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Musician Noah Kahan is fundraising for Vermont flood relief by live streaming his concert on Wednesday from Colorado. Not bad for a local kid.
Vermont’s oldest known loon, 31, was likely hit by a boat last month and killed, o cials said. An unfortunate end.
2,000
That’s roughly how many Vermonters have had their student loan payments forgiven by the federal government.
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Burlington city councilors on Monday approved a zoning change that paves the way for hundreds of new homes to be built in a portion of the city’s South End, where they have been prohibited.
e South End Innovation District was once zoned for light manufacturing and industrial use. It comprises 14 mostly vacant pieces of land on the west side of Pine Street, including the Hula campus on Lakeside Avenue, a nearby six-acre parking lot owned by Hula developer Russ Scully and a city-owned parcel on Sears Lane.
Mayor Miro Weinberger, who proposed the change more than 18 months ago, said the new rules will spark housing development in a city that doesn’t have enough of it.
“We are in this crisis, in many ways, because we have made housing way too hard to build in this city, in this state and in many parts of this country,” the mayor said. “We have the opportunity to implement one of the more dramatic fixes that we will ever have the chance to do together.”
Artists and residents fought a similar change that the mayor favored nearly a decade ago. But Vermont’s housing crisis has changed some people’s minds.
e new zoning aims to create a walkable neighborhood in the city’s desirable South End. Buildings must be close
to the streets, and the lots they sit on must include green space. Parking lots are discouraged.
e approved version is slightly different than the one originally reviewed by councilors. Previously, a 12-acre swath of land north of Lakeside Avenue would have allowed buildings up to eight stories tall. Now, eight-story buildings are limited to a three-acre section there because some residents complained about blocked views from Calahan Park. Buildings on the remaining nine acres will be capped at six stories.
At a press conference before Monday’s city council meeting, Weinberger said lowering the height limit won’t detract from the overall goal of increasing the city’s housing stock.
Councilors made other changes to the ordinance, including one that requires developers to build affordable units in future housing projects. The city’s inclusionary zoning ordinance, which applies to the new district, allows developers to bypass the requirement by paying a fee into the city’s Housing Trust Fund.
Councilor Zoraya Hightower (P-Ward 1), who introduced the amendment, said that loophole should be closed. Her colleagues agreed, voting unanimously to preclude developers from using the so-called “payment-in-lieu” option.
Read Courtney Lamdin’s full story at sevendaysvt.com.
Driscoll Sinnott, 10, watched with envy recently as his mom, Hannah Reid, volunteered to help clean up downtown Montpelier, where his favorite stores were in shambles. e contamination from floodwaters made it too dangerous for him to pitch in, Reid told her son.
But she had a different idea about how he could help. Driscoll and his brother, Bailey, were attending a camp at Wilder Arts Studio, where they were creating motorless vehicles to race in a soapbox derby at the end of the weeklong session. What if they turned the event into a Hopebox Derby and raised money from sponsors?
Maria Arsenlis, director of the camp and
Gov. Phil Scott has the highest approval rating — 76 percent — of any governor in the country, according to a Morning Consult poll.
The AG’s O ce is investigating reports that the Christmas Tree Shops jacked up prices during its liquidation sale. Everything must … be more expensive?
cofounder of the Montpelier makerspace, loved the idea. So Reid got to work, taking care of outreach and communication and recruiting other parents, who created T-shirts and a poster.
Driscoll made a promotional video with Arsenlis, in which he showed the flooded Onion River Outdoors, where he got his first mountain bike, and lamented that all the candy went to waste at State Street candy store Delish.
“Please sponsor Montpelier and try to help it come back to normal, or at least better, maybe faster,” he said into the camera with a smile.
e flooding has been hard in a different way for kids, who can’t fully understand the impact but still want to help, Arsenlis said.
4. “Burlington Woman Dies After Fall Into Huntington River” by Derek Brouwer. Katie Hartnett, 25, was found in the flood-swollen river, authorities said.
5. “East Corinth Welcomes Film Production for ‘Beetlejuice 2’” by Rachel Mullis. Director Tim Burton was in town to film a long-awaited sequel.
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And help they certainly have. e kids’ appeals raised more than $14,000 for flood relief, donated to the Montpelier Strong Recovery Fund and the Vermont Community Foundation’s VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund 2023.
More than 100 sponsors supported four teams: the Rainbow Royals, the Wings of Fire, the Ditch Pilots and the Vikings. e teams raced cars fashioned from old bike parts on Saturday at the Vermont College of Fine Arts campus in Montpelier.
“ ey’re worried, and they feel really very helpless,” Reid said of the kids. “And I think they are really excited about being able to have an impact and be a part of the community recovery effort.”
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“Gobsmacked” — his very words, when my husband saw the “Historic and Catastrophic” cover of Seven Days [July 12]. It is a superb piece of journalism with timely reporting on this devastating event.
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Before deciding to write this, I passed around the newsletter I received in my email titled “From the Publisher: BestLaid Plans” [July 12] to my colleagues and asked them what they thought of it. I had just spent the previous day packing up books that could be salvaged from a local nonprofit in Montpelier, still waiting for my own basement to dry (as of today, it still hasn’t). The response was unanimous: It read as tone-deaf.
While a peek behind the decisionmaking curtain is valuable — and recognizing the work, time and value of articles that were being replaced by natural disaster coverage is in itself valuable — the timing and delivery just felt o and insensitive. Tying the 2011 Performing Arts Preview issue from Tropical Storm Irene to Unadilla Theatre and this flooding does have a poetic irony, but again, the delivery and tone were just not there, despite seeing what the publisher may have been trying to convey.
Maybe next time there is a natural disaster, because there is always a next time, rather than focusing on how disappointed you are in not publishing what you had initially intended — regardless of the noble sentiment behind it, and no disrespect to Unadilla (I love you and the theater community) — focus on the people who lost their businesses, their livelihood, their homes. Then wait a week or two and deliver the peek behind the curtain.
Sarah DeBouter BERLINThanks, Courtney Lamdin, for writing “Taming the Wild” [July 19]. This letter aims to clear up inaccuracies. MycoLab, the community branch of MycoEvolve, is one of the site’s primary land stewards, conducting ecological inventory through community science events and offering ecological restoration and educational programs to encourage eco-literacy in the local community. So far, five college class projects have occurred on-site and two acres of non-native species have been removed. To learn more and join our efforts, check the event calendar on the MycoEvolve website (mycoevolve.net).
The shared vision of Friends of the Barge Canal and MycoLab is the conservation, restoration, remediation and rematriation of the Superfund sites. This
Last week’s story “Taming the Wild” misidentified the entity researching Burlington’s Barge Canal property; it’s MycoLab.
involves conserving the land from development; removing non-native species; remediating toxins (hydrocarbons and heavy metals) through robust scientific bio, myco and phytoremediation pilot trials once the land is conserved; and eventually returning cleaned habitat to the public, with the Abenaki as primary stakeholders.
With rising lake levels and increasing stormwater running through the site, riparian/wetland habitats like those at the Barge Canal site are critical to protect, modeling creative, resilient, solution-oriented land stewardship. Our watershed, youths and future deserve this reorientation and support!
Jess Rubin and the MycoLab team BURLINGTON[Re “Well Played,” July 12]: To the end of their days, my midwestern flatlander parents would recall fondly the highlight of their first visit to Vermont.
They visited in the mid-1960s, soon after I had moved here with my young family. One of my new friends happened to also be my state legislator (welcome to Vermont!). Looking for things to do with my parents, I asked the friend if he could arrange a tour of the Statehouse; he obliged by conducting the tour himself.
We thought the tour was winding down when, unexpectedly, the young legislator ushered us into the governor’s office and introduced us to then-governor Phil Hoff.
Even as a lawmaker, Bill Blachly had a flair for the dramatic.
Jim Rader BURLINGTONVery good write-up on “green power” [“Electric Avenues,” April 12]. One of the developers of this inefficient power production scheme claimed that Vermont was being a “laggard” in green production! These developers, James Moore and Peter Sterling, are feeding at the public trough and want to lick the plate. Freepoint Commodities from Connecticut wants to and is using Vermont as its toilet for solar development — to create income for its clients.
Thankfully, wind power is dead in Vermont, even though the folks in the Statehouse acted like the bagmen for them and allowed the developers to use payment in lieu of taxes on their “wind farms.” The Public Service Board thought that was a good way to help the developers. The carbon credit lie is a way to fool the climate-warming nuts into thinking they’re saving the planet. Everyone will eventually realize atomic energy is going to be the answer.
For now, the greenies can waste their trust fund money on EVs, etc., when all the low-info voters had to do was vote these progressives — and their DEI, CRT and the rest of their nonsense — out of the Vermont legislature next year. These people are hell-bent on fooling you into thinking Vermont is about to burst into flames if we don’t react to the global warming scam while they kick back and live on their trust funds and dividend checks.
Carbon dioxide makes up 0.04 percent of the air. Everything that grows green requires it to produce oxygen. If they listened to their eighth-grade teacher instead of Al Gore and John Kerry, they would know that.
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Flower Outage
With no federal lifeline, cannabis businesses count their flood losses
Asbestos Slows Burlington
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No Safety
A toddler fatally shot himself with an easy-to-fire “Baby Glock.” Is the gunmaker culpable?
After the Rain, Dozens of Landslides Occur in Vermont
Water Flows Again in Marshfield, and a State O cial Apologizes Johnson Strong e Lamoille County town starts to pick up the pieces
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All That Glitters
Seeing what pans out with a Green Mountain gold prospector
Cool With Coolidge
Plymouth Notch marks the centennial of Silent Cal’s presidential inauguration
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Making Good
Seven Vermont artisan-crafted items for flood relief
Vermont State Police
Investigate Thefts from Set of Beetlejuice 2
Never Letting Go
eater review: Still, Dorset eatre Festival
Lost Nation Theater Rises Above the Flood
Water Marks
After the floods, Vermont’s preservationists come together to save waterlogged documents and artifacts
Energetic Fields
Barbie fever swept the nation this month with the new film’s release, but Peter Harrigan has been a superfan for decades. He and his husband, Stan Baker, own 600 Barbie dolls, and he creates intricate dioramas to display them using his meticulously organized collection of accessories and furniture. Eva Sollberger visited the couple at their Shelburne home, then met up again to see the movie — with Barbie and Ken dolls in tow.
ree artists’ paintings play with our heads in the Bundy Modern exhibit “Nor’easter”
The Set List
Zach Nugent takes his Grateful Dead cover act to the next level
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At the end of a long summer week, the cows of Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock are ready to kick back. Locals who wish to join them are invited to Moos & Brews & Cocktails Too!, featuring a stacked menu of local beer and mixed drink options, live music, lawn games, horse-drawn wagon rides, butter churning, and plenty of Jersey calf kisses.
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For the second year running, Fledgling Farmstead in Tunbridge hosts Fledge Fest a collaborative arts and music festival for all ages. With potlucks, bonfires, yoga, nature walks, and a lineup of talent including Mal Maïz, the Tenderbellies and more, there’s something on this hilltop for everyone to enjoy. Proceeds benefit flood relief, Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont’s Farmer Emergency Fund and low-income CSA shares.
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Museumgoers have never seen such a rockin’ frock as “ e Red Dress,” a touring work of textile art making its first U.S. stop at Manchester’s Southern Vermont Arts Center. e dress, stitched over 14 years by 375 embroiderers around the world, includes an audio experience featuring the voices of many of the artists and the project’s founder, Kirstie Macleod.
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Locals put down roots at the Braintree Bluegrass Brunch, a barn burner of a community gathering at the Braintree Hill Meetinghouse. Local folk all-stars Patti Casey, Colin McCaffrey, Doug Perkins, Patrick Ross and Jim Whitney soundtrack the proceedings, which include food, fun for kids and cycling activities. Donations benefit flood recovery efforts in Montpelier.
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SUNDAY 30
Addison County’s women-led Mexican and Guatemalan culinary collective, Viva el Sabor, banishes foodies’ dog-days doldrums with a Summer Fiesta at the Marble Works in Middlebury. Antojitos — literally “little cravings” in Spanish — pair perfectly with beer, palomas and margaritas from American Flatbread’s cash bar.
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MONDAY 31
Author Anthony Marra is acclaimed, bestselling and award-winning — and he’s at Norwich Bookstore to discuss his newest book, now in paperback. Mercury Pictures Presents, Marra’s first novel since his 2013 hit A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, follows a Hollywood producer struggling to hold her company together as the golden age of cinema gives way to World War II.
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WEDNESDAY 2
Foodies and farmers celebrate Vermont’s stalwart agricultural scene at the latest NOFA-VT Pizza Social, held this week at Calabash Gardens in Wells River. e Black- and woman-owned regenerative saffron farm hosts an evening of pies, tours of the grounds and family-friendly, pollinator-themed activities.
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When Seven Days reporters fanned out to cover the flooding over the past two weeks, two 21-year-old interns — both from New York City — were part of the crew.
News team intern Katie Futterman, a rising senior history major at Middlebury College, was the first Seven Days reporter assigned to document the impending deluge. She interned last summer at the Addison County Independent and will serve as the managing editor of Middlebury’s student newspaper, the Campus, in the fall. On July 10, she visited Burlington’s Intervale, where farmers were frantically harvesting crops, racing to stay ahead of the raging Winooski River.
James and Gravy. She dubbed it “a charming EP of stripped-down love songs” but also threw some shade at Vermont’s former cartoonist laureate. For example: “He sounds his age, bellowing with a mature voice that gets tired when it strains for high notes or holds syllables. There’s something sad about listening to an old person speak in the idiom of a young person.”
The review prompted a furious screed about Abigail’s “ageism” from a local artist who asked us not to publish her rant. “Who the fuck does this writer think they are?” she fumed.
We stand behind Abigail’s unflinching and entertaining honesty, a hallmark of cultural criticism. As culture coeditor Dan Bolles noted, “An angry letter to the editor is a rite of passage for any good music critic.”
Kochalka himself was more sanguine in his Twitter response to the review, calling Abigail’s description of the recording — “all James, not much gravy” — “such an adorable burn!”
When the entire editorial team pivoted to flood coverage, Abigail did, too. News editor Matthew Roy sent her to Waterbury on July 12, where she spoke with residents and volunteers pumping out basements and serving free meals. “It was intense,” she said.
Later that day she visited nearby Waitsfield, where residents marveled at the miracle of being spared. “It’s so crazy how random environmental factors can determine whether you’re having the worst day of your life or just another Wednesday,” she said afterward.
Despite the desperate circumstances, “Monday was really cheery,” she recalled afterward. Most people seemed happy to see her, though she had some trouble keeping up with workers in the fields in her dress and Teva sandals.
Katie wore boots when she returned the next day as floodwaters inundated the fields. The mood was somber by then. It was harder for her to approach farmers, who were dealing with devastating losses. Some declined to be interviewed. But she recognized the need to convey to readers the extent of the damage.
Katie said she learned the importance of pushing herself outside her comfort zone. “You kind of have to be uncomfortable to get good stories,” she said.
Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, a rising junior English major at Yale University who last year edited the Yale Daily News Magazine, is wrapping up eight weeks on Seven Days’ culture team. Her assignments there ranged from a “True 802” about the centennial of the Vermont state flag to a food feature praising the pizza at Centennial Field ballgames. She also penned spotlights and listings for the upcoming Seven Daysies magazine, All the Best, which showcases our readers’ picks. It drops next week. “I loved going into establishments that won Daysies and being incognito,” she said.
Abigail drew attention, however, for her second byline — an album review of James Kochalka Superstar’s
Seven Days doesn’t often work with interns. It takes work on both sides to ensure the experience is mutually beneficial. But this summer, these two student journalists have been essential to our team. Abigail’s stint ends this week, on July 28; Katie’s last day is August 18.
Covering a natural disaster wasn’t something either of them expected to do, but they both learned a lot and appreciated the opportunity to put their skills to use in a crisis.
Said Abigail: “In the end, I found the experience really meaningful. I want to do more reporting like that.”
That bodes well for the future of journalism.
Publisher Paula Routly returns next week.
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As the rain poured down on July 10, Ashley Sorrentino kept an eye on her recently planted cannabis crop with surveillance cameras. She was safe and dry at home in Essex, but her greenhouse of 315 plants sat in a field next to the rising Lamoille River in Johnson.
She could see just a couple inches of water at first. “And then, not even 20 minutes later, six feet of water — raging river water,” Sorrentino recalled. “It was gnarly. We thought everything was gone.”
Once the river receded, Sorrentino was surprised to see that most of the plants at Stormy Acre Farms were still standing. That gives her hope she can save some of her crop. Unlike fruits and vegetables, which must be destroyed if they have
been flooded, cannabis that has yet to bud can sometimes be salvaged, according to Cary Giguere, compliance director for the Vermont Cannabis Control Board, which regulates the marketplace.
“In a lot of instances for our growers, we’re early enough in the season where the usable portion of that plant hasn’t been produced yet,” Giguere said. “We don’t even have plants that are pre-flowering yet.”
Sorrentino’s weed, like any cannabis product, will be tested for pathogens, mold and heavy metals before it’s cleared to be sold. She also plans to test the soil.
“Obviously, if it comes down contaminated, we’re really screwed,” Sorrentino said.
Two weeks after historic flooding swamped Vermont, the state’s cannabis industry is still taking stock of the damage. While total losses have yet to be calculated — and might not be known until the fall harvest — the deluge hit every part of the marketplace, from small and large growers with riverside fields to manufacturers and retailers in flooded cities and towns.
The crop damage is unlikely to create
a supply crisis, but the natural disaster struck at a pivotal moment for the fledgling cannabis industry. Shops only opened last October, and entrepreneurs have begun renewing their licenses for year
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PCBs aren’t the only toxic substance creating problems for the Burlington School District. While demolishing the old high school to make room for a new one, workers recently uncovered asbestos in the building’s foundation — which will add to both the timeline and cost of the project.
Voters approved a $165 million bond to fund a new school on the site, and school officials initially estimated the new building could open in fall 2025. But previous delays have already extended the construction schedule. e district is now negotiating to extend its lease at the former Macy’s department store building downtown, where high school students have been attending class for more than two years.
In a July 21 community update, Superintendent Tom Flanagan wrote that the asbestos was found in so-called “glue daubs” — patches where insulation was affixed to the buried portion of the building’s foundation.
two of the legal market. The Cannabis Control Board has licensed more than 515 businesses and announced on July 19 that some 1,100 people in the state work in the industry. Through May, consumers had bought nearly $50 million worth of Vermont cannabis products, and the state had raked in about $7 million in excise taxes, according to tax department data. But because the plant is illegal under
e discovery means that the district’s contractor, EnviroVantage, will have to follow asbestos remediation procedures, as required by both the state and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
is spring, school district officials pushed back the anticipated occupancy date to January 2026. Flanagan said on Monday that the asbestos issue might kick the new school’s opening even further down the road.
It’s not all bad news for the district. In his community update, Flanagan celebrated the fact that the district will get $16 million from the state to pay for PCB remediation at the old high school. ough the funds will have to be returned if the district recovers money from its lawsuit against PCB manufacturer Monsanto, Flanagan hailed it as “a great victory for our community” that will “greatly reduce the cost of the project to Burlington taxpayers.”
FOR SOME PEOPLE, THERE ARE NO OPTIONS — THIS YEAR IS JUST A WASH FOR THEM.
JAMES PEPPER
MARSHFIELD FINALLY GETS ITS WATER BACK
JOHNSON DIGS OUT AFTER FLOOD
The parents of a toddler who fatally shot himself in Barre say the handgun’s manufacturer, Glock, is marketing weapons that lack key safety mechanisms in ways that make such accidental deaths “entirely foreseeable.”
Greg and Evelyn Bunce of Saco, Maine, filed a lawsuit against the company last month, alleging that Glock is liable for the death of their 3-year-old son, Peter.
of a manual safety, and that children are especially drawn to firearms.”
Greg and two of his children were in Vermont visiting Greg’s brother and girlfriend in June 2021 when Peter found a loaded Glock 26 semiautomatic in a bedside table drawer. Greg was in a bathroom when he heard the shot that killed his child. “Peter was only out of sight for a matter of seconds,” says the civil complaint, which was filed in federal court in Vermont.
The gun belonged to the girlfriend, Rebecca Post, who was out shopping at the time, according to court papers. The family was staying at her home in Barre Town. The Bunce family has separately sued Post and the insurance company she operated out of her home for negligence; Post, who declined comment through her attorney, and the company have denied the claims.
Peter’s death helped inspire Vermont’s new safe storage law, which took effect this month. It created a criminal offense for gun owners whose unsecured weapons are misused.
The Bunces’ lawsuit against Glock is the latest uphill attempt by victims to hold gunmakers responsible for how their weapons are used. Their case also highlights an aspect of American gun culture that Glock has helped entrench: The most popular guns sold for personal protection are those that don’t include a manual safety, such as a switch or other features that could make them difficult for young children to shoot.
