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Provincial Provisions Vergennes may be known as the Little City, but its events are a big deal, and the Vergennes Farmers Market is no exception. Each Thursday through October 7, purveyors of local foods, crafts and hot eats share their wares in Vergennes City Park, highlighting the bounty of Addison County. Keep an eye on Facebook for updates on vendors and live entertainment.

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Newbies wade into the art of fly-fishing during Trout Day at Sugarbush Resort in Warren. Curious about casting? It’s covered. Figuring out fly-tying? Take notes during demos. Looking to understand the basics of the sport? Chat with a local guide. A raffle, vendors, and food and drink from Umbrella Bar round out the day.

Goshen’s Blueberry Hill Inn is known for quaint accommodations, miles of hiking trails and, of course, its famous chocolate chip cookies. On select dates throughout the summer, folks can preregister to enjoy Pizza & Music by the Pond on the rural B&B’s grounds. A wood-fired oven warms pies while area musicians entertain guests. Acoustic duo Shady Rill perform on July 9.

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Treasure Hunt For collectors of antique and vintage goods, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of finding a diamond in the rough. Shoppers comb #BTV Flea, an outdoor flea market held at Burlington’s Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, on select Sundays in the summer months. For more throwback finds, browse Vintage Inspired seven days a week. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 62

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Close Reading “Back Roads Readings was created to bring esteemed poets and writers, both local and regional, to read their works to people in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont,” states the literary series’ website. Former Vermont poet laureates Chard DeNiord and Sydney Lea kick off the 2021 season with a reading, reception and book signing at the series’ new home, the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

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I called the neurology department, and the receptionist explained: I would have to fill out all of the paperwork, and they had to receive and review it before she could actually schedule an appointment for me. At that time, mid-May, they were booking into late November. Completing the form required some research. My first migraine, in 1988, happened when I was working in the newsroom at the Burlington Free Press. The last time I was hospitalized for a headache, also at UVM Medical Center, was in 2017. Last Friday, at least a month after I mailed off my medical history, I realized I still hadn’t heard back from the neurology department. So I called. Yes, they had gotten the paperwork. Yes, they were supposed to have contacted me. Yes, they could schedule my appointment now — for February 15, 2022. Oh, and by the way, it would be a virtual consultation. Ten months after a $23,000 trip to the hospital, I would finally get to talk to a specialist about the underlying medical problem that brought me there — on Zoom. By then I’d have a brand-new deductible to pay down, too. “You call this a health care system?” I blurted out to the receptionist, noting the absurdity of having to wait almost a year to see a doctor on the payroll of the medical facility that treated me — the only hospital in town! Without blaming her, I also noted the inefficiency and potentially astronomical expense of relying on the emergency room for care in the meantime. She was kind and explained that UVM Medical Center was desperately seeking doctors in certain areas, including neurology. Ophthalmologists, dermatologists, child psychiatrists: “We have a number of specialties that we’re working hard to recruit,” ©SEBASTIAN KAULITZKI | DREAMSTIME

none like the one that sent me to the emergency room on April 13. The first sign of it — a fuzzy line through my field of vision — came just before dinner, but I soldiered on through the meal because it was my birthday. And there was cake. Later that night, I woke up feeling nauseated. My partner, Tim, found me on the bathroom floor, conscious but unable to communicate. I remember a few hazy moments from the ensuing ordeal: Tim trying to get me to respond to a question about calling 9-1-1. Lots of people packed into the bathroom. The sound of an engine idling; at one point I was in an ambulance in front of our house. Many hours later I woke up in an emergency room bed at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Everyone, including the EMTs, thought I’d had a stroke. When three CT scans and an MRI ruled that out, I received a familiar diagnosis: complex migraine. I’d had these before, and always with weird and worrisome cognitive symptoms, but never over a period of multiple hours that I couldn’t account for later. My discharge papers included instructions to follow up with my primary care physician at the Community Health Center. I was able to get in to see my wonderful doc there two weeks later. After examining me thoroughly, he said I should see a specialist at the UVM Medical Center. I can’t remember which came first: The 24-page questionnaire from the department of neurology, where only one of three doctors is accepting new patients, or the $23,000 bill for my night at the hospital, $2,226 of which is not covered by insurance.

echoed Dr. Stephen Leffler, president and chief operating officer of UVM Medical Center, in a phone call. He confirmed that most of these staffing issues predate the pandemic and last year’s ransomware attacks. The good news: Four new neurologists are on the way to Vermont — three this month, one in November — and the hospital is actively headhunting to fill six more vacancies in that department. The bad news: “Ten years from now, we’re going to have a shortage of many kinds of doctors,” including anesthesiologists, Leffler noted. “It’s going to get worse.” This “national problem,” as he called it, could be eased with different emphases in med school and federal funding for additional residency spots in teaching hospitals. Someone in the U.S. government should be planning for the health care impacts of the big demographic shifts ahead, he noted. Meanwhile, here in Vermont, “We’re very concerned about access, and when we hear stories like yours, it makes me really want to work harder to do better,” Leffler said. He assured me that the emergency department likely consulted with a neurologist the night I was in the hospital and, if my condition worsened between now and my appointment, I could be “rushed to the front of the line.” He also recommended the cancellation list. That doesn’t change our current reality, though: Some UVM Medical Center patients can’t get help when they need it, and that amounts to rationed health care — the go-to criticism of socialized medicine. Federal privacy laws make it almost impossible for journalists to investigate these service shortcomings — specifically to ascertain how many patients are waiting months for appointments and procedures. We hear about it only when people tell us their stories. I’m sharing my own medical drama because I have a hunch I’m not alone. If you or someone you love has had a similar experience, please let us know by filling out the form at sevendaysvt.com/waiting. I’ll have plenty of time to read up and look for patterns that merit our attention while I’m waiting to get my head examined.

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to close downtown streets to vehicles on Friday nights to create more vibrancy. Costello — an introvert in a job typically held by an extrovert booster — says his role is to draw out answers, not provide them. “The dumbest guy in the room gets to moderate because he knows nothing. And I’m gonna ask you all dumb questions, and just be patient with me and listen to each other,” Costello said he tells his town audiences.

about the state’s small towns and the crucial role of participatory democracy and community engagement. “He has no ego,” SARAH WARING said, explaining Costello’s success. “It’s a job that requires someone to give up control of the outcomes and support a process that allows for local control, community control.” Waring, a vice president at the Vermont Community Foundation, worked at the council from 2007 to 2010 manag-

breeds success. In many places, we were on a downward trajectory. And to the extent you can turn that around — bring in a café, or rehab a general store, or create some sort of community space to bring people together — I think that can be really transformational,” Moore said. Colleagues say Costello’s gift is drawing out the talent in local communities for the projects to be done after the forums are over. “A lot of our small communities rely heavily on the good work of volunteers. And I see what VCRD often does is empower those volunteers,” Moore said. Waring said Costello inspired people with contagious optimism, “unfathomable” energy and deep listening. “When folks interact with Paul, they see opportunity and they see possibility because he reflects it back at them. And I think a different personality running these [forums], a different kind of person, couldn’t have done that in quite the same way as Paul,” Waring said. Sen. PATRICK LEAHY (D-Vt.) said Costello has helped Vermonters “tune out the noise, come together as neighbors and build consensus around shared ideas that improve everyday life for local residents.” Throughout the pandemic, the council led conference calls with social service agencies and nonprofits, sharing best practices and helping them avoid overlap. Costello said what leaders often needed most was encouragement. “We didn’t have dollars to give, but we helped people share their own power, learn from each other, feel like they’re part of a team and have the confidence to know you’re being successful, that what you’re doing is having a great impact. You know and I know we all need encouragement. So it was fascinating to just be pulling together,” he said. During a recent interview in Middlesex, Costello welled up as he shared his fears about the climate crisis. His optimism quickly returned as he pointed to the success of companies such as Beta Technologies — a South Burlington venture developing an electric airplane — and the country’s history of rallying around a common purpose. TIM NEWCOMB

He’ll think it’s too focused on him and not enough on the thousands of people whom his organization, the Vermont Council on Rural Development, has worked with during his 21 years as executive director. He’ll say the spotlight should be on the local leaders and volunteers who put in the hours and sweat to boost the economic and social well-being of their villages and towns. Costello will retire in September, leaving footprints in scores of Vermont towns from shoes — or hiking boots — his organization knows will be hard to fill. The Vermont Council on Rural Development is a federally funded nonprofit that works to help towns stay vibrant in the face of economic challenges and declining populations. Much of its work has focused on community visits, gatherings intended to help towns identify priorities, develop strategies and find the funds to carry them out. That means turning highlevel visionary discussions into practical solutions. For example, in Montgomery, a Franklin County town of 1,200, local folks wanted to boost the downtown by adding a new restaurant and more affordable housing. Through discussions led by Costello’s council, residents concluded that what they needed first was an improved wastewater system. With guidance from the council, the town applied for a federal grant and hopes to start work in the fall. The council has encouraged keeping working lands open and free from development. It’s promoted the idea of recruiting companies that will confront climate change. It helped connect communities with federal resources after the devastation wrought by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. During the pandemic, the council helped Front Porch Forum expand throughout the state and downtowns create wireless hot spots. In Hardwick, council-led forums resulted in plans to turn the former Greensboro Garage into a food and agriculture center. The council has nudged communities in smaller ways, for example, by helping Rutland decide

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Every town and village is different. The priorities, he said, have to come from within. “Vision can’t come from outside. It has to be up to you to own your future,” Costello said. To call Costello a facilitator is accurate but as incomplete as calling GEORGE AIKEN a politician from Putney. One colleague described Costello as the most influential civil servant in Vermont who doesn’t hold an elected office. He speaks with passion

ing the Council on the Future of Vermont discussions. Costello’s work matters because economic challenges and population declines can snuff out a community’s vibrancy, said JULIE MOORE, the state’s natural resources secretary and the council’s board chair. The opposite can also happen, she said, and organizations such as the council can be key. “In a lot of our rural downtowns, success

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“That worry is powerfully good for us. We’re at an existential moment for community purposiveness like we haven’t seen in generations, like the human rights work of ’63-64, the New Deal. And like then, we must seize the day,” he said. Communities such as Burke, Greensboro, Hardwick and Montgomery are experiencing resurgences, he said, and he predicted the flight of urban residents to Vermont that occurred during the pandemic will continue. “There’s a quality of life. And jeez, what was the biggest thing that COVID taught Americans? God, isn’t it nice to be outdoors, connected to nature? Isn’t it nice to be in a community where you know the other people in the room and trust them? So I think, culturally, Vermont’s situated incredibly well,” said Costello, who’s hiked Mount Mansfield and Camel’s Hump since he was a teen. Costello holds a PhD in intellectual history from Montréal’s McGill University. He had never been interested in memorizing dates or battlefield names, he said, but was curious about how people thought, how they experienced the era they lived in. The program taught him empathy, he said, and to seek to understand what people are thinking when they join the discussion at a community forum. Costello called getting his doctoral degree a “career failure” because it didn’t lead to a full-time job in the field. Thousands of Vermonters would beg to disagree.

quaint mom-and-pop character. Many of the state’s medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational stores are owned by family members who pooled their savings in order to open.” Not anymore. Colorado, like Vermont, had hoped to promote local ownership of marijuana businesses. But in the years since legalization, there’s been significant consolidation in the state, with a handful of statewide chains growing larger and larger. Ownership rules have been loosened significantly. In 2019, public companies and private capital funds were allowed to invest in license-holding companies. Advocates said the market had matured and was ready for outside money. In Vermont, consolidation is already happening and includes a firm that already operates in Colorado. Existing medical marijuana dispensaries will be allowed to start selling recreational weed in May 2022. Retail stores will not be allowed to open until October of that year. Gov. PHIL SCOTT has called the head start for the dispensaries an “unfair advantage.” And that was before last week’s announcement that CeresMED, a Vermont medical marijuana dispensary firm, will merge with Slang, a Canadian company with U.S. headquarters in Denver, in a deal worth $25 million. That means all three medical cannabis license holders in Vermont are to be owned by big out-of-state firms. It took five years for the Colorado market to mature before outside investors were allowed and the wave of consolidations started. In Vermont, the out-of-state money is already arriving, begging the question: Will new mom-and-pop stores be able to compete against better-financed dispensaries that will be already up and running? Keep holding your breath.

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I spent some time in Colorado last week and got a glimpse of Vermont’s marijuana future — and the challenge small retail operators may face to stay independent. In 2014, Colorado became the first state to open recreational pot stores. That year, businesses sold $700 million worth of marijuana. Last year, sales topped $2 billion. Altogether, taxes and fees on the marijuana business have generated $1.6 billion in revenue for state government on sales of $10 billion since 2014. Vermont, with about 5 million fewer people than Colorado, doesn’t expect a tax bonanza in the billions. With an excise tax of 14 percent and a 6 percent sales tax, Vermont should collect $9 million to $18 million a year in taxes by 2025, according to estimates from the state’s Joint Fiscal Office. What’s interesting is that Colorado initially restricted licensed sellers to Colorado residents who had been there at least two years. Soon after legalization, the Denver Post wrote: “Colorado’s burgeoning marijuana industry is big business, yet so far it is maintaining a

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ake Champlain Transportation is facing stiff headwinds on two development projects as it seeks to shift some of its maintenance operations from the Burlington waterfront to its ferry crossing in rural Grand Isle. In Burlington, the company has proposed razing several maintenance buildings at its King Street ferry dock and replacing them with a sleek 6,500-squarefoot restaurant. Questions have arisen as to whether the change meets public use and access requirements on the waterfront. In Grand Isle, Lake Champlain Transportation has encountered strong opposition from neighbors as it seeks local approval for a 30,000-square-foot maintenance, storage and office building just south of the Gordons Landing ferry terminal. The two projects are linked because the Burlington restaurant plan is unlikely to move forward until the company finds a 16

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new home for the maintenance functions housed in the three buildings slated for demolition. The proposals follow the company’s decision two years ago to halt service, at least temporarily, on the seasonal touristoriented crossing between Burlington and Port Kent, N.Y. Meanwhile, it made sense to move maintenance operations to Grand Isle, a year-round ferry crossing that is the lake’s busiest, the company has indicated. Neither Lake Champlain Transportation president Trey Pecor nor other company officials responded to Seven Days’ multiple requests to speak about the two projects. The most vocal opposition to the company’s plans has sprung up in Grand Isle, where neighbors call the proposed development inconsistent with local zoning, a potential threat to water quality and a bad fit for the area.

“It would be great for our town to have some business tax base here,” said Deb Lang, a hospice manager who lives across the road from the site of the proposed project. “But they want to put a large industrial building on the waterfront in an otherwise residential neighborhood. I just don’t think that’s the right location.” Company officials who attended a Zoom meeting of the Grand Isle Development Review Board last month appeared unprepared for the number and sophistication of questions critics raised, several neighbors in attendance said. “They were shell-shocked,” said Grand Isle resident Josie Leavitt, a well-known local comedian. “I don’t think they were anticipating the level of pushback they got.” According to the company, workers in Burlington must travel the 24 miles GRAND RILE

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BTV Director Gene Richards Placed on Leave Following Complaint B Y D ER EK B R O U WER derek@sevendaysvt.com Burlington International Airport aviation director Gene Richards is on administrative leave pending an investigation, Burlington city officials confirmed on Tuesday. The city’s human resources office received a complaint against Richards and began investigating “immediately,” according to a city spokesperson. He was placed on paid leave on June 30. The city will not provide any information about the nature of the investigation until it concludes, said Samantha Sheehan, a spokesperson for Mayor Miro Weinberger. Richards did not return several requests for comment. A bounceback message from his government email address said he would be out of office without access to phone or email from July 1 to July 6. City leaders had not told members of the Burlington City Council or the Burlington Airport Commission of the investigation. Reached on Tuesday afternoon, commission chair Jeff Munger said he learned of it by reading Seven Days. Burlington City Council President Max Tracy (P-Ward 2) said he heard of the complaint on Monday night from someone unconnected to the Weinberger administration. Tracy called the city’s human resources director, Kerin Durfee, on Tuesday morning and asked that she inform the rest of the council. Durfee subsequently sent a “very general” email to councilors on Tuesday afternoon, Tracy said. Tracy criticized Weinberger for not sharing the news with councilors until prompted. He likened the situation to when the mayor chose not to tell councilors in summer 2019 that then-police chief Brandon del Pozo had been placed on administrative leave for anonymously trolling a department critic on Twitter. Only his subsequent medical leave was publicized. “The lesson I took from that was that we need to inform the council, to make sure that we all know,” Tracy said, adding that councilors should be informed “whenever a department head is placed on administrative leave.” Sheehan said Tracy’s criticism was “way off base.” The mayor acted swiftly, she said, and councilors were notified “long before any potential Council action is required, or even anticipated.” The administration will brief councilors on the investigation at the next city council meeting in executive session, she said. Weinberger appointed Richards as interim director in 2012. He became the permanent director the following year upon approval by the city council. m Courtney Lamdin contributed reporting.

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Grand Rile « P.16 to Grand Isle to diagnose mechanical problems, deliver and install new parts, and perform maintenance. It makes more sense to have those functions on-site, the company has argued. The Gordons Landing ferry crossing is a vital piece of the region’s transportation infrastructure. Lake Champlain Transportation makes 22,000 annual landings and departures every year and ferries more than a million passengers between the island and Cumberland Head near Plattsburgh, N.Y., according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Ferries have run between Cumberland Head and Grand Isle, one of the narrowest spots on Lake Champlain, since European settlers began operating them there in the late 1700s. Lake Champlain Transportation, founded in 1824 and owned by the Pecor family since 1976, purchased two residential properties just south of the terminal in recent years. It plans to keep the two modest waterfront homes and construct the new 35-foot-tall building and parking areas on the rest of the property, which is zoned for “commercial recreational” uses. Neighbors’ concerns include the noise of heavy machinery and truck deliveries, tree removal, and the risk of contaminants being released into the lake and fouling the island’s water supply. Some of the most incisive criticism has come from the neighbor just south of the project site, Laura Heaberlin, who put together a 92-page presentation meticulously scrutinizing aspects of the company’s development application. She describes that application as incomplete, noting that its project description was a mere seven words: “Construct corporate offices, storage and maintenance facilities.” She also argued that, according to more detailed project descriptions the company filed on state environmental permit applications, the building would effectively be used for industrial purposes despite Lake Champlain Transportation’s claim to the contrary. In exchanges with state regulators, project engineer Jay Buermann explained that the building would be used for “automotive maintenance/repair of their vehicle fleet, as well as welding, electrical shop, a mechanical shop, wood shop, sandblasting, and a painting booth” needed to maintain the ferries, docks and ticket booths. Heaberlin compared those uses to the ones described in the town’s zoning rules and argued that the company’s plans closely fit the definition of industrial use, not the commercial recreational zoning that covers the coastal property.

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While “storage and repair” are listed in the town’s description as allowable uses in the commercial recreational district, Heaberlin argued that the code was written with low-impact uses, such as a golf course, in mind — not heavy industry, such as a ferry company. Heaberlin contends that the company should locate its new building in the town’s industrial park, a few miles inland, instead of on residential property just over the fence line from the home she and her partner purchased last year. “In my mind, there are important reasons why the lakeshore is not zoned for industrial uses, and I believe this is an industrial facility,” she said in a recent interview. While she knew the neighboring property was owned by the ferry company when she purchased her home last fall, the couple never imagined that the industrial uses later proposed would be permitted in the area, she said. Of particular concern to her is the risk of a spill that could contaminate the area’s drinking water; one of the intake pipes for the Grand Isle Consolidated Water District is located offshore from the ferry property. That puts the property in a designated Source Protection Area that state Department of Environmental Conservation literature indicates should avoid industrial and automotive repair land uses, Heaberlin said in her presentation. The project received a shoreline protection permit in late April from state water quality regulators, even though construction of the building, parking and driveways would result in the removal of most of the trees on the 3.3-acre site. The majority of the new building and impervious surfaces would be just outside of the 250-foot-deep shoreline protection zone. Regulators noted that the new impervious surfaces inside the zone would be more than 100 feet from water, on less

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ast Calais residents watched with concern for years as their 170-yearold general store struggled to survive before it closed altogether in 2019. “It was basically running on empty,” said Melissa Brough Marshall, who lives nearby. She said the woman who was managing it had trouble keeping supplies on the shelves. “She had basically run out of money to stock it.” Three years later, a group called East Calais Community Trust has raised $1.3 million in grants and donations and is preparing to put the building’s restoration out to bid. Then the group is going to look for someone who wants to run the operation, which will fill the role that so many of Vermont’s small-town general stores do: part grocer, part restaurant and part community center. The trust is joining peers in many Vermont towns who see these stores as places that bring people together. These nonprofit groups are working to help locally owned general stores survive in the face of competition from convenience stores and supermarket chains. “You have to be unique to your area,” said Ray Sweeney, who last year bought the iconic Currier’s Quality Market in the Northeast Kingdom town of Glover. Sweeney, who also owns the C&C Supermarket in Barton, said he has no plans to duplicate what’s available at the C&C, just a few miles away. Instead, he said, he has a waiting list for dry-aged beef that sells for $30 a pound. Just west of Glover, the store in the small town of Albany closed after a fire in 2013. It reopened recently after years of community fundraising. Running a general store requires a willingness to work long hours, an outgoing nature and a commitment to the community. In Strafford, Melvin Coburn has been running Coburns’ General Store for 44 years, though its future is uncertain. Now a great-grandfather, he’d like to retire, but his children haven’t shown much interest in permanently taking on the family’s store. He thinks he’ll probably put it up for sale in a few years. A bank branch and post office help pay the rent, and the store does a brisk business in summer. But “financially it’s not easy, to be honest,” he said.

BUSINESS In East Calais, the organizers plan to renovate the 1850s-era building and create a business that includes a deli, a kitchen for prepared foods, a gathering spot with a gas stove and staples that appeal to a broad swath of the community. The trust has put its faith in the store as a place that can bring people together, psychologically and economically. The need is greater than ever, said Marshall. “I think we’re going to see a lot of changes to the Vermont landscape in the next 10 years,” said Marshall. She grew up in Woodbury but lived in Los Angeles for 14 years before moving to Calais in 2019 with her husband and their two daughters. She noted that the state is making a concerted effort to draw newcomers in as broadband and remote work alter rural communities. “Having vibrant community hubs is critical to our communities growing in healthy, sustainable ways,” said Marshall. “A store may not seem that important to that overarching goal, but I think it truly is. It helps create a sense of identity for the town if it remains locally owned and operated.”

Marc Mihaly and Melissa Brough Marshall at the General Store of East Calais

The East Calais Community Trust got a $100,000 grant from the Preservation Trust of Vermont to fix up the store, as well as a Northern Border Regional Commission grant and downtown and village center tax credits from the state. It has pledged to renovate the three

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said. Like Marshall, he sees the development of the store as a way to keep the community’s identity strong in the face of inevitable demographic changes ahead. The group is already hosting local events at the store, such as weekly meal pickup for the Everyone Eats program and a free vegetable and egg pickup program on Saturday mornings. It has a book box for Montpelier’s Kellogg-Hubbard Library on the porch and, on May 29, hosted a barbecue truck in its parking lot that quickly sold out its 400 meals. “I’m a big actual believer Vermont is going to attract population,” said Mihaly, who is chair of the Vermont Land Trust board. “We saw it with COVID; we’ll see it with climate. I believe we’re going to see half a million move here in the next 50 years.” Mihaly hopes some of those newcomers will settle in village centers. “If we want them to do that, the village has to attract them and have some place they can go to and have coffee and internet and work,” he said. “And they need a place they can go get some food.” m

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“Hunting was probably a fairly big issue, not necessarily for food but for sport,” he added. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science started work on restoring the loon population in the 1970s, Hanson said, and now there are an estimated 350 of the birds in the state — a healthy number, Hanson said. There are about 100 nesting pairs. Hanson uses his typical annual budget of about $35,000 to maintain warning signs that help boaters avoid loon nesting areas, build and fix nesting rafts, rescue birds that have been caught in fishing line, and publicize the dangers of lead fishing sinkers, which kill loons every year. “We’ve been pretty low-budget compared to other programs,” Hanson said. The grant will change that. The money comes from a share of the multimilliondollar federal settlement that Bouchard Transportation reached in 2017, nearly 15 years after a massive oil spill soaked 90 miles of shoreline in Buzzards Bay in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, killing birds and other wildlife. Hanson expects to spend the money over the next several years. One goal is to remove more lead from circulation. A 2007 law cut lead poisoning mortality rates significantly in water birds, he said, but recently he has seen those deaths rise, and he doesn’t know why. The loons, which are known for their powerful diving and underwater swimming, can ingest the sinkers. Hanson plans to start a lead sinker buyback program in 2022. He’d also like to install some game cameras to get a better idea of why 20 to 30 percent of loon nests fail to produce chicks, possibly as a result of flooding, predation or abandonment. “This grant can be used to shore up existing programs and make the program strong,” Hanson said. “Hopefully, it will help us get through the next 10 years really well.” m

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even old enough to legally drive himself home in his Ford Mustang. That night, Gov. Phil Scott, a Thunder Road legend long before he held Vermont’s highest office, made his second appearance of the season in his green-and-black Chevrolet Impala. Over the last three decades, Scott has amassed more victories than any other driver in his category, the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Model Division. (In the Thunder Road universe, everything has a proud business sponsor, even the annual Calkins Portable Toilets Port-a-Potty Grand Prix.) Scott took last season off — he had more pressing business, like responding to a global pandemic — but this year he has returned to the track, with his trademark lack of pomp. Last Thursday night, the announcer never once referred to the driver of car No. 14 as “Gov.” Scott; here, he’s just Phil Scott, a guy doing laps. In the final heat of the evening, Scott raced politely, maneuvering around his opponents with such decorum that you could almost hear him excusing himself as he nosed past one car after another. In the end, he finished in 10th place and made no public address whatsoever, not even to commemorate Vermont’s hardwon emergence from the pandemic or the Fourth of July. Not that there was any shortage of patriotism on display. During the national anthem before the postrace fireworks show, the acme of this monumental ode to combustion, a guy behind me barked at another guy, “Take off your hat!” After the requisite solemnities, the pyrotechnics began, launched from two pallets in the middle of the racetrack, accompanied by a wan instrumental rendition of “America the Beautiful.” As everyone gawked at the sky, a couple near us left the stands with their infant, asleep in his little earmuffs. m

Ode to Combustion « P.17 The roar of the engines drowned out virtually all thought; except for a few odd whoops, hardly anyone cheered. At one point, a guy sitting near me held his sandwich halfway up to his mouth for several minutes, mayo trickling down his wrist, without taking a bite. After about an hour, I had inhaled so much burning fuel and rubber that I felt like, if I held my breath long enough, I would simply float off the ground. In this pleasantly bewildered state, my boyfriend and I wandered over to the beer tent, situated in a fenced-off area with a banner proclaiming itself “Widowmaker Gardens,” to see about some tallboys. My boyfriend ordered a Budweiser. “Pure diesel?” the guy working the tent asked. My boyfriend nodded. “Good boy,” said tent guy. As we sipped our Bud at a picnic table, a car spun out on the track and landed almost perpendicular to the other cars, skirting a collision by a hair’s breadth. I waited for the collective gasp, but there was no collective reaction whatsoever; a couple of seconds later, the driver got back in his lane and continued on. (According to track officials, there has never been a fatal crash at Thunder Road, but the canon of near misses is rich; several years ago, at the annual Run-What-U-Brung spectator race, someone flipped his car in mid-air, landed right side up and went on to win first place.) In the bruised-peach light of sunset, we headed to the far side of the spectator area, where you can watch the pit crews scurrying around between races. “I heard you have to pay $35 to get in there,” a boy sitting alone at a picnic table told me wistfully. He was playing with two Matchbox cars, racing them along the table and up and down his arms. A 22

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[Re “Turtle Savior,” June 16]: Thanks for recognizing the great work of Steve Parren in regard to protection of nongame species. The work of wildlife biologists is too often invisible. I’m convinced the Fish & Wildlife Department should be doing a lot more for nongame. According to Fish & Wildlife’s latest (2015) Wildlife Action Plan, there are about 21,000 species in Vermont. Roughly 70 of them are “game.” Thus, game consists of about 0.003 percent of all species. Yet the department’s budget devotes almost half of its resources to game-centered activities, according to Commissioner Louis Porter. There is no exact figure, because Fish & Wildlife says the budget is “not organized” to yield that information. Apparently, that discrepancy in resource allocation escaped department planners over the years. Also, the 2015 Action Plan identifies almost 1,000 “species of greatest

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conservation need,” including those endangered and threatened. Almost no species in need are game. Department data and indicators referenced daily in the media point to major declines in more and more nongame species. But Fish & Wildlife leadership is directing a hugely disproportionate amount of its resources to managing game. I wonder why. Vermont and North America’s wildlife faces immediate peril from habitat loss, pollution, climate change, etc. We need to be paying attention, and Fish & Wildlife staff such as Parren need more resources to do their jobs. The 2015 action plan states that the stressors on wildlife require an “urgent” response. Where is that urgent response? I think Seven Days is overdue to take a hard look at state wildlife management. But if you do, please put your teeth back in first. Jim White

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Seven Days’ “Kicked to the Curb” [June 16] makes the urgency of creating more housing very clear. And I want to thank Paula Routly for reminding us that housing is health care [From the Publisher: “Homing Instinct,” June 16]. Just because one pandemic seems to be ending, we cannot afford to send homeless people back to the curbs. Could Vermont build more basic condo/motel-style buildings with simple apartments that have a bathroom with a toilet, shower and sink and an open space of another 120 square feet for a sleeping area and kitchen sink counter, with electrical outlets in which the owner

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could plug a refrigerator, microwave and lighting? To end homelessness in Vermont, we need to recognize the need of home ownership for every adult in Vermont. When people have a greater sense of security, they are more likely to be able to contribute to society instead of become a burden. Many people who own these tiny spaces will choose to rent elsewhere when jobs change, but at least they will have the security of a home to go to if they lose their job and can’t pay their rent. Until they can afford to buy a larger home, they can keep their basic home. This home will provide them with a reliable address to receive mail and register to vote. Article 25 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights says, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and wellbeing … including food, clothing, housing and medical care…” Could Vermont be the first state to abide by this declaration, even if the U.S. has yet to sign it?

