTQ community was a factor.

“This makes the event more important,” Ward said. “We need to show up for ourselves and for the rest of the queer community in the Northeast Kingdom … and,

WE NEED TO SHOW PEOPLE THAT QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE, WE ARE NOT THE MONSTERS IN YOUR CLOSETS.

KRIS SMITH THYME

DARIA BISHOP

Kris Smith yme and Kat Redniss

Summer Pride Events

BARRE

• Pride Drag Brunch, Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m.-noon, Gusto’s

• Barre Pride Fest, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., City Hall Park

BELLOWS FALLS

• Bellows Falls Pride: multiple events in June

• Pride WhistleStop Tour, Sunday, June 11, 12:30 p.m., Amtrak Train Station

BENNINGTON

• Pride Family Potluck, Sunday, June 4, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Lower Willow Park

• Pride Dog Meetup, Sunday, June 11, 1-2 p.m., Willow Park

• Queer Youth Prom, Saturday, June 24, 7-10 p.m., Main Street

• Pride Parade + Block Party, Sunday, June 25, noon-5 p.m., Main Street

BETHEL

• Bethel PrideFest: multiple events, June 22-24

BRADFORD

• Out in Bradford, Friday, June 9, 5 p.m., Vittles, vittlesvt.com

BRATTLEBORO

• Pride Prom at Gallery Walk, Friday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, brattleboromuseum.org

• GLAM Queer Dance Party and Cabaret, Friday, June 23, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., the Stone Church, Facebook

BURLINGTON

• People’s Pride 2023: e Resistance, Saturday, June 24, 3 p.m., Oakledge Park, Peoples Pride BTV on Facebook.

EAST MONTPELIER

• Pride Poetry Night, Friday, June 16, 7-9 p.m., Fox Market and Bar

ESSEX

• Essex Pride Festival, Saturday, June 3, 1 p.m., Maple Street Park and Pool, essexvtpride.org

LYNDONVILLE

• Pride Ride, Saturday, June 10, noon, the Wildflower, wildflowerinn.com

MIDDLEBURY

• Middlebury Pride Festival, Sunday, June 25, 1-5 p.m., Middlebury Town Green, middpride.org

MONTPELIER

• Queer Critical Mass Pride Bike Ride, Friday, June 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kellogg-Hubbard Library

• Queer Film Festival, Friday and Sunday, June 2 & 4, Savoy eater

• Montpelier Pride Fest, Saturday, June 3, 1-4 p.m., Vermont Statehouse

• Vermont Symphony Orchestra Montpelier Pride Concert 2023, Saturday, June 3, 7:30-9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church

• Pride Takeover and Burlington Dyke Night (18+), Sunday, June 4, 4-7 p.m., Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits

• Pride Poetry, Wednesday, June 7, 6-8 p.m., KelloggHubbard Library

NEWPORT

• NEK Pride Fest, Sunday, June 25, noon-7 p.m., downtown, nekrc.net

ROCKINGHAM

• Queer T-Dance Lounge, Saturday, June 17, 4-10 p.m., Field Center

RUTLAND

• Rutland County Pride Festival, Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Center Street

SPRINGFIELD

• Rainbow-Palooza Pride & VegFest, Saturday, June 24, noon-5 p.m., 21 Fairground Road

ST. ALBANS

• Pride Evening Drag Show (21+), Friday, June 16, 8 p.m., the Depot. $27-42.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION

• WRJ Pride: multiple events, July 22-29, mainstreetmuseum. org/wrjpride

WINDSOR

• LGBTQ+ Pride Tree Dedication, ursday, June 1, 5:30 p.m., Old Constitution House

frankly, for other people who are living in rural places across the country.”

To the south, in Lyndonville, the Wildflower inn will host its first Pride Ride on June 10. After new owners took over the inn in 2022, employee Lydia Gillespie suggested the ride as a way for the Wildflower to shed a decade-long reputation as a gay-unfriendly venue, she said. In 2011, a lesbian couple from Brooklyn sued the Wildflower for discrimination, claiming that the inn’s owners at the time had declined to host the couple’s wedding because it conflicted with their Christian beliefs. The parties settled the suit in 2012.

“We’re just trying to make sure that everyone knows they’re welcome here, and that we want you to have a fun time here no matter who you want to marry,” said Gillespie, who is 17 and works at the Wildflower’s front desk.

The new owners “were elated” by Gillespie’s idea and willingness to spearhead the event, said Jenifer Oliphant, the Wildflower’s general manager.

“I don’t care if we have five people show up or 500 people show up,” Oliphant said. “We’re going to do it every year, just because it’s the right thing to do.”

One place where Pride isn’t celebrated in June is Vermont’s largest city. In 2012, the Burlington-based Pride Center of Vermont moved its annual Pride Vermont Parade & Festival to September.

Organizers had noticed that many LGBTQ Vermonters left town in June to attend big Pride shindigs in New York or Boston, explained Kell Arbor, health and wellness program director of the Pride Center. September is also a better time to include local college students, who depart in late May for summer break and return to campuses in August.

The September Pride festival, which draws about 5,000 participants and receives multiple business sponsorships and city support, left a largely unfilled

Pride calendar in June. Arbor, who uses they/them pronouns, expects to see the number of local events continue to grow.

“It is a response to all the hate and rhetoric that’s out there, that folks want to do something and have action and stand in solidarity with each other and to do that in joy,” they said.

A few years ago, People’s Pride Burlington emerged as a June alternative to the Pride Center event. The difference isn’t just in timing. People’s Pride organizers also object to “a capitalistic pride that collaborates with law enforcement and profits off our collective struggle for liberation,” according to the event’s posting on the allevents.in website.

People’s Pride organizers declined an interview request from Seven Days through an Instagram direct message. “We’re not interested in coverage by mainstream media outlets,” the group wrote in response to the query.

Residents of smaller communities can always travel to Burlington, Boston or New York to celebrate Pride, but the new festivities serve a vital purpose, organizers said. They show people who might not feel comfortable coming out — let alone marching in rainbow colors in a parade — that a support system exists right where they live. The Essex Pride group has focused on young people, with friends and allies in the Essex Westford schools promoting the event among students.

While most of the events cluster into a single month, Smith Thyme said the message of Pride needs to resonate all year.

“We’re not just showing up for the month of June, for our festival, and then disappearing,” they said. “We are committed to showing up in these spaces and showing queer and trans youth and queer and trans members of the community that we stand with you.” ➆

Lydia Gillespie

FILE: JAMES BUCK

Is Vermont’s Grid Ready for Electrification? A Q&A With Energy Experts

When it comes to looking out for the environment, Vermonters are historically ahead of the curve. So it’s no surprise that the state has the highest plug-in electric vehicle adoption rate per capita. EVs are registered in 98 percent of Vermont communities, and the number of EVs in the state increased by 35 percent in the past year, according to Drive Electric Vermont, a publicprivate partnership working to advance transportation electrification.

It’s clear that many Vermonters are interested in making the switch to an EV, as evidenced by extended wait lists for many popular models. But people have questions about the state’s charging capabilities and infrastructure — and whether the electric grid will be able to handle the growing demand for electric power.

Cyril Brunner, innovation and technology leader at Vermont Electric Coop, likens the state’s electrical grid to a “series of branches on a tree.” These “branches” allow Vermonters to access electricity produced elsewhere — or export locally produced energy all around the region. Utility companies are constantly managing, or “balancing,” the amount of energy moving through the grid to ensure that production matches consumption at any given moment.

It’s a tricky task, especially given Vermont’s aging grid infrastructure, which is already in need of improvements. As more people decrease their reliance on fossil fuels and shift to using electricity for heating and transportation, demand is only going to grow. Vermont utilities are focused on managing these changes.

At Vermont Electric Power Company, it’s Kerrick Johnson’s job as chief innovation and communications officer to anticipate how new technologies such as EVs and heat pumps will affect the grid and what VELCO can do to help create a more sustainable Vermont.

As Vermont speeds toward broader adoption of these technologies, Johnson puts the state’s progress in perspective: “It took about 100 years for all of the infrastructure with combustion engines to get put in place. And now we’re trying to do this in 20 years,” he said. “There have been amazing gains, but we have a ways to go.”

To chart the state’s progress, and get a preview of the challenges ahead, we asked three efficiency experts — KERRICK JOHNSON, CYRIL BRUNNER and DAVE ROBERTS from Drive Electric Vermont — what Vermonters need to know about the future of EVs.

THE CHALLENGE

What are the concerns you hear about the grid?

BRUNNER: At Vermont Electric Coop, we get a lot of questions on whether the grid can support a transition to electric power. Additionally, reliability is always at the top of people’s minds. They want to know

what we’re doing to keep outages down, especially with folks working from home more now. People also ask us about affordability. In fixed-income or lowerincome areas, we pay very close attention to keeping our rates affordable.

JOHNSON: People often ask if the grid can handle the additional load. They wonder why we want to add that load when the system may not be reliable. Also, they wonder if it’s even possible to build up to a transition to using more electric power.

Why are there concerns about the grid’s ability to handle EVs/ increased demand?

BRUNNER: There’s stress about grid stability in other states, like California and Texas, where there have been blackouts. In New England, there’s lots of media attention on natural gas supplies and the risks shortages may cause. Outages from major storms are increasing, and when the lights go out, people think, What if I had an EV and it couldn’t charge right now? What if my heat pump couldn’t keep the house warm?

What are the consequences of the grid not being able to support demand?

BRUNNER: It can range. It can be from as simple as being unable to charge your car to as severe as turning off sections of the system. In the worst-case scenario, we could see blackouts.

JOHNSON: If we can’t support the demand, people will revert back to hydrocarbonbased energy, and it will undermine our ability to transition to more electric power. Three of the four worst storms in Vermont’s history were last winter, so the climate crisis is here, and not being ready could halt our ability to do something about that.

THE WORK

What does it mean to “upgrade the grid”?

BRUNNER: One of the biggest challenges is that, to upgrade the grid, we’re replacing the oldest infrastructure, which includes assets from the 1930s. I like to say,

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“Grandpa’s grid is old, but it still works.” However, these places are more susceptible to issues, and we have to relocate facilities that are now in swamps and forests that were once farmland when they were originally put up.

How are organizations thinking about these solutions?

BRUNNER: Vermont Electric Coop’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, affordable power. As we try to transition to using all electric power, that mission is what we spend all our time talking about. That’s also true of the rest of the Vermont utility space. The legislature is also focused on it, too, and they’re trying to find ways to mitigate concerns. While the transition is happening fast, it’s not happening so fast that we can’t have solutions prepared. We have a two-pronged approach. The first is on our own infrastructure investments and prioritizing them in areas that need it the most. Second, we are helping manage member assets, like batteries and EV chargers. We provide economic incentives to manage our members’ chargers so that we can limit costly impacts to the peak.

JOHNSON: The federal government and state government have a lot of responsibility for putting the policies in place and following the state clean energy policies. We are working on implementing better data sharing throughout our grid. VELCO is currently building a fiber-optic system of renewable generators and batteries that connect directly. Fiber optics transmit information as pulses of light through strands of fiber made of glass or plastic over long distances, improving the quality of the data we are able to collect. VELCO works with industry partners to maintain a long-range plan for Vermont’s power grid to ensure we can meet demand and have ample time to make any necessary improvements.

What are the barriers you see?

BRUNNER: In utility infrastructure, there’s always another challenge to invest in, so it’s about managing our priorities and resources. We have to be methodical in our approach. We are also really focused on about education and making sure that members know what programs are available to them.

JOHNSON: Oh, there are a lot, like financial resources, rules, people’s appetite for risk when it comes to making a big change. All of these things can create challenges.

Where in the state is it most important to upgrade the grid?

BRUNNER: Lower-populated areas. These are areas where existing infrastructure has been adequate for a long time, but we have new load growth. They’ve seen less growth and are at the end of the power system. That’s in the short term, but as

load growth continues we’ll want to keep working our way up the system. Right now, we’re focusing on where the most need is.

JOHNSON: At VELCO, we see the most important place to be the intersection of the Northeast Kingdom and Chittenden County. There’s been a long-existing electrical conflict because the number of people in a relatively small area was not envisioned initially, creating constraints. It’s a tough area to fix, and it needs work. We also need to upgrade any tie-lines we have with neighboring states.

What upgrades have already happened? Are they successful and scalable?

BRUNNER: We’ve been replacing smaller wires for the past 10 to 15 years and prioritizing how quickly to do that. We’ve also invested in resiliency, so we are doing what we can to relocate power lines.

JOHNSON: At VELCO, we have added 1,500 miles of fiber-optic cables and will soon add 600 more to connect to over 800 generators. We have also gotten approval for a project to upgrade the lines in Franklin County. Today, with national labs, we are getting smarter on data and how to use tools to manage how the grid is changing. From month to month, people are taking in and brainstorming ideas, and a lot of changes are under way.

THE FUTURE

What will be the benefits of a grid that can support the transition to electric power?

BRUNNER: The biggest benefit is the impact on the climate. That’s what is driving a lot of public policy and strategy. We are trying to reduce carbon, which will hopefully reduce the likelihood of severe storms and climate impacts. We are also talking about the financial benefit. You can reduce the total cost of your energy

use with electric power so that your overall energy bills will decrease. Data from Efficiency Vermont shows that many low-income folks have the highest energy cost, so they’ll benefit most from this transition.

JOHNSON: Vermont will be safer from climate impacts, and the cost of living will become more affordable. It will enable Vermont to play a role in measuring up to our responsibility in addressing the climate crisis.

The big question is, how fast are people going to buy electric vehicles? How much electrification is going to happen? That’s what drives the investment. That’s why it’s essential to get more out of our data exchange and see how people are using the grid, so we can be more resourceful with what we have. We’ll continue to build the grid, and I think we will see some big upgrades in the next three years.

ROBERTS: Utilities across the state already have programs to manage additional power required by EVs, and the Vermont Public Utility Commission continues to investigate opportunities to support cost-effective electrification technologies. Shifting charging to off-peak times makes better use of existing grid infrastructure, lowering costs for all Vermonters. In the longer term, EVs can help increase grid resiliency by providing backup power to homes and businesses and even feed power back onto the grid at peak times.

The grid can support greater electricity loads if this demand is spread out and managed. Just like drivers can avoid rush hour traffic by leaving for work earlier or later, EV owners can avoid straining the grid by charging their cars at off-peak times. This can be done by charging cars

during periods of the day or night when demand is lower. Fortunately, smart charging technology allows EV owners to harness the existing capacity of the grid by charging when there is surplus capacity. In returning to the traffic analogy, this is the equivalent of strategically spreading the morning commute over multiple hours, both avoiding traffic jams and the need for expensive infrastructure improvements to add additional lanes.

What does the present and future of the grid mean for someone considering an EV?

BRUNNER: The grid right now is absolutely ready for electric vehicles. We don’t see huge constraints today for people that get EVs, and we’re completely prepared to support them at the co-op. There are a lot of incentives out there, both federal and state. I have a Ford Lightning, and it was cheaper than the gas version and will be less expensive over its lifetime, too.

JOHNSON: The grid will be fine. Choose your car carefully and be willing to invest some time into understanding the strategies and costs for ensuring an effective and enjoyable experience. Getting an EV is an investment of your time but, in my opinion, worth it.

ROBERTS: Vermonters buying an EV should have a charging plan in place before their purchase. Charging at home is usually the most convenient, lowest-cost option. The Drive Electric Vermont website has great resources on vehicle purchase incentives and can steer people to utility EV programs. Many EV owners, especially those with plug-in hybrid models, simply plug into standard home outlets. Stepping up to higher powered “level 2” charging may require additional work to handle the load. A licensed electrician can assess your home and recommend charging options. * * *

So, while there are big and complex changes coming for the grid as Vermont moves toward using more electric power, the experts are on it. “There’s a lot of energy, time and dollars being put into this,” Brunner said. “We know it’s important, and if we take time to orchestrate how this happens, we can keep from spending a lot of money on infrastructure.” While Vermonters won’t see these changes overnight, “the grid will be ready when the demand arrives,” Johnson said. n

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art

When Susan Rothenberg died in 2020 at the age of 75, the New Yorker art critic Peter Schjeldahl noted that the groundbreaking artist had yet to receive a major museum retrospective.

Perhaps such an exhibit is still to come. Meanwhile, Rothenberg fans can visit the Hall Art Foundation in Reading to see a survey of nearly 30 paintings and drawings spanning her career from 1974 to 2012. Most of the works come from the foundation’s collection, with some loaned by Sperone Westwater, Rothenberg’s New York City gallery for 33 years, and other sources.

Titled simply “Susan Rothenberg,” the exhibit first appeared at Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg, a 1,000-year-old castle in northern Germany that Andy and Christine Hall rehabilitated to show art owned by them and their foundation. (They likewise refurbished the Vermont venue, a former dairy and horse farm.) Maryse Brand organized the Derneburg exhibition in collaboration with Rothenberg and the Halls for a 2020 opening. Delayed by the pandemic, that show came to fruition in 2021, too late for the artist to see.

Rothenberg was “an artist’s artist,” said Brand, who worked at Sperone Westwater for eight years before moving to the Hall in 2005. During a recent tour of the Reading exhibit, Brand said she received a “flurry of positive feedback” from artists grateful for the show.

Born in Bu alo, N.Y., Rothenberg earned a degree in fine arts at Cornell University in 1967 before moving to New York City. There, she shocked the art world by reintroducing figuration at a time when minimalist and conceptual art reigned and painting had been declared dead.

In a moment that Schjeldahl described as having an “asteroidal impact,” Rothenberg showed three paintings featuring monumental horses at a SoHo gallery in 1975. The Hall show includes one of them, “Algarve,” a 112-by-110-inch canvas in acrylic and tempera.

The painting depicts the front half of a horse in profile, outlined in black on an abstract background of muddled grayish whites. In an illusionistic touch, one of its two hooves oversteps the bottom edge of the canvas. Yet black triangles under the neck and leg and a continuation of the background inside the horse’s outline flatten the image, creating a strange straddling of abstraction and figuration.

Rothenberg’s horses are understood to function as stand-ins for the human figure; by her own admission, she cared nothing about horses or horse paintings. (Ironically,

REVIEW

An Artist’s Artist

Hall Art Foundation presents a survey of works by the late painter Susan Rothenberg

BY AMY LILLY • lilly@sevendaysvt.com

her second husband, artist Bruce Nauman, balances his artistic life with training and selling horses.) But the presence of the powerful animal in her work nevertheless introduced emotion — something deliberately withheld in, say, Donald Judd’s boxes, Agnes Martin’s grids or Frank Stella’s pinstripe paintings.

“Algarve” is the apt centerpiece in the Hall’s horse barn gallery, which shows Rothenberg’s work up to 1990. That’s the year she relocated to Galisteo, N.M., to live with Nauman in a house the couple

had designed for themselves. Dark and gray-white tones dominate the earlier, urban paintings — a palette, Rothenberg has commented, that also reflected the struggle of her 1979 divorce from sculptor George Trakas, with whom she had a daughter in 1972.

Her 1980s paintings aren’t just dark; they’re textured. Rothenberg switched to oils during this period on the advice of her artist friend Elizabeth Murray. “Elizabeth” (1984-85) is a portrait of a half-nude Murray rendered in an explosion of brushstrokes

that unite the figure with her similarly painted background.

Rothenberg also painted, in 1985, a series of portraits of Piet Mondrian; the Hall show includes “A Golden Moment,” whose layered backstory can be accessed via QR codes on the sole wall label in each building. But the painting of Murray is particularly significant: One of the few acclaimed female artists of her era, Rothenberg helped promote other women in the profession.

In a 1984 interview with the New York Times, she recalled, “I got sick of people

saying, ‘How does it feel to be the only woman in the show?’ And I would reply, ‘It feels lousy, it’s not fair.’ Finally, I said, ‘If I’m the only woman, I won’t be in it.’”

(Alas, Rothenberg is surrounded by men at the Hall: Two other exhibitions feature Andy Warhol and Ron Gorchov.)

In the Hall’s cow barn, 18 large works represent the last 30 years of Rothenberg’s life. Living in the Southwest changed her color palette. She dove into reds and greens, albeit muddled rather than straight from the tube. And she continued fearlessly to disregard both artistic convention and the confines of the canvas. Rothenberg’s figures, both human and animal, are occasionally inscrutable and often merely suggested by a few discreet body parts.

“I’ve never felt comfortable painting a complete figure,” the artist said in a 2005 episode of Art21’s “Art in the Twenty-First Century” on PBS. “I don’t want to get too literal about things; I want the viewer to be able to do the work, too.”

In “Boodis and Kiggy,” a 58.75-by-61-inch painting, a reddish-purple human arm and leg followed by a dog with nose to the ground crowd the left and bottom sides of the canvas. The marching pair seem not to notice the prairie dog-like figure confronting them, an arrangement that suggests a layering of perspectives to make a story.

“Dog and Snake” portrays the animals’ confrontation in body fragments amid an abstract swath of yellows.

One late series is based on fragmented marionettes or prosthetics, including “The Master,” in which a pair of isolated yellow arms and a floating yellow face manipulate various jointed limbs. The motion of the “master” is conveyed through repetition: One of the yellow arms appears twice. As in “Boodis and Kiggy,” a good portion of the canvas is a textured void; meanwhile, its top edge abruptly cuts off some fingers and limbs.

What seems to interest Rothenberg in these paintings is how color and perspective

SHE SHOCKED THE ART WORLD BY REINTRODUCING FIGURATION AT A TIME WHEN MINIMALIST AND CONCEPTUAL ART REIGNED.

Clockwise from top left: “Algarve”; “Elizabeth”; “Boodis and Kiggy”; “The

NEW THIS WEEK

burlington

CARRIE ADE: “Wild Little Places,” stylized acrylic paintings of nature. Reception: Saturday, June 3, 3-5 p.m. June 3-29. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

chittenden county

CASEY BLANCHARD: “Change the Story,” an exhibition of hand-pulled prints that ask us to restructure and revision the systemic beliefs that guide our actions and decisions. A portion of sales will be donated to World Central Kitchen. Reception: ursday, June 1, 6-7:30 p.m. June 1-July 15. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

MARC HURWITZ: Travel photography featuring large-scale outdoor murals in Lyon, France, and Glasgow, Scotland. June 1-30. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall.

barre/montpelier

ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION 2023: A group exhibit in a variety of mediums by Vermont artists.

PIEVY POLYTE: “Art Standing With Community,” acrylic paintings inspired by the artist’s native Haiti, as well as Vermont’s people, landscapes, spiritual traditions and music. Reception: Friday, June 2, 4-8 p.m., with artist talk at 6 p.m. June 1-July 2. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

‘COCKED AND GAGGED’: A mixed-media installation that references the escalating numbers of American mass shootings in 2023, featuring photographic self-portraits by Susan Calza and Dominique Gustin.

Reception: Friday, June 2, 5-8 p.m. June 3-July 23. Info, susancalza@gmail.com. Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier.

ERIC HIBIT: “ e Spontaneous Garden,” a solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper that draw inspiration from nature and everyday objects.

Reception: Friday, June 2, 4-8 p.m. June 2-July 14. Info, hexumgallery@gmail.com. Hexum Gallery in Montpelier.

SHOW 55: A members’ exhibition featuring work by 16 area artists. Reception: Friday, June 2, 4-7 p.m. June 2-July 2. Info, 552-0877. e Front in Montpelier.

stowe/smuggs

NORTHERN VERMONT ARTIST ASSOCIATION: e 92nd annual show of the state’s oldest visual arts organization, featuring artwork by more than 40 members.

Reception: Sunday, June 4, 1-4 p.m. June 4-July 1. Info, 644-8183. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville.

TREVOR CORP: “Tick-Tock,” whimsical sculptures inspired by clocks. Reception: Wednesday, June 7, 6-7:30 p.m. June 7-July 16. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson.

mad river valley/waterbury

DENIS VERSWEYVELD: “Pairs,” sculpture, paintings and drawings by the Vermont artist. Reception: Saturday, June 3, 5-7 p.m. May 31-October 21. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

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‘COW’: An exhibition of dozens of bovine artworks based on the same paint-by-number kit, executed in a huge variety of unusual mediums and submitted by participants from around the world. Reception: Friday, June 2, 6 p.m. June 2-August 31. Info, 3695722. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

‘MANY ARTISTS, ONE MODEL’: An exhibition of images dedicated to the late artist and model Penny Bennett by Vickie Herzberg, Sue Schiller, Rachel Gross, Sheri Hancock, Stephen Plume, Michael Shafer, Bartlett Leber and others Reception: Friday, June 2, 5-7 p.m. June 2-August 25. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

SUSAN SMEREKA: “Family,” works in mixed-media collage and monotype by the Burlington artist. Reception and gallery’s 11th anniversary celebration:

‘Cow’

It’s perfect, if coincidental, timing: e same week that Seven Days publishes a special issue on Vermont’s dairy industry, the Main Street Museum in White River Junction opens an exhibition of cow paintings. e 270 artworks are paint-bynumber — though not necessarily by the rules. And yes, you read that right: ere are 270 paintings, sent in from artists and nonartists of all ages from six countries.

Joie Finley is determined to display them all, somehow, in the unorthodox venue that’s already stuffed with strange collections.

A retired social worker who lives in Hartland, Finley has been volunteering at Main Street Museum for “six or seven years,” she said, mostly scheduling events and paying the bills. is exhibit marks the first time she’s managed an art exhibit. How did she find herself corralling cows?

First, she discovered the cat lady. Last January, Finley said, “I was sick, in bed and bored, and I scrolled through this Facebook page called Maximalist Design and Décor.” ere, she came across a post from a woman in Ohio who collects and displays paint-bynumber cat paintings in her home. is, of course, is totally in the museum’s wheelhouse.

Finley said she reached out to the woman, Megan Lane Patrick, to see if she’d be willing to ship her collection to Vermont for an exhibit. No way, Patrick told her, “because it was a bear to hang and they are all straight right now.”

“So I thought, What if we did our own?” Finley said.

One thing led to another and then to cows. Finley sourced an 11-inchsquare paint-by-number image — the bovine equivalent of a promo

headshot. She put out a call to artists on Facebook (and in this newspaper), inviting people to buy the same kit and adorn it as they saw fit. e only rules were no glitter, because it’s bad for the environment, and no meat, because ants.

People delivered — from toddlers in daycare centers (think finger paints) to nonagenarians in a local nursing home.

“ ere is ‘Cow-lage,’ a steampunk cow, an alien cow, a true storyboard about a ransomed cow and a Shrinky Dinks cow,” Finley said. “ ere are bling cows, purple neon cows, glow-in-thedark cows … ere are cows painted with gold leaf, knitted cows, felted cows and beaded cows.”

Perhaps inevitably, there are also a “Holy Cow” and a “Got Milk?” cow. But that’s not all. “ e stories I’m getting along with this are amazing,” Finley remarked. “ ere was a woman who did one while she was getting chemotherapy — she said [painting] took her mind off it.”

Other participants reported doing paint-by-number cows at birthday parties, in a classroom project or on a first date. Paintings have arrived not only from the U.S. but also from Canada, Finland, Australia, Scotland and England, Finley said.