“Peter Bunce’s tragic death was entirely preventable,” his parents said in a statement through their attorney. “Glock knows the danger posed by its lack
Accidental shootings account for a small portion of youth-related gun deaths in America, but hundreds are wounded or killed this way each year — at least 220 so far in 2023, according to a database kept by Everytown for Gun Safety. The gun-control group tracks incidents reported in the news, such as the pregnant Ohio mother who was fatally shot by her 2-year-old, and the 2-year-old in Louisiana who shot and wounded himself at home. Both happened on the same day in June.
At least two Vermont children have died and 10 have been injured in accidental shootings since 2008, according to state Department of Health data. Peter Bunce is not included in those figures because he was not a Vermont resident.
His fatal accident was, in many ways, typical. The vast majority of shootings among children age 4 or younger take place at their home or a relative’s, according to a study of available federal data published last month in Injury Epidemiology, an online journal. Most are young boys who get their hands on a loaded firearm. And almost all of those firearms are semiautomatic handguns.
The Glock 26 that 3-year-old Peter Bunce found is a small, 9-millimeter model designed for concealed carry. Introduced in 1995, the gun became known as a “Baby Glock” or “Pocket Rocket,” which the company specifically marketed as a “perfect choice for women,” the journalist Paul M. Barrett reported in his 2012 book, Glock: The Rise of America’s Gun
The Baby Glock, like other Glock models, didn’t come with a manual safety feature that was common to other brands’ pistols in the ’90s. When turned on, these safety switches prevent a weapon from firing. So a toddler — or anyone else — would need to disable the safety in order to shoot.
ANYTHING THAT CAN EITHER DISABLE THE GUN OR SLOW IT DOWN FROM BEING USED IS, TO ME, EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL.
GREG LICKENBROCK
Instead, Glock guns integrate the safety mechanism into the trigger itself. The company’s “Safe Action” system prevents the gun from discharging if it’s dropped to the ground, but it also means that a loaded Glock will fire whenever the trigger is pulled. And Glock triggers are easy to pull, with a low resistance and short distance of travel.
Those features were controversial when introduced, but they’ve helped make Glock guns extremely popular. Their quickness and accuracy appealed to law enforcement, which in turn made them desirable to people interested in self-defense.
By the early 1990s, Glock faced numerous lawsuits related to accidental discharges and settled most of them out of court, Barrett reported in his book. Federal legislation passed in 2005 made gunmakers immune to many civil lawsuits, though Glock later settled with a Los Angeles police o cer whose 3-year-old shot him in the back with his service weapon, paralyzing him.
The Bunces make claims that are similar to the o cer’s argument. Glock’s weapons, their complaint states, allow even a 3-year-old “with small, weak hands and no idea how to operate a firearm” to shoot. Glock designs its pistols this way “simply to gain a competitive edge in market share,” the lawsuit states.
Glock’s product literature tells owners to keep their guns locked away and unloaded because children are attracted to the weapons and can fire them. But the Bunces allege that the warning is deceptive because Glock also promotes the idea that quick access to a firearm is a valuable means of self-protection.
“If Glock believes the milliseconds needed to disengage a manual safety is not acceptable, then Glock knows its end users will not store these weapons locked up and unloaded,” their complaint states.
Glock did not respond to a request for comment. The company has not yet filed a response to the Bunces’ suit.
A manual safety device could “absolutely” help prevent gun deaths among children, said Greg Lickenbrock, senior firearms analyst for Everytown for Gun Safety.
“Anything that can either disable the gun or slow it down from being used is, to me, extremely beneficial,” he said.
The notion isn’t new; a 1991 federal report found that childproof safety devices on handguns could effectively prevent accidental deaths among children
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Glock's "Safe Action" system includes a safety lever built into the handgun's trigger. e gun will fire when both trigger levers are pulled simultaneously.
age 5 or younger. Yet handguns without manual safeties have become ubiquitous, and consumers who visit gun shops aren’t likely to be pushed toward one, Lickenbrock said.
Seven Days asked Parro’s Gun Shop in Waterbury, Vermont’s largest showroom, for a tutorial on Glock’s guns and to discuss what handgun safety features gun buyers should consider when purchasing one for self-defense or home protection.
Owner Henry Parro demurred, citing concern that doing so might violate his sales distribution contracts with the company.
No one knows how many shootings by young children could have been avoided if the guns they found were equipped with
manual safeties or other childproof mechanisms. The question has received little study — the result of poor data collection and federal restrictions on firearms research.
Seven Days could not locate any empirical analysis of the handgun models involved in such accidents. Nor is the data easy to compile.
Police in Lake Placid, N.Y., told Seven Days they could not release information about a 2015 incident in which a mother was shot by her toddler because the case was sealed. The San Diego County Sheri ’s Department declined to provide the make or model of the gun that a 3-year-old used to kill a 1-year-old sibling on July 17.
One of the researchers who conducted the recent study of youth gun fatalities,
“Peter Bunce’s tragic death was entirely preventable. Glock should have designed a handgun for civilians with a manual safety that would be impossible for a three-year-old boy to maneuver. Glock knows the danger posed by its lack of a manual safety, and that children are especially drawn to firearms. e Bunce family hopes to hold Glock accountable for selling civilian handguns with no external safety, despite decades of industry experience learning about these dangers. e Bunce family remains devastated by the loss of Peter and their lives have been changed forever. Although the lawsuit they filed in Vermont is a public matter, the Bunce family requests that their privacy be respected at this time.”
Nichole Michaels, wrote in an email that gaps in federal data prevented a deeper analysis. As a 2021 paper in the Loyola Consumer Law Review by a different author put it: “Basic research on the efficacy of gun safety measures, no matter how logical, has been virtually impossible.”
Firearms are exempted from the Consumer Product Safety Act, Loyola Consumer Law Review paper noted, and only Massachusetts requires that handguns sold by licensed dealers have a safety mechanism or trigger resistance that “e ectively precludes an average five year old from operating the handgun when it is ready to fire.”
Vermont’s new Act 45 includes measures intended primarily to prevent suicide, including a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases. The law, which went into e ect on July 1, creates the criminal o ense of negligent firearms storage, which means a gun owner can face up to five years in prison if a child or another person prohibited from having a gun uses it to injure another person.
Then-Washington County state’s attorney Rory Thibault did not file charges against Post following Peter Bunce’s death, explaining in an August 2021 memo to police that it was not illegal to keep a gun loaded and unlocked at home. He also suggested the death may have been avoidable and noted the gun’s lack of a manual safety. “Unfortunately, any lessons learned in this matter are too late,” Thibault concluded.
Rep. Alyssa Black (D-Essex), Act 45’s primary sponsor, said Peter Bunce’s death weighed on her as she developed the legislation. Her 23-year-old son purchased a handgun in 2018 and used it to end his own life hours later. Black said she hoped that the safe-storage component could help prevent accidental deaths, too.
“They were always, always on my mind,” she said of the Bunce family. “I mean, they lost their child. They lost their 3-year-old child. I can’t even imagine that.”
But even Black wasn’t familiar with the questions around handgun safety features that the Bunces’ latest lawsuit raised.
“We brought in testimony from several national researchers on gun violence,” Black said. “And in all those discussions,” she said, the issue “was never mentioned.” ➆
THE MOST POPULAR GUNS SOLD FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE THOSE THAT DON’T INCLUDE A MANUAL SAFETY.
On the night of Douglas Mason’s 78th birthday, his house in Barre — and the 42 years of memories within it — came crumbling down.
It started with cracking sounds outside on July 11. When trees started to come down and smash cars, Douglas and his wife, Rhoda, called 911. They were on the phone with the authorities when the house “imploded,” the couple’s son Devin Mason recounted to a reporter on Monday.
Part of the ceiling dropped three inches away from Rhoda, who fell to the floor. Douglas, a Vietnam veteran, was pinned to his chair.
The fire department was able to extract them from the house on Portland Street with a few of their photos and a bag of clothes. But the rest of the belongings in the house, which had been knocked 10 to 15 feet off its foundation, were destroyed, according to Devin.
“They were lucky to get out alive,” he said.
The house, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has already declared a total loss, is one casualty of more than 50 landslides in the state since July 11. The events, caused by the extreme amount of rain that fell over a short period of time, have destroyed homes, injured people and, in at least one case, caused a large kerosene spill.
“Our biggest concern at this moment is the protection of human life,” said Ben DeJong, a geologist for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
He and others have been reporting to sites that are at risk, as well as places where slides have already happened. The hardest-hit spot has been Barre, parts of which sit on steep slopes. More than nine inches of rain fell in 10 days, leading the hills to become oversaturated and collapse, DeJong said.
DeJong has visited some houses that have been destroyed or pushed as much as 40 feet from where they once stood. In one case, a 250-gallon kerosene tank at the base of a house in Barre City was
turned upside down, and kerosene leaked into the basement.
Another home, in Ripton, was destroyed on July 15 when a slope gave way, sending the residents fleeing and temporarily closing Route 125 through the hilly town.
DeJong and his team are still responding to sites that are showing signs of potential collapse. He advised anyone who lives near a steep slope to remain vigilant until things dry up.
The majority of landslides have occurred in the days following the flooding. Warning signs include tension cracks at the top of the slope and bulging soil at the base. DeJong warned against adding weight to try and stabilize the top of the slope, which he said only worsens the problem.
Trees that are tilted toward or away from the slope may be evidence that the soil beneath is starting to move. That does not, however, mean people should remove any vegetation, as roots are key to keeping the soil together, DeJong said.
Landslides do not necessarily correlate to the amount of rain or flooding a place receives, DeJong said. Montpelier, for instance, was hit hard by the flooding but tends to have more bedrock near the surface, which acts as a structural feature that holds slopes together.
Sandy soil drains well and can withstand more water, but clays become overwhelmed quickly and tend to collapse more easily, DeJong said. Landslides can occur when the bedrock is far beneath the surface.
For now, the Masons and others affected by the floods hope to receive FEMA aid, which maxes out around $41,000. The couple are staying with their children in surrounding Vermont towns; Devin also set up a GoFundMe to raise money for them.
“They’ve supported everybody in one way or another with their love and being there when they’re needed,” Devin said. “So we’re doing everything that we can to support them.” ➆
Running water has been restored to Marshfield village 10 days after a historic flood caused a landslide that broke pipes from its well.
Now, state officials are repairing their relationship with Marshfield residents. That’s because Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison explained the state’s inaction on the issue by falsely claiming publicly that Marshfield’s volunteer emergency management director had failed to inform officials about it. Morrison, who oversees emergency management, made the claim at a gubernatorial press conference last week.
Marshfield residents wrote and called state officials to report that the director, Justin Campbell, had reported that the town had no water supply as he worked 18-hour days after the flood to get the roads repaired and secure help from state and federal officials.
Morrison apologized to Campbell for her remarks in an email last Thursday.
“I did not intend to undermine you or diminish your performance as [emergency management director], yet I understand that my remarks left that impression,” she wrote. “Please accept my apologies for that. I should know better than to try and troubleshoot complex problems on the fly (from a podium).”
The public flap is one of several over the state response to the July 10 flood. In Montpelier, business owners say the state could better secure the downtown area, where scavengers have picked through the mountains of trash on the sidewalks.
State officials have broken their promise to help, charged Rep. Marc Mihaly (D-East Calais). The towns in his district all sustained damage to roads, bridges and buildings. Mihaly said Vermont’s State Emergency Operations Center indicated that it could help Marshfield obtain a
washing station for residents who don’t have water — but that Marshfield would need to provide the water for the station.
“This in response to a town without water,” Mihaly wrote in an email. “You can’t make this stuff up!”
“More than a week ago Calais requested as many trucks and drivers to haul gravel as possible and a front loader with a hydraulic ram,” Mihaly said. No equipment had arrived, he said last week.
“The contrast between what the governor and cabinet members say and what is happening on the ground is striking,” Mihaly said.
The public spat over Marshfield’s water took place after Seven Days asked Gov. Phil Scott at a press conference last week how many towns in Vermont still lacked water. None, Scott answered.
After this reporter, a Marshfield resident, noted that this was not the case, Commissioner Morrison suggested that town officials had failed to notify the proper authorities.
Morrison later explained what she said had happened. “The short answer is that I was provided some partial information that was accurate but was not the whole picture,” she told Seven Days. “There was a breakdown in communication.”
As workers completed the water line repairs and water began flowing once more into village homes last Thursday, Campbell fielded calls from federal and state officials. He learned that Marshfield would indeed receive a shower, one that includes water-storage capacity. Even though the water was flowing again, the village would accept the shower in case the problem recurs.
Campbell was still processing his lessons from his first crisis as emergency management director. “The support here has been totally overwhelming,” Campbell said, with tears in his eyes. “Everybody has had my back.”
Mihaly, who is serving his first term, said he thinks the state is promising too much in the early days of response, and officials are probably overwhelmed.
“Everyone and his mother is calling them,” he said. He’s also confident the publicity will help get some towns the assistance they need.
“We asked and we asked and we asked” for help with Calais’ roads, Mihaly said. “I think something will come now.” ➆
federal law, cannapreneurs won’t be eligible for loans or grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration or the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. Without cash support to cover losses, some businesses could fold, according to James Pepper, chair of the control board.
“It’s just brutal,” he said. “For some people, there are no options — this year is just a wash for them. There’s no crop insurance. There are no magic funds to help them.”
Industry advocates are dreaming up other ways to raise cash to keep weed businesses afloat. One fundraiser will be hitting the shelves in cannabis stores soon: a Higher Calling pre-rolled joint, with proceeds going to a fund that will benefit flood-damaged businesses, according to Todd Bailey, executive director of the Cannabis Retailers Association of Vermont. He thinks the total losses could be in the tens of millions of dollars.
Bailey said his trade group is also working on a two-day benefit concert to be held in Cabot in September. The 80-member Vermont Growers Association, another trade group, was planning a mixer at Deep City in Burlington on Wednesday, July 26. Cofounder and executive director Geoffrey Pizzutillo said the group planned to use the event to launch the Vermont Cannabis Industry Emergency Fund, which would raise money for grants now and ideally come up with enough to help out in future disasters.
More traditional, state-level financial help is possible, too. The control board has gotten more than 150 responses to a survey of all licensees, who were encouraged to report any damages. Pepper wants to aggregate the data and report it to the legislature in hopes of receiving some relief for those in the industry; the Vermont Growers Association has similar plans.
“The cannabis community is abuzz with ideas right now,” Pepper said. Assessing the storm’s impact on the nascent industry is currently the board’s No. 1 concern, he said.
Affected growers and sellers might also get relief from the Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund, a statewide effort that has raised some $300,000. Bailey, who serves on the board overseeing the fund, said cannabis businesses — just like any others — are eligible to apply. Grants of $2,500 are available now, though the board hopes to have enough eventually to give businesses up to $10,000.
“We’re thinking specifically and strategically about women-owned businesses, businesses owned by the BIPOC
community, new Americans,” Bailey said. “Some of those communities aren’t as well connected to resources as others, and so we’re trying to both be quick and help people right away, but also thoughtful so that we can help as many people as possible down the road.”
The most publicly visible damage to a weed business was in downtown Montpelier, where retailer Capital Cannabis has been forced to close indefinitely. The Main Street store took in two or three feet of water when the Winooski River swamped the city. But just as owner Lauren Andrews prepared to reopen, a pipe burst upstairs, causing catastrophic damage.
“We lost a week of work, and then it was all ruined,” Andrews recalled. “That just broke our hearts.” A sister CBD store she runs next door, AroMed Essentials, was also badly damaged.
At Capital Cannabis, Andrews was able to ameliorate the flood’s impact. Before the storm hit, she got a waiver from the state to move her product out of the store, allowing her to salvage about 90 percent of what she had in stock. And she’s already found a new space, at the Berlin Mall, where she plans to reopen temporarily this week. She doesn’t expect to lay off any employees, and, ultimately, she wants to be back at her Montpelier shop, which she opened last November.
“It’s been the most difficult time of my life,” Andrews said. “I feel fortunate in some ways, though, because so many people have lost their homes.”
At a press conference on Tuesday outside Andrews’ gutted shop, she, Bailey and others in the industry gathered to bring attention to fundraising efforts. Andrews estimated she’s lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in product, lost revenue and reconstruction costs. Jesse McFarlin, an outdoor grower in Danville, said her company, Old Growth Vermont, lost a field of plants that would have been worth some $200,000. And Dusty Kenney, owner of Cambridge Cannabis Company, said damage to his new grow room could cost north of $100,000 to repair.
“We keep talking about ‘We’re Vermont strong or ‘We’re still Vermont strong,’” Andrews said, becoming emotional. “We can say these words, but the reality is that being strong all the time through something like this is — it’s exhausting. It’s overwhelming.” The silver lining, she said, was the outpouring of support from
IT’S BEEN THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME OF MY LIFE. LAUREN ANDREWS
sta , the local community and people in the weed biz.
Vermont has cultivated a cannabis industry of small craft growers, and those entrepreneurs might lose the most. Pepper, the control board chair, said one grower not only lost all of his plants but also sustained damage to his field, meaning he won’t be able to replant. The grower plans to raise a few plants in buckets and hopes for a harvest of some 15 pounds — compared to the 300-pound crop he expected, Pepper said. The grower pays $5,500 annually for his license.
“Is he going to be interested in renewing [his license] next year? Is he going to have the money to renew next year?” Pepper said. “I don’t know.”
The grower in question, Sean Trombly, said he’ll survive the flood; he also grows indoors, which sustains his business, Trombly House of Cannabis. But he’ll take precautions — such as building greenhouses or installing drainage pipes — next season to protect himself from heavy rain, which cost him 625 plants this year.
“Outdoor [growing], to me, is just very
unpredictable,” Trombly said. “This is a perfect example.”
Other growers are already contending with mold and other pathogens that could stunt yields down the line, according to Pizzutillo of the Vermont Growers Association.
“We are sort of beginning to see some early signs of these later-season diseases, and we’re not even halfway into the season yet,” he said.
Back in Johnson, Sorrentino considers herself lucky that things weren’t worse. She lost 15 percent of her crop and spent time and money cleaning up and buying new tools and supplies. But her greenhouse remained structurally sound, and she also has a cannabis dispensary in St. Albans, MothaPlant, that was untouched by the storm. She’ll wait and see whether her remaining plants survive — and hope for the best.
She noted the irony of her farm, Stormy Acre, being flooded just weeks after she planted. Maybe, she mused, the name will “bring us some good luck and get all the disasters out of the way now — and the rest of the year will be easypeasy.”
OUR BREWERS
CHARACTER.
In early July, town officials in Johnson were making plans to spruce up their downtown with flowers and a mural. They were also gearing up to celebrate the completion of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, a 93-mile recreation path that runs through town.
Gov. Phil Scott was going to travel the entire length, from Swanton to St. Johnsbury, by bike. The town planned to welcome him with cold water and ice cream.
The July 10 flood put those plans — and just about everything else — on hold. A week after the storm, Johnson still didn’t have a functioning municipal building, wastewater plant or post office. Instead of discussing flowers, officials were texting, multiple times a day, about trash pickup.
More removed than other heavy-hit towns, Johnson hasn’t been swarming with volunteers helping to muck out businesses and homes. But those in the town say they’re determined to bounce back. Seven Days spent a day there last week to see how the cleanup effort was going.
The center of Johnson was still a work zone on July 18 as heavy trucks rumbled down Lower Main Street and residents stacked ruined belongings on curbs. A national relief organization, World Central Kitchen, was handing out meals in a parking lot. Massive storage containers and dumpsters sat outside Johnson’s Sterling Market, the town grocery store that was devastated by floodwaters from the nearby Gihon River. Despite a sign out front that promised a future reopening, some residents were skeptical. The store had flooded three times before, and maybe this would be the last.
There’s similar uncertainty about when other vital services will return. The town offices won’t be open for months. Neither will the library, though its collection of 15,000 books largely made it out unscathed. The building itself will need repairs, so staff are holding events outside, weather permitting.
The wastewater plant was devastated and still isn’t back online, meaning untreated sewage is flowing into waterways. A graphic on the town website reminds people to “Only Flush the Three P’s: Pee, Poop and Toilet Paper!”
Just up the hill at the Johnson Elementary School, the American Red Cross had
opened a resource center to address immediate needs, a sort of one-stop shop where people could find information about temporary housing and grab a free meal. The Federal Emergency Management Agency had a table there, as did the United Way and state departments of labor and fire safety. Outside, Red Cross volunteers from Nebraska were handing out plastic totes full of cleaning supplies.
Two women pulled up in a Scion xD that was already packed with items salvaged from their flooded homes. They managed to find room for a tote, a rake and a shovel from the center.
“It’s awesome that they actually have stuff like this available,” one woman said. She and her friend had only heard about the place an hour earlier. “We’re gonna get our husbands and come back,” she said.
Standing nearby was Katie Farineau, the town’s volunteer coordinator, who had been helping the women inside. She’d had to explain to them what FEMA was, Farineau said.
“People haven’t gone through this,” she said. “It breaks your heart, just having some of these initial conversations.”
That day, Farineau had dispatched volunteers to remote areas of town to document damage and what residents needed for cleanup. Farineau, who previously researched disaster responses with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, planned to submit the data to the state, which would use it to determine what kind of help Johnson needs, be it heavy machinery or mold cleanup experts.