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OBITUARIES Jordan Phillip Snow

MARCH 4, 1990-JULY 1, 2021 NORTON, MASS. Jordan Snow died unexpectedly on July 1, 2021, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vt. He was the husband of Mary (Donahue) Snow of Norton, Mass., and the son of Tracey (Lertola) and Danny “Myk” Snow of Proctor, Vt. He was born in Birkenfeld, Germany, on March 4, 1990. He was 31 years old. We didn’t have him as long as we wanted, but we had to let him go. He lived in Germany until 1999, when he moved to Proctor, Vt. He attended Proctor schools, graduating from PHS in 2008 with three Phantom basketball championships under his belt and an acceptance to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he graduated with a performance degree in 2012. He acquired some masterful music skills there and met his future wife, Mary. He performed with his dad, Myk, and many other musicians and bands in the local Rutland/Killington area throughout his high school and college years, as well as branched out to solo guitar gigs. He started gigging early, at 15, and never looked back. Music was a monumental part of his life, and he shared it with us whenever we asked him to. He spent a year teaching music lessons on Ramstein Air Base and playing drums with his dad and friends in Germany before joining the U.S. Marine Corps, graduating

from Parris Island in January 2014. He was stationed with the Quantico Marine Corps Band in Quantico, Va., until he separated from the service in late 2017. While there, he had the opportunity to travel in the U.S. and abroad, flourishing as a percussionist, vocalist and, in his last official parade, as the drum major for the band. Semper fi, Sgt. Snow. We know how proud you were to wear that uniform. When he returned to New England to settle in Massachusetts with his wife, Mary, he performed at local venues. Wanting to continue to serve his country, he joined the Vermont Army National Guard’s 40th Army Band as a percussionist. He was promoted to staff sergeant in January 2021. Traveling to North Macedonia to work with the band’s sister Guard unit was one of the highlights of Jordan’s career there. More recently, he was called up to active duty in Vermont in March of 2020 to help with building and staffing the COVID-19 field hospital at the Essex fairgrounds, and again this March to help at COVID-19 vaccine sites. He was proud to serve Vermont in any capacity. At the same time, he was also studying remotely on his BS/MS in social work, hoping to counsel veterans at the VA. Jordan is survived by his wife, Mary, of Norton, Mass.; his parents, Tracey and Mick Snow, of Proctor, Vt.; his maternal grandmother, Jean Lertola, of Proctor, Vt.; his uncle, David Lertola (Dyanne), of Pittsford, Vt.; his cousin, Brett

Lertola (Jessie), of Ira, Vt.; his in-laws, Gary and Nancy Donahue, of North Easton, Mass., who thought of him as their son and not a son-inlaw; a special great-aunt, Mary Fregosi, of Proctor, Vt.; and many other great-aunts and -uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his grandfather CSM Louis D. Lertola; grandmother Jean Jacobs and grandfather Henderson Jacobs; and a cousin, Justin D. Lertola. Jordan was the joy and light of his family. He loved all his family and friends with a depth and passion that will be so missed. He was a kind, generous soul who was always there for others. Within him, there was such a capacity for giving, whether it was advice, a ride, a hug or a song. As Fred Rogers said, “The connections we make in the course of a life — maybe that’s what heaven is.” Jordan made his heaven here in the connections he made with us all. Now he has his peace. If you or anyone you know is in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or text TALK to 741741. Memorial contributions can be made to Music Therapy of the Rockies, (musictherapyoftherockies.org), an organization that supports the needs of veterans with music therapy, believing that “music can reduce the stigma of finding that valued support.” Wake and funeral arrangements are pending, with more information to follow. Arrangements are with the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland.

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James “Doc” Harvey Waters

MAY 29, 1931-MAY 2021 FORMERLY OF MILTON, VT. James Harvey Waters died peacefully in May 2021, a few weeks before his 90th birthday. He is survived and deeply missed by his beloved children Susan Waters (Randal Bays) and Eric Waters (Cheryl Kamiya); his grandchildren Willie Bays, Owen Bays, James Waters and Mika Waters; and his former wife, Barbara Waters. Jim was born in Oklahoma, migrated east for college, and made his way to Iowa and California for graduate school, ultimately making his home in the Champlain Valley for 50 years. He lived longest at the Waters family home on the western slope of Georgia Mountain in Milton. On a 14-acre former dairy farm with views of Lake Arrowhead and Arrowhead Mountain, he tended his vegetables, milked his goats, learned the local flora, and foraged for a wide variety of mushrooms and other plants. He hiked,

walked and snowshoed many of northern Vermont’s trails. Jim was an avid reader and shared that love with his family. Reading aloud was a family activity long after his children were competent readers. He was an avid devotee of poetry, science fiction and fantasy. His children share his deep love of the written word. He shared his enthusiasm for math and chemistry with students at the University of Vermont, Missisquoi Valley Union High School and, for nearly 20 years, at Colchester High School, where he was known to all as “Doc.” Jim’s MIT outing club

friends remember him as a hiker, rock climber, song fest leader, banjo player and composer of the most familiar tune to “Child Ballad #113, The Great Silkie.” His melody for the Silkie has been recorded by several major artists and performed by professional and amateur musicians since the 1950s. Jim’s desire for his tune to become the traditional music for this beautiful song has been realized. As a postdoctoral chemist at Columbia University in the early 1960s, Jim created the first reported organometallic compound of gold. His work was cited most recently in 2016. Jim spent the final seven years of his life in western Washington, where he enjoyed exploring Washington’s natural beauty and spending time with his grandchildren. In his memory, do any of the following: Read James Thurber’s The Thirteen Clocks aloud to a child or adult. Sing songs with gusto. Immerse yourself in mathematics for pleasure. Forage for wild food and savor it. Walk in the woods again and again.

In Loving Memory

Christine Cannon 1/12/1985 - 7/11/2018 To paraphrase Dr. Seuss: Donʼt cry because she is gone, smile because we had her for 33 years. While we miss Christine, weʼre grateful for the memories we have: the good, the sad & the funny. Christine lived a life that was full of love and kindness, affecting so many people along the way. She was wickedly funny, intelligent and always full of curiosity. We remember her strong passion for helping animals and her love of hula hooping and The Grateful Dead. Christine was very compassionate both in her life as a nurse and with her friends & family. She cared deeply about helping her father who was suffering from cancer, he missed her dearly. She will continue to be in our hearts everyday, a voice reminding us to live without apology and not to take things too seriously (unless discussing veganism). We love you Christine. - Karol & Colleen

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P R O D U C E D B Y 7 D B R A N D S T U D I O — PA I D F O R B Y P O M E R L E A U R E A L E S TAT E

Burlington’s Community Sailing Center Makes Lake Champlain Accessible to All

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f you’ve ever been to Burlington, you’ve no doubt seen Lake Champlain. The lake, with the Adirondacks rising up on the New York side behind it, is hard to miss, especially driving down Main Street from I-89.

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regardless of age, ability or income, has always been a key part of the organization’s mission. “The Sailing Center makes it possible for anyone to get out on the water,” says executive director Owen Milne. After a challenging 2020, the Sailing Center is now poised to enhance its waterfront infrastructure with a new deep water basin, dock and universally accessible ramp — with help from a July 10 fundraiser (see sidebar).

PEAK SEASON To fully appreciate the Sailing Center, you need to see it in the summer. Milne notes that those 10 weeks from mid-June until the end of August account for 75 percent of the Sailing Center’s revenue. On any given weekday, its summer staff of 40 is joined by rental customers, as well as 80 to 100 young campers. This year, everyone doing

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But have you ever seen Burlington from the water? Getting out on the lake offers a different, and refreshing, perspective on Vermont’s largest city. There are mountains visible behind Burlington, too! You don’t need to own a boat to see them; you can rent one from the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center. Founded in 1994, and now located next to the Andy A_Dog Williams Skatepark and the Moran Frame, the nonprofit Sailing Center is a valuable community resource serving more than 8,000 visitors a year. It’s the only facility of its kind on Lake Champlain. In addition to offering classes and camps for adults and kids, it also rents sailboats, canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards. Rentals have been restricted to season passholders so far this summer, but they’re opening up to the general public on July 12. Offering water access to all,

Kids learning to sail at the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

indoor activities is wearing masks, but outside, campers and staff are mask-free as they prep their vessels in the boatyard and pull them on two-wheeled trailers down a ramp to the water. By 10 a.m. most days, the youngest group of kids can be found on a 21-foot keelboat with an instructor, while older campers prep their 19-foot 420 dinghies and their 15-foot

blue Hartleys. The blue ones are the beginner boats, explains development and communications manager Bianca Roa. “They’re indestructible,” she says. Campers wearing yellow life vests line up their boats along the side of the dock, sails hoisted, while instructors check to make sure everything’s in order. Then one by one, the kids launch, one or two of them in each craft. An instructor in a motor boat

SWASHBUCKLING, SIPPING AND SAILING One of the ways the Sailing Center attracts newcomers to the sport is through camps and classes that combine sailing with other activities. This summer, those offerings include Sail and Paint Camp, coordinated by the Davis Studio, in which kids in grades 3 to 5 learn to sail and to create watercolor plein air landscapes and Japanese wave paintings, and Pirates of the Champlain, which teaches kids ages 8 to 10 about sailing and stage combat. It’s taught by Sailing Center office manager John Nagle, who also happens to be the co-artistic director of the Vermont Shakespeare Festival. Beginner adults looking for an introduction to the sport might enjoy First Sail with Foam Brewers, which features a post-sail locally brewed beer at neighboring Foam Brewers. The Sailing Center offers financial assistance to students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to enroll, including a Sailing Diversity Access Scholarship, available to campers ages 11 to 15 who identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color. The award covers full tuition for two to four weeks of camp — for four years. The multiyear commitment is intended to help recipients stick with the sport, from learning how to sail, to racing, to becoming a junior instructor.

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pulls ahead and sets out buoys to help the kids practice steering. Roa explains that campers aren’t just learning sailing skills. She points out that it’s very unusual, under age 16, to be in charge of your own vessel. There aren’t many settings in which kids have that kind of autonomy. An instructor is always nearby if they make a mistake or get into trouble, but young sailors are also learning how to right their own boat. They practice capsizing and recovering — an experience that’s applicable to many other areas of life. “It’s not a bad lesson to learn,” she says. The campers come in for lunch — provided free through the Burlington School Food Project — then go back out in the afternoon from 1 to 4:30 p.m. “We want them to spend as much time as possible on the water,” says Roa. “I think a lot of these kids can use it this year.”

Flotilla Concert 2020

Flotilla Concert on Saturday, July 10 Fundraisers were difficult to plan in the summer of 2020. Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center executive director Owen Milne remembers a conversation with the nonprofit’s board members about what might be possible. Someone mentioned that other organizations had held drive-up concerts. What if the Sailing Center put on a float-up concert? They could set up a stage at the water’s edge and invite audience members to pull up in their boats to listen. Instead of being locked in their cars, people would be out there on the water — apart, but still together. That’s how the Dana Bolton Flotilla Concert was born. Named for instructor and Sailing Center champion Bolton, who died of brain cancer last spring, the afternoon concert, on a gorgeous day, provided the only live music some people got to hear last summer. It drew a couple hundred audience members on more than 70 boats, including people in kayaks and on stand-up

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE For the first 24 years of its existence, the Sailing Center operated out of rented warehouse space at the Moran Plant. The location made sense because the facility included a dredged channel that accommodated large vessels. In 2018, the Sailing Center moved into a gorgeous new 22,000-square-foot building next door with classroom and event space, and a swanky rooftop terrace. But it’s still using the Moran channel to launch its keel boats. Milne doesn’t think that arrangement can continue much longer.

paddleboards. “It was a beautiful sight,” remembers Milne. The show was free to see from the water, but the Sailing Center invited participants to text donations. They ended up raising $57,000. It was a little less of a scramble to pull together this year’s concert, which takes place this Saturday, July 10, from 2 to 9 p.m. The lineup includes Zach Nugent, Kat Wright, Grippo Funk Band and the Nth Power. Attendees can listen for free from their own watercraft or stream the show for free on Facebook — or they can pay $500 to enjoy it from a table on the dock. That last option is new; in 2020 guests weren’t allowed to listen on shore because of COVID-19 restrictions. Milne was able to hear it out there, though. “It was an amazing experience,” he says. Interested in any of these options? The Sailing Center asks that attendees register in advance for this year’s concert at bit.ly/BoltonFlotilla21.

Building their own deepwater basin is one of the waterfront infrastructure upgrades included in the Sailing Center’s planned expansion, along with a new hoist and boat dock and a universally accessible ramp to benefit the Sailing Center’s adaptive watersports program. The improvements would also enhance the experiential learning space used by area schools to offer lessons in math, science and lake ecology. It will help more students like Leo Beebe and Alexis Blend get out on the water. Neither of the two Winooski 14-year-olds own a boat, but they

attended camp at the Sailing Center in June. Both say they’d recommend the experience to others. “It’s a lot of fun,” says Beebe. “It’s a nice feeling, just to be out on the water.” This is Blend’s third year at camp, but she’s still thrilled to set out from shore on her own boat. “It feels like an adventure,” she says. “Every single time it feels like an adventure.”  COMMISSIONED AND PAID FOR BY:

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Why Doesn’t Burlington Have More Rooftop Restaurants? JAMES BUCK

Rooftop dining at Istanbul Kebab House

hen the Oktay family moved their restaurant, Istanbul Kebab House, to Burlington in 2014, they landed in the former Das Bierhaus at 175 Church Street. They considered the building’s rooftop dining area “a bonus,” co-owner Jackie Oktay said. The small third-floor terrace with views of the stately Chittenden County courthouse and lower Church Street allows Istanbul Kebab House to claim Burlington’s only rooftop dining. “It’s great to be the only rooftop; you can market that,” Oktay said. Istanbul Kebab House’s rooftop remains relatively low profile, however, perhaps because people imagine that rooftop dining in Burlington will include a vista of Lake Champlain. “I do wish we had a lake view,” Oktay conceded. That’s what Jim Stover of Shelburne was looking for when he emailed Seven Days. “Why doesn’t Burlington have rooftop restaurants?” he queried. “There would be some nice views.” David White, the City of Burlington’s director of planning, agrees. “It’s something that we have tried our best to encourage, seeing how popular and successful it is in other places and the incredible views we have to offer,” he said. Stover hoped such dining areas might “pop up” this summer, he wrote, but it’s not as simple as throwing some tables and chairs on a roof. Istanbul Kebab House’s rooftop terrace was part of its building’s original design. While White said the zoning code has “nothing specific that is going to prohibit” 28

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adding seasonal dining to an existing restaurant roof, the hurdles are many. “First, you’ve got to have a flat roof,” White said, noting that many older buildings have pitched roofs for drainage. The second concern: “Can you physically support it?” A “live load” of people requires a different level of structural integrity from snow “that just sits there,” White explained. And then, he added, “Can you get people to it?” For customer and server access, “you’ve got to have more than a manhole cover to the roof.” Oktay knows the logistical issues firsthand. Like most downtown restaurants, Istanbul Kebab House has no elevator and a first-floor kitchen. Every summer, she hires a few “young, energetic runners” who make constant three-flight trips, ferrying food up and busing dirty dishes down. “The people who get into those positions either last a week or they love it,” she said. “It’s very tiring.” City building inspector Kim Ianelli explained that any new public dining area — in or on a building — must meet the Vermont Fire and Safety Building Code, which exists to keep people safe and ensure that they can exit a building quickly if needed. “I don’t want people hanging out on just any old roof,” Ianelli wrote in an email. Generally, she indicated, “there is a way to make them safe for people, but it would require a design professional to assure all codes are being met [and] structural analysis to assure the building can handle the load.” Solomon Bayer-Pacht knows how tough it can be to meet those requirements. The restaurateur, who co-owns the Farmers & Foragers food truck, has long dreamed of a downtown rooftop destination. He worked for more

than a year with architect Tyler Scott of Essex Junction on rooftop restaurant designs for Karma Bird House at 47 Maple Street. The building, Bayer-Pacht said, offered “a full view not only to the water but back up the hill. Once you’re up there, there’s no better place to be.” Plans for a 7,000-plus-square-foot space included a bar and lounge, as well as seated dining in a mostly glass exterior with an outdoor deck. The restaurant would have served about 140 patrons and boasted its own elevator. Then Scott learned that code would allow the building, which was made with heavy timber construction in the early 20th century, to host only 50 people on the roof. Bayer-Pacht put his dream on hold. What about the hotels that have sprouted in Burlington in the past couple of decades? Aren’t rooftop restaurants a natural fit? “In developing urban hotels, a rooftop food-and-beverage venue is always on the table,” said Jay Canning, founder of Westport Hospitality. He’s the developer-operator of three Burlington-area hotels, including Hotel Vermont and the Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor. Canning regrets having cut a rooftop restaurant from the Courtyard project. But, he said, restaurants are often kicked off the priority list by factors such as cost and large HVAC components requiring roof space. Longtime locals may remember a rooftop restaurant called Mather’s that Canning co-owned and operated for three years in the mid-1980s on the eighth floor of 7 Burlington Square at Pine and Bank streets. The 7,200-squarefoot space offered fine dining, a piano bar and a private function room. Mather’s closed because a business tenant “coveted” the top floor, Canning said. Hotel Vermont’s Juniper restaurant does have a terrace with a sliver of lake view, but it’s no rooftop. Canning pointed out that Brick, the outdoor restaurant between his two downtown hotels, occupies a parking garage roof — but that doesn’t quite count, in our opinion. If he develops another downtown hotel, Canning said, “You can bet it will include a rooftop scene.” All of this adds up to unfortunate news for Stover: He might have to wait until 2023 for elevated lake-view dining. That’s the updated completion date for the Hotel Y, planned for the former location of the Greater Burlington YMCA on College Street. Its design features a sixth-floor, west-facing restaurant and bar with seasonal outdoor seating that will “take fantastic advantage of city views, as well as lake views,” promised the hotel’s developer, Scott Silver of Florida-based Hospitality Funding. Silver, a University of Vermont alum with a son who lives in Burlington, saw an opportunity to stake a claim in the rooftop restaurant sector. As for the food, “Our lead idea is some type of Asian fusion,” he said. Plans for the stalled and embattled CityPlace Burlington development also include a rooftop restaurant — but we’re not counting on that one. m

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sudden roar announced that the military jets were taking to the sky again. Julia Parise’s son had developed a routine for whenever this happened: He would look to his mother and assess whether it was “one of them” — the F-35 fighter jets that had become such a constant presence in his young life — before asking her to cover his ears. He might do it himself, recalling aloud her reassurances as he did: “They won’t hurt me. They won’t hurt me.” But as the 2-year-old boy scaled a jungle gym at Winooski’s Landry Park on this summer day in 2020, the noise snuck up on him. He tried to reach Parise as the jets began their ascent from Burlington International Airport, but there wasn’t enough time. It was not until the last jet had passed overhead that Parise realized he was speaking to her. “I pooped,” he said through tears. “I pooped.” It was his first accident since he had been potty-trained six months before. Parise couldn’t help but laugh when retelling the story a year later — parenting, after all, is filled with tragic comedy and soiled clothes. But there was also a sadness in her voice as she described just how deeply the F-35s have impacted her family and the many others who call their flight path home. Jet noise has become a source of angst, agitation and anger in the greater Burlington area ever since the next-generation stealth fighter first landed in Vermont nearly two years ago. Those feelings have only intensified as the Vermont Air National Guard has ramped up training runs using its full complement of 20 jets. 30

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The aircraft now fill the skies with thunderous noise twice a day, four days a week, one weekend a month and on occasional evenings — a training schedule expected to continue indefinitely. Those who hear the jets are increasingly voicing their concerns: More than

The Air Force has said the F-35 is going to be at the cornerstone of [our] fighter force, so we’re proud to have it here. CO L . D AVID S H E VC H IK

1,000 calls have been made to the Guard’s complaint hotline this calendar year, matching the number placed all of last year. And in March, Winooski residents voted overwhelmingly to urge the Guard to halt the flights, a request the Guard subsequently denied. The next month, two local filmmakers released “Jet Line:

Voicemails From the Flight Path,” a 12-minute documentary made up entirely of recorded phone messages from people impacted by the noise. The disruptions come as no surprise to the residents and activists who for years fought the federal decision to base the jets in Vermont’s most populous county. Many argued even before they arrived that the noise would wreak havoc on the working-class neighborhoods surrounding the airport. The U.S. Air Force itself warned that the new jets were louder than the F-16s they would replace — and would impact far more people. A computer-generated sound map released in the spring of 2019, shortly before the jets’ arrival, confirmed those projections. It showed that the F-35s — along with an anticipated increase in commercial air traffic — would nearly triple the number of homes impacted by average noise levels at or above 65 decibels, the figure used by the Federal Aviation Association to determine whether areas are suitable for residential use. More than 2,600 houses and apartments now fall into the exposure zone, making them eligible for noise mitigation projects. The vast majority of the impacted properties are confined to the communities of Winooski, South Burlington and Williston. The jets’ roar, of course, extends far beyond these boundaries. In front of Winooski’s O’Brien Community Center, which is located outside the sound map’s contours, one round of morning takeoffs peaked at 110 decibels, according to readings taken by Seven Days using a professional-grade sound monitor.

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That’s the equivalent of a rock concert. And the noise has caused disruptions in Burlington, Essex and Colchester, too. Despite this, Vermont’s most powerful politicians — including its congressional delegation, Gov. Phil Scott and Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger — have remained unwavering in their support of the F-35s. They believe the jets are synonymous with a strong Air National Guard presence. Without them, the officials argue, the future of the so-called “Green Mountain Boys” — and the economic benefits of a military installation — would be at risk. The Air National Guard’s presence does provide a substantial economic boon. It employs more than 1,050 people, nearly 75 percent of whom live in Vermont; boasts an annual payroll of $55 million; and provides the Burlington International Airport, where the jets are based, with fire

It is just so barbaric. I can’t believe this is happening in Vermont. J O S E E C O MP TO N

and rescue services valued at $3 million, according to stats from the Guard. It has also spent tens of millions of dollars upgrading the base to prepare for the jets, money that has made its way into the pockets of some local contractors, further stimulating the economy. The F-35 program as a whole, though, has been a considerable drain on American taxpayers. Production delays, technical glitches and cost overruns have plagued the stealth fighter jet throughout its more than two-decade journey from conception to reality. While the price of an individual jet has gradually fallen from $100 million to $80 million, the cost of flying one remains on par with a year’s college tuition: Each hour a jet is in the air costs some $36,000. Pentagon officials have projected that the expenses for the F-35 program will eventually surpass $1 trillion over its estimated 60-year life span. In an interview at the South Burlington base last month, Vermont Air National Guard commander Col. David Shevchik dismissed any concerns about the jets’ long-term viability.

“The Air Force has said the F-35 is going to be at the cornerstone of [our] fighter force, so we’re proud to have it here,” Shevchik said. “We’re committed to being a ready F-35 Fighter Wing.” Barring a major reversal from both the Pentagon and Vermont’s top officials, then, the F-35 jets appear all but certain to call Vermont home for the foreseeable future. For its part, the Guard says it has done everything it can to shrink its aural footprint, changing flight patterns to avoid schools and approaching landings at the highest possible altitude. Pilots have also studiously avoided using afterburners, which assist in takeoff but can make the jets even louder. Shevchik said only one out of more than 3,000 flights to date has used afterburners, well below the estimated 5 percent of flights that the military had estimated. The Guard’s public affairs team has been proactive in its outreach, Shevchik said. It recently launched a new web page with frequently asked questions and info on filing online noise complaints. And it alerted residents this week to expect night training flights on Thursday, July 8. But officials appear to recognize that this is not enough and have promised to push for additional funding to speed up noise mitigation programs, which likely won’t be completed for decades. In the meantime, the roar of the F-35s has become routine in the greater Burlington area, invading lives in both small and significant ways. To better understand this new reality, Seven Days spoke to more than 40 people who have been affected. The diverse group included parents such as Parise, whose children are terrified of the noise; a business owner considering moving his company from its longtime office; an Army veteran who recalls difficult wartime experiences each time the jets tear by overhead; and New Americans who are also reminded of the conflicts they witnessed in their home countries. They share a common thread: Most express frustration that they have been put in this position and that elected leaders are valuing the state’s bottom line over the quality of their lives. Some are now even thinking about moving — or, like Josee Compton and her husband, already have. The Comptons left their apartment in downtown Winooski last year because the noise proved too much. They now live in a part of Burlington where the jets are slightly quieter; they no longer wear earplugs inside when the jets fly over. But they have become so disillusioned that they aren’t sure whether they want to even stay in the area. “It is just so barbaric,” Compton, 66, said. “I can’t believe this is happening in Vermont.” SOUND EFFECTS SEVEN DAYS JULY 7-14, 2021

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THE KIDS AREN’T ALL RIGHT

Winooski father Ace McArleton keeps a child-size pair of noise-canceling headphones in strategic locations: his house, his car — even attached to his 2-year-old daughter’s stroller, a decision he made after the jet noise caught him unprepared on one too many walks. The rumbling sky often cuts short playtime in the yard, sending McArleton’s family scrambling for the car or the house, where the noise is dampened. As she’s tucked into bed, his daughter asks whether “the planes are coming.” “It’s like having to live your life afraid of the sound,” McArleton said. Parents such as Parise and McArleton grapple not only with the disruptive nature of the noise, but also its impacts on their children. More than a half dozen parents interviewed described kids running, hiding or crying in response to the racket. Some of the youngsters have grown accustomed to the jets over time, but even that is troubling to parents who don’t like this new normal. Many now worry that longterm exposure to the jet noise could hurt their kids in unseen ways. Several recalled warnings from medical professionals who told them to shield newborns from noises as loud as vacuum cleaners. Yet there is very little research about how repeated exposure to sudden loud noises impacts children’s hearing, according to Les Bloomberg, who runs the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse, a national nonprofit based in Montpelier that focuses on noise impacts. Why? Because such a study would require exposing someone to the loud sound over and over, then examining its effects, according to Bloomberg. “I’m not offering my kid,” he quipped. The Air Force says the F-35 noise can peak at 115 decibels. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration calls for limiting exposure to noise that loud to just 28 seconds a day. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, meanwhile, recommend no more than an average of 70 decibels over a 24-hour period. When weighted for a sound of 115 decibels, Bloomberg said, the allowable exposure time drops to just three seconds. “Since we don’t have an ethical way to find out what the exact value is,” Bloomberg said, “we should just be erring on the side of caution.” The impact of loud noise isn’t just confined to the ears. Humans evolved to regard noise as a warning signal. “The crying of a child, the honking of a horn, 32

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the siren of an ambulance — we use them because they’re very effective,” Bloomberg said. “They get our attention and immediately trigger our fight-or-flight response to get us to respond.” In other words, loud noise can evoke a fear response: breathing accelerates, heart rate increases, blood pressure rises. Authors of a 2013 Harvard University study found that older adults exposed to high levels of aircraft noise face increased risk of heart disease. The researchers theorized that the noise could be triggering repeated stress reactions. Other studies have shown that noise can impact student learning. One undertaken at a New York City school located next to an elevated subway line compared test results from pupils in classrooms right next to the tracks with those of students in quieter parts of the school. The former group was lagging in its academic performance. Despite this, local school officials seem wary of getting in the middle of the F-35 debate. Principals at South Burlington’s Chamberlin School and Winooski’s JFK Elementary both said last month that they were too busy to be interviewed. The Winooski School District instead provided a written statement from its superintendent, Sean McMannon, confirming that the jets have disrupted “some classes and meetings.” “To minimize disruption, we work with the Vermont National Guard by sharing

our district’s schedule of the most important instructional times of day, significant events like graduation and student testing dates,” McMannon wrote. “They have assured us they will accommodate to the best of their ability.” Several people who work in schools said the jet noise poses a severe obstacle — both the staggered flyovers themselves, during which loud rumbling can last 10 minutes or more, and the aftermath, when it can be difficult to regain students’ focus. “The class just has to come to a standstill,” said Adam Hurwitz, who spends time at Winooski High School as part of his job with a University of Vermont outreach program. “You can’t really do anything.” Brian Perkins teaches a traditional singing program at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington’s Old North End. He held most of his classes outdoors during the pandemic, and while jet noise interrupted many, one particular day stands out. It was his final kindergarten class of the year, and his dozen students were gathered in a circle of tree stumps. They were “right on the verge” of figuring it out, he said — that rare moment when 4- and 5-year-olds, singing their little hearts out, come together as one. Then the first jet started to take off. Then another. And another. “It just utterly destroyed the class,” Perkins said. “The kids who were acting out started acting out in a much more

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aggressive manner, and the kids who were desperately trying to focus — it became pointless.” Similar scenes are likely playing out in some of the 40 licensed childcare centers spread out across Williston, Winooski and South Burlington, though, like school leaders, providers seem cautious about speaking out. Of the three contacted by Seven Days, only one responded, declining an interview out of concern that parents would think twice about sending their kids there if they knew how loud it was. Parents themselves say anticipating the flights can be just as bad as the noise itself. They find themselves subconsciously scanning the skies — or reaching for headphones when they mistake a passing garbage truck for an $80 million military aircraft.

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“I feel like I have to be on all the time,” said Suzanne Blain, a Winooski mother of a 1-year-old. The Guard isn’t helping parents plan: Officials say national security concerns prevent them from sharing precise schedules beyond a pair of two-hour windows — morning and afternoon — each day. The pilots also vary their flight patterns based on the wind, sometimes taking off over Winooski or, other times, Williston. That leaves many parents trying to proactively shield children from the noise, an effort that has largely proven futile: It is simply too loud. Just ask Christina Pasnick, a South Burlington mother who keeps the windows of her 3-month-old son’s room

‘HOLD ON, THE JETS ARE COMING’

Annalee Pratt, a pediatric social worker who lives and works in Winooski, didn’t give much thought to the jets prior to the pandemic. She had been caught out in the parking lot several times and was shocked by how loud they were, but her windowless office in the O’Brien Community Center helped mute the racket. When she started working at home during the pandemic, her experience changed. Her remote trainings are frequently disrupted. The takeoffs regularly derail her 30-minute sessions with clients, sometimes dragging out for half of the scheduled time. The noise has even

Suzanne Blain and her 1-year-old daughter, wearing noise-canceling headphones, in their Winooski backyard

Terry Bouricius works for Pearson VUE, a nationwide company that runs a professional exam site in South Burlington. The high-stakes tests can determine whether people get a certain job or advance in their careers, and Bouricius routinely hears complaints that the jets make it difficult to focus. “It’s definitely an infringement,” he said. Some companies say the noise is making it harder for them to get employees back into the office. John Canning, president and cofounder of Physician’s Computer Company, a software business located in Winooski’s Champlain Mill, said only a fraction of his 100 employees have resumed working in-person. For some, it’s simply a matter of preference: They just like working from home better. But many others have expressed concerns about the noise. “Even when you cover your ears,” he said, “it’s just so loud.” The growing company completed a major renovation of its office just before the pandemic hit, taking over the rest of the mill’s second floor to double its footprint to 20,000 square feet. Despite spending a “small fortune” on the project, Canning said he’s already looking for new space, a search that will likely force him out of Winooski. “I don’t know that there’s a place here that’s free of the noise,” he said.

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closed whenever he sleeps, and yet she still watches as the jet noise registers as “red” on his baby monitor. Or Benjamin VanderVeen, who recently installed sound-dampening curtains in his Williston home, only to find that the flights still wake his 3-year-old from naps. Samara Brown, who lives on Burlington’s Riverside Avenue with her fiancé and 3-month-old daughter, is now considering whether she, too, needs to start bringing noise-canceling headphones on daily walks, though she’s so far resisted, largely out of principle. “It just feels so ludicrous to me that I would have to prepare my daughter’s ears for a normal walk in the neighborhood,” she said. McArleton feels helpless that he cannot protect his family from the noise — and angry that he must worry about it at all. His resentment has only grown now that he has another set of ears to worry about; his wife, former state representative Diana González, gave birth to their second child last month.

interrupted parents as they are sharing a traumatic memory or an upsetting development in their child’s life. “They need, in that moment, immediate emotional support,” Pratt said, “and I’ve had to say, ‘Hold on, the jets are coming.’” Pratt is just one of many who say the noise has disrupted their professional lives. The F-35s typically take off in the mornings and early afternoons, which is not ideal for night-shift workers such as Sarah Zareva, who lives in Burlington’s Old North End and works at City Market, Onion River Co-op. The jet noise has disrupted her sleep more times than she cares to remember. “Home needs to be my sanctuary,” she said, “and that’s been taken away from me.” Others recalled frequent interruptions to their workdays, forcing them to pause or reschedule important meetings or phone calls. Those with jobs that require them to make audio and video recordings said redoing their work or editing around the noise can take hours. Some said they struggle to regain their focus long after the sound subsides.