“Kudos to my brother, who recycled 270 boxes,” she added. Moo! e reception for “Cow” on Friday, June 2, promises to be lively. e

Clockwise from top left: “Cow” paintings by Abbie Castriotta, Nick Clemens, Laura Lyon, Alyssa La Franka, Kim Che, Christine Traverson and Dan Daly

museum usually attracts “about 30” visitors during White River Junction’s monthly art walk, Finley said. “I’m afraid it will be busier this time.” She’s heard of some people flying in from Toronto, others planning to ride their bikes over from New Hampshire.

Finley will be prepared. “My friend picked up some cow cookie cutters,” she said.

“Cow” opens on Friday, with a reception at 6 p.m., and will be on view through August. Some of the paintings will be for sale through an online auction to benefit the museum. Stay tuned at mainstreetmuseum.org.

Friday, June 2, 5:30-7 p.m., with storewide sale and wine tasting. June 2-July 31. Info, 603-443-3017. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

northeast kingdom

KEVIN DONEGAN: “Sign of the Times,” a sculptural exploration of the road sign as a framework for reflection and cultural critique. Reception: Sunday, June 4, 4-7 p.m. June 4-July 9. Info, jamesteuscher@ live.com. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick.

LIAN BREHM: “Paper Passages: Reflections of Mexico,” colorful sculptural paper assemblages created during a residency in San Miguel de Allende. Reception: Friday, June 2, 4-7 p.m., with refreshments from the Wildflower Inn. June 2-30. Info, melmelts@ yahoo.com. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

‘WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND’: An exhibition of objects that explores the practical, spiritual and ecstatic human relationship to wheels and what they enable. Reception: Saturday, June 3, 2-5 p.m., with live performances of music and dance. June 2-May 31. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

randolph/royalton

‘IN MEMORIAM’: A special exhibition honoring artists who recently passed: Deborah Bohnert, Varujan Boghosian, Ben Moss, Edward Koren and Marcus Ratliff; also including works from the estates of Hugh Townley, Helen Matteson, Ira Matteson and Nancy Taplin. June 1-July 30. Info, info@bigtownvermont. com. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

LINDA SCHNEIDER & JOAN HOFFMANN: Oil paintings of landscapes and seasonal views of Vermont and the American West. Reception: Friday, June 2, 5-7 p.m. June 2-July 29. Info, artetcvt@gmail.com. ART, etc. in Randolph.

ART EVENTS

AXEL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The current and original owners, Whitney Aldrich and Axel Stohlberg, host a Champagne reception to celebrate the shop’s 40 years in business and a move across the street to its original location, now expanded. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery, Waterbury, Saturday, June 3, 5-7 p.m. Info, 244-7801.

CRAFTSTUDIES GRAND OPENING: With more than 70 years of providing craft education to the Upper Valley, CraftStudies unveils its new 2,500-squarefoot studio, which serves as a community hub for craft education in clay, fiber, metals and other arts. Visitors are invited to tour the space, make ceramic tiles, view tapestries by Rebecca Powell, sew a community quilt and other activities. CraftStudies, White River Junction, Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, hello@craftstudies.org.

CREATIVE AGING CELEBRATION: An open gallery exhibit of creative work by older artists in central Vermont, plus workshops and art activities, hosted by Central Vermont Council on Aging. College Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Friday, June 2, 2:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-2662.

JEFFERSONVILLE ART JAM: The Northern Vermont Artists Association hosts an opening reception at Visions of Vermont’s Sugarhouse Gallery. Music by the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra, plus a sidewalk art show sponsored by the Cambridge Arts Council, food and more. Various Jeffersonville locations, Sunday, June 4, 11 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, cambridgeartsvt@gmail.com.

JOSEPH SALERNO: “Mixed Bag,” a pop-up exhibition of small work from multiple series of Vermont, Provincetown, Mass., and Italy. Artist reception: Saturday, June 3, 4-6 p.m. Towle Hill Studio, Corinth, Saturday, June 3, noon-6 p.m., and Sunday, June 4, noon-3 p.m. Info, 730-3449.

MONTPELIER ART WALK: Venues including coffee shops, galleries, stores and restaurants welcome pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event, courtesy of Montpelier Alive and Northfield Savings Bank. Various Montpelier locations, Friday, June 2, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 498-8618.

OPEN STUDIO: Draw, collage, paint, move, write and explore the expressive arts however you

please during this drop-in period. Available in studio and via Zoom. Most materials are available in the studio. All are welcome; no art experience necessary. Expressive Arts Burlington, Thursday, June 1, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, info@ expressiveartsburlington.com.

OPEN STUDIO: Make art alongside other artists, socialize, get feedback and try out new mediums. No experience required; art supplies provided. Hosted by the Howard Center Arts Collective, whose members have experience with mental health and/ or substance-use challenges. ONE Arts Center, Burlington, Monday, June 5, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, artscollective@howardcenter.org.

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT, VOL. 34: An evening of fast-paced slide presentations by 10 local creatives. Tickets at flynnvt.org. Flynn Space, Burlington, Thursday, June 1, 7 p.m. $10.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN THE PARK: Join fellow artists for an afternoon of painting in nature: landscapes, animals, plants, even buildings. Meet at the park’s Japanese Garden (a short hike from the parking area) at 1 p.m. Bring your own supplies and weather gear. Register at rutlandcountyaudubon. org. Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park, Hubbardton, Saturday, June 3, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

PULL ROOM OPEN HOUSE: The grand opening and tour of a community printmaking studio that offers studio time, classes and support for members. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, Friday, June 2, 4-8 p.m. Info, programs@cal-vt.org.

VISITING ARTIST TALK: STANLEY SQUIREWELL: The Kentucky-based artist discusses his work in painting, photography, installation and more that addresses issues of race and mythology. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Friday, June 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

‘ABENAKI: FIRST PEOPLE EXHIBITION’: The council and members of Alnôbaiwi (in the Abenaki way) and the museum open a new exhibition featuring the Abenaki Year, the seasonal calendar of people who lived in the area for more than 8,000 years before Europeans arrived, as well as works by contemporary Abenaki artisans and a replica of a 19th-century Abenaki village. Through October 31. Info, 865-4556. Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington.

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ SHOW: A showcase of artworks in a variety of mediums by gallery members. Exhibition also on view in the Soda Plant Hallway through June 28. Reception: Friday, June 2, 5-9 p.m. Through June 30. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail.com.

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

ART AT THE HOSPITAL: Acrylic paintings by Matt Larson and Julio Desmont (Main Street Connector, ACC 3); photographic giclées by Jeffrey Pascoe (McClure 4 & EP2 Healing Garden); photographs by Sharon Radtke (EP2); and oil paintings by Judy Hawkins (BCC). Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through May 31. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

ART AT THE MALTEX: Paintings by Julia Purinton, Carol Boucher, Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Brecca Loh and Elizabeth Nelson. Through August 15. Info, 865-7296. Maltex Building in Burlington.

‘BLACK FREEDOM, BLACK MADONNA & THE BLACK CHILD OF HOPE’: Designed by Raphaella Brice and created by Brice and Josie Bunnell, this mural installed for Burlington’s 2022 Juneteenth celebration features a Haitian-inspired image of liberation. Through June 18. Info, 865-7166. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

COLOSSAL SANDERS: “Something’s Gone Terribly Wrong,” handmade art toys that examine human folly: destroying the natural world and its inhabitants, wrecking cars, and just plain ignorance. Through May 31. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington.

‘CONNECTIONS’: Howard Center Arts Collective presents an art installation of painted mailboxes and

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mosaics, inviting viewers to reflect on the benefits of old-fashioned mail delivery and to consider whether mailboxes have become relics of the past. Through July 31. Info, artscollective@howardcenter.org.

Howard Center in Burlington.

‘EUFLORIA’: Watercolor paintings by Annelein Beukenkamp and glass vases by Janet Zug. Through June 1. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

‘OUTSTANDING: CONTEMPORARY SELF-TAUGHT

ART’: Drawings, paintings and 3D works by area artists Larry Bissonette, Denver Ferguson, June Gutman, Chip Haggerty, Liza Phillip, Pamela Smith, Thomas Stetson and Kalin Thomas. Through September

17. FAITH RINGGOLD: “Jazz Stories,” four works in silkscreen, serigraph and acrylic on paper from the artist’s series begun in 2004 . Through July 16. HYUNSUK

ERICKSON: “Thingumabob Society,” multicolored, towering, playful sculptures that suggest sprouting seeds or family groupings. Through September 17. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

MARY LACY: “Anatomy Of,” drawings and mixed-media mosaics of body parts and figures. Artist talk: Thursday, June 1, 6-7 p.m., with artist Wylie Garcia. Through June 17. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

PIEVY POLYTE: Paintings by the Haitian artist, coffee farmer and founder of Peak Macaya Coffee. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through August 31. Info, 865-7296. Burlington City Hall.

SARAH ROSEDAHL: “Coffee Break,” paintings of farm animals enjoying a cup. Curated by SEABA. Through June 27. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

‘WHENEVER FOREVER’: A group exhibit featuring works by members of Iskra Print Collective and other local artists. Through June 17. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

‘XOXO: AN EXHIBIT ABOUT LOVE & FORGIVENESS’: An interactive exhibition that provides children and caregivers the opportunity to think about and explore feelings through activities designed to help them understand, appreciate and express their emotions. Through September 4. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

chittenden county

‘ABENAKI CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VERMONT COMMUNITY’: A series of murals designed by Scott Silverstein in consultation with Abenaki artists Lisa Ainsworth Plourde and Vera Longtoe Sheehan and members of Richmond Racial Equity; the 10 panels celebrate the Abenaki origins of practices still important to Vermont culture. Through May 31. Info, radiate.art.space@gmail.com. Richmond Town Hall.

DEB PEATE: “Whimsical Heads,” wall sculptures featuring William Morris textile designs and vintage jewelry. Through July 1. Info, 863-2569. Healthy Living Market & Café in South Burlington.

EL EMIGRANTE: Paintings of imagined landscapes by the Mexican migrant working in Vermont, and a display of his story from the comic “Algo Adentro/ Something Inside.” Through June 30. Info, wellness@ opendoormidd.org. Brownell Library in Essex Junction.

GREG NICOLAI: Black-and-white and color photographs. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through June 23. Info, 865-7296. Pierson Library in Shelburne.

‘INSTINCTIVE PATHS’: A summer group show featuring paintings and more by 12 local artists. Through July 15. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

KAREN BELL: Traditional and innovative works in Scherenschnitte, the art of cutting paper into decorative designs. Reception: Sunday, June 11, 2-4 p.m. Through June 25. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

‘OBJECT/S OF PLAY’: An interactive exploration of the creative processes of American toy designers Cas Holman and Karen Hewitt. ‘POP UP’: An exhibition of contemporary inflated sculptures inside and outside the museum featuring three artists and artist teams

CALL TO ARTISTS

AIA VERMONT COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANT: The $1,500 Carol Miklos Community Outreach Grant was created to support initiatives and special funding requests that have the potential to foster engagement with architecture and design in Vermont’s communities. Deadline: June 1. Application at aiavt.org. Online. Free. Info, 448-2169.

ARTS ON THE GREEN: Calling artists and artisans to the fourth annual outdoor arts market and festival in Chelsea. The September 2 event includes vendor booths, live music, food trucks, auction tent and family art activities. Find application details at chelseavt-arts.com. Deadline: July 30. Online. $50 for vendor booth. Info, chelseaartscollective@gmail.com.

BURKLYN ARTS JURIED SUMMER CRAFT FAIR: The Burklyn Arts Council is accepting applications for vendors at the 54th annual craft fair on July 1. (Members of NEK Artisans Guild, Artisans Hand Craft Gallery or Vermont Hand Crafters don’t need to jury.) Burklyn is holding a special for new vendors on Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. to noon, at Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville; email to reserve a time. Find application at burklyn-arts. org. Deadline: June 1. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville. $105 per booth. Info, burklynarts40@gmail.com.

COMICS & CARTOONS: Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield is taking submissions for an upcoming exhibit, “Mad Contemporary.” Info and application at madrivervalleyarts.org. Online. Through June 30. Info, 496-6682.

CREATIVE FUTURES GRANTS: The Vermont Arts Council awards grants of up to $200,000 to creative sector organizations and businesses, including sole proprietors, that can demonstrate economic harm caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application at vermontartscouncil.org. Deadline: June 30. Online. Info, creativefutures@ vermontartscouncil.org.

GATEWAY MURAL PARK: The Montpelier Public Arts Commission is awarding two grants to Vermont-based visual artists or artist teams for designing and painting murals below the Montpelier I-89 Interstate bridge within the new Gateway Mural Park. More info at montpelier-vt.org. Deadline: June 15. Online. Info, montpelierartsvt@gmail.com.

‘ICE CREAM CASTLES IN THE SKY’: Submissions are open for an upcoming curated exhibition at AVA Gallery and Art Center inspired by the Joni Mitchell song “Both Sides Now.” More info and application at avagallery.org. Deadline: June 12. Online. $15. Info, 603-448-3117.

MOTHERSHIP MONTHLY FILM CHALLENGE: You and your crew have one month to create a film of 10 minutes or shorter. All experience levels and any genre welcome. All films will be screened at the Mothership on July 1. A winner will be crowned and must defend their title the following month. MothershipVT, Burlington. Through July 1. $10-15 suggested donation. Info, mothershipstudiovt@gmail.com.

POSTER MAKERS NEEDED: The VT PFAS Coalition seeks 10 artists to design 11-by-17-inch posters for display in store windows, exhibits,

from the field of pneumatic sculpture: Claire Ashley, Pneuhaus and Tamar Ettun. (Outdoor sculptures not on view on days with excessive wind.) STEPHEN HUNECK: “Pet Friendly,” an exhibition of hand-carved and painted furniture, sculptures, relief paintings, bronze sculptures and more by the late Vermont artist. Through October 22. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

ROSS SHEEHAN: “Defects and Other Objects,” works on paper and canvas featuring patterns that exist in eyes, teeth and fingerprints, as well as small mixedmedia sculptures. Through May 31. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall.

barre/montpelier

‘A THIRTY-YEAR CONVERSATION ABOUT ART’: Works in a variety of mediums by Alexandra Bottinelli, Cheryl Betz, Larry Bowling, Maggie Neale, Elizabeth Nelson, Kathy Stark, Janet Van Fleet and Ann Young. Third Floor Gallery. Artists talk: Tuesday, June 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Preregister. Through June 24. ‘ART IT UP!’: An annual exhibition and silent auction to benefit the art center’s programs. View and bid in person, in the Second Floor Gallery, or online. Through June 16. ‘ONE + ONE IS GREATER

THAN TWO’: Works by 29 artists that depict multiples, patterns and relationships. Main Floor Gallery. Through June 24. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

BETH BARNDT & LINDA FINKELSTEIN: An exhibition of collage, postcards, monotypes, paintings and mixed-media works, including eco dyeing and printing. Through June 28. Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

BRIAN HERRICK: “Season’s Shift,” grid-based paintings drawn from nature by the Montpelier artist. Reception: Friday, June 2, 4-8 p.m. Through July 30. Info, ebbsandfloods@gmail.com. Woodbelly Pizza in Montpelier.

demonstrations, farmers markets, etc. Digital or hand-created in any mediums (no PFAS), the posters should be easily reproducible via color printing. The design should have a grassroots activism look and allow for several logos. Compensation: $75. Submit ideas or a sketch, and a few photos of past work, to pfasinfo@wilpfus.org by August 1. Learn more at militarypoisons.org. Online.

PUBLIC ART AT GREEN STREET SHELTER: The Vergennes Partnership, recipient of a $15,000 Vermont Arts Council grant, is seeking an artist or artist team to reimagine the Green Street bus shelter area. Find guidelines and details at vergennesdowntown.org. Deadline: June 20. Online. Info, 598-7424.

QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL: Apply to vend or perform at a one-day event on August 26 at the Plainfield Recreational Field. Queer AF! celebrates rural queer life, art and craft. Application at linktr.ee/vtqueercrafts. Deadline: June 15. Online. Free. Info, vtqueercraft@gmail.com.

RABBLE-ROUSER ART GALLERY SHOWCASE: Black, Indigenous, people of color and queer artists are encouraged to apply to an open themed monthly exhibition. Art can be unconventional, multicultural, political, seek to break societal constructs, question norms, foster social change or just make people ponder. Send artwork samples or portfolio along with name, medium, artwork description and size and price per piece, if applicable, to culture@rabblerouser.net. Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier. Through June 30. Free. Info, 225-6227.

‘ROCK SOLID’: Applications are open for the annual stone sculpture show featuring a variety of classical and contemporary pieces; some 2D works are included. Exhibition dates are September 13 to October 28. Email submissions to submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com. Deadline: August 1. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 nonmember applicants. Info, 479-7069.

SEEKING ARTIST MEMBERS: The Front gallery in Montpelier is looking for new artists. Members contribute time, energy and financial support to keep the gallery running. We have a new show every month, featuring all members’ work in six group exhibitions, alternating with six solo shows each year. Info and application at thefrontvt.com/apply.

Deadline: June 17. Online. Info, apply@thefrontvt.com.

SEEKING EXPERIMENTAL ARTISTS: Under Radar is an underground punk zine looking for experimental Vermont artists in photography, dark fantasy, collage, poetry, surrealism, contemporary art, lowbrow comix/ illustrations and more. Submission guidelines on Instagram at @ underadarzine or at underadarzine.com. Deadline: June 1. Online. Free. Info, underradarzine@gmail.com.

SOLO & SMALL GROUP SHOWS: Studio Place Arts in Barre invites artists to apply for 2024 exhibitions in its second- and third-floor galleries. Application info at studioplacearts.com. Deadline: June 3. Online. $10 nonmembers. Info, submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com.

SOUTH END ART HOP REGISTRATION: Artists and vendors are invited to sign up to participate in Burlington’s largest art festival in September. Details and application at seaba.com. Online. Through July 31. Info, 859-9222.

CHIP HAGGERTY: “Thank You Notes,” large-scale paintings on brown bag paper. Through June 3. Info, haggerty@pshift.com. The Front in Montpelier.

CHRISTINE HENNINGER: “Buen Provencho,” recent digital photographs. Curated by Studio Place Arts. Through July 1. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

DIDI & GEORGIANNA BRUSH: “Brush Strokes,” a mother-and-daughter exhibition of paintings. Through June 30. Info, moetown128@gmail.com. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

‘ELEMENTS OF SCULPTURE’: Original works in wood, metal and glass by Yestermorrow faculty members Thea Alvin, Meg Reinhold, Nick Pattis, Anna Fluri, Sophia Mickelson and Johno Landsman, in conjunction with the Waitsfield design/build school. Through May 31, 2025. Info, 828-3291. Vermont Arts Council Sculpture Garden in Montpelier.

ERIK NELSON: “On a Mountain,” nine abstracted, acrylic paintings of forested hillsides near Camel’s Hump. Curated by Studio Place Arts. Through August 12. Info, 479-7069. AR Market in Barre.

HILARY ANN LOVE GLASS: Mixed-media drawings and paintings of flora and fauna. Through June 30. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

KATE BURNIM: “Liminal Arc,” paintings that contemplate space, time, separation and togetherness, boundaries, transition, and memory. Through June 30. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

stowe/smuggs

‘NATURE’S RESILIENCE’: A showcase of works in a variety of mediums by 17 artists exploring the human impact on climate change. Through July 2. ‘THE CREATIVE PROCESS’: An exhibition of works by 40

artists as well as their reference photos, test strips, sketches or other supportive materials. Through September 3. LEGACY COLLECTION: A showcase exhibition of paintings by gallery regulars as well as some newcomers. Through December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. ‘HOME AND HOW WE MAKE IT’: An exhibition of 30 miniature rooms, as well as woodworking, textiles and paintings that define visually and conceptually what home means. Through June 1. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

PAMELA WILSON: “Potentiality,” paintings, ceramics, textiles and ephemera. Through July 1. Info, 646-5191781. Minema Gallery in Johnson.

SCOTT LENHARDT: An exhibition of graphic designs for Burton Snowboards created since 1994 by the Vermont native. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. ‘WORLDS COLLIDE’: A group exhibition of photography by Green Mountain Tech Creative Media Art & Design students. Through June 2. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson.

mad river valley/waterbury

‘DESIGN MADE VISIBLE’: A multidisciplinary group exhibition exploring the table as metaphor. Through June 22. Info, 496-6682. The Gallery at Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield.

middlebury area

‘ARTISTS IN THE ARCHIVES: UNSEEN NEIGHBORS: COMMUNITY, HISTORY & COLLAGE’: Digital and analog collages by 23 artists from seven countries that reflect on the idea of community in the 21st century. Through August 26. ‘STELLAR STITCHING:

19TH CENTURY VERMONT SAMPLERS’: An exhibition of needlework samplers made by young girls in the 19th-century that depict alphabets, numerals and decorative elements. Through January 13. ‘VARIETY

SEW: A SAMPLING OF TEXTILE TOOLS AND DEVICES’: Sewing machines, spinning wheels and myriad sewing paraphernalia from the permanent collection. Reception: Thursday, June 8, 5-7 p.m. Through September 30. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

CARLA WEEKS: “Verdant,” large paintings that examine the relationship between architecture and nature, all in green. Through June 15. Info, 877-2173.

Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘COASTING’: Works by Liz Hoag, Tim Horn, James Kimak, Jay Lagemann, Lori Mehta and Janis Sanders featuring summertime views of Maine, Massachusetts and New York. RORY JACKSON: “Seasonal Majesty,” a solo exhibition of new paintings by the local artist. Reception: Thursday, June 8, 5-6:30 p.m. Through June 27. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

‘LIFT EVERY VOICE’: An exhibition of 15 hooked rugs reproduced from the “I Am a Black Woman” series by Elizabeth Catlett (1947). Guest curated by Maddy Fraioli. Through June 10. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

‘TOSSED’: Nearly 20 works that make use of found, discarded or repurposed materials, curated by museum exhibition designer Ken Pohlman. Through December 10. RECENT ACQUISITIONS: An exhibition of more than 30 recent additions to the museum’s permanent collection, including work by Veronica Ryan, Sean Scully, Joan Snyder, John Steuart Curry, Fidelia Bridges, James McNeil Whistler and others. Through August 6. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

‘TEXTURE’: Artworks that are rough, soft, scratchy, silky, furry or glossy in a variety of mediums by more than 50 artists. Through July 8. Info, 989-7225. Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury.

‘VESSELS AND VANISHING POINTS’: An exhibition of contemporary ceramics by Nicholas Bernard and Judy Jackson, photography by Caleb Kenna, paintings by Alexis Serio and glass work by Tsuga Studios. Through June 18. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury.

WINSLOW COLWELL: “#Skylights,” paper constructions, light boxes, kite art and folded lanterns by the Ripton artist. Through June 10. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

rutland/killington

NEW MEMBERS EXHIBITION: Fused-glass work by Garrett Sadler, wood crafts by Guy Rossi, landscape paintings by Brian Hewitt, pastel paintings of animals and nature by Lynn Austin, and sculpture and realist paintings by Liza Myers. Through October 31. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

upper valley

‘ECLECTRICITY’: Photographs by Natalie Boze and paintings in various mediums by Becky Cook that encompass nature and manmade structures, real or imagined. Through June 29. Info, artbcook@gmail. com. Norwich Public Library.

JOHN LEHET: “Spring Hopes Eternal,” seasonal nature-based photography. Through July 3. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

LYNN GRAZNAK: “I Dream the Ghosts of Houses,” video art by the multidisciplinary artist. Through May 31. Free. Info, 295-6688. Junction Arts & Media in White River Junction.

northeast kingdom

ANN CREAVEN: “Black & White and In Between,” photographs. Through June 27. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie in West Glover.

DELIA ROBINSON: “Magical Thinking,” narrative daydream-inspired paintings by the Vermont artist. Through June 4. Info, 533-2000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

‘IN FOCUS’: A group exhibition of photographs by Rob Boskind, Lawrence Cincotta, Karl Ehrlich, Steve Malshuk, Elinor Osborne and Ralph Zimmerman. Through June 17. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

MARY TAPOGNA: “Hail Mary, Full of Glass,” mosaic works using found and recycled materials and depicting religious and secular subjects. Through July 1. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

ROSS CONNELLY: “Variables,” photographs by the Hardwick-based photographer and retired journalist. Through June 30. Info, oliveylin1@gmail.com. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

‘TEETERING BETWEEN’: Paintings, photography and sculpture by Molly Boone, Linda Bryan, Harrison Halaska and Mike Howat, curated by Samantha M. Eckert of AVA Gallery and Art Center. WILLIAM

BETCHER: “Ghosts: Civil War Portraits,” a reanimation of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes of soldiers and women in the 19th century using modern technology. Through June 4. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

‘WONDERLANDS’: Paintings of Cuba by James Rauchman and figurative works by the late selftaught artist Gayleen Aiken. Through June 30. Info, 533-9370. GRACE in Hardwick.

YOUNG ARTISTS SHOW: A group exhibition of works by area kids and young adults. Through May 31. Info, melmelts@yahoo.com. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

brattleboro/okemo valley

ANDY WARHOL: “Small Is Beautiful,” 100 of the artist’s smaller-format paintings, from the Hall collection.

RON GORCHOV: A 50-year survey of the American abstract artist’s work, featuring shaped canvases from the 1970s to large-scale paintings in his last years.

SUSAN ROTHENBERG: Nearly 30 figurative, gestural paintings by the late American artist from throughout her career. Weekends only, reservation required. Through November 26. Info, info@hallartfoundation. org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

‘THE ART OF HANDMADE PHOTOGRAPHY’: A group exhibition in a variety of genres, mediums, styles, sizes and approaches by more than 30 local and national photographers, juried by Dale Rio. Through July 2. Info, 251-6051. Vermont Center for Photography in Brattleboro.

‘KEITH HARING: SUBWAY DRAWINGS’: Samples from the more than 5,000 chalk drawings the New York City artist made from 1980 to 1985 in subway stations.

CATHY CONE: “Portals and Portraits,” modified tintypes and mixed media by the Vermont photographer that speak to the power and limitations of memory. DANIEL CALLAHAN: “En-MassQ,” works from two series in which the Boston-based artist painted his own face and the faces of others and detailed the performances with photographs, writing, and audio and visual vignettes.

JUAN HINOJOSA: “Paradise City,” collaged figures made from found objects that reflect on the challenges of immigrants creating a new home in a new place.

MITSUKO BROOKS: “Letters Mingle Souls,” mail art that incorporates imaginary letters addressed by survivors to their deceased loved ones and explores the impacts of mental illness and suicide. Through June 11. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

CHARLES W. NORRIS-BROWN: “Distant Thunder Studio, “ original artworks from the late artist’s graphic novel Thunder Basin within a recreation of his studio as an interactive exhibition. Through June 10. THE SPRING SALON: Artwork in a variety of mediums by 35 area artists. Through June 3. Info, 289-0104. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

JOHN R. KILLACKY: “Flux,” an exhibition of objects from a wordless, process-based video inspired by scores, propositions and performative actions

of Fluxus-era artists; cinematography by Justin Bunnell, editing by C. Alec Kozlowski and sound composition by Sean Clute. Through August 30. Info, 257-7898. CX Silver Gallery in Brattleboro.