“There’s a lot of help that we need, and now’s the time for the state to send that help in,” she said.
Johnson Selectboard chair Beth Foy, the town’s emergency information officer, was also thinking about data. From her makeshift office at Vermont State University’s Johnson campus, she had just attended a briefing in which state officials had discussed ways to measure the flood’s impact. FEMA was tracking debris removal; Vermont 211 was tallying damaged households.
Foy was concerned about displaced residents, particularly the low-income tenants who lived in the hard-hit apartment buildings downtown. She feared that their needs wouldn’t be reflected in the data.
“It’s a week out, and anyone who’s a renter, they’re gone,” Foy said. “I worry that we’re pretty significantly understating the problem.”
Back downtown, Gregory Tatro was giving a tour of the buildings owned by Jenna’s Promise, a nonprofit that provides job training and housing to people with substance-use disorder. The organization is named after Jenna Rae Tatro, Gregory’s sister, who died of an opioid overdose in 2019. Jenna’s Promise board member Kitty Toll, a former state rep, was along for the ride.
lieu of a mask, Toll pulled her shirt over her mouth and nose.
Another of the nonprofit’s buildings, a residential treatment center called Rae of Hope, also flooded. Clients live there when they start recovery, and without that space, the program can’t accept anyone else, Tatro said. He wasn’t sure how long the six existing clients would be displaced.
Tatro’s last stop was the Johnson Health Center, the only doctor’s office in town. The center, which provides addiction recovery services in addition to primary care, works closely with Jenna’s Promise.
Four feet of water had destroyed everything except a refrigerator storing vaccines that Geoffrey Butler, the center’s executive director, had grabbed during his hasty exit. The center, on Lower Main Street, had only been open for about eight months before the flood.
Tatro’s first stop was JP’s Promising Goods, a discount store that employs people in recovery. The store didn’t flood, and the Tatros were letting volunteers use the warehouse as a donation center. At least a dozen tables were piled high with canned goods, bottles of water, clothing and toiletries, all free for the taking. One woman browsed the offerings as a torrential rain soaked the already-saturated ground outside.
Tatro and Toll rushed back to the car and drove to Jenna’s Coffee House, the nonprofit’s café on Main Street. The first floor had been spared, and the café was back open, but the basement was another story. Water destroyed about $30,000 worth of equipment belowground, including a large grease trap that exploded from the force of the water. The room still stank of sewage, and one wall had recently sprouted cotton candy-colored mold. In
The building was nearly empty on the day Tatro dropped in. A lone exam table sat in one room; a naloxone dispenser was still affixed to a wall. Contractors had removed much of the damaged Sheetrock, exposing the studs and wiring. The building almost looked like it was under construction instead of being torn apart.
The center has switched to telehealth and will likely begin borrowing space from Jenna’s Promise to see patients in person. In a follow-up interview, Butler said he and his wife, Caroline, a nurse practitioner at the center, are still considering whether they want to reopen next to the river.
“The thought of rebuilding in that same spot and having this happen again in five, 10 years is a little overwhelming,” Butler said. “We put so much of ourselves into that building, you know: heart, soul, sweat and tears.”
Back at the center, Tatro told Toll he’s confident that Jenna’s Promise and the center will rebuild, just as the rest of the town will.
“We’re gonna get back up because that ultimately is the story of the people we’re serving,” he said. “In a real sense, this is a metaphor for recovery.” ➆
THE THOUGHT OF REBUILDING IN THAT SAME SPOT AND HAVING THIS HAPPEN AGAIN IN FIVE, 10 YEARS IS A LITTLE OVERWHELMING.
GEOFFREY BUTLER
Vermont kids are pitching in to help flooded towns recover by completing activities for the Good Citizen Challenge. This summer civics project includes 25 activities K-8 students can do to learn about and improve their communities.
On Friday, July 21, in Morrisville, a group of young residents who’ve been working on the Challenge through the Morristown Centennial Library held a bake sale to benefit the Johnson Public Library (Activity 14: Organize Support).
The flood hit Morrisville, too, but the damage was worse in nearby Johnson; the library’s entire collection has been removed until its building dries out.
Morrisville librarians Maggie Cleary and Cari Varner organized the fundraiser, posting about it on the town’s Front Porch Forum. Community members including the local bridge group saw the post and donated money and baked goods. The kids made treats and lemonade.
They spent an hour setting up their table and crafting colorful signs. Many drivers honked in support as they passed or pulled over to make donations.
In one hour, the kids raised $539 for the cause. Amelia Rossiter, 12, helped sta the tent and accept donations. Her own house was una ected by the flood, “but we definitely know people who weren’t as fortunate,” she said. “Being able to help in any way we can is really nice.”
Everyone who completes the Good Citizen Challenge by doing five activities in a row on the scorecard is entered to win prizes, including a free trip for two to Washington, D.C.
Download the scorecard and enter by September 4 at goodcitizenvt.com.
knowledge can’t be handed down the gene pool. It has to be learned.” — Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen has been writing about the growing opposition to wake boats on Vermont lakes since last summer. More recently, the state has drafted rules restricting the powerful watercraft from coming within 500 feet of shore to prevent erosion and other damage. Many say it should be at least 1,000 feet; others suggest the boats should be banned from all but Vermont’s largest lakes: Champlain and Memphremagog.
The following letters respond to “New Proposed Wake Boat Rules Edge Toward a Compromise,” June 20, online; “Wake Boat Opponents Pack Vermont Hearing on Regulation,” February 17, online; and “Water Wars: Opponents of Wake Boats Seek New Rules, Roiling Lake Communities,” August 24, 2022.
Wake boats are designed solely to create huge wake waves so that a couple of people can “surf” on this wave in our otherwise relatively calm lakes. These waves are unarguably destructive and dangerous to most other users. And, unless strictly controlled, they will spread invasives and stir up the nutrients that currently are deposited on the bottoms of our lakes.
They should be banned on almost all Vermont lakes, which are simply too small to have their center waters taken over by the presence of these boats. The current proposal by the state to keep them 500 feet from the shorelines of the many lakes where they will be allowed means that all other normal uses — canoeing, sailing, fishing, swimming, floating, wading — will be limited to an even narrower area along the shore, where the waves have gotten less dangerous.
This is a taking of the enjoyment of our publicly owned waters for the exclusive pleasure of a very few users in expensive craft. Forget sailing where the wind blows the best; kayaking; canoeing; the challenge of swimming across the lake; fishing in the deep, cooler waters in the summer; having children in the shallows; and more.
They must be stopped and the only way to do this is to get involved. Participate in the upcoming hearings. Contact the Agency of Natural Resources. Let them know that these waters belong to all of us, not just a select few.
Peter Erb HINESBURGI am writing to advocate for strengthening the proposed wake sport rule, bringing it back to 1,000 feet as originally proposed.
Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes brought its wake sport petition on behalf of 14 specific lakes, chosen for size, location and popularity — factors making them vulnerable to abuse. The petition called for wake sports to take place 1,000 feet from shore, but the state dropped that distance down to 500 feet. The state’s rule now excludes most of the petitioning lakes from adequate protection.
Vermont has more than 800 lakes and ponds. However, only 73 lakes currently allow motorboats operating over 5 mph. The other 700-plus are already fully protected from wake sports. Many of the 73 are small, shallow ponds obviously inappropriate and rarely, if ever, visited by wake boats. Such ponds are not particularly at risk. Thus, the state created the illusion of a solution without the reality of significant change.
The state has effectively abandoned small lakes caught in the middle. These lakes are just barely big enough to entice wake boats. Now, wake sports will not only be explicitly welcomed, but they will also be granted privileged status to dominate, claiming the deepest areas often barely 500 feet from shore. This was never the intent.
It is frustrating and disheartening to hear the familiar “It’s better than nothing” argument used in defense of an inadequate rule. Wake sports must be regulated thoughtfully to preserve our lakes and ponds for future generations. Vermont deserves better!
Meg Handler HINESBURGI agree 100 percent with Chip Stone and disagree 100 percent with Rodney Putnam or anyone else who wishes to indulge on these small bodies of water that simply should be used for canoeing, kayaking and the ever-growing paddleboarding. Neglecting our waterways and flooding them with unnecessary watercraft have
by these boats are dangerous for others who want to enjoy traditional uses like paddling, fishing, swimming and sailing on our relatively small lakes. The problem will only get worse as the number of wake boats increases and bigger and more powerful wake boats are built.
The environmental impacts from the big wakes are many: eroding shorelines, disturbing wildlife and stirring up lake bottoms. The ballasted boats travel with their sterns submerged deep in the water, allowing their propeller wash to disturb sediments 20 to 30 feet deep.
This eggbeater effect releases nutrients like phosphorus, which in turn promotes weed and algae growth and destroys fish and aquatic habitat.
become major problems in our beautiful state of Vermont. Go to the big lakes and seas with your big boats so the rest of us can enjoy our serenity.
Jeff Shedd BURLINGTONChip Stone had it right when he said wake boats should be banned from Vermont’s inland lakes. The rule being crafted by the state is a step in the right direction but does not go far enough.
The three- to four-foot wakes generated
The wake boat industry has already spent $30,000 lobbying to kill the rule being proposed by the State of Vermont, no doubt arguing that a rule would be bad for the economy. But the state has estimated that the economic benefits of its rule, including preservation of water quality and protection of the tourist economy, would outweigh the costs by 10 to one.
Concerned Vermonters should plan to submit written comments or attend one of the state’s two hearings in early August. For details, see dec.vermont.gov/ watershed/lakes-ponds/rulemaking.
Phil Dodd MONTPELIERJANUARY 13, 1981-
MARCH 5, 2023
BRATTLEBORO, VT.
Jonas Fricke died of a heart attack on March 5, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla., after performing his own brand of “radical courage music” as If Not I an Who en, his “onehuman choir, drum-brigade and performance art theater troupe.”
When he was a small child, Jonas said he intended “to continue being an artist” when he grew up. In this lifelong pursuit, he was wildly successful and produced an immense body of work in many often-overlapping mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, screen printing, tattoos, puppetry, performance art, textiles and music. In his own words, Jonas believed “wholeheartedly in the ability of artwork and creative pursuits to start fires of meaning, illuminate paths of quandary and curiosity, inspire change, make life more colorful and vibrant, as well as inspire others to live more creative lives.”
Jonas also labored tirelessly at creating space and opportunities for other artists, as a curator, promoter, organizer, and founding or contributing
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JERICHO, VT.
Jacob Andrew Berino, 30, of Jericho, Vt., lost his life after open-heart surgery on July 7, 2023, in a hospital in New York. Jacob grew up in Hinesburg and graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School in 2012. He was always interested in science and took extra physics classes at CVU. He was in the middle of learning how to use
member of several art collectives, including the Tinderbox, the Future Collective, the Buoyant Heart and Harmony Art Collectives in Brattleboro.
Jonas gave of his body, mind and soul to promote social change, while continuing activist traditions from both the American Quaker and German-Jewish parts of his ancestry. He was passionately committed to anti-racist, proIndigenous, feminist and queer liberationist causes. Inspired by the political theater of Bread and Puppet, where he interned in his youth, Jonas brought joy and imagination to public demonstrations around the country. In his daily life, Jonas practiced mutual aid and lived by his belief in communal care outside of unjust systems of power.
Jonas is survived by his parents, Sylvia Blanchet and omas Fricke; his sister,
his two 3D printers and putting his Ducati motorcycle together, once again. Jake was bright, had a great sense of humor and was a generous friend.
He is survived by his mother, Jean Harvey, and his stepfather, Bob Stewart, of Jericho, Vt.; his father, John Berino, of Lebanon N.H.; and his brother, Josh Berino, of Winooski; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. We are heartbroken at his loss.
Services will be conducted at a later date.
Lucia Blanchet-Fricke; his partner, Jocelyn McElroy; six aunts and uncles; a growing number of cousins; and innumerable friends, bandmates and creative collaborators — hundreds of whom paraded down the streets of Brattleboro to the beat of a brass band soon after Jonas’ death and flooded the town with ecstatic fanfare in celebration of his life. Jonas also leaves behind countless young people he nurtured, taught and played with for more than two decades as an early childhood educator.
Jonas lives on in the people he loved, the communities he fostered and the works of art he created.
Jonas’ family and friends will be hosting a memorial festival on Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Retreat Farm in Brattleboro that will be open to all who love Jonas or love someone who loves Jonas. is will be followed by live music at the Stone Church, performed by Jonas’ friends from 7 p.m. to midnight. A suggested donation at the door will benefit the Jonas Legacy Fund, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to may make a donation to the River Gallery School (rivergalleryschool.org), where Jonas took art classes as a child.
JULY 3, 1932-JULY 8, 2023 MARSHFIELD, VT.
Elinor Sue Randall died on July 8, 2023, after a long struggle with dementia. Randy (as she was always known) was born in Norwalk, Conn., on July 3, 1932, to David Judson Randall (1902-1957) and Mary Leslie Fuller Randall (1908-2000) and was the oldest of three children. As a child, horses became her closest companions and the subjects of her art throughout her life. Randy attended the Waldorf High Mowing School, which had a profound influence on her, and it’s where she met many lifelong friends, including Sarah Keeney, brother of her future husband.
In 1953, she married James Hervey Keeney and moved to Madison, Wis., where their two children, Benjamin (1953) and Dorigen (1955), were born. She attended the University of Wisconsin and studied art with Marshall Glasier, who became her most important mentor and a cherished friend. Marshall was a longtime student of George Grosz.
In 1958, the Keeney family moved to New York City, where Randy continued her art studies at the Art Students League and where she studied with Grosz. After moves to New Hampshire, Connecticut and New York City, the family moved in 1964 to Detroit, where Randy received a BFA from Wayne State University. Her drawings illustrated many articles in magazines, including New Politics
It was at Wayne State that Randy found her medium of intaglio printmaking and the joy of working together with a group of other artists. As those closest to her know, Randy never liked to do anything alone, even art. In 1969, the family moved to Peacham, Vt. In
flats in the shadow of the Bay Bridge until moving to a hill farm in Marshfield, Vt., in 1991. Len died in 2016.
Peacham, she adopted 10 starving horses, which she rehabilitated. ese abused animals were her perfect artistic subjects. Randy used horses extensively as metaphors in her prints, especially as a metaphor for the role of women in society.
Following her divorce from Keeney in 1974 and after sojourns in West Virginia, Newfoundland, Wisconsin and Detroit, Randy moved to Oakland, Calif. Her time in California was one of her most productive periods and where she produced many of her finest prints. She instructed at the Graphics Arts Workshop until 1992. Randy also worked at the Golden Gate Field racetrack and used this experience extensively in her work. During this period, Randy compiled an oral history of members of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Union — featuring transcripts of such luminaries as Harry Bridges and Stan Weir — that is housed at the Bancroft Library at the University of California.
In California, Randy met and fell in love with the Scottish poet Leonard George Irving. ey shared an appreciation of language, literature and history and loved any chance for a celebratory feast. ey collaborated on the publication of four collections of his poetry, including Farewell Dundrennan, which was published in 1987. ey lived together in the Oakland
Randy established a fine arts press in Vermont, the Rung Rim Press, and joined Two Rivers Printmaking in White River Junction. Exhibitions of her work span four decades and several continents and include group shows, as well as solo exhibitions. Her most serious work was in intaglio — especially etchings and monoprints — in which she explored the darker sides of society and the human experience. She also worked in watercolor to produce evocative landscapes that captured the essence of place. However, it was in her pen-and-ink drawings of animals that her sense of humor and whimsy were best expressed. A retrospective of her work in intaglio is currently on display at Studio Place Arts in Barre, Vt., through August 18.
Wherever she lived, Randy created a community of friends, abundant gardens and a menagerie of animals. In many ways, her relationship with her animals was the key to her spirit and her extraordinary creative output. e chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese, the dogs and cats, and, most of all, her beloved horses were the real taproot of her life. She had an infectious laugh, a generous nature and never missed the opportunity to have a party. Her spontaneous spirit, courage, irreverence and love of the ridiculous brought people together.
She is survived by her two children, Benjamin Keeney and Dorigen Keeney, and many friends. She was buried on her farm in Marshfield, next to Len and her horse Hannah.
If you wish to honor her, send money to an animal rescue organization or throw a dinner party, or both.
SEPTEMBER 29, 1926-JULY 13, 2023 MILTON, VT.
Margaret “Peggie” Waterman Hoyt, 96, of Milton, died on July 13, 2023, at the Ethan Allen Residence in Burlington after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on September 29, 1926, in Johnson, Vt., the daughter of Alice May Mills and Howard Waterman. Peggie never lost the sparkle in her eyes despite her illness, and her warm and loving manner persevered until her final day.
Peggie enjoyed 69 years of marriage to the love of her life, John Prescott Hoyt Jr., until his death in 2017. While she was in her final semester at the University of Vermont in 1947, John was able to put a ring on her ring finger, after getting special permission to marry from the dean at UVM. Peggie was a very attentive — often multitasking — and loving mother. She was very pleasant to everyone she met and garnered love and respect from many friends and acquaintances. Together, John and Peggie raised four wonderful children. Peggie was preceded in death by sons John P. “Jay” Hoyt III and Mark O. Hoyt. She is survived by her daughter, Margo H. Breen, and son Christopher L. Hoyt and his wife, Kelly Mullins, of Parker, Colo.
Peggie leaves three wonderful granddaughters: Mark’s daughter, Marsha, and her husband, Kevin
McCombie, of Milton, Vt., and two great-grandsons, Sawyer O. and Crosby J. McCombie; and Margo’s daughters, Lindsay Hoyt of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Megan Breen and her partner, omas Cole, of Shoreham, Vt.
Peggie graduated from UVM with a major in secondary education. She served on several boards and councils throughout her life and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. She was also a member of the South Hero Congregational Church.
Peggie and John owned and operated Cold Spring Camp — eight housekeeping cottages on the shores of Lake Champlain and Eagle Mountain — which they purchased from John’s mother. ey took great delight in providing a vacation ministry to 54 families every year from 1968 to 1995. John and Peggie later donated 114 acres of Eagle Mountain to the Lake Champlain Land Trust for conservation, which was transferred to the Town of Milton per their wishes.
Peggie worked as a teacher’s aide at Champlain Elementary School in Burlington for several years when an opportunity arose to travel to China for three weeks as part of the first American tourists allowed into China. Peggie left her position at the school. She loved to travel and visited Russia, Egypt, Israel, most of Europe, Great Britain, Mexico, parts of Canada and most of the entirety of the United States. Peggie also was a 25-year member of the Eastern
Star, Chittenden Chapter #59. She loved being part of this group until Alzheimer’s prevented her participation.
Peggie was proud of her hunter’s license and gun safety classes, even though she didn’t hunt. She was a great fisherwoman and spent hours fishing with John when they first married. She was often in the garden, tending to her flowers, or redecorating the home with the latest arrangement of furniture. Most of all, she always took the best care of everyone in the family.
We mourned her loss of memory as the years passed; however, she remained happy and joyful and was often the best-dressed resident according to everyone at the Ethan Allen Residence. She spoke often of her childhood farm in Johnson and of her brothers and sister. She will be dearly missed by friends and family.
We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to the caregivers at Bayada Home Health Care and the Ethan Allen Residence staff for their continuous care, especially during the last week. eir efforts to ensure that we were all comfortable were appreciated.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Minor Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Milton, with the Eastern Star service immediately following.
Funeral services will be held the next day, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, 11 a.m., at the South Hero Congregational Church, immediately followed by a procession back to the committal service at the family plot in the Milton Village Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Masonic Lodge directly across the street following the committal service. All friends and family are welcome as we honor Peggie and celebrate her life.
OCTOBER 22, 1944JULY 14, 2023 ESSEX, CONN.
John Patterson, 78, died peacefully on July 14, 2023, of complications related to acute myeloid leukemia. In his final hours, John expressed gratitude for a good life. He will be remembered for his devotion to family and friends, for the twinkle in his eye, and for always being kind.
John was born in 1944 in Middletown, Conn., the first child of Herb and Ellen Patterson. He grew up in Durham, Conn., where he was joined by siblings David, Richard and Amy.
John attended Vermont Academy and the University of Vermont, where he met Barbara Andersen, his first wife and lifelong friend. After graduating from UVM in 1967, John entered the Army as a second lieutenant. He trained on the NIKE air defense system and later served in Vietnam, where he was stationed in the coastal city of Nha Trang. Many years later, upon returning to Nha Trang, John was amazed by its transformation from a quiet fishing village to a tourism destination with high-rise hotels along the beach.
John and Barbara settled in California, and in 1975 they welcomed a son, Andrew. eir marriage did not last, and John returned to Connecticut, where he began his career at Durham Manufacturing, a company started by his grandfather in 1922.
John remarried in 1981 and settled in Durham with his wife, Melinda, where they built a timber-frame home down the street from John’s parents. eir son Tim was born in 1982, followed by Luke in 1984. e stones in the wall that John built by hand at the house in Durham have not shifted an inch in the past three decades.