Supporters of the F-35 basing often rebuke these complaints, describing the noise as a point of pride and a small price to pay for national safety and security. But for some in the flight path, the roar of the jets represents something far more ominous. “That’s not the sound of freedom,” said Marlon Fisher, a Burlington resident. “That’s the sound of war.” He would know. A U.S. Army veteran, Fisher served in southern Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011 as an intelligence analyst, working to locate and eliminate potential threats. Some of the people he tracked were ultimately captured or killed, and he often received post-mission briefings that featured gruesome images of the aftermath. Fisher has spent the last 10 years coming to terms with his time in the service. He’s made great strides, he said, but one question still haunts him: Did I choose the right person? This is where his mind goes when the jets take off while he’s on a work call, or when the evening flights interrupt him as he reads a book to his kid. “[Despite] the work that I’ve done to get where I am today, to move on from that, it just brings it up every single time,” he said. The same is true for some New American residents who arrived in Vermont after fleeing unsafe living situations in places where

the sound of jets was sometimes followed by the crash of bombs. Many of these residents have settled in Winooski, making it the most diverse place in Vermont: The Onion City has a nonwhite population of 25 percent and runs the state’s only majorityminority school district. Standing on the back porch of her home one afternoon last month, Wabiwa Mubuenju explained through a translator that her primary concern was the noise: It is so loud that she covers her ears. But the roar of the jets also reminds her of the conflict that drove her from her home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she said. One jet might not be so bad, she explained, but when so many fly at once, “it’s traumatizing.” Shabani Munyugu, 17, said the same was true for his mother, a Congolese woman who served in the armed forces in her home country before she became pregnant. Her father died in the war, and the family spent 10 years in a refugee camp, worrying about the future. Shabani himself was too young to remember much about those days. For his mother, however, he knows the jet noise “brings back those memories,” he said solemnly.

SOUND SUPPRESSION

On an early June day, Gov. Scott and other dignitaries gathered in South Burlington to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Vermont Air National Guard. Addressing the crowd, Vermont’s Republican governor recalled some of the Guard’s defining moments: responding to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11, aiding the recovery from Tropical Storm Irene, lending a hand during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also noted another important anniversary marked that day — D-Day, when Allied forces, his father among them, stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War II. “From my perspective, the takeaway from the first 75 years of the Vermont Air National Guard is this,” Scott told those gathered: “No matter what the challenge — no matter how difficult the task, or daunting the enemy — breathe easy, because the Green Mountain Boys are here — ready, willing and able for anything that comes our way.” Soon after, four F-35s in formation flew overhead. Scott has been a fierce defender of the Air Guard and its controversial jet. In 2018, he traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with the Air Force secretary and reiterate his support for bringing the F-35s to Vermont. More recently, he rebuffed the Burlington City Council when it asked him to halt the flights during the pandemic. SOUND EFFECTS SEVEN DAYS JULY 7-14, 2021

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predecessors. He echoed calls for further noise mitigation funding. There has been some movement on that front in recent months. Last fall, the FAA gave the airport permission to roll out a new noise mitigation program, replacing the highly controversial buyout strategy that resulted in the razing of nearly 200 homes in South Burlington between 1989 and 2019. The new program will involve replacing doors and windows of eligible properties to better insulate them from the sound. Between 10 and 12 homes are expected to begin the process this year, and the airport expects to soundproof roughly 50 homes per year moving forward, according to BTV deputy director of aviation Nic Longo. The airport plans to use an annual $4.5 million grant from the FAA to pay for the projects, while Vermont Gas Systems has agreed to cover the $550,000 needed for a 10 percent local match. For those who would rather sell their homes, the airport is offering a pair of assistance programs that will ensure they receive fair market value. It’s also rolling out a monitoring program this year, placing noise readers in South Burlington, Winooski and Williston so that people can better understand how loud the jets are in certain locations. Elected officials hope that the mitigation efforts will eventually change the tide of public opinion, but critics note that the noise exposure maps cover only a portion of the affected municipalities, leaving out many impacted homeowners. McArleton, for example, the Winooski father who

F-35 opponent Jimmy Leas speaking at a July 4 rally in Burlington

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In response to a request for comment for this story, Scott said in a written statement that he “unequivocally” supports the F-35 mission and remains proud that Vermont’s Air National Guard was one of the first units to be assigned the stealth fighters. “I respect the concerns of those impacted by the several minutes of noise per day, but I believe the benefits of this mission to our state and nation are vitally important and outweigh the costs,” Scott said. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been vocal about America’s “bloated” military budget. He recently told the Washington Post that he planned to use his new position leading the Senate Budget Committee to provide tougher oversight of the country’s national security establishment. “Citing former president Dwight D. Eisenhower’s warnings about the military industrial complex, [Sanders] excoriated defense agencies and weapons manufacturers over hundreds of billions of dollars in cost overruns on programs, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter,” the Post reported in May. At the same time, Sanders supported the decision to base those very jets near his hometown and, in response to an interview request, attached his name to a statement, along with Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), that acknowledged the “very real” noise concerns. “We have listened to these concerns and continue to work to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration brings federal resources to the Burlington Airport for noise mitigation strategies,” the delegation wrote. The officials then pointed to a new U.S. Department of Defense program that will set aside an additional $50 million for such efforts nationally. Leahy spokesperson David Carle said in a follow-up email that it was too soon to know how much of that money might make its way to Burlington. “We know the sacrifices made by our friends and neighbors serving in the Vermont National Guard, and are especially grateful for their hard work over this last year responding to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the delegation wrote. “Together, we believe we can address community concerns while preserving the flying mission of the Vermont National Guard.” Weinberger, meanwhile, said in an interview that he, too, stood by his decision to support the basing, arguing that it was “magical thinking” to believe the Guard could have maintained its current presence without the F-35 mission. Still, noting that it was “not a decision without trade-off,” Weinberger acknowledged that the new jets do seem louder than their

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keeps noise-canceling headphones on his daughter’s stroller, lives outside the zone. Even those who do qualify say new doors and windows would do little to improve their situation. “The whole reason we live in Vermont is to enjoy these beautiful summer days,” said Brandy Tougas, who owns a Williston duplex within the noise exposure zone. “I can’t suffer all winter to sit inside all summer.” Ann Pearce, a 63-year-old Winooski resident, echoed that sentiment. “You walk outside, and those things bomb at you,” she said. “It would be so much easier to put the planes elsewhere and build affordable housing.”

WHAT NOW?

Outside of Burlington City Hall on July 4, a man and woman approached Jimmy Leas looking for guidance. The couple said they lived in Williston and found the noise of the F-35s unbearable. “I don’t know what to do,” Joey Mele, 62, said. Leas had just given a rousing speech against the F-35s during an Independence Day rally he had planned with organizers from the Burlington-based Black Perspective. Speakers addressed a wide range of social issues and drew a crowd of roughly 50. Some carried signs with messages such as “Silence is

Golden: Save Vermont’s Brand” and “No F-35 Flights in a City.” Leas, who wore a T-shirt featuring a red strike-through over an image of Sen. Sanders riding an F-35 with an American flag rippling in the background, recapped for the couple how the jets landed in Vermont, then urged them to contact their elected officials. He whipped out a pocket calendar and took down their contact information. Leas represents a dying breed in the now decade-old movement against the F-35s: an early adopter who continues to carry the torch, still hoping to make a difference. The bespectacled 73-year-old patent attorney pens frequent mass emails about the jets, maintains a large complaint database and has started a free Substack newsletter titled Cancel the F-35. One recent article provided a satirical “exclusive interview” with top commanders at the Guard. In others, he makes the case that the jet basing is unconstitutional and that Vermont officials could easily stop the flights if they wanted. “I’m certainly not giving up,” Leas said after Sunday’s event. “If we’re just persistent and we just keep raising the issue, eventually we’ll win.”

But for other longtime critics, the fight against the basing has lost its allure. Carmine Sargent lives within earshot of the airport in a home retrofitted to be accessible for her 50-year-old daughter, Kara Paige, who has spina bifida, a

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congenital disorder that requires the use of a wheelchair. The two stayed put even as the airport bought and razed dozens of homes in their neighborhood. Sargent was once an active voice in the fight against the basing. And years later, Sargent still hates the jets — passionately. She sometimes stands out in her backyard and flips them the bird as they take off.

But for the most part, her heart’s not in it anymore. “It really is like hitting your head against the wall,” she said. “After a while you just go, ‘I don’t think I can do this anymore.’” And the noise continues, altering the trajectory of individual lives within the flight path. Diana Arnell, her husband and their 5-year-old daughter are making the same Winooski-to-Burlington migration as the Comptons, citing jet noise as the primary reason. “We don’t want to expose her to it, not knowing what the long-term developmental consequences might be,” she said. Emma Rose Horowitz-McCadden said she is all but certain to leave South Burlington once she and her husband decide to start a family. “I will not bring a kid into the world here because of it,” she said. Parise, whose son had the accident on the playground, has held off on getting a dog because of how scared her friends’ pets are of the noise. She, too, now plans to eventually move farther from the flight path, even though she would rather stay closer to Burlington. “It’s changing our life course a bit,” she said.

Moving is simply not an option for many others. Zareva, the night-shift worker, knows she would be hard-pressed to find another apartment in her price range; the $712 she now pays in rent is all she can afford. The same is true for Brown, the Burlington mother who lives on Riverside Avenue. Without the financial means to easily relocate, Brown has started to channel her frustrations to the decision makers who brought the jets to Vermont. “They are just waiting for us to tire out and stop complaining,” she said. “I just can’t do that while I live here.” She has reached out to the congressional delegation and repeatedly left voicemails on the Guard’s complaint line. She has also encouraged her friends to do the same, posting links to complaint forms and surveys on her social media pages. At the very least, the small steps of advocacy help relieve some of the stress of her situation. Still, with all the money and powerful people behind the jets, Brown doubts any of it is making much of a difference. “I feel like I’m screaming into the void,” she said. m

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n 1981, Mark Redmond walked away from a high-paying management training program at Metropolitan Life Insurance in New York City and accepted a live-in position at Covenant House, a shelter for runaway and homeless teens in Times Square. His stipend for working full time in the roach-infested shelter during the city’s raging crack cocaine epidemic: $12 per week. Looking back, Redmond calls it one of the best decisions of his life. In his memoir, Called, the now-63-yearold executive director of Burlington nonprofit Spectrum Youth & Family Services does what he does best: He tells stories, most of which are about changing the lives of troubled youth and how they, in turn, change him. Raised in a large Irish Catholic family on Long Island, Redmond is an accomplished storyteller. In 2017, he competed in the Moth GrandSLAM storytelling championship at the Flynn in Burlington; two years later, his one-man show “So Shines a Good Deed” was featured at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City. In spring 2020, when Vermont went into pandemic lockdown, Spectrum had 16 residents in its shelter, sharing bedrooms and bathrooms. Redmond feared that COVID-19 would spread the way it had in some Burlington nursing homes, so he told all but essential staff that they could work remotely. He did the same. Spared the one-hour daily commute from his Essex home, he used that extra time to write Called. But Redmond didn’t need to start from scratch in crafting a memoir. Some of the stories in the book he’s already told onstage. Others he’s recounted in op-ed pieces published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, HuffPost and Forbes, and some he shared with Seven Days for a May 3, 2017, cover profile. Though most of Redmond’s tales are about his successes, he doesn’t shy away from relating his failures. Because he works with young people who often battle depression, substance abuse, past traumas and self-harm, those failures can be devastating, even life-altering. Redmond describes himself as an “Óscar Romero Catholic,” a reference to the late Salvadoran archbishop and social justice activist. He writes about how

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Mark Redmond with youth and staff at the Spectrum Youth & Family Services Drop-In Center in 2017

his faith guides his decisions and gives him inner strength — without sounding preachy or sanctimonious. His stories, many of which he tells in his clients’ own words, offer insights into what’s possible when an individual or organization refuses to give up hope on those whom others consider lost souls. Seven Days talked to Redmond last week at a downtown Burlington coffeehouse, a short walk from Spectrum’s offices on Elmwood Avenue. SEVEN DAYS: In Called, you recount the story of Tony Turner, a longtime drug dealer and user whom you befriended. Before Tony turned his life around, he would occasionally ask to meet you in New York City, then not show up. Why’d you keep coming back? MARK REDMOND: I don’t know. Each time he stood me up, I was like, “That’s

it! I’m done! I’ve gotta drive [from Westchester] to New York City, find a parking spot … I’m not doing this anymore!” And then six months would go by, and he’d call me again, and I’d forget about what happened. But I’ve known Tony since 1981. He was one of the first kids I met at Covenant House, and I just felt this bond with him. No matter how many times he burned me, whenever he reached out, I would give him another chance. And it paid off. He’s doing really well now. SD: Where do you draw the line between giving someone a second, third or fourth chance and enabling their bad behavior? MR: That’s the tension in all the work we do. It’s the tension we have at Spectrum every day. What’s helping versus what’s enabling this person to not take responsibility for their life? Or is their behavior

just part of the [recovery] process? It’s gray. There are certain red lines we have to draw. After physical violence, threats of violence or racial slurs, we’re like, “No, you’re not coming back.” But with other kids, our staff ’s patience goes beyond even my own. They hang in there with these kids for so long. SD: You’ve worked with thousands of homeless youth, most of whom had very difficult childhoods. What enables some kids to succeed while others do not? MR: I don’t know. I asked one of our counselors, who worked with a kid for years who later died of an overdose: “The ones who succeed, what’s in the secret sauce?” And she said, “Resilience.” The people who succeed in life aren’t necessarily the smartest, but the ones who keep trying and keep coming back. So how do you teach that? Is it innate?

So what’s the lesson there? We thought we had a terrible outcome, but it could still turn out OK. Or the opposite: I just ran into a young person who I thought was doing really well, and now he’s a meth addict and barely getting by.

MR: Only once. There was this girl at Spectrum, a wonderful kid, really nice. She had an eating disorder, and she was basically killing herself. And she would sit up at the top of Church Street reading a book, and I would often see her. And I don’t know why I did it, but one time I

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I do think it’s something that can be encouraged. OK, that job didn’t work out? Let’s look for another job. You failed out of college? OK, what else do you want to do besides college? And then sometimes they surprise you. One Spectrum kid left us after many years. There used to be a warming center at the Ethan Allen Club to get people out of the cold. [I go in there one day,] and there he is. I was like, Crap! That’s not what we hope for. We failed him. But just last week, I’m walking on Pearl Street, and there he is. We recognize each other. He’s got an apartment now, and he’s doing OK.

SD: Your religious faith has guided you through some difficult times, yet you never use your position of authority to proselytize or encourage religious beliefs in the young people you serve. Why not? MR: There’s a famous quote from Saint Francis of Assisi: “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” I decided early on that [religion] is a set of beliefs, but even more than that, it’s a way you live your life, and mine is a life of service. If people want to know more about that, or if they catch on that I go to church on Sundays, they can ask me. But I’m not going to push it on anybody. SD: Have you ever discussed religion or spirituality with your clients?

walked by her, waved and said, “I just want you to know that I’m praying for you.” It’s the only time I ever did that in 40 years. And she leapt off the bench and said, “It’s working! Your prayers are working. I’m feeling better!” I remember walking away and thinking that she seemed so hopeful — and then she took her life a few months later. I’ve often thought of that. It didn’t lead to her suicide, but was it the right thing to do? I felt it was generic enough. You can say, “I’m praying for you” if you’re Buddhist or Jewish. SD: One of the biggest parts of your job is asking people for money. Has it gotten any easier? MR: There’s always that little butterfly you get [in your stomach], even though I

do it all the time. “You’ve been giving us $10,000 a year, and that’s so wonderful. Thank you so much! Now, can you give us $20,000?” It’s like asking somebody on a date when you’ve been single for years. You just force yourself to do it, and you get used to it. And you know what? These rich people know why you’re there. They get asked all the time. So if they come in [to Spectrum], you can’t be shy about asking them for help. SD: Can Spectrum be reproduced in other states? Or is its success something that’s unique to Vermont? MR: There are Spectrum-like organizations elsewhere — Urban Peak in Denver, Preble Street in Portland, Maine — and I’ve gone to visit some of them. Is it a Vermont thing? I don’t know. But we want to expand. We’re in St. Albans now [with a new drop-in center for young adults], and I just got an email the other day from someone in Barre saying, “We need Spectrum here, too.” I don’t want it to be cookie-cutter, but I do think that what we do is needed in other cities in Vermont. But it has to be organic, and we have to be invited in. If we go to Rutland or Brattleboro and there’s a group who wants to do this and we can train them, great! I don’t necessarily need to own this. m This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.

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he traditional Irish folk tune “Work o’ the Weavers” honors overlooked textile workers whose efforts clothe people of all stripes. It echoes the tradespeople’s quiet dignity, highlights their versatility and underscores their value. The chorus proclaims, “If it wasn’a for the weavers / What would you do / You wouldn’a hae the cloth made oot o’ wool!” It reminds us not to take anything for granted, even items most utilitarian and modest. Friends of Marty Morrissey describe him much like the aforementioned work of the weavers: quiet, unassuming and unwaveringly reliable. He was a founding member of the Vermont-based Irish folk trio the Highland Weavers, which began performing in the 1980s. The group was known for rousing, timeless Irish folk music, like the songs on its 1998 album Work o’ the Weavers. Though he was in excellent physical shape and otherwise in perfect health, Morrissey was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in early 2021. By March, he had moved into hospice care. He died on March 30, at age 82. “It was just horrifying, because he was well, and then two months later he wasn’t here anymore,” said Joan Rising, his domestic partner for more than 30 years. She met Morrissey while the two were working at George Little Press in the ’80s. Morrissey, who was born in Essex, Mass., had moved to Vermont in the late ’60s to work for the Burlington-based commercial printer. He stayed until the early ’90s, when, according to Rising, he was forced out by new owners who dropped all the older, higher-paid workers to bring in younger staff that they could pay less. But this change prompted Morrissey to pursue music full time. Morrissey was not known for flashy onstage antics or an outlandish personality. People remember him for his steady demeanor and quiet constancy. “Marty was just this calm, even, level backdrop,” said Marie Claire Johnson,

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whose late father, Tim Whiteford, founded the Highland Weavers with Morrissey. “He was just so easy to be around. He was sort of like a peaceful day in the park.” Tim and his wife, Lucie, noticed Morrissey’s affable spirit when they first met him after moving from Illinois to Vermont in the early ’80s. One of the

Whitefords’ top priorities was to find people who shared their love of Irish folk music. “That was kind of our thing,” Lucie said. They found their ilk at a recurring jam session at the Champlain Mill in Winooski. Morrissey soon approached Tim about starting a band. Along with Matt Buckley,

another session player, the three became the Highland Weavers. “That was a dream come true for [Tim],” Lucie recalled. Morrissey and Tim were the band’s longest-serving members. Several people held the third slot in the trio, including Lucie and Johnson, but Robert Resnik did

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husband,” Patrick said. “He would listen to my tales of woe and tales of joy and never gave harsh opinions.” Johnson, also a musician, echoed Patrick’s sentiment about Morrissey’s listening skills. She grew up watching her father rehearse with Morrissey, listening to them play from her bedroom, well past bedtime. “I feel like a lot of adults don’t put much stock in what teenagers have to say,” she said. “He never made me feel that way.” Morrissey was even-keeled yet full of vitality. An amateur tai chi enthusiast, he learned the practice at the Charlotte Senior Center and eventually led classes there. “He had so much energy,” Rising said. She noted his love of hiking and that he trekked the Long Trail piece by piece, completing it about a decade ago. “Even as late as last summer, he was bounding up mountains,” she continued. Morrissey’s friends recounted that his equanimity was not only his most distinctive quality but the one they prized the most. “I probably saw him get mad maybe once or twice in my life,” Resnik said. “He was just a sweet friend.” Rising added, “He was such a gentle, caring man. He never had a bad word to say about anyone.” m

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hen winemaker Camila Carrillo closed on her own property in New Haven this spring, one of the first things she did was bring her dog, Blue, and her mother, Sandra, out for a Mother’s Day picnic. They went to the middle of the field, set up lawn chairs and a lovely spread, sat back, and took in the view. They wanted a ritual to mark the occasion, a little time to appreciate all that this talented winemaker has accomplished in the last few years. Carrillo, 29, launched her own label, La Montañuela, in 2018 and bought an 8.78-acre piece of land this spring, the site of a future home for her and Blue. Now she has embarked on a partnership with an international distributor. While it will take time for the fruits of her land to grow and flow in local glasses, oenophiles should keep their eyes on the new wave of Vermont winemakers that Carrillo represents. In May, she and six other notable women on the Vermont wine scene appeared on the panel “New Voices in Vermont Wine,” hosted by

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San Francisco-based WINeFare, which supports women in natural wine throughout North America. Carrillo could have grown up in a big family in Bogotá, Colombia. But when Sandra was pregnant with her, Camila’s grandparents had other ideas. They bought Sandra a one-way ticket to Boston so her daughter could grow up with the benefit of American citizenship. Carrillo, now 29, spent 11 years bouncing back and forth between the U.S., Colombia and Venezuela, where her grandparents lived. Finally, at 11, she made her way to Montpelier, where she attended middle and high school. But she couldn’t get La Montañuela, her grandfather’s farm in the mountains outside Caracas, Venezuela, out of her mind. “There were a couple times that I went there as a kid, about 4 years old,” Carrillo said. “First of all, just the drive up there was epic. It was basically jungle. I remember that, when we were approaching the farm, there was this amazing fresh smell.

There were blackberry bushes everywhere. He had a plantain grove. I would play pretend and walk though the fields and pick things and eat them.” Those visits fostered a lifelong love of nature and farming that brought Carrillo to a pivotal decision at 18. When her peers went off to college, she headed in the opposite direction. “I went ‘WWOOFing,’” she said, referring to an internship-like travel opportunity offered by the organization World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, which took her and a friend to an organic farm in the Tuscany region of Italy. “They were doing my dream, living on the farm, growing and making everything there — olive oil, cheese, bread, wine,” Carrillo recalled of the farmers she met. “I loved food and farming and travel and culture and wine so much by that point. I just wanted to go down the rabbit hole!” So Carrillo spent five years learning the ropes, working in wine bars and tasting rooms. She studied winemaking through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, earning

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Level II and III certification. She knew going in, she said, that her interest lay in biodynamic winemaking, which stresses a holistic view of agriculture, rather than in the conventional approach that often finds winemakers concocting blends in a lab. Carrillo recalled being dogged by people who said that if she wanted to make wine, she would need a college education in chemistry. But she knew in her bones that continuing to travel, interning at wineries all over the world, was the best path for her. What followed were internships in Sonoma, Calif.; Mendoza, Argentina; Yakima, Wash.; the Basket Range of South Australia; and Italy again, at a farm in the Emilia-Romagna region. “I got creative about how I got to this place,” Carrillo said. “I know that college is really great, but I don’t think it should be the only option. Going the internship route really made me think, I can do this.” In 2017, she returned to Vermont to work as the assistant winemaker to Deirdre Heekin, who owns vineyard La Garagista with her husband and partner, chef Caleb Barber. The two women had met briefly years before and had a few friends in common. Heekin knew Carrillo’s skills and shared her preference for making wine outside a lab; La Garagista is a wellknown and -loved pioneer of natural wine, not just in Vermont but in North America. “I’ve been doing this for 10 years now, but it was really then that I actually began to believe in myself,” Carrillo said. “When Deirdre and Caleb believed in me, when I made my first three cuvées and had my first release party for my sparkling cider — that’s when I was really proud of myself, after so many years of impostor syndrome.” She’s not the only one. “I am inspired by Camila every day,” Heekin said in a text message. “The way she approaches her work with me, the relationship with her own vineyard and wines, her excitement for the new land … which she now has the opportunity to tend and plant and build upon, her passion for the world at large, and for Vermont in particular — all these things make her a woman of insight and imagination with a rare perspective and story to tell through A VINE EDUCATION

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Binchotan and cooking on a konro grill. “I’m still learning.” Kitsune will be outside the Butchery at 504 Mountain Road in Stowe on Friday, July 9, from 5 to 8 p.m., and begin a string of dates at the Burlington Farmers Market on July 24. (Find updates at kitsunevt.com or on Instagram at @kitsune_vt.) “Philosophically, it’s kind of a departure from other experiences we’ve pursued,” Hiebsch said. “When we introduce our business, it’s more focused on honoring this food than stroking our egos. It’s a very DIY situation.” Sally Pollak

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A Stowe pop-up that serves Japanese food will make its debut at the BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET on July 24. The mobile eatery, KITSUNE, is run by chef MATT HIEBSCH and his wife, ALINA ALTER. It serves a rotating menu of Japanese-inspired casual cuisine, including yakitori (skewered meats grilled over charcoal), donburi (rice bowls) and hiyashi chuka (chilled ramen). “Part of this project is to be flexible,” Hiebsch said. “We started indoors, and we were doing izakaya food — and we’re going into this next [outdoor and mobile] phase.” Hiebsch, 40, is a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef who’s worked in restaurants in Philly and New York City, including as a line cook at Michelin-starred River Café in Brooklyn. Three years ago, the couple moved

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from Philadelphia to Stowe, where Hiebsch continued running the catering business, Speck, that he’d started in Philadelphia. He described it as a “smaller, boutique” company that served new American and modern European food. He stopped doing that after “the pandemic hit, and I just kind of changed my mindset a little bit,” Hiebsch said. “I wasn’t connecting with the food or the people that I was serving

as much. It just felt kind of weird.” Always a lover of Japanese food, Hiebsch became interested in cooking and serving that cuisine. Now he travels with a grill that burns Binchotan charcoal made from oak at about 700 degrees. Imported from Japan, the charcoal keeps its tree-limb shape. “As a chef, it’s extremely humbling, because you can’t just turn on a switch,” Hiebsch said of burning

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ans of the South End Truck Stop may be wondering whether it will return this summer. The popular gathering behind restaurant and event venue ArtsRiot — which changed hands last year — drew hundreds of hungry patrons for years before it went on hiatus in 2020. Its reopening date hasn’t been set, new ArtsRiot owner Alan Newman said. But after a basket of Sean Richards’ saag paneer poutine or some housemade Doritos, devotees may be thinking, What Truck Stop? Richards is ArtsRiot’s new chef, and his background is as eclectic as the restaurant’s menu. While attending the New

England Culinary Institute, the Fair Haven native spent Sundays learning to be a line cook at NECI Commons on Church Street. After graduating in 2003, he traveled to work at ski mountains in the winters and on Nantucket in the summers. “Then I decided I needed to get serious about it,” Richards told Seven Days on a recent Wednesday afternoon, basking in the sun at a brightly painted picnic table on the ArtsRiot deck. He landed at Blackberry Farm, a luxury resort in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains that draws some of the world’s best chefs. “José Andrés would come for a weekend, and we got to work with two guys

from El Bulli,” Richards recalled. “Thomas Keller and his chef de cuisine came in for a weekend and yelled at us and told us what a terrible job we were doing.” Working alongside those chefs — whether or not they were yelling — was a formative experience for Richards, as was building menus on farm-fresh ingredients. His next phase involved traversing 47 states while cooking on tour buses for roadies and musicians, including the Eagles, Taylor Swift and Kings of Leon. After five years of travel, he headed back to Tennessee, where he opened the farmto-table restaurant Knox Mason with a friend in 2012. JAMES BUCK

A divorce and the desire to be close to loved ones inspired Richards’ return to Vermont, where he helped open the South End location of City Market, Onion River Co-op in 2017. He left that gig to cook at Philo Ridge Farm, where he helped develop creative ways to use its abundant vegetable harvests during the short growing season. “It’s a lot of responsibility to figure out how to get people to eat Japanese turnips,” Richards said with a chuckle. Before the pandemic, he left Philo Ridge Farm to work weddings at the Inn at Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield. There, he expected to achieve a better work-life balance, he said, but the pandemic created new challenges. The venue switched to serving family-style meals for the community and ran a pop-up fish shack with highend lobster rolls. “But, like everybody, I got sick of putting stuff in to-go boxes,” Richards said. The timeline of ArtsRiot’s partial reopening — which aligned with the state’s reopening this spring — worked well for Richards. The restaurant opened for outdoor dining on a fancy new deck on May 29, slightly less than a year after Newman purchased it. The building’s interior, including a future distillery, remains under construction. The target for full opening is August, Newman said, barring supply chain delays. In the meantime, Richards is serving up damn good food on the deck. He was more than ready to return to the Burlington scene. “It’s been a long time since I’ve cooked RUNNING RIOT

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Side Dishes « P.41 while the lower section will hold most of the games, including several not offered in Burlington. “We’ll have Time Crisis 3, which is a big favorite for a lot of people,” Walters said. The dual-player game will be front and center. “It looks pretty sweet,” he added. Also expect to find Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and an assortment of pinball machines. Hours for the Winooski Archives remain to be determined, but Walters hopes to be open Thursday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and expand to seven days a week as staffing permits. Jordan Barry

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and LOCAL DONUT sweets to a town that has been without a coffee shop for more than two years. Owner and “head croissant roller” TOBIN PORTER said that community interest — and one doughnut deliverer in particular — made expanding his business beyond its original Hardwick location “a natural idea.” “A lot of the credit goes to Jen Burton,” he said. In the spring and summer of 2020, Burton, a local justice of the peace, ferried baked goods from Front Seat’s Hardwick location to Johnsonites eager for something sweet and delicious. Eventually convinced of the town’s promise as a market, Porter secured funding from the Vermont Community Loan Fund, purchased a sleek mobile unit from design company Up End This and got permission from the Town of

Johnson to park his coffee truck on the town green at 2 Lower Main Street East. The truck started serving on June 14, sharing picnic tables and cornhole with its sandwich-selling foodtruck neighbor, MUDGIE’S. Porter said the truck’s menu matches that of his brick-and-mortar location. In addition to espresso drinks made with beans from CARRIER ROASTING and milk from SWEET ROWEN FARMSTEAD, the Front Seat truck sells breakfast sandwiches, empanadas, Spanishstyle tortillas and erbazzones (Italian-style spinach pies). Currently open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the food truck will remain on the green until October; Porter is still considering where to park it during the winter. If all goes well this year, he hopes to bring his coffee truck back to the town green next spring.

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SD: You’re starting fresh here with a new staff. How are you thinking about your role as chef and kitchen manager? SR: Screaming and yelling and throwing things is how I came up — you were expected to put up with that. And I think that pushes a lot of really good people out of the business. It’s my job now to model the right behavior and be like, “No, we’re

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SD: This is a question we always ask, but it seems extra relevant since you toured with bands. What do you listen to when you cook? SR: We’ve been listening to a lot of Sturgill Simpson, a lot of country — new country. But I’ll listen to whatever. When I lived in Nashville and was cooking for bands, I was always going to concerts. That’s something I miss, and I’m excited to be more involved in the local music scene when we open back up. SD: Do you see overlaps in food and music? SR: You know, I’m never one to [say] that cooking is an art. I’m a technician. Nobody wakes up and cooks a perfect chicken one morning — that takes years of practice. A lot of the musicians I met are like that. When I worked for Keith Urban, he would play the same song over and over again in rehearsal, until his fingers were bleeding. You’ve got to work at it to be a great musician, and I feel the same way about being a chef. m

SD: Will we see any of your Southern cooking? SR: Brunch has a little bit of Southern influence, and we’re probably going to push that. Alan wants to do jazz brunch on Sunday, and I think we’re going to do that with shrimp and grits and some beignets.