KAREN BECKER: “Bearing Witness, Part 2,” a 40-year retrospective of artworks in a variety of mediums featuring landscapes and animals. Through August 13. Info, 387-0102. Next Stage Arts Project in Putney.

manchester/bennington

ALBERTO REY: “Cultural Landscapes,” a major exhibition featuring the artist’s Battenkill River project, including large-scale paintings, drawings, notes and photographs; as well as Rey’s Cuban heritage and bicultural identity. Through June 25. Info, 367-1311. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘A HISTORY OF BENNINGTON’: An exhibition of artifacts that invites viewers to examine how history informs and affects our lives. Through December 31. ‘NEBIZUN: WATER IS LIFE’: An exhibition of artwork by Abenaki artists of the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley regions to illustrate the Abenaki relationship to water, our awareness of water as a fundamental element necessary for all life, and concern about pollution of our water. Curated by Vera Longtoe Sheehan. Through July 26. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

MATT BROWN: Color woodblock prints in the Japanese hanga style by the New Hampshire artist. Through July 31. Info, 362-1405. curATE café in Manchester.

SPRING/SUMMER 2023 MEMBER EXHIBITION: An annual exhibition of works in painting, drawing, prints, textile/fiber, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more by member artists. Through July 16. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

randolph/royalton

CAROLINE TAVELLI-ABAR AND MARJORIE

RYERSON: “Full Circle,” ink and watercolor abstract paintings, and poetry; and “Mother Nature’s Liquid Gift,” a retrospective of water-inspired photography and poetry. Through May 31. Info, artetcvt@gmail. com. ART, etc. in Randolph.

JOHN DOUGLAS: “My World in Black and White,” photographs by the Vershire artist. Through June 10. Info, 889-3525. The Tunbridge General Store Gallery.

‘RE: VISIONS’: A group exhibition of artworks in various mediums by local artists. Through July 1. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

outside vermont

‘AN ASSEMBLAGE OF BREATHS’: The third annual exhibition in support of mental health awareness, in collaboration with West Central Behavioral Health, featuring 30 regional artists. Through June 17. KATHY BLACK, MICHAEL HEFFERNAN, SUSAN CALZA & HARRISON HALASKA: Paintings and video installation by the regional artists in four galleries. Through June 3. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

‘VIEWS OF WITHIN: PICTURING THE SPACES WE INHABIT’: More than 60 paintings, photographs, prints, installations and textile works from the museum’s collection that present one or more evocations of interior space. Through June 30. DEMPSEY BOB: “Wolves,” a retrospective of totem poles, sculptures and masks by the Canadian master carver. Through September 10. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

‘¡PRINTING THE REVOLUTION! THE RISE AND IMPACT OF CHICANO GRAPHICS, 1965 TO NOW’: A Smithsonian American Art Museum traveling exhibition featuring 119 artworks by more than 74 artists of Mexican descent and allied artists active in Chicanx networks. Through June 11. KENT MONKMAN: “The Great Mystery,” four new paintings by the Cree artist along with five works in the museum’s collection that inspired them, by Hannes Beckmann, T.C. Cannon, Cyrus Edwin Dallin, Mark Rothko and Fritz Scholder. Through December 9. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. ➆

Artist’s

can be used to explore sometimes opaque personal moments. “Blue Flash” is a 68-by-77-inch canvas covered in a dirty white; its upper half contains two sections of a brown body, as if it were partly submerged in the white background. A blue line extends from near one eye. Brand confirmed that the figure has been interpreted to represent Nauman, but the blue flash could be anything: a sudden insight, a flash of pain.

Rothenberg stated in another Art21 episode, “I think I care about beauty, but I don’t go for it.”

Many of the works at the Hall contain a kind of beauty, certainly of color. Something else is at work, though, in the way Rothenberg’s compositions transcend the strictures of the rectangular canvas and viewers’ expectations of perspective. She called that something “truth — some kind of truth about some kind of thing.” That, perhaps, has its own kind of beauty. ➆

INFO

Susan Rothenberg, through November 26 at Hall Art Foundation in Reading. hallartfoundation.org

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music+nightlife

Shooting Her Shot

For all of its charm and beauty, Vermont has struggled to be a place of acceptance for people who are not, you know, white-skinned. Look, does anyone really need me, a middle-aged white dude, to tell them that Vermont isn’t the most diverse spot on the map? Well, I was going to say no. But singer-songwriter and journalist MYRA FLYNN had some other thoughts about that when we talked last week ahead of her career-defining gig as a Burlington Discover Jazz Festival headliner. She plays the Flynn Main Stage on Sunday, June 11, the festival’s closing night.

I had asked Flynn if she ever found it di cult to reconcile the urge to entertain with the urge to educate when she performed.

“It’s actually not my job to educate anyone when I’m performing,” she replied. “It’s my job to put on a good show that moves people. That’s why I keep my musician and journalist hats so separate. And, respectfully, Chris, I think it’s actually more your job to do that sort of education — we need the white males to have a hand in that, too.”

It’s a fair point from Flynn, who can certainly be excused for just wanting to let her music do the talking. The artist, who grew up in Vermont and splits her time between Los Angeles and the Green Mountains, has seen her work as a journalist take center stage of late. A former reporter with the Burlington Free Press, Flynn joined Vermont Public in 2021 as a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging adviser and the host and executive producer of the show “Homegoings.” That show, recently nominated for a New England Emmy Award, has been green-lit as a podcast nationally syndicated by Vermont Public.

Flynn is also filming a five-part Vermont Public television series based on her podcast — which is why, during

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BY CHRIS FARNSWORTH

our Zoom conversation, she was fully made-up and looked significantly more camera-ready than yours truly.

“I’ve got makeup caked on right now,” Flynn said with a laugh. “I’m sort of all over the place, but it feels really incredible right now. I’m a mom; I’m headlining jazz fest; I’ve got a new album coming out. I’m wildly blessed and wildly stressed.”

Indeed, Flynn is taking big steps in

2023, in both journalism and music. For her fifth record, Shadow Work, she has planned the mother of all release shows: headlining the jazz fest at the theater that shares her name. It’s a moment of arrival for a woman who has spent two decades making music in Vermont, looking at that stage with increasing hunger.

The chance to get on the Flynn Main Stage came after she played a kids’

show at the smaller Flynn Space. Flynn executive director JAY WAHL approached the singer to introduce himself. She took her chance.

“I said, ‘Jay! Put me on your main stage, man. Let me shoot my shot. I can do this,’” Flynn recalled. “And I’m so happy I did that, because as I’ve gotten to know Jay, I’ve seen how he’s prioritizing getting Black bodies on that stage, which is so awesome and desperately needed here.”

Flynn is fiercely proud of the opportunity. She bristled at some of the grousing she’s heard from musicians about the new look of the jazz fest, which slimmed down from 10 days to five this year.

“I know there are rumblings in the community about the fest this year,” she said. “I wonder if it’s because the older guard is feeling pushed back. Is it because the fest is shorter this year … or is it because there are Black bodies rocking on that stage for the second year in a row? Because some of the coded language I’ve seen is that the jazz fest isn’t having any local talent this year. And I’m like, ‘Hello, uh, what am I?’”

Flynn, who flies between LA and Vermont multiple times a year, pointed out a reason she’s only a part-time resident these days.

“There are a lot of similarities between music and journalism,” Flynn said. “But in the world of journalism, you want to be heard and not seen. Because it can touch on some scary stu , where it’s not really safe to be accessible. That fed a lot into my decision to straddle two coasts.

“Look, my beat is race,” she continued. “So imagine if you had a website with a location of where you’d be publicly for people who didn’t agree with what you said.”

One need look no further than what happened to Kiah Morris in 2018 for an example of racism in Vermont in action. The former Vermont state representative, who is Black, decided not to run for a third term after a campaign of racist threats were lobbed against her and her family. Flynn, whose daughter, Avalon, was born in 2021, is wary of encountering similar dangers because of her work as a journalist.

“I want to report on race in Vermont, and I want us to get better. Nobody is going to chase me out of doing that work,” Flynn said. “Vermont is a special place. I hope that one day I can move back permanently, where it feels a little safer. But while I’ve got a little one, who’s

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INFO

Myra Flynn performs “Roar of the Queen” on Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m., at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington as part of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. $25-50. Her album Shadow Work will be released on all major streaming platforms that day. Learn more at flynnvt.org.

been front and center at concerts where problems have happened, that’s not for us right now.”

Flynn sees her upcoming jazz fest headlining gig as a possible blueprint for her career going forward. Given the messy post-pandemic state of touring and the need to devote time to her myriad other endeavors, she would

rather appear at a big event than run a leg of smaller tour dates.

“This show at the Flynn is literally my wish list coming true,” she said, beaming. Called “Roar of the Queen,” it will feature a bevy of guest artists, including PHISH bassist MIKE GORDON, dancer SAGE HORSEY, guitarist NICK CASSARINO, and local saxophone legends

DAVE GRIPPO and JOE MOORE — not to mention the 30-person LAKE CHAMPLAIN

MASS CHOIR

The show is a local woman taking her shot, and it’s a beautiful thing to see. I’m not a jazz musician and have never been part of that world, so I’m not going to issue a verdict on what the newlook jazz fest means to a complex and generationally diverse scene based on one show. But I know Flynn is one of us. I’ve seen her grinding on stages across Burlington for 20 years, and it’s about damn time she got to make her move. Props to the Flynn theater for seeing that the time was right. ➆

Listening In

(Spotify mix of local jams)

1. “Mama Song” by Myra Flynn

2. “After|life Movement II” by Brian McCarthy Nonet

3. “Wetsuit Dream” by the High Breaks

4. “Can’t Find the Ground” by Reid Parsons

5. “Visible Attitude” by Willverine, Blackmer

6. “Satanic Panic” by Drunk Off Diesel

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Eye on the Scene

Last week’s live music highlights from photographer Luke Awtry

BLOWTORCH AT RADIO BEAN, BURLINGTON, MAY 26: e show must go on. If you caught last Friday’s BLOWTORCH set at Radio Bean and saw JUSTIN CROWTHER behind the kit, you wouldn’t have been able to tell that anything was wrong. Soon after he arrived, I said hello and gave the Burlington Record Plant founder the overly firm handshake that I learned from my career military father. It was returned with an appropriate firmness, coupled with a friendly smile and a sincere greeting. Before the set, Crowther mentioned that he was experiencing abdominal pain, but he got onstage and absolutely nailed it. After loading out, he drove himself to the University of Vermont Medical Center. He was immediately diagnosed with appendicitis and had emergency surgery to remove his appendix. Fortunately, Crowther is already back home and on the road to a full recovery. What a badass. Does it get any more rock and roll than that?

On the Air

Where to tune in to Vermont music this week:

“WAVE CAVE RADIO SHOW,” Wednesday, May 31, 2 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: DJs FLYWLKER and GINGERVITUS spin the best of local and nonlocal hip-hop.

“ROCKET SHOP RADIO HOUR,” Wednesday, May 31, 8 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: Folk-rock act LAKE WAVES play live in studio.

“THE SOUNDS OF BURLINGTON,” ursday, June 1, 9 p.m., at wbkm. org: Host TIM LEWIS plays selections of local music.

“CULTURAL BUNKER,”

Friday, June 2, 7 p.m., on 90.1 WRUV: Host MELO GRANT plays local and nonlocal hip-hop.

“ALL THE TRADITIONS,”

Sunday, June 4, 7 p.m., on Vermont Public: Host ROBERT RESNIK plays an assortment of folk music with a focus on Vermont artists.

“Shadowcaster” by Barbacoa

Flynn and her daughter, Avalon, in 2021

CLUB DATES

live music

WED.31

Bent Nails House Band (rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Field Day Kickoff with Noah Kesey Magic Band, Rockin’ Worms, Greaseface, Verboten (indie rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5.

George Murtie (singersongwriter) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 2 p.m. Free.

Jazz Jam Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Les Dead Ringers (jazz) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Levyosn: Yiddish Song (klezmer) at the Old Meeting House, East Montpelier, 7 p.m. $15.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Raavi, No Fun Haus, Earthworm (indie) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10/$15.

The Runaway Grooms (rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Sam Atallah (jazz) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5. Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

THU.1

Bow, Jack & Krishna (blues rock) at Fable Farm, Barnard, 5:30 p.m. $5-25.

Brewer Dan (singer-songwriter) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Combustomatics (rock) at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Good Morning Gils, Laces (indie rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $5/$10.

Grace Palmer and Socializing for Introverts (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Greenbush (instrumental) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free.

Ira Friedman (jazz) at Hugo’s Bar and Grill, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Jazz with Alex Stewart and Friends (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Jeff Shelley (Americana) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Jerborn (acoustic) at Folino’s, Williston, 6 p.m. Free.

America’s Game

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SAT.3

The Bubs, PONS, S.C.A.B., Ghost of My Drip (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15/$20.

Carraway, Mr. Doubtfire, Shore Rites, Living Room Romantics (punk, new wave) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7:30 p.m. $5/$10.

Casey & the Locomotives (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Celebration of Life Festival with the Reflexions, Wendigo, Blackwolf, Jaded Ravins (rock, Americana) at Martell’s at the Red Fox, Jeffersonville, noon. Free.

Club d’Elf (jam) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10.

The Cobras (rock) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Danny & the Parts (Americana) at Wild Hart Distillery, Shelburne, 3 p.m. Free.

David Karl Roberts (singersongwriter) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

David Merchant (tiki) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Dirty Looks (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Good Morning Gils, Jesse Taylor (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10/$15.

Jess O’Brien (singer-songwriter) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, 6 p.m. Free.

The “MEN IN BLAZERS” soccer podcast started out with two English expats, Roger Bennett and Michael Davies, riffing about the world’s game from “the crap part of Soho,” as the hosts were fond of saying. It is now one of the most popular soccer podcasts in the world with a weekly companion TV show on Peacock. And the duo’s Men in Blazers Media Network is the largest independent soccer-focused media company in North America. Inspired by the story of local semipro club Vermont Green FC, Bennett brings the “Men in Blazers” podcast to the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington on Thursday, June 1, for a live podcast taping and a screening of a short documentary about the team, called “Up the Green.”

Madigan Linnane (singersongwriter) at Filling Station, Middlesex, 6 p.m. Free.

Rur, Aneken River, Vehicle, Vincent Goldmine (indie) at Despacito, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Trio de Rumba (flamenco) at Bent

Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Uncle Jimmy (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Urian Hackney (dub) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11:30 p.m. $5/$10.

Wendigo (jam) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

FRI.2

Austin Petrashune (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Bandwagon Summer Series: Kiran Ahluwalia (singersongwriter) at the Putney Inn, 6 p.m. $20/$25.

Danvers, Ghostly Sound, Suburban Samurai, Dizzy Bats (punk) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Delta Sweet Duo (folk) at Stone’s Throw Pizza, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free.

The Duel (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free. EarthKry (reggae) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $15.

Footworks (Celtic) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

Freeway Clyde (jazz) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $15/$20.

Friday Folk (folk) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Ira Friedman (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Justin LaPoint, Jens Hybertson (singer-songwriter) at Stone’s Throw Pizza, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Laura Fedele-Rasco (acoustic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Maple Street Six (jazz) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5 p.m. Free.

Mark Legrand & Sarah Munro, the Steppes (singer-songwriter, rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Mean Waltons (folk) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

Moondogs, No Showers on Vacation, the Hive (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10/$15.

Phil Abair Band (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Seth Eames, Miriam Bernardo, D. Davis (singer-songwriter) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Southtown (bluegrass) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Thrust: A Tribute to Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters (tribute) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Tom Gershwin, Mike Bjella, Xander Naylor (jazz) at Hugo’s Bar and Grill, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Troy Millette (acoustic) at Gusto’s, Barre, 6 p.m. Free.

Josh Jakab (singer-songwriter) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Les Dead Ringers (jazz) at Hugo’s Bar and Grill, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Maple & Hanson (acoustic) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

Sarah Bell, Shy Husky (singersongwriter, rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

VT Bluegrass Pioneers (bluegrass) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Waiting on Mongo (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. WD-40’s (jazz) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Xander Naylor (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

SUN.4

Breanna Elaine (singersongwriter) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 3 p.m. Free. The Curls, Blackwater, the Hive (alt rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$15.

HEARD! World Jazz (jazz) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, noon. Free.

THU.1 // ‘MEN IN BLAZERS’ [LIVE PODCAST]

Sunday Brunch Tunes (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m. Wonderkid (live looping) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

TUE.6

Big Easy Tuesdays with Back Porch Revival (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Bluegrass Jam (bluegrass) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

Gina Leslie (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5/$10.

Grateful Tuesdays (tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $20.

Honky Tonk Tuesday with Pony Hustle (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Paul Asbell Jazz Quartet (jazz) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5 p.m. Free.

WED.7

Andriana & the Bananas (jazz) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5 p.m. Free. August V. (singer-songwriter) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Bent Nails House Band (rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Big Joe’s (jazz) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 10 p.m. & midnight. Free.

Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Bob Wagner (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Cotter & Friends (jam) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11:45 p.m. $5/$10.

Deer Tick, Rafay Rashid (indie rock) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $29.50.

Jazz Jam Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Jesse Royal (reggae) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $17/$20.

Les Dead Ringers (jazz) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

RRRC (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20/$25.

Ryan Montebleau (singersongwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $18/$25.

Three Angry Dwarfs: A Tribute to Ben Folds Five (tribute) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10:30 p.m. $5/$10.

Troupeadore (cabaret) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5/$10.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5.

Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

djs

WED.31

Queer Bar Takeover (DJ) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 7:15 p.m. Free.

THU.1

DJ Chaston (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10:30 p.m. Free.

Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.

FRI.2

DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

DJ Two Rivers (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

SAT.3

Blanchface (DJ) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.

HAVEN (DJ) at MothershipVT, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

John’s Jukebox (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.

Molly Mood (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

TUE.6

Local Motives Tuesday (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

open mics & jams

WED.31

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with JD Tolstoi (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.1

Open Mic (open mic) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

FRI.2

Open Mic Night! (open mic) at Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.

Red Brick Coffee House (open mic) at Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7 p.m. Free.

MON.5

Open Mic (open mic) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Despacito, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.7

Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with JD Tolstoi (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.

comedy

WED.31

Mix Tape: Show & Jam (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

THU.1

Comedy Wolf: Open Mic (comedy) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Mothra! A Storytelling/Improv Comedy Show (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:45 p.m. Free.

Randy Feltface: Feltopia (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25.

FRI.2

Randy Feltface: Feltopia (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $25.

SAT.3

Randy Feltface: Feltopia (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $25.

SUN.4

Eleganza & Espresso: A Drag Brunch (drag) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. $20.

MON.5

Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.7

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

trivia, karaoke, etc.

WED.31

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Nerd Nite Trivia (trivia) at Citizen Cider, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

THU.1

Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. Free.

‘Men in Blazers’ (live podcast) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 6 p.m. $10/$15.

Trivia Night (trivia) at McGillicuddy’s Five Corners, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Thursday (trivia) at Spanked Puppy Pub, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

FRI.2

Book Launch: ‘Does the Earth’ and ‘June Poems’ (book release) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Karoke with DJ Big T (karaoke) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 9 p.m. Free.

MON.5

Trivia Monday with Top Hat Entertainment (trivia) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Brain (trivia) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Trivia with Craig Mitchell (trivia) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

TUE.6

Karaoke with Motorcade (karaoke) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke with DJ Party Bear (karaoke) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at the Depot, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Tuesday (trivia) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

Tuesday Night Trivia (trivia) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.7

4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Nerd Nite Trivia (trivia) at Citizen Cider, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free. Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. ➆

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Conswank, Low Point Retreat

(99 RECORDS/GOOD PARTNERS, DIGITAL)

99 Neighbors may be on uno cial hiatus, but that doesn’t mean the party’s over. After pushing the limits of the local scene, hopscotching between major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, and crushing the festival circuit, the members of the Burlington-bred hiphop collective are still making art — just not under one banner. Conswank, one of the group’s MCs, explained by email that everyone is currently taking time “to master our personal craft.”

Conswank — Swank for short — just dropped Low Point Retreat, his first solo album, after previewing it earlier this spring with a few singles. Backed by a suite of visuals, the album’s nine tracks employ several longtime collaborators and establish fresh connections.

Encompassing multiple producers, such as 99 Neighbors’ Julian Segar-Reid (billed as Anteneh) and

Shy Husky, Shy Husky

(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Two decades ago, Upper Valley fourpiece Shy Husky might have had some company in the local music scene. The ’90s-loving alt-rock outfit flies the flag for

multi-hyphenate Queen City singersongwriter Will Keeper, Swank’s fleet creates incredibly lush and sorrowful indie rock and neo-R&B instrumentals through which the rapper confesses all. It’s sad-boi rap that feels more hopeful than that of someone like Yung Lean.

Tall, gaunt, blond and tatted the hell up — think Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby in Memento — Swank carries a heavy burden, just like Christopher

Nolan’s unreliable narrator. But the rapper’s problems are not as easily defined as Lenny’s.

Throughout the record, Swank searches for something to quell his deep longing. Weed is his go-to cureall. The promo clips he dropped on Instagram are basically one long toke. He even works at downtown Burlington dispensary Green Leaf Central. But you get the impression he knows that no matter how much Purple Kush he inhales, he’ll still have to confront himself when he tamps out his bedtime blunt.

“Sick of making all these wrong choices / In my head I be feeling like I’m stuck / Running out of luck,” he sings on “Wrong Choices,” one of the album’s early singles. Its wiry guitars and spacey synths are unmistakably Keeper. The track also features a buttery verse from North Ave Jax, another Queen City upstart who experienced a similar rise to that of 99 Neighbors in the local college scene.

The title track, coproduced by

Swank and John Wehmeyer, who appears throughout Low Point Retreat as producer and engineer, keeps up the dream-pop euphoria conjured by Keeper. Swank drips melodic, syncopated bars over hazy guitars and heel-dragging beats.

Swank loves his friends and makes tons of room for them. Noteworthy assists come from formerly local singersongwriter PhiloSofie, who serves up a scintillating hook over modern jazz piano and crisp beats on “Big City.” And 99 Neighbors’ Sam Paulino, who appears as maari, jacks up the similarly jazzy “Easy Does It” with a rapid-fire assist.

Swank’s first solo outing presents a sensitive soul searcher whose love of weed is outweighed only by his drive to create. Even though he hurts, his love of art and his friendships keep him from sinking too far down.

Low Point Retreat is available on all major streaming platforms.

JORDAN ADAMS

big, distorted guitars, pounding drums and the melodic, pop-infused vocals that so defined that rock and roll era.

Nowadays, the quartet is one of the only bands in Vermont putting out the kind of driving hard rock that once flooded the airwaves of modern rock radio stations. Strangely, that devotion to a bygone brand of alternative rock kind of works for them.

To be clear, the three songs on the band’s new, self-titled EP aren’t some kind of tribute to the last days of radio rock. Rather, they’re an update, suggesting a cross between those rock bands and proper pop music. Singer and guitarist Spencer Bladyka has the überclean delivery and melodic phrasing of a pop singer, as opposed to the cavemanlike growl that plagued ’90s rock. When Shy Husky show o their pop-punk side on “Never Alone,” Bladyka is clearly in his comfort zone as he launches into a chorus full of soaring backing vocals and hard-charging guitars.

“A Single Thing” sits somewhere between Fall Out Boy and Fountains of Wayne. There’s a hint of emo in the rahrah choruses, but the song swings for the fences with its melodic vocals and anthemic thrust. Guitarist Leo Charuhas weaves his playing expertly with Bladyka’s guitar — sometimes adding to the chug, sometimes unleashing clever ri s and evocative solos.

Recorded at Norwich’s the Station studio with producer Matt Appleton, the EP is slick and manages to maintain the edge Shy Husky display in their live shows while also showcasing their catchy, poppy aspects.

The second track, “Never Alone,” is a perfect example. “I’ve been kicking o my sheets at night / I’ve been noticing I’ve been feeling lonely and uptight,” Bladyka sings as the band pounds along in a pensive arrangement featuring a bouncing bass line from Je Meyer-Lorentson. He and drummer Hayden Dow have a

lockstep relationship throughout the EP, expertly moving between punk bombast and more radio-friendly levels of aggression.

Granted, calling Shy Husky radiofriendly doesn’t really work anymore, because, well, the radio isn’t especially friendly to so-called modern rock bands these days. The group’s sound doesn’t render them anachronistic, however, and the EP finds its members celebrating what pop-punk and alt-rock can be in 2023.

Rather than a tribute or a rip-o , Shy Husky’s music sounds like a distillation of decades’ worth of rock. Are they going to convert the skeptical masses back to those heady days when the guitar ruled the airwaves? Probably not. But their EP is a solid debut that rocks, and these days that’s more than enough.

Shy Husky is streaming now at shyhusky.bandcamp.com.

CHRIS FARNSWORTH

on screen

You Hurt My Feelings ★★★ REVIEW

For nearly 30 years, writer-director Nicole Holofcener has been quietly making adult-oriented comedies of manners, with no high concepts and no slapstick — the kind of movies you rarely see in theaters anymore. Her latest one, You Hurt My Feelings, premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and is currently playing at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier and Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington.

The deal

New Yorkers Beth (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Don (Tobias Menzies) seem to have the perfect marriage. He’s a therapist; she’s the author of a published memoir. They eat o each other’s plates, give each other carefully chosen anniversary gifts and dote on their aimless adult son (Owen Teague), encouraging him to pursue a writing career like Beth’s.

Then Beth overhears Don discussing her new manuscript with her brotherin-law (Arian Moayed). Apparently her husband wasn’t being entirely honest when he bestowed glowing praise on her draft.

The revelation sends Beth spiraling. Does Don like anything she’s written? What else has he lied about? Is their whole relationship a lie?

Will you like it?

Virtually every writer — or artist of any kind — will relate to the unpleasant awakening that Beth experiences. You Hurt My Feelings should probably come with a PSA: Writers, keep your manuscripts away from your loved ones. Unless they’re keen readers of your genre and skilled at delivering constructive critique, there’s a good chance their reactions will be useless at best and devastating at worst.

Holofcener isn’t concerned solely with writers’ sensitive egos, however, but with the phenomenon of “hurt feelings” in general. Most of the film’s characters experience insecurity and fear of judgment. Most find themselves delivering judgments, too, that require them to choose between a harsh truth and a kind lie.

Don is increasingly passive and listless in his therapy sessions, and his patients judge him for it. He has no answers for a combative couple (David Cross and Amber Tamblyn) whose own judgment issues have them heading for Splitsville. Beth’s sister (Michaela Watkins) admits that she isn’t always wowed

by her actor husband’s performances. Beth’s son points out to his mom that she has a history of lying to shore up his self-esteem. Finally, Beth’s own mom — Jeannie Berlin, stealing the show with piercing eyes and impeccable diction — judges every single one of them.

Holofcener’s dialogue hits no false or saccharine notes. Just watching these fine comic actors use it to play o one another, exploring the convolutions of the human ego, is entertaining. Yet, as the film winds toward its conclusion, we may grow listless ourselves, because there’s never a sense that anything much is at stake.