In 1994 John and Melinda moved to Craftsbury, Vt., where he enjoyed splitting wood, swimming in Duck Pond and playing golf with friends at Mountain View Country Club. Just a few
years ago, they moved back to Connecticut and settled in Essex, a few doors down from the church where they were married. roughout his life, John could always be relied upon, and he took great care to meet the needs of others. John also thought deeply about how he wanted to walk in the world. Often, he chose to walk barefoot, treating every step as a meditation, whether by the pond in Craftsbury, on the path to the hot springs of Esalen overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur, or on the winding donkey trails and coral outcrops of Salt Cay, the small Caribbean island where John spent years renovating a ruin into his beloved Salt House. He was happiest when fully immersed in physical work, whether transplanting Christmas trees, digging out old cellar holes or deconstructing timber-frame barns.
Perhaps because of the careful effort John took to reconcile his sense of duty and his own truths, he made clear to his sons that they were free to choose their own way. He embodied the teaching of the Buddhist monk ich Nhat Hanh, who wrote: “You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.”
In addition to his first and second wives, three sons and three siblings, John is survived by his grandchildren: Reese, Brynn and Paige of Newport Beach, Calif., and Avela and Ellis of Richmond, Vt.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craftsbury Common Village Improvement Society, PO Box 97, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827.
JUNE 2, 1998-JULY 14, 2023 BURLINGTON, VT.
On a recent beautiful Vermont summer day, Katherine Grace Hartnett (“Katie”) departed this world. The irony that we would lose the most warm and sunny person we know to a tragic accident on such a day does not escape us. She was outdoors and at peace.
Katie was born on June 2, 1998, to the most loving parents imaginable. Katie attended Burlington public schools before enrolling at Saint Michael’s College and earning an undergraduate degree in elementary education. She furthered her studies with an MAT graduate degree, also from Saint Michael’s.
Katie was very responsible, hardworking and conscientious; she held numerous jobs to support her postsecondary education. At the time of her death, she was employed by the Burlington School District as a paraeducator in the kindergarten classroom at Champlain Elementary School. Working with children was Katie’s calling. We all enjoyed listening to Katie tell endearing stories about students, but it was evident that Katie enjoyed telling them even more. She was a talented and passionate educator who would have enjoyed a long career and would have influenced the lives of many children.
From her first day of life, Katie brought joy to all. She was born with big and beautiful eyes, and we soon learned that she used them to take in the world around her. Very little escaped Katie. Her ability to observe people and make very quick and accurate assessments of a person’s character, mood and station in life was extraordinary. This made her a most empathic and understanding individual. She was particularly attuned to Burlington’s homeless population. It was a closely held family secret that any of the humanitarian initiatives that her father supported while on the Burlington City Council originated with Katie. It may be safe to say Katie was the only person who could make Dave vote like a liberal. Katie spoke poignantly and eloquently on behalf of the homeless to the Burlington
Stephen Hartnett of Burlington; and her aunt Mary Hartnett of Williston. Katie also leaves cherished cousins John Zachary and Connor Hartnett, Andrew, Robert and Millie deLaricheliere, Christian and Veronica Hartnett, and Chalalai and Rosita Grairit. Katie was predeceased by her grandparents John and Sheila Hartnett, formerly of Burlington, and her greatuncle Tom Landry of Winooski.
City Council. She was the social media adviser for several of her father’s campaigns and reveled in the role. While David and Katie were coconspirators in politics, it was Lisa who was Katie’s anchor. Lisa was also Katie’s model for kindness and creativity. Her love for Katie was infinite and unconditional.
Katie’s rare break from school, activities, work and politics was the annual trip to Maine with her parents, where she enjoyed the ocean and lobster.
Sports were a big part of Katie’s life. What she lacked in physical size she made up for with determination, teamwork and intelligence. She was a four-year participant in field hockey, basketball and golf. Katie enjoyed being a member of all three teams, but basketball was her favorite. Katie was well-known for her threepoint shooting ability; the “Katie Three” could be heard at home games when her “moonshots” went through the nets. Opposing teams would yell “shooter” any time Katie had the ball. At her high school graduation, Katie received many awards, including the Boosters Award for Character and Leadership, the Teachers Association award, the Vermont Golf scholarship, and the Burlington Elks Lodge scholarship award.
Katie leaves her parents, David and Lisa (deLaricheliere) Hartnett; her grandparents Robert and Aline (Landry) deLaricheliere, of South Burlington; her uncle Alex deLaricheliere (Beth) of Garden City, N.Y.; her aunt Aimee deLaricheliere of South Burlington; her uncles Dan Hartnett (Sam) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Timothy Hartnett of Colchester, Michael Hartnett (Veronica) of Moore, Okla., John Patrick Hartnett (Laura Bellstrom) of St. Albans, James Hartnett of South Burlington, and
Katie’s parents would like to acknowledge the professional and heroic efforts of the Police and Technical Rescue Squads from Colchester, Stowe, Richmond and Asheville, N.C.); Vermont State Police and Vermont Urban Search and Rescue; and the Air National Guard for their help in returning her to them. They would also like to thank Mayor Miro Weinberger and Vermont Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety Jennifer Morrison for facilitating the comprehensive effort to locate Katie.
Anyone who may be interested in helping preserve Katie’s generosity and idealism can make donations to a nonprofit foundation being established in her name to assist the afterschool programs at Burlington Elementary Schools and all children of Burlington. At this point in time, donations can be made to Dr. Laura Bellstrom and John P. Hartnett at 133 High St., #9, St. Albans, VT 05478. Checks should list Katie’s Kids in the memo section of the check.
There will be a mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 1251 North Ave., Burlington. Interment will immediately follow the funeral at Resurrection Park Catholic Cemetery, 200 Hinesburg Rd., South Burlington. Interment is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Following the interment, an outdoor reception will be held on the grounds of the Elks Club at 925 North Ave.
There will be an opportunity for individuals to share memories of Katie at the reception. David and Lisa are hopeful for the participation of family and friends.
Arrangements are in the care of Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond, VT.
When historic floods inundated Vermont earlier this month, many of the state’s 1,200 dams came under unfathomable pressure. Swollen rivers pressed against obsolete stone dams. Rising water tested modest earthen barriers holding back ponds for swimming or snowmaking. Water built up behind enormous concrete flood-control dams that protect millions of dollars of property, testing them to their limits.
In Cabot, the old Clark Sawmill Dam collapsed under the force of the raging Winooski River, just as safety experts had long warned it would.
In Calais, locals armed with tarps and cinder blocks banded together in a bucket brigade, a desperate but ultimately successful push to prevent the 123-year-old Curtis Pond Dam from failing.
In Montpelier, floodwaters rose behind the 115-foot-high Wrightsville Dam to within inches of the spillway, for the first time since the dam was
constructed in 1935. Anxious downstream residents scrambled for higher ground.
And at the Waterbury Reservoir, engineers were forced to release water from the largest state-managed dam while facing obstacles that included a malfunctioning water-level sensor, floodgates that need replacement and a badly eroded spillway. A $60 million fix is in the works, but it will be years before the repairs are designed, let alone funded and built.
A full assessment of the damage to all
dams in the state is under way. Inspectors have so far found more than two dozen high or significant hazard dams with “defects” likely caused by the floods that will have to be repaired. Experts say it’s clear that more frequent, more intense rainstorms are pushing dams toward their breaking points.
According to federal data, 63 Vermont dams are in poor condition and are also listed as posing high or significant hazards, meaning their failure would likely threaten lives or property. (The federal database does not include every dam in the state, including some that are regulated separately by the Vermont Public Utility Commission.)
Waterbury is the largest dam in the state’s inventory with a “high hazard” rating and in poor condition. Others include the 55-foot-high Ascutney Mill Dam, which was built in 1834 and is owned by the town; the 25-foot-high Institute Pond Dam, built in 1911 across the Passumpsic River in Lyndon; and the Stiles Pond Dam that provides water to St. Johnsbury.
Dozens of other dams listed in poor condition — including those at Springfield Reservoir, Wright Reservoir in Hartford, Norton Brook Reservoir in Bristol and Blodgett Reservoir in Bradford — have a slightly better rating as “significant” hazards.
In 2018, Vermont strengthened its dam-safety law, but the state’s dam inspectors are still drafting new rules to address deteriorating structures. Fixing just the most hazardous dams could cost $230 million, according to a recent estimate by the Association of State Dam Safety O cials.
The state has earned praise for its flood-protection work in the 12 years since the disastrous floods caused by Tropical Storm Irene, but July’s intense rains underscored just how vulnerable many riverside communities remain. That fact isn’t lost on Steve Gold. He’s not a dam expert, but he has lived downstream from the Wrightsville Dam since 1975 and feared for his home during the July flood.
“The state has to take a serious look at flood control in the whole Winooski basin based on this experience,” he said. “Clearly, what we have in place now is not adequate.”
Building additional, costly flood-control dams is generally not seen as a practical solution. But modifying existing dams or managing them di erently — such as by lowering water levels behind them before storms so they can capture more runo — are strategies used elsewhere that Vermont could embrace.
Removing more so-called “deadbeat dams,” derelict structures that can worsen flooding, is increasingly viewed as an approach the state will need to accelerate to adapt to a changing planet.
Vermont has made good but limited progress toward this goal and now needs to redouble those e orts, said Mike Kline, a private consultant who once managed the rivers program at the Department of Environmental Conservation.
“We can’t dig our way out of 200 years of river manipulation in a mere five or 10 years,” Kline said. “This flood has once again shown us the problem is huge.”
The Great Flood of 1927 remains the worst natural disaster in Vermont history. Following a wet October, the remnants of a November tropical storm dumped more
than nine inches of rain in some places, triggering catastrophic flooding that hit hardest in the Winooski River valley, where much of the state’s population lived. The rising water killed 84 people, destroyed nearly 1,300 bridges, drowned houses and wiped out farms.
In the aftermath, the federal government built three enormous flood-control dams on Winooski River tributaries in Waterbury, Middlesex and East Barre. The Civilian Conservation Corps, the Great Depression-era federal jobs program, put more than 2,000 men to work on the Waterbury Dam across the Little River. When completed in 1938, the dam stood 187 feet high and nearly 1,845 feet long and was the largest earth-filled dam east of the Mississippi.
State engineers paid particularly close attention to these dams during this month’s flood. Ultimately, they worked as designed and protected communities from even greater devastation.
The Waterbury Dam “functioned beautifully over the course of this and prior flooding events,” Neil Kamman, director of the Water Investment Division of the Department of Environmental Conservation, said.
The Wrightsville Dam north of Montpelier also did its job, successfully limiting floodwaters entering the North Branch and preventing even worse flooding in hard-hit Montpelier.
“That dam kept a disaster from becoming a catastrophe,” said Gold, the
THAT DAM KEPT A DISASTER FROM
STEVE GOLDWrightsville Dam Steve Gold at the North Branch near his home JAMES BUCK
downstream homeowner, whose personal damage was limited to a flooded basement.
During the storm, though, all eyes were anxiously watching the water level behind the Wrightsville Dam as it rose toward the top of its spillway. Montpelier city manager William Fraser warned the public at 3:53 a.m. on July 11 that the dam was running out of capacity and that an overspill “would drastically add to the existing flood damage” in the city. Residents along the North Branch “may wish to go to upper floors of their houses,” he suggested.
Gold and his wife spent an anxious morning packing their car and calling friends on higher ground who could take them in if needed. In the end, it wasn’t necessary. The water never made it over the graffiti-covered spillway, though it came to within 10 inches of the top.
The swollen North Branch nevertheless continued barreling toward downtown Montpelier. The tributary normally flows behind stately homes on Elm Street, through downtown and empties into the Winooski River behind Shaw’s supermarket. But the Winooski itself had risen so high it couldn’t absorb water from the smaller stream. Finding no outlet, the North Branch began backing up into downtown Montpelier.
Twelve miles downstream, Ben Green, the state’s chief dam safety engineer, had driven up to the imposing Waterbury Dam. At 9:45 a.m. on July 10, he closed the three gates that sit atop the spillway. These devices, called tainter gates, are huge curved steel doors that, when shut, increase the capacity of the 860-acre Waterbury Reservoir.
The gates can’t be operated remotely — just one of the challenges of operating the
Green, who has been orchestrating the inspection of dams around the state, was unavailable for an interview, Kamman said. He called the state’s dam experts “an unknown, underappreciated force of good for the state of Vermont.”
While the Waterbury Dam held during the storm, it has significant structural shortcomings that limit its ability to effectively control floods. For one thing, the floodgates can only hold back about
2000s, and the corps has “determined the gates can’t be operated safely under a major flood event,” Green told the group.
The concrete part of the dam’s spillway, called the apron, has significant erosion. It is also not fully attached to the underlying bedrock. Water racing down the spillway could damage the spillway further, risking “stability issues with the overall structure,” he said in the 2022 session.
Agency of Natural Resources officials refused to share the formal risk assessment of the dam, claiming that it is exempt under the Vermont’s public records act because it contains information about the dam’s vulnerabilities that “could be exploited to cause harm to Vermonters downstream of the dam.”
dam. Green couldn’t risk leaving, as flooded roads could have prevented his return, Kamman recounted. So the engineer slept in the cramped control hut, ready to reopen the gates if the water rose so quickly that he needed to release water to relieve pressure on the dam.
One of the gates was later carefully opened for that reason, but only once water levels had fallen in the Winooski, meaning that the release would not trigger more flooding. The open gate sent a torrent of water down the spillway.
70 percent of the excess water that they were designed to handle, according to Kamman.
For one thing, the steel gates pivot on massive pins that have become difficult to operate due to friction in a joint, Green explained in a recorded presentation to the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir in 2022. The gates jammed during tests by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the early
A flood control and hydroelectric dam in Oroville, Calif., nearly failed in 2017 after uncontrolled releases destroyed its spillways and risked undermining the dam itself. Nearly 200,000 people were evacuated downstream, and the dam ultimately needed a $1 billion repair.
Waterbury’s $60 million dam rehab is not yet fully designed but will likely involve replacing the gates, anchoring the concrete to the bedrock and rebuilding a bridge that spans the whole apparatus, Green said.
The amount of water that cascaded for a week down the spillway and over bedrock to the Little River more than 100 feet below was never a safety concern, Kamman said,
WE ALL LOOK LIKE WE HAVE THE GRAND CANYON IN OUR BACKYARDS.
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because the vast majority of it flowed over bedrock, not concrete.
The malfunctioning water level gauge was also not significant because there is a backup gauge, he said. Debris clogged the gauge and caused a sensor to malfunction, explained Rick Kiah, a supervisor with the U.S. Geological Survey division that monitors river and lake levels in Vermont and New Hampshire. A backup gauge kept dam operators informed until the faulty one was repaired just as the reservoir’s levels began rising quickly, Kiah said.
The dam’s effective functioning during the July storms is not entirely reassuring to Eric Chittenden, president of the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir. He remembers well Green’s presentation to the group about the dam’s problems.
“If I was living below that dam, I wouldn’t feel very comfortable,” he said.
In addition to structural challenges facing older flood-control dams, their operation is often restricted by competing demands for power generation, recreation and wildlife habitat, explained Francis Magilligan, a geographer at Dartmouth College who studies dams and dam removal. Flood-control dams can work well — if dam operators preserve enough capacity to absorb large inflows, he said.
But in many cases, the dams also are paired with hydroelectric facilities that require a certain volume of water be maintained in the reservoir to run effectively, he said. The Washington Electric Cooperative operates a power plant at the Wrightsville Dam, and Green Mountain Power runs one at the Waterbury Dam.
Magilligan said electricity generation can conflict with flood-prevention goals.
Draining a reservoir over a spillway means a utility loses the power it might have generated from that water.
In addition, man-made water bodies such as the Waterbury Reservoir are often popular recreation destinations, their shores dotted with campgrounds, beaches and boat launches. They provide a home for fish, water birds and other wildlife.
Dam managers come under pressure to keep water levels stable enough for these uses as well, Magilligan noted, and thus face the challenge of balancing competing interests.
From the state’s earliest days, Vermonters have built their villages and towns beside rivers. River floodplains provided fertile ground for farming and flat land for buildings and roads. Settlers built dams to provide the power to run mills that cut lumber, ground grain and made products from butter boxes to wool socks. For these advantages, people were willing to pay the price of periodic floods.
Many of the towns inundated by flooding this month are particularly susceptible to that risk: According to state data, 9 percent of all buildings in Montpelier are located in flood hazard zones. So are 15 percent of the structures in Marshfield, 13 percent in Ludlow Village and 22 percent in Waterbury Village.
Today, Vermont is dotted with hundreds of old, obsolete dams that alter river flows and represent an increasing liability. Most are owned privately; the rest, by public utilities and governments.
The 1927 flood destroyed more than 60 dams. Failures have remained fairly common in the decades since, according to the Agency of Natural Resources. In the past 20 years, small dams have collapsed in Calais, Bennington, Woodbury, Williamstown, Waitsfield, Marlboro, Warren and Morristown.
The responsibility for keeping tabs on the unwieldy menagerie of river infrastructure falls largely to the five-person Dam Safety Program within the Department of Environmental Conservation. These state officials inspect dams for problems and assign them ratings based on physical condition. They also assess the danger that a dam’s failure would pose to life and property — known as a dam’s hazard potential. A “high hazard” dam is one that would likely kill someone if it burst.
But participating in the Dam Safety Program has long been voluntary. Owners have been able to deny access to inspectors or ignore suggested improvements. Many smaller dams weren’t even recorded in the state’s database.
Dams known to be in poor condition have languished on the list for as long as 18 years, a 2022 report by the State Auditor’s Office found. And with a spotty and infrequent inspection regime, outdated hazard ratings likely understate the risks to downstream communities.
“It is far too often that dam safety shortcomings are left unaddressed until a major dam failure or incident serves as a difficult reminder,” Peter Walke, thencommissioner of the DEC, wrote in an official response to the auditor’s report. He noted that those “reminders” may be more
frequent as aging infrastructure meets climate change-induced severe weather.
The American Society of Civil Engineers this year graded Vermont a C for dams in its “Report Card for Vermont’s Infrastructure.”
Following Irene, the Vermont legislature, under pressure from environmental groups, bolstered its dam regulation program. The 2018 law empowers the Agency of Natural Resources to make rules that require property owners to register their dams, allow regular inspections, make necessary repairs and take action during emergencies. As part of the law, the state created an online dam inventory that currently includes information about nearly 1,000 dams. The database was only made available to the public in April.
The new inspection and enforcement regimen is not yet in effect. The agency says it must write more rules before inspectors can, for instance, begin compelling dam owners to make repairs. Those rules are still being drafted and may not be adopted until at least July 2024.
On July 10, as the Winooski River swelled from torrential rains, the Clark Sawmill Dam in Lower Cabot burst. No one was hurt, but the collapse changed the river.
“We all look like we have the Grand Canyon in our backyards,” said Jennifer Miner, the town’s emergency management director, who lives just upstream.
For nearly 20 years, planners and engineers had raised concerns about the poor state of the small dam that stretched 70 feet across the river and stood 14 feet tall.
There’s been a dam in that spot since Moses Stone built a sawmill on the river in 1797. The sawmill later became a woolen mill, was briefly a butter box factory, and then operated again as a sawmill until about 1997. The last iteration of the stoneand-concrete dam is thought to date back to the late 19th or early 20th century.
The dam was rated a “low hazard” even though a 2006 river management plan created for the Town of Cabot concluded it had become a threat to downstream property. Ten years later, an engineering firm confirmed the privately owned dam had become a liability.
“The Clark Saw Mill Dam and old mill works are in ruins and need to be removed to improve public safety and to prevent a large, sudden release of sediment and unchecked erosion of the channel,” the report stated.
Removing an old dam is complicated work, as meeting minutes from a 2022 working group demonstrate. In addition
to engineering challenges, a thornier question loomed: Who pays? The town worried about costs and liability; the owner, Ed Larson, was concerned about getting paid what he thought his land was worth. Larson did not return a call for this story.
Selectboard member Mike Hogan said the dam had caused flooding in fields, including his, for years. The question of removing it had been a headache, but now, he said, “It’s a moot point.”
“I’m so glad, as a member of the selectboard, that I don’t have to deal with it now,” he said.
Michele Braun, executive director of the Friends of the Winooski River and a member of the Clark Sawmill Dam working group, has helped get similar dams dismantled. One recent project, in Northfield, required removal of enough sediment from behind the dam to fill 1,500 dump trucks. A dozen or so organizations chipped in to pay for the more than $400,000 job.
Braun lamented the effects of an uncontrolled collapse of the Clark Sawmill Dam.
“It will result in a much deeper stream channel, which means that stream is less connected to its floodplains,” she said. Unable to spread out onto the floodplain during future rainstorms, water will travel down that stretch of river faster and with more power — fueling new flood problems downstream.
The public can understand removing a dam for such purposes as allowing fish to swim upstream to spawn. Yet it can seem counterintuitive that carefully removing
old dams can improve flood control, Roy Schiff, a principal water resources engineer with SLR International, said.