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SD: Speaking of snacks, I can’t stop thinking about the chile-lime Chex mix. What makes Chex mix a good vehicle for flavor? SR: For me, foods are texture, and it’s a lot of different textures in there. It’s almost too salty, a little too sweet. It just keeps you coming back. I have to keep it away from Alan; every time he comes in he scoops himself some Chex mix.

not going to tell that dirty joke in the kitchen.” Honestly, when I was at Philo Ridge, I had a lot going on, and I didn’t have the time to connect with my staff as well as I wanted. I think what chefs need to do — not even going into a tight labor market — is focus on developing people. That’s the part I love most. As people struggle to hire right now, cooks are looking for places that are going to help them grow. They want to learn stuff, and they don’t want to get screamed at. That’s not to say that I’m lax on everybody, but I’m trying to create an environment that people want to spend 50 hours a week in.

SD: If you had a food truck that only served one thing, what would it be? SR: I had an idea years ago, and it’s a dish that’s on the menu now: the smoked brisket French dip. We make old-school French beef jus from scratch, then we infuse it with some lemongrass, soy and a little chile. We serve [the slow-cooked and smoked brisket] with a little Cabot cheddar and some caramelized onions on a Stewart’s roll. I was gonna set up a food truck outside of the Tennessee Titans stadium and sell those.

SD: There’s almost an irreverence to something like saag paneer poutine. Are you worried about getting canceled for cultural appropriation? SR: I mean, that’s definitely a question I thought about when I took the job. You know what I think? Just do it respectfully. And do it in a way that’s thoughtful, while still having fun.

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SD: Does your Chex mix contain the controversial rye chip? SR: No rye chip! But we put corn nuts in it for that extra crunch.

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arents: If your child keeps a decapitated copperhead snake suspended in a jar of alcohol on their bedside table, they just might grow up to be a poet. In Newbury writer Sydney Lea’s case, he grew up to be a Vermont poet laureate and the author of more than 20 volumes of verse and prose. Seen From All Sides: Lyric and Everyday Life is Lea’s 21st book, a collection of essays compiled from his popular “Poet’s Corner” column published in the Burlington Free Press. The snake-jar anecdote is just one of many fascinating moments in a rich array of meditations on everything from slam poetry to the collision course of Western imperialism with Islamic fundamentalism. Lea juggles such diverse subjects in a refreshingly readable style: Although his approach is rooted in erudition, you won’t find any dense literary jargon here.

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In the essay, “Why Poetry?,” Lea expands on this idea, offering a satisfying working definition of poetry. “Lyric can keep multiple perspectives alive within one frame without seeming merely to be a muddle,” he explains. A thread of amusing cantankerousness runs through the book. The author has quite a few bones to pick with academic elitism in particular. Throughout, he rails against the “sophisticates” and the “hip professoriat” who “preach at places like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, or Duke” — passages that make for satisfying reading for anyone even remotely familiar with the hierarchical sycophancy of academe. Lea himself, of course, is a selfdescribed “Ivy League brat” who went on to teach at elite institutions for 40 years. Even these moments, however, feel connected to the author’s insistence on

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the value of openness to multiple perspectives. Lea’s main criticism of academia is its “guild mentality.” He feels that nearly everyone in that setting shares the same political and social views and professional ambitions; they “seem even to dress rather alike.” That is, they wouldn’t be caught dead socializing with their car mechanic, much less hunting or worshipping with such a person. A short list of other things for which Lea expresses scorn in Seen From All Sides: the Beatles (“Dante, it ain’t”); the writing-craft concept of “show, don’t tell” (“idiot mantra”); “Gallic” literary theorists; Cambridge, Mass.; Bob Dylan; and the burial of “alleged rock poet” Jim Morrison in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris (“yipes!”). Several of Lea’s columns are tributes to Vermont writers who he feels deserve more recognition, and these offer the warmest sentiments in the book. Of Jean Connor, one of the founding residents of the Wake Robin retirement community in Shelburne, Lea gushes, “Not enough people in Vermont (or elsewhere) know that a miracle dwells among them.” On Burlington poet John Engels, who died in 2007: “[A]t the heart of my love for both John and for his poems was precisely this capacity to signal assurance, even solace, at the same time as he masterfully registered pain and regret, his writing’s joy simultaneous with its darker pathos.” One of the most moving selections in the book is “A Centennial,” in which Lea describes his visit to Slovenia for a PEN International conference. While there, he was interviewed by Marjan Strojan, the foremost translator of English poetry into Slovenian, who spent decades translating Robert Frost only for his publisher to botch the process of securing international rights. Lea, who happened to be friends with Frost’s literary executor, successfully intervened on Strojan’s behalf. While this is a brief anecdote in the book, it demonstrates the author’s profound dedication to poetry and to forging connections across borders both geographic and linguistic. Ultimately, Lea himself is “seen from all sides” in this volume: as the generous neighbor, the grouchy formalist, the Guggenheim Fellow who judges the local spelling bee and a true ambassador for the written word. m

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evin McKenzie’s dance career got off to a shaky start. The Burlington native was 6 years old when his father suggested he tag along with a friend who was taking tap lessons. “Who knows, you could be the next Fred Astaire,” McKenzie remembers him saying. Not so much. A few weeks later, young Kevin demonstrated a routine — while hanging on to the back of a chair. Thinking his son needed to work on his balance, Raymond McKenzie then advised that Kevin take ballet classes with his sister Maureen. Not only did Kevin’s balance improve, he took to ballet like an otter to water. Still, no one in the McKenzie family could have predicted that the once-awkward little boy would become one of the most acclaimed classical dancers of his generation. Most notably, McKenzie performed with American Ballet Theatre from 1979 to 1991. When his dancing years came to an end, he accepted the role of artistic 48

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director for the company. This spring, McKenzie announced that he would retire in 2022 after 30 years at the helm. In a phone conversation as he was driving to his home in Woodstock, N.Y., McKenzie, 67, reflected on his remarkable career at the pinnacle of American dance, beginning right here in Vermont. From the start, he recalled, he was hooked on ballet. “It just spoke to me,” McKenzie said. “There was something about the music and the positions and the way it made you feel.” In order to take extra ballet classes, he gave up basketball and other afterschool sports. That was far from typical for a boy in those days, but McKenzie’s large Irish Catholic family — of the famous meat company his grandfather founded — supported and celebrated his talent. He’s the youngest of 11 siblings. Maureen McKenzie recalled, “Dad and Mom were always interested in what we

were learning at dance school.” Another sister, Martha McKenzie Akey, enthused, “We were always proud of Kevin.” After seven years at the (now-defunct) O’Brien School of Dance in South Burlington, teacher Rosemary O’Brien figured she had brought Kevin and Maureen as far as she could; she encouraged their parents to send them off for professional training. They auditioned and were awarded scholarships to the Academy of the Washington Ballet, a conservatory program where the two spent their high school years away from home. Kevin McKenzie said he never minded missing out on normal teenage activities. “I was always so engaged by everything, loving what I did,” he said. “This is what I wanted to do with my spare time.” He was grateful, too, that academic classes at the ballet conservatory were tailored to students who wanted to spend a life in the theater: “Ancient history classes were about the history of culture,” McKenzie

recalled. “Geometry classes related to architecture and choreography. Biology classes related to hip and shoulder placement in relation to ballet and how the body moves.” After graduation, his sister Maureen moved to New York City to study with Harkness Ballet but ultimately did not pursue a professional career. McKenzie’s summer after high school, in 1972, was a heady time that brought him national and international attention. He performed in Washington, D.C., on the outdoor stage at Wolf Trap and in the opera house at the Kennedy Center. And he was the first American to win a silver medal at the prestigious International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria. “It was awesome before the phrase came into being,” McKenzie said. “I was living in a state of awe.” That same year he was hired by National Ballet of Washington, DC, and danced with the company until it went bankrupt two

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While recovering from a broken metatarsal in 1979, McKenzie left the Joffrey and began taking classes with Maggie Black, who taught many ballet stars. It was there that he met and became friends with Martine van Hamel, one of ABT’s prima ballerinas. McKenzie told van Hamel about a duet by John Cranko, Pas de Deux Holberg, that he had performed at the Joffrey, suggesting it would be a perfect vehicle for her. When van Hamel saw the work, she persuaded ABT to acquire the rights to it. Later that year, while performing the piece in Chicago, van Hamel’s partner was injured. Since McKenzie knew the duet, he was hired to sub as a guest artist. Although his foot wasn’t fully healed, McKenzie nailed that performance. Immediately afterward, he recalled, thenABT artistic director Lucia Chase “gave me a soloist contract.” Later that same season, he became a principal. Over the next 22 years, McKenzie thrived with the company — and with van Hamel. Their onstage chemistry grew

into a lifelong partnership. They married in 2014 after what Maureen called “a rather long engagement of 30-plus years.” McKenzie’s dramatic, emotional dancing made him a preferred partner for many ballerinas. In a gala video tribute to him 10 years ago, Russian superstar Natalia Makarova called him “my favorite Romeo,” referring to when they had performed together on world stages throughout the ’80s. “I couldn’t believe that I ended up dancing with Makarova, because she was one of my heroes,” McKenzie marveled. “Partnering her in this role made me discover a huge part of my own capability and my theatricality.” Critics gushed about McKenzie, too. The New Yorker’s Arlene Croce called him the “Jeremy Irons of ballet” for his portrayals in story ballets such as Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. Since ABT hired dancers for only 42 weeks each season, McKenzie often guested with other companies around the world, including London Festival Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and National Ballet of Cuba. He and van Hamel also toured with New Amsterdam Ballet, which they formed in 1982. This chamber company appeared at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in 1986, but — to the disappointment of local fans and family — McKenzie pulled a muscle in rehearsals and could not perform for the Burlington crowd. The duo later cofounded the Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, N.Y., in 1990. Of course, no matter how great the DANCE MASTER

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dancer, their onstage careers are limited. At the age of 37, McKenzie came to terms with what his artistic mentor, the Danish dancer Erik Bruhn, had told him: “As the artist matures, their artistry deepens, but their body betrays them.” McKenzie left ABT in 1991 to become artistic associate of Washington Ballet. “I was really interested in choreography, had been choreographing for a couple of years, and I knew I was waning,” McKenzie said. “Here I could have my own company to choreograph on — how fabulous is that?” But the position was short-lived. A year later, ABT and the Joffrey were in financial distress; both organizations consulted with McKenzie. “The two boards were acting like it could be a corporate merger,” he said. “‘We merge our two companies, and we will have all these assets.’” McKenzie remembered chiding them: “The assets are a bunch of stinky costumes. What are you going to call it? If it’s not Joffrey or ABT, you are starting over. Have you talked to anyone in the artistic community? I think this is a bad idea.” Instead of merging with the Joffrey, ABT asked McKenzie to become its artistic director. He accepted but reminded the board that he didn’t go to business school and would need “a brilliant executive director to be responsible for fundraising and marketing.” At that point, the company was $5.7 million in debt. McKenzie further articulated his role to the board: “I can direct the company artistically. All I have to do is set an example for the artists with the level of achievement we are looking for.” Working with the administration, McKenzie said his commonsense modus operandi was, “We can’t afford to do this right now, but we’re going to figure out what we can afford and just make it work.” The company downsized and slowly righted itself with McKenzie’s canny curation of full-length narratives, revivals of company standards and commissioning of new work. Within a few years, his adroit leadership returned ABT to preeminence on world stages, as well as to financial viability. Over the next three decades, McKenzie was strategic. “I had to take the approach that we are the nation’s ballet company,” he said. “We had to be capable of presenting the classics in the most respectful way, but in a way that made them relevant.” His own choreography for ABT included full-length story ballets — The Nutcracker (1993), Swan Lake (2000), The Sleeping Beauty (2007). His Swan Lake, a tragic tale of love and betrayal, was a triumph with its lavish sets, bejeweled costumes, dazzling party scenes and 28 elegant dancing swans. The New York

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Times called it “the blockbuster production for the dance season.” Yet McKenzie’s vision was also more expansive. “If you do only the classics, you are a museum, so we tried to find choreographers who stretched the limits of the rules,” he explained. “The contemporary works needed to break all the rules with our unbelievable dancers.” One choreographer in particular, Alexei Ratmansky, has been prolific, creating 20 acclaimed works since he was named ABT’s artist-in-residence in 2009. This appointment was “the best thing I ever did for Ballet Theatre,” McKenzie exclaimed. “The reason I landed him was serendipitous. In conversation, I knew he wasn’t going to be renewing his contract as director of the Bolshoi, so I offered him the job. Ratmansky is so comfortable with the classical canon but has a new way of telling a narrative,” McKenzie added. “He’s a genius.”

The admiration is mutual. In March this year, Ratmansky told the New York Times that McKenzie “changed my life with a single phone call.” Female choreographers, too, thrived at ABT. Twenty-seven women created dances under McKenzie’s leadership. This happened organically. McKenzie said he reviews tapes without résumés and invites choreographers whose work he likes; many happened to be women. However, once ABT’s administration formalized this pattern as a “women’s movement” initiative for fundraising purposes, some artists chafed, feeling tokenized; they wanted to be known first as choreographers. McKenzie remembered Twyla Tharp telling him, “You don’t need more women choreographers; you need better choreographers.” Just as significant for the company’s reputation was McKenzie’s development

of strong dancers. Though he inherited the guest-star system, he eventually rejected such reliance on international artists to sell tickets. Instead, ABT opened the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in 2004 to nurture its own homegrown dancers’ technical skills. Now, McKenzie boasted, “the company is the star.” Today’s audiences cheer for principals such as James Whiteside, Misty Copeland and Vermont Ballet Theater School alumna Devon Teuscher. It’s a further testament to McKenzie’s prowess that eight former ABT dancers hold artistic director positions in companies around the world. His advice to them has been, “Every single company has its own culture, and they have to set the pulse of that culture,” McKenzie reiterated. “The only thing I can help them with is the tone they can set.” Like all performing arts organizations, ABT has been hard-hit by the pandemic. The company’s 2019 operating budget of $45 million shrank to $30 million last year. Because box office revenue was nonexistent, the organization relied entirely on philanthropy. McKenzie explained, “We found a new way to make work.” ABT put smaller ensembles into quarantined settings; during lockdown, the company created and filmed 17 dances for digital distribution on the company’s website. This month, ABT is back on the road, touring to eight cities in a pandemicresponsive manner. The dancers, who perform outdoors on a custom-built stage, travel in three groups of 20 each in separate sleeper buses and production trucks. The tour culminates on July 21 at New York City’s Rockefeller Center, the site of ABT’s first performance in 1940. McKenzie said he loved “the poetic justice of that.” The 2021-22 season will be his last. McKenzie is busy planning repertory for a return to the Metropolitan Opera House this fall, as well as “to incorporate these systems we used to create smaller works to expand on the bus and truck tour.” Looking to the future, he was cautiously optimistic. “We’re not going to be able to go right back to the way it used to be,” McKenzie said. “Necessity is the mother of invention — there are many new ways to make live performance happen in conventional and unconventional ways simultaneously.” He added that lessons learned during the pandemic will give his successor options. “At least we have a moment in transition where we can experiment,” McKenzie said, “and no one is going to shake their head at us.” m Rep. John Killacky (D-South Burlington) is a former dancer and the former executive director of the Flynn.

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Quest Patterns Art review: Katrine Hildebrandt-Hussey, Soapbox Arts

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“Tunnel”

oston-based artist Katrine Hildebrandt-Hussey introduces “Vessel,” her solo show currently at Soapbox Arts in Burlington, with a confessional artist statement. She produced the work in the show over the past year, she writes, as a way to overcome the depression she has felt over a lifetime and particularly during the pandemic. In her words, “The work became visual mantras and metaphors for the challenges I was experiencing.” Mantras can be vehicles for healing, while metaphors illustrate something — in Hildebrandt-Hussey’s case, the challenge of feeling “empty and hollow.” The show

HER PATTERNS CONVEY A SENSE OF MOVEMENT: WAVES, CHANNELS, TUBULAR PATHWAYS.

reminded this reviewer throughout of another artist, Agnes Martin (1912-2004), the reclusive minimalist painter whose precise graphite grids helped her wrestle with her mental illness even as they expressed that struggle.

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Hildebrandt-Hussey’s 15 works on paper are distinctly her own, however. For one thing, she created their repeating lines, spaced at precise intervals, with a woodburning pen with an electric tip. That tool is more typically used by sculptors — and, in fact, the artist earned her MFA in sculpture from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. To create these pieces, she mapped out her designs in pencil using a compass and other tools, then drew (or, rather, burned) each line freehand like a painter. A training in sculpture might also account for Hildebrandt-Hussey’s interest in the illusion of three-dimensionality. In

From top: “Channel Through,” “Collectively Bound” and “Aligned Bend”

“Aligned Bend,” one of the smallest works in the show at 11.5 by 13.5 inches framed, repeating circles arranged in a semicircle evoke the form of an arched Slinky toy. “Tunnel” — among the largest works at 46 by 64 inches framed — appears to represent just that, though it is composed entirely of distinct circles overlaid at precise intervals. These give the illusion

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of a tube, open at both ends and arranged in a series of geometric bends. In her work, Hildebrandt-Hussey pares color down to the absolute minimum: brown lines burned on white paper and, occasionally, lines of a lighter brown. The latter turn out to be reeds, pinned to the paper at exactly spaced intervals with bits of wire. The burned lines are not as precise; brown “stains” appear where the artist’s steady hand slowed or pressed infinitesimally. These imperfections add a kind of visual texture. Some works are made entirely of reeds. “Flex,” for instance, bends seven parallel reeds into a riverlike formation. In a few pieces, such as “Channel Through,” reed lines are laid over burnt lines, creating complex intersections. The reeds of “Sift,” overlaid on a burned-line pattern of triangles, are so precisely joined into circles that it’s impossible to spot their ends. Soapbox Arts owner Patricia Trafton has hosted some colorful shows in her white-box gallery since she opened in March 2019. Among the 16 artists she represents are Wylie Garcia, a fearless experimenter in color, and Will Gebhard, who produces boldly graphic abstractions in Bauhaus-like color schemes. For Hildebrandt-Hussey’s work, Trafton painted two accent walls for the first time. Their dense gray effectively sets off the neutral-toned works and highlights their emphasis on form and repetition. “I feel like color [in the work] would be distracting,” Trafton opined during a visit. Unlike grids, which suggest stasis, Hildebrandt-Hussey’s patterns convey a sense of movement: waves, channels, tubular pathways. The patterns can be as soothing for the viewer as they apparently were for the artist. “Breathe,” for instance, evokes lungs with its two vertical lines of ovals, their tops oriented so that they appear to lean against one another. Or the patterns can feel less sanguine. “Wound & Bound” is a large work whose concentric ovals approximate a manylaned track seen from above. On each straightaway, the artist added layers of S-curve lines that appear to bind or grip the oval form by its sides. The work may be meant to evoke the circularity and suffocating grip of pandemic existence, or it may signal the seizing of control over that insanity. Either way, viewers will likely relate to the artist’s need to act — and to share the results of her practice. “We are all vessels that require love and kindness, empathy and joy,” HildebrandtHussey writes. And, one might add, art. m

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s she twirls chopsticks over a plate at Pho Hong, Brittany Mae comes to a conclusion: “It’s all about nourishment,” the 32-year-old Burlington musician and onetime farmer suggests. An unforgiving sun beats down on a brutally hot day, but Mae’s eyes widen behind her sunglasses as she reflects on her two loves — food and music. “I love to cook, but I hate to do it for myself,” she continues. “I just want to feed people. I want to nourish them, enable

them to pull down their own walls, even if it’s just for a few minutes.” Mae, who goes by Ivamae as a musician, sits back in her seat and reflects on that statement. She’s dressed casually with a bohemian flourish suggesting a laid-back cool. While challenging, the past year has been one of revelations, she says, particularly as an artist. “I know now that I can’t create from any other place than the deepest wells of my emotions. I can’t write a song unless

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I have something to fucking say,” she explains. A smile lights across her face, and she adds, “It feels really, really good to have something to say.” On June 25, Mae digitally released her debut full-length album, Tender Meat; a vinyl edition is due in August. Four years in the making, the recording is a lush, colorful collection of neo-soul and R&B that reflects some of Mae’s current inspirations, such as Nick Hakim and Moses Sumney.

It also brims with Mae’s talents. She is a deft, clever guitarist, which her abilities as a singer-songwriter sometimes obscure. Her warm voice conveys a hidden story that can instantly pull the listener into a song’s orbit. But as Mae suggests, the crux of Tender Meat is in what she has to say in her frank, confessional songwriting. On “The Reality of It All” she sings, “We were naked and I told you / I want another soul to fuck me / Another soul that will love me / I’m heavy, and trust me, you don’t want to bear this weight alone.” Throughout the album, Mae turns her songs into mutual therapy sessions, offering catharsis for singer and listener alike. “The records I love … you hear the pain and the elation of the artist,” Mae says. “It’s what happens when an artist is being true to themselves, and I feel like I absolutely fucking did that.” Backed by some of Burlington’s best musicians, including Urian Hackney of Rough Francis on drums and transcendental ambient guitarist Tom Pearo (who also mixed the album), Mae has created a debut record of uncommon power. It also took an uncommonly long time to come together. “I’m a total workaholic,” Mae admits. “I push myself, and I crash. That’s why the album took so long, I think: I’d push, then crash, then repeat. I had to learn to let go of how I wanted it to sound.” Mae explains that when she started recording the songs in 2016, which would eventually coalesce into her debut, she felt pressure to conform to a style that wasn’t necessarily hers. “You can try and fit in and be cool enough. But if you’re not careful, you won’t be yourself,” she says. “You just end up putting something out that is completely inauthentic. And to hell with that.” Until she was in her mid-twenties, Mae thought of music as a hobby, something to do in between farming and cooking, her passions at the time. But as she started writing her own music, she began contemplating a life change. Her early songs were written from places of pain. They were written, she reveals, because she didn’t feel like she was good enough. “But as I got older, and better, the songs morphed into a celebration,” she

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says. “They came to encapsulate my growth.” With a new sense of purpose and confidence, Mae pursued music full time. To keep herself grounded, she set out with several clearly defined goals. “I wanted to prove I could do something that I didn’t think I could do,” she says. Then holding up three fingers, she explains, “I told myself that I wanted to make a record, press the record to vinyl and then go on tour.” Which is exactly what she did, though not quite in that order. In early 2020, Mae threw her gear into a van and drove from Vermont to Seattle and back, playing a 25-show tour.

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“The night I came back, I was so inspired and validated,” she recalls. “I was ready to put the record out in the summer and get back on the road in the fall.” Soon after, the pandemic hit. “Everything shut down, and I was like, ‘Well, guess I don’t have to worry about finishing the record,’” Mae says. Mae credits Pearo, Hackney and bassist Dan Bishop with keeping her long-gestating project going at different stages. “Those guys all believed in me when I needed that so badly,” she says. “They didn’t pressure me; they gave me space to be emotional, and I’m incredibly grateful for that.” For Pearo, there was never a question about Mae’s method. “I first saw her play at a party I threw

years ago,” he recalls in a phone call. “She picked up this nylon string guitar and started to play a song. I fell completely out of my chair when I heard her voice.” The Burlington-based producer would record Mae’s first release in 2016, Ocean Studios EP. The Tender Meat sessions began soon after. “The thing I just kept saying to Britt as we went was not to cut corners,” Pearo says. “I wanted her to make this record in her time.” While Pearo advocated patience, Hackney’s role was keeping things spontaneous. “Britt and I were roommates for a while back then,” he says. “Our friendship really strengthened making this record. The vibe was so good. She’s an emotional person and so am I, and I think that just locked in a feel.” The drummer and producer, who also plays in Detroit post-punk act the Armed, recalls breaking up the monotony of recording by popping out of the studio late at night to dance. “We’d go see DJ Taka at Radio Bean and just start getting ideas,” he says. “If the album got too much, we’d start working on this booty-house project. It’s still in the works, though it’ll probably be about 10 years on that!” Tender Meat is a reflection of Mae as an artist, but it’s also an acknowledgment of her personal struggles. “I used to self-medicate a lot more,” she says. “But now I use therapy, and I do personal work; I’ve been digging into my insecurities. “What’s the point of doing something you love if you’re hurting yourself in the process?” she continues. “Shouldn’t the art nourish you and nourish the people around you? It should be a holistic system.” Emboldened by that idea, Mae says she no longer worries about audience size or album sales or Spotify plays. Rather, her goal is to facilitate an emotional transfer between her and her audience, whether on record or, at some point soon, in person. “I want people to feel what I feel. And they’re not going to feel it unless I put those emotions into them,” she explains. “If I can make someone cry at my show, then I’ve done what I wanted to do.” m

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Cure, along with others such as Daniel Johnston and Russin’s own Community Garden bandmate Alex Raine, as specific inspirations for the EP. Burlingtonbased Russin, who uses gender-neutral pronouns, lists a collection of tunes on their Bandcamp page as a sort of road map to their own music. Russin plays bass with Community Garden, but the full range of their talents is on display with Math for Poets.

Opening track “What Even Is This?” has an in-the-pocket, college-rock-radio vibe that sets up the EP’s tone perfectly. Over a layer of soft synths and a driving beat courtesy of another Community Garden bandmate, Evan Raine, the guitars chime in brightly in the darkness. “I’ve been away / I’ve been disengaging / I’ve been fading,” Russin sings in a distant, high timbre. “I’m Trying” follows, and though it occupies the same sort of space as the opener, the two tracks don’t bleed together — a quality that can plague records with shoe-gaze DNA. Russin’s songwriting has a lot of character, which saves these songs from the fate of becoming background music. Clever little melodies hide throughout, and interesting guitar figures and keyboard swells color the EP in unexpected ways. Math for Poets hits its high point with “I Gave Myself a Headache,” a Wild Nothing-like piece of moody excellence. Russin rides a triumphant chord progression that’s unexpected:

Laying such an energetic element behind waves of reverb and ghostly vocals is like a musical misnomer. Like the rest of the EP, all the little touches form a background aggregate that matches Russin’s keen sense of melody. The result is a creation that is wholly accessible yet still sonically adventurous. On their Bandcamp page, Russin labels the EP “a naive study in home recording and writing music people might actually want to hear.” Both claims are slightly self-deprecating. For a home recording, the songs have a bright tonal quality and are clearly crafted by a talented musician. Engineering by Steven Yardley of the Pyros, and EP mixing by Dan Rome at Future Fields, elevate it above DIY status. In addition, Russin’s ability to create a sonic template that is identifiable both as their sound and as a love letter to the indie-rock genre helps Math for Poets stand out. Download it at remirussin. bandcamp.com. And don’t be afraid to play it for a nice drive.

Age. Imagine a prehistoric Romeo and Juliet. Like many projects in 2020, the album was largely recorded remotely. While indie-rock bands of four or five members could have recorded in basement studios with egg-carton-lined walls and USBcompatible microphones, Stone Crossed demanded something much more complex. A full vocal ensemble and a

band that spans everything from French horns to acoustic guitars create an album so good it’s hard to believe the musicians were located across the country. The production is solid, and the talent is impressive. Many experienced Broadway actors perform on the tracks, a testament to the appeal of Stern’s compositions. The performer who features most frequently — and who steals the show in this writer’s opinion — is Antonio Cipriano, a young actor and singer who originated the role of Phoenix in Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill. A clear and emotive tenor, Cipriano conveys the character’s youth and longing perfectly. Alongside Cipriano, the album is full of Broadway alums, including Krystina Alabado (Green Day’s American Idiot), Jon Rua (Hamilton) and Tony Awardnominated Celia Rose Gooding (Jagged Little Pill). The opening number, “In Stone,” emulates musicals such as Sweeney Todd and Hamilton by employing a narrator to

introduce the story. The track starts with a catchy, melodic motif that reappears throughout the rest of the musical and serves as a theme song for the two lovers, Stoney and Jewel. Most of the songs in Stone Crossed are on the lighter side emotionally, but tracks such as “Euphoria” and “Breathe” near the musical’s end seem to point toward a sadder, darker conclusion. But without access to the musical’s narrative, it’s hard to imagine how the story ends. Stylistically, the work straddles the line between Broadway and Disney, reminiscent of productions such as Wicked and Dear Evan Hansen. One can only hope that Stone Crossed follows in the footsteps of Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown and finds a home on the stage — not just to support a local artist, but because it is a genuinely enjoyable work that deserves to be both seen and heard. Stone Crossed (Studio Concept Album) is available on Spotify.

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My grandfather, Henry, was not an overly musical person, at least not in my company. So I only really have one memory of talking with him about music. I was a grown man, and he was in his twilight years, and I was driving him to my parents’ house. Disintegration by the Cure was playing on my car stereo, and he wrinkled his nose as if I’d farted. “That’s not driving music, Chris,” he said. A stern but clever man, Henry was wrong on this one. The Cure is excellent driving music. Is it weird that this memory came to me while listening to the new Remi Russin EP, Math for Poets? Not really. For one, the six-track collection leans heavily into new-wave territory, with washed-out guitars and trancelike beats (which makes it an ideal driving record, Henry). Also, Russin actually name-checks the

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Writing a musical is no easy feat. It’s simple enough to come up with a concept, and some composers may even venture as far as to write a song or two. But to write an entire work takes an immense level of commitment and talent. To then get that musical into workshops and have a major label release a concept album is something only a handful of people achieve. Burlington is home to one of them: Philip David Stern. Stone Crossed is Stern’s newest musical. The composer and executive director of New York Stage Originals released the concept album in May 2021. The work tells the story of two young lovers who live on opposite sides of Arkose, a fictional land set in the Stone

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ur streaming entertainment options are overwhelming — and this week, instead of exploring them, I visited Burlington’s reopened Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas. In the same screening room where I saw my last pre-pandemic movie (Emma), I watched Zola, a hit at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and perhaps the first-ever film based on a Twitter thread.

The deal

In October 2015, a young Detroit woman named A’Ziah “Zola” Wells King tweeted: “Y’all wanna hear a story about why me and this bitch here fell out?! It’s kinda long but full of suspense.” The tale that unfolded in 148 tiny posts mesmerized Twitter users with its dark humor and bizarre twists. Now it is a film, directed by Janicza Bravo (Lemon), in which Taylour Paige plays Zola, a waitress who strips on the side, and Riley Keough plays “this bitch,” aka Stefani. (The names in King’s story were changed for the film.) In the screen version, which also takes some material from David Kushner’s Rolling Stone piece on the viral thread, the two women meet at Zola’s workplace and hit it off immediately. Within a day, Stefani invites Zola on a road trip to Tampa, Fla., where she assures her that the two of them can make big bucks dancing at clubs. The women’s companions on the road trip are Stefani’s clueless, puppyish boyfriend (Nicholas Braun) and an older man known only as “X” (Colman Domingo), whom Stefani eventually admits is her pimp. Zola isn’t happy when she learns what kind of moneymaking activities X actually has in mind. Luckily for her, she has smarts and ingenuity on her side.

Will you like it?