Every time a genuine threat makes its way into Don and Beth’s curated, upscale world, it’s quickly expelled with a reasonable conversation or a cutesy bit of acting out. Only one scene suggests just how destructive chronic insecurity can become: Drinking away her sorrows at a bar, Beth proceeds to infect another couple with the doubts that are consuming her. She asks each of them to judge the other’s creative work — a cruel mind game if there ever was one.

But Beth’s dark night of the soul is soon over. Self-doubt remains more of a quirk in You Hurt My Feelings than a fatal flaw.

While the characters experience momentary setbacks, the possibility that a career or a relationship might actually fail never rears its head.

At least twice in the film, someone notes the irony of having such petty concerns while the world is collapsing. But it should be possible to acknowledge the triviality of “first world problems” while still conveying how real and insurmountable they can feel to the people having them.

Because You Hurt My Feelings skims the surface of such problems, it ends up feeling a bit shallow. Still, Holofcener does touch on a crucial point about the distinction between love and approval. Part of the problem with seeking feedback from loved ones is that artists tend to see their work as an extension of their being. Don explains that he praised Beth’s novel because he feels unconditional love for her and knew she would want him to express the same love for her story, even if it left him cold.

The realization that someone can love you and not love your cozy mysteries about dachshunds is a hard pill to swallow. But love is rife with contradictions, and, as always, Holofcener delineates them with skill. I feel enough a ection for her work as a whole that I’ll probably keep

right on seeing her films, even though I didn’t love this one.

MARGOT HARRISON margot@sevendaysvt.com

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LOVELY & AMAZING (2001; Tubi, Redbox, MovieSphere): Holofcener has always been interested in how family conflicts intersect with the inherent instability of an artist’s life. is drama starring Catherine Keener and Emily Mortimer as sisters could be her sharpest exploration of the theme. Also check out Please Give (2010) and Enough Said (2013), both rentable.

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? (2018; rentable): Holofcener took a deeper dive into the insecurities of being a writer in the screenplay for this darkly funny drama. Melissa McCarthy oozes desperation as a washed-up celebrity biographer who resorts to criminal means to maintain her New York literary lifestyle.

THE END OF THE TOUR (2015; Max, rentable): For more about writers and their boundless egos, try this fact-based drama in which Jesse Eisenberg plays an envious journalist hanging out with novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel).

Louis-Dreyfus is a writer weathering a major ego crush in this smart but underwhelming comedy from Holofcener.

NEW IN THEATERS

THE BOOGEYMAN: Bereaved sisters face a supernatural horror in this adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, starring Sophie Thatcher and Chris Messina and directed by Rob Savage (Host). (98 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic, Star, Sunset)

HILMA: Tora Hallström and Lena Olin play Hilma af Klint, the pioneering abstract artist and mystic, in this Swedish biopic from director Lasse Hallström. (120 min, NR. Savoy)

JOYLAND: Traditional Pakistani values clash with a young man’s new job in a Bollywood-style burlesque show in this award-winning drama from Saim Sadiq. (126 min, NR. Catamount)

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE: In this animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, young superhero Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore) explores a multiverse full of Spider-People like himself. Hailee Steinfeld and Oscar Isaac also star. (140 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Sunset, Welden)

CURRENTLY PLAYING

ABOUT MY FATHERHH It’s culture clash comedy time when a man introduces his salt-of-the-earth dad (Robert De Niro) to his WASP fiancée’s parents. With Sebastian Maniscalco and Leslie Bibb. (89 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)

ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET.HHH1/2 Kelly Fremon Craig directed this adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic. (105 min, PG-13. Palace; reviewed 5/3)

BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTERHH1/2 Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Diane Keaton play four friends who bring their book club to Italy in this comedy sequel. (107 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Majestic, Palace)

COCAINE BEARHH1/2 Elizabeth Banks directed this comedy-thriller about a bear that terrorizes the countryside after going on a coke binge. (95 min, R. Sunset; reviewed 3/8)

FAST XHHH The son of a drug kingpin comes for revenge on everyone’s favorite fast-driving “family.” (141 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden [ends Thu])

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3HHH1/2 The intergalactic crew regroups after a crushing loss in yet another Marvel Cinematic Universe extravaganza. James Gunn wrote and directed. (150 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

IT AIN’T OVERHHHH Sean Mullin directed this documentary about New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra. (98 min, PG. Palace)

KANDAHARHH1/2 Gerard Butler plays an undercover CIA agent trying to escape from enemy territory in Afghanistan in this action thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh. (120 min, R. Majestic, Palace)

THE LITTLE MERMAIDHHH Halle Bailey is the sea princess who longs to walk the earth in Disney’s latest live-action version of its own animated property. (135 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Playhouse, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

THE MACHINEHH Bert Kreischer plays a version of himself in this action-comedy adaptation of his standup routine about how a semester abroad came back to haunt him. Mark Hamill plays his dad. (112 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset)

MASTER GARDENERHHH A horticulturalist (Joel Edgerton) hides dark secrets from his wealthy employer (Sigourney Weaver) in this thriller from Paul Schrader (First Reformed). (111 min, R. Savoy)

MONICAHHH1/2 A woman (Trace Lysette) returns home to care for the ailing mother (Patricia Clarkson) from whom she’s estranged in director Andrea Pallaoro’s drama. (106 min, R. Catamount [ends Thu])

NEFARIOUS: A serial killer claims he will transfer his inner demon to the psychiatrist examining him in this horror flick from the writers of God’s Not Dead (97 min, R. Roxy)

NRI WIVES: This Bollywood film shot in the U.S. explores the Indian diaspora. (145 min, NR. Majestic)

THE STARLING GIRLHHHH A fundamentalist Christian teen (Eliza Scanlen) struggles with a crush on her youth pastor in this drama from writerdirector Laurel Parmet. (117 min, R. Roxy)

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIEHH1/2 Chris Pratt voices a Brooklyn plumber in the Mushroom Kingdom in this animated adaptation of the Nintendo game. (92 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset)

YOU HURT MY FEELINGS: Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays a novelist who’s deeply wounded by her husband’s reaction to her new book in the latest comedydrama from Nicole Holofcener (Enough Said). (93 min, R. Roxy, Savoy; reviewed 5/31)

OLDER FILMS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS

DESERT HEARTS (Savoy, Sun only)

IF I COULD RIDE (Essex, Tue only)

LIZ AND THE BLUE BIRD (Savoy, Sun only)

THE MATRIX (Savoy, Fri only)

METROPOLITAN OPERA: DIE ZAUBERFLOTE (Essex, Sat only)

PARIS IS BURNING (Savoy, Sun only)

PRIDE (Catamount, Wed 31 only)

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (Essex, Sun & Wed 7 only)

SHIN KAMEN RIDER (Essex, Wed 31 & Mon only)

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR (Savoy, Sun only)

OPEN THEATERS

(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)

*BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

*BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

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

CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org

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

*MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

*MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com

*MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS: 222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

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

*PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com

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

SUNSET DRIVE-IN: 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com

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

Note: These capsule descriptions are not intended as reviews. Star ratings come from Metacritic unless we reviewed the film (noted at the end of the description). Find reviews written by Seven Days critic Margot Harrison at sevendaysvt.com/ onscreen-reviews.

Pianist Diana Fanning

Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro in About My Father

MAY 31-JUNE 7, 2023

WED.31 business

NETWORKING WATERFRONT

TOUR: The Burlington Business Association celebrates summer with a cruise on sparkling Lake Champlain. Spirit of Ethan Allen, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. $2030; cash bar. Info, 863-1175.

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING

INTERNATIONAL GROUP:

Local professionals make crucial contacts at a weekly chapter meeting. Burlington City Arts, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 829-5066.

community

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

DESK: TURNING POINT

CENTER: Representatives post up in the main reading room to answer questions and provide resources. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

film

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

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: Sparkling graphics and vibrant interviews take viewers on a journey alongside NASA astronauts as they prepare for stranger-than-sciencefiction space travel. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, ongoing, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN

WORLD 3D’: Stunning footage takes viewers on a

mind-bending journey into phenomena that are too slow, too fast or too small to be seen by the naked eye.

Northfield Savings Bank

3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, ongoing, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘PRIDE’: Ahead of Pride Month, this 2014 film tells the true story of a group of London gay and lesbian activists working to support striking Welsh miners. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘THE QUARRY PROJECT’: A 40-minute film captures last summer’s sold-out, site-specific dance theater performance at Wells Lamson quarry. Q&A follows. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: Viewers are plunged into the magical vistas of the continent’s deserts, jungles and savannahs. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, ongoing, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: Sandhill cranes, yellow warblers and mallard ducks make their lives along rivers, lakes and wetlands. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, ongoing, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission,

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Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

$14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

food & drink

ALL ABOUT FOOD: A FOOD

LOVERS’ GROUP: A monthly discussion group samples new topics of tasty conversation at every meeting. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 549-4574.

MOTHER SHUCKER TASTING

PARTY: One ticket buys five pours of the lush bubblies and acidic whites that pair best with à la carte oysters. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. $25; preregister; limited space. Info, 865-2368.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: Weekly sessions of an age-old game promote critical thinking and friendly competition. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

OUR VOICE: NEURODIVERSITY AND DISABILITY: Speakers from Pathways Vermont and the Disabled Students Union discuss their experiences at the newest installment of this patient-centered medical narrative series. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, University of Vermont Medical Center,

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 theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/music.

= ONLINE EVENT

Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, lcomourvoice@gmail.com.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: Beginners are welcome to grow their strength and flexibility at this supportive class. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners of all abilities practice written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Celticcurious students learn to speak an Ghaeilge in a supportive group. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

montréal

‘JOSEPHINE: A MUSICAL

CABARET’: Tymisha Harris stars in this sparkling one-woman show about the groundbreaking life of Black singer, spy and civil rights activist Josephine Baker. Sylvan Adams Theatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 8 p.m. $25-67. Info, 514-739-7944.

music

ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: The sought-after guitarist plays a weekly loft show featuring live music, storytelling and special guests. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

outdoors

NATURE PADDLE: A naturalist leads a leisurely row past waterfalls, shoreline and beaver dams. BYO boat and life vest. Ages 12 and up. Wrightsville Reservoir, 6-8 p.m. $20; preregister; limited space. Info, 229-6206.

PICK YOUR PADDLECRAFT: Beginning rowers learn the ins and outs of kayaking equipment, transport and trip planning. REI, Williston, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 316-3120.

politics

30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA:

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will keynotes this party thrown by conservative think tank the Ethan Allen Institute. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 6 p.m. $125; preregister. Info, 695-1448.

A TOOL FOR BETTER

DEMOCRACY: Leading organizers of citizens’ assemblies Terry Bouricius and Alex Renirie discuss their importance. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, hello@democracycreative. com.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE

TENNIS CLUB: Ping-Pong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Rutland Area Christian School, 7-9 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.

VERMONT GREEN FC: The state’s newest men’s soccer club kicks off its second year with flair and a focus on environmental justice. Virtue Field, University of Vermont Archie Post Athletic Complex, Burlington, 7 p.m. $8-15; free for kids 5 and under. Info, club@vermontgreenfc.com.

words

K-MING CHANG: The Lambda Literary Award- and Center for Fiction First Novel Prizenominated author of Bestiary reads from her work. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727. MEG REYNOLDS: After an open mic session, a Pushcart Prizenominated poet reads from her new collection, Does the Earth Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 857-5629.

THU.1 community

PLANNING COMMISSION

PRESENTATION: Brookfield residents listen and provide feedback on the town plan. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 276-3103.

crafts

KNIT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS: Knitters make hats and scarves to donate to the South Burlington Food Shelf. Yarn, needles, looms and crochet hooks provided. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

KNITTING GROUP: Knitters of all experience levels get together to spin yarns. Latham Library, Thetford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

etc.

NIGHT OWL CLUB: Astronomers and space exploration experts discuss the latest in extraterrestrial news with curious attendees. Presented by Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium. 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2372.

fairs & festivals

VERMONT DAIRY FESTIVAL: Lactose lovers and cream cravers have a cow over pageants, baking contests, fun runs, Texas Hold‘em, milking competitions and much more. See vermontdairyfestival. com for full schedule. Various Enosburg Falls locations, 6-10 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 933-4134.

film

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

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.31.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.31.

‘OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN (LES ENFANTS DES AUTRES)’: A sweet but unsentimental French drama follows the bittersweet romance between a high school teacher

and a single dad. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-8:45 p.m. $6-12; VTIFF member benefits apply. Info, info@vtiff.org.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

25TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION WEEKEND: Four days of wine tastings, cellar tours, live music and food truck dinners mark this Chittenden County institution’s silver anniversary. See shelburnevineyard.com for full schedule. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; fee for some activities. Info, 985-8222.

FREE IN-STORE TASTINGS: Themed wine tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a region, grape variety, style of wine or producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Bakery, Stowe. Info, 585-7717.

games

THE CHECK MATES: Chess players of all ages face off at this intergenerational weekly meetup. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: A lively group plays a classic, tricky game with an extra wrinkle. Waterbury Public Library, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7223.

health & fitness

SIMPLIFIED TAI CHI FOR SENIORS: Eighteen easy poses help with stress reduction, fall prevention and ease of movement. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:15-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 362-2607.

TAI CHI THURSDAYS: Experienced instructor Rich Marantz teaches the first section of the Yang-style tai chi sequence. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 645-1960.

lgbtq

POP-UP HAPPY HOUR: Locals connect over drinks at a speakeasy-style bar. Hosted by OUT in the 802. Lincolns, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

music

BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND

REHEARSAL: Local musicians bring their instruments to practice every week. St. Mark Catholic Parish, Burlington, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 343-3856.

FEAST & FIELD MUSIC SERIES:

BOW, JACK & KRISHNA: Farmfresh foods and blues rock tunes are on the menu at a pastoral party. Fable Farm Fermentory, Barnard, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, 234-1645.

TROY MILLETTE: Heartfelt original country-rock songs carry through the air, courtesy of the Fairfax musician. Shelburne

FAMI LY FU N

Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.

• Plan ahead at sevendaysvt.com/family-fun Post your event at sevendaysvt.com/postevent.

WED.31 burlington

BABYTIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones. Pre-walkers and younger. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

STEAM SPACE: Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

BABYTIME: Teeny-tiny library patrons enjoy a gentle, slow story time featuring songs, rhymes and lap play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

LEGO BUILDERS: Elementary-age imagineers explore, create and participate in challenges. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

MEDITATIVE COLORING: Soothing sounds and quiet coloring make for a calming afterschool activity. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

TEEN NIGHT: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The Teen Advisory Board meets over pizza to brainstorm ideas for library programming. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

CHESS CLUB: Kids of all skill levels get one-on-one lessons and play each other in between. Ages 6 and up. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: Nature educator Ange Gibbons teaches kids how to spot animal tracks, build campfires, identify edible plants and other outdoor skills. Ages 10 through 12. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.

upper valley

PEABODY AFTERSCHOOL FUN FOR

GRADES 1-4: Students make friends over crafts and story time. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

PRE-K STORY TIME: Little ones and their caregivers hear a different farmthemed tale every week in May. Snacks included. Ages 3 through 5. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9:30-11 a.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, cpeavey@ billingsfarm.org.

Beyond the Birds and the Bees

“Where do babies come from?” Oregon author and illustrator Katherine Roy’s groundbreaking new kids’ book, Making More: How Life Begins, gently and beautifully answers that question with examples from across the natural world. Starting with an accessible explanation of DNA, Roy depicts how organisms from plants to insects to deer meet, share genes and reproduce, giving caregivers and educators an essential tool for discussing the most fundamental process of life. The award-winning author of many other sciencebased books for children discusses her latest at the Norwich Bookstore.

KATHERINE ROY

Thursday, June 1, 7 p.m., at the Norwich Bookstore. Free. Info, 649-1114, norwichbookstore.com.

mad river valley/ waterbury

PRESCHOOL PLAY & READ: Outdoor activities, stories and songs get 3- and 4-year-olds engaged. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

KATHERINE ROY: An award-winning author and illustrator shares her new educational children’s book, Making More: How Life Begins. See calendar spotlight. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.

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manchester/ bennington

MCL FILM CLUB: Teen auteurs learn how to bring stories to life on camera. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

NEW MOMS’ GROUP: Local doula Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewitt facilitates a community-building weekly meetup for mothers who are new to parenting or the area. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

THU.1 chittenden county

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: Miss Emma leads kids ages birth to five in a morning of song and dance. South Burlington

Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA

BASSICK: The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

STRESSBUSTERS: Teens relax with zen sandboxes, mandalas, zentangles and calming music. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

FUSE BEAD CRAFTERNOONS: Youngsters make pictures out of

colorful, meltable doodads. Ages 8 and up. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: Nature educator Ange Gibbons teaches kids how to spot animal tracks, build campfires, identify edible plants and other outdoor skills. Ages 7 through 9. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss for stories, songs and lots of silliness. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

stowe/smuggs

WEE ONES PLAY TIME: Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

SPLASH DANCE: DJs spin the decks by the fountain as kids party the day away. Burlington City Hall Park, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

chittenden county

KIDS’ MOVIE IN THE AUDITORIUM: Little film buffs congregate in the library’s Katie O’Brien Activity Room for a screening of a family-friendly movie. See southburlingtonlibrary.org for each week’s title. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP:

Participants ages 6 and under hear stories, sing songs and eat tasty treats between outdoor activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

politics

THOUGHT CLUB: Artists and activists convene to engage with Burlington‘s rich tradition of radical thought and envision its future. Democracy Creative, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, tevan@democracycreative.com.

seminars

CROWDSOURCED CINEMA: PRACTICAL SPECIAL EFFECTS: Attendees learn the ins and outs of makeup and prosthetics from Lake Champlain Access Television’s Stephanie Soules. Presented by Media Factory. 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, gin@mediafactory.org.

tech

TECH AND TEXTILES: Crafters work on their knitting or crocheting while discussing questions such as how to set up a new tablet or what cryptocurrency even is. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.

theater

‘MY MOTHER’S THREE

MOTHERS’: A woman’s search for her birth mother sends shock waves through the generations in this world premiere of a new play by Erin Galligan Baldwin. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-30. Info, 229-0492.

words

BEN DANGL: A local author and journalist reads from his latest book, A World Where Many Words Fit. The Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 497-8152.

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT: Participants in this Japanese storytelling phenomenon tell a tale through 20 images, with only 20 seconds to explain each one. The Flynn, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 863-5966.

VISITING WRITER CRAFT TALK

WITH K-MING CHANG: The author of New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice novel Bestiary talks shop with listeners interested in the writing process. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

FRI.2

crafts

FIRST FRIDAY FIBER GROUP: Fiber-arts fans make progress on projects while chatting over snacks. GRACE, Hardwick, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, info@ruralartsvt.org.

SCRAPBOOKING GROUP: Cutters and pasters make new friends in a weekly club. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 549-4574.

Now See Hear

Stowe Cinema and Stowe Cider team up to host the Vermont Film + Music Festival, three days of cinema and live music produced by nonprofit Stowe Story Labs. The packed schedule highlights both diverse new artists and critically acclaimed industry veterans. Shuttles run between the two locations so fans can watch a curated selection of documentaries, feature films and shorts, then grab a drink while listening to tunes from artists including Dwight + Nicole, Maple Run Band, Kat Wright, and Ali McGuirk.

VERMONT FILM + MUSIC FESTIVAL

Friday, June 2, 6:15-10:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, noon-10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 4, 1-10:30 p.m., at Stowe Cinema 3Plex and Stowe Cider. See website for full schedule. $10-49. Info, info@ stowestorylabs.org, stowestorylabs.org.

dance

‘TENDER HEARTS’: ANIMAL Dance presents an evening of mythical movement, directed by Hanna Satterlee. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20-30. Info, animaldancevt@gmail.com.

‘WHILE I WAS HOMEGROWING’: A world premiere performance by Lucia Gagliardone uses dance to explore memory and the way bodies continue to carry the presence of ancestors. Star Mountain Amphitheater, Sharon, 7 p.m. $5-25. Info, lwgagliardone@gmail. com.

etc.

TRAVELERS CIRCLE

STORYTELLING NIGHT & POTLUCK: Locals bring a dish to share and stories of a wild encounter they had on their journeys — whether to Greece or to the grocery store. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

fairs & festivals

VERMONT DAIRY FESTIVAL: See THU.1, 4-10 p.m.

film

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

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.31.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.31.

THE VERMONT FILM + MUSIC FESTIVAL: FILM: Award-winning features and shorts captivate audiences between filmmaker panels and Q&As. See stowestorylabs. org for full schedule. See calendar spotlight. Stowe Cinema 3Plex, 6:15-8:45 p.m. $10-49. Info, info@ stowestorylabs.org.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.31. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

25TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION WEEKEND: See THU.1, 6-9 p.m.

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors present a diverse selection of locally produced foods and crafts as picnickers enjoy music from a different local band each week. Richmond Town Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, rfmmanager@ gmail.com.

Montpelier locations. Free. Info, kell@pridecentervt.org.

PRIDE PROM: A dance party for LGBTQ folks of all ages features a DJ, photo booth, refreshments and a make-your-own boutonniere station. Donations benefit Out in the Open. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 257-0124.

music

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES: KIRAN AHLUWALIA: A Canadian singer-songwriter blends West African blues and American jazz with her original tunes. The Putney Inn, 6 p.m. $20-25; free for kids under 12; cash bar. Info, 387-0102.

FOOD AND ART FRIDAY: FIDDLE DISCO BY RAMBLXR: The series kicks off with a blend of traditional Celtic instrumentation and modern EDM. Fat Dragon Farm serves wood-fired pizza. Sable Project, Stockbridge, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, bex@ thesableproject.org.

MIKE MCMANN BAND: Picnickers enjoy classic rock and bluegrass tunes. BYO blankets and chairs. Bennington Museum, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 447-1571.

MUSIC MATTERS CONCERT SERIES: BEG, STEAL OR BORROW: The folk band raises funds for musical instruments for students at Waits River Valley School. Fairlee Town Hall Auditorium, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, matt@ rootedentertainment.com.

TWILIGHT SERIES: GREEN

MOUNTAIN SWING BAND: Music lovers take a trip aboard a musical time machine with classic swing melodies. Burlington City Hall Park, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

WILD HART DISTILLERY TASTING

PARTY: Beverage aficionados celebrate the grand opening of the tasting room with a curated cocktail menu and live music by Collin & Friends. Wild Hart Distillery, Shelburne, 3-10 p.m. Free; cost of food and drink. Info, info@wildhartdistillery.com.

games

MAH-JONGG: Tile traders of all experience levels gather for a game session. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

GUIDED MEDITATION ONLINE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

lgbtq

MONTPELIER PRIDE FEST: The Capital City overflows with a full spectrum of fun for the LGBTQ community, including film screenings, live music, bike rides and other festivities. See pridecentervt. org for full schedule. Various

accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

theater

‘GIACOMO’S MUSE’: A young composer confronts his supernatural relationship with his scandalplagued muse in this world premiere performance. Barn Opera, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. $50. Info, 772-5601.

‘FIDELIO’: Beethoven’s only opera is as relevant as ever in this Opera Company of Middlebury production. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $37-87. Info, 382-9222.

‘MY MOTHER’S THREE MOTHERS’: See THU.1.

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’: Weston Theater brings the “Peanuts” characters to musical life in this hilarious, joyful production. See westontheater.org for all venues. Various southern Vermont locations, Brattleboro, 1-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 824-8167.

SAT.3 agriculture

PLANT SALE: Artists sell their greens of all kinds, with special demonstrations and a raffle to boot. Milton Artists’ Guild Art Center & Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 891-2014.

bazaars

THE BTV MARKET: Shoppers browse an eclectic array of items from artists, makers and bakers. Burlington City Hall Park, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

dance

THE VERMONT CHORAL UNION: The choir serenades listeners with a program of vocal and organ music. First Congregational Church, St. Albans, 7:30-9 p.m. $15-25. Info, 777-5529.

THE VERMONT FILM + MUSIC

FESTIVAL: MUSIC: Freshly pressed cider pairs perfectly with performances by local artists including Dwight + Nicole, Kat Wright and Ali McGuirk. See stowestorylabs.org for full schedule. See calendar spotlight. Stowe Cider, 9-10:30 p.m. $10-49. Info, info@stowestorylabs.org.

outdoors

BIRD WALK: Avian enthusiasts walk three miles along the river to identify warblers and other wildlife. Park at Cooley Covered Bridge. Cadwell Loop, Florence, 7-10 a.m. Free. Info, birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

SPRING BIRDING: Folks of all interests and experience levels seek out feathered friends in flight. All supplies provided. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-9 a.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

tech

MORNING TECH HELP: Experts answer questions about phones, laptops, e-readers and more in one-on-one sessions. ADA

THE DANCE COLLECTIVE SPRING RECITAL: Students of the art of dance show off their skills. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 5 p.m. $12-18. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘MISS JACKIE’S STUDIO OF DANCE PRESENTS RISING

STARS’: Students of the longtime Wallingford movement school flex their muscles at a recital combining ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop styles. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, noon & 6 p.m. $19-29. Info, 775-0903.

MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE:

To live tunes and gender-neutral calling by Adina Gordan, dancers balance, shadow and do-si-do the night away. KN95 or 3-ply surgical masks required. Beginners’ lesson, 7:40 p.m. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 8-11 p.m. $5-20. Info, 225-8921.

THE O.N.E. DANCE FESTIVAL: Dancers and dance lovers enjoy performances and free classes in Afro-fusion, pole dance and improvisation. Roosevelt Park, Burlington, 4-9 p.m. Free. Info, 391-0618.

‘TENDER HEARTS’: See FRI.2. ‘WHILE I WAS HOMEGROWING’: See FRI.2.

etc.

MEDITATION AND BUDDHIST DISCUSSION GROUP: Locals calm their thoughts and discuss a short reading. Refreshments are served. Shambhala Meditation Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-6795.

PET PARADE: Man’s best friends strut their stuff during a day of friendly competition and fun for all species. See calendar spotlight. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, stjpetparade@gmail.com.

fairs & festivals

ADAMANT BLACKFLY FESTIVAL: If you can’t shoo ’em, join ’em! Adamant’s infamous fest celebrates the little buggers with a parade, grilled eats and nature walks. Adamant Co-op, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-5760.

RHUBARB FESTIVAL: Foodies enjoy all things rhubarb, from pies to crisps. Park at Middlebury Union High School. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-8080.

VERMONT DAIRY FESTIVAL: See THU.1, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

film

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

BEYOND THE PEAKS AWARDS

SHOWCASE: Student filmmakers showcase a collection of short films. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-324-0127.

‘DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE’: The Metropolitan Opera’s first staging of Mozart’s masterpiece in 19 years broadcasts live. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.31.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.31.

‘THE TEMPTRESS’: Composer Jeff Rapsis plays a live score for this classic Greta Garbo vehicle with two endings. Brandon Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, brandontownhall friends@gmail.com.

THE VERMONT FILM + MUSIC

FESTIVAL: FILM: See FRI.2, 12:3010 p.m.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

25TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION WEEKEND: See THU.1, 12:30-9 p.m.