Most people think of even small, decrepit dams as providing some protection against floods. In fact, the opposite is true. Such river barriers actually impede the flow of water, because they become choked with sediment that raises riverbeds — reducing flood-carrying capacity.
management consultant, said. During most rainstorms, the channel system swiftly moves water westward toward areas where it can slow down and spread out. But during major floods, anything that impedes that flow becomes an acute problem for the Capital City, he said. For this reason, the state is studying the removal of three old dams along the Winooski in the city.
This can cause waterways to burst their banks sooner and more forcefully than they would otherwise, he said.
Schiff is working with Karina Dailey, ecological restoration coordinator with the Vermont Natural Resources Council on a dam removal project in Shrewsbury. The work, which is still under way, likely prevented the dam’s collapse during the flood and saved a nearby road from being blasted with a sediment plume that could have destroyed it, he said.
“These old dams are kind of like hidden beasts out there,” he said.
The problem is particularly pronounced around Montpelier, where the Winooski is hemmed in by a “human-created canyon,” Kline, the river
“I think all sorts of benefits would come from removing those dams, and I’ve got my fingers crossed that one of them is flood resilience,” Kline said.
Curtis Pond is one of many things that make the village of Maple Corner appealing. But it is not a natural body of water. For more than 18 years, state engineers have classified the dam that holds it as a “significant hazard.” Experts who assessed the structure in 2019 warned that a single big storm could cause catastrophic failure and send the 76-acre pond gushing into Pekin Brook.
As rain poured down earlier this month,
neighbors secured tarps around the wall of the dam with cinder blocks to prevent water from eroding the earthen mound. Others went door-to-door below the dam, warning eight households that it was time to evacuate.
While the dam is technically owned by a local couple, the community around the pond has adopted it as its own.
Over the past decade, residents have raised money to repair the dam, generating about $250,000 through concerts and pontoon boat rides. Last Town Meeting Day, voters in Calais, the town in which Maple Corners is located, approved a $450,000 bond to help fund repairs. The Calais Selectboard agreed to spend an additional $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The project is still awaiting approval.
As water began spilling over the dam during the recent flood, it started to erode the gravel and crushed stone holding the structure together. Green, the dam safety engineer, advised residents that tarps would reduce the erosion.
Jamie Moorby, a selectboard member, had an additional strategy. She arranged for a large pump with a 7,000 gallons-perminute capacity to be brought in from Barre. When the pump ran low on diesel, neighbors poured five-gallon containers of fuel into the machine. The device pumped millions of gallons of water from the pond into Pekin Brook, relieving pressure on the dam.
“I don’t know if the dam would’ve survived” without the community’s emergency work, said John Rosenblum, president of Maple Corner Community Store. “Everything that we needed, from tarps to blocks to diesel fuel sort of materialized … Maple Corner is a place where that can happen.”
Nick Emlen, Calais’ emergency management director, hopes the cost of the pump will be covered with relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A contractor got to work last week making urgent temporary repairs to the dam until the permanent fix can be engineered next year, he said.
Emlen said the experience made him appreciate the skill and hard work of those who built the dam more than a century ago but also drove home what it’s going to take to save Vermont’s dams.
“We have to face the reality of the kind of work that’s going to be needed to make most of these very old dams safe in the future,” Emlen said. “It’s hard to even imagine the cost of something like that. It’s mind-boggling.” ➆
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On the New Jersey side of the Hudson River live both sets of Nick Cristano’s Grandparents. Nick, a single, Italian-American executive living in Manhattan, visits his four grandparents in Hoboken every Sunday for family dinner. As their only close relative, Nick’s grandparents inundate him with family tradition and lots of food. When Nick announces he is moving to Seattle, his grandparents are devastated and concoct a series of hilarious schemes to keep Nick from leaving, including introducing him to the woman of his dreams. JULY 26 – AUGUST 5
Ezra, my 11-year-old son, and I clung to a thin rope as we scrambled down a steep, rocky hillside into a narrow river canyon. Using the rope, shovels and our muddy boots to slow our descent through the slippery pine needles, I thought, Prospecting for gold is more dangerous than I expected.
That’s not always the case. On that beastly hot July morning a week before the floods, our guide was Joseph Maranville, an avid gold prospector from southern Vermont. The 53-year-old Rutland native agreed to show us how to pan for gold, provided I wouldn’t reveal one of his favorite panning spots or even name the river that we’d work for several hours.
I found Maranville through a Facebook group I joined several years ago called Green Mountain Prospectors of Vermont. Created in 2015, the group has since grown to more than 1,900 members. It’s a surprisingly high number, given that panning for gold sounds so quaintly antiquated, like holding séances or practicing phrenology. But as I discovered, gold prospecting is very much alive and well in Vermont. And
while no one is getting rich, or even earning a comfortable living doing it, there’s still gold in them thar hills for enthusiasts, such as Maranville, who put in the time and e ort to find it.
“Once you see that gold,” he said, “you get a touch of gold fever.”
Before we left his basement for the river, Maranville let Ezra hold a small vial of gold dust that he’d accumulated. The container was only a quarter full but had surprising heft.
“What do you think that’s worth?” Maranville asked.
“A hundred dollars?” Ezra guessed with a shrug.
Maranville checked his phone for the latest market price of gold. “As of a minute ago, $1,918.10,” he reported.
That’s an impressive haul, but definitely not what we could expect to bring home that day. Amassing that much bling requires a huge investment of time, patience and physical labor, as well as
gaining a working knowledge of hydrology and local geology. In short, the hobby isn’t for those who want to spend a lazy afternoon chilling by a river on a hot summer day.
Maranville is unfazed by the cost-benefit analysis of prospecting in New England. He first caught the gold bug in 2012 and soon thereafter bought a product called the Bazooka Gold Trap, which promised to speed the process of separating, or “classifying,” sand and silt from the glittery stu . When the product, which is no longer manufactured, didn’t deliver to his satisfaction, Maranville built an improved version in his basement, then demonstrated it to a local geologist, who suggested he register its design.
In March 2022, Maranville secured a patent on his Green Mountain Gold Trap, which he described as a “fluid bed classifier.” Essentially, it’s a narrow water chute about the size of a skateboard that, once positioned in a river or stream, uses the
natural water flow to separate out and trap gold from any material you shovel into it.
“It’s not a sluice,” Maranville emphasized several times, referring to a device that’s prohibited in Vermont without a permit. He has since sold his Green Mountain Gold Traps, which start at $285, in 25 states and five countries. Most of his customers live in Colorado or California, both of which are known to have far more gold than Vermont. In fact, Maranville’s largest gold nugget, or “picker” — so named because you can pick it up with your fingers — came not from Vermont but Alaska. Shaped like a teardrop, it’s got a quartz crystal in the center; Maranville wears it around his neck on a chain.
Though most people associate gold prospecting with California’s 1848 gold rush or the Klondike strike of 1896 in the Yukon Territory, Vermont had its own, smaller version in the 19th century. According to a Vermont roadside historic marker in Plymouth, gold nuggets were first discovered in Newfane and Somerset in 1826, then in Plymouth’s Bu alo Brook in 1851. By 1855, gold fever was raging,
ONCE YOU SEE THAT GOLD, YOU GET A TOUCH OF GOLD FEVER.
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with a gold mill and crusher operating at Plymouth Five Corners. By the 1880s, seven companies were digging and processing gold. Alas, Vermont’s gold rush wasn’t lucrative for many people, and by the early years of the 20th century the “fever” had broken, as had many people’s fortunes.
Today, all the prospecting done in the state is by hobbyists such as Dale Ballard, president of the Green Mountain Prospectors of Vermont. Now in his sixties, retired and living in Claremont, N.H., Ballard has been panning for gold in New England for more than 30 years. Decades ago, after reading about places to pan in Vermont, he gave it try in Plymouth’s Broad Brook.
“I didn’t know what I was doing, and the first couple of times I didn’t find anything,” Ballard recalled. But after refining his techniques, he had more success.
“When I found my first piece of gold, I absolutely knew that it was gold,” he said. “It would just sit there in the pan and you’d say, ‘Oh, my gosh! It’s not moving! That’s gold!’ I was hooked.”
For our own panning lesson, Maranville took us to the bottom of a canyon at a bend in the river, where we dropped our packs and shovels and got to work. Prospectors learn to read a river, he explained, and try to figure out where the gold will “drop out and sink.”
“Gold is lazy,” he said. Because it’s more than 19 times heavier than water — denser, in fact, than most other metals on Earth — it takes the shortest and easiest route down a river, clinging to the inside
bends of channels and sinking to the bottom. As a heavy metal, it’s typically the last thing to move around in your pan.
Rather than merely sifting through pans of river-bottom sand, Maranville will dig behind, in front of and underneath boulders, which act as natural riffles that separate out the precious metal. If he’s feeling particularly ambitious or finds a very productive spot, Maranville will even prospect underwater, using a dive mask and a hose attached to a handmade, battery-operated pump, which can feed him air for up to two hours.
Maranville started our lesson by digging some test holes along the riverbank near the bedrock, then dumping a shovelful of material into a riffled pan. He then demonstrated how to swish it around in water and sweep the sand back toward his body. He picked out the large rocks, then the pebbles, and swished and swept some more, enabling the sand and silt to separate by weight and color.
It took Maranville about half a dozen sweeps, or 10 minutes, to get down to the finest black silt at the bottom. Then, donning a pair of reading glasses, he pointed to a minuscule speck that sparkled in the sun.
“In the gold prospecting world, we call that fly poop, nanodust or pixie dust,” Maranville said. All told, we counted 23 such nearly invisible specks in the pan.
“So, not worth saving?” I asked, assuming that golden bug turds would get tossed back into the river like catchand-release trout.
“Oh, no, we’ll keep it. I’m not letting any of it go,” he said. “Gold is gold.”
Next, Ezra gave it a try, and his panning technique was slower and more methodical. But Maranville was a good teacher and Ezra caught on quickly. It’s natural to worry about whether you’re washing away valuable minerals.
Inevitably, you make mistakes. Early in his own panning days, Maranville remembers coming home all excited with an 18-inch pan brimming with shiny gold flakes.
“I didn’t know what I was doing, and I thought, Boy, I struck it rich!” he recalled. “Well, not a bit of it was gold. It was all pyrite,” also known as fool’s gold.
In all, it took Ezra 40 minutes to sift down to seven tiny gold specks. Maranville pulled out his “snuffer bottle,” suctioned them up, then squeezed them, and the first batch of gold he’d found, into a vial for Ezra to take home.
Our cliffside rappelling notwithstanding, panning for gold is a family-friendly activity. Aside from Vermont’s prohibition on sluices, dredges and other mechanical devices that can damage riverbeds and disrupt wildlife, and bans in wildlife refuges, the state generally allows gold prospecting, as long as people respect private property rights, refill any holes they dig and haul out their trash. The Vermont State Parks website even features a photo of people panning for gold in Camp Plymouth State Park in Ludlow.
And southern Vermont isn’t the only place to look. Gold has been found in at least 10 of the state’s 14 counties; according to Ballard, both the Little and Mad rivers are good prospecting spots. Along Route 100, he added, “pretty much every stream will have some gold in it. And it goes all the way down the state.”
A week after we panned that southern Vermont canyon, Maranville sent me a video of the spot flooded under 18 feet of raging brown rapids. If there’s even a glimmer of silver lining to all that devastation, it will be in the gold that the floodwaters wash loose. The West Coast’s epic winter precipitation earlier this year unleashed a new California gold rush.
Yet many Green Mountain gold prospectors never profit off their finds. Ballard and Maranville both said they haven’t sold any of the gold they spent countless hours finding.
“I always say, gold is the bonus,” Maranville added. “Being out in nature is what I love.” ➆
Hundreds of people are expected in Plymouth Notch next week for a four-day centennial celebration commemorating a three-minute event: the inauguration of president Calvin Coolidge in the sitting room of his childhood home. His father administered the oath at 2:47 a.m. on August 3, 1923.
A gala dinner, the premiere of a Coolidge documentary, a naturalization ceremony and five reenactments of the inauguration — including one in the sitting room at 2:47 a.m. on Thursday, August 3 — are among the events organized by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. Most take place at the Coolidge historic site, a village that encompasses the most significant places in the 30th president’s early life.
Stand between Union Christian Church and the maple tree just to the east, and you can see the natural wood-sided home where Coolidge was born, tacked on to the back of the general store his father operated. Across the street is the white house where he grew up (and took the oath of office just inside the bay window). Also in view are the mustard-colored house where his mother was born; the farm across the pond where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather were born; the site of his one-room school; and the cheese factory — still in operation today — that his father helped start.
“This was his world,” foundation president Matthew Denhart said.
Coolidge was the fifth generation of his family to live in Plymouth Notch. He left for boarding school at Black River Academy in Ludlow when he was 13 and then went to Amherst College. Coolidge stayed in Massachusetts, where he became a lawyer, started his political career and became governor in 1919. He was nominated for vice president at the 1920 Republican National Convention.
“Isn’t it sort of fascinating,” Denhart said, “that the moment that he ascended to the highest office — that, of course, being president — he happened to be back where he was born, in Vermont, where so many of his values were formed in this hardy little place?”
Vice president Coolidge was visiting family in 1923 when president Warren G. Harding died at age 57 of an apparent heart attack in San Francisco while on a tour of western states. The news arrived via telephone in Bridgewater, where switchboard operator Nellie Perkins dispatched her husband, Winfred, to the Coolidge home.
Colonel John Coolidge, Calvin’s father, answered the door. On that night, the younger Coolidge wrote in his autobiography, “I was awakened by my father coming up the stairs calling my name. I noticed
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that his voice trembled.” Before leaving the room, Coolidge wrote, the soon-to-bepresident knelt and “asked God to bless the American people and give me the power to serve them.”
He consulted the family’s copy of the U.S. Constitution, then walked about 50 yards to Florence Cilley General Store to use the telephone to call the attorney general to explain how he thought they should proceed: His father, a notary public, could administer the oath of office. Shortly after the call, a small group gathered in the sitting room: his wife, Grace Coolidge; his stenographer; his chauffeur; and U.S. representative Porter Dale (R-Vt.). By the light of a kerosene lamp, with his late mother’s Bible nearby, Coolidge raised his
right hand and swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
Then he went back to bed.
The humble, quiet ceremony — conducted “as a whole country slept” — was “classic Coolidge,” Denhart said. “I think that really kind of set the tone for the Coolidge presidency.”
During centennial reenactments, Coolidge’s great-grandson Christopher Coolidge Jeter will portray Calvin, greatgranddaughter Jenny Harville will portray Grace and former Vermont governor Jim Douglas, who has secured a period suit from the Middlebury College theater department, will play the role of John. But the colonel wouldn’t have answered the door wearing a suit, Douglas said, “so I got
this nightshirt.” He’ll wear it over the suit to make the costume change quick.
Organizers expect the festivities to attract people from near and far. They got a note from a man in Macedonia who plans to attend. Stephen Gilroy, a retired seventh grade social studies teacher who has visited the historic site at least once a year since writing a thesis on Coolidge in 1978, plans to come from Gainesville,
Ga. And Mary Evelyn McCurdy will come from Cookeville, Tenn., with her husband and five children.
McCurdy became a Coolidge admirer after learning about him in high school, she said: “I read his biography, and I thought, There’s nothing bad in that. He sounds like a really nice guy.” So she sought out more books by and about him and has collected roughly a dozen. She asked if she could portray Grace Coolidge at the centennial and bought a drop-waist periwinkle dress on eBay to wear for her solo performance on Wednesday, August 2. She plans to share stories from Mrs. Coolidge’s autobiography and sing the 1924 campaign song “Keep Cool With Coolidge.”
The next day, Yuichi Ono, a professor at Japan’s Tohoku University, will discuss in an interview with Douglas the support that Coolidge rallied for Japan after the Great Kanto Earthquake. It struck the month after Coolidge became president, sparking a tsunami and killing 140,000. Coolidge led the American Red Cross’ national relief drive, which raised $12 million — the equivalent of $214 million today. He received a bundle of thank-you letters from Japanese schoolchildren and considered them “among the choicest treasures on his bookshelf,” Denhart said.
If people know anything about Coolidge, they know his “Silent Cal” nickname and the term “brave little state,” which he coined in a speech from a train platform in Bennington while touring damage from the flood of 1927.
History books treat him as a minor character, and historians and presidential scholars tend to rank him 24th, 25th or even lower in presidential surveys, Coolidge biographer Amity Shlaes said. She believes he belongs in the top 10.
“The main reason he ranks low is people don’t know about him,” Shlaes said. Coolidge presided between world wars. War presidents and those who confront other major crises tend to rank higher, she added.
“We look for action men in our leaders, and Coolidge presented a different version of president,” Shlaes said. She calls him “the great refrainer.” Like George Washington, he believed that the president is not commander in chief at home; he is presider, she explained. “He’s presiding over his branch. There are three branches; one respects the other branches.” His restrained execution of the presidency is sometimes interpreted as weakness, Shlaes said, “but sometimes inaction takes more strength than action.”
Douglas counts fiscal responsibility among Coolidge’s greatest strengths. “During the eight years of the Harding and Coolidge administrations, not only were the budgets balanced, but
the amount of the federal debt actually declined,” he said. “The top margin federal income tax rate declined from 73 percent down to 25.”
More important, Douglas said, was the civility Coolidge maintained. He didn’t always agree with members of Congress. He vetoed their bills, and they rejected one of his appointments, but they respected each other. He invited them to the White House for breakfast, Douglas said: “He would ply them with ‘griddle cakes and maple syrup.’”
Some blame Coolidge for the Great Depression, but Douglas said he believes that is unfair. Even a scholar of Herbert Hoover — who presided over the onset of the Depression — agrees, Douglas said. Coolidge Foundation publication Coolidge Quarterly devoted an entire issue to the topic, Shlaes said, adding that “The short answer to the question ‘Did Coolidge cause the Great Depression?’ is no.”
Coolidge chose not to run for reelection in 1928. “We draw our Presidents from the people. It is a wholesome thing for them to return to the people,” he wrote.
“Coolidge is Vermont’s president,” Shlaes said. “Not just because he was born in Vermont, but also because all his life in government, in Massachusetts but then also in Washington, he personified many Vermont values.” He was thrifty and fair, and he didn’t grandstand or put on airs.
When he took office in 1923, his son Calvin Jr. had just started a job in a tobacco field. As Coolidge wrote in his autobiography, “When one of his fellow laborers said to him, ‘If my father was President I would not work in a tobacco field,’ Calvin replied, ‘If my father were your father, you would.’”
President Coolidge is buried in a long line of Coolidges on a hill in Notch Cemetery, about half a mile from his birthplace. His grave is marked with a simple stone, and every year to mark his birthday, which happens to be the Fourth of July, the White House sends a wreath. Greatgranddaughter Harville grew up coming to Plymouth Notch for the holiday every year, and she and her family trimmed the grass around the family graves.
Four days to mark the night his father swore him in as president might strike Coolidge as a lot of commotion. “It seemed a simple and natural thing to do at the time,” he wrote in his autobiography, “but I can now realize something of the dramatic force of the event.”
Vermont Tech Jam is an annual career and tech expo that showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. The popular event attracts hundreds of job seekers, career changers, tech professionals, college students, enthusiasts and anyone eager to learn from and connect with Vermont companies.
Vermont loves its farms and its farmers. Will it also embrace meat that’s been grown in a lab? The USDA recently approved the production and sale of “cell-cultivated chicken.” What kinds of challenges and opportunities does no-slaughter meat present? Dr. Rachael Floreani and Irfan Tahir, two Vermont-based pioneers in the rapidly evolving field of cellular agriculture, explore those questions in a keynote conversation, moderated by Seven Days’ deputy publisher Cathy Resmer.
As the pandemic (and Hulu’s “The Bear”) made clear to those of us not in the biz, running a restaurant is hard. Grueling hours, an uneven flow of customers, equipment failures, sta shortages, supply chain issues and ingredient price increases are all part of the job.
Gardening is no picnic, either; bringing forth something edible from a patch of dirt — while facing unpredictable weather, insatiable pests, pernicious fungi and noxious weeds — is nothing short of a miracle. Only the bravest souls take on both at once, growing their food and cooking it, too.
Sometimes, all the bravery in the world is no match for bad luck. This month’s catastrophic flooding wreaked havoc on gardens around the state, including the restaurant garden for Stone’s Throw in Richmond.
Usually abundant with cheerful flow-
ers, ripening tomatoes and perky lacinato kale by midsummer, the garden is a total loss this year. “This is the second time this garden has flooded,” co-owner Allie Stratton said, referencing a fall 2019 storm that wrecked newly prepared beds.
The 2023 flood was the nail in the co n for the pizza garden. Stone’s Throw will switch gears going forward, eighty-sixing the vegetables and extending the outdoor dining space. The sta may grow herbs and perennials, but no significant crops.
“It was really heartbreaking to see it all just washed away. There were some tears shed over it, for sure,” Stratton said. “I just made the executive decision that we didn’t want to go through that again.”
The estimated $20,000 in damages to the outdoor space are not covered by the restaurant’s flood insurance policy, so the owners have resorted to crowdfunding to rebuild the landscape. (See page 40 for more on restaurant fundraising e orts.)