In adapting King’s tweets into Zola, Bravo (who cowrote with Jeremy O. Harris) must have faced formidable decisions about tone. At its core, this is a story about sex trafficking, a crime with which the real person behind the X pseudonym was eventually charged. The story shouldn’t be an amusing thrill ride — and yet, as told by King on Twitter, it is. Her thread, which she freely admitted involved some hyperbole, belongs in the venerable tradition of the American tall tale. Guided by the narrator’s cocky, irreverent voice, we trust Zola to triumph over whatever she encounters. By telling us she 58

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REVIEW couldn’t help laughing at one disturbing juncture, Zola gives us the release valve of laughter, too. But a story enacted on screen is no longer under the sole control of its narrator. The film medium cuts the tall tale down to size and brings it closer to sober reality, even as Bravo employs stylistic devices to remind us we’re still seeing one person’s biased, creatively enhanced account. Zola narrates the movie in a lively voice-over. A recurring cuckoo sound effect evokes the Twitter medium. Mica Levi’s soundtrack is full of harp trills that suggest we’re watching a twisted fairy tale — the world’s seediest Disney princess movie. And at one point the story comes to a record-scratch halt so we can hear Stefani’s competing version of events, which is the movie’s funniest sequence. (“Everybody loved me,” she recounts repeatedly, preening.) Keough’s over-the-top performance is funny throughout, as are Paige’s reactions to her. It’s easy to see why Zola forms an instant bond with this party girl — and why that bond doesn’t survive a long car ride. As Stefani (who is white) prattles on

STRIPPING AND TRIPPING Keough and Paige play BFFs whose friendship won’t survive a wild road trip in Bravo’s indie.

tirelessly in her affected African American Vernacular English, we watch Zola’s expression morph from incredulity into borderline disgust. From then on, her justified annoyance with Stefani clashes with her empathy for this woman who is also, to some extent, a victim. The Twitter thread didn’t offer quite so much nuance. But it did offer up-front information that Bravo sometimes withholds to no clear purpose. When X gives Zola instructions, for instance, we see them interact in silhouette without hearing them — an arty effect, but not a helpful one. In scenes like this, the oblique aesthetic of indie film betrays the straightforward nature of the tale that Zola originally told. Other scenes, by contrast, have a hilarious bluntness. Throughout, viewers may wonder precisely what they’re watching and how they should react to it. That tonal shakiness may leave some confused. And if you hope for a redemptive takeaway, you’ll be disappointed. But the anarchic power and novelty of Zola’s story survive the transition from tweet to screen, proving that sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.

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• American Honey (2016; Showtime, Kanopy, rentable): In Andrea Arnold’s freewheeling indie, a teen girl takes off across the country with a traveling sales crew. Like Zola, the movie takes a fresh, uncondescending approach to life on the margins. • Tangerine (2015; Magnolia Selects, Kanopy, Tubi, Pluto TV, Vudu, Crackle): Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez light up the screen as sex workers and best friends who set out to teach an erring boyfriend a lesson in Sean Baker’s indie set in urban LA. • The Bling Ring (2013; Netflix, Lifetime Movie Club, Kanopy, rentable): In Zola, a put-it-all-out-there youth culture finds itself in an uneasy marriage with the more austere aesthetics of indie cinema. The same conflict shapes this drama from Sofia Coppola, the fact-based story of a group of teenage thieves who steal from celebrities. MARGO T HARRI S O N margot@sevendaysvt.com

NEW IN THEATERS BLACK WIDOW: The Marvel Universe returns to the big screen with a showcase for the titular superhero (Scarlett Johansson) in a mission that takes place between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. With Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz. Cate Shortland (Lore) directed. (133 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Marquis, Stowe, Roxy, Sunset) THE LONELIEST WHALE: FINDING 52: This documentary from Joshua Zeman (Cropsey) follows scientists on the quest for a whale that may have spent its entire life in solitude, prompting reflections on human loneliness. (90 min, PG. Savoy)

NOW PLAYING THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESSHH The “boss baby” from the 2017 animated hit is all grown up with a boss baby niece of his own (voiced by Amy Sedaris) in this sequel. Tom McGrath directed. (97 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Marquis, Sunset, Welden) THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO ITHH1/2 A murder suspect uses demonic possession as a defense in the latest installment of the horror franchise, starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Michael Chaves directed. (112 min, R. Sunset) CRUELLAHHH Disney gives the villain of 101 Dalmations her own live-action prequel, with Emma Stone playing her as a young aspiring fashion designer. Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) directed. (134 min, PG-13. Roxy) F9: THE FAST SAGAHHH Everyone’s favorite “family” finally returns, with a now-vast cast and a plot involving sibling rivalry between Dom (Vin Diesel) and his little bro (John Cena). Justin Lin again directed. (145 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Fairlee, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) THE FOREVER PURGEHH1/2 As the dystopian action franchise continues, a gang decides to make the government-mandated 12 hours of lawlessness permanent. Everardo Gout directed. (103 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Sunset, Welden) THE HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARDH1/2 In this sequel to the hit action comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Salma Hayak complicates the bromance between Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds. Patrick Hughes directed. (99 min, R. Essex) IN THE HEIGHTSHHHH Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical about the dreamers of New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood comes to the screen, directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians). (143 min, PG-13. Playhouse, Roxy, Stowe) NOBODYHHH1/2 Bob Odenkirk plays a put-upon dad who goes on a Death Wish-style vigilante spree in this action flick from director Ilya Naishuller. With Connie Nielsen and RZA. (92 min, R. Sunset)

PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAYHH The titular bunny meets some shady characters in the city in the second family animation based on Beatrix Potter’s tales. Will Gluck directed. (93 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Sunset)

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A QUIET PLACE PART IIHHH1/2 Terrorized by monsters that hunt by sound, a family must venture outside its farm enclave in this sequel to the horror hit, starring Emily Blunt. John Krasinski again directed. (97 min, PG-13. Essex, Roxy, Sunset)

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SUMMER OF SOUL (… OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED)HHHHH Questlove directed this documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and its celebration of Black culture, which won two major Sundance Film Festival awards. (117 min, PG-13. Roxy, Savoy)

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WEREWOLVES WITHINHHH1/2 Lycanthropes aren’t the only problem for a snowed-in, ideologically divided small town in this offbeat horror-comedy based on the Ubisoft game. Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub star; Josh Ruben directed. (97 min, R. Savoy)

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ZOLAHHHH An epic Twitter thread becomes an indie film about the road-trip misadventures that result after a stripper (Taylour Paige) meets a new friend (Riley Keough) who promises her easy money. Janicza Bravo directed. (90 min, R. Roxy; reviewed by M.H. 7/7)

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MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com

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MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS: 222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

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SAT., JUL. 31 WAYSIDE FARM, BROOKFIELD

THE SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com

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Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 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.

film

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: Moviegoers join scientists on a journey through a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 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.

TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES: Each Wednesday, the Essex Experience Green serves as the grounds for a mini festival featuring food trucks, a beer trailer and live bands. Essex Experience, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@doubleevermont.com.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: Veiga Grétarsdóttir attempts to become the first person to kayak 2,000 kilometers counterclockwise around Iceland. This 2020 documentary is available for online viewing from the Vermont International Film Foundation. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, info@vtiff.org. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: A cold, icy land is revealed as stunning, still-pristine and home to an incredible variety of life. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 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. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: An educational and entertaining film takes viewers on an epic adventure through some of Earth’s wildest landscapes. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy

‘LES NÔTRES’: When 13-year-old Magalie refuses to identify her unborn baby’s father, suspicion among townsfolk reaches a boiling point. Presented by the Vermont International Film Foundation. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, info@vtiff.org. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: A masseur named Zhenia enters the lives of the wealthy residents of a gated community, bringing his hypnotic presence and quasi-magical abilities with him. Shown online by the Vermont International Film Festival. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, info@vtiff.org. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: The work, struggles and impact of American writers Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams come into focus in this dual-portrait documentary shown online by the Vermont International Film

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food & drink

BROCCOLI BAR HAPPY HOUR: Foodies top off their Pingala Café vegan meals with Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream scoops, as well as friendly games of frisbee golf. Fisher Brothers Farm, Shelburne, 5-8 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 846-7370.

health & fitness

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: Humans boost their strength and balance through gentle flowing movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3322. TAI CHI: SUN-STYLE 73: A sequence of slow, controlled movements aids in strength and balance. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 11:20 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-3322.

music

BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: JOHN TOWNSEND: The Burlington singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist treats listeners to tunes from his 2020 album Bound to Be. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Lakeside picnickers enjoy food-truck fare, a beer garden, kids’ activities and live entertainment. Attendees on two wheels make use of free bike valet service. Leddy Park, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123.

BEN & JERRY’S CONCERTS ON THE GREEN: OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW: Nashville grooves head north when the Grammy Award-winning string band delivers foot-stomping Americana. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. $44-48; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 652-0777.

MARKET ON THE GREEN: Meat, cheese, ice cream and veggies are among the local products available for purchase at this weekly marketplace. Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555.

ECHO SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: PETE SUTHERLAND & OLIVER SCANTON: Lake Champlain serves as a natural backdrop for a family-friendly set by two-thirds of the folk trio Pete’s Posse. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-10; free for kid members; cash bar. Info, 864-1848.

WEEKLY WINE TASTING: Themed in-store tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a wine region, grape variety, style of wine or producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: Following leads from a downloaded clue sheet, participants seek porch quilts placed throughout the Randolph area. East Valley Community Group, East Randolph. $5. Info, eastvalleycg@gmail.com.

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.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Compositions by Schuloff, Benjamin and Mozart ring out by way of GMCMF artist faculty members. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30-9 p.m. $25; free for students. Info, 503-1220. MUSIC ON THE HILL: ROSE HIP JAM: Kerry Rosenthal, Steve Glazer and Eric Bronstein play an energetic mix of folk, country and Delta blues. Picnics are welcome. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 6:30 p.m. $5; free for kids under 5. Info, 457-3500. SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate on Zoom for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Free. Info, jack_cr2@yahoo.com.

outdoors

BUTTERFLY BONANZA: If you plant it, they will come! Participants peep the winged insects that visit the park’s perennial and wildflower gardens. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. HERE BE DRAGONFLIES: Entomology enthusiasts capture and identify species during this basic introduction to the longbodied insects. B-Side Beach, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. LET IT GROW: A guided tour of the Little River’s habitat restoration

area reveals how removing invasive plants yields wildflower gardens that attract pollinators, birds and dragonflies. B-Side Beach, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: Outdoorsy types search for signs of fur-bearing animals and make plaster-ofparis track casts to take home. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: Flashlight holders spy denizens of dusk on a journey to 19th-century settlement ruins, where spooky Vermont tales await. History Hike lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $24; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. PLANTS THAT HELP & PLANTS THAT HURT: On a botany walk, outdoors lovers get to know medicinal, poisonous and edible species growing in Vermont state parks. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: Presented by Project Y Theatre and the Women in Theatre Festival, this new musical takes audience members on a comedic journey into the world of online dating in the coronavirus era. Donations. Info, michole@projectytheatre.org.

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agriculture

CROP MOB: PEOPLE’S FARM: Volunteers lend a hand on a farm growing crops for people experiencing food insecurity. Intervale Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 540-6400.

business

MARKETING BEYOND BUSINESS AS USUAL: In a five-session Center for Women & Enterprise series, instructors dissect business fundamentals, branding, messaging and connecting with customers. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 391-4870.

environment

URINE MY GARDEN: Students of this weekly webinar learn how nutrients from urine can promote flourishing gardens and a healthier watershed. 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, julia@richearthinstitute.org.

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FEAST & FIELD MARKET: Prepared foods and kids’ music by Mister Chris and Friends are on the menu at a pastoral party. Fable Farm Fermentory, Barnard, children’s set, 5:30 p.m.; adult material, 7

p.m. $5-20; preregister; limited space. Info, feastandfield@gmail. com. SOBU NITE OUT: Friends, families and neighbors mingle amid live music and mouthwatering cuisine. Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4107.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.7. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.7. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.7. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.7. ‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.7. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.7. SUNSET SERIES AT SWIFT HOUSE INN/SUMMER OF SCORSESE: ‘ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE’: Picnic dinners and drinks prime cinephiles for an al fresco screening of this 1974 drama starring Ellen Burstyn as a widow seeking a new life as a singer. See calendar spotlight. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, dinner, 6:30 p.m.; movie, 8:30 p.m. $16; $70 for series pass. Info, info@middfilmfest.org. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.7.

food & drink

MAVERICK MARKET: High-quality products from Vermont artisans, as well as food-truck fare and live musicians, populate a weekly bazaar. Essex Experience, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 238-3934. POP-UP ART CAFÉ: Art and live music meet tapas and wine at a cultural convergence hosted by Gallery on the Green owners Chip and Opal Evans. Soulfully Good Café, Woodstock, 6-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink; preregister. Info, 457-7395. VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods, crafts and hot eats spice up Thursday afternoons. Vergennes City Park, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.7. THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Live music sets the tone as adults vie for prizes in games of cornhole and disc golf. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 583-6590.

music

BEN & JERRY’S CONCERTS ON THE GREEN: OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW: See WED.7, SOLD OUT. DJ SEAN: LIVEMIXKINGS: The professional DJ and MC spins his signature mixes. Courtyard, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 603-646-2422.

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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Classical music carries through the air as a string quartet performs outdoors as part of the Close to Home and Far Afield concert series. Barrows House Restaurant, Dorset, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5741.

‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.7.

outdoors

FINDING BIRDS BY EAR: Fans of feathered fliers meet some of the 86 different species that live in and around the park. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4 p.m. $24; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. STREAM SAFARI: Dip nets in hand, nature lovers survey shady waterways. Nature Trail, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Meet at the top of the dam. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.7. ‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: Penned by Katori Hall, this theater work is a moving exploration of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $25-34. Info, 518-962-4449.

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bazaars

ART WALK & SIDEWALK SALE: Locals stroll historic Main Street, visiting St. Albans merchants and visual artists along the way. Downtown St. Albans. Free. Info, 524-1500.

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PIZZA & MUSIC BY THE POND: A wood-fire oven warms pies composed of local ingredients. Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen, pizza, 5-8 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m. $24-32; free for kids 4 and under; BYOB; preregister. Info, 247-6735. SOURDOUGH BREAD & HAND PUPPET GIVEAWAY: Social distancing and masks are required as folks pick up complimentary loaves and puppets from the socially conscious theater group. Distribution takes place in front of the theater farmhouse with signs for guidance. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.

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LIVE MUSIC ON THE LAWN: AL’S PALS: Classic rock favorites by the likes of Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix keep the vibe high. Bolton Valley Resort, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3444.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.7.

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‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.7. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.7.

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‘GREASE’: Sandy and Danny find summer love in the famed musical about the students of Rydell High School. Norma Patterson Drive-In, Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rutland, 8:45 p.m. $25 per vehicle; limited space. Info, 775-0903.

BOSS UP!: Elisabeth Waller of Elisabeth Waller Photography snaps professional head shots for women job seekers. Diddle & Zen, Panton, noon-2 p.m. Pay what you can; preregister; limited space. Info, info@elisabethwaller.com.

‘GREMLINS’: Don’t get them wet! A horde of multiplying monsters overruns a small town in this campy 1984 horror flick shown on a drive-in screen. Estabrook Park, Brandon, 8:45 p.m. $25 per vehicle; limited space. Info, 775-0903.

GREEN STATE GARDENER BLOCK PARTY: Rain or shine, revelers celebrate the opening of Upstate Elevator Supply and Green State Gardener’s new location with live bands, Zero Gravity beverages, food-truck fare and a seed swap. Dead Sessions, Blackwolf and Shhh perform. Green State Gardener, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Free. Info, cs@greenstategardener. com.

‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.7. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.7. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.7.

JIMMY BUFFETT NIGHT: Calling all Parrotheads: Kick back on a themed cruise aboard the Northern Star. Newport City Dock, 6-8 p.m. $50. Info, 487-0234.

food & drink

POP-UP ART CAFÉ: See THU.8. RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: An open-air marketplace featuring live music connects cultivators and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@ richmondfarmersmarketvt.org.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.7.

health & fitness

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.7, 10-10:45 a.m.

music

BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: ALIT: Guitar in hand, the Royalton singer-songwriter serves up original pop-rock songs. See calendar spotlight. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD: GOLFSTROM: Toting blankets or chairs, audience members assemble outside for an eclectic mix of folk and pop songs from the 1930s through ’60s with origins ranging from Russia to France to Mexico. Bennington Museum, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 447-1571. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: “Mysterious Beauty,” a program performed by artist faculty members, showcases compositions by Cage, Takemitsu, Tailleferre and Brahms. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30-9 p.m. $25; free for students. Info, 503-1220. KAT WRIGHT: The Queen City songbird turns heads with soulful vocal stylings. Glorious Leader open. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, picnics

‘TWENTY TWENTY / TWENTY TWENTY-ONE: DANCE-THEATER FOR COLLECTIVE LIBERATION’: Outdoor dance-theater performances organized by Vermontbased Loom Ensemble invite viewers to imagine a more beautiful world in 2021. Lyman Point Park, White River Junction, 6 p.m. $10-15; pay what you wish for BIPOC audience members. Info, 845-379-1851.

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Born Entertainer Singer, songwriter and musician Alison Turner, also known as AliT, is a performer through and through. When the pandemic brought her live concert schedule to a screeching halt, the South Royalton resident created her own virtual venue: She hosted a Facebook Live show called AliTV most Fridays, entertaining fans with her original pop-rock songs, as well as themed cover nights. Turner, her guitar and a bejeweled pedalboard are back in front of a live audience as part of Burlington City Arts’ outdoor lunchtime concert series. For a preview of Turner’s music, check out her 2021 offering The Makeover, an album of reworked songs from her early catalog. BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: ALIT Friday, July 9, 12:30 p.m., at Burlington City Hall Park. Free. Info, 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org. available for pickup, 5 p.m.; show, 6:30 p.m. $8-20; preregister. Info, 533-2000. MORETOWN OPEN MIC: Family-friendly music, short plays and spoken-word pieces entertain audience members. 7-10 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, shloinky@gmail. com. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: See THU.8, Pittsford Village Farm.

outdoors

Baird. Meet on the library lawn. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.

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theater

ART WALK & SIDEWALK SALE: See FRI.9.

‘ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’: Audience members of all ages follow the White Rabbit into a world of talking animals, comic royalty and a frantic tea party in a Valley Players production starring adult actors. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30-9 p.m. $12. Info, 583-1674.

FINDING BIRDS BY EAR: See THU.8, 10 a.m.

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.7.

talks

‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: See THU.8, 7:30 p.m.

WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ON CURRENT EVENTS: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion led by Sandy

bazaars

TAG SALE: Donated items find new homes. Pittsford Historical Society, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 483-2040.

dance

MUSTERING THE COLONIAL MILITIA: Reenactors re-create an encampment of colonial militia members who were training to reinforce American forces in Canada in 1776. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Regular admission, $6-12; free for kids under 5. Info, 865-4556.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.7. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.7. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.7. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.7. ‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.7. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.7. ‘SOUL’: A middle school band teacher and a precocious soul named 22 explore some of life’s biggest questions in this 2020 animated film. Kemeny Courtyard, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 9 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.7.

BANDWAGON SUMMER SERIES: SUBJECT:MATTER: The Boston-based dance company food & drink demonstrates rhythm in motion BURLINGTON FARMERS in “Songbook,” a program of MARKET: Dozens of stands overclassic tap and jazz with fresh flow with seasonal produce, flowtwists. BYO chair or blanket to ers, artisan wares and prepared this outdoor show. School for foods. 345 Pine St., Burlington, 9 International Training Graduate Institute, Brattleboro, 6 p.m. $18-20; free for kids under 12. Info, SAT.10 P.62 451-0053. SEVEN DAYS JULY 7-14, 2021 61

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a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, manager@ burlingtonfarmersmarket.org. CRAFTSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Food, drink, crafts and familyfriendly entertainment are on the menu at an emporium of local merchandise. Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 755-9030. POP-UP ART CAFÉ: See THU.8. WAITSFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, waitsfieldmarketmanager@ gmail.com. WEEKLY WINE TASTING: See WED.7, Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Stowe, noon-4 p.m. Info, 585-7717.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.7.

music

BEN & JERRY’S CONCERTS ON THE GREEN: GUSTER: Fans rock out to songs from the indie rock band’s 2019 album, Look Alive. Henry Jamison opens. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. $47-51; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 652-0777. BOOGIE ON THE BAYOU: Six-piece band Mango Jam keep the dance floor full with their straight-ahead zydeco, as well as New Orleansinspired funk, reggae and ska. Light supper and dessert are available for purchase. Meeting House on the Green, East Fairfield, 5-7 p.m. $10. Info, 827-6626. DANA BOLTON FLOTILLA CONCERT: Zach Nugent, Kat Wright, the Grippo Funk Band and the Nth Power lend their talents to a waterfront fundraiser for the Dana Bolton Legacy Fund. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 2-9 p.m. $500 for dock seating; free to attend by boat; preregister. Info, 864-2499. SKY BLUE BOYS: The bluegrass duo kicks off Chandler Center for the Arts’ Live&Out! outdoor concert series with ballads, parlor songs and sacred numbers. Farr’s Hill, Randolph, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 728-9878. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: See THU.8, Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 3 p.m.

outdoors

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: Hikers explore the trails on a route they plan with a park interpreter. Park Office, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 3 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: See WED.7. STREAM SAFARI: See THU.8, 2 p.m. TROUT DAY: Aspiring anglers absorb casting instruction, fly-tying demos and fly-selection tips. The Umbrella Bar offers food and drinks. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 583-6590.

theater

‘ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’: See FRI.9, 3-4:30 & 7:30-9 p.m. ‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.7.

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‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: See THU.8, 7:30 p.m. PLATO’S ‘ION’: What is the nature of inspiration? Plato addresses the arts in this dialogue written around 380 BC. Proceeds from this Agora Theoria production benefit the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts. 8-8:40 p.m. $5 minimum. Info, info@ agoratheoria.org.

ART WALK & SIDEWALK SALE: See FRI.9. #BTVFLEA: Marketgoers browse a multifarious mix of local artwork and vintage household goods. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, Burlington, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 488-5766.

dance

‘TWENTY TWENTY / TWENTY TWENTY-ONE: DANCE-THEATER FOR COLLECTIVE LIBERATION’: See SAT.10.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: A brief assembly paves the way for a program on the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum’s new exhibit on the Abenaki people. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, grayann8@aol. com. WHO IS SYLVIA 40TH ANNIVERSARY BEACH PAJAMA PARTY: Draped in throwback beach and loungewear, folks help the Woodstock vintage clothing store celebrate four decades in business. East End Park, Woodstock, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-1110.

fairs & festivals

MUSTERING THE COLONIAL MILITIA: See SAT.10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

film

food & drink

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce,

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‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.7. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.7. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.7.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.7.

language

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION SOCIAL HOUR: Cocktails in hand, francophones fine-tune their French-language conversation skills via Zoom. 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@aflcr.org.

SUN.11 bazaars

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.7.

music

Scorsese’s Softer Side Each Thursday through the first week in August, the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival shows a movie by master director Martin Scorsese. Presented in partnership with Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater and Swift House Inn, the Sunset Series at Swift House Inn/Summer of Scorsese starts with the 1974 drama Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. The film, shown outdoors under a large tent, stars Ellen Burstyn as a widow seeking a fresh start as a singer. She “gives audiences a chance to see [Scorsese’s] take on romantic love,” states MNFF artistic director Jay Craven in a press release. Prescreening picnic dinners and drinks are available from the inn’s restaurant, Jessica’s, starting at 6:30 p.m. SUNSET SERIES AT SWIFT HOUSE INN/SUMMER OF SCORCESE: ‘ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE’ Thursday, July 8, 8:30 p.m., at Swift House Inn in Middlebury. $16; $70 for series pass. Info, info@middfilmfest.org, middfilmfest.org. honey, meats, coffee and prepared foods from seasonal vendors at an outdoor marketplace. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, farmersmarket@ downtownwinooski.org.

ROCHESTER CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY: History meets music in a baroque concert performed on period instruments. Federated Church of Rochester, 4-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-9234.

games

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: See THU.8, Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, 3 p.m.

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.7.

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BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND: Local musicians present a varied program of marches, show tunes and pop classics. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonconcertband@gmail. com. FIRST: EARTH SUMMER SERIES: KERUBO: Originally from Kenya, the Afro-jazz artist captivates audience members with her blend of blues, jazz and traditional African music. Poet and environmental speaker Elaine Pentaleri gives a short preconcert reading. Isham Family Farm, Williston, 3 p.m. $15. Info, 989-4112. LEVITT AMP ST. JOHNSBURY MUSIC SERIES: HUDOST: Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines are the core musicians in this neo-folk world rock ensemble. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

WESTFORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: CHRISTINE MALCOLM & BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE: Original Americana folk numbers fill the evening air. BYO seating. Westford Common, food trucks, 6 p.m.; music, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 363-0930.

outdoors

TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: See THU.8, 11:30 a.m.

talks

DAVE BROWN: Speaking in an outdoor tent, Brown recounts his experiences transforming local wood into canoe paddles, snowshoes and other useful items. Craftsbury Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.

theater

‘ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’: See FRI.9, 3-4:30 p.m. ‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.7.

‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’: See THU.8.

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BACK ROADS READINGS: CHARD DENIORD & SYDNEY LEA: A pair of former Vermont poet laureates gives voice to original works under a tent. A reception and book signing follow. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4956.

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GARDEN PESTS & DISEASES: Transition Town Jericho hosts Ann Hazelrigg, director of the University of Vermont Plant Diagnostic Clinic, via Zoom as she advises on cultivating a flourishing garden in spite of unwanted elements. 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, ttjericho. vt@gmail.com.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.7. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.7. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.7.

SAMBATUCADA OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s own samba street percussion band welcomes new members. No experience or instruments required. Call to confirm location. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

outdoors

HEART OF SUMMER BIRD MONITORING: Experienced birders lead a morning excursion in search of various species in their natural habitats. Office Building, Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7:30-9 a.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 434-3068.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.7.

TUE.13 business

RECONNECT WITH RUTLAND: A MEETUP FOR WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS: Lunches and folding chairs in hand, women entrepreneurs converge on the park for an in-person networking opportunity. Main Street Park, Rutland, noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-0219. VERMONT CENTER FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LUNCH & LEARN: IS IT TIME TO TRANSFORM GRIND CULTURE?: Waterbear Planet founder Sharon Unis dives into strategies for avoiding burnout. noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 866-232-9423.

community

HOMESHARING INFO SESSION: Locals learn to make the most of spare space in their homes by hosting compatible housemates. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@homesharevermont. org.

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for an ongoing practice session. Proof of vaccination required. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5; free for Vermont Swings students. Info, 864-8382.

fairs & festivals

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: A DOGFRIENDLY FESTIVAL SERIES: Pets and their people spend summer evenings amid live music, local artisans and good company, thanks to Bellcate School Dog Treats. Price Chopper, Essex Junction, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 309-8762.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.7.

talks

VERMONT LAW SCHOOL’S HOT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LECTURE SERIES: Boston College Law School professor David Wirth considers “The Biden Administration and the International Environment.” noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, ccollins@ vermontlaw.edu.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.7.

WED.14 education

‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.7.

VIRTUAL EXPLORE CHAMPLAIN OPEN HOUSE: Potential students scope out Champlain College, an institution included in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings 2021 list of most innovative schools. 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 625-0201.

‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.7.

fairs & festivals

‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.7. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.7. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.7.

‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.7.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.7.

health & fitness

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.7, 10-11 a.m.

language

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATIONS: Francophones and French-language learners meet pour parler la belle langue. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 343-5166.

music

CONCERT ON THE COMMON: ANNIE & THE HEDONISTS: The four-piece band gives an outdoor performance rooted in acoustic blues, jazz and Americana. Fairlee Town Common, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, contact@fairleearts.org. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Classical music carries through the air as the VSO’s Jukebox String Quartet performs outdoors as part of the Close to Home and Far Afield concert series. Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5741. VERMONT’S FREEDOM & UNITY CHORUS REHEARSAL: Regardless of age, race or gender, singers lift their voices in songs that represent the ongoing struggle for justice. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $35. Info, vermontsfreedomandunity chorus@gmail.com.

TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES: See WED.7.

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‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.7. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.7. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.7.

food & drink

BROCCOLI BAR HAPPY HOUR: See WED.7. LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: See WED.7. MARKET ON THE GREEN: See WED.7. WEEKLY WINE TASTING: See WED.7.

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FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.7. TAI CHI: SUN-STYLE 73: See WED.7.

holidays

CHAINE DU VERMONT: A BASTILLE DAY FÊTE: Hotel Vermont presents “A Celebration of Bread and Roses,” a multicourse meal supporting Common Roots. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. $200. Info, 651-5023.

music

BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: MOON SHELLS: Maggie Shar, Brian Slattery, Laura Murawski, Molly Merrett and Charlie Shaw draw from the traditional music of Appalachia, Louisiana and West Africa. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. HOT TUNA: The psychedelic blues songsters delve into 50 years of material. David Grisman Trio opens. Flynn Main Stage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $48.50-69.50. Info, 863-5966. MUSIC ON THE HILL: ARTISTRIO: Picnickers perk up their ears for a lively mix of jazz, blues and Latin sounds. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 6:30 p.m. $5; free for kids under 5. Info, 457-3500. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: A brass quintet performs outdoors as part of the Close to Home and Far Afield concert series. Pinnacle Ski & Sports, Stowe, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5741.

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‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.7. ‘AN ILIAD’: A solitary storyteller interweaves contemporary references into a distillation of Homer’s epic poem in this Obie Award-winning solo show. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 7:30 p.m. $5074. Info, 824-5288. m

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art VT FOLKLIFE SUMMER INSTITUTE: Curious about community-led interviewing? Interested in digital media production and cultural documentation? Join the Vermont Folklife Center for a 10-day hybrid online/ in-person field school. The course includes an introduction to digital media making with a critical lens on documentary work and the ethics of representation. Aug. 2-13, Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-noon; 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $800/45hour course, w/ 3 graduate credits avail.; funded fellowships avail. Location: Vermont Folklife Center/Virtual, Middlebury or all Virtual. Info: Sasha Antohin, 3884964, aantohin@vermontfolklife center.org.vermontfolklifecenter. org/summer-institute.

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DRAWING: Four weeks. Learn a variety of drawing techniques from Ashley Stagner, including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadows. Students work with a variety of drawing media, including pencil, ink and charcoal in this supportive and fun class. All levels of experience are welcome. Materials provided. Thu., Jul. 15-Aug. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlington cityarts.org. DRAWING: Four weeks. Learn drawing techniques, including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students work with a variety of drawing media, including pencil, ink and charcoal in this supportive and fun class. All levels of experience welcome. Includes all materials. Wed., Jul. 14-Aug. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $120. Location: BCA Studios, Zoom class. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

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PRINTMAKING: Four weeks. This class introduces you to basic printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. You’ll learn about the studio’s equipment and materials and discover techniques such as block printing with linoleum and monoprinting. Includes basic supplies. No previous experience needed. Thu., Jul. 15-Aug. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINTING: Four weeks. Create personal artwork through drawing or tracing images. Print multiple copies of your design on paper and a tote bag. Materials included and are yours to keep when class ends. Students share designs, inspiration and encouragement to keep creating. Includes four hours of instruction and all materials. Tue., Jul. 13-Aug. 3, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $80. Location: BCA Studios, Zoom class. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINTING: Four weeks. Using screen printing techniques, learn to design and print T-shirts, posters, fine art and more! Learn transferring and printing images using hand-drawn or digital imagery. No experience necessary. Includes use of studio equipment and basic supplies. Students can bring their own screens or rent one through the studio. Wed., Jul. 14-Aug. 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-4157, kwilliams@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlington cityarts.org. WATERCOLOR: Four weeks. Learn how to paint with watercolor. This class will focus on observational painting from still life, landscape and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light and shade. No experience necessary. Includes all basic materials. Wed., Jul. 14-Aug. 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $180. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlington cityarts.org.