BURLINGTON FARMERS

MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisanal wares and prepared foods. 345 Pine St., Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 560-5904.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS

MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. 133 State

St., Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, montpelierfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY:

Morgan Brook Farm provides free Wagyu beef sliders and side salads. Ukulele Clare, Rebecca Padula and Linda Kallinger serenade attendees with live music. Morgan Brook Farm, Westford, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 876-7236.

NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, and arts and crafts from over 50 vendors. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 242-2729.

games BEGINNER DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Waterbury

Public Library game master Evan Hoffman gathers novices and veterans alike for an afternoon of virtual adventuring. Teens and adults welcome. noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages and abilities face off and learn new strategies. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

lgbtq

ESSEX PRIDE FESTIVAL: The Essex area’s first-ever LGBTQ fête features a parade, a drag story hour, an all-ages fair and a dance party with DJ GAYBAR. Maple Street Park, Essex Junction, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, info@essexvt pride.org.

MONTPELIER PRIDE FEST: See FRI.2.

SANGHA COMMUNITY PRIDE: A morning of brunch, tarot readings, glitter and Taylor Swiftthemed yoga benefits Essex Pride. Battery Park, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, online@sangha studio.org.

FOMO?

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

film

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

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Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

montréal

‘JOSEPHINE: A MUSICAL CABARET’: See WED.31, 8 p.m.

music

DIANA FANNING: The concert pianist highlights compositions by Schubert, Chopin, Lili Boulanger and Ravel. QuarryWorks Theater, Adamant, 7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 229-6978.

GAMELAN SULUKALA: Plainfield’s own Javanese courtstyle gamelan players deliver a mélange of Indonesian and American tunes. Haybarn Theatre, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7 p.m. $5-30. Info, 498-3173.

JOE’S BIG BAND: A jazzy benefit concert for the Cabot Fire Department gets attendees dancing. Catamount Airfield, Cabot, 4-6 p.m. $20-25. Info, 793-3016.

JOHN GORKA: More than 40 years of stage time inform the folk singer’s soulful baritone and insightful lyrics. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 533-2000.

METAL SOUND SCULPTURE: Natural music lovers listen and join in with performances of psychedelic drone music. RSVP by email to attend. 6 p.m. Sat. through 6 a.m. Sun. Adamant Community Club, 6 p.m. Free. Info, glenn@sonicanta.com.

TWILIGHT SERIES: ALEX

STEWART PHUNKTET: Funk music fans are serenaded as the sun sets. Paul Asbell Quartet opens. Burlington City Hall Park, 6:309:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

THE VERMONT FILM + MUSIC FESTIVAL: MUSIC: See FRI.2, noon-10:30 p.m.

outdoors

AUDUBON CENTURY COUNT AND BIG SITS: Rutland County Audubon Society leads local birding teams on a quest to log at least 100 avian species in the area. Various Rutland and Addison County locations, 7-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

SEASON OPENER: Locals celebrate the start of sailing season with food, wine, yoga on the deck and $5 boat tours on the lake. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, noon-8 p.m. Free; preregister for sailing. Info, 864-2499.

sports

VERMONT GREEN FC: See WED.31, 6 p.m.

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: Spectators buy some peanuts and Cracker Jack to watch the Green Mountain State’s own Futures Collegiate Baseball League team face off against new opponents each night.

Centennial Field, Burlington, 6:05 p.m. $6-17; $125-418 for season passes. Info, 655-4200.

talks

ERIKA BRUNER: A local veterinarian demystifies the process

FREE CONCERT

FREE CONCERT

Sunday, June 4th at 2:00 p.m. Colchester High School Auditorium

Sunday, June 4th at 2:00 p.m. Colchester High School Auditorium

131 Laker Lane, Colchester

131 Laker Lane, Colchester

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Aphasia is a language disorder typically caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury. Individuals with aphasia find it easier to sing than speak. Come enjoy this inspiring musical event and learn more!

This event is supported in part by an award from the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

~ In Honor of National Aphasia Awareness Month ~

This event is supported in part by an award from the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

In Honor of National Aphasia Awareness Month ~

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of deciding when it’s time to let an elderly animal go. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations. Info, 323-5200.

tech

MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION:

Aspiring moviemakers get an overview of media equipment. RETN & VCAM Media Factory, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, gin@mediafactory.org.

theater

‘GIACOMO’S MUSE’: See FRI.2. ‘MY MOTHER’S THREE MOTHERS’: See THU.1.

words

FRIENDS OF ILSLEY USED BOOK

SALE: Books of all genres for all ages go on sale out in the sunshine, and all proceeds fund library programming. Middlebury Town Offices, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS PUBLIC

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: A wide selection of books, movies, puzzles and games goes on sale to benefit the local library. Middletown Springs Historical Society, 8 a.m.3 p.m. Free. Info, 235-2435.

SUN.4 agriculture

PLANT SWAP: From fruits to flowers, cultivators exchange garden starters at a horticultural happening hosted by the Swap Sisters. Caledonia Grange, East Hardwick, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 755-6336.

dance

‘TENDER HEARTS’: See FRI.2, 2 p.m. etc.

GARDEN STROLL AT THE BRICK HOUSE: Revelers get their garden party on with teatime treats, drinks and a tour of the grounds. Shelburne Museum, 2-4 p.m. $3545; preregister. Info, 985-3346.

LADIES’ RALLY: Female car enthusiasts gather for a fun day on the road. Lunch provided. Vergennes Green, 8:30 a.m. $250. Info, 877-6737.

fairs & festivals

VERMONT DAIRY FESTIVAL: See THU.1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

film

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

‘DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE’: See SAT.3, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 12:55 p.m. $23. Info, 775-0903.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.31.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.31.

THE VERMONT FILM + MUSIC FESTIVAL: FILM: See FRI.2, 1-10:30 p.m.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

25TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION WEEKEND: See THU.1, 12:30-9 p.m.

STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. 2043 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, stowefarmersmarket@gmail. com.

health & fitness

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS

PRACTICE: New and experienced meditators are always welcome to join this weekly practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn.

Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@gmail.com.

KARUNA COMMUNITY

MEDITATION: A YEAR TO LIVE

(FULLY): Participants practice

FOMO?

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art

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

film

See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife

Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

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Wild Kingdom

Humans and their furry, feathery or scaly friends get ready to walk, scurry or slither in the 74th annual St. Johnsbury Pet Parade to celebrate the community’s beloved animal companions. This year’s theme, “Pet Art on Parade,” honors the creative spirit of Vermonters and the creatures who inspire them. When the parade ends, the fun marches on, with food, games, a fundraiser for Kingdom Animal Shelter, and prizes for the winners in categories that include Best Dressed, Most Abstract and Best Polka Dot Pet.

ST. JOHNSBURY PET PARADE

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m., beginning at the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, stjpetparade@gmail.com, stjpetparade.com.

keeping joy, generosity and gratitude at the forefront of their minds. Jenna’s House, Johnson, 10-11:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, mollyzapp@live.com.

lgbtq

MONTPELIER PRIDE FEST: See FRI.2.

montréal

‘JOSEPHINE: A MUSICAL

CABARET’: See WED.31, 2 & 7 p.m.

music

JOHN GORKA WITH LIZZY MANDELL & BARRY STOCKWELL: A singer-songwriter and instrumentalist performs both classic and new folk music. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7 p.m. $1028. Info, 386-295-3687.

METAL SOUND SCULPTURE: See SAT.3.

THE APHASIA CHOIR: This choir finds it easier to sing than to speak in this inspiring performance. Colchester High School, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 288-9777.

THE VERMONT CHORAL UNION:

The choir serenades listeners with a program of vocal and organ music. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. $1525. Info, 777-5529.

outdoors

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY HIKE: Stephen Zeoli of the Mount

Independence Coalition guides hikers with a talk on Revolutionary War history. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, noon-3 p.m. $1-8; free for kids 6 and under. Info, 759-2412.

NAULAKHA ESTATE & RHODODENDRON TOUR: Visitors of all ages take a self-guided tour of the house where Rudyard Kipling wrote The Jungle Book including the spectacular flower tunnel. Naulakha, Dummerston, 1-5 p.m. $25. Info, 579-1853.

SUMMER NATURE ROMP: NBNC staff lead a wildly fun outing with a new theme each week, from tracking and birding to plant identification and nature journaling. All ages. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 229-6206.

sports

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See SAT.3, 5:05 p.m.

theater

‘FIDELIO’: See FRI.2, 2 p.m.

‘MY MOTHER’S THREE MOTHERS’: See THU.1, 2-4 p.m.

words

MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS PUBLIC

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See SAT.3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.31.

health & fitness

ADVANCED TAI CHI: Experienced movers build strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, jerry@ skyrivertaichi.com.

LAUGHTER YOGA: Spontaneous, joyful movement and breath promote physical and emotional health. Pathways Vermont, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.

LONG-FORM SUN 73: Beginners and experienced practitioners learn how tai chi can help with arthritis, mental clarity and range of motion. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@ gmail.com.

YANG 24: This simplified tai chi method is perfect for beginners looking to build strength and balance. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@gmail.com.

lgbtq

MONTPELIER PRIDE FEST: See FRI.2.

montréal

‘JOSEPHINE: A MUSICAL CABARET’: See WED.31, 7 p.m.

outdoors

NAULAKHA ESTATE & RHODODENDRON TOUR: See SUN.4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

sports

MON.5 business

CEDRR LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region members meet up with Gov. Phil Scott over pancakes. Southside Steakhouse, Rutland, 7:30 a.m. $20; preregister. Info, 773-2747.

community

MEN’S COMMUNITY EVOLUTION

CIRCLE: Men gather to discuss unhealthy expectations of masculinity. Plainfield location provided upon registration. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 923-6352.

crafts

KNIT WITS: Fiber-working friends get together to make progress on their quilts, knitwear and needlework. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

film

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

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.31.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.31.

DRAGONS AWAKE!: RESCHEDULED. In a practice rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, Dragonheart Vermont “wakes up” its dragon boats for the season. U.S. Coast Guard Station, Waterfront Park, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-9042.

words

ADDISON COUNTY WRITERS

COMPANY: Poets, playwrights, novelists and memoirists of every experience level meet weekly for an MFA-style workshop. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, jay@zigzaglitmag.org.

GEORGE’S MYSTERY BOOK

GROUP: Patrons discuss a new twisty page-turner with resident whodunit expert George Spaulding. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, gspaulding@kellogghubbard. org.

TUE.6 community

CURRENT EVENTS

DISCUSSION GROUP: Brownell Library hosts a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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dance

MORRIS & MORE: Dancers of all abilities learn how to step, clog and even sword fight their way through medieval folk dances of all kinds. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 6 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.

SWING DANCING: Local Lindy hoppers and jitterbuggers convene at Vermont Swings’ weekly boogie-down. Bring clean shoes. Beginner lessons, 6:30 p.m. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

film

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

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.31.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

COOKBOOK CLUB: Half Baked

Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals by Tieghan Gerard inspires a potluck. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET:

A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods. Depot Square, Northfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 485-8586.

health & fitness

E-BIKE WORKSHOP: AARP VT and Local Motion host a guided ride for anyone interested in understanding the electric bicycle craze. Rentals available. Local Motion, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 951-1302.

QI GONG FOR VITALITY & PEACE: Librarian Judi Byron leads students in this ancient Chinese practice of mindful movement and breath. Waterbury Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

TAI CHI TUESDAY: Patrons get an easy, informal introduction to this ancient movement practice that supports balance and strength. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 362-2607.

language

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: Instructor Andrea Thulin helps non-native speakers build their vocabulary and conversation skills. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:307 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.

lgbtq

MONTPELIER PRIDE FEST: See FRI.2.

montréal

‘JOSEPHINE: A MUSICAL CABARET’: See WED.31, 8 p.m.

music

COMMUNITY SINGERS: A weekly choral meetup welcomes all singers to raise their voices along to traditional (and not-so-traditional) songs. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.

middlebury area

outdoors

VOLUNTEER WORKDAY: Enthusiastic outdoorsfolk celebrate National Trails Day by helping to clear their local hiking paths for the season. Kirchner Woods, Stowe, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7221.

sports

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See SAT.3, 6:35 p.m.

theater

‘FIDELIO’: See FRI.2, 7 p.m.

words

WILLIAM GADDIS ‘THE RECOGNITIONS’ BOOK

GROUP DISCUSSION: The Burlington Literature Group reads and analyzes this influential postmodernist novel over 13 weeks. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@nereadersandwriters.com.

WED.7 business

QUEEN CITY BUSINESS

NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL

GROUP: See WED.31.

community

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

DESK: VETERANS OUTREACH

PROGRAM: Representatives post up in the main reading room to answer questions and provide resources. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING

WALKING TOURS: AARP VT and the City of Burlington lead locals through downtown and point out opportunities for zoning reforms

upper valley

STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in stories, songs and silliness. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.

manchester/ bennington

YOUNG ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Teens battle beasts with swords and spellbooks in this campaign designed to accommodate both drop-in and recurring players. Ages 12 through 16. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 549-4574.

SAT.3 burlington

SPLASH DANCE: See FRI.2.

stowe/smuggs

MUSICAL STORY TIME: Song, dance and other tuneful activities supplement picture books for kids 2 through

FOAL DAY: Locals pack a picnic lunch for this amazingly equine opportunity to meet the baby Morgans and tour the stables. University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Weybridge, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7-10; free for UVM ID holders and kids under 5. Info, 388-2011.

SPRING WAVE RACE: More than 100 middle and high school rowers from across New England paddle for the prize. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022.

upper valley

REMARKABLE REPTILE DAY: Visitors discover the amazing world of lizards, turtles and snakes with up-close encounters, hands-on activities and cold-blooded crafts. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $16-19; free for members and kids 3 and under. Info, 359-5000.

manchester/ bennington

NOTORIOUS RPG: Kids 10 through 14 create characters and play a collaborative adventure game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Manchester

that would increase housing options. Burlington City Hall, 12:301:30 p.m. Free. Info, 951-1302.

film

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

‘THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT’: Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert in this feature film. Bellows Falls Opera House, 7 p.m. $6. Info, 463-3964.

‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.31.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.31.

games

MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: See WED.31.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.31. GYM PREVIEW PARTY: The Queen City area’s newest gym provides a sneak peek into its new facilities. Crunch Fitness, South Burlington, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, cmccartney@ fitnessholdingsllc.com.

SEATED & STANDING YOGA: See WED.31.

language

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.31.

SPANISH CONVERSATION: Fluent and beginner speakers brush up on their español with a discussion led by a Spanish teacher. Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 5-6 p.m. Free;

Community Library, Manchester Center, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 362-2607.

STEAM SATURDAY: Little ones play around with foundational science and art fun. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 362-2607.

SUN.4 burlington

MASKS ON! SUNDAYS: Elderly, disabled and immunocompromised folks get the museum to themselves at a masksmandatory morning. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 864-1848.

TUE.6

chittenden county

‘IF I COULD RIDE’: This screening of a heartwarming film about a disabled girl who dreams of being an equestrian benefits the Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program. Essex Cinemas & T-Rex Theater, 5-10 p.m. $9.25-12.50. Info, 878-7231.

PLAYGROUP & FAMILY SUPPORT: Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the

preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

lgbtq

GBTQ+ MEN & MEN’S ALIGNED OPEN COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: Queer and trans men and menaligned folks brainstorm ideas for the upcoming revamp of GLAM. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, jacob@pridecentervt.org.

MONTPELIER PRIDE FEST: See FRI.2.

PRIDE POETRY: Local LGBTQ wordsmiths share their work. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, robynjoy76@gmail.com.

THRIVE QTPOC MOVIE

NIGHT: Each month, Pride Center of Vermont virtually screens a movie centered on queer and trans people of color. 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, thrive@pridecentervt.org.

montréal

‘JOSEPHINE: A MUSICAL CABARET’: See WED.31, 1 & 8 p.m.

music

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ

FESTIVAL: A stellar lineup of jazz musicians hits Queen City streets in this 40th annual celebration of the genre. See flynnvt.org for full schedule. Various downtown Burlington locations, 11 a.m.-midnight. Free; fee for some activities. Info, 863-5966.

JAZZ LAB: JO BLED: A Burlingtonbased composer performs for gallery goers. BCA Center, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

JAZZ LAB: KINETEK: Participants use new technology to turn data into music in this hands-on lab.

community. Winooski Memorial Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: See THU.1.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.1.

ROBIN’S NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP: Outdoor pursuits through fields and forests captivate little ones up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, 229-6206.

manchester/ bennington

STORY TIME: Youth librarian Carrie leads little tykes in stories and songs centered on a new theme every week. Birth through age 5. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.

WED.7

burlington STEAM SPACE: See WED.31.

BCA Center, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

PAT METHENY SIDE-EYE: A Grammy Award-winning musician takes the stage for an evening of jazz, swing and blues. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $4565. Info, 603-448-0400.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE MOST WANTED: Lunchers enjoy free-flowing hip-hop tunes in the park. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.

ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: See WED.31.

sports

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.31. VERMONT GREEN FC: See WED.31. VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See SAT.3.

talks

MARY FILLMORE: An author and historian describes how the Dutch resisted the Nazis during WWII. Virtual option available. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

TYLER JANKOSKI: NBC5’s chief meteorologist forecasts the Champlain Valley’s unique weather and changing climate. Worthen Library, South Hero, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.

words

JONI B. COLE: The author and writing instructor leads a prompt-based workshop based on her newly updated book, Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 6491114. ➆

chittenden county

BABY TIME: Parents and caregivers bond with their pre-walking babes during this gentle playtime. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

barre/montpelier

CHESS CLUB: See WED.31.

NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: See WED.31.

mad river valley/ waterbury

QUEER READS: LGBTQIA+ and allied youth get together each month to read and discuss ideas around gender, sexuality and identity. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

upper valley

PEABODY AFTERSCHOOL FUN FOR GRADES 1-4: See WED.31.

manchester/ bennington

MCL FILM CLUB: See WED.31. NEW MOMS’ GROUP: See WED.31. K

5. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

art

DAVIS STUDIO ART CLASSES:

Discover your happy place in one of our weekly classes. Making art boosts emotional well-being and brings joy to your life, especially when you connect with other art enthusiasts. Select the ongoing program that’s right for you. Now enrolling youths and adults for classes in drawing, painting and fused glass. Location: Davis Studio, 916 Shelburne Rd., S. Burlington. Info: 802-425-2700, davisstudiovt.com.

LIGHT, COLOR AND COMPOSITION: is workshop offers a guided learning opportunity to immerse yourself in a multi-day experience painting outdoors with Tracy. We will paint together in and around picturesque Warren, Vt. We will primarily focus on simplifying the majesty of nature through composition, value control and color. Topics will include choosing a painting site, exploring compositions, using value to create structure and creating color harmony, among others. We will also discuss equally important aspects of painting such as active looking, focus, mindset and expectations. Our days will include live painting demos, discussion, ample time to paint, individual guidance and feedback, and connection with like-minded artists. Jun. 20-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $540/3 full days. Location: e Pitcher Inn and the Village of Warren, 275 Main St., Warren. Info: eresa Harris, 802-989-7419, theresa@ edgewatergallery-vt.com, edgewatergallery.com.

business

SOUTH BURLINGTON WOMEN

IN BUSINESS: FREE RESOURCE

EXPO: e event will start with open networking among attendees with provided refreshments, so be sure to bring those business cards! en we will sit down for a quick presentation from community leaders about free business resources available to you for continued success. Space is limited, be sure to register today! u., Jun. 29, 9 a.m. Cost: free. Location: South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market St., S. Burlington. Info: sevendays tickets.com.

THE RETIREMENT DILEMMA:

Come hear local experts on the complex topic of retirement financing. Turning retirement savings into a retirement lifestyle is a skill, and it’s easy enough to learn. Walk away with a deeper understanding of what you can

COOKBOOK BAKING WORKSHOP: ‘FLOUR’ BY JOANNE CHANG: We’ll tackle a handful of recipes from the book family-style, sending everyone home with a full belly, something sweet to share and a copy of Flour by Joanne Chang. To order the books in time, registration closes early, so don’t wait too long to confirm your spot.

do to secure your retirement plans and guarantee your needs are met! Tue., Jun. 13, 6 p.m. Location: e Board Room at the South Burlington Public Library, S. Burlington. Info: erik@ ckfinancialresources.com, sevendaystickets.com.

craft

BLOCKPRINTING BOTANICALS: Carve botanicals to print onto paper and fabric. Join visual artist Jen Berger to learn the basics of carving linoleum. Bring your own four-by-six-inch image or make one in the group. Leave with your own reusable linoleum block, prints and the knowledge to make many more. Sat., Jun. 17, 11 a.m.

Cost: $65. Location: Horsford Gardens & Nursery, 2111 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte. Info: attherootvt@ gmail.com, sevendaystickets.com.

culinary

BRITISH BAKING WITH SUMMER

FRUITS We will make two delicious summer desserts: Victoria sandwich cake with lemon curd and summer berry trifle. Students will get hands-on experience mixing ingredients, cooking, prepping and assembling two showstopping desserts! Students will take home their own individual trifles, and we’ll sample the cakes in class. Most ingredients will be locally sourced. No baking experience required! Sat., Jul. 15, 1 p.m.

Cost: $60. Location: Richmond Community Kitchen, 13 Jolina Ct., Richmond. Info: 802-434-3445, sevendaystickets.com.

Tue., Jun. 20, 6 p.m. Cost: $85. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-4000700, sevendaystickets.com.

CUPCAKES AND COLOR STREET:

Ladies’ night! We will decorate an assortment of four different cupcakes in different styles and then try out Color Street patented real nail polish strips with help from a pro. Guests will also be able to demo and purchase some other Color Street items.

Fri., Jul. 23, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $40.

Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

CLASS: In this workshop, we will talk about what makes this great American classic so irresistible. You will then assemble and decorate your very own eight-slice version to take home and enjoy for the weekend. In addition, you will receive a copy of Janina’s recipe for this dessert following the class. u., Jun. 15, 6 p.m.

Cost: $10-45. Location: Red Poppy Cakery, 1 Elm St., Waterbury Village Historic District. Info: 203-400-0700, sevendaystickets.com.

gardening

PLANTS AND THEIR POLLINATORS: June is U.S. National Pollinators Month! In this second class, our focus is on the interactions between plants and insects, as well as other third parties that plants invite — and rely on — in order to reproduce. Who’s doing it with whom and what’s the best method of seduction? Tue., Jun. 6, 5-6:30 p.m.

Cost: $15. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-4060, info@redwagonplants.com, redwagonplants.com.

language

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: e Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region is offering a new series of French classes for adults from beginner through advanced levels. e summer session begins on Jun. 5. Specific class offerings may be found at the Alliance Française website. Please contact Micheline Tremblay for more information. Jun. 5. Location: Alliance Française, Burlington. Info: education@aflcr.org.

in Vermont, born and raised in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A two-time world masters champion, five-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu national champion, three-time Rio de Janeiro state champion and Gracie Challenge champion. Accept no limitations! 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 802598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

movement

well-being

martial arts

AIKIDO: THE POWER OF HARMONY: Discover the dynamic, flowing martial art of aikido. Relax under pressure and cultivate core power, aerobic fitness and resiliency. Aikido emphasizes throws, joint locks and internal power. Circular movements teach how to blend with the attack. We offer inclusive classes and a safe space for all. Visitors should watch a class before joining. Beginners’ classes 4 days a week. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youths & families. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Benjamin Pincus, 802-951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.

BARRE & JUICE WITH DANIELLE HAVENS AND ECOBEAN: is class is focused on small, low-impact movements that strengthen and tone your entire body. Danielle guides you through a class set to upbeat music and aims to leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and connected to your body and breath. BYO yoga mat! All levels. After class, enjoy kombucha and smoothie samples from Ecobean. Sun., Jun. 4, 9 a.m.

Cost: $25. Location: Maverick Market at 110, 110 Main St., Burlington. Info: info@ localmaverickus.com.

FACING CHANGE: LIFE’S TRANSITIONS AND TRANSFORMATIONS: From the joys of births and weddings to the sorrows of death, illness and divorce to grappling with relocation, family struggles, identity issues, job changes, trauma and loss, change can leave us feeling unmoored and powerless. Facing Change is a small group experience focusing on embracing the transformative power of change. Wed., Jul. 19, 6 p.m. Location: Online. Info: Rites of Passage, 802-825-8141, sevendaystickets. com.

LIVING WITH LOSS: A

GATHERING FOR THE GRIEVING: An opportunity for those who have experienced loss to find connection through meditation, ritual and community sharing. Grief can arise from the loss of a loved one, the loss of a dream, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health or the loss of a future one imagined. Whether your loss was recent or a long time ago, your experience is real and personal and part of your experience of being alive. Wed., Jun. 21, 6 p.m.

Location: Online. Info: Rites of Passage, 802-825-8141, sevendaystickets.com.

SEX AND STRESS: HOW TO UNWIND: Join us for a deep dive into how stress impacts sex, how these effects are similar and different across genders, and what you can do to minimize the effects of stress on your sex life. is will be a fun and inclusive workshop, aimed at equipping you with knowledge and specific strategies. Sun., Jun. 4, 3-5 p.m. Cost: $15/2-hour workshop.

Location: Online. Info: Earth and Salt, Beth Hankes, 802-316-8179, events@earthandsaltshop.com, earthandsaltshop.com.

yoga

nature

ECO-RESILIENCY GATHERING: is is a free monthly space to gather with others who are interested in exploring ecological questions, emotional elements of climate change, ideas of change, building community, and creating a thriving world. Come together, share, engage and learn. Each month we center on topics related to the ecological and climate crises. Wed., Jun. 7, 6 p.m. Location: Zoom. Info: Ariel K. McK. Burgess, akmckb@gmail.com, sevendaystickets.com.

outdoors

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: We offer a legitimate Brazilian jiu-jitsu training program for men, women and children in a friendly, safe and positive environment.

Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes; CBJJP and IBJJF seventhdegree Carlson Gracie Sr. Coral Belt-certified instructor; teaching

HOW TO GET THERE BY BIKE: A free clinic on bike commuting. We will cover a range of topics, including how to determine your route, how to carry your cargo, how to stay comfortable and safe, and how to avoid feeling sweaty and sticky at your desk all day.

u., Jun. 1, 6 p.m. Location: Old Spokes Home, 331 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-8634475, sevendaystickets.com.

A UNIQUE STYLE: SVAROOPA YOGA: Gentle, deep and profound, this unique style of yoga releases the core muscles wrapped around your spine, creating changes in your body and mind. is affects joints, aches, pains and your inner state of mind. Transcend the athleticism of modern yoga by exploring the yogic mystery hidden within. Free half-hour session to learn the basics and propping. New class forming for beginners. Private sessions and yoga therapy also available by appointment. Ongoing classes Sun., 3-4:30 p.m.; & Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $21/single class; $108 for 6-class card to be used within 7 weeks. Location: Zoom. Info: Annie Ross, 802-333-9477, annie@center4 integrativehealth.org.

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WHILE YOU WORK ON THE ROAD

Rockie

AGE/SEX: 9-month-old neutered male

ARRIVAL DATE: April 17, 2023

SUMMARY: This handsome guy is an outdoorsman through and through. He is looking for a running or hiking buddy who can give him plenty of time outside and who also wants to snuggle up with him on the couch afterward! He may be a big boy, but it’s important to remember that he is still a puppy who is working hard on learning the ins and outs of dog life. He needs someone with patience and respect who can’t wait to see the kind of dog he’s going to grow up to be!