Seven Days checked in with three other food professionals who are making a go of growing their own produce, the holy grail of farm-to-table. Though safely above floodwaters, they contend with packed schedules and nature’s whims, with mixed results. Their motives vary, but it boils down to a deep-seated desire to serve the best food they can.
Café Mamajuana, Burlington, cafemamajuana.com
Maria Lara-Bregatta exudes cool-asa-cucumber energy. On a phone call during her 2-year-old daughter’s nap time, the Café Mamajuana chef-owner seemed decidedly unbothered by the worries that plagued other gardeners. Through the spring’s wild weather — early heat, late frost, droughty then sodden — her Colchester homestead garden did just fine. “I am super grateful,” she said. “This is the best garden I’ve had, ever.”
Last year, due to labor shortages and ingredient price increases, Lara-Bregatta turned Café Mamajuana from a full-scale Burlington restaurant — a semifinalist in the 2022 James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant category — into a catering business with pop-ups for the foreseeable future. Between events, she’s been doing her best to fill her half-acre
yard with plants, growing vegetables in six raised beds in front of her home and even letting plantings spill onto a public access trail beside her property.
In that area, “I just, like, throw down seeds and see what catches,” she said.
With the beds, she’s more intentional, planning each year’s garden around a theme. Last year’s was purple. This year she selected seeds based on her heritage, grouping crops by region. One bed has eggplant and cauliflower for her Sicilian roots; her Dominican origins are represented by African and South American crops, such as yellow watermelon and okra. She pays homage to indigenous North American food plants with a three sisters-themed bed featuring corn, beans and squash.
Lara-Bregatta plants veggies she can use in her cooking, such as Caribbean peppers, and ones she and her daughter, Ayla, can snack on, such as pineapple ground cherries, which she also uses in pickles, sauces and relish. She said artfully using local produce — whether from her own garden or from farms in Burlington’s Intervale, where she has ordered many ingredients — adds another layer of freshness to her food, such as garden salsas to accompany empanadas and tropical salad with passion fruit
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vinaigrette featuring homegrown mint and coriander flowers.
“Latin food can often be stereotyped as being heavy and greasy,” she said. “But when you really look at the breadth of tropical zones, we have the freshest foods in the world.”
How does Lara-Bregatta stay motivated to keep the garden going between the restaurant biz and raising her daughter?
“It’s really exciting to wake up every day and look at what is happening,” she said. “It’s like, here’s a flower, and next you’ll have your food. It’s just so cool.”
Red Barn Kitchen, Charlotte, redbarnkitchenvt.com
On July 3, Matt Jennings found himself staring at an unplanted field. The awardwinning chef-owner of Charlotte-based Red Barn Kitchen, a catering business and small event venue, had spent a few years working with Hilary Gifford (aka Farmer Hil, who sells produce from her own farm to many Burlington-area restaurants) to establish succession plantings, or seeds planted weeks apart to ensure a continuing harvest. This year, Jennings decided to go it alone.
“I was feeling … overconfident,” he admitted. He was taking on the gardener role in addition to his full-time gig creating restaurant concepts for hospitality groups around the country, as well as running his catering “side hustle” and raising two boys, ages 13 and 10, with his wife, Kate, a pastry chef who bakes for Red Barn.
A pep talk from Gifford put things into perspective. “I had a moment of panic this spring where I called Hilary and I was
like, ‘Be honest with me. How screwed am I?’” Jennings said. She talked him down, reminding him to do what he could and hope the season extends into October.
It worked, to an extent. “Life happens,” he said. “We just have to roll with the punches and keep moving, right?”
Jennings has been promoting a ticketed late-July tomato dinner on Instagram, crossing his fingers that continuing rains will give way to sun. He has planted
broccoli, kale, cabbage and specialty peppers — crops he would normally use in seasonal menu items such as smoked ham sandwiches with grilled brassicas and garlic jam, marinated couscous salad, and wood-grilled veg with goat cheese tzatziki. But a swollen mountain stream has been dumping water in the field, leaving it with a bleak prognosis.
Even as he battles weather extremes, Jennings said his own limitations are what get him down the most. “I live with one foot in the world of wanting to go down the rabbit hole and learn more and be as great a grower as I can,” he said, acknowledging that he’s “just so damn busy.”
So why keep at it? “My whole life’s work and focus has been about creating food that can only be as good as the ingredients you start with,” he explained. “I wanted to be able to control everything myself: find the seeds, grow them, raise the starts, plant the starts and reap the benefits. But gardening is humbling in so many ways. Mother Nature is the one that’s in control, not you!”
Red Panda, 163 Pearl St., Essex Junction, 662-4902, redpandaessexvt.com
Red Panda, 2403 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 399-2714, redpandashelburne.com
On a recent sunny afternoon, Dan and Sadhana Raut’s backyard provided an idyllic setting for a conversation. Strolling through the expansive lot in Essex, complete with a red barn and a Mount Mansfield view, Dan Raut explained that the garden was off to a rough start. “This year, it’s a mess,” he conceded.
Last year, Raut was able to use about 63 items from the garden at his Essex Junction restaurant, Red Panda, including beans, radishes, squash, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes.
GARDENING IS HUMBLING IN SO MANY WAYS. MOTHER NATURE IS THE ONE THAT’S IN CONTROL, NOT YOU!
MATT JENNINGSChef Matt Jennings with garden vegetables in 2021 Red Barn Kitchen squash blossoms filled with herbed, housemade goat milk ricotta in 2022
This year, he opened another location in Shelburne, hoping the garden would supply both. But many seeds failed to germinate during an early dry spell, and the subsequent rains produced an overabundance of weeds. Raut was in good humor as he pointed out more successful crops: cilantro, mustard greens (used fermented and dried as a condiment), and patch after patch of mint. The herb is known to run rampant while requiring little care, which is convenient since the kitchen teams need large quantities for sauces at both Red Panda locations. (The Burlington Red Panda is separately owned.)
The Rauts strive to serve fresh, healthy food at their Nepali, Indian and IndoChinese restaurants, which means growing whatever herbs and vegetables they can. “Every day we are taking cilantro, mustard leaf, green onions to make dumplings, and the mint,” Raut said. “Not like last year, but still a lot.”
The Rauts have cultivated their land since they purchased it for their family of
five in 2015, with Sadhana acting as the main gardener. Dan Raut explained that his wife also takes care of the kids and the business when he travels to Nepal to procure fresh spices: Timur pepper, cinnamon sticks and leaves, and green cardamom. A sip of tea — warm and spicy with cardamom and black pepper — demonstrated the potency of the Himalayan-grown spices.
Raut is passionate about sharing his culture’s cuisine with his Vermont community, as well as helping new Vermont transplants. He drives neighbors to appointments and grocery stores and gives away extra produce.
For the future, Raut is considering installing grow lights in the barn to try to keep some vegetable production going in the winter. “My goal long-term is that the community will slowly get to know our food, how healthy it is and how good,” he said.
Like the mint thriving in their garden, the Rauts plan to continue growing, come what may. ➆
After the storm comes the fundraising.
In Montpelier, floodwaters have receded, but the looming cost of repairing, re-equipping and restocking their kitchens and bars now threatens to drown Capital City restaurant owners in debt.
In a press conference last Friday, Vermont Secretary of Commerce Lindsay Kurrle announced that the state is planning to roll out a $20 million business relief fund, though she acknowledged that sum falls far short of the projected need.
The state effort recognizes that businesses don’t qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency grants, only loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. “We have heard the business community loud and clear: In order to reopen, they need more help than a loan can provide,” Kurrle said.
With sources of debt-free aid uncertain and flood insurance policies scarce, many restaurants have already turned to
crowdfunding to help offset daunting bills that likely will come due before eateries can reopen.
Brian Lewis, who recently bought the Yellow Mustard Deli & Sandwich Shop at 28 State Street, was also poised to
open a new restaurant, Filibuster Café, at the corner of State and Elm streets this week.
Instead, he’s demoing flood-soaked walls and putting in fresh drywall to try to reopen the deli as soon as possible. Lewis
expects Filibuster’s opening to be postponed until the year’s end.
The new restaurant’s elegant dining room with cushy banquette seating and ivory woodwork was spared; it sits high in a former bank building and remained four inches above the flood line. But its basement storage and mechanical area was decimated, Lewis said.
“There’s no help from FEMA, that’s been made very clear by the government. Insurance isn’t available unless you had flood insurance, which being new to the area I didn’t realize,” Lewis wrote in a text to Seven Days on July 18. “I’m so tired of people asking if FEMA is going to help. What a fucking joke.” Friday’s announcement of a state business relief fund was welcome news, he said.
Lewis — who also owns South Burlington’s Parkway Diner and the Filling Station in Middlesex and helped open the Great Eddy in Waitsfield — estimated the damages to his Montpelier locations at around $120,000. The restaurateur hopes that, between small community grants and some reimbursement from his landlord’s insurance, he won’t end up too much in the hole. Lewis started a $10,000 GoFundMe campaign for the deli and has been sharing it on social media. So far, he’s raised $1,310.
“I know people want to see Montpelier come back,” he said.
As previously reported by Seven Days, Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation is aware of only 800 commercial properties in Vermont with flood insurance, according to Commissioner Kevin Gaffney.
Gaffney elaborated by email that he believes the 800 represent “a very small percentage of the total commercial property risks that exist in Vermont.” As with homeowners’ insurance, standard business insurance does not typically cover the kind of flooding Vermont just experienced, he said.
Niem Duong, chef-owner of Pho Capital, stood in her outdoor patio area on July 19 and shared how she learned that insurance would not cover her estimated $165,000 in flood losses.
“I call my insurance, and they said, ‘So sorry, we don’t cover ’cause no flood insurance,’” Duong recounted. “But no one ever ask me if I want flood insurance.”
A large pile of rotting food and muddrenched kitchen equipment still sat
behind the 107 State Street restaurant nine days after the flood. “So much smell. We call so many times,” Duong said, wrinkling her nose.
She has lived in Vermont for 29 years and opened Pho Capital in 2015. Her 26-yearold son, Nghia, manages the restaurant.
Duong shared a harrowing tale of trying to move equipment and months’ worth of specialty imported ingredients out of the building’s basement as the floodwaters rushed in. For three days after the flood, she said, “I couldn’t sleep.”
At the urging of dozens of supporters, who pitched in on cleanup last week, the family launched a $100,000 GoFundMe campaign to help with reopening. They’ve currently raised $3,915.
restaurant’s walls, which had been removed down to the studs to avoid mold growth.
Through the restaurant’s west wall, there was a clear view into Julio’s Cantina next door. “That’s helpful if I need a margarita quickly,” Dain joked dryly. “You have to laugh at some point.”
Dain arrived at the restaurant the Wednesday morning after the flood to find everything tumbled on its sides, including a 500-pound fridge full of food. Six basement sump pumps were still working overtime more than a week later.
Dain’s wife, Kristen, does the business bookkeeping and has been compiling records to itemize losses, which the Dains estimate are upwards of $135,000, including needed repairs to the space.
“Everything gone,” Duong said sadly, even the machine that pressed fresh sugarcane juice. The projected financial hit does not include damage to the building, whose wood floors now ripple like sand dunes — and what will likely be months of lost business.
On the sunny restaurant patio, Duong pointed out flood-tainted pots of mint, Thai basil, cilantro, culantro, Vietnamese celery, lemongrass, even lime and lemon trees.
“We had a garden here,” she said. “We have to throw it all away.”
Despite the destruction, Duong was looking ahead. She had just bought some new plants: A small box of red Solo cups spilled over with shiny, round-leafed salad peperomia, rau càng cua in Vietnamese.
When Pho Capital reopens, “We will put it in salads,” she said.
The wood floors at Oakes & Evelyn, located at 52 State Street, were in a similar state to those at Pho Capital.
“I wish I could show you [the highwater mark] on the wall, but they’re all gone,” chef-owner Justin Dain said on July 19, gesturing to the bottom few feet of the
The couple are not sure if they have flood coverage, but Justin said the insurance adjuster was expected on July 29. In the meantime, they are working with their landlord to start the building repairs and launched a GoFundMe for $52,500 — “what we need to open without going hog wild,” Kristen said. They’ve raised $29,870.
The couple have applied for all the small local grants available but know they will need more money to replace all their equipment and pricey ingredients swallowed by the flood.
“You don’t want to be that person begging,” Kristen said. “But there’s not a lot of options.”
“We can’t do it on our own,” her husband said. ➆
Colin Flanders contributed additional reporting.
Montpelier
VERMONT FINE in Richmond has closed, co-chef CHELSEA MORGAN confirmed. She and her husband, TOM D’ANGELO, opened the restaurant in the historic brick building on West Main Street in mid-October 2022.
The couple shared on social media that July 19 would be their final night, while announcing that the building, which housed the Kitchen Table Bistro for 19 years, will become home to a restaurant with a new concept.
A new chef team is targeting a Labor Day opening, said ADAM TRUE, general manager of the still-unnamed venue, who is working with an ownership group of silent partners. He said some of them were also involved in the 2022 purchase of the building and restaurant assets from STEVE and LARA ATKINS, chef-owners of the Kitchen Table Bistro, in support of Morgan and D’Angelo’s venture.
A new executive chef and pastry chef have been hired, True said, but he declined to share details beyond saying they are Vermont chefs. The restaurant may use a variant of the Vermont Fine name, and True confirmed that it will honor outstanding Vermont Fine gift certificates.
Morgan wrote by text that she and D’Angelo struggled with the challenges afflicting the restaurant industry as it emerges from the pandemic, especially
hiring and retaining staff. “As a new business, we couldn’t pay what our competitors were paying,” she wrote.
“We are both over the extreme, fast-paced, highstress lifestyle this industry brings,” Morgan wrote. But, she added, “We loved working with our small farms and will miss the community.”
Melissa PasanenAs of last month, HENRY STREET DELI, the popular neighborhood grocery and sandwich joint at 11 Henry Street in Burlington’s Old North End, is under the new ownership of partners MOJO HANCY-DAVIS and JORDAN LEWIS. Former owners Peter and Sawyer Sansom sold the market after 13 years of operation.
For Hancy-Davis, owning the deli is the continuation of more than a decade in Burlington’s food business, though it marks a definite pivot from his last project; in spring 2022, he and MATTHEW PETERSON opened seasonally focused MAY DAY , also in the Old North End. Hancy-Davis, who had previously worked at AUGUST FIRST and MISERY LOVES CO ., was named a 2022 James Beard Award Best Chef:
Northeast semifinalist for his May Day cuisine. (See next story for details on May Day’s new chef.)
Lewis is a longtime Burlington bartender who is continuing her post at ZERO GRAVITY CRAFT BREWERY as she and Hancy-Davis take the helm at Henry Street Deli.
The duo’s purchase of the deli “kind of came up out of nowhere,” Hancy-Davis said.
“We didn’t want it to close,” Lewis recalled. She and Hancy-Davis are longtime Burlingtonians and fans of the establishment, and she’d been feeling “stagnant” as a bartender.
Hancy-Davis saw buying the deli as a choice with “limitless potential,” he said.
Nonetheless, it was a difficult call to make. “I loved May Day,” he added. “I still do, but in terms of my broad life path, this just made sense.”
So far, the duo has installed an oven and a flat-top grill. They’ve tweaked the menu to include new sandwiches such as a pork belly bánh mì and to allow customers to substitute tofu for any protein. They hope to make their baked goods from scratch soon and to expand the deli’s market offerings.
“We are not trying to chef it up,” Hancy-Davis said. “We’re just going to double down.”
Abigail Sylvor GreenbergMAY DAY at 258 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington’s Old North End has hired AVERY BUCK as its new chef following the mid-June departure
My colleague took one look at the massive Italian sub I had brought back to the office from Martone’s Market & Café in Essex Junction and said, somewhat wistfully, “That’s the way subs used to be everywhere.”
Martone’s is old school, in the best of ways.
For 31 years, the market has been serving sandwiches piled so thickly with meats and fresh veggies that you can barely fit one in your mouth. The whole Italian on a crunchy-crusted, not-too-bready grinder roll ($15.50) was more than a foot long.
of the restaurant’s opening chef, MOJO HANCY-DAVIS (see previous story). Buck has a deep local résumé that includes stints at HEN OF THE WOOD in Burlington and DOC PONDS in Stowe. Most recently, he was on the opening kitchen teams at BURLINGTON BEER and the GREY JAY in Burlington.
MATTHEW PETERSON, now May Day’s sole owner, said he started “putting out feelers” after Hancy-Davis told him he was moving on. Buck, “a longtime friend of mine, threw his hat in the ring.” The two worked together at Hen of the Wood for three years.
Buck has reset the menu with more than a dozen new dishes, such as crispy skate cheeks with basil mayo and cucumbers; and blistered snap peas with fresh garlic sauce and chiles. Many will change weekly.
The signature May Day patty melt for $16 ($10 on Sunday nights) remains on the menu. A new $75 New York strip steak for two with charred garlic scapes and smoked chicken jus epitomizes the kind of “large, rambunctious plate” that the two friends enjoy eating and serving, Peterson said.
“In my favorite restaurants, those two things coexist,” he said, referring to the patty melt and the steak.
Peterson said May Day will soon start serving brunch and lunch Fridays through Sundays.
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It cradled a serious stack of rosy pink salami, mortadella and capicola topped with cheese, tomato, dark green romaine leaves, generous lashings of mayo and Italian dressing, and, of course, plenty of zippy banana peppers.
That sandwich easily fed three people. Even the modest (by comparison) smoked turkey half sandwich ($9.95) measured two and a half inches tall.
At Martone’s, the chicken salad is made from bone-in breasts that are houseroasted, shredded by hand, and mixed with mayo, celery and a little lemon juice. The really good hummus is also prepared fresh, as are the egg and albacore tuna salads. Rolls come from Stewart’s Bakery in Williston.
Tone (pronounced Tony) Martone, now 56, took over the old market on Main Street off Five Corners in 1992. Back then, he recalled, “I just started putting the sandwiches together the way I think they should be. A lot of people seem to agree.”
In an era when our three-second attention spans are always chasing the flashy new thing, Martone’s is a steady workhorse. Its owner’s commitment to making what he described humbly as “good” sandwiches easily landed the market in our season-long series on great sandwiches to power summer adventures in Vermont.
My most recent visit to Martone’s was followed by nothing more adventurous than office work. But on another day, I might have taken my favorite Italian sub through Five Corners to paddle a canoe in Indian Brook Reservoir or walk the surrounding trails. Or I might have driven a few miles farther to enjoy the river and paths in Underhill’s Mills Riverside Park.
I could even be persuaded to deviate from my Italian for the Veggie Nirvana (half $13.45/whole $14.75), which contains creamy, lemony hummus and a new version of the house tabbouleh — made with quinoa instead of bulgur, due to supply chain issues.
Pro tip: If you take your veggie sandwich to go, opt for the roll (add 75 cents to a half or whole) or a wrap ($14.45) instead
of bread, which did not hold up well under the hummus during travel.
When I observed that the cost differential between a half and a whole sandwich was befuddlingly small, Martone responded, “Two halves are more than
one whole.” The filling amounts are almost exactly the same for both sizes, he explained.
Martone recommends splitting a whole with a dining partner who shares your tastes. In his case, that would be someone who loves the Dark Side (half $12.20/whole $13.50), a sandwich special stacked with pastrami and corned beef and layered with housemade creamy coleslaw, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese.
“Coleslaw in a sandwich is genius,” Martone said. Looks like there’s yet another challenger for my go-to Italian sub. ➆
Martone’s Market & Café, 16 Main St., Essex Junction, 878-8163, martonesmarket.com.
Note: Online ordering and prices are accurate on the website, but current hours are incorrect. Martone’s is open Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
In the aftermath of the July floods, as Vermonters cleaned up wrecked shops and homes and looked for ways to help their devastated neighbors, artisans across the state thought about ways they could contribute.
Beyond lending a hand and donating their own money, they realized they had something special to offer: unique ideas that they could transform into creative objects.
Dozens of Vermont makers have crafted limited-edition works that they are selling to raise money for flood-related funds. You’ll find them at fundraising events, weekend markets, maker fairs and, of course, on social media.
Brave Little State mug ($60), katebuttceramics.com
We decided to profile items from seven of those artists, who spoke of their desire to document Vermonters’ remarkable dedication to community and willingness to step up and help others.
“It’s so Vermont, just the fact that we all want to come together and contribute to make change,” said Katie Babic, a printmaker who lives and works in Waitsfield.
So shop away — and do some good for our flooded communities in the process. ➆
Ceramicist Kate Butt said she expected most sales of her Brave Little State mugs to come from out-of-state customers looking to support a flood-ravaged Vermont. Instead, Vermonters wanting to help Vermonters have been buying them — often four at a time, Butt said.
Butt had collected about $3,000 in proceeds as of late last week for the Farmer Emergency Fund of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. Farmers are the backbone of the state, she noted, and she’ll keep making the mugs as long as people purchase them.