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY: Four weeks. Explore the traditional, analog, black-andwhite darkroom! Learn to expose black-and-white film, process film, and make prints. 35mm film, paper and darkroom supplies included. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera and an exposed roll of black-and-white film to the first class. Wed., Jul. 14-Aug. 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $145. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Photography expert Mark La Rosa guides you through basic camera controls such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO ratings, shooting in RAW, lens choices, metering techniques and more. Photos shared for group critiques. Students need a DSLR or digital mirrorless camera. You’ll receive five 8.5x11-inch archival prints of your selected images. Mon., Jul. 12-Aug. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $120. Location: BCA Studios, Zoom. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PAINTING OUTSIDE: Join local painter Natasha Bogar in this fun and supportive outdoor painting class. Learning traditional en plein air (painting outside) techniques, paint a beautiful Burlington landscape using acrylic paints. Outside class: Dress accordingly and note the rain date. Bring water and bagged lunch. No experience necessary. Includes all basic materials. Sat., Jul. 17, (rain date Sun., Jul. 18), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $90. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington.

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climbing CLIMBING CLINICS AND LESSONS: Come to Petra Cliffs and start or improve your climbing. We offer evening three-week adult coed and women’s clinics that run regularly beginning the first week of every month. Intro, intermediate and lead climbing levels. Private lessons can be catered to individual needs and schedules. 3-week clinics: weekday evenings. Private lessons: anytime. Cost: $160/3 2-hour sessions for clinics, varying costs for members, multiple

sign-ups. Location: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, 105 Briggs St., Burlington. Info: Andrea Charest, 657-3872, info@petracliffs.com. petracliffs.com.

drumming DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING: JOIN US!: New hybrid classes (Zoom and in-person) starting! Taiko, Tue. and Wed. Djembe, Wed. Kids and Parents, Tue. and Wed. COVID-19-free rental instruments, curbside pickup, too. Private Hybrid Conga lessons by appointment. Let’s prepare for future drumming outdoors. Schedule/register online. Location: Online & in-person at Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255. burlingtontaiko.org.

gardening FIRST THURSDAYS IN THE GARDEN: Join Red Wagon staff for a walk behind the scenes of our gardens and greenhouses! Each month we’ll see what’s growing and offer guidance for harvesting and using the bounty of the season. Children and families are welcome. Cost: Free, but capacity is limited. Sign up at our website! Thu., Aug. 5, Sep. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Julie Rubaud, sarah.m@redwagonplants.com, redwagonplants.com. GROW A REGNERATIVE GARDEN: For backyard gardeners awake to the climate crisis: Our master gardener will teach you how to regenerate your soil with cover crops, bokashi composting and other, tested carbonsequestration techniques. Daily guided meditations in the garden, forests and meadows to reconnect you to this precious earth and all its inhabitants. Jul. 31-Aug. 14. Cost: $860/2week regenerative gardening & meditation program. Location: Karme Choling Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Ln., Barnet. Info: Mike de Give, 633-2384-3122,

mdegive@karmecholing.org, karmecholing.org/ program?id=6668. KNOW AND GROW YOUR CHICORY: Preparing for Chicory Week celebrations in October, join Red Wagon founder Julie Rubaud and herbalist Sophie Cassel as we talk chicory, from roadside weed and venerated medicinal herb to radicchios and endives that grace our dinner tables. This class is for the radicchio lovers and the uninitiated alike. Tue., Jul. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, sarah.m@ redwagonplants.com, redwagonplants.com. WILDCRAFTED MEDICINE MAKING & HERB WALK WORKSHOP: Set in the beautiful fields and meadows of Free Verse Farm in Chelsea. Learn ethical and traditional techniques for harvesting, drying and remedymaking common herbs, plus teablending techniques! Attendees go home with some herbs. Bring a lunch to picnic on the farm once the workshop concludes. Preregistration required. Sat., Jul. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30. Location: Free Verse Farm, 34 Baraw Hill Rd., Chelsea. Info: Livy Bulger, 434-7153, livy@nofavt.org, nofavt.org.

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martial arts AIKIDO CLASSES AND WORKSHOP: Discover the dynamic, flowing martial art of aikido. Learn how to relax under pressure and how aikido cultivates core power, fitness and resiliency. Aikido techniques emphasize throws, pinning techniques and internal power. Introductory

classes for Adults and Youth begin on July 6th. Visitors are always welcome! Mon. through Wed. and Sat. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youth & families. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 PIne St., Burlington. Info: Benjamin Pincus, 951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: This school was developed to communicate the importance of proper, legitimate and complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. We cover fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a realistic approach to self-defense training skills in a friendly, safe and positive environment. All are welcome; no experience required. Develop confidence, strength and endurance. Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes was born and raised on the shores of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Earning his black belt and representing the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team, Julio “Foca” went on to become a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion, three-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion and two-time IBJJF World JiuJitsu Champion! Julio “Foca” is the only CBJJP, USBJJF and IBJJF-certified seventh-degree coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense instructor under late grand master Carlson Gracie Sr. currently teaching in the USA. Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

shamanism APPRENTICESHIP IN SHAMANISM: Rare opportunity to apprentice locally in a shamanic tradition. To read and learn about this offering, go to heartofthehealer.org. For more details, including cost, location and times, please email thomas.mock1444@ gmail.com or text 369-4331. Five weekends over a year; first one Jul. 30-Aug. 1, 2021. Location: St. Albans. Info: Thomas Mock, 369-4331, thomas.mock1444@ gmail.com.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Whether you are new to yoga or have been at it for years, you’ll find the support you need to awaken your practice. Now offering outdoor in-person classes overlooking Lake Champlain! Livestream and recorded classes continue. Flexible pricing based on your needs, scholarships avail. Single class: $0-15. Weekly membership: $10-25. 10-class pass: $140. New student special: $20 for 3 classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO B.C.O. — OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE VI LIVABLE WAGES SECTIONS 21-81 DEFINITIONS AND 21-84 ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE 5.08 Sponsor: Councilor Mason; City Attorney’s Office, Ordinance Committee First reading: 05/10/21 Referred to: Ordinance Committee Second reading: 06/28/21 Action: adopted Date: 06/28/21 Signed by Mayor: 06/30/21 Published: 07/07/21 Effective: 07/28/21

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Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent that they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the Act 250 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

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No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before July 27, 2021, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting

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The District 4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51—Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1337.”

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That Chapter 21, Article VI Livable Wages of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Sections 21-81 and 21-84 thereof to read as follows: 21-80 As written. 21-81 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

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SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and that is independent of the partiesCity contractors it is monitoring. (f) through (j) As written. 21-82 and 21-83 As written. 21-84 Enforcement. (a) and (b) As written. (c) The City of Burlington shall appoint a one or more designated accountability monitors that shall have the authority: (1) To inform and educate covered employers and their employees of about all applicable provisions of this article and other applicable laws, codes, and regulations; (2) To create a telephonic and electronic accountability system under this article that shall be available at all timeswork with the chief administrative officer to create a system to receive complaints under this article; (3) To establish and implement a system for processing employees’ complaints under this article, including a system for investigating complaints and determining their initial credibility visit work sites of City contractors (and their sub-contractors) or communicate directly with contractors’ employees to check for compliance with this ordinance; and (4) To assist the chief administrative officer to conduct periodic audits of payroll and leave records of covered employees; and (45) To refer credible complaints to the city attorney’s office for potential enforcement action under this article and assist in enforcement actions. The designated accountability monitor shall forward to the City of Burlington all credible complaints of violations within ten (10) days of their receipt. (d) through (j) As written. 21-85 through 21-89 As written. * Material stricken out deleted. ** Material underlined added. CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE, AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO B.C.O. – OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART SECTIONS 21-120 THROUGH 21-123 ORDINANCE 5.09 Sponsors: Councilor Paul, Burlington City Arts, Ordinance Committee First reading: 03/22/21 Referred to: Ordinance Committee Second reading: 06/28/21 Action: adopted Date: 06/28/21 Signed by Mayor: 06/30/21 Published: 07/07/21 Effective: 07/28/21 It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of Burlington as follows: That Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by adding a new article, Article X, Percent for Public Art, thereto to read as follows: ARTICLE X. PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART 21-120 Purpose. (a) Name. This Ordinance shall be known as the Percent for Public Art Ordinance. (b) Purposes. The purpose of this Article is to provide funding for public art in capital projects funded wholly or in part by the City of Burlington. Public art strengthens public places and enhances and promotes Burlington’s identity as a livable, creative city and a desirable place to live, work and visit. The purpose of the Percent for Public Art

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Ordinance is to provide funding to involve artists in the design, implementation and integration of art in public projects, to support administration of the public art process, and to establish funds for maintenance of the City’s public art collection. 21-121 Definitions. For purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “The Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies” (the Guidelines) shall mean a policy adopted by the Board of Advisors of Burlington City Arts and approved by the City Council that will guide the development of the City’s Art in Public Places program and that will be funded in part through the Percent for Public Art Fund established by this ordinance. (b) “Capital project” shall mean any project that is funded wholly or in part by the City of Burlington and that involves the construction, renovation, or remodeling of buildings, structures, or parking facilities; street improvements; streetscape improvements; or park or recreational area construction or remodeling. It does not mean any project or any portion of a project that is solely for repair or maintenance. (c) “Eligible budget” shall mean that portion of the total budget for the capital project that is related to construction or rebuilding, but not debt issuance costs, permits, fees, maintenance, or other costs as may be excluded by the Guidelines. (d) “Public art” means a work of visual art or an artistically designed feature created by an individual who is professionally engaged in the production of creative and original artwork that is owned by the City of Burlington. The work shall be intended to be permanent or longstanding, not temporary or transitory, so as to qualify for capital funding. (e) “The Percent for Public Art Fund” shall mean one or more reserve funds of the City created for the purpose of housing the funds set aside pursuant to this ordinance and shall be carried over from year to year until expended. (f) “The Public Art Administrator” shall mean the employee of Burlington City Arts responsible for administration of the City’ s public art collection and Art in Public Places program. (g) “The Public Art Committee” shall mean a committee created by the Board of Advisors of Burlington City Arts that includes City planning staff and may include individuals who are not members of the Board. A majority of the committee shall be residents or taxpayers of the City of Burlington. The Board may appoint specific members to serve on the Public Art Committee for any specific public art or capital project. 21-122 Eligible Projects. (a) One Percent Set Aside. Any capital project, except as provided below, shall set aside at least 1% of its eligible budget for public art. (b) Set Aside Not Required. A capital project is not required to set aside funds for public art if: (1) the ability to set aside project funds is limited by law, regulation, bond covenant, grant terms, or funding agency rules; (2) the project is funded by a bond for which the voters did not authorize the use of funds for public art; or (3) the City Council specifically determines that a particular project will not fund the 1% for public art. (c) Public Art or Set Aside Funds. The 1% set aside shall either be used to incorporate public art into the project or be contributed to the Percent for Public Art Fund, as determined by the Public Art Committee in consultation with the project’s managers, except that for any capital project resulting in a set aside of $10,000 or less, the set aside will be contributed to the Percent for Public Art Fund.

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(d) Determination of Eligible Capital Projects. For each capital project of the City within the City’s capital budgets, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Executive Director will consult with the responsible department head and project manager to determine whether the project is a capital project within the meaning of this ordinance. The mayor will resolve any dispute about the eligibility of a capital project.

(3) standards to ensure sufficient funding for the continuing conservation, maintenance, repair, and restoration of the City’s public art;

(e) Additional Contributions. The City may encourage other projects that are not capital projects to contribute to the Percent for Public Art Fund, as appropriate.

(c) City Ownership. The City of Burlington shall own all public art funded pursuant to this ordinance unless formally deaccessioned.

21-123 The Percent for Public Art Fund. (a) Eligible Costs. Monies reserved in the Percent for Public Art Fund are dedicated to the creation, management and maintenance of public art. They may be used, with respect to public art, for any of the following capital expenses: (1) design, selection, acquisition, purchase, or commissioning, (2) display, installation, or transport, (3) conservation, cleaning, repair, maintenance, or restoration, (4) insuring, (5) decommissioning or sale, or (6) administration of the Art in Public Places program. (b) Ineligible Costs. Monies from the Percent for Public Art Fund may not be used for: (1) mass-produced, standard design objects or visual works; (2) decorative, color, textural, or functional elements of a project designed by an architect, rather than as an integrated art work by an artist; (3) landscape architecture or gardening except if an artist has included them as integral parts of a work of art; (4) directional signage except as an integral part of an artist’s design , or (5) other ineligible costs identified in the Guidelines. (c) Percent for Public Art Fund Budget. The Executive Director of Burlington City Arts, with the approval of the Public Art Committee, will annually prepare a budget for the Percent for Public Art Fund that includes maintenance of the City’ s public art and administer ati on of the City’s Art in Public Places program to be included in the annual Mayor’s Recommended Budget for City Council approval. (d) Committee Authorization. The Executive Director may authorize the acquisition of any public art using the Percent for Public Art Fund, consistent with the approved budget and the Guidelines. 21-124 Public Art Project Guidelines and Policies (a) Establishment of Guidelines. The Board of Advisors of Burlington City Arts will create and oversee the Guidelines related to the selection, management, and maintenance of public art and the related use of the Percent for Public Art Fund, subject to approval of the Guidelines by the City Council. (b) Content of Guidelines. The Guidelines shall include: (1) criteria for the selection and placement of the City’s public art, including standards for public solicitation of artists; (2) requirements to ensure that the City’s public art reflects the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity of the City, including methods to ensure representation by artists who reflect that cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity;

(4) procedures for acquiring and de-accessioning the City’s public art; (5) a process for public input and selection of members to serve on artist-selection juries.

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STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 379-7-19 WNCV REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC v. LAWRENCE J. MILLER, RANDALL G. MILLER, STEVEN A. MILLER, PAMELA J. MARTIN, SUSAN L. MILLER AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OCCUPANTS OF: 16 North Parkside Terrace, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 25, 2021 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Sylvia D. Miller to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC, dated June 8, 2015 and recorded in Book 289 Page 154 of the land records of the City of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC to Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC dated May 8, 2019 and recorded in Book 351 Page330 of the land records of the City of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 16 North Parkside Terrace, Barre, Vermont on July 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, CITY OF BARRE STATE OF VERMONT, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: IT BEING THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES AS WAS CONVEYED TO RUSSELL W. BRECHIN AND ALBERTINE M. BRECH1N BY THE WARRANTY DEED OF JEANETTE HOOKER DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 1968 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 82, PAGES 503-505 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF THE CITY OF BARRE, AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY SIDE OF NORTH PARKSIDE TERRACE, SO-CALLED, WITH THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOT NO. 47 AND LOT NO. 48, AS SHOWN IN A CERTAIN PLAN OF LOTS ENTITLED: “SUB-DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAGUE, INC. JUNE 1960, WHITE & MARTIN, SURVEYORS: THENCE RUNNING IN A GENERAL WESTERLY DIRECTION IN A STRAIGHT LINE A DISTANCE OF 81.9 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE TURNING TO THE LEFT AND RUNNING IN A GENERAL SOUTHERLY DIRECTION 1000 FEET TO THE GENERAL

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NORTHERLY SIDE OF A PROPOSED STREET; THENCE TURNING AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT AND RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF SAID PROPOSED STREET IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 56.9 FEET: THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING GENERALLY NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 56.9 FEET; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING GENERALLY NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY IN A CIRCULAR DIRECTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID PROPOSED STREET AND NORTH PARKSIDE TERRACE TO THE WESTERLY EDGE OF NORTH PARKSIDE TERRACE; THENCE RUNNING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ALONG THE WESTERLY EDGE OF NORTH PARKSIDE TERRACE IN A GENERAL NORTHERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 75 FOOT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Application 2021-34-DRB: Applicant: Larry Stevens, Property Owner: Same – Seeking site plan approval to build a 24’ x 24’ camp on 0 Mill Brook Rd. The camp will be located in the Rural II District. (Tax Map #2-0060600).

MEANING HEREBY TO CONVEY ALL OF LOT NO. 48 AS SHOWN ON THE AFOREMENTIONED PLAN, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON STANDING. PARCEL ID # 1100-0016.0000 THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GEORGE W. MILLER AND SYLVIA MILLER FROM RUSSELL W. BRECHIN AND ALBERTINE BRECHIN IN A DEED DATED JANUARY 7, 1978 AND RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1978 IN BOOK 87 PAGE 230. GEORGE W. MILLER LEFT THIS LIFE ON JULY 19, 1989 IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN, VT. TITLE NOW VESTS SOLELY IN SYLVIA MILLER. Property Commonly Known As: 16 North Parkside Terrace, Barre, VT 05641

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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.

Application 2021-36-DRB: Applicant: Richard Blais, Property Owner: Same – Appealing Zoning Administrator’s denial of application #2021-31-ZP to build a 14’ x 25’ addition to an existing dwelling on 493 Sharkeyville Rd. Applicant is requesting a setback waiver to reduce the 35 ft. minimum setback from the road. The property is located in the Rural II District. (Tax Map #14-4160493). Additional information can be obtained by contact the Zoning Administrator at 802-434-5075 x225, or by email at zoningbolton@gmavt.net. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464 and § 4471, participation in this local proceeding, by written or oral comment, is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. If you cannot attend the hearing, comments may be made in writing prior to May 28 and mailed to: Zoning Administrator, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT 05676 or via email to: zoningbolton@gmavt.net.

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION – PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA July 22, 2021-6:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX JCT., VT www.essexvt.org Anyone may attend this meeting in person at the above address or remotely through the following options: Microsoft Teams https://www.essexvt.org/869/ Join-Teams-Meeting-Essex-PC Conference call (audio only): (802) 377-3784 | Conference ID: 590 879 654 #

2. CONSENT AGENDA: 3. SIMPLE PARCEL SUBDIVISION: Thomas & Karen Whitcomb: Proposal to split a 7.18-acre parcel into 2 lots, 3.07-acres & 4.11 acres located at 125 Weed Rd in the AR Zone & the SRPO. Tax Map 8, Parcel 4-7. 4. Minutes: July 8, 2021 5. Other Business

TOWN OF RICHMOND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD AGENDA JULY 14, 2021 7:00 PM Richmond Town Center Meeting Room, 3rd Floor – 203 Bridge Street, Richmond, VT Meeting may also be joined online or by phone Join Zoom Meeting:

THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 01-01329 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE, WILLISTON VT, 05495 WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT THE 15TH OF JULY 2021 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF ERIC MAIER. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

TOWN OF BOLTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The DRB will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, starting at 6:30 pm, to consider the following applications: Application 2021-33-DRB: Applicant: Lynda DesLauriers, Property Owner: Same – Seeking conditional use approval to build a 20’ x 24’ garage / addition to existing dwelling on 26 Wentworth Rd.

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Huntington Homes, LLC - Application Final Subdivision 2020-0154 for Subdivision Preliminary Review for a 9-lot subdivision (creation of 8 new lots, Sylvan Knoll – Phase II) at 952 Kenyon Road, Parcel ID KR0952, in the Agricultural/ Residential (A/R) Zoning District. Nakatomi Plaza/The Big Spruce - Application CU 2021-04. Applicant seeks after the fact approval for an outdoor seating area that was built beyond what was approved by DRB application 2019-126. As per Section 5.3.4 DRB approval required for any changes or modifications to approved permits. Further, property is currently under an Order to Remedy and section 8.2.2(e) of the Richmond Zoning Regulations apply. Village Downtown (VD) Zoning District at 39 Bridge Street, Parcel ID BR0039. Chicago Yacht Club/Hatchet Tap and Table – Application CU 2021-05. Applicant seeks after the fact approval for façade changes, specifically the placement of tracked windows to the facade. As per Section 3.10.6(f) DRB approval required for remodeled exteriors under the Compatibility clause in the Village District. Further, property is currently under an Order to Remedy and section 8.2.2(e) of the Richmond Zoning Regulations apply. Village Downtown (VD) Zoning District at 30 Bridge Street, Parcel ID BR0030. Other Business: Approve minutes from June 9, 2021 DRB meeting. Other Business Adjourn TOWN OF WESTFORD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117 and the Westford Land Use & Development Regulations, the Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. at the Brick Meeting House (*** VT Route 128, Westford, VT) and via ZOOM on Monday, July 26, 2021 in reference to the following:

1. Public Comments

Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : June 16, 2021 By: __/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren_________ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

a 5-lot subdivision (creation of 4 new lots) at 180 East Hill Rd, Parcel ID EH0180, in the Agricultural/ Residential (A/R) Zoning District.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81115438175?pwd=K1J OVjhRNWJlNkVOSTBMWnZWbitxZz09 Meeting ID: 811 1543 8175 Passcode: 376237 Call-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Application materials may be viewed at http:// www.richmondvt.gov/boards-minutes/development-reviewboard/ one week before meeting or on-site at Town Hall during regular business hours; Please call 802-434-2430 for an appointment or if you have any questions. Public Hearings: Peggy Farr Revocable Trust - Application Final Subdivision 2020-111. Public hearing continued April 14, 2021. Preliminary Subdivision Review for

Final Plat Public Hearing & Conditional Use for 3 Lot Resubdivision w/ WRO Crossing – Jonathan & Celistine Czapski Property (approx. 49.4 acres) located on Rogers Road in the Rural 10 & Water Resource Overlay Zoning Districts. The applicant proposes to resubdivide/reconfigure two lots into three single family dwelling lots. Join the Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89381824910?pwd=b1 dmMmlacStNdWRwamljbjNESnBaZz09 Or dial: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 893 8182 4910 Passcode: 0726 Disclaimer: If a quorum of the board/commission is attending in-person, the meeting will continue notwithstanding a disruption or disconnection in electronic participation. Therefore, in-person attendance is recommended. Guidance: Per Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Occupational and Safety and Health Administration and Town of Westford recommendations, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask and unvaccinated individuals are required to wear a mask and physically distance. Please stay home if you are unwell. For information call the Town Offices at 878-4587 Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm. Matt Wamsganz, Chairman Dated July 7, 2021

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The Vermont Natural Resources Council seeks a 2021 Mollie Beattie Intern to help coordinate initiatives related to water quality, land use planning, sustainable community development, and forest and wildlife conservation. This opportunity is open to a graduate level student—or a recent graduate with a natural resources or law degree—who intends to pursue a career in environmental science or natural resources policy or law. Visit vnrc.org for a full job description and how to apply.

Pinnacle Search Professionals, LLC., is expanding its Burlington office. We need sales oriented, and motivated individuals to join our team. If you have strong drive and are looking for an above average income, please email your resume to Eric@PinnacleSearchPros.com and then call 802.662.4541.

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The Licensing and Recruiting Coordinator supports the security licensing process for employees and state agencies and is responsible for all management and tracking of licenses, certifications, and pay adjustments. In addition, this position will also support the HR Specialist in all recruitment efforts and general human resource duties. Competitive compensation and benefits! Based in Williston, VT.

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This full-time position will lead the Community Engagement and Outreach Department in planning and execution of community engagement, education, and outreach activities with Chittenden County residents, businesses, and institutions. This individual will be responsible for broadening our community’s awareness and support and effectively engaging our constituents in areas that advance CSWD’s initiatives and mission. Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field, with 3-5 years’ prior experience including strategically and collaboratively developing and implementing initiatives related to program plans, excellent written and oral communication skills, a track record for building effective relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, and proficiency in social media and other digital engagement platforms. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. For more information on the position and CSWD, visit cswd.net/about-cswd/job-openings. Submit cover letter and resume to Amy Jewell (ajewell@cswd.net) by 7/16/2021.

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TRANSACTIONAL ATTORNEY

FULL TIME

The mission-driven law firm Dunkiel Saunders, a Certified B Corporation®, seeks a motivated transactional attorney with at least three years of experience to join its business and real estate practice groups. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited law school, hold a JD degree, and have a demonstrated commitment to creating a positive, lasting impact in our community and the larger world. Candidates should have an established business law practice, including securities, finance, commercial real estate, contracts, governance, tax and/or nonprofits. A portable book of business is a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer and we seek to increase the diversity within our firm. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to applications@dunkielsaunders.com.

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Dynapower is hosting an on-site job fair on Wednesday 7/14 from 3-7pm. We’re looking for Production Technicians, so if you’re mechanically inclined come see us at 85 Meadowland Drive in South Burlington for on-the-spot interviews. Our Benefits Include: • Paid Time Off, plus 10 Paid Holidays • Tuition Assistance up to $3500 • Flexible Schedule

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Assistant Retreat Manager

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This part-time assistant retreat manager will play a vital role in keeping groups happy, comfortable and safe at our hillside retreat center on our organic farm in the heart of the Mad River Valley. You will have the opportunity to meet fascinating people from all over the country who come to our spot for their retreat. Your daily tasks will include making fires, cleaning and tidying communal spaces, assisting our chef, preparing the dining hall for meals, setting up for special events, welcoming and hosting groups, and being a responsible and welcoming presence to the team and our visitors.

Seasonal Chef Knoll Farm Retreat Center is hiring a Chef in charge of planning and preparing meals served to our guests. From June-Oct, retreats are 2-8 days long, for 10-30 people. Job responsibilities include: preparing creative, mostly vegetarian menus with seasonal produce, sourcing from local farms, catering to special diets, managing kitchen help, budgeting, timeliness, cleanliness and being a fun, positive, hard-working member of our team.

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Full Time The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District seeks a Projects Coordinator to join their small team based out of St. Albans. We are looking for a smart generalist who is adaptable, detail-oriented, self-starting, and curious. The position involves scoping, planning, and implementing agriculture and natural resources conservation-related projects from start to finish with support from the District Manager. franklincountynrcd.org/we-are-hiring

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Seeking candidates with broad natural resource knowledge, excellent communication and coordination skills, and a strong interest in developing projects with landowners, farmers, and communities For full job description, please visit caledoniadistrict.org.

This is a full time position of 35 hours. Health and dental insurance, retirement and substantial paid time off. Send cover letter and resume to: josh@thefamilyroomvt.org.

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Property Manager/ Assistant Property Manager Established Property Management Firm seeking an individual to manage a portfolio of homeowner associations located in Chittenden County. Property Manager duties include: Attendance at evening board meetings, Site visits of properties, Obtaining bids, contract negotiation and oversight of vendors, Management & oversight of building staff, Preparation of budgets & review monthly financial reports, & leasing apartments.

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We are a Parent Child Center located in the Old North End in Burlington and support families with children prenatal to 5 years old. We are seeking a compassionate, flexible and self-directed individual to support our Healthy Families from the Start program. Skills required for this role are home visiting, postpartum doula or equivalent experience, case management and strong communication. Own car and valid DL is required. Candidate will work with individuals, facilitate small groups, home visit and work closely with the Family Room community and partners. Pay is between $18-$20 based on experience. Benefits include HSA, retirement and generous paid time off. Send cover letter and resume to: josh@thefamilyroomvt.org.

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Evernorth has created a new position for a Developer to join our amazing development team. This position reports to the Sr. Vice President of Real Estate. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with multiple years of experience in real estate development, advanced user of excel and demonstrated experience in financial analysis. We believe in equal access to affordable housing and economic opportunities; the power of partnerships based on integrity, respect, and professionalism; a collaborative workplace with professional, skilled and dedicated staff and value promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Please send a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to Kathy Beyer, hr@evernorthus.org.

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SD Associates is hiring Behavioral Instructors (BIs)! SD Associates is an Applied Behavior Analysis company that has been serving children and families in Vermont since 1990.We provide direct services in the form of ABA therapy for clients with a wide variety of behavioral challenges across the state of Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, energetic individuals who are dependable, professional, enthusiastic, and who have a strong commitment to co-workers, clients and their families.The Behavioral Instructor (BI) role is the most important, influential and valued position in our company.They are the individuals who work each day to make impactful, positive behavioral changes for the population that we serve. No experience necessary! Bachelor’s degree preferred! Currently hiring in Chittenden, Franklin,Washington, Lamoille and Windsor counties. Exclusively, for a limited time: Choose between $500 or 2.5 paid days off sign on bonus! Apply today at sdplus.org or email us your resume to employment@sdplus.org.

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Executive Director YOU WILL FIND SUCCESS

North Branch Nature Center (NBNC) seeks a new Executive Director to guide and support our growing, high-impact non-profit organization in Montpelier, VT.

Family Support Program Director

The ideal candidate will provide inspiring leadership, sound financial oversight, successful fundraising, creative program development, and effective personnel management. The ED will lead the fulfillment of NBNC’s Strategic Plan goals, and advance our mission: Connecting People with the Natural World. NBNC offers year-round place-based nature education programs for people of all ages. We actively seek to strengthen our organization by diversifying our staff and cultivating an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and rich with diverse perspectives. Salary: $59,000 - $63,000, commensurate with experience.

Must have knowledge of child development, child abuse dynamics, adult learning principles, and a passion for helping families. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree is required. Position is full time and will be open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, 3 references and application to: FSPD Search, PO Box 829 Montpelier, VT 05601-0829 Website: pcavt.org, Email: pcavt@pcavt.org E.O.E.

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ReSOURCE has an excellent opportunity for Responsibilities include: Prospect and obtain funding for programs;

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Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business administration, HR, or related field. Maley and Maley represents injured Vermonters. Compassionate and empathetic candidates who work well with people in stressful situations is critical.

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Maley and Maley, PLLC, Burlington, VT is seeking a qualified individual to manage operations of our small personal injury and medical malpractice law firm. The ideal candidate should have a background in legal office administration. This person will handle HR functions like managing benefits, overseeing employee engagement, and performance evaluation. The firm manager will also oversee relationships with independent contractors in IT, finance, and PR and will need to direct and support workflow in these key areas.

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Prevent Child Abuse Vermont is seeking a Family Support Programs Director to oversee the coordination and implementation of our family support programs throughout Vermont. We’re looking for an individual with strong leadership and management skills who has experience supervising others.

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PEER TUTORING COORDINATOR & ACADEMIC COACH Saint Michael’s College seeks a full-time Peer Tutoring Coordinator and Academic Coach. This position involves responsibility for recruiting, training, organizing, and supervising a part-time staff of student tutors and overseeing the management and coordination of individual and group sessions of peer tutoring for the campus. Other primary responsibilities include direct academic coaching to undergraduate students during the school year as well as entrance advising for new students in the summer. Required proficiencies include teaching strategies related to improving executive function and academic skills.

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Rock Point School is seeking a full-time Guidance/College Untitled-4 1 6/28/21 Counselor to work with students to find success in academic life during and after high school. Our small, supportive educational community offers DIRECTOR OF PROTECTION SERVICES students a chance to build their confidence and find their voice, Shelburne Museum is seeking a Director of Protection in and out of the classroom. Services. The Director of Protection Services is responsible for the development, implementation, and management The Guidance/College Counselor is primarily responsible for of the security operations of the Museum and provides overseeing the 11th and 12thleadership in maintaining and increasing the Museum’s grade students, with a typical security to protect the buildings, collection, staff members caseload of 15-20 students. and visitors. Collaboration with other departments to This position aims to ensure increase security standards in a mutually productive manner that each student has multiple is a key component of this position. This is a full time, yearoptions upon graduation from round position. Shelburne Museum offers a comprehensive Rock Point School.