DOGS/CATS/KIDS: Rockie has done well with other dogs. He has lived with cats and may do well with dog-savvy cats. He has limited experience with children and may be a good fit for older kids.

Visit the Humane Society of Chittenden County at 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 862-0135 or visit hsccvt.org for more info.

DID YOU KNOW?

All HSCC, dogs are available for foster-to-adopt! When you foster-to-adopt a dog, you can bring a dog home for a week and get to know them before committing to adoption. Visit our adoption center or call us at 802-862-0135 to learn more!

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on the road

BOATS

40-POUND

NORTHWIND 17 CANOE

$2,300. Never been in water. Retails new for $3,295. Northstar Canoes are the most popular tandem trippers. Maneuverable yet stable; seaworthy yet fast. Photos avail. Email dedson1@myfairpoint. net.

CARS/TRUCKS

2012 HONDA CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L for sale. 82K miles. Basque red w/ gray leather. It just had the state inspection completed. $16,500. Contact zxv9887@ gmail.com.

housing FOR RENT

3-BR APT. IN HUNTINGTON Spacious 3-BR duplex apt. in Huntington. Large yard, W/D, DW, storage. $1,550/mo., utils. not incl. No pets. Contact 802-349-5294 or amethystpeaslee@ gmail.com.

BURLINGTON Burlington Hill Section, furnished, single room, on bus line. No cooking. No pets. Linens furnished. Utils. incl. Call 802-862-2389.

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HOUSEMATES

GARDEN-LOVING HOMESHARE

Enjoy rural Starksboro home shared w/ professional woman. Enjoys reading, gardening & nature. Shared 1.5-BA. Furnished BR. $550/ mo. + small utils. contribution. Must be cat-friendly. Contact 802-863-5625 or homesharevermont. org for application. Interview, refs., background check req. EHO.

GREAT VIEWS IN THE VALLEY

Share gorgeous views in Waitsfi eld home w/ senior man seeking cooking & companionship in exchange for furnished BR, private BA on lower level of house w/ seasonal private entrance. Rent-free w/ minimal utils. share. No pets. Contact 802-863-5625 or homesharevermont.org for application. Interview, refs., background check req. EHO.

LAND

FERRISBURGH LAND FOR SALE

6.8 treed & open acres. Incl. post & beam 26’x36’ barn, driveway, pond, septic design, electricity on-site. $140,000. 802-877-1529.

OFFICE/ COMMERCIAL

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE AT MAIN STREET LANDING on Burlington’s waterfront. Beautiful, healthy, affordable spaces for your business. Visit mainstreetlanding.com & click on space avail. Melinda, 864-7999.

services: $12 (25 words) fsbos: $45 (2 weeks, 30 words, photo) jobs: michelle@sevendaysvt.com, 865-1020 x121

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ser vices BIZ OPPS

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Owner is ready to retire. After 30+ years it’s time to turn it over to someone else. I have a well-established tailoring/alterations business w/ many loyal customers. e business incl. most of the equipment & supplies. Currently in a 900-sq.ft. rented space in S. Burlington. Inquiries can email me at lindasews5@ comcast.net.

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FINANCIAL/LEGAL

APPEAL FOR SOCIAL SECURITY

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HEALTH/ WELLNESS

CASH FOR CANCER

PATIENTS

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our

readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any home seeker who feels he or she has encountered discrimination should contact:

HUD Office of Fair Housing 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309

— OR —

Vermont Human Rights Commission 14-16 Baldwin St. Montpelier, VT 05633-0633

1-800-416-2010 hrc@vermont.gov

MASSAGE FOR MEN BY SERGIO

Time for a massage to ease those aches & pains. Deep tissue & Swedish. Contact me for an appt. at 802-3247539, sacllunas@gmail. com.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Spring has sprung ... so, time for a massage! See the online ad for more information. Contact pete_bellini@ protonmail.com.

PERMANENT COSMETICS

Montpelier eyebrow permanent cosmetics special! Celebrating 1 year in business. Microblading for

$325, nano brows & more. Contact Sylvia’s Gallery of Styles at 802-222-1282 or email bohac.kamila@gmail. com. On Facebook at browtherapy802.

PSYCHIC COUNSELING

Psychic counseling, channeling w/ Bernice Kelman, Underhill. 40+ years’ experience. Also energy healing, chakra balancing, Reiki, rebirthing, other lives, classes & more. 802-899-3542, kelman.b@juno.com.

WICCAN OFFICIATE

Wiccan-ordained ULC offi ciate. Weddings, handfasting, smudging, dowsing, new home clearings, baptisms,

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GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

MAY 26-27 GRAND ISLE

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PUZZLE ANSWERS

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MOVING/GARAGE SALE

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TAG SALE e Northgate Community on Northgate Rd. in Burlington’s New North End is having tag sales throughout the community on Sat., Jun. 3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sales will be identifi ed w/ balloons at the locations of the sales. e location is Northgate Rd. & Fairfi eld Dr. off the North Ave. Extension. Please park your vehicle along the curbs & not in parking spaces. Sorry, but there is no guarantee of the amount of participation. Info, northgate apartmentsvt.org.

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Legal Notices

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 142.

ACT 250 NOTICE

MINOR APPLICATION 4C0688-3A

10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111

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Application 4C0688-3A from Keith and Joanne Johnson 13 South Hill Drive, Underhill, VT 05489 was received on 4/13/23 and deemed complete on 5/24/23. is permit specifi cally authorizes the construction of a new wastewater disposal system to replace the current system which serves a four bedroom single family residence, which is inadequate for the addition of an in-law-suite in an existing space above the garage, as well as the rough-in plumbing for a three-quarter bathroom in the existing barn. e property is served by an onsite drilled well and wastewater disposal system. is permit also authorizes burying currently above ground electric lines between existing poles on the project tract (the Project). e project is located at 13 South Hill Drive in Underhill, Vermont. is application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ ANR/Act250/Details.aspx?Num=4C0688-3A).

No hearing will be held, and a permit will be issued unless, on or before June 13, 2023, a party notifi es the District 4 Commission in writing of an issue requiring a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defi ned in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing, 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. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb. vermont.gov/documents/party-status-petitionform, and email it to the District 4 Offi ce at: NRB. Act250Essex@vermont.gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

For more information contact Kaitlin Hayes at the address or telephone number below.

Dated this May 24, 2023.

By: /s/ Kaitlin Hayes

Kaitlin Hayes

District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 622-4084 kaitlin.hayes@vermont.gov

BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Hybrid & In Person (at 645 Pine Street) Meeting Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83225696227? pwd=SGQ0bTdnS000Wkc3c2J4WWw1dzMxUT09

Webinar ID: 832 2569 6227

Passcode: 969186

Telephone: US +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799

1. ZP-23-191; 175-177 South Prospect Street (RL, Ward 6S) Eleanor Lanahan

Variance request for relief associated with proposed front yard parking.

2. ZP-23-227; 401 Shelburne Street (RM, Ward 5S) omas Bachinski / Silken Kershner

Proposed 2-lot subdivision. Limited site work included.

3. ZP-23-211; 37 Colonial Square (RL, Ward 1E) Susan Lenz / Daniel Goltzman Proposed 2-lot subdivision. No development included.

Plans may be viewed upon request by contacting the Department of Permitting & Inspections 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/dpi/drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505.

CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 14, 2023 6:30 P.M.

This meeting will be held in person at 2 Lincoln Street in the conference room and remotely. The meeting will be live-streamed on Town Meeting

TV. • JOIN ONLINE: Join Zoom Meeting Visit www. essexjunction.org for meeting connection information. • JOIN CALLING: Join via conferencecall (audio only): Dial 1(888) 788-0099 (toll free) Meeting ID: 944 6429 7825 Passcode: 635787

PUBLIC HEARING

Proposed Land Development Code Amendments

Chapter 1: Purpose, Application & Severability

Chapter 2: Definitions

Chapter 3: Decision Making and Administrative

Bodies

Chapter 4: Regulation of Land Use Activities

Chapter 5: Development Review Procedures

Chapter 6: Zoning Districts Regulations and Use Table

Chapter 7: General Development Standards

Chapter 8: Nonconformities

Chapter 9: Subdivision

Chapter 10: Enforcement

Chapter 11: Sewer Regulations

Chapter 14: Water System Management and Use

Chapter 16: Fees and Charges

Chapter 17: Appeals

Appendix A: Public Works Specifications

Appendix B: Fee Schedule City of Essex Junction Zoning Map

This DRAFT agenda may be amended. Any questions re: above please call Chris Yuen or Terry Hass – 802-878-6950

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO BROWNFIELDS

REUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY

LIMITATION ACT PROGRAM

Please take notice that 4 Park Street, LLC whose mailing address is 32 Seymour Street #101, Williston, VT 05495, is applying to the Vermont Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Program (10 V.S.A. §6641 et seq.) in connection with the redevelopment of property known as 4-12 Park Street (Lincoln Inn) in the Village of Essex Junction, VT. A copy of the application, which contains a preliminary environmental assessment and a description of the proposed redevelopment project is available for public review at the Essex Town Clerk’s office and at the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation offices in Montpelier. Comments concerning the application and/or the above referenced documents may be directed to Sarah Bartlett at (802) 249-5641

or at Sarah.Bartlett@vermont.gov. Comments may also be submitted by mail to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Waste Management Division, 1 National Life Drive – Davis 1, Montpelier, VT 05620; attention: Sarah Bartlett.

PROPOSED STATE RULES

By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/ rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members. To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible. To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 23P016

AGENCY: Agency of Natural Resources CONCISE SUMMARY: The WWPWS Rules were updated and became effective April 12, 2019. There is one important unintended change in the 2019 Rules from a requirement in the 2007 Rules for siting wastewater systems. The 2007 Rules allowed 18 inches to bedrock for certain wastewater systems, the 2019 Rules inadvertently requires 24 inches to bedrock for the same systems. Other changes include information to be included with applications for innovative/alternative products, exempting composting and incinerator toilets for State owned remote campsites, clarify when a permit is needed to install a composting or incinerator toilet, allow pre-2007 soil analysis, remove references to the percolation test, clarify and simplify design requirements for water/sewer crossovers, expand the cost considerations in the variance section, and statutory changes for holding tanks. We also made minor changes for clarity and some typographical errors.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Bruce Douglas, Agency of Natural Resources, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 4, Montpelier, Vermont 056203521 Tel: 802-636-7545 Email: bruce.douglas@ vermont.gov URL: https://dec.vermont.gov/water.

FOR COPIES: Catherina Narigon, Agency of Natural Resources, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 4, Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3521 Tel: 802-2612487 Email: catherina.narigon@vermont.gov.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth are requesting construction management firms to submit proposals for the new construction of one 9-story tower containing 85 residential rental apartments within the CityPlace master development in Burlington, Vermont. Construction Management firms must have comparable experience with the new construction of complex multi-family projects and a bonding capacity of at least $30M. For additional information or to obtain a copy of the full Request For Proposals, contact Jess Neubelt at Evernorth at jneubelt@ evernorthus.org or 802-861-3819. Completed qualifications are due by 3PM on June 16th, 2023. Commercial Davis Bacon building wage rates, VT Prevailing wage rates, and the Burlington Livable Wage will apply. Minority-owned, women-owned, locally-owned and Section 3 businesses are strongly encouraged to respond.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT CASE NO. 23-CV-02198

IN RE: ABANDONED MOBILE HOME OF ERIK FREEMAN (a/k/a ERIC FREEMAN)

NOTICE OF HEARING

A hearing on Ship Sevin, LLC’s Verified Complaint to declare as abandoned and uninhabitable the mobile home of Erik Freeman (a/k/a Eric Freeman) located at the Triple L Mobile Home Park, Lot #4, 182 Hillview Terrace in Hinesburg, Vermont has been set for Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. You may participate in the hearing either in person at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division located at 175 Main Street in Burlington, Vermont or remotely via WEBEX video. The WEBEX Login Information is as follows:

App: Cisco Webex Meeting

Website: https://vtcourts.webex.com

Meeting Number: 129 647 6521

Password: CIVIL2

If you do not have a computer or sufficient bandwidth, you may call (802) 636-1108 to appear by phone. (This is not a tollfree number). When prompted enter the meeting ID number listed above, followed by the pound symbol (#). You will be prompted to enter your attendee number (which you do not have). Instead, press pound (#). If you have technical difficulties, call the Court at (802) 863-3467.

Date: May 23, 2023

Nancy L. Bean, Judicial Assistant

VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR ABANDONMENT

PURSUANT TO 10 V.S.A. § 6249(i) (Uninhabitable)

NOW COMES Ship Sevin, LLC (“Ship Sevin”), by and through its counsel Nadine L. Scibek, and hereby complains pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6249(i) as follows:

1. Ship Sevin, a Vermont limited liability company with a principal place of business in South Burlington, County of Chittenden, State of Vermont, is the record owner of a mobile home park known as the Triple L Mobile Home Park (the “Park”), located in the Town of Hinesburg, Vermont.

2. Erik Freeman (a/k/a Eric Freeman) (“Freeman”) is the record owner of a certain mobile home (the “Mobile Home”) described as 1973 Craftmade, 12’ x 60, Serial #110278, located at the Triple L Mobile Home Park, Lot #4, 182 Hillview Terrace in Hinesburg, Vermont according to the Town of Hinesburg Land Records. See attached Vermont Mobile Home Bill of Sale.

3. Freeman leased a lot in the Park from Ship Sevin pursuant to a written lease. Freeman paid no security deposit to Ship Sevin. See attached Lease.

4. Freeman’s last known mailing address is 182 Hillview Terrace, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

5. The mobile home has been abandoned and is empty/unoccupied. The last known resident of the mobile home was Freeman. All of Freeman’s personal property is believed to have been removed from the mobile home and utility services have been terminated. The Park’s Counsel has communicated with Freeman with respect to his intentions with his mobile home. Ship Sevin has received no response from Freeman. See attached.

6. Freeman was evicted from the Park for nonpayment of rent on or about January 25, 2023 by the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department. The mobile home has been vacant since that time. The Court issued a Judgment and Writ of Possession to Ship Sevin on January 6, 2023. See Ship Sevin, LLC v. Freeman, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Civil Unit, Case No. 22-CV-04555. See attached.

7. The following security interests, mortgages, liens and encumbrances appear of record with respect to the mobile home:

a. Freeman is in arrears on obligations to pay property taxes to the Town of Hinesburg, Vermont in the aggregate amount of $10,199.60, plus interest and penalties. See attached copy of Tax Bill and Delinquent Tax Report.

8. Mobile home storage fees continue to accrue at the rate of $407.00 per month. Rent/ storage fees due Ship Sevin through May, 2023 total $2,348.00. Attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by Ship Sevin currently exceed $3,000.00.

9. Ship Sevin sent written notice by certified mail to the Town of Hinesburg on April 7, 2023 of its intent to commence this action. See attached.

10. The mobile home is uninhabitable. Cindy Whitham, Property Manager, will testify under oath as to the poor and unlivable condition of this mobile home at the abandonment hearing.

WHEREFORE, Ship Sevin respectfully requests that the Honorable Court enter an order as follows:

1. Declare that the mobile home has been abandoned;

2. Transfer the mobile home which is unfit for human habitation to the Park owner without a public auction so that it may be removed and disposed of accordingly.

3. Order pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6249(j) that the mobile home and any security deposit paid be conveyed to the Park Owner in “as is” condition, and free from all liens and other encumbrances of record.

DATED this 22nd day of May, 2023.

SHIP SEVIN, LLC

BY: Nadine

L. Scibek

Attorney for Ship Sevin

I declare that the above statement is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if the above statement is false, I will be subject to the penalty of perjury or other sanctions in the discretion of the Court.

May 22, 2023

By: Cindy Whitham

Duly Authorized Agent for Ship Sevin

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 23-PR-02649

In re: ESTATE OF ROSE D. PELS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the Creditors of: Rose D. Pels late of Burlington, VT

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.

Date: March 8, 2023

Signature of Fiduciary /s/Robert Pels

Executor/Administrator Robert Pels, Dinse P.C. 209 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-8645751 ndetarnowsky@dinse.com

Name of Publication: Seven Days

Publication Date: May 31, 2023

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit

Address of Court: 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05402

Legal Notices

Vermont. Said lands and premises are located in Shelburne, Vermont and being all of Lot No. A-3 as set forth on a plan recorded at Map Slide 660A of the Land Records of the Town of Shelburne.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 22-CV-00415

NORTHCOUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.

DANIEL J. CASEY, ALL OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 344 ACORN LANE, SHELBURNE, VERMONT, GARDENSIDE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC. VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES, and HERITAGE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale dated October 31, 2022, for a breach of: (1) a Mortgage dated May 28, 2015 and recorded on June 4, 2015 in Volume 425, Page 810 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records; and (2) a second Mortgage dated May 28, 2015 and recorded on June 4, 2015 in Volume 425, Page 827 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records (the “Mortgaged Property”); and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the Mortgaged Property will be sold at public auction on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mortgaged Property located at 344 Acorn Lane, Shelburne, more particularly described as follows:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Daniel J. Casey by Deed of John W. Paterson and Kimberly Paterson, and Susan Mary Bell of approximate even date herewith and to be recorded in the Town of Shelburne Land Records. Said lands and premises being more particularly described as follows:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John W. Paterson and Kimberly Paterson by Warranty Deed with Life Estate Reservation of Susan Bell dated November 25, 2008 and recorded on January 15, 2009 in Volume 357 at Page 355 of the Land Records of the Town of Shelburne and being more particularly described as follows:

The address of Lot No. A-3 is Townhouse A-3 Gardenside Townhouses, Acorn Lane, Shelburne,

The property is subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions dated February 8, 1983 and recorded in Volume 86 at Page 86 of the Land Records of the Town of Shelburne.

The Grantor (CVD, Inc.) for so long as it owns any lands at Gardenside, a townhouse regime, reserves the right from time to time, to create as many as an aggregate of 66 Lots, and to install and construct, and to maintain, repair and replace water, sewer, telephone, electric and other utility lines and services in the areas designated as road, roadways, Common Element or any other lands not designated as Lots, for the benefit of Gardenside, a townhouse regime, and other lands, including lands of the Grantor.

The Lot shall be used for residential purposes only and shall not be subdivided. The Lot may also be subject to certain provisions regarding party walls, as more fully set forth in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Such provisions shall be and are covenants real and are incorporated herein by reference.

Included herewith is a right of way over Acorn Lane, so-called, until such time, if ever, as it is accepted as a public street.

By acceptance of this deed, the Grantee, for herself and her heirs and assigns, covenant and agree to become, and hereby comes, a member of Gardenside Townhouse Association, a non-profit corporation, and of Gardenside Home Owners Association. The Grantee for herself, her heirs and assigns further covenant to pay, from time to time as and when assessed, the Grantee’s annual charges.

Reference is hereby made to Gardenside Townhouse Association, Inc. Notice Concerning Recorded Plans dated March 20, 2015 and recorded on March 20, 2015 in Volume 424 at Page 413 of the Land Records of the Town of Shelburne.

TERMS OF SALE: The Mortgaged Property will be

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CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR

Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!

Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Wed., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt. org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/ family-supportprograms.

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sold “AS IS WHERE IS” to the highest bidder for cash or wire funds only. The sale of the Mortgaged Property is subject to confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division. The Mortgaged Property will be sold subject to unpaid taxes, municipal assessments, and superior liens, if any.

The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment 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 mortgagors at the mortgagors’ last known address at least five days before the new sale date.

Defendant Daniel Casey is entitled to redeem the Mortgaged Property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Mortgage referenced above, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

MORTGAGED PROPERTY DEPOSIT: A nonrefundable deposit for the Mortgaged Property in the amount of $10,000.00 shall be paid by the high bidder by cash, certified check or bank draft to Prozzo Auctions, which shall hold the deposit until the closing. The balance of the purchase price for the Mortgaged Property shall be due and payable within the latter of 10 days from the date of confirmation of said sale by the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division or 45 days from the date of public auction. If the balance of the purchase price for the Mortgaged Property is not paid within the period set forth herein, the deposit shall be forfeited and shall be retained by Plaintiff herein as agreed liquidation damages and the Mortgaged Property may be offered to the next highest bidder still interested in the Mortgaged Property.

PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT: The high bidder for the Mortgaged Property shall be required to sign a no contingency contract of Purchase and Sale at the public auction, agreeing to purchase the Mortgaged Property in its “AS IS WHERE IS” condition, as a result of being the successful and high bidder at the sale.

CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS@SEVENDAYSVT.COM OR 802-865-1020 EXT. 115 TO UPDATE YOUR SUPPORT GROUP

OTHER TERMS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT SALE:

Inquiries can be made to Prozzo Auctions, 207 N Main St, Rutland, VT 05701; (802) 773-2691.

Dated: May 16, 2022.

NORTHCOUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

By:/s/ Alexandra E. Edelman

Alexandra E. Edelman, Esq.

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC 30 Main Street, Suite 500

P.O. Box 1489

Burlington, VT 05602-1489 (802) 864-0880

aedelman@primmer.com

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-02085

In re ESTATE of Michael A. Reilly

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of: Michael A. Reilly, late of Essex Junction, Vermont

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 date 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.

Dated: 05/25/2023

Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Kathleen M. Rickard

Executor/Administrator : Kathleen M. Rickard c/o Brian Creech, Esq. PO Box 445 Burlington, Vermont 05402, bcreech@dkzlegal.com, (802) 863-9603

Name of Publication: Seven Days

Publication Date: 05/31/2023

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division

Address of Probate Court: PO BOX 511, Burlington VT 05402

about this! Text anytime or call 802-777-6100.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups meet to provide assistance & info on Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support & coping techniques in care for a person living w/ Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free & open to the public. Families, caregivers & friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm the date & time. The Williston Caregiver Support Group meets in person on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 5-6:30 p.m., at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston; this meeting also has a virtual option at the same time; contact

support group facilitators Molly at dugan@ cathedralsquare.org or Mindy at moondog@ burlingtontelecom. net. The Middlebury Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 4th Tue. of each mo., 3 p.m., at the Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd., Middlebury; contact Daniel Hamilton, dhamilton@ residenceottercreek. com or 802-989-0097. The Shelburne Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 1st Mon. of every mo., 2-3 p.m., at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, 185 Pine Haven Shores, Shelburne; contact support group facilitator Lydia Raymond, lraymond@ residenceshelburnebay.com. The Telephone Support Group meets the 2nd Tue. monthly, 4-5:30

p.m. Prereg. is req. (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-7 Helpline, 800-2723900, for more info. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT?

Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous & 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 & PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But it can also be a time of stress often compounded by hormonal swings. If you

are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth & feel you need some help w/ managing emotional bumps in the road that can come w/ motherhood, please come to this free support group led by an experienced pediatric registered nurse. Held on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 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 w/ breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets on the 1st Mon. of every mo., 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more info call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

Vermont Center for Independent Living offers virtual monthly

meetings, held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. To join, email Linda Meleady at lindam@vcil.org & ask to be put on the TBI mailing list. Info: 800-639-1522.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT

Montpelier daytime support group meets on the 3rd Thu. of every mo., at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:30-2:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1-2:30 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets on the 1st Wed. of every mo., at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. White River Jct. meets on the 2nd Fri. of every

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT

CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

DOCKET NO: 22-CV-01953

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING

v.

THERESA A. PORO

OCCUPANTS OF: 36 Forest Street, South Burlington 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 October 4, 2022, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Theresa A. Poro and the late Patricia M. Poro to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., dated September 30, 2016 and recorded in Book 1344 Page 233 of the land records of the City of South Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc. to NewRez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing dated November 18, 2020 and recorded in Book 1566 Page 73 of the land records of the City of South Burlington for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 36 Forest Street, South Burlington, Vermont on June 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

To wit:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Theresa A. Poro and Patricia Poro by Deed of Corey Hutchins and Kendra Hutchins of approximate even date herewith and to be recorded in the City of South Burlington Land Records.

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Corey Hutchins and Kendra Hutchins by Warranty Deed of Steven Tahair and Mary Tahair dated April 4, 2008 of record at Book 811, Page 357 of the City of South Burlington Land Records.

A lot of land with all buildings thereon, situated on the easterly side of Forest Street, so-called, and having a frontage of 75 feet, a south line of 114.65 feet, a north line of 117.85 feet, and a rear or east line of 75 feet. All dimensions being more or less. Being Lot No. 44 as shown on a plan entitled

mo., at Bugbee Senior Center 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. via conference call. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion & sharing among survivors & 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 hang-up in your life w/ this confidential 12-step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men & women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction & pornography, food issues, & overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome;

“Fireside Park Subdivision, South Burlington, Plot Plan” dated July 18, 1963 and recorded in Volume 49 (Plans), Page 95 of the City of South Burlington Land Records. The dwelling house on said lot being known and designated as 36 Forest Street.

The herein described property is subject to the terms and conditions of Protective Covenants dated August 22, 1963, and of record in Volume 67, Page 285 of the South Burlington Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to their records, and to all deeds and records therein referred with all the privileges and appurtenances thereto, in further aid of this description.

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 bank wire, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date the Confirmation Order is entered by the Court. All checks should be made payable to “Bendett & McHugh, PC, as Trustee”.

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 : April 24, 2023

By:/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren

Rachel

K. Ljunggren, Esq.

Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

TOWN OF RICHMOND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JUNE 14, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

Location: 3rd floor meeting room Richmond Town Offices, 203 bridge street Richmond Vt 05477

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82607801509?pwd=T nJlSHNScUI0NjZMTjEvbmhSN0FVdz09

Meeting ID: 826 0780 1509

Passcode: 241149

Call-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Application materials may be viewed at http:// www.richmondvt.gov/boards-minutes/ development-review-board/ before the meeting. Please call Tyler Machia, Zoning Administrator, at 802-434-2420 or email tmachia@richmondvt.gov with any questions.

Public Hearing

Item 1

SKP2023-07 Eden Sand and Gravel CO Parcel ID#KR0854

The applicants, Eden Sand and Gravel CO, are seeking Sketch Plan Approval for a three-lot subdivision located at 854 Kenyon Road. Lot 1 will be 34.94 acres and will continue to be utilized as a sand pit. Lot 2 will be 1.89 acres with a two story two bay office space. Lot 3 will be 1.97 acres.

Item 2

CU2023-04 Eden Sand and Gravel CO & East Engineering Parcel ID#KR0854

The applicants, Eden Sand and Gravel CO and East Engineering, are seeking Conditional Use Approval for a building with professional office space located on proposed Lot 2 of the subdivision noted in SKP2023-07. The Applicants would like the use to take effect only when the proposed subdivision gets final approval.

Item 3

CU2023-05 Richmond Village Housing Partnership Parcel ID#RR0123

The applicants, Richmond Village Housing Partnership, are seeking Conditional Use Approval to correct issues with unpermitted work in the Special Flood Hazard Overlay District. The applicants are seeking to repair unpermitted work and restore and improve previously permitted drainage system.