“We all have talents. We all have something to o er,” said Butt, a Burlington native who has molded clay since age 15. “And this is just what I could do.”
The mugs come in three background colors: rose (lavender pink), mist (pale blue) and lichen (mossy green). In the foreground is the shape of Vermont with a red heart in the center. Each is handmade; Butt shapes the clay at her studio in Putney, fires it once, sketches and hand-paints the design, coats the design in wax to preserve it, dips the mug in glaze twice, and then fires it at a high temperature.
“I’m just going to keep throwing,” Butt said of the e ort. “I just think it’s a long haul, what we’re facing.”
Palm Canyon Vermont Birdhouse raffle ($10 ticket), pleasantranch.com
After the floodwaters subsided earlier this month, Steve Hadeka, who calls himself a “birdhouse architect,” wanted to help. “I don’t just have a lot of cash lying around,” he said, “but what I do have are my birdhouses.” He’s ra ing o a special edition of one of his more popular designs — the Palm Canyon Birdhouse, which would normally go for about $250.
Roughly half of the birdhouses Hadeka sells are custom-made, with price tags of $200 to $500 and materials worthy of a human abode — including Western red cedar, one of the most expensive woods. It takes about 10 minutes for him to craft each perch from little dowels, he said, so he speeds up the process by making several at a time.
Hadeka, who lives in Burlington, plans to select the ra e winner on Tuesday, August 1. At the end of last week, he had collected $500 with 50 bids.
“What is di erent about it is the color scheme and the plantings,” he said of the Palm Canyon Vermont Birdhouse, which has green tones and yellow accents. Beside the birds’ entrance and perch stand two potted palms. Like most of Hadeka’s birdhouses, it looks like a cool place to live.
Repairing Vermont pendant ($88), jenniferkahnjewelry.com
Jennifer Kahn and her husband were living in Johnson in 2011 when Tropical Storm Irene flooded the town. To raise funds for recovery, the jewelry maker created the sterling silver Repairing Vermont pendant, shaped like the state with a vertical gash down the middle, burnished in black. Across the divide, Kahn laid several tiny rectangles to suggest bandages or stitches.
After the July 10 floods, she went to her archives and posted the Repairing Vermont design on her Instagram, asking if she should resurrect the pendant. The response was overwhelmingly positive.
As of Monday, preorders of the pendant — which comes on an oxidized sterling silver chain — totaled more than $13,000. Kahn is channeling the proceeds to multiple funds, with the biggest chunk going to the Vermont Community Foundation’s statewide VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund and smaller amounts to several grassroots campaigns.
To Kahn’s eye, the bandages on the pendant resemble railroad tracks, calling attention to the marriage of the industrial and the organic that she sees at the heart of her metalwork — and the state’s character. “In a crisis mode,” she said, “Vermonters come together in such a beautiful way.”
VT Solidarity woodcut print ($45), katiebabicdesigns.com
Katie Babic has designed many prints using the cut cross-section of a felled 100-year-old tree in her backyard. The center of the concentric rings in the cut, known as the heartwood, splits in three directions like a lightning bolt, which has special meaning to Babic. Her sister was killed by a lightning strike when she was 17 and Babic was 15.
Within that image of adversity lies beauty, Babic said, and the strength of a living thing that weathered many storms, as Vermonters have.
“It’s a representative of Vermont and its essence,” Babic said of the woodcut. “Each tree ring symbolizes the various layers of community that are coming together.”
Her signature design with that woodcut is an outline of Vermont in black ink on cream paper. Babic is selling a 7-by-10-inch version — smaller than the usual sizes she makes — to raise money for two businesses. Both are owned by her friends and were decimated in the floods this month: Vermont Dog Eats, a local dog-treat bakery that opened its first retail shop in May in downtown Montpelier; and Southpaw Imaging, a small etching and engraving company in Barre.
As of last week, Babic had sold 95 prints, raising $4,000 for their recovery e orts.
Watercolor postcards ($20), honeybeeheather.com
Fruit and vegetable lovers may not be able to procure as much produce as usual from their local farmers whose fields flooded this summer. But they can collect artist Mellisa Heather Cain’s watercolor depictions of vibrant purple beets, sumptuous carrots and voluptuous garlic bulbs and know they’re helping some of those farmers get back on their feet.
Cain
Cain has designated the proceeds from sales of her 4-by-6-inch postcards for Diggers’ Mirth Collective Farm, whose fields in Burlington’s Intervale were fully flooded, and the Ishtar Collective, which supports sex workers and survivors of human tra cking, including those in the LGBTQ community. Ishtar grows crops on donated land and stocks a free community refrigerator in Montpelier for low-income people who have limited access to fresh food. Flooding trashed the contents of that fridge.
Cain’s fundraising e ort started the week of the floods with a floral-printed Vermontshaped sticker for $10, which is still available toward the fundraiser. She’s selling a postcard with a watercolor Vermont image, too. Each postcard comes with a couple of fruit- or veggie-printed stickers.
“People can show their Vermont love,” Cain said.
Pro tip for all you movie buffs: It’s a good idea to wait until after a movie premieres to scoop up set memorabilia.
e Vermont State Police are investigating a pair of thefts from the set of the Beetlejuice 2 movie in East Corinth (not to be confused with Winter River, Conn., the fictitious town in which the sequel and 1988 original are based).
Movie security personnel called in the first theft around 12:30 a.m. on July 14. ey told police they saw someone approach a lamppost adorned with “distinctive pumpkin decoration,” remove the fixture from its base, throw it into the back of old GMC pickup, drape a tarp over it and speed away.
e second theft involved a 150-pound abstract statue that looks a bit like a supersize back scratcher. e theft was reported on July 17 and was believed to have taken place sometime within the previous four days.
e thefts came shortly after the long-awaited Tim Burton sequel completed a short filming session in the tiny Orange County town, which drew tourists from around the country and beyond. e film, due out in 2024, reportedly had one Vermont sequence left when production wrapped around 1 a.m. on July 13 due to the actors’ strike.
It is unclear whether the crew tried to summon the stolen items by saying their names three times. ➆
Vermont Summer watercolor print ($29.99), rhdesignllc.com
The verdant tones of Rachel Browdy’s watercolor of the Green Mountains o er a soothing, serene antidote to flood-related aggravation and turmoil. It’s a scene that the artist re-created from a photo of a Stowe landscape in an e ort to help fellow Vermonters.
“I wanted to represent the beauty of Vermont with our wide-open spaces,” she said.
Browdy is a web and stationery designer who creates many wedding invitations. She works as a partner and shares studio space with Shelburne Gift, a consulting center for weddings and events.
Her fundraising print is the first artwork of her own that she has sold, she said. It’s a way to generate funds “faster than I would be able to by myself” for the Vermont Community Foundation’s fund and the NOFA-VT Farmer Emergency Fund.
By this past weekend, Browdy had sold about 30 of the 8-by-10 prints, which she will continue o ering through Tuesday, August 1.
VT Love T-shirt ($25), sunnivadutcher.com
Artist Sunniva Dutcher came up with the funkyyet-sweet VT Love design years ago: a black silhouette of Vermont with red line drawings of hearts strewn across it. Since then, she has applied it to postcards and other objects, but now it bedecks a wearable canvas.
Besides supporting their struggling neighbors, Vermonters want to put their love of their state right out there on their chests, Dutcher said. The money from sales of her T-shirt will go to the Vermont Community Foundation’s fund and the NOFA-VT Farmer Emergency Fund.
Dutcher raised almost $2,500 with her first run of shirts, then transferred her production to local screen printer Amalgamated Culture Works on Burlington’s Pine Street.
The new run of shirts should ship in early August to those who preorder, she said. A few retailers, including the Joy Shop in Vergennes and Barrio Bakery in Burlington, will carry them, too.
The design sits on the backdrop of a naturalcolored cotton tee. “I think it conveys the message in a really clean, simple way,” she said. That message is “We’ve got connection. We’ve got community here.”
In Lia Romeo’s concise comedy Still, two former lovers who never forgot each other explore a second chance at romance. Dorset Theatre Festival gives the play its world premiere in high style, with stage and television stars Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly bringing the chemistry and the stage itself supplying some visual drama. Over 75 well-paced minutes, the actors enthrall us as two characters contemplating a big second act in their lives.
When they meet again after 30 years, Mark and Helen at first tread carefully around their college-age love affair. They’re in their late sixties now and have built rich lives. Mark has filled a full adultbingo card with a marriage, two daughters, a long legal career, a recovery from a heart attack and a divorce. Helen has realized the dream she had when she and Mark were young and in love. She’s a successful novelist who has lived with the freedom she always sought, never settling into a long relationship.
They meet again in a bar as friends, curious about each other. They always loved talking together and find they still do; soon they give in to wondering about the great what-if in their lives. Can they rekindle that flame? The attraction is still there, and both their lives may have been leading right to this moment.
Mark is self-effacing but quietly confident. Helen is a keen wit and gold-star student of mortality. They’ve acquired these qualities by aging well, but both understand that what’s ahead is unknown. Mark is considering entering politics. He and Helen share a secret that would hurt his chances of election. It may even hurt their chances of starting over.
Romeo’s tightly structured script throws some obstacles in their path while letting the pair try out reasons to overcome them. In the hands of lesser actors, we’d be watching two people plod through their past and pluck away the cobwebs of an old love affair. Atkinson and Daly, however, elevate this story to a buoyant, engaging escapade and then let each impediment hit them hard.
Director Adrienne Campbell-Holt has joined strong stagecraft with golden performances. Nearly half the play is staged with the characters seated, almost stationary. It’s a bravura bit of realism not unlike a long, static movie shot.
Campbell-Holt trusts pace and performance to carry the entire scene, and it works — we can’t take our eyes away. When the characters use the full stage in the second half, the director exploits action and space brilliantly to propel or release tension.
Though the characters are sketched fast, these excellent actors don’t need much story to convey connection, as well as the fear of where it may lead. Atkinson and Daly have an ease working together and make the secret hesitations of desire legible. Each character balances a sweet conflict between daring and doubt.
Atkinson plays Helen as a woman of intelligence and conviction who rarely lets her guard down. But this meeting with Mark frees her to confess things she normally conceals, and Helen grows steadily stronger as she does so. Atkinson expresses freedom as both a tonic and a little bit of a burden. Helen is open to what can happen but never plaintive or needy, thanks to Atkinson’s subtle ability to lead a scene by listening, by leaning back.
Daly has a wonderful way of letting Mark almost get lost as he tries to remember the story he’s telling. The script maps some of these stumbles, but it’s Daly’s ability to let them surprise him that helps Mark win over the audience.
glance, but they become perfect blank canvases for the characters to start something. We won’t give away the particulars of the production’s big physical transition, but it’s a marvel worth seeing.
Only a relaxed actor can play a nervous character, allowing time for pressure to build and register. Daly subtracts the haze and fuss that some performers use to dress up a scene and simply supplies the emotion.
Scenic designer Alexander Woodward creates impressive spaces with small details and large architectural gestures. To support the text’s naturalistic dialogue, the set is rigorously realistic. Woodward’s spaces may seem a little antiseptic at first
All the Dorset design elements are ideal. Costume designer Barbara Bell communicates the characters’ poise and social position, and gives them an everyday beauty. The sound design by Hidenori Nakajo adds unobtrusive realism. Lighting designer Reza Behjat has some smart, sneaky tricks, such as filling a false ceiling with illumination and conveying the low lighting of an intimate space while letting the actors’ expressions reach the viewer.
Romeo’s characters are the age of many people in the audience, and they clearly resonated with Friday night’s packed house. But this funny show is ready for young people to discover, too.
Mark’s political career gives Romeo a chance to show the current potential for ideological polarization to sever relationships. The best romantic comedies let two people help each other overcome their
EACH CHARACTER BALANCES A SWEET CONFLICT BETWEEN DARING AND DOUBT.Tim Daly and Jayne Atkinson in Still COURTESY OF JOEY MORO
When Lost Nation Theater lost its performance space in Montpelier City Hall to the flood about a week before the company was due to open a big musical, it seemed obvious the show would be canceled. Instead, in about a week’s time, the cast and crew redesigned the production for a new venue.
The audience at the Barre Opera House on Saturday assembled to see a hilarious, heartfelt and fully polished production of The Addams Family. In theater, the technical term for this is a miracle.
Filling the seats was a simple and beautiful declaration of the community’s support for Lost Nation. Making the audience laugh was the company’s gift in return. Though a 12-performance regular run was compressed to only two shows, the mood on Saturday was celebratory on both sides of the curtain.
The flood delayed the opening a mere two days. Founding artistic director Kim Bent gave an emotional preshow speech to a crowd manifestly happy to be there. And then the lights were cued and the seven-piece orchestra began the finger-snapping theme song. The cast of 21 seemed to channel extra energy.
The script and score of a musical are the raw materials, but they’re no blueprints. Director Eric Love and choreographer Taryn Noelle had designed every movement in the show for a three-quarter thrust stage closely surrounded by the audience. To move it to a big proscenium stage facing an audience many rows deep was to reimagine it — and just possibly to make it better.
The extreme frontality in the new staging directly communicated the show’s tonguein-cheek humor to viewers. Director Love belongs in a show-must-go-on hall of fame for rallying the cast and crew. Costumer Cora Fauser sat next to me and said simply: “Eric is magic.”
The joyous performance was the result of hundreds of individual efforts, from ushers to a knockout leading man. It’s just what bouncing back looks like. ➆
flaws. In Still, the characters test whether abiding attraction is more important than political differences. Alas, the predictable rom-com happy ending can’t survive such a culture war, but that doesn’t mean Romeo is reaching especially deep. One political flash point is a well-realized fulcrum of the plot, but other conflicts are glib exaggerations. Ultimately, the entertaining characters are bigger than their situation.
The highlight of this production is the acting. For Mark and Helen, the passage of time is growth or decay, or indeed a bit of both. The experience of change is a subtle progression, but in a play it’s a
turning point. Atkinson and Daly capture both the sharp edges of a decision the characters struggle to make and also the delicate contours of how far they have come to face their future. It’s elegant acting, bringing that flicker of what-if to life. ➆
INFO
Still, by Lia Romeo, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, produced by Dorset Theatre Festival. Through August 5: Wednesdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m., at Dorset Playhouse. $51. dorsettheatrefestival.org
BY ABIGAIL SYLVOR GREENBERG • abigail@sevendaysvt.com
Last week, the floor of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier was still under two inches of water as a result of the flooding in the city and other parts of Vermont earlier this month. During the cleanup, a young congregant discovered two dampened 1928 blueprints. Where others saw a ruined artifact, volunteer Carolyn Frisa, a conservator with more than 15 years of experience preserving artistic and historic works on paper, saw an item that was fully recoverable with the right treatment.
“I know a lot about handling wet paper,” Frisa said.
The church blueprints were among the many public documents and records damaged in the statewide deluge, as were collections maintained by historical sites.
Luckily, certain employees and volunteers, including Frisa, had long been preparing to address such damage as part of their work in the Vermont State Archives & Records Administration and other cultural agencies. All over the state, these preservationists have been working to ensure that public documents, cultural artifacts and prized possessions are not lost forever.
Vermont state archivist and chief records officer Tanya Marshall reported that the toll of the floods was considerable. “Basements, regrettably, tend to be where people stockpile records,” Marshall said. She and others spoke of particularly serious harm to municipal records at Montpelier City Hall and the archive of print work written by past residents at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson.
Marshall helms VSARA, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, which oversees the management of records and information for all of the state’s public agencies. While those agencies operate as usual during blue-sky times, VSARA works year-round on emergency preparedness.
“These are the kinds of plans that you don’t usually want to see implemented,” Marshall said. But when flooding hit, the staff was ready. With a number of contracts already in place for disaster recovery, VSARA began working to salvage documents for affiliate organizations.
The document recovery process varies by case, but the first step is to assess the damage. Not all fouled documents require salvation.
“We all tend to be pack rats,” said Rachel Onuf, director of the Vermont Historical Records Program, which oversees all of
the state’s historical records and provides assistance to local historical societies, museums, college and university archives, and other repositories.
“In the case of public records,” Onuf said, “it may be that materials … were already overdue for destruction.”
This was the case at Montpelier City Hall, where representatives from Polygon Group, which subcontracts with the state for document drying services, determined that the legally mandated retention period for a portion of damaged documents had expired. VSARA authorized them to be destroyed.
Polygon’s response team collected the remaining documents for salvage and loaded them into a freezer truck. Its closest facility with vacuum freeze-drying capabilities is in Andover, Mass.
According to the website of Polygon Group, vacuum freeze-drying involves freezing wet documents and then reducing surrounding air pressure until the frozen water turns into gas without reverting to its liquid form. A home freezer works, too — at least to start the process and prevent mold from forming.
Developed by Marshall, the Vermont Historical Records Program fosters collaboration among records repositories. Its administrators joined the Vermont Arts Council and the Vermont Emergency Management Association in founding the nonprofit Vermont Arts & Culture Disaster and Resilience Network in 2019.
A coleader at the network, Onuf has dedicated the past several weeks to flood recovery and continues to field reports of damage from across the state. When organizations contact her, she said, she connects them with members of the network “who have expertise in salvage. So far, it’s gone really well.”
Other than the 20 employees at VSARA, most of these salvage experts are volunteers such as Frisa. Since this month’s flooding began, she has been consulting with
institutions such as Vermont Studio Center and the Justin Morrill Homestead State Historic Site.
Volunteers at the former helped treat damaged prints with dehumidifiers and fans to prevent media bleed and mold growth.
Whereas VSARA’s interests are mainly bureaucratic, the disaster and resilience network has a broader concern for the preservation of arts and culture. The work of the network’s employees and volunteers sometimes crosses into the domains of community space and personal objects.
in Irene, just because of the transition of government to digital over the last decade or so,” Marshall reported.
Preservationists are already preparing for the next disaster. Last week, VSARA held several online and in-person “Save Your Family Treasures” trainings for people who want to learn how to dry and clean damaged heirlooms.
“I think it’s really important to … say, ‘All right, what went well? What went wrong?
On the outskirts of Ludlow, where Frisa lives, her neighbor’s mud-filled binders were recovered in the river. After discovering that they contained crucial formulas and information for a business called Stone Soup Concrete, Frisa took them home and froze them.
The years since Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 have seen improvements in the state’s recovery capacity, including the formation of the disaster and resilience network and widespread digitization. “We’re not seeing at all some of the destruction that we saw
Where were the gaps?’”
Onuf said. In this way, she hopes to continue to honor her “appreciation for what people have written and created … in the past.”
The value of those efforts can be seen in items such as the Unitarian Church of Montpelier blueprints, which appear to date back to a construction effort begotten by the destruction of the 1927 flood.
It’s a reminder of something well known to those who aid in disaster recovery: “This is gonna happen again,” Onuf asserted. “This is gonna be a part of our life.”
Learn more at sos.vermont.gov/vsara and vacdarn.org.
Alarge work on paper titled “Mt. Washington,” at the Bundy Modern in Waitsfi eld, inventively references the notoriously fearsome weather atop New England’s highest peak. But that’s not why the gallery’s current three-person exhibition is called “Nor’easter.” The reason is simply that artists Terry Ekasala, Rick Harlow and Craig Stockwell are all based in the Northeast, curator Richard Jacobs explained in a phone call. Ekasala — who recently received the second annual Vermont Prize for her work — lives in West Burke, Harlow in Rockingham, and Stockwell in Keene, N.H.
“There’s this thing we all share: a
BY PAMELA POLSTON • ppolston@sevendaysvt.com
di erent kind of studio time and life, a di erent relationship to the seasons,” elaborated Putney-based painter Jacobs, whom Bundy owners Wendell and June Anderson asked to curate the exhibit.
Geography aside, the exhibiting artists at first appear to have no more in common than oil paint, abstraction and wellestablished careers. Their works are exceedingly distinctive. But the curator found connections among — and kinship with — the three painters.
to see if they played well together. I felt like that main room was one plus one plus one added up to five.”
The Bundy’s primary gallery space, with a two-story ceiling and a wall of glass, is a dramatic showroom for large works. Each of the artists was given one of the non-window walls, as well as nooks elsewhere to display smaller paintings.
The outlines of three men on all fours seem to crawl across the bottom of the picture plane, while another man bends and reaches out as if to help them. A couple hovering above might be navigating the snow — or lost. In a phone call, Stockwell explained that he used himself as the model for the figures, with the aid of video and projections.
“I also like that they’re all enigmatic,” Jacobs said. “What mattered to me was what would happen when you stood in the middle [of the gallery] and watched
Stockwell’s “Mt. Washington” hangs in the middle, opposite the bank of windows. The 82-by-102-inch piece on paper, in gesso and water pigment, represents the mountain and its hazards. The complex composition includes figurative and abstract elements as well as text.
A swath of bright, translucent blue above the sketched-in mountain stands in cheery contrast to the dire warning printed over the scene in capital letters: “Stop. The area ahead has the worst weather in America,” it begins. “Many have died here from exposure, even in the summer. Turn back now if the weather is bad.”