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The City of Montpelier seeks a dynamic Director for the Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC), to lead a progressive, dedicated multipurpose Senior Center Department (www.montpelier-vt.org/msac). MSAC operates as a destination for Central VT’s aging population, offering classes, socialization, nutrition, wellness opportunities, etc. Responsibilities include program and budget management, Advisory Council relations, communications and fundraising. Manages small dedicated staff team and volunteers. A member of the City’s Leadership Team, they plan for City initiatives and respond to emerging resident 1:23 PM needs. Annual salary is negotiable based on experience, qualifications and budget; range is $26-$28/hr, 40 hrs. Comprehensive benefits package. Female and minority candidates encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references electronically by July 9, 4 pm to Cameron Niedermayer, Assistant City Manager: cniedermayer@montpelier-vt.org.

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Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital has a variety of open positions including:

Just Cut is a social enterprise of the Center for Agricultural Economy and an essential connection between food growers and buyers that operates out of one of the Vermont Food Venture Center’s (VFVC) commercial kitchens. We purchase, inspect, wash, prepare (by hand and machine) and deliver Vermont-grown produce to kitchens both large and small. By partnering with local farmers, food buyers across New England, and a regional delivery network, we help ensure the viability of Vermont’s working landscapes and provide greater accessibility of high-quality produce to all markets. Just Cut’s highest aspiration is to show that a conscious, conscientious supply chain is possible - one that strives to do well by all food system participants, from the land to the farmer to the processor to the consumer.

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We’re looking for the right mix of production and management skills to add to our Farm-toInstitution social enterprise, Just Cut!

Duties include generating customer invoices, posting customer payments and creating bank deposits, paying vendor invoices, reviewing weekly time cards for submission to payroll company, taking customer phone orders, filing various documents and other duties as assigned. Knowledge of general accounting and Microsoft Office required and experience with Quick Books a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Familiar with use of a typewriter is a plus.

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GRANITE CITY TOOL COMPANY OF VERMONT ATTN: JERRY MASCOLA P.O. BOX 411 BARRE, VERMONT 05641

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ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

Bread Loaf Corporation, Vermont’s integrated company of architects, planners, and builders, is seeking to fill the following positions:

Estimator

We’re seeking a new member for our Estimating Department. He or she must be a self-starter who is motivated by challenge and change. The candidate shall be detail-oriented and able to work on multiple tasks while meeting project deadlines. • A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR a construction-related degree with 5+ years of Estimating/Construction experience is preferred • Proficiency in MC2 ICE, OST, PlanSwift, and Excel is desirable

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Architectural Designer

Designers are critical members of our Architecture department. We seek people with strong design portfolios, excellent communication skills and the ability to think on their feet and solve problems. We want people who enjoy working in a team environment and are interested in a design/build approach. You will develop proposals, answer RFQs, create project designs and documents, technical solutions, drawings and specifications. Ideal candidates will have: • A professional degree from an accredited school of architecture 2h_contactinfo.indd • 3+ years of experience doing commercial, industrial and institutional work • Proficiency in Revit, InDesign, Enscape, Photoshop and Illustrator

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Interested candidates may send their resume and experience to resumes@breadloaf.com. Visit our website at www.breadloaf.com to learn more about the company.

COMMUNITY BANKER

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HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR BURLINGTON

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

There is no better time to join NSB’s team! Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We strive to serve our employees as well as our communities. We are seeking professionals to join our team as Community Bankers at several of our locations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports. As CVHS Health Services Coordinator, you will establish and maintain community partnerships; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; monitor, manage, and report on health services activities; manage grants and budgets; oversee staff training; and provide other administrative support.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in health, education, human services, or related field, plus three to five years of relevant work experience in public health, nursing, health education, nutrition, maternal and child health, health services administration or a related field. Demonstrated understanding of holistic health services, evaluating and interpreting health data, and promoting health and safety practices; a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment; a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks; and a cando, extra-mile attitude. Please visit www.cvoeo.org/careers for a complete job description.

40 hours/week, full year. Health plan and excellent benefits. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three work references to: CVHSHealthServices@cvoeo.org. CVOEO/ Head Start 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. No phone calls, please.

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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• The Community Banker will be responsible for receiving and processing customers’ financial transactions, matching customers’ needs with appropriate products and services, protecting customer information and maintaining customer confidentiality. • We are looking for someone who will consistently provide outstanding customer service, has excellent communication skills, and will build rapport and develop relationships with our valued customers. • A high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent is required.

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

• NSB encourages career development and has a variety of training platforms available. • Average Years of Service at Northfield Savings Bank is above 9! If you’re looking for a career in the Banking industry, this is a great place to start!

WHAT NSB CAN OFFER YOU

• NSB offers a competitive compensation based on experience. • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, combined time off, 10 paid holidays, a wellness program and more! • Profit sharing opportunity and an outstanding employer-matching 401(K) retirement program. • NSB offers professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture. • Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, generally 8:00am to 5:00pm. We understand the importance of having evenings and weekends with our friends, families, and our community. Please send an NSB Application + your resume in confidence to: Careers@ nsbvt.com, or mail to: Northfield Savings Bank H.R. P.O. Box 7180, Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Navigate New Possibilities Your Career at NDI is Waiting

Environmental Cleaning Technician We are seeking an experienced, professional cleaner to provide highlevel cleaning services at various sites throughout Chittenden County. The right person is experienced, energetic, detail-oriented and enjoys working independently. This is an immediate opening! If interested please contact 802.777.3824 or email: champlainvalleycleaning@gmail.com to set up an interview.

COME GROW WITH US!

Time Commitment: 27-40 hours/week (flexible hours, mostly evenings) Must have vehicle & valid driver's license. Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 hourly (based on experience). Apply: champlainvalleycleaning@ gmail.com.

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Server, Cooks, Hostess, Shift Leaders, Dishwasher

The UVM Foundation is a collaborative, employee-centered organization, committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We seek individuals with a demonstrated commitment to these values and especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.

Strategic Engagement Program Coordinator

The University of Vermont Foundation is seeking a highly organized, energetic team player who is passionate about advancing education, to provide primary administrative support and leadership to the Strategic Engagement team at the University of Vermont Foundation. Program involvement includes 1:14 PM alumni, donor and constituent engagement, communications, events, and volunteer relations. The successful candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be solutions-focused, and able to work independently. Fluency with the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as other database management systems and strong customer services skills are essential. This position reports to the V.P. for Strategic Engagement.

$500 hiring bonus

For a detailed description of these opportunities, please visit our website: UVMFoundation.org/Careers.

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Education Advisor: Recruitment & Enrollment Full-Time with Benefits Burlington, VT Provide outreach, recruitment, assessment, and goal setting for new and returning students in Chittenden County, and support them in demonstrating readiness for VAL services. Send a cover letter, resume & three professional references (preferably supervisor or manager level) electronically to: rcampbell@vtadultlearning.org Full Description: bit.ly/VTAdultLearning Equal Opportunity Employer.

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You will be helping to ensure compliance of NDI products and services, and you will perform quality audits of processes across all functional groups, including but not limited to purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing. As Quality Specialist, you will promote adherence to product regulatory requirements, and all applicable national and international quality system standards. Full description and to apply go to: bit.ly/NDIQualitySpecialist2021

PROJECT MANAGER As Project Manager, you will join the NDI R&D team developing our next generation of advanced measurement systems for medical device markets. Leading a cross-functional team, the Project Manager plays a key role in driving selected designs from conception to implementation and release. The role requires proven leadership ability and the technical acumen to lead projects effectively. The successful candidate is highly organized, results-driven and comfortable collaborating with all levels of our matrix organization. Full description and to apply go to: bit.ly/NDIProjectManager2021

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CULINARY CAREERS AT SPRUCE PEAK

OUTDOOR PROGRAMS SOPHOMORE EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

The Outdoor Programs Sophomore Experience Coordinator will plan, build and run the newly imagined Sophomore Experience (SMOREs) program. The goal of SMOREs is to offer a variety of outdoor based community building trips for our rising Sophomore class. This will involve collaboration with the Outdoor Programs professional and student staff, other offices in UVM and community partners. This position will plan programs, coordinate the necessary resources required (transportation, food, trip leaders, 3rd party vendors/contractors, etc) & in some cases, act as the head leader for trips. Minimum Qualifications: Highly experienced leading backcountry hiking and/or canoeing trips through a professional organization. Experience managing the logistics of outdoor trips. Committed to increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Works well as part of a team and independently. Bachelor’s degree. Wilderness First Responder or ability to obtain before start date. This is a Temporary and Non-Benefited Position starting immediately and ending May 31, 2022. Compensation is $20 per hour, up to 40 hours per week. For a more detailed Position Description and/or to apply, please send a Resume, Cover letter and a Log of Outdoor Trips you’ve led to Devin.Farkas@uvm.edu no later than July 11th.

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QUALITY SPECIALIST

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We are searching for Culinarians to join our team in preparation for the most exciting restaurant openings in Vermont. The culinary program is a cornerstone of the Spruce Peak experience and we are thrilled to announce a $5.5 million investment into two new restaurants. We partner with local farms for globally-inspired, locally-sourced seasonal menus, weddings and world-class events. Our international clientele enjoy our modern, inspired cuisine and bespoke epicurean delights. Fine brands like WhistlePig Rye Whiskey and Jasper Hill Farms have chosen to have exclusive product partnerships with us. We have great benefits (free ski pass, hotel rooms, medical, and retirement) and pay (up to $25.00 DOE), the work is interesting, challenging and you’ll have opportunities to grow. Stowe is a great place to put down roots; mountain bike in the summer, ski in the winter, enjoy world-class beers and small farms. A great place to play hard during your time off or to raise an active family. We are also part of Hyatt Hotels worldwide, so your career opportunities are endless. Professional culinarians at every level of their career are encouraged to apply now at SprucePeak.com/Careers. Proud diversity advocates and EOE.

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PROGRAMS MANAGER VERMONT STATE COURTS ACCESS RESOURCE CENTER The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting for a position starting at $75,000 with excellent benefits. This person will provide leadership and support for the development and delivery of access to justice services for Vermonters. Will include in-person and remote services to support the needs of self-represented parties and others needing assistance navigating the court process. Law degree and 5+ years’ related experience. For a more information and how to apply see link: vermontjudiciary.org/employment-opportunities/ staff-openings The Vermont Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer.

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Permanent, full-time positions available for a variety of machine operators on second and third shifts. This exciting career comes with competitive wages, incredible benefits and so much more! We offer health, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and 401k with employer match. Raises every 6 months. We offer on the job training with no experience necessary. Strong math skills and mechanically inclined a plus. Come join our team!

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Dunkiel Saunders, a mission-driven law firm, seeks a mid-level associate or contract attorney with at least 3 years of litigation experience to assist in the firm’s thriving civil and administrative litigation practice. Our litigation practice consists of environmental and general commercial litigation in state and federal courts, often for clients promoting renewable energy, affordable housing, health care and downtown revitalization. We conduct administrative litigation before the Vermont Public Utility Commission, Act 250 District Commissions, and other administrative tribunals at the federal, state, and local levels. The litigation associate or contract attorney would assist in both types of litigation.

6/24/21 3:24 PM

The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services is seeking an 7spot.indd Executive Director to lead the Center in its efforts to: provide, sustain, and support a collaborative system of direct services across Vermont that is comprehensive, victim-centered, traumainformed and accessible to all diverse populations; and to provide leadership to the state to ensure that justice is delivered to all victims and survivors of crime. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: • A strong interest in, knowledge of, and commitment to crime victim services, and the challenges faced by victims of crime. • Good understanding of and relevant experience in working with federal, state and community agencies and organizations involved with or relevant to victim services, • Strong program and operations planning/evaluation, administrative, organizational, fiscal and personnel management, community relations, and general leadership skills. • Strong writing and public speaking skills. • Ability to represent the Center and to work effectively with a broad range of outside individuals and organizations. • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Victimology or other pertinent discipline, with Master's degree in Administration preferred; 7 to 10 years of relevant experience or education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. This is not a State of Vermont position. Send Resume and Cover Letter to hiring@ccvs.vermont.gov.

Candidates should, at a minimum, have significant experience in research, discovery, and motionpractice, and should have outstanding written and oral communication skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and we seek to increase diversity within our firm. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to applications@dunkielsaunders.com.

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The City of St. Albans, Vermont, is looking for a new member of our team to take on a significant role in providing municipal services for residents, property owners and visitors in our community. The Property Services Manager is a full-time, salaried position entrusted with land use permitting, property valuation, the grand list, E911 coordination and other essential municipal services. The City is looking for someone who is up for the challenge of guiding community members through our “zoning” procedures, maintaining our grand list and explaining the basis of assessments to property owners, & maintaining a high level of public confidence & customer service in City operations, whether it be through answering questions or enforcing our land use regulations. Feeling up to the challenge, but don’t know anything about zoning or property valuation? The City is ready and eager to provide the necessary training. What is more critical for a prospective candidate is organization, attention to detail, follow-through, public communication skills, customer service, and a solution-based focus. The ideal candidate will have experience with administering regulatory or similar processes, possessing a leadership role in managing customer/client relations, and/or delivering public communications on complex topics. The selected employee will be expected to work effectively with all community members and recognize the importance of racial and social equity. Please review the full job description at StAlbansVT.com/Jobs. The hiring salary range is expected to be between $55,000 and $65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. An excellent benefits package is available. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to, attn: Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning & Development. Resume review will begin on July 6, 2021. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of St. Albans is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. 7t-CityofStAlbans063021.indd 1

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Development Coordinator Yestermorrow Design/Build School is seeking a talented, self-motivated individual to bring our development efforts to the next level. This person will work closely with the Executive Director to cultivate existing donor relationships and to provide insight, direction and leadership to our school’s fundraising initiatives, which include special events, major gifts, grant writing and more. Prior fundraising experience, especially at a nonprofit, is required. Experience organizing events and coordinating volunteers is preferred. Some remote work available. Base Pay Starting at $23/hour plus generous benefit package. For a more detailed job description: yestermorrow.org/jobs.

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Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA)

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WATERWORKS IS HIRING! Agricultural Credit Analyst (Based in either Burlington, Middlebury, or Montpelier) VEDA has an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join its Agricultural Lending Team as an Agricultural Credit Analyst. This position supports agricultural loan officers by providing credit investigation and analysis of loan applications and servicing requests. Duties include entering data to financial accounting software, preparing, and analyzing spreadsheets, and drafting loan approval write-ups and loan commitment letters. Knowledge of agricultural and/or forest industry is required. Previous experience as a credit analyst or similar position and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are preferred. Successful candidates will have a positive customer service attitude and strong written and verbal skills. Accuracy, attention to detail, computer literacy, and ability to learn financial database software is required. Position includes travel within the State of Vermont. VEDA offers a competitive salary and excellent health and retirement benefit packages. Other perks include a flexible work environment, generous tuition reimbursement, and professional development and networking opportunities. VEDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer interested in increasing staff diversity. We welcome job applications from all qualified candidates. Resume & cover letter to Cheryl Houchens: chouchens@veda.org.

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Role: Front of House Manager

Waterworks is searching for an energetic, hard-working, dependable manager to join our leadership team. We are passionate about taking care of our employees, our guests and our community. The right candidate will have restaurant and management experience and understand sincere and genuine hospitality. Professionalism and solid judgment paired with an honest sense of fun and good will are key. Ability to maintain high standards and even temperament under pressure are a must. Key responsibilities include: • Oversee & Manage front of house staff • Hiring, Training, & Team building • Systems development & implementation • Lead, Motivate & Communicate firmly & fairly with staff • Sincere interactions with guests leading to the delivery of genuine hospitality Qualifications: • Substantial hospitality experience preferred but willing to train motivated individuals • Prior management experience in large-scale and/or fast-paced environments • Ability to maintain high standards, detail orientated, even temperament under pressure • Honest sense of fun and a good humor • Flexible schedule, with the ability to work nights & weekends We offer excellent pay and benefits in a positive team environment. To apply, please email sarah@waterworksvt.com with a resume and 1-2 references. Waterworks Food + Drink | 20 Winooski Falls Way | Winooski, VT

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JULY 7-14, 2021

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Help bring high speed broadband internet to Vermonters!

Lamoille FiberNet Communications Union District seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead and manage its work in building a community-based fiber network and bringing high speed symmetrical broadband service to its communities. If you would like to work with a board that is hard-working and passionate about bringing fiber broadband to its region, and you have excellent leadership and communication skills, strong knowledge of telecommunications or technical expertise, and have experience with non-profit boards, this multi-faceted position could be a great fit. Competitive compensation package. Join us! Complete job description at www.lamoillefiber.net. To apply, send cover letter and resume to jcampbell@lamoillefiber.net.

WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER...

Northern Counties Health Care is seeking a full-time marketing and development coordinator whose primary responsibilities will be to execute communications, marketing and fundraising goals, focusing on internal and external audiences while ensuring the NCHC brand is appropriately represented. Duties include, but are not limited to, implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns, event planning and management, board liaison and overseeing the coordination of fundraising on behalf of the organization. The successful candidate will be able to plan and organize efficiently, have clear & effective communication verbally & in writing, have proficient computer skills & be familiar with social media. A Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years’ equivalent experience preferred and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Senior Management Support, Public Relations, Community Outreach, and Project Development and Research is desired. Competitive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life, 403b, and generous earned time. Send resumes to: kennedyp@nchcvt.org.

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ASSIS TANT DIRECTOR OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE – MONTPELIER

The Vermont Department of Labor is seeking two energetic and experienced individuals to join the Unemployment Insurance Division in the roles of Assistant Director of UI. Successful candidates will assist in the overall management and administration of the Division overseeing multiple units within a given program area. Position will require an individual with strong management skills, experience leading multiple teams, and an ability to work collaboratively with a small team of UI executives. For more information, contact Beth Meyer-Ehrich at beth.meyerehrich@vermont.gov. Department: Labor. Status: Full Time. Job ID # 18541. Application Deadline: July 25, 2021.

CANNABIS CONTROL BOARD - GENERAL COUNSEL – MONTPELIER

The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to provide key legal assistance by delivering a wide range of legal advice and services to the Board and Executive Director. Often acts independently and with varying degrees of guidance and supervision from the Board and Executive Director. Provide specialized legal advice on issues of substantial public policy concerns and impact to the Board. For more information, contact James Pepper at james.pepper@ vermont.gov. Department: Cannabis Control Board. Location: Montpelier. Status Full Time, Exempt. Job # 18603. Application Deadline: July 19, 2021.

L I B R A R Y C O N S U LT A N T - G O V E R N A N C E & MANAGEMENT – BARRE

The Vermont Department of Libraries (VTLIB) encourages motivated and innovative librarians to apply to serve as Library Consultant for Library Governance and Management. The successful candidate will be dedicated to continuous learning, comfortable with the use of technology, and committed to collaboration. They will provide multi-level consulting, learner-centered instruction, and web and print resource development for the Department, as well as leadership in the areas of library services. For more information, contact Janette Shaffer at janette.shaffer@ vermont.gov. Department: Libraries. Status: Full Time. Job ID #17548. Application Deadline: July 13, 2021.

P U B L I C H E A LT H N U R S E I A N D I I – B U R L I N G T O N Seeking a Public Health Nurse with a flair for quality improvement, passion for immunization and infectious disease epidemiology. This requires excellent communication skills, the ability to follow established protocols while using good judgment, and occasional hours outside the standard hours. We are committed to building and maintaining a multicultural and diverse workforce which reflects the populations we are dedicated to serving. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. For more information, contact Dana Ward at Dana.Ward@vermont.gov, 802.951.0185. Department: Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID Level I #18661, Level II #18647. Application Deadline: July 15, 2021.

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Loan Servicing Specialist VEDA is looking to hire a full-time Loan Servicing Specialist to work at any of our four Vermont office locations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience working with loan systems, is comfortable working in a paperless environment, is talented at problem-solving independently, and who takes pride in the accuracy of their work. VEDA is Vermont’s statewide economic development lender and a nonprofit, mission-oriented workplace. We provide financing to businesses and farms across Vermont, often in partnership with private financial institutions and government agencies, to help create jobs and help advance Vermont’s public policy goals. The Loan Servicing Specialist is an integral member of the VEDA team. This position requires knowledge of loan systems and processes, and information technology. Primary responsibilities include inputting & analyzing loan data; processing loan payments; preparing reports, reconciliations, & information dashboards; and synthesizing data for, & responding to, inquiries from varied audiences. The right job applicant will be skilled at finding solutions to drive operating efficiencies. In return, the successful candidate will be rewarded with a breadth of experience & the opportunity for career progression within VEDA. VEDA offers a competitive salary and excellent health and retirement benefit packages. Other perks include a flexible work environment, opportunities for professional development, generous tuition reimbursement, and access to networking opportunities around Vermont. VEDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer interested in increasing staff diversity. We welcome job applications from all qualified candidates.

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TV STUDIO & A/V TECH COORDINATOR For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings.” SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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Leadership Gift Officer/Director of Development

Would you like to represent an exceptional global liberal arts institution with campuses in Vermont and California, as well as locations across the world? If you enjoy raising money for the liberal arts, languages, experiential learning and/or the environment, we would like to hear from you. Middlebury College is seeking two fundraisers to join our seasoned team as we launch our next comprehensive campaign – a Leadership Gifts 1:01 PMOfficer and a Director of Development for the Middlebury Institute. Under the leadership of President Laurie Patton, we have completed a strategic planning process and have identified our campaign priorities. If you are passionate about a rich and diverse liberal arts environment, have a penchant for building relationships, and are interested in traveling then come join us! For more information, or to apply please visit: https://apptrkr.com/2315455 and https://apptrkr.com/2333513 Why work for us? Middlebury College has been selected to receive the 2021 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Silver award! This award recognizes Vermont workplaces that have made significant efforts towards improving employee wellness. Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability 5H-JobElephant070721.indd 1

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Student Support Professionals ACADEMIC COACH - FT Coach · Burlington, Vermont, $500 Sign-On Bonus! Are you a passionate life-long learner committed to helping others succeed in the college environment? Are you motivated to help create an equitable college experience for all students? Do you enjoy a fun and relaxed environment where you can truly make a difference? If so, Mansfield Hall wants to talk with you!

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

We are currently hiring a dedicated Academic Coach to provide coaching and support to students as they attend college.

GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF

COACH - FT Coach · Burlington, Vermont, $500 Sign-On Bonus!

Health care and sourcing experience preferred.

Are you a creator of fun and a connector of people? Are you motivated to help create an equitable college experience for all students? Do you enjoy a fun and relaxed environment where you can truly make a difference? If so, Mansfield Hall wants to talk with you!

Interested? Call our Talent Acquisition team at (802) 371-4191

We are currently hiring a dedicated Coach to provide support in managing day-to-day life skills while also creating a fun, welcoming environment for students to be themselves.

Learn more about working with us at UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Jobs

LIFE SKILLS COACH - FT Coach · Burlington, Vermont, $500 Sign-On Bonus! Do you have a deep passion for helping others become more independent? Are you motivated to help create an equitable college experience for all students? Do you enjoy a fun and relaxed environment where you can truly make a difference? If so, Mansfield Hall wants to talk with you! We are currently hiring a dedicated Life Skills Coach to provide support in managing day-to-day life skills and building the life skills necessary for independence.

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Are you knowledgeable and passionate about clean water, agEvening and Night Shifts riculture and land conservation? Do you have strong technical, organizational, and communication skills? Join our team, managing This position is responsible for all sterilization in the hospital including: cleaning, preparation, VHCB’s role as Clean Water Service Provider in the Memphremagog assembling and packing of all surgical instruments; Basin, overseeing non-regulatory water quality projects.Working with and quality control testing, monitoring all cleaning state and local partners, help achieve Vermont's clean water goals and sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and using various strategies including conservation easements, land following the surgical schedule. Must be a high school graduate. Certification as CRCST must be obtained acquisition, wetlands restoration, and best management practices. within 12 months in this role (will provide training). Qualifications: Prior experience and training in natural resources, Learn more and apply: agriculture, environmental studies, land conservation, physical sciuvmmed.hn/sevendays ence, or engineering. Data management and financial analysis skills are required; experience in grant and budget management and with federal or state grant programs is preferred. Keen attention to detail4T-UVMMedCenter070721-CSR.indd 1 7/2/21 12:09 PM and excellent written and oral communication skills are important, follow us for as is experience with capacity building and working with boards, non-profit organizations, municipalities, and state and federal agenthe newest: cies. Full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive twitter.com/ CLINICAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES benefits package. For the full job description visit: vhcb.org/aboutThe Vermont Lung Center is situated in the heart of a beautiful SevenDaysJobs us/jobs. EOE. Please reply with cover letter and résumé to: jobs@ region on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack vhcb.org. Position will remain open until filled. and Green Mountain ranges. We are seeking a Research 5V-VHCB070721.indd 1

Coordinator and Research Supervisor to join our Pulmonary Department. The Coordinator implements vital clinical and nonclinical tasks related to the successful completion of multiple 11:15 AM research protocols. Associate’s Degree required or equivalent technical certification (e.g. RRT). The Supervisor is a handson leader who plans, directs, coordinates and helps to provide clinical services for research subjects. Bachelor's degree for Research Supervisor or BSN for Nurse Supervisor required.

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Harwood Union Middle High School in Duxbury, VT is currently hiring for multiple positions. SPECIAL EDUCATORS

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Looking to enter the legal world and make a difference? $17.49 per hour, Limited-Service full-time positions. The Judicial branch of state government is rapidly expanding. Now hiring 15 or more two-year positions at locations across the state. Openings in Burlington, St.Albans, White River Junction, Barre, Newport, Brattleboro, Bennington, Woodstock, Middlebury, Rutland, Hyde Park, Montpelier, St Johnsbury. We offer a competitive rate with top-notch health, dental, paid time off and pension. The successful candidate will have 2 years’ general office experience, be a team player and good communicator, be able to use technology, be organized, and be seeking a prestigious and professional atmosphere. For a more detailed description and how to apply see vermontjudiciary.org/employment-opportunities/staffopenings. Job Code #21015.

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ROUND THE CLOCK CAREGIVER Looking to fill two available positions. Hoping to find caring persons to cover a 24 hour or 48 hour shifts for a woman at her home in Shelburne. Caregiver has a private suite with private bath. Must be able to cook, clean, bathe patient, and assist with therapies, etc.

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, FACILITIES & OPERATIONS For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings.” SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity. web.plattsburgh.edu

We are willing to train the right applicant! The pay rate is $17.00/hour at day rate (8:00am-8:00pm) and $14.00/hour at night rate (8:00pm-8:00am). Additional hours are available. Paid vacation hours. The patient sleeps through the night and doesn't require therapeutic care during night hours. (One cat in the house.) Send resumes to: inhiscare_Anair@yahoo.com. 3h-SledrunnerManagers070721 1

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MORTGAGE BANKER There is no better time to join NSB’s team!

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We strive to serve our employees as well as our communities. We are seeking a professional to join our Mortgage Banking team in Chittenden County.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS • The Mortgage Banker will be responsible for originating a variety of new residential loans. • The successful candidate will understand the borrower’s needs and aid our customers with their purchase from application to closing. • A bachelor’s degree or two to four years of experience in a financial institution or related area is required along with registering with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System.

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH • NSB encourages career development and has a variety of training platforms available, including tuition reimbursement. • Average Years of Service at Northfield Savings Bank is above 9! If you’re looking to settle down in your career, join our team!

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Director of Information Systems Northern Counties Health Care is seeking a Director of Information Systems (IS). This dynamic individual will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining all internal information systems. This position is responsible for the overall support and integrity of existing systems and the planning and development for future IT needs to support the delivery of care and administrative functions of NCHC’s home health, behavioral health, primary care and dental services. The successful candidate will provide overall management and accountability for the implementation and maintenance of all IS initiatives with the goal of providing highly reliable, stable and responsive IS function. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related field is preferred and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in information systems management required. Substitution of degree may be considered with a minimum of 7 years’ progressive leadership in information systems. Experience in a healthcare field preferred. Effective communication and project management skills required. Competitive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life, 403b, and generous earned time. Send resumes to: kennedyp@nchcvt.org.

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Staff Attorney Temporary Position

Legal Services Vermont is looking to fill a temporary, full-time position for a Staff Attorney. We are an innovative non-profit law firm that provides civil legal services to a broad spectrum of low-income clients in a high volume practice. Our advocates provide assistance to individual clients, participate in court clinics and also staff our helpline to screen new clients and provide legal advice. Working closely with Vermont Legal Aid, we help lowincome Vermonters help themselves to resolve their civil legal issues. This position will be on a temporary contract through December 31st, 2021, with the potential for extension depending on the availability of funding. We are specifically seeking an advocate to work in our core service areas, with a focus on housing and eviction cases. The ideal candidate would have some experience in housing law. The job duties will include individual case work, assisting clients on our helpline, and other legal assistance projects.

Architectural Designer & Project Manager Lewis Creek Builders is searching to fill two positions at our design-build residential construction company. Candidates must have at least five years’ experience in the industry. The right fit will have a passion for the designbuild process and a commitment to excellent client service. They will be ready to work collaboratively with our designdevelopment and build teams, approaching their work with care and enthusiasm. Please visit our website for more information about the Designer and Project Manager positions, and to apply: lewiscreekbuilders.com We will invest significant time in training the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and culturally competent staff to serve our increasingly diverse client community. We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our client communities. Starting salary is $52,411, with salary credit given for relevant experience, and an excellent benefits package. Application deadline is July 21, 2021. Your application should include a cover letter and resume, sent as a single PDF. Send your application by e-mail to Sara Zeno at szeno@ lawlinevt.org with the subject line “Hiring Opportunity.” Please let us know how you heard about this position. 10V-LegalServicesVermont070721.indd 1

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We are looking for candidates with: strong writing skills; the ability to communicate in a diverse range of professional and social contexts; the ability to handle a large caseload; a demonstrated commitment to community engagement and public interest advocacy; and a collaborative work style. Litigation experience preferred but not required. Attorney applicants should be licensed to practice law in Vermont or committed to obtaining licensure at the first available opportunity. The position is based in Burlington, but some travel may be required.

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BUSINESS MANAGER POSITION MILTON TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a highly collaborative and strategic business manager who is able to provide cost effective leadership in administering the financial affairs of the MTSD. The ideal candidate will work in tandem with the MTSD Director of Operations to provide direct strategic and tactical educational and non-academic financial planning and operations in partnership with Milton school. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE expertise in accounting with experience in business and/or school finance, and be able to work with diverse stakeholders to provide the necessary educational services with the financial resources available and to ensure that the school district derives maximum benefits from the prudent expenditure of funds via the administration and supervision of all programming. Salary and benefits comparable to education and experience. WELCOME TO MILTON TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT Milton Town School District is focused on continuous improvement of learning and teaching, offering ample opportunities for professional growth. Just 25 minutes from Burlington, the urban center of Vermont, Milton is an easy commute from Chittenden and Franklin Counties. Milton’s location provides access to numerous cultural venues, including Flynn Theater, The University of Vermont, Shelburne Museum and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. Milton has excellent recreational facilities, such as Sand Bar State Park, Arrowhead Public Golf course, and Eagle Mountain Hiking trails.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Master’s in Accounting preferred or Bachelor’s in Business or Accounting with comparable experience considered • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting or business administration in a school setting or comparable experience • Citizenship, residency or work visa

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7. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent. Equal Opportunity Employee Milton Town School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Hayes, Windish & Badgewick is seeking an associate attorney to join our team. Preference is given to those with 3-5 years’ experience in civil litigation, but those just starting with strong work ethic and motivation will be considered too. We are a small general practice firm with an emphasis on civil litigation, insurance defense, and workers’ compensation matters. We seek a candidate who is interested and has high ethical standards, strong skills in research and writing, along with the patience and desire to learn the profession. Competitive pay and benefits offered. Position to remain open until filled. Please send your resume and cover letter electronically to:

We have a great benefit package! Norwich University offers medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off including parental leave, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Full COVID vaccination is required for all on-campus employment.