Item 4

PRESUB2023-09 Bradley and Karin LaRose Parcel ID#WO0156

The applicants, Bradley and Karin LaRose, are seeking preliminary approval for a proposed 2 lot subdivision. Lot 1 is 1.37 acres. Lot 2 is 2.40 acres.

Item 5

SUB2023-08 Jameson Partners LLC Parcel ID#DS0022

The applicants, Jameson Partners, LLC, are seeking final approval for a Planned Unit Development located at 22 Depot Street. Site re-development would entail removal of several single-story wood frames garages and storage buildings, consolidation and reconstruction of onsite parking, and construction of a three-story addition with commercial lease space on the ground floor, and four apartments above.

Item 6

Continuation of SUB2023-05 Buttermilk LLC Parcel ID#JC0074

The applicants, Buttermilk LLC, are seeking Final Subdivision approval for their Planned Unit Development located at 74 Jolina Court. They are presenting a masterplan of the proposed development and are also seeking to formalize the multi-phased development for the remainder of the project. The applicants are also proposing final plans for construction of proposed building 2 of the Planned Unit Development.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Winooski City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Claire Burke Council Chambers to consider the adoption of Chapter 28 Fees pursuant to Section 19-401 of the Charter of the City of Winooski, this Chapter of Ordinance shall be adopted to (1) proposed changes to revenue for sidewalk permits, rental registry fees and inspection, proposed fees for passport applications and photos (not currently available) (2) clarification of fee reduction for new dogs licensed after October 1st (3) Addition of language exempting recognized Abenaki Tribes/Bands from event and facility fees per the resolution approved by Council on May 2, 2022. (4) establish other fees.

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@essexalliance.org, 878-8213.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone struggling w/ hurt, habits & hangups, which include everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton, which meets every Fri. from 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us & discover how your life can start to change.

Info: 893-0530, julie@ mccartycreations.com.

CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP

Last Thu. of every mo., 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 & associated medical conditions. Its mission is to provide the best possible info to parents of children living w/ the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance. 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 Sun. at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings & families grieving the loss of a child meets every 4th

Tue. of the mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. Call/email Alan at 802233-0544, alanday88@ gmail.com, or Claire at 802-448-3569.

DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP

Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 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 & 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. Sun. at 5 p.m. The meeting has moved to Zoom: smartrecovery.zoom. us/j/92925275515. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery.org.

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 w/ others, to heal & to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences & 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.

Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF

THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends &

community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety & other types of distress.

The group is a confidential space where family & friends can discuss shared experiences & receive support in an environment free of judgment & stigma w/ a trained facilitator.

Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FAMILY RESTORED:

SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF ADDICTS & ALCOHOLICS

Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Jct. For further info, please visit thefamilyrestored.org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@gmail. com.

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Families Coping w/ Addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults (18+) struggling w/ the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-stepbased but provides a forum for those living the family experience, in which to develop personal coping skills & to draw strength from one another. Our group meets every Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m., live in person in the conference room at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington), &/or via our parallel Zoom session to accommodate those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found on the Turning Point Center website (turningpointcentervt. org) using the “Family Support” tab (click on “What We Offer”). Any questions, please send by email to thdaub1@ gmail.com.

FIERCELY FLAT VT

A breast cancer support group for those who’ve had mastectomies. We are a casual online meeting group found on Facebook at Fiercely Flat VT. Info: stacy.m.burnett@ 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, undereating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week.: Mon., 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more info & a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. & the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

POST YOUR JOBS AT: JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POST-A-JOB

PRINT DEADLINE: NOON ON MONDAYS (INCLUDING HOLIDAYS) FOR RATES & INFO: MICHELLE BROWN, 802-865-1020 X121, MICHELLE@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

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Athens Diner is now hiring.

FOH Manager: $20/hr plus tips. Prep cook\Sous Chef $18-$28/hr. Wed-Sun Servers

Send resume to info@athensdinervt.com

Director of Music

Part-time

Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society CVUUS, in Middlebury, seeks a person to oversee the music program, play the piano and direct & accompany the choir. The 20+ choir members enjoy singing a wide variety of music. 15-18 hours/week, with 12 Sundays off per year. Further information at: cvuus.org/worship/music-and-choir

If interested, send letter & resume by June 21 to: cvuusumusic@gmail.com

Vermont Tent Company is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment, and future summer/fall employment starting in May. Full time, part time, after school and weekend hours available for each position. Pay rates vary by position with minimum starting wage ranging from $19-$23/ hour depending on job skills and experience. We also offer retention and referral bonuses.

• Tent Installation

• Drivers/Delivery

• Inventory Maintenance Team

– Warehouse

• Load Crew Team

• Tent Maintenance Team

Interested candidates should submit an application online at vttent.com/employment

No phone calls, please.

Mt. Mansfield Academy is proud of its family environment where independence, advocacy, dedication, and empathy are developed. Teaching positions in the following areas:

PHYSICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE/STEM

Mt. Mansfield Academy is looking to fill a teaching position in the areas of Physics and Computer Science/STEM. This is an opportunity to design and develop the program as the Academy continues to grow and evolve.

COORDINATOR OF STUDENT LIFE

This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day wellbeing of all students in the supportive areas of activities, extra-curricular offerings, dorm life and community cohesion. Working closely with all staff (coaches, teachers and residential) is essential. Send resumes to: academics@mmsca.org

ADMISSION COUNSELOR

The Admission Office at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for the Admission Counselor position. The position involves cultivating relationships with inquiring students, visiting with them in their home regions and on-campus, evaluating their admission applications, and individually encouraging them to choose Saint Michael’s College during yield season. The Admission Counselor will represent Saint Michael’s College to a variety of constituencies in a range of settings. Important functions include high school visits, college nights, college fairs, and alumni contacts. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and supportive admission team and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: bit.ly/SMCACM23

Radiology Techs: Join Our Team!

• Enjoy working with caring colleagues in the heart of beautiful Lamoille County—close to fabulous recreation, food and culture.

• Recent graduates are welcome! Copley provides a great environment for learning and growth.

For more info, visit copleyvt.org /careers or call J.T. Vize at 802-888-8329

Case Manager

Come work with a great team, in a job where each day is different, and you meet wonderful and interesting people (and their pets)! HomeShare Vermont is a 40-year-old non-profit, dedicated to promoting intergenerational homesharing to help homeowners age in place, while creating affordable housing arrangements for others. We have an opening for a Case Manager in our Montpelier office.

The Case Manager will work with applicants looking for housing and those who want to share their homes. Community outreach about homesharing is also an important part of the job. Job includes travel throughout Washington, Orange, and Lamoille counties so a reliable vehicle is a must.

Position is full-time with excellent benefits & flexible schedule. Send cover letter & resume via email ONLY to Joyce@homesharevermont.org. E.O.E.

PACKAGING LINE OPERATORS

Looking for an opportunity to work at one of the Northeast’s most reputable breweries? Now is your chance! Zero Gravity is hiring for full-time Packaging Line Operators to work first & second shifts, Monday – Friday at our Pine Street and Bartlett Bay locations.

For more information & to apply: careers@zerogravitybeer.com

CAREER EDUCATION COACH

(Arts, Marketing, Communications, and STEM)

The Boucher Career Education Center (BCEC) at Saint Michael's College invites applications for the Career Education Coach position. The Career Education Coach will be responsible for the Arts, Marketing, Communications & STEM majors/career bundle areas. The Career Education Coach is responsible for creating physical and virtual communities that educate our students on trends and issues in their chosen areas, providing knowledge that can help them achieve a competitive edge, generating internship and employment opportunities for them, & connecting them with alumni/ae and employers for mentorship and information. This position will coach students and alumni one-on-one, complete student programming, and facilitate networking events and other related events. The Coach must be relatable for students and alumni, an organized event planner, and a lifelong learner maintaining their professional development particularly as it relates to their assigned Career Bundles. This position oversees the Peer Career Advisor program as well as hiring, training, and managing Peer Career Advisors. In addition, this role manages and operates the BCEC Podcast. Complete job description, benefits information, and to apply: bit.ly/SMCCECM23

FACILITATOR Data & Engagement

Are you passionate about partnering with others and driving change to solve some of Vermont’s biggest health care challenges?

Executive Director

Help strengthen and preserve the heritage and future of the Central Vermont art community as Executive Director of the T.W. Wood Gallery, a nonprofit arts and education institution located in downtown Montpelier. Your engaged, entrepreneurial leadership and commitment to art, creativity, donor relations, and operations will inspire and benefit the gallery’s staff, volunteers, and local artists as well as the Central Vermont community as a whole.

We’re looking for proven leadership, hands-on operational management, community building, and passion for art in the community. Experience with educational programming, working with a Board of Trustees, budgeting, planning, and fundraising are also desirable.

For a full job description please visit tinyurl.com/TWWjob No phone calls, please.

Send resumes to: jobs@twwoodgallery.org

Bi-State Primary Care Association’s Vermont Rural Health Alliance is at the nexus of public health, health care, and health policy.  Join our team to solve problems and create positive outcomes by sharing best practices, facilitating trainings, connecting partners, and developing actionable data in service of a strong health care safety net.

View the full job description for this and other open positions by visiting bistatepca.org. This position is based in Montpelier, VT. Bi-State offers a comprehensive benefit package. To apply, send cover letter (including salary expectations) and resume to careers@bistatepca.org

Bi-State is an equal opportunity employer.

Administrative Coordinator

Population Media Center (PMC) is seeking an experienced Administrative Coordinator to help us achieve our vision of a sustainable planet with equal rights for all. Our entertainmenteducation programs empower people around the world to live healthier lives and live sustainably with the world’s renewable resources.

RSENR Financial Transaction Generalist - #S4154PO – The Rubenstein School at the University of Vermont is seeking a motivated and organized individual to support the Rubenstein School’s Business Services Team.

The RSENR Financial Transaction Generalist will be responsible for providing financial transaction support for faculty, staff, and students in the Rubenstein School including but not limited to transactions for credit cards, purchase order requisitions, accounts receivable, and other functions as needed to keep up the daily operations of the Rubenstein School.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Please apply online at uvmjobs.com. Applicants must apply electronically –paper resumes are not accepted. Please call (802) 656-3150 or email employment@jobs.uvm.com for technical support.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

You: You are organized, disciplined, possess extraordinary attention to detail, and actively seek out new challenges and creative solutions. You are a natural multitasker and provide top-notch customer service in a poised, professional manner. You are proficient in Office 365 applications, have experience working with transactional database systems and possess excellent grammar, editing, and business correspondence skills.

Why Work for Us: Our tight-knit team is energized by our mission and empowered with autonomy and creativity in their day-to-day work. PMC offers its employees competitive pay and excellent benefits including paid time off, health and dental insurance, and a generous 401(K) contribution. Visit populationmedia.org/careers for full details. Send cover letter and resume to jobs@populationmedia.org. Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Multiple Positions

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is seeking full-time or per-diem physicians, an experienced full-time ED physician assistant, and experienced registered nurses to join its growing ED team. Join us while we expand our services to the community. NVRH employees enjoy a wide range of opportunities for growth, a competitive salary and more.

NVRH offers excellent benefits, including student loan repayment, generous paid time off, health/ dental/vision, 401k with company match & more!

APPLY TODAY AT NVRH.ORG/CAREERS

BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES IS HIRING!

We have two new positions on our data team open immediately. Both positions are full time with the potential to be a 0.8 FTE. Positions are home-based with the option to work in BBF’s Williston headquarters. BBF is a great place to work; we are a small, vibrant, and collaborative team. We offer a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off (including Fridays off in the summer!) Check out these positions and application requirements at buildingbrightfutures.org/jobs.

Data Coordinator: The Data Coordinator will join a collaborative team dedicated to using evidence and data to inform policy as a key component to improving the wellbeing of children and their families across Vermont. The Data Coordinator will support BBF in the administration and execution of all data and evaluation activities. This is a grantfunded position through December 31, 2025.

Data Manager: The Data Manager will join BBF’s Data and Policy Team and the Vermont Early Childhood Data and Policy Center at vermontkidsdata.org to meet our goal of making data-informed decisions in Vermont’s early childhood system. Using evidence to inform policy is a key way to improve the well-being of children and their families across Vermont. vermontkidsdata.org is a critical tool for answering policy questions by centralizing data from across the complex early childhood system. The Data Manager will support BBF in the execution of all data and evaluation activities, policy and early childhood data integration efforts, and some administrative tasks directly related to our data efforts. This is a permanent position.

Executive Director

Status: Full-time, salaried exempt

Location: 6 Fairfield Hill Rd., St. Albans, Vermont Majority will be home-based

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

Plus health insurance stipend

To Apply: Please provide cover letter & resume with compensation requirements to: info@friendsofnorthernlakechamplain.org by June 15, 2023. We anticipate interviewing candidates in late June to early July with a start date no later than July 15, 2023.

The Organization: The Friends of Northern Lake Champlain (FNLC) is recognized as a statewide leader that acts to clean the waters of northern Lake Champlain and its watershed by working collaboratively with private citizens, businesses, farmers, and government. The organization’s mission is accomplished through educational activities, water monitoring, and the design and implementation of non-point source phosphorus runoff reduction projects.

The Executive Director Overview: The Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain and will oversee staff, programs, fundraising and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in the natural sciences and 3 years of managerial experience in an organization.

Outright Vermont is hiring a Donor Relations Manager. The person in this role will work along with our development team to implement an expanded program for donor engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Through personalized communication and deepened relationships with current and prospective donors (individuals, corporations, and foundations), this role will broaden Outright’s base of support, furthering our mission to build a Vermont where LGBTQ+ youth have hope, equity, and power. We’re looking for someone with three years of fundraising experience who is comfortable engaging with donors in writing, person, by phone, and remotely. Apply: outrightvt.org/ jobs-and-internships

CAREER COACH

(Posting #S4373PO) Full-Time/Salaried

Interested in being part of a mission-driven and joyful team helping students and alums develop their career, curiosity, confidence, and courage? Then join us!

The UVM Career Center is seeking a Career Coach to lead our Business & Entrepreneurship and our Food, Environment & Sustainability Interest Groups. These networks of students, alums and faculty/staff aim to connect students to the people, opportunities, and resources they need to graduate career-ready! The coach leading these groups must be able to facilitate career development across social identities, be a creative problem-solver, and be invested in creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment at UVM.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree +3 three years’ related experience (or equivalent combination). Must possess knowledge of career development and coaching, be an effective networker, and be skilled in program development and facilitation. Must also be well versed in effective communication, and willing to “fail forward.”

Apply: Learn more at uvm.edu/career/join-our-team. Applications from women, veterans, and people with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Part-time DRIVER/DELIVERIES

Local small company seeking a parttime van driver / distributor to join our team two days a week. Full days (not nights) with flexible hours, Sat / Sun only if desired.

These are not one stop, one product deliveries. We deliver dozens of items, with different material going to each location. No sales. This is a permanent position. Hourly wages. Van provided. Driving experience a plus, must be able to work independently, follow instructions and be flexible. Clean DL and good references are required. Many benefits, but not health insurance.

Send resumes to: Bill@ppdbrochure.com

SEASONAL RETAIL ASSOCIATE

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and customer focused individuals to join our team as a Seasonal Retail Associate at our Ferrisburgh Dakin Farm Retail Store.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy interacting with customers.

This position is part-time through September and full time September-December. We offer competitive wages, generous employee discounts, and hours that meet your schedule.

For an application or more information please email: tdanyow@dakinfarm.com

You can also give us a call or stop by our retail store: 5797 Route 7, Ferrisburgh 1-800-99DAKIN

Delivery Driver/Sales Non-CDL

We are looking for a part time delivery driver for a small family business specializing in fresh fish and shellfish.

Tuesday/Thursday (Adding Fridays late Spring). Hours are typically 10-7 with option for 1-7 shi . Excellent job for people with part time schedules. Fun job, good pay, good people.

Check us out at: WoodMountainFish.Com for more information!

Seeking Community Case Manager

Provide community-based case management services to adults in Chittenden County living with psychiatric disabilities and some with co-occurring substance use challenges.

Req: Bachelor’s and 2 years of experience, driver’s license and vehicle. Apply at howardcentercareers.org

Executive Director

Seeking Executive Director for one of Vermont’s most essential nonprofit organizations

The Wilson House of East Dorset VT seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, energetic Executive Director to lead the continued upward trajectory of the organization on local, state, national, and international platforms. The Wilson House is the birthplace of Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous and is a revered destination for people in recovery. The Executive Director will build on the successes of recent years through strong leadership, building relationships, supporting staff, and developing the financial resources needed to accomplish the priorities of the strategic plan.

For more information and to see a full job description, please send a letter of interest & resume to wilsonhouseboard1@gmail.com

Stormwater Coordinator

The Town of Williston is seeking a Stormwater Coordinator to join our Department of Public Works. This position is responsible for the coordination, monitoring and implementation of the Town’s Stormwater Utility Program and the Town’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit with an emphasis on the MS4 General Permit’s Six Minimum Control Measures.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, hydrology, and/or engineering with a minimum of four years of experience in stormwater management and ecosystem improvements or equivalent education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Candidates should also have a minimum of two years’ experience with the use of GIS software for utility mapping and asset management, or related experience. For a full job description, please visit town.williston.vt.us/employment

The starting salary for this full-time non-exempt position will range between $56,766 - $68,500 per year depending on the qualifications of the chosen candidate. The Town of Williston offers an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to HR Coordinator/Assistant to the Manager Erin Dickinson: edickinson@willistonvt.org

Or mail to: Town of Williston, Attn: Erin Dickinson 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495.

Preferred deadline for applications: Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Lane Press prints, binds, and mails high-quality magazines for publishers nationwide. We’re widely known for our craftsmanship, and we’re looking for dedicated, collaborative, and friendly employees to join our team. Apply today!

WE HAVE IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR:

Estimator: Produce estimates by assessing a customer’s job specifications and the most economical method of manufacturing. Distribution Analyst: Deliver our customers’ publications around the country and world using the most efficient and costeffective methods.

Prepress Technician: Process incoming customer job files for print production, including preflighting, imposition, and plate-making.

General Maintenance Technician: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair controls, facility systems, and mechanical/electrical aspects of manufacturing equipment.

Pressroom Trainees, All Shifts: Learn to perform technical, manual, and machine tasks in our pressroom. Train under veteran press operators.*

Bindery Production Crew, All Shifts: Work on our bindery production line, performing tasks to complete magazine binding and prepare finished magazines for shipping.*

*Summer employment available in our pressroom & bindery!

COME FOR A TOUR!

After a brief phone interview, interested candidates are invited to tour our facility and see our operation firsthand! No better way to find your next career.

Lane offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees.

Learn more & apply: careers.lanepress.com

Lane Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Floor Supervisors

Store Associates

Visit our website for job details and information on how to apply. Positions open until filled.

VERMONT LEGAL AID SEEKS 3 FULL-TIME PARALEGALS

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Cooperative Housing Specialist

Vermont

New England Resident Owned Communities (NEROC) Program.

Work with residents of Manufactured Home Communities to purchase their parks and run them cooperatively.

Job description and application: cdi.coop/About Us/Jobs

General Manager/ Assistant General Manager

Positive Pie, Montpelier

If you’re a positive, food-loving, high performer and a dynamic leader, then we want to hire you! At Positive Pie we strive to create a fun, lively, and professional environment for all, and our management team is the foundation of this. We focus on making great food and creating a positive and inclusive culture for our staff. As our GM/AGM, you will be given the opportunity to lead our team, reinforce our culture, hit financial targets and grow sales.

Responsibilities: The GM/AGM supports the company by maintaining an outstanding work environment through leadership, direction, positivity, emotional intelligence, training, and development. They are responsible for managing day to day restaurant operations, in conjunction with the management team, and focusing on developing a guestcentric culture that consistently delivers positive guest service and superior food quality, while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Desired Skills:

•Experience in mangement/ supervising in a restaurant

•Experience in business financials

•Experience in many service functions including bar and table service, host, expo, back of house functions and counter / delivery service.

•Refined social skills including charisma and an ability to develop rapport with customers and staff.

•Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and a great attitude.

General manager: Salary $70-75k, depending on experience, and an opportunity for performance based bonus.

Assistant General Manger: Comparable hourly rate. This position is available to start immediately. Please send resume directly to carlo@positivepie.com.

•One paralegal will work with clients who have legal issues related to their disabilities or to a crime they experienced, and will be located in our Springfield office.

•One paralegal will work with the Director of the Disability Law Project to create and pilot a program for persons with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury, and can be located in any of our five offices.

•One paralegal will work in the Medicare Advocacy Project representing Medicare beneficiaries in administrative appeals, and can be located in our Burlington, Montpelier or Springfield offices.

Responsibilities may include interviewing, advising, and advocating for clients, including written and oral communications, participating in court hearings, conducting administrative hearings and appeals, organizing and maintaining large sets of documents, and assisting project attorneys with cases.

For additional information and job description see vtlegalaid.org/about-vla/jobs

We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discriminationand harassment-free workplace. Please see our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: vtlegalaid.org/commitment-diversity-inclusion

Prior advocacy experience desirable. Knowledge of database software a plus. Bachelor’s degree or four years’ professional work experience required, or a comparable mix of education and experience. Some weekend work and in-state travel necessary.

Base salary is $44,200, with starting salary determined by a candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Generous benefits package including four weeks paid vacation, retirement, and excellent health benefits. Opportunity for law firm study.

Application deadline is June 11, 2023. Your application should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references, all combined into one pdf, sent by e-mail to hiring@vtlegalaid.org with “Paralegal – June 2023” in the subject line. Please let us know how you heard about this position.

The Habitat ReStore in Milton is looking for new team members to help build homes, community, and hope in Northwest Vermont! We have immediate openings for full and part-time:

Green Mountain Habitat is an equal opportunity employer.

Adaptive Sailing Program Director

The Northeast Disabled Athletic Association (NDAA) seeks the right person to lead our 2023 adaptive summer sailing program. Located at the Moorings in Malletts Bay, we are looking for someone who likes to work with persons with disabilities and knows how to sail.

Must be a competent sailor with good motorboat skills, comfortable with launching, rigging and maintaining two sailboats and an inflatable, and instructing and scheduling sailors and volunteers. This position is weather-dependent from June to September and will require two full days a week. Stipend negotiable.

This is a great position for a student or retiree who wants to be outside, near the water and loves to help people enjoy sailing. Send resumes to: pstanden@smcvt.edu

School Nutrition Worker

Johnson Elementary School seeks someone who loves to cook for kids to join our school nutrition team. This position performs a wide range of cooking tasks to prepare student meals, cook from scratch and follow standardized recipes. Must be willing to attend trainings in child nutrition and take online trainings.

Minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, plus one to two years of cooking experience preferred, but can train the right individual. Familiarity with public school hot lunch programs desirable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. School year position, 7.5 hrs daily.

Please send resume with 3 references to: Karyl Kent 736 VT Rt 15w, Hyde Park VT 05655 Or email kkent@luhs18.org

Registered Nurse

Want your evenings, weekends, and holidays free? Adult day center seeking a 40 hour/week RN, with one year’s supervisory experience, to oversee health and rehabilitative services provided to adults with dementia and/or physical disability.

Work Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Supervise nursing staff and coordinate staff training program. Complete assessments, oversee development and implementation of plans of care, delegate nursing tasks. Strong assessment, intervention, communication, organizational, and leadership skills crucial.

To apply, stop by CarePartners

Adult Day Center at 640 Franklin Park West, St. Albans for an application or download it at carepartnersvt.org E.O.E.

WAREHOUSE WORKER

We are seeking workers to join our dedicated Warehouse team during our busy season. This is a temporary position for the months of June through approximately January, with some flexibility on available time frame and full-time or part-time hours. General warehouse duties include, unloading trucks, order picking and stocking items received. We are a caring, close-knit team and offer a safe, fun, and reliable work environment.

ABOUT US

Since 1982 Turtle Fur® has been a leading headwear and accessories brand in the outdoor, snow sports, and lifestyle markets. Our mission is to inspire an outdoor lifestyle by promoting socially and environmentally conscious living and creating comfortable products for every adventure(r). Turtle Fur prides itself on holding true to its pillars of adventure, community, comfort, and quality.

BENEFITS

• Up to 6 paid days off per year

• 7 paid holidays per year

• 401k with company contribution after completing eligibility period.

• Employee discounts on product

• Corn hole tournaments, and so much more. For more information, visit www.turtlefur.com.

To appy visit: careers.jobscore.com/careers/turtlefur/ jobs/warehouse-worker

Case Manager (Multiple Positions Available)

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program Director

Work at an organization that cares as much about you as the clients it serves! Our employees appreciate their health benefits, employer paid retirement plan contributions, flexibility, professional development opportunities and positive work environment. We seek new team members who can empathize with others, are comfortable with computers, are strong communicators and are enthusiastic about growing as professionals.

For more information, visit: cvcoa.org/employment.html.

Why not have a job you love?

We Did It Again!

CCS is thrilled to be voted as one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for the fifth year in a row and we would love to have you as part of our team. Join Us!

Work at CCS and support our mission to build a community where everyone participates and belongs.

Benefit package includes 29 paid days off in the first year, a comprehensive health insurance plan with your premium as low as $13 per month, up to $6,000 to go towards medical deductibles & copays, a retirement match & so much more. And that’s on top of working at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for five years running. Great jobs in management ($47,000 annual) and Direct Support Professionals ($19-$20 per hour) at an award-winning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities. All positions include a generous sign-on bonus.

Apply today at www.ccs-vt.org

Make a career making a difference.

Apply today: ccs-vt.org/current-openings

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STAFF

ATTORNEY & TWO ANALYSTS VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

Interested in designing a Clean Heat Standard for Vermont’s thermal sector while working for a small, dynamic State agency with opportunities for flexible, remote work? The Vermont Public Utility Commission is seeking to fill three new exempt positions beginning on July 3, 2023 – one permanent staff attorney, one permanent analyst, and one limited-service (up to three years) analyst. The Commission regulates electric, energy efficiency, natural gas, telecommunications, and water utilities in Vermont. Issues decided by the Commission include the siting of utility facilities and non-utility renewable generation facilities; utility rates and other financial matters; and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and telecommunications issues.

All three new positions will focus on designing and implementing Vermont’s Clean Heat Standard. This is a performance-based standard recommended by the Vermont Climate Council, and recently enacted by the Vermont Legislature, that is intended to achieve Vermont’s thermal sector greenhouse-gas-emissions reductions necessary to meet the requirements of the Vermont Global Warming Solutions Act of 2020. The recently enacted S. 5 requires the establishment of a “clean heat credit” evaluation program, a technical advisory group, an equity advisory group, a credit tracking and trading system, and a registration system. The program design must incorporate avenues for equitable distribution of clean heat measures, with priority given to low- and moderateincome Vermonters with high energy burdens. The Commission must develop and propose rules to the Vermont Legislature regarding the implementation of the Clean Heat Standard and must publish multiple technical reports on various aspects of the Clean Heat Standard, including estimates of the impact on customer fuel bills, fossilfuel and greenhouse-gas-emission reductions, and impacts on economic activity and employment.