That caution is posted on every trail at a certain elevation, Stockwell said, noting that he first hiked the mountain at age 5 and has been there “several times in life-threatening conditions.” This narrative piece has to do with family history and the thrill of risk-taking, he said: “I’m intrigued by that sense of mortality.”
Viewers don’t perceive the artist’s personal experiences on Mount Washington in this work, nor do they need to. Stockwell’s formal engagement with the piece is captivating enough. He has incorporated linear abstractions into the right and left sides of the image, elements of which are echoed precisely in six separate, smaller geometric works fl anking the larger painting. The arrangement suggests an example of what Stockwell terms the “intelligent play” of abstraction.
Those 20-by-16-inch untitled canvases — plus six others hung alongside them — frame the man-versus-mountain drama with strict linearity. Never mind that these geometric studies are pleasingly multihued; the foundational certainty of straight lines, squares and rectangles counters the gut punch of fallibility expressed in Stockwell’s central painting. Perhaps we could say “Mt. Washington” shows us coequal neurological responses to a challenge.
In a couple of smaller paintings from his “anomalies” series, Stockwell aims to o set coldly intellectual formalism with what he calls “empathetic expressions” by placing hard-edged and biomorphic forms on the same canvas. In one 20-by-16-inch untitled piece, for example, a black rectangle with a brownish-red frame dominates the center, while a curvaceous orange blob lurks behind it. Above this odd couple, Stockwell layered a flowy blue line in a vaguely floral shape. It’s not hard to extrapolate other dichotomies here, particularly masculine/ feminine. In his hands, they seem to be working out their di erences.
In an artist statement, Stockwell writes that he strives to surprise himself. An attentive observer, too, might be
surprised at how his revelations unfold.
Viewers would be hard-pressed to find any straight lines in Ekasala’s abstractions. Our pattern-seeking brains are rarely rewarded with the representation of an object — aside from a few pointy triangles that suggest mountains and recurring shapes resembling helmets sans wearers. Ekasala fi lls her large and smaller canvases mainly with rounded forms in endless variations and tonal relationships — a process that she described as intuitive.
“It’s all about form and color,” the artist said in a phone call. “I’m trying to be intelligent about this. In the last four or five years, I’ve gotten to the point where
I’ve really let go. I don’t even remember making choices.
“The minute I stop and analyze is when it seems contrived and too thought out,” Ekasala added.
A sentence in her artist statement puts
it this way: “Letting go and allowing intuition to take over is when the best work happens.”
The same could be said for a viewer’s response; analyzing is a fool’s errand.
Ekasala invites our perception to fl oat in the ine able space where imagination is nourished, everything is new and all things are possible.
Artworks untethered from realism make even description of them di cult.
Su ce it to say that Ekasala has developed her own vocabulary of form and color to wondrous e ect. An artist who began her career in representational and technical drawing, she has masterfully untrained herself. “The more I went on and the older I got,” she said, “[the more] I tried to not try too hard.”
Ekasala suggested that, for viewers of her paintings, “Anything that comes from a truth or pure act might just resonate.” That notion handily fits Harlow’s paintings, as well.
The phrase “something like enlightenment” appears in, of all things, Manohla Dargis’ recent New York Times review of the movie Barbie . The distance is vast between bubblegum-pink Barbie Land and Harlow’s paintings, yet his work also merits that laudatory descriptor. The words “cosmic,” “trippy” and “stunning” apply, too. What comes to mind first when seeing a Harlow canvas, though, is How did he do that?
The answer: with dots. In photographs or from across the room, the large-scale paintings “Moss,” “Aji Picante” and “Blue” suggest monochromatic minimalism in green, red and blue, respectively. But as a viewer approaches, the image dissolves into thousands of tiny specks in other colors, even as the dominant color retains its vibratory essence.
Visually, this is startling, like a moment of epiphany. Perhaps a better
‘ART FROM ABOVE VERMONT’: The nationally published photo-essayist takes the audience on an aerial journey through stunning landscapes in the Green Mountain State. Worthen Library, South Hero, Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.
ARTIST TALK: ANINA MAJOR: The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center presents a conversation between the New York-based artist and curator Sadaf Padder about Major’s braided clay artworks; in conjunction with her current exhibit “I Land Therefore I Am.” Register for Zoom link at brattleboromuseum.org. Online, Thursday, July 27, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 257-0124.
ARTISTS’ TALK: CHARLET DAVENPORT & SABRINA
B. FADIAL: The Vermont artists discuss their work in a current exhibition. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H., Friday, July 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117.
BREAD AND PUPPET ART AUCTION: Longtime puppeteer Linda Elbow is selling items from her vast collection of painting, collages and other artwork by Don Sunseri, Peter Schumann, Elizabeth Nelson, many GRACE artists, and past members of Bread and Puppet Theater. In the Paper Mache Cathedral behind the museum. Bread and Puppet Museum, Glover, Friday, July 28, 7 p.m. Free to attend. Info, publicitybreadandpuppet@gmail.com.
BTV MARKET: An outdoor market featuring wares by local artists, makers, bakers and more, accompanied by live music and lawn games. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, July 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 865-7166.
CASPIAN ARTS OPEN STUDIO: Area artists open their studios to visitors for the day. Maps and a chance for a $100 coupon toward the purchase of art are available. The Caspian Arts Gallery at the Greensboro Grange, Sunday, July 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, lizinvermont@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY PAINT DAY: All ages are welcome to join Anthill Collective in painting a mural at the site of the North End Food Pantry. Includes refreshments and a live set by DJ Kanganade. Odd Fellows Hall, Burlington, Sunday, July 30, noon-6 p.m. Free. Info, oddfellowsbtv@gmail.com.
CURRENTLY SPEAKING: ART WORLD 101 WITH CARRIE SCOTT: London-based curator Carrie Scott clarifies the definitions of key players in the contemporary art world, including museums, dealers and collectors, and discusses the roles of artists, advisers, influencers and publicists. The Current, Stowe, Thursday, July 27, 5-7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 253-8358.
FLOOD RECOVERY RAFFLE:
2creativecommunity is selling raffle tickets to benefit the Vermont Studio Center and the Vermont Community Foundation Flood Response & Recovery Fund. Ticket buyers may specify the prize(s) of their choice from artwork and poetry books contributed by more than 20 donors. Details on Instagram @2creativecommunity. Drawing is Monday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Winners announced on Instagram. Online, July 29-31. $10 per ticket. Info, 2creativecommunity@ gmail.com.
GALLERY TALK: ‘FORECASTS FOR A POST-ROE
AMERICA’: A presentation by Caitlin Knowles Myers, the John G. McCullough professor of economics and codirector of the Middlebury Initiative for Data and Digital Methods, in conjunction with a current exhibit. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, Wednesday, July 26, noon-1 p.m. Free with admission. Info, 388-2117.
OPEN HOUSE AND SALE: Clothing and accessories by Mary O’Shea, and paintings by Judith Rey and Rena Diana in the new artist studio. Mary Lynn O’Shea Studio, Weybridge, Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, marylynnoshea@gmail.com.
OPEN STUDIO: Draw, collage, paint, move, write and explore the expressive arts however you please
ART HOP JURIED SHOW: Artists are invited to apply for participation in the South End Art Hop’s largest exhibition. A juror will select works to showcase in person and to award, but all work submitted will be displayed online and eligible for a people’s choice award. Apply at seaba.com. Deadline: July 31. Online. Info, 859-9222.
ART/CRAFT FESTIVAL: MAG is accepting up to 100 vendors for the third annual Art & Stroll festival on September 16. There will also be food trucks, live music, kids’ activities and more. Register at miltonartistsguildstore. com. Milton Artists’ Guild Art Center & Gallery. Through August 30. $30-50 members; $80 nonmembers. Info, 891-2014.
ARTIST MEMBER SHOW: Artist-members of Stone Valley Arts may submit up to five pieces of work in any medium for an exhibit October 14 through December 10. Must be ready to hang or be displayed appropriately. A link to the entry form will be sent via email to registered artist members. Deadline: August 31. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney. Info, stonevalleyartscenter@ gmail.com.
ARTS ON THE GREEN: Calling artists and artisans to the fourth annual outdoor arts market and festival in Chelsea. The September 2 event includes vendor booths, live music, food trucks, auction tent and family art activities. Find application details at chelseavt-arts.com.
Deadline: July 30. Online. $50 for vendor booth. Info, chelseaartscollective@gmail.com.
THE BRIGHT IDEAS PROJECT: If you’re an artist, musician, creator or small business with a big idea, propose it to Highlight, Burlington’s official New Year’s Eve celebration. Highlight crowdsources brilliant concepts for events from the community and funds selected projects up to $8,000. Learn more at highlight. community. Deadline: August 27. Free. Info, hello@highlight.community.
‘MY DOG AND THE WOLF’: Radiate Arts Space is sponsoring an unjuried art exhibit about the dog-wolf connection: about people and their dogs, humans’ role in the domestication of the wolf, and why and how it has resulted in such a variety of breeds. Workshops October and November, celebration in December. Richmond Free Library. Through November 1. Info, mauie@ gmavt.net.
POSTER MAKERS NEEDED: The VT PFAS Coalition seeks 10 artists to design 11-by-17-inch posters for display in store windows, exhibits, demonstrations, farmers markets, etc. Digital or hand-created in any
during this drop-in period. Available in studio and via Zoom. Most materials are available in the studio. All are welcome, no art experience necessary. Expressive Arts Burlington, Thursday, July 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, info@expressiveartsburlington.com.
‘PAINTING INSPIRED BY NATURE’: Watercolor workshops with Abenaki artist Amy Hook-Therrien: 10 to 10:45 a.m. for grades 7 to 12; 11 a.m to 1 p.m. for adults. Preregister for a spot. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, stonevalleyartscenter@gmail.com.
SOFT OPENING: BRYAN FINE ART GALLERY: Jeffersonville-based Bryan Memorial Gallery launches a second location to showcase New England artwork. Bryan Fine Art Gallery, Stowe, Wednesday, July 26, 11 a.m. Info, 760-6474.
mediums (no PFAS), the posters should be easily reproducible via color printing. The design should have a grassroots activism look and allow for several logos. Compensation: $75. Submit ideas or a sketch, and a few photos of past work, to pfasinfo@wilpfus.org by August 1. Learn more at militarypoisons.org. Online.
‘ROCK SOLID’: Applications are open for the annual stone sculpture show featuring a variety of classical and contemporary pieces; some 2D works are included. Exhibition dates are September 13 to October 28. Email submissions to: submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com.
Deadline: August 1. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 nonmember applicants. Info, 479-7069.
‘SANCTUARY’: Where do you feel safe and serene? What is your idea of a safe haven? All area printmakers are encouraged to submit work for an upcoming themed exhibition. All hand-pulled print media accepted. For details, email tworiversprintmakingstudio@gmail.com.
Deadline: August 12. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction. Info, 295-5901.
SOUTH END ART HOP REGISTRATION: Artists and vendors are invited to sign up to participate in Burlington’s largest art festival in September. Details and application at seaba.com. Online. Through July 31. Info, 859-9222.
TRADITIONAL ARTS APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM: The 32nd annual Vermont Folklife program offers stipends for learning and preserving traditional art forms. This year, info is available in 14 languages spoken within the state, including Dari, Pashto and Ukrainian. Apply at vtfolklife.org. Deadline: August 11. Online. Info, 388-4964.
VAULTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM: The South End Arts + Business Association and Unsworth Properties on Howard Street in Burlington provides one local artist a private studio, free of charge, for a year in order to create a new body of work or further their creative practice. Apply at seaba.com. Deadline: August 20. Online. Info, 859-9222.
YOUTH PHOTO CONTEST & FAIR: In-Sight Photography is hosting a competition for youths ages 11 to 18 who live within an hour of Brattleboro. Contestants are invited to submit one image in each of the following categories: Analog Film, Artistic, People, Places, the New England Experience. Submitted photos will be exhibited in In-Sight’s gallery this fall. Three winning images in each category will be awarded prizes by a jury. Deadline: August 20. Details at insightphotography.org. Online. Info, 251-9960.
TAPE ART INSTALLATION: Rhode Island artists Michael Townsend and Leah Smith create a mural with colored tape on the front of the museum and invite the public to participate in two sessions. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Wednesday, August 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 257-0124.
VIVA! IN THE GARDEN 2023: An outdoor celebration of the arts and the community members, partners and businesses who support the center’s programs; featuring a raffle for a trip to Belize, live and silent auction and refreshments. River Arts, Morrisville, Friday, July 28, 6-8:30 p.m. $100. Info, 888-1261.
WONDERARTS ART TENT: Pop-up art workshops. Hardwick Farmers Market, Friday, July 28, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 533-9370.
VERMONT PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: A group exhibition of established and emerging local photographers, including Ali Kaukas, Abbey Meaker, Corey Hendrickson, Daniel Brooks, Daniel Cardon, Daniel Schechner, Nathanael Asaro, Shem Roose, Zack Pollakoff and more. Copresented with Bauschaus VT. Reception: Thursday, July 27, 6-9 p.m. July 27-September 7. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington.
PATRICIA DUTCHBURN: Whimsical acrylic paintings by the self-taught artist. August 1-31. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall.
‘THE MAD CONTEMPORARY’: An exhibition of cartoon artworks by more than a dozen Vermont artists. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m., with artist talk at 5:30 p.m. August 2-September 14. Info, 496-6682. Mad River Valley Arts Gallery in Waitsfield.
‘ABENAKI: FIRST PEOPLE EXHIBITION’: The council and members of Alnôbaiwi (in the Abenaki way) and the museum open a new exhibition featuring the Abenaki Year, the seasonal calendar of people who lived in the area for more than 8,000 years before Europeans arrived, as well as works by contemporary Abenaki artisans and a replica of a 19th-century Abenaki village. Through October 31. Info, 865-4556. Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington.
ART AT THE HOSPITAL: Oil paintings by Louise Arnold and Jean Gerber and photographs by Mike Sipe (Main Street Connector, ACC 3); photographs on metal by Brian Drourr (McClure 4 ); acrylics and mixed-media painting by Linda Blackerby (Breast Care Center) and Colleen Murphy (EP2). Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through September 30. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
ART AT THE MALTEX: Paintings by Julia Purinton, Carol Boucher, Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Brecca Loh and Elizabeth Nelson. Through August 15. Info, 865-7296. Maltex Building in Burlington.
‘THE ART OF THE BOOK’: An exhibition of handmade artists’ books by members and friends of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont. Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August 4. Info, spacegalleryvt@ gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
CAMIELLE AYLWIN: Illustrations and paintings influenced by the natural world, particularly plants and animals. Through July 31. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington.
‘CONNECTIONS’: Howard Center Arts Collective presents an art installation of painted mailboxes and mosaics, inviting viewers to reflect on the benefits of old-fashioned mail delivery and to consider whether mailboxes have become relics of the past. Through July 31. Info, artscollective@howardcenter.org. Howard Center in Burlington.
DUG NAP: “Family Fiction,” new oil paintings by the Vermont artist that depict members of his imaginary family. Through July 27. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.
‘OUTSTANDING: CONTEMPORARY SELF-TAUGHT
ART’: Drawings, paintings and 3D works by area artists Larry Bissonette, Denver Ferguson, June Gutman, Chip Haggerty, Liza Phillip, Pamela Smith, Thomas Stetson and Kalin Thomas. HYUNSUK
ERICKSON: “Thingumabob Society,” multicolored, towering, playful sculptures that suggest sprouting
seeds or family groupings. Through September 17. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.
KATRINE HILDEBRANDT-HUSSEY: “Reflection,” intricate geometric designs burned onto paper by the Boston-based artist. Through August 12. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.
‘ON THE AIR’: An exhibition that reflects the influence of media, film, radio, pop culture and TV, presented by Media Factory and SEABA. Through August 27. Info, curation@seaba.com. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.
PIEVY POLYTE: Paintings by the Haitian artist, coffee farmer and founder of Peak Macaya Coffee. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through August 31. Info, 865-7296. Burlington City Hall.
RENEE GREENLEE: “Blue Alchemy,” an exploration of the Lake Champlain watershed in 10 cyanotypes on silk banners. Through August 15. Info, greenlee.renee@gmail.com. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.
‘XOXO: AN EXHIBIT ABOUT LOVE & FORGIVENESS’: An interactive exhibition that provides children and caregivers the opportunity to think about and explore feelings through activities designed to help them understand, appreciate and express their emotions. Through September 4. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.
ART AT THE AIRPORT: Acrylic abstract paintings by Matt Larson and acrylic floral paintings by Sandra Berbeco, curated by Burlington City Arts.
Through September 30. Info, 865-7296. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.
‘BUILT FROM THE EARTH’: An exhibition of masterful Pueblo pottery from the Anthony and Teressa Perry Collection of Native American art.
‘OBJECT/S OF PLAY’: An interactive exploration of the creative processes of American toy designers Cas Holman and Karen Hewitt. ‘POP UP’: An exhibition of contemporary inflated sculptures inside and outside the museum featuring three artists and artist teams from the field of pneumatic sculpture: Claire Ashley, Pneuhaus and Tamar Ettun. (Outdoor sculptures not on view on days with excessive wind.) STEPHEN HUNECK: “Pet Friendly,” an exhibition of hand-carved and painted furniture, sculptures, relief paintings, bronze sculptures and more by the late Vermont artist. Through October 22. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.
DAVID SMITH: “Chasing Light,” oil paintings of vividly patterned land and water. Through September 2. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.
FOUR CUBAN PHOTOGRAPHERS: Fifty images in black and white or color that explore the environment, people and society of their country by Tomás Inda Barrera, Nadhiesda Inda González, Alfredo Sarabia Fajardo and Yadira Ismael Sotomayor. Through July 29. Info, 355-2150. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.
GRETCHEN ALEXANDER: “Slow Journey,” acrylic and watercolor paintings. Through August 6. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.
LYNNE BERARD: Paintings that reflect the artist’s inner joy. Through July 31. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library Art Wall.
MATT LARSON & NANCY CHAPMAN: Natureinspired abstract paintings. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through October 17. Info, 865-7296. Pierson Library in Shelburne.
‘SPARK: FUELING A LOVE OF BIRDS’: An exhibition of works by more than 60 artists and writers expressing avian admiration. Reception: Thursday, July 27, 3 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.
ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION 2023: A group exhibit in a variety of mediums by Vermont artists.
PIEVY POLYTE: “Art Standing with Community,” acrylic paintings inspired by the artist’s native Haiti, as well as Vermont’s people, landscapes, spiritual traditions and music. Through July 27. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.
BRIAN HERRICK: “Season’s Shift,” grid-based paintings drawn from nature by the Montpelier artist. Through July 30. Info, ebbsandfloods@gmail. com. Woodbelly Pizza in Montpelier.
DIANE SOPHRIN: “Extrapolations & Commentary,” abstract mixed-media paintings on prepared paper that employ stitching, staining, layering and collage. Through July 30. Info, 224-6735. The Front in Montpelier.
‘ELEMENTS OF SHELTER’: Original works in wood, metal and glass by Yestermorrow faculty members
Thea Alvin, Meg Reinhold, Nick Pattis, Anna Fluri, Sophia Mickelson and Johno Landsman, in conjunction with the Waitsfield design/build school. Through May 31, 2025. Info, 828-3291. Vermont Arts Council Sculpture Garden in Montpelier.
‘YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY SPINELESS’: An exhibition that celebrates invertebrates large and small with works by 26 artists in 2D, sculptures and installation. Main-floor gallery. Through August 15. ELINOR
RANDALL: “Deep Impressions,” a survey of the master printmaker’s work 1954 to 2013. Curated by NNEMoCA. Second-floor gallery and Quick Change Gallery. Through August 18. KARMIMADEEBORA
MCMILLAN: “Totems, Walking Sticks and Spirit Sticks,” vibrant patterned sculptural paintings that express a historical context of spirituality, tradition and folklore. Third-floor gallery. Through August 18. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.
ERIK NELSON: “On a Mountain,” nine abstracted, acrylic paintings of forested hillsides near Camel’s Hump. Curated by Studio Place Arts. Through August 12. Info, 479-7069. AR Market in Barre.
‘KOLAJ’: Various styles of collage art by Vermont artists Anne Cummings, Liz Buchanan, Kris Bierfelt, Madeline Halsey, Holly Hauser, Cariah Rosberg and Heather Stearns. Info, jcquinn@ymail.com. Grist Mill Studios in East Calais.
‘SEPARATION / MIGRATION’: Artwork by Sarah Ashe, Holly Hauser, Lisa Myers and Jeremy Vaughn on the theme of forced migration and the trauma of family separation. Through August 15. LIZ LE SERVIGET: “Tracking Time Through COVID,” small paintings made every day since the beginning of the pandemic, including cards, portraits, reflections and a diorama. Closing reception: Friday, August 4, 5-7 p.m. Through August 4. Info, info@cal-vt.org.
Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.
NINA TOWNE: Expressions of shape, color and personality in collage. Through August 9. Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.
PATTY MERIAM: “The Longest Branch,” oil paintings that explore trees and human connections by the Barre-based artist and conservator. Reception: Saturday, August 19, 3-5 p.m. Through September 14. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.
‘NATURE’