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Director of Digital Strategy Informs, develops and oversees a website architecture and online marketing strategy that guides all relevant digital channels and tactics (i.e. websites, content marketing, social media, paid search and retargeting, display and social advertising campaigns, SEO, marketing automation, apps, blogs, video, etc.) into one actionable plan. Using both creative and technical skills, aligns digital marketing strategy with University goals.

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Responsible for born-digital transfers and processing, web archiving, and the long-term preservation of digital content in the University Archives. Works both individually and collaboratively with a team of archivists.

Full Time Beer & Wine Buyer, Department Head

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

We continue to grow by leaps and bounds and need another department manager. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced grocery buyer with extensive craft beer industry knowledge and who has the desire to dig in and become an integral part of our 20 year old co-op’s, 30 employee team.

Elevates philanthropy among alumni and students through increased connection, understanding, and annual support for the university. Duties include reunion class fundraising, event management, student philanthropy, senior class gift, portfolio management of prospects, and solicitations by direct mail, email marketing, crowdfunding, and face-to-face interactions.

Duties will also include purchasing and management of our prepared foods for the Grab n’Go deli case, and pet food and care. This manager will do most of the shelf stocking for their department, which means that they will be physically able to consistently lift 50 pounds. We are a fun and vibrant place to work! Located on the green, right in the historic village of lovely South Royalton, we are a member owned, full service grocery store that specializes in offering local, healthy and often organic foods which we are proud to carry in every department.

Clinical Placement Coordinator (Online)

This position boasts a competitive salary, health beneﬁts, and employee discounts on all groceries which includes deep discounts on special orders.

Oversees the clinical placement operations and processes for the Online Graduate Nursing Programs. Facilitates and administers clinical placements for students in the Masters of Science in Nursing tracks with clinical placement requirements including Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGACNP and PMHNP) and Nurse Educator.

Candidates, please email resumes to our general manager Adam Smith at soromarket@gmail.com. We can’t wait to meet our new department head!

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Tutors students in upper-level math courses and presents assigned undergraduate math courses during the fall and spring semesters. This is a staff position with the faculty rank of Lecturer and faculty privileges.

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22):

Cancerian author Vladimir Mayakovsky wrote a poem about how one morning he went half-mad and conversed with the sun. At first he called the supreme radiance a “lazy clown,” complaining that it just floated through the sky for hours while he, Mayakovsky, toiled diligently at his day job painting posters. Then he dared the sun to come down and have tea with him, which, to his shock, the sun did. The poet was agitated and worried — what if the close approach of the bright deity would prove dangerous? But the visitor turned out to be friendly. They had a pleasant dialogue, and in the end the sun promised to provide extra inspiration for Mayakovsky’s future poetry. I invite you to try something equally lyrical and daring, dear Cancerian.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Poet Joshua Jennifer Espinoza writes, “i name my body girl of my dreams / i name my body proximity / i name my body full of hope despite everything.” I love her idea that we might give playful names and titles and descriptors to our bodies. In alignment with current astrological omens, I propose that you do just that. It’s time to take your relationship with your beautiful organism to a higher level. How about if you call it “Exciting Love River” or “Per-

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The English language, my native tongue, doesn’t ascribe genders to its nouns. But many languages do. In Spanish, the word for “bridge” is puente, which is masculine. In German, “bridge” is Brücke, which is feminine. A blogger named Tickettome says this is why Spanish speakers may describe a bridge as strong or sturdy, while German speakers refer to it as elegant or beautiful. I encourage you to meditate on bridges that possess the entire range of qualities, including the Spanish and German notions. In the coming weeks, you’ll be wise to build new metaphorical bridges, fix bridges that are in disrepair and extinguish fires on any bridges that are burning. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Académie Fran-

çaise is an organization devoted to preserving the purity and integrity of the French language. One of its ongoing missions is to resist the casual incorporation of English words, which the younger generation of French people is inclined to do. Among anglicisms that don’t have the Académie’s approval: podcast, clickbait, chick lit, deadline, hashtag, marketing, time-lapse and showrunner. The ban doesn’t stop anyone from using the words, of course, but simply avoids giving them official recognition. I appreciate the noble intentions of the Académie but regard its crusade as a losing battle that has minimal impact. In the coming weeks, I advise you to refrain from behavior that resembles the Académie’s. Resist the temptation of quixotic idealism. Be realistic and pragmatic. You Geminis often thrive in environments that welcome idiosyncrasies, improvisation, informality and experimentation — especially now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A blogger named Bunny-Gal writes, “I almost completely forgot who I was there for a while. But then I dug a hole and smelled the fresh dirt and now I remember everything and am okay.” I recommend you follow her lead, Leo — even if you haven’t totally lost touch with your essence. Commune with Mother Earth in the most direct and graphic way to remind you of everything you need to remember: of the wisdom you’ve lost

track of and the secrets you’ve hidden too well and the urgent intuitions that are simmering just below the surface of your awareness.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I can’t understand the self-help gurus who advise us to relentlessly live in the present moment — to shed all awareness of past and future so as to focus on the eternal now. I mean, I appreciate the value of doing such an exercise on occasion for a few moments. I’ve tried it, and it’s often rejuvenating. But it can also be downright foolish to have no thoughts of yesterday and tomorrow. We need to evaluate how circumstances will evolve, based on our previous experience and future projections. It can be a deadening, depleting act to try to strip ourselves of the rich history we are always embedded in. In any case, Virgo, I advise you to be thoroughly aware of your past and future in the coming days. To do so will enhance your intelligence and soulfulness in just the right ways to make good decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Psychotherapist and author Clarissa Pinkola Estés poetically refers to the source of our creativity as “the river under the river.” It’s the deep primal energy that “nourishes everything we make” — our “writing, painting, thinking, healing, doing, cooking, talking, smiling.” This river beneath the river doesn’t belong to any of us — and is potentially available to all — but if harnessed correctly it works in very personal ways, fueling our unique talents. I bring this to your attention, Libra, because you’re close to gaining abundant new access to the power of the river beneath the river. SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In formulating personal goals, Scorpio author Brené Brown urges us to emphasize growth rather than perfection. Trying to improve is a healthier objective than seeking flawless mastery. Bonus perk: This practical approach makes us far less susceptible to shame. We’re not as likely to feel like a failure or give up prematurely on our projects. I heartily endorse this strategy for you right now, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In a letter

to Jean Paul Sartre, author Simone de Beauvoir described how she was dealing with a batch of

challenging memories: “I’m reliving it street by street, hour by hour, with the mission of neutralizing it, and transforming it into an inoffensive past that I can keep in my heart without either disowning it or suffering from it.” I love this approach! It’s replete with emotional intelligence. I recommend it to you now, since it’s high time to wrangle and finagle with parts of your life story that need to be alchemically transformed and redeemed by your love and wisdom.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In one of his poems, Capricorn-born Kenneth Rexroth complains about having “a crooked guide on the twisted path of love.” But in my view, a crooked guide is the best kind. It’s unwise to engage the services of a love accomplice who’s always looking for the simplest, straightest route, or who imagines that intimate togetherness can be nourished with easy, obvious solutions. To cultivate the most interesting intimacy, we need influences that appreciate nuance and complexity — that thrive on navigating the tricky riddles and unpredictable answers. The next eight weeks will be an excellent time for you Capricorns to heed this advice. AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian singer Etta James (1938-2012) won six Grammy Awards and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, and Blues Hall of Fame. She testified, “Most of the songs I sing have that blues feeling in it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don’t know what I’m sorry about.” Wow! I’m surprised to hear this. Most singers draw on their personal life experience to infuse their singing with authentic emotion. In any case, I urge you to do the opposite of Etta James in the coming weeks. It’s important for the future of your healing that you identify exactly what you’re sorry about.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn,” writes Piscean self-help author John C. Maxwell. His statement is useful, but it harbors a problematic implication. It suggests that you can experience either winning or learning but not both — that the only time you learn is when you lose. I disagree with this presumption. In fact, I think you’re now in a phase when it’s possible and even likely for you to both win and learn.

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ALL IN THE TIMING English instructor for two Vermont colleges. Would like to find a compassionate soul who is continuously evolving and willing to make an effort. Love dancing in the kitchen, cooking, reading, walking at dusk, sitting close afterward. Creatively open to many discussions about the important aspects that make us who we are and who we are becoming. smspoet, 59, seeking: M, l FREE SPIRIT I love life. I miss having someone to share all the wonders of being alive. I view every day as a new adventure. Eclectic, creative, loyal, honest, compassionate, whimsical and romantic are words that define my character. I hope to connect with a man who is honest, kind, compassionate, financially secure, healthy, finds humor in life and appreciates time together but is comfortable with time alone. mynasha, 68, seeking: M, l NOT YOUR AVERAGE BEAR Hoping to connect with a kind, funny, honest, energetic, creative individual. Love music, am active, have an equine farm, have flower gardens and veggie garden, have small-size rescue dogs and a cat. Love cooking, make wine, enjoy kayaking. Shared conversation liberally sprinkled with laughter is always enjoyable. Love to read, love the ocean and the beach. Experience joy. Jovita, 59, seeking: M, l SEEKING KIND MALE COMPANION Funny. Love my family, my friends, my dog. Looking for my last first date, a great guy for a woman who deserves him. Nonsmokers, no drinkers, no drugs. Just honest, intelligent, hardworking guys. Seriously. Augustsummersky, 64, seeking: M 420-FRIENDLY COUPLE SEEKING WOMAN He’s the chocolate. I’m a vanilla dream. We need to find that special cookie to fulfill our everything in between. If you want a flavorful treat, let’s warm up the chocolate together and let him make us cookies and cream. Nawna, 39, seeking: Cp, l EDUCATED, KIND, FUNNY, AUTHENTIC I’m a mom of two, teacher, kind, liberal lady looking for a man who is kind and has a great sense of humor. I like true crime podcasts, public radio, relaxing, vegan food, comedy shows and great conversation. Not looking for someone to complete me, just looking for someone to enjoy time with. No hookups. INFP. Be well! Starryskies, 39, seeking: M, l VACCINATED, AFFECTIONATE SEEKS FORT-BUILDING TEAMMATE Curvy BBW seeks good company — a fun, chill, down-to-earth, very affectionate man to build living room forts with. Music, laughter, cuddling, witty repartee, adventure and outdoor sojourns are on the itinerary. Come enjoy the journey. The fully vaccinated and those equipped with a kind, accountable heart, a sense of humor, and an orientation toward facts and health, please inquire. middeg, 49, seeking: M, l

INQUISITIVE, WANTING MORE I would like to meet a lady I can become friends with. You can learn more about me when we talk. Adventurewithus2, 46, seeking: W, l READY TO EXPLORE I am ready for a new adventure. I am interested in exploring a relationship with a women or couple. I enjoy being in the woods, camping and just sitting in a brook or at a waterfall. I also like to get a bit of wind in my hair. I have a good sense of humor and am attractive and fun. Newadventures2021, 47, seeking: W, Cp IRREVERENCE WELCOMED My passions are travel, food, art, music and more. I like to spend as little time being serious as possible. I’m curious about a lot of things. Do you share these passions and have others of your own? Do you like family time, being in nature or people-watching as you sit at an outdoor table on Church Street? summerplease, 64, seeking: M, l OUTDOORSY, HONEST, HEALTHY, MUSIC LOVER Vibrant, mature, independent, welltraveled person who is interested in nature, music, culture, arts, travel and enjoying life. Looking for a gent who is positive, kind, honest and enjoys the same. Bella2020, 63, seeking: M, l

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OPEN FIELDS Liberal retired teacher, raiser of organic Angus beef in Northeast Kingdom, restorer of stained-glass windows. Self-employed, brewer, reader of the natural/historic landscape, funky welder, pastured-out educator, community volunteer, gardener with too much garlic, player with words, viewer of the scene, with a handsome compost heap. Come mulch with me in Newport on Lake Memphremagog. nekfarmer42, 78, seeking: W, l I’LL KEEP IT SEXY 4 U Single guy, tall and slim. Hot body, looks like a swimsuit model. I don’t look like Granny’s old boyfriend: old man, baggy pants, suspenders, looks like Larry King. Granny’s new boyfriend is tall and slim, wears a belt, has a hot body, looks younger, sexier, more fun. I look like the new model. Write me for a date. eyecandy, 65, seeking: W, l ENERGETIC AND CREATIVE My life revolves around my four children and four grandchildren. I teach at Champlain College part time and love it. My other passions include mountain biking, cross-country skiing, hiking and photography, and if I can find a tennis group again, you may find me on the court. I am physically and emotionally fit. Trek, 74, seeking: W, l ADVENTURE BUDDY OR FWB Hello ladies, are you looking for someone to do things with? Mostly outdoorsy stuff, but not always outside. I like hiking, walks, beach, beach and beach, swimming holes, and fishing. I have a boat for exploring Vermonts waterways. I have a dog as a companion. If we get along, maybe a FWB, too, but that’s not a priority. I live in Stowe but am in Burlington daily. Norm, 59, seeking: W, l LOOKING 4 FRIEND I’m looking for someone to spend time and hang out. Bluewaves, 31, seeking: W

EXPLORE Horny older guy just looking for some fun. Maybe a little skinny-dipping or rolling around in wet grass on a hot day. I consider myself a pretty regular guy. Not interested in drama or BS. Just some sexy fun. If this sounds good to you, let’s meet for drink and see what happens. Thanks. Gettogether, 61, seeking: W, Cp

SAILOR SEEKING CREW AND/OR MATE Wondering who else is out there. Ideally someone who loves a life in/on the water. The last 15 months have taught me a lot, so trying to switch it up. Carpe diem, etc. Enjoy laughter, dining out. Not really sure how to describe myself. Let’s meet, and you can tell me what I’m like. sailfarlivefree, 57, seeking: W, l

POSITIVE SEEKING POSITIVE 64-y/o Black male, athletic, fun-loving, positive outlook on life seeking a pleasant, fun-loving and positive female. The past year has been tough. Life is short. Let’s make the most of life and not take ourselves too seriously. Let’s have fun! Tony182, 64, seeking: W, l

LET’S DO SOMETHING NEW TOGETHER Educated SWM (50s) looking to enjoy more free time with someone special. Fully vaccinated and ready to reenter the post-COVID world. Love to walk, hike, travel, dine out, watch movies, cuddle and have good conversation, to name a few. On the more intimate side, I love naked afternoon lounging, playful teasing and some role-playing. Tall_Guy69, 56, seeking: W, l

REWILDED, ASCENDING, PEASANT A place between yestermoment and next instant — called “now” — where I dwell. Time irrelevant; connection is what we’re for. Chemistry = kindness is evoked naturally. Love is ecstatic, perpetual, careful. Spend now. I will see you, feel with you, and nature attends. OK to give care, don’t take. Seeking inwardly beautiful, outwardly grateful, cosmically attuned Earthwoman to lavish attention, compassion and touch. Swim, bike, hike. Kindful, 52, seeking: W HONEST, RELIABLE Looking for a caring woman who is creative and passionate. clutchme, 69, seeking: W ENERGETIC, FUN, SEXY Looking for a woman or couple to explore our boundaries and make new friends. Let’s have dinner and get to know each other and see what happens. Free2beus2021, 47, seeking: M, W, Cp, Gp, l

HAPPY TO BE HERE Seeking a happy, intelligent, honest woman open to possibilities. No drama queens or heavy drinkers. I like women who enjoy the outdoors, dining out on the weekends and staying in the house during the week. I like women who think a healthy sex life is important. pintoburk, 64, seeking: W, l EXPERIENCED IMPACT PLAYER SEEKS SPANKEE If you know, you know. If you are intrigued, please reach out. I seek a partner who can balance intellectual connection with erotic physical exploration. Be a good girl and do as you are told, and you will be rewarded. Be a bad girl, and you will be punished. Both situations will be intense and sexy. I promise. kinderedspirit, 52, seeking: W, l

WORK AND PLAY, TRAVEL OFTEN I’m a hardworking, real-deal, manygeneration Vermonter with strong Caribbean connections. My goal is to work for eight-ish months and travel often to warm destinations January through March. Hope to find a partner who appreciates living life and is not about retirement but living to the fullest, staying active and staying fit. I’m a man who always has projects and plans. Fungardener, 61, seeking: W, l MATURE GENTLEMAN Late 70’s mature gentleman seeks friend and companion in Montpelier area. I am retired and live comfortably in my own home, but miss companionship. Plenty of time and energy to enjoy life! Looking for attractive, mature lady to explore the possibilities. Mellow_Fellow, 75, seeking: W

TRANS WOMEN seeking... LAND NARWHAL SEEKS UNICORN(S) Tall, beautiful, brilliant trans woman (just starting hormones) with long brown hair seeking trans women for friendship and fun. I’m well read, love cinema and theater. Newly single and finally fully coming out! Kind people only, please. jenesequa, 51, seeking: TW ONE OF A KIND Looking for fun in northern Vermont. Any women interested, reply. hell666, 28, seeking: W, l T GIRL LIVE IN VT Trans girl. Offbeat sense of humor. Looking for that certain someone who can help me feel at home. I like dinner and a movie or Church Street, then a Lake Monsters game. I love theater or live music or hangin’ out at home smokin’ a doobie and chillin’ to some vinyl. Tidy but not a clean freak. urwatuis, 61, seeking: W, TW DEPTH AND DESIRE Finding both is not easy. Active TG seeks motivated, aroused, real playmate for trysts of all sorts. Inside, outside, day, night. If you are 50ish to 60ish, very fit and hot to trot, get in touch. 2PartsofDesire, 64, seeking: M, Cp, l

NONBINARY PEOPLE seeking... SUB MASO FOR DOM SADIST Bio-female, nonbinary gendered, sub/masochist looking for her Dom/ Sadist. Looking for a local sadist who is looking for TPE and to play with the same person! Experienced older men preferred. I have 15 years of experience in BDSM. Looking for that open-minded someone who is OK with some jiggle with their wiggle, looking for full-time TPE and nonmonogamy. CallMeParker, 34, seeking: M, W, TM, TW, Q, NC, NBP, Cp, Gp, l

COUPLES seeking... FIT COUPLE SEEKING SEXUAL CARDIO We are a fit, attractive couple (bi 41y/o female and straight 35-y/o male) in a secure relationship looking to add some fun to our sex life. Looking for an adventurous woman to help us explore our sexual fantasies. Fitcouplevt, 41, seeking: W, l COUPLE LOOKING FOR SOME FUN My husband and I are looking for some fun with a women, or a couple to join us for some drinks and a good time. Let us know if you are interested. Torshamayo, 38, seeking: M, W, Cp

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MORETOWN GROCERY 7/1 I was pumping gas into a black pickup, and you were reorganizing your car with other people. Dark hair and sunglasses caught my attention, so much so that I almost lost my wallet, not noticing it fell out of my pocket. Thank you to the person behind me. You noticed I kept glancing at you. Felt I knew you. Certainly would like to. When: Thursday, July 1, 2021. Where: Moretown Grocery. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915331 HOW CAN WE RECONNECT? It was never my time you wasted. I would repeat the moments a million times over with your hands on me. I knew the first moment we met you were going to be trouble. Guess I should’ve listened then, but that feeling is like an addiction. I reacted too quickly in the end. You know how to find me. When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Where: Colchester Pond. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915330 YOU, WHO TAKES MY BENEFITS A message to my “friend” who lays with me: “I whispered to him, ‘You’ll regret it if you let me go. I don’t wait for a man, if he’s not willing to grow.’; he didn’t believe me, he made his choice & that was the last time he ever heard my voice.” —N.R. When: Saturday, March 14, 2020. Where: in your house/in my house. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915329 HANDSOME SMILE IN RICHMOND MARKET You: handsome, tall man, dark hair, five o’clock shadow. 1 p.m. Me: petite blonde at the checkout, wearing a pink T-shirt. I looked up; we exchanged knowing smiles. Melted me. Would love to get to know you if you’re interested. When: Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Where: Richmond Market. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915328

FORT CUTIE Super cute brunette girl working hard with some hardscrabble guys. Hang in there. These days will come in handy one day. When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Where: Fort Ethan Allen. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915327 SARA82, YOU SOUND AWESOME! Hi, Sara82. I saw your ad in the classifieds six months ago. I’ve been thinking about you ever since. Your journey sounds amazing — we have similar paths, and I would love to connect. When: Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Where: classifieds. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915326 I TUGGED ON YOUR BACKPACK Overalls and a pack might not be ideal dancing attire, but you looked pretty ideal yourself at DJ Taka night. But a few wrong numbers later, I wonder if you gave me the slip on purpose or incidentally. (Poor choice of parchment? I’m so sorry!) If the former, hats off; if the latter, Nora: Please get in touch? When: Saturday, June 26, 2021. Where: Radio Bean. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915325 ESSEX LAUNDROMAT WORKER Have seen you a few times mopping the floors. Think you are very attractive. If interested in meeting sometime, let me know what you were wearing and the street where the laundromat is. If not, just take it as a compliment that you are a very handsome guy. When: Sunday, June 27, 2021. Where: Essex. You: Man. Me: Man. #915324 HENRY’S DINER You are a server who happened to be hosting. I was an Uber driver bragging to you about my potential earnings for the day. Allow me to spend some of my earnings on you sometime? When: Saturday, June 26, 2021. Where: Henry’s Diner. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915323

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Dear Reverend,

Who buys more sex toys, men or women? Do men buy more because they don’t have a woman or they’re not getting enough to satisfy themselves? Or do women buy more because they don’t have a man? Or do men and women buy them evenly?

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MAPLEFIELD’S IN PLAINFIELD I was walking out. You were walking in. You were wearing a Harley T-shirt, and you had two dogs in your truck. When: Friday, June 25, 2021. Where: Maplefields, Plainfield. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915322

RE: MISSED OUT I do still read them — looking for signs of you. If you want to connect again, you know how to contact me. When: Monday, June 21, 2021. Where: in my dreams. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915315

BANANARAMA! Not a day goes by that you’re not in my thoughts and dreams. Forever my heart belongs to you. Scoots. When: Thursday, June 24, 2021. Where: Plainfield. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915320

BLAHBLAHBLAH Quiet Canadian with hot dimples dressed in black. Want to be my boyfriend? When: Sunday, April 18, 2021. Where: Old North End. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915314

LOOKING FOR THAT ‘BRUNCH MAN’ Your sense of humor, your intelligence and your smile struck a chord within. Am looking to connect with someone who is open-minded, family oriented (my son is grown), and willing to take a chance or at least see if that opportunity is there. Standup comedian is impressive. When: Sunday, June 20, 2021. Where: online singles ad. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915319 ZERO GRAVITY 6/13 Brooklyn Circle show. You: woman, light reddish hair parted in the middle, glasses, crop top, skirt, sandals. Me: man in black BLM T-shirt. You were “hovering.” We spoke briefly, then I had to take my dog out. It took an awfully long time, and you left. Want to continue the conversation? When: Sunday, June 13, 2021. Where: Zero Gravity. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915318 BIKE PATH SURPRISE 11:30 a.m. Single bikers. You: northbound; me: south. Between North Beach and overpass. Great day with early causeway ride and ferry/island exploration. Surprisingly got better! Your eyes and smile flashed with our “heys.” Eyeto-eye contact longer than usual for bikers. You: in black T-shirt with white lettering. Left me breathless! Ride together someday and explore what else we have in common? When: Sunday, June 20, 2021. Where: Burlington bike path. You: Man. Me: Man. #915317 COSTCO PARKING LOT We briefly met. You have an amazing tattoo on your upper right arm. I’m a visual artist and commented on it. I told you where my work is in a gallery and invited you to see it. I think your name is Meg. It was nice meeting you. Maybe we can meet for coffee, tea or fruit juice. When: Monday, June 21, 2021. Where: Costco checkout/parking lot. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915316

Dear Fore Playa,

In 2014, data journalist Jon Millward analyzed 1 million sex toy sales at the UK company Lovehoney. He found that the customer base of 300,000 was evenly split between men and women. That was the biggest poll I could find (stop giggling), but my trusty assistant and I decided to do a bit of (completely unscientific) research ourselves and called a couple stores. First was Good Stuff, a local purveyor of adult items. The shopkeeper we spoke

MISSED OUT I wonder if you still read these to see if you’ve been spied. I picked up the habit from you. I was hoping for another chance to kiss you again. And again. But I guess I’m bad at timing. When: Sunday, June 6, 2021. Where: Burger Night. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915313 HANDSOME PA IN THE ER You ordered a chest X-ray for my son. I was a concerned mom and a nurse experiencing health care from the other side for once. Thank you for your calm and quiet confidence. Your arresting good looks were obvious even behind your mask, and your sexy voice was a pleasure to hear. When: Monday, June 14, 2021. Where: Berlin. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915311 RAPID BLUE C8 CORVETTE Driving downtown Wednesday night at Discover Jazz. You came up Church in your C8 ‘Vette. I turned north on Church from King. You followed me to Main and South Winooski, turned north on South Winooski. I was in the 427 C6 convertible, white with silver stripes. Would love to swap rides for test-drive. Cars & Coffee, U-Mall, Saturday 6/19. You: fast Me: faster. When: Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Where: Church and King streets. You: Couple. Me: Man. #915310 COMPLIMENTS TO DARK MYSTERIOUS WOMAN Saw you dancing among the crowd in your borrowed black hat with flowers and skull, and I came over after the first set, complimenting your attire. I regrettably did not give you my number and would love the opportunity to talk music with you or dance with you at the next Bella’s Bartok show in Vermont. When: Saturday, June 12, 2021. Where: Backside 405. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915309

with estimated that the sex toy clientele was roughly 60 percent men and 40 percent women, with an average age of 35 to 45. Most popular among men were cock rings and strokers — aka “pocket pussies.” At the top of the list for women: “a vibrator.” Next we called Adam & Eve, a national chain that proclaims itself the “#1 Adult Toy Superstore.” A representative told us its customer base was 55 percent men and 45 percent women, with an average age of 45. Top sellers

LUCKY NUMBER(S)? Attractive blonde at O’Brien’s store in Williston, 4 p.m. on 6/16. I “cut” you in line while purchasing lotto tickets to cope with the Monday blues. I said I would share, but I never got your number. Thanks for the smile! When: Monday, June 14, 2021. Where: Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915312 HANDSOME MAN AT SHAW’S We locked eyes, and I felt an instant attraction. You: in the checkout line. Me: just passing through the aisle. We spoke a few words outside while returning your cart. I was shy and wanted to say more. I hope to see you again. When: Monday, June 14, 2021. Where: Shaw’s, Waterbury. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915308 GOT YOU IN MY BED Finally got you in my bed, and you were amazing! I hope I don’t have to wait so long until you are there again ... iwumtaitw! When: Sunday, June 6, 2021. Where: my bed. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915307 JAZZ FEST REDHEADED ASIAN LADY Saw you with your two friends when we were both leaving. You look sooo fine. Pretty sure you noticed me noticing you. Let me know if you see this. When: Sunday, June 13, 2021. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915306 NORTH BEACH You had an orange bikini with a blue bottom and glasses. Really liked what I saw and couldn’t stop checking you out. You seemed to appreciate my attention but weren’t alone. Let’s get together alone and appreciate each other. When: Sunday, June 13, 2021. Where: North Beach. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915305 CUTE BOY AT SHELBURNE BEACH Hi. I saw your ad in the paper. I’m the cute blonde. I believe you were the tall, black-haired man sitting on the bench observing the world around you. You seemed inquisitive. Thoughtful. Mysterious. Come find me again on a nice summer evening. It’s almost guaranteed I’ll be there again soon. When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Where: Shelburne Beach. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915304

for men were vibrating penis rings and the Super Head Honcho Masturbator. Women gravitated toward vibrating clitoral stimulators, particularly from a brand called the Satisfyer. Human beings of all gender identities buy sex toys for all sorts of reasons — certainly not just because they don’t have a partner. Quite often people buy them to use with a partner. Adult toys are just that: toys. They’re fun to play with, and they help you achieve orgasm. What’s not to love? Don’t overanalyze the statistics; just enjoy the fact that the toys exist. Good luck and God bless,

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Male, 55, seeking woman to cocreate a beautiful life/family close to the Earth on the land with plants, animals and wildlife. Together a vessel of love to manifest the dormant ancestral pulse of people living close to nature absent the turnkey life mayhem. Wolcott. Clearing the woods. #L1512 Senior male, mid-60s, seeking older males 65 to 80 for carefree and fun moments of pleasure. Must be DD-free and have completed both COVID shots. Safe and kind. Life is too short to not have moments of pleasure. It’s been a rough past year. #L1511 David, 73, Vermont gentleman. Growing, enjoying a healthy life mentally and physically. We are so blessed with a home like Vermont! Chemistry, spirit, health! I will listen to all you say and believe all you do! #L1510

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MIX & MATCH

5-11 oz.•All Varieties

with AdvantEdge Card

Freihofer’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

with AdvantEdge Card

Fresh Express Salad Blends

Strawberries 1 Lb.

878

OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE

MIX & MATCH

Bluberries Pint

SAVE

OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE

with AdvantEdge Card

MIX & MATCH

AT LEAST

FREE

1199 lb.

Market 32 “Free From” or “Hand Trimmed” Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Sold as London Broil or Steak Only

150

FREE MIX & MATCH

Butcher’s Promise Beef Top Round London Broil, Steak, Sandwich Steak or Bracciole

SAVE

BUY ONE, GET ONE

SAVE

AT LEAST

with AdvantEdge Card

MIX & MATCH

AT LEAST

BUY ONE, GET ONE

12 oz. Bottles or 6 Pack 7.5 oz. Mini Cans Plus Deposit Where Required

COUPON SAVINGS on family essentials! COUPON Expires 7/10/21

999

with AdvantEdge Card AND A PURCHASE OF $15 OR MORE

CLU# 1637

COUPON Expires 7/10/21

WEEKLY SPECIAL!

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent

92 oz. or Tide Pods 21-42 Ct.•All Varieties Limit 1 Price Chopper coupon per customer, per offer, per day; may be combined with one manufacturer coupon per product purchased, unless prohibited. Void if copied or altered. Not valid on Instacart delivery or pickup orders. Offer effective thru Sat., July 10, 2021 in our VT stores.

Additional Quantities $11.99

1299

with AdvantEdge Card AND A PURCHASE OF $15 OR MORE

CLU# 1638

Bounty Double Simply Done OR Paper Towels 8 Roll Plus 6 Roll 332 Sq. Ft.

COUPON Expires 7/10/21

WEEKLY SPECIAL!

497.5 Sq. Ft.

Limit 1 Price Chopper coupon per customer, per offer, per day; may be combined with one manufacturer coupon per product purchased, unless prohibited. Void if copied or altered. Not valid on Instacart delivery or pickup orders. Offer effective thru Sat., July 10, 2021 in our VT stores.

Additional Quantities $13.99

WEEKLY SPECIAL!

1299

with AdvantEdge Card AND A PURCHASE OF $15 OR MORE

CLU# 1639

Charmin Mega 12 Roll Bath Tissue

Simply Done Bath 344 Sq. Ft. or OR Mega 8 Roll 349 Sq. Ft. Tissue 18 Roll 553.8-557.7 Sq. Ft.

Select Varieties

Additional Quantities $13.99

Offers effective thru Saturday, July 10, 2021 in our VT stores. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not sold to dealers or retailers. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices and promotions may vary on delivery or pickup orders. 0707_BurlingtonROP.indd 1 1 1T-Golub/PCMKT32070721

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