These three positions offer a unique chance to participate in Vermont’s energy policy and regulatory process. See http://puc.vermont.gov/. Specific duties of the positions include conducting public process regarding the Clean Heat Standard; researching how to establish a system of tradeable clean heat credits; establishing a registration system and records requirements for obligated entities; reviewing filings related to the Clean Heat Standard; appointing and supervising one or more default delivery agents to provide statewide clean heat measures; developing program budgets; evaluating clean heat measure credit values; drafting proposed rules; representing the Commission at legislative committee hearings regarding the Clean Heat Standard; assisting in the development of Commission policies related to implementation and enforcement of the Clean Heat Standard; and managing consultants assisting with the Clean Heat Standard.

Judicial temperament and excellent writing and analytical skills are required. A strong candidate will have experience and interest in one or more of the following areas: clean energy policies and technologies; greenhouse-gas-emissions accounting; clean energy program design and implementation; economic modeling and impact analysis; utility regulation; or related areas, including energy or environmental law or the energy industry. The Commission also values experience with financial and public policy analysis and formulation.

Candidates for the staff attorney position must be admitted (or eligible for admission) to the Vermont Bar and have at least five years’ relevant legal experience, ideally including experience litigating matters at the trial and appellate level. Candidates for the analyst positions typically have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ related experience – for example, in accounting, economic, financial, or technical analysis, business or public administration, permitting, planning, physical science, political science, engineering, public policy, or an environmental or natural resources field. Graduate work in related fields (including environmental law and policy) may be considered in lieu of experience. While legal training is not required and may not substitute for the required experience, candidates with law degrees may apply for the analyst positions.

Salary for the staff attorney position is commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan, which can be found at humanresources.vermont. gov/document/attorney-pay-plan-fy-23. Salary for each of the two analyst positions is commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience in accordance with the Public Utility Commission Pay Plan, which can be found at humanresources.vermont.gov/document/public-utility-commission-pay-plan-fy-23

The State of Vermont offers many benefits as part of total employee compensation. Information about benefits for State employees can be found at humanresources.vermont.gov/benefits-wellness

To apply, submit resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of references via email to: puc.businessmanager@vermont.gov by June 16th, 2023. Applicants must state which position(s) they are applying for. Applicants are welcome to list their personal pronouns in their application materials.

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Commission seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce, and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

Chittenden Solid Waste District – Job Openings

The Chittenden Solid Waste District is seeking several fulltime and part-time employees to join an incredible team, whose mission is to reduce and manage the solid waste generated in Chittenden County. CSWD recognizes that our employees are our most valuable asset. We pay competitive wages and have an excellent benefit package. We rarely have full-time job openings! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a professional team that works hard, cares passionately about the environment and likes to have fun.

Construction Project Manager: Knowledge in construction & contract management, matched by a drive for innovation and constant improvement. Position is responsible for managing all phases of construction projects, including bid & evaluation, and construction oversight. Responsible for in-house design and permitting. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience.

Maintenance Operator: This position works with a team of Maintenance employees who support operations through maintenance and transporting materials. Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing skills, painting, sandblasting equipment, mowing, plowing, and basic vehicle maintenance. A minimum of two years’ general maintenance experience and the ability to drive a roll-off truck required. Drop-Off Center Operators: Seeking highly motivated individuals to work at our busy Drop-Off Centers. Openings for full-time, Saturday only, and on-call. Operators must enjoy interacting with the public and be able to operate a pointof-sale system and keep calm under pressure. Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required as is the ability to work outdoors year-round. Customer service experience a plus. Selfstarters and those with a passion for recycling, composting, & waste reduction are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information on these positions and CSWD, visit cswd.net/about-cswd/job-openings. Submit cover letter and resume, by June 7, 2023, to Amy Jewell: ajewell@cswd.net.

TWO TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Community Heart & Soul is a residentdriven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, the future they want for it, and how to achieve it. Developed and tested in over 100 towns across the US, we are expanding our program to include hundreds of new communities. To support our growth, we have 2 new top management openings: Vice President of Communications and Vice President of Business Development. Learn more & apply today! communityheartandsoul.org/careers/

DRIVER WANTED

Driver wanted for contracted transportation.

$20 - $25/hour including health benefits, 401K and profit sharing plans. We provide vehicles, maintenance, fuel & insurance. Must be reliable, have a clean driver’s license and must be able to pass a background check.

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subject: DRIVER WANTED

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Bristol, VT

The Wren's Nest Forest Preschool Director will work full-time to play an integral role in the daily running of this program by working directly with students, collaborating and overseeing staff members, including student interns, AmeriCorps service members, and volunteers. They will also attend networking events, & keep the program in good standing with SPARQ and Vermont State licensing regulations. The Director will also assist in the design and build of the new school facility set to begin summer 2023 and complete fall 2024. Apply online: willowell.org/jobs

info@willowell.org

OPERATIONS SUPPORT : Seeking full-time, year-round 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 operating the program.

Responsibilities: Tasks including food packing and rationing, gear outfitting, transportation and facilities maintenance. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and occasional evenings and are part of an on-call rotation.

Qualifications: A clean and valid driver’s license is required.

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Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company!

Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company! We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. We work hard AND o er a fun place to work including BBQs, sta parties, employee garden plots and much more! We also o er strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding bene ts!

This position is responsible for the coordination of all AP related activities including AP entry, quick check processing, foreign & domestic wiring, weekly check runs, le organization, inventory & freight invoice matching, and direct communications with internal employees, vendors, and banks. Our ideal candidate will have 2 yrs work experience in accounting or related eld; aptitude for working with numbers; high school diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred; and a commitment to excellent customer service.

True North is a therapeutic program located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Waitsfield, Vermont.

True North is a small, independently owned program, providing personalized therapeutic interventions and transition support for 14-17 year old adolescents and 18-25 year old young adults with an emphasis on assessment and family participation. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a nationally recognized therapeutic wilderness program, be part of a dynamic, supportive team and live and work in a fantastic community.

True North promotes an inclusive work environment. We seek to recruit diverse staff who will contribute a variety of perspectives in our mission to help young people and their families. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups including professionals of color and non-conforming gender identities.

Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. All positions must pass background checks and a drug test. See each job description for responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation package. Apply here: truenorthwilderness. com/careers/ or use the QR code listed in this ad.

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Compensation: Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision and accident insurance, an employee assistance program, an annual wellness fund, student loan repayment reimbursement and an employer matched SIMPLE IRA.

MEDICAL COORDINATOR : Seeking a Medical Coordinator to coordinate medical needs and medication management for all students.

Responsibilities: Manage and dispense medications for students at True North. This includes close communication with parents, doctors, pharmacies, and other members of the True North team. Support medical needs that may come up for students in the field, depending on level of experience. The job is generally 9-5, Monday through Friday, and there may be flexibility of hours within the parameters of the job requirements.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is highly organized, very comfortable with medical information, and has superior interpersonal communication skills. Nursing or other medical training is preferred but not required.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision and accident insurance, an employee assistance program, an annual wellness fund, student loan repayment reimbursement and an employer matched SIMPLE IRA.

ADVENTURE COORDINATOR: Seeking an Adventure Coordinator to facilitate day outings with students including hiking, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding), backcountry cooking, yoga, disc golf, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Responsibilities: Oversee and facilitate the adventure activities at True North. Adventure coordinator is a 5 day/week role with some responsibility on weekends and “on-call.”

Qualifications: Candidates must be at least 21 years old. Bachelor degree preferred. WFA certification, competency and leadership skills in the listed activities, and the ability to facilitate meaningful and intentional experiences. Certifications in any of the listed disciplines is preferred.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision and accident insurance, an employee assistance program, an annual wellness fund, student loan repayment reimbursement and an employer matched SIMPLE IRA.

Engaging minds that change the world

Landlord Liaison

Are you highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people, groups & organizations?

Chittenden Community Action, a program of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, has an opening for a Landlord Liaison. The Landlord Liaison will be responsible for working with property owners, landlords, property managers and housing authorities to create housing opportunities for people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. They will establish relationships with private landlords, state housing authorities and local housing providers, keep current on unit availability and tenant eligibility requirements and be a source of information to the community.

If you have a Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field, 2 years of supervised social work experience working directly with individuals; effective verbal and written communication skills, bilingual abilities are a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Word, e-mail and internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; we’d like to hear from you!

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. Please apply at cvoeo.org/careers and include a cover letter and resume. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER

PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST II - PREVENTION CONSULTANT – BARRE

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) is hiring a Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant (PC) for the Barre District Office in Washington County. The PC is a critical component of Vermont’s state-wide system to prevent substance misuse and substance use disorders. The PC supports and fosters collaboration among community partners, facilitates strategic planning, and provides education, technical assistance, and guidance to the implementation of prevention programs. For more information, contact Claudia Marieb at claudia.marieb@vermont.gov.

Department: Health. Location: Barre. Status: Full Time. Job Id #46215. Application Deadline: June 7, 2023.

DDS PROVIDER RELATIONS SPECIALIST – WATERBURY

Do you thrive at making connections and creative problem-solving, all while promoting great customer service? This position develops relationships with the medical community to expand the division’s network of providers and aid in our mission of providing accurate and timely decisions to disability applicants, resolves issues, and facilitates efficient flow of medical records. Work is performed at the DDS office with option to telework 2-3 days per week. Some travel required. For more information, contact Jessica Ettinger at jessica.ettinger@ssa.gov. Department: Children and Families. Location: Waterbury. Status: Full Time. Job Id #47330. Application Deadline: June 4, 2023.

GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – MONTPELIER

The Department seeks candidates with strong project and financial management skills to assist the Dept’s Housing Division in coordinating the Vermont Housing Improvement Program. Requires a high level of organization and the ability to communicate with partners and track financial disbursements and grant activities. Oversight of partner activities and review reports. Ensures compliance with requirements of the US Treasury and ensures effective program accessibility. The position requires attention to detail, work with the public, and strong communication skills.  For more information, contact Shaun Gilpin at shaun.gilpin@vermont.gov. Department: Commerce & Community Development. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time, Limited Service. Job Id #46544. Application Deadline: June 4, 2023.

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.

Building Operations and Maintenance Manager - Physical Plant Dept. - #S4363PO - The University of Vermont (UVM) is recruiting for two Building Operations and Maintenance Managers. These are full-time positions with great benefits. Our Building Operations and Maintenance Managers provide leadership to operations and maintenance crews over an assigned geographical area of campus, engage with campus partners, and provide value engineering input on projects when appropriate. Oversight of these operations are integral in providing a safe environment for students, staff, and faculty at the university.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and two to five years of experience in facilities management at a supervisory or management level required. Knowledge of codes, regulations, standards, and related practices required. Proficiency with computer applications used in project management to include drafting and design required. Ability to interpret specifications and blueprints required. Effective verbal and written skills to communicate complex technical data required. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain and driver’s check required. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing specific job functions. Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of background check.

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.

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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.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LEGAL COUNSEL – MONTPELIER

The Vermont Human Rights Commission is seeking qualified candidates for its next Executive Director. This is the chief legal, education, policy, and administrative management position of the Vermont Human Rights Commission; a state government agency that enforces the state’s anti-discrimination laws. For more information, contact Maia Hanron at human.rights@vermont.gov. Department: Human Rights Commission. Location: Montpelier. Status: Exempt, Full Time. Job Id # 47335. Application Deadline: June 2, 2023.

SENIOR ASBESTOS AND LEAD INSPECTOR – BURLINGTON

This position educates, advises, and enforces Vermont asbestos and lead control regulations to ensure safe work practices in buildings. This is a dynamic position that includes both desk and field work and collaborates with state and local building professionals. Inspects worksites, provides compliance assistance to contractors about health-protective work practices, investigates non-compliance, builds enforcement cases, and audits training courses. Training provided to the right candidate. For more information, contact Amy Danielson at amy.danielson@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Location: Burlington. Status: Full Time. Job Id #46435. Application Deadline: June 18, 2023.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I & II – BARRE

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GEMINI

(MAY 21-JUN. 20)

I am weary of gurus who tell us the ego is bad and must be shamed. In my view, we need a strong and healthy ego to fuel our quest for meaning. In that spirit and in accordance with astrological omens, I designate June as Celebrate Your Ego Month for you Geminis. You have a mandate to unabashedly embrace the beauty of your unique self. I hope you will celebrate and flaunt your special gifts. I hope you will honor your distinctive desires as the treasures they are. You are authorized to brag more than usual!

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): History tells us that Albert Einstein was a brilliant genius. After his death, the brain of the pioneer physicist was saved and studied for years in the hope of analyzing the secrets of why it produced so many great ideas. Science writer Stephen Jay Gould provided a different perspective. He said, “I am less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein’s brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.” I bring this to your attention, Aries, in the hope it will inspire you to pay closer attention to the unsung and underappreciated elements of your own life — both in yourself and the people around you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Human life sometimes features sudden reversals of fortune that may seem almost miraculous. A twist in my own destiny is an example. As an adult, I was indigent for 18 years — the most starving artist of all the starving artists I have ever known. Then, in the course of a few months, all the years I had devoted to improving my craft as a writer paid off spectacularly. My horoscope column got widely syndicated, and I began to earn a decent wage. I predict a comparable turn of events for you in the coming months, Taurus — not necessarily in your finances but in a pivotal area of your life.

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): One study reveals that British people own a significant amount of clothing they never wear. Other research suggests that the average American woman has over a hundred items of clothing but considers just 10 percent of them to be “wearable.” If your relationship to your wardrobe is similar, Cancerian, it’s a favorable time to cull unused, unliked and unsuitable stuff. You would also benefit from a comparable approach to other areas of your life. Get rid of possessions, influences and ideas that take up space but serve no important purpose and are no longer aligned with who you really are.

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): In July 1969, Leo astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the moon. But he almost missed his chance. Years earlier, his original application to become part of NASA’s space exploration team arrived a week past the deadline. But Armstrong’s buddy, Dick Day, who worked at NASA, sneaked it into the pile of applications that had come in time. I foresee the possibility of you receiving comparable assistance, Leo. Tell your friends and allies to be alert for ways they might be able to help you with either straightforward or surreptitious moves.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): Great shearwaters are birds that travel a lot, covering 13,000 miles every year. From January to March, they breed in the South Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Africa and South America. Around May, they fly west for a while and then head north, many of them as far as Canada and Greenland. When August comes, they head east to Europe, and later they migrate

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south along the coast of Africa to return to their breeding grounds. I am tempted to make this globe-trotting bird your spirit creature for the next 12 months. You may be more inclined than ever before to go on journeys, and I expect you will be well rewarded for your journeys. At the very least, I hope you will enjoy mind-opening voyages in your imagination.

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): One of the central myths of Western culture is the Holy Grail. For over 800 years, storytellers have spun legends about the search for a precious chalice with magical qualities, including the power to heal and offer eternal youth. Sober scholars are more likely to say that the Holy Grail isn’t an actual physical object hidden away in a cave or catacomb, but a symbol of a spiritual awakening or an enlightening epiphany. For the purposes of your horoscope, I’m going to focus on the latter interpretation. I suspect you are gearing up for an encounter with a Holy Grail. Be alert! The revelations and insights and breakthroughs could come when you least expect them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): June is Dare to Diminish Your Pain Month for you Scorpios. I hope you will aggressively pursue measures to alleviate discomfort and suffering. To address the physical variety, how about acupuncture or massage? Or supplements like Boswellia, turmeric, devil’s claw root, white willow bark or omega-3 fatty acids? Other ideas: sunshine, heating pad, warm baths with Epsom salts, restorative sleep and exercise that simulates natural endorphins. Please be equally dynamic in treating your emotional and spiritual pain, dear Scorpio. Spend as much money as you can afford on skillful healers. Solicit the help of empathetic friends. Pray and meditate. Seek out activities that make you laugh.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A hungry humpback whale can hold more than 15,000 gallons of water in its mouth at once—enough to fill 400 bathtubs. In a funny way, their ability reminds me of you right now. You, too, have a huge capacity for whatever you feel like absorbing and engaging with. But I suggest you choose carefully what you want to absorb and engage with. Be open and receptive to only the most high-quality stuff that will en-

rich your life and provide a lot of fun. Don’t get filled up with trivia and nonsense and dross.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Funny story: A renowned Hollywood movie mogul was overheard at a dinner party regaling an aspiring actor with a long monologue about his achievements. The actor couldn’t get in a word edgewise. Finally, the mogul paused and said, “Well, enough about me. What do you think of me?” If I had been in the actor’s place, I might have said, “You, sir, are an insufferable, grandiose and boring narcissist who pathologically overestimates your own importance and has zero emotional intelligence.” The only downside to speaking my mind like that would be that the mogul might ruin my hopes of having a career in the movie business. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I hope you will consistently find a middle ground between telling the brazen truth to those who need to hear it and protecting your precious goals and well-being.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When faced with important decisions, most of us benefit from calling on all forms of intelligence. Simply consulting our analytical mind is not sufficient. Nor is checking in with only our deep feelings. Even drawing from our spunky intuition alone is not adequate. We are most likely to get practical clarity if we access the guidance of our analytical mind, gut feelings and sparkly intuition. This is always true, but it’s extra relevant now. You need to get the full blessing of the synergistic blend. PS: Ask your body to give you a few hints, too!

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Has your intuition been nudging you to revise and refine your sense of home? Have you been reorganizing the domestic vibes and bolstering your stability? I hope so. That’s what the cosmic rhythms are inviting you to do. If you have indeed responded to the call, congratulations. Buy yourself a nice homecoming present. But if you have resisted the flow of life’s guidance, please take corrective measures. Maybe start by reorganizing the décor and furniture. Clean up festering messes. Say sweet things to your housemates and family members. Manage issues that may be restricting your love of home.

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Always enjoyed seeing you as I did laps on Morse Highlands, squeezing in snippets of conversation each time I was getting on the chair. I was usually in a black/blue plaid coat and electric blue pants. Maybe it was you who waved to me on a last day going up Mogul Mouse and you were at top of Magic Carpet. Connection? When: Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Where: Morse Highlands Lift at Smuggs. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915762

BEAUTIFUL BROWN EYES

Dear woman, I viewed you from my window as you did your job at my neighbors’ last week. Always lovely to see you! Could we share burgers and beers on my back deck some pleasant evening? The past is behind us. Let’s choose friendship and peace instead. Always... When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Where: central Vermont. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915758

CALEDONIA SPIRITS HOST, 4/14

What was I thinking?! I should have given you my contact info. LMK if you would like it. When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: Champlain Farms on North Ave. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915753

HOT AT HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP

Saw you sitting with a cute spotted dog and an eye patch. We made voluptuous eye contact that was borderline heretical. Meet for some Tony Danza and margs? When: Monday, May 15, 2023. Where: waterfront.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915771

HANNAFORD BY ESSEX OUTLETS

You were a cute male driving an Audi with your snow tires in the back seat. We chatted in the checkout line — waved to each other at least six times as we parted ways. Were you just super friendly, or were we flirting? If you see this, I would like to get to know you better. When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Where: Hannaford, Essex outlets. You: Man. Me: Man. #915770

CONVERTIBLE WAVES

You: upper middle-aged man with white locks driving a bomb-ass convertible. Me: middle-aged woman driving a different color, same make convertible going the opposite way. Your smile is contagious, and I appreciated the super enthusiastic wave. You’ve got a pretty fantastic ride, and mine makes me smile like a damn fool, too! When: Saturday, May 6, 2023. Where: Colchester.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915767

DON’T JERSEY CITY MARKET

We were walking into the market at the same time on Monday night. I told you how I liked your “Don’t Jersey Vermont” bumper sticker. You smiled; we talked; I almost fainted. We bumped into each other again, made another quick comment, but then we both kept walking. I fully regret not asking you for your name or number. When: Monday, May 1, 2023. Where: South End City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915766

Ask the

We chatted about selenium and refrigerated Brazil nuts. I enjoyed our brief interaction (and your good looks). If you’re single and would like to see if we have anything else to chat about, drop me a line. When: Sunday, April 30, 2023. Where: City Market South End. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915769

REZ IN WATERBURY, 4/30

You and your friend/relative left shortly after my group of six arrived; we caught each other’s eye more than once, and I had no clue how to stop you and introduce myself. Your eye contact convinced me you’re someone I was meant to know. Me: six feet tall, short-clipped beard, blue jacket, greenish shirt. Can I treat you to lunch somewhere? When: Sunday, April 30, 2023. Where: the Rez, Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915765

HOW CAN I MISS YOU?

I stopped at Mac’s Quick Stop on South Main Street in St. Albans about eight months ago. You smiled really big and said “Hi!” in a really flirty way. You were about five foot eight, blond and gorgeous and were driving a white GMC work truck. I have found myself missing you like you are a part of me. What. The. Hell. When: Saturday, September 17, 2022. Where: St. Albans.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915764

BLUE EYES ON THE BOARDWALK

8:30 a.m. You were walking a dog for your roommate; I was looking at birds. We chatted briefly, exchanged names. You told me what “rovering” is. Was there a little spark there?

Wishing I’d had the nerve to ask you for your number. When: Saturday, April 29, 2023. Where: Waterfront Park.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915763

REVEREND

Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

I’m the youngest in my family and also the only vegetarian. Any time we have a gettogether involving food, I get picked on. Backyard barbecue season is the worst. With that upon us, do you have any tips for how to make them stop?

Noah Beef

(GENDERQUEER, 22)

JEFFERSONVILLE CUPBOARD DELI, THURSDAY 4/27

A warm Thursday evening. Both of our gas pumps were giving us all kinds of hell at the same time, causing a stereo cacophony of beeping. Is it your pump or mine? Thanks for the laugh, sharing your smile and conversation, and sending me into the evening with a laugh. Would love to see you again under quieter circumstances.

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Where: Cupboard Deli, Jeffersonville.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915761

SHAW’S PARKING LOT

I saw you in the parking lot, and you helped me find my car (which was, like, 10 feet away from me). You were wearing a hat and had a lot of tattoos. I was wearing a blue shirt and a black skirt. You seemed cool. If you see this and want to hang out sometime, let me know. When: Friday, April 28, 2023. Where: Shaw’s parking lot. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915760

RECORD STORE DAY, MONTPELIER

We had an awkward interaction when you asked if I needed help finding anything. I was the guy with the short mullet and glasses. We kept making eye contact and smiling at each other after that. I asked you about the difference between the two copies of Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love. I bought the remastered version. When: Saturday, April 22, 2023. Where: Buch Spieler, Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Man. #915759

VERMONT COMPOST

Did we have a moment of connection while you helped my dad and me load up compost into a red Tacoma last week, or was it just a beautiful spring day? If both, LMK. When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Where: Vermont Compost. You: Gender nonconformist. Me: Woman. #915757

Dear Noah Beef,

I loved talking to you while trying the honey vodka. We were sharing housing ideas. You in Montpelier, me in Vergennes. I am kicking myself for not getting your number. Loved your glasses. Let me know if you want to share a hike and tea. Or, as you said, travel with someone. I thought there was a connection. When: Friday, April 14, 2023. Where: Caledonia Spirits distillery. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915756

APRIL 7, HG, THE MACHINE

We talked about Genesis, our love of hockey and, of course, Pink Floyd. We seamlessly called the songs. You wore a Canadiens cap. I had on a yellow dress. Trying to make it to public skate but have been ill. Can’t get your smile out of my mind. Had a wonderful time. When: Friday, April 7, 2023. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915755

‘AIR’ AT PALACE 9

You were watching Air on a Sunday evening. You were one of only three people there, including myself and my mom. I thought you were cute and would have started a conversation had I been alone. Did you like the movie? What brought you to the theater that night? Let’s talk about it if you were interested, too. When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: Palace 9. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915754

HARRIET’S DAD, SOUTH BURLINGTON

Harriet was thirsty. Your smile, so warm. I am curious if you are single. If not, then your partner is super lucky. If yes, then perhaps we could take Harriet for a walk sometime? Please share when you respond why I had my vest on during a 80-plus-degree day so I know it’s you! When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: South Burlington bike path. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915752

As a fellow herbivore, I can commiserate. I had a particularly pesky brother-in-law who often manned the grill at our family cookouts. He loved to wave a bloody burger in my face and say he made it just for me — every damn time. He got a big kick out of it, but it was annoying as all get-out to me.

You know how I got him to stop?

I completely ignored him. No yelling at him to knock it off. No eye rolls. Nothing. I just didn’t engage. When he realized his “joke” had no effect on me, he quit it.

I find the cold shoulder to be a very effective tactic whenever somebody gives me guff about not eating meat. It’s not usually worth the time to engage them in an ethical debate, so why bother? However, if

9:30 a.m. You: masc.-presenting, short dark hair, tattoos, black tank top, black suspenders, tan Carhartts. Me: masc.-presenting, brown hair, goatee, flowers and skulls outfit. Briefly made eye contact when you were looking at breads. Care for a spring fling? When: Sunday, April 16, 2023. Where: Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Genderqueer. #915751

BUMPER-STICKERED JEEP

I was jumping into my Jeep when traffic was stopped on Route 116 in Hinesburg. You rolled down your window and gave me a thumbs-up, saying you loved all my bumper stickers. I said thanks. The light turned green before I could ask if you were single. I am! You wore a suit and blue tie and drove a Volkswagen. When: Friday, April 14, 2023. Where: Route 116, Hinesburg. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915750

GORGEOUS SMILE OFF THE BELTLINE

Hi. Pulled up next to you at the intersection of North Ave. at the exit off the Beltline with my friend. Made eye contact with you, and you smiled at me, which made my night. Up for meeting up sometime to see how things go?

When: Saturday, April 15, 2023. Where: North Ave. intersection off the Beltline. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915749

CAPTIVATING EYES

Our paths crossed at the elevator. I think I caught you by surprise as I stepped out and you were stepping on. When our eyes met, it felt like maybe we knew each other. We probably don’t, but it would be nice to change that. Spy back if you can! When: Thursday, April 6, 2023. Where: Bare VT elevator. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915748

MISSING THE PRETTIEST OPTICIAN

I’m missing the prettiest optician in Burlington. If you see this, please contact me by telegram. When: Friday, February 10, 2023. Where: Vision Center. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915747

that route doesn’t do the trick, take a more direct approach with whoever is harassing you. Let them know, firmly, that being a vegetarian is important to you and that you don’t appreciate being mocked for it. If they realize that they’re actually hurting your feelings, they should knock it off.

I’ll never understand why some carnivores try to rile up vegetarians. I think it’s because somewhere, deep down, they feel bad about eating animals. I mean, I’ve never felt the need to taunt anyone with a slab of tofu. On that note, the next time your family gets together for a barbecue, bring a delicious meatless dish to share. You may never win them over to your side, but at least they won’t be able to talk with their mouths full.

Good luck and God bless, The Reverend

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56-y/o world-traveled Canadian single dad, home educator, homemaker, cook and breadwinner seeks cooperative feminine wife with traditional Christian values to increase family size and tackle half the duties and responsibilities of an uncomplicated home life. #L1657

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MAIN ST. LANDING BLACK BOX THEATER, BURLINGTON

Gamelan Sulukala

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HAYBARN THEATRE AT GODDARD COLLEGE, PLAINFIELD

Barre and Juice with Danielle Havens & Ecobean

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MAVERICK MARKET AT 110, BURLINGTON

Burlington Tree Tour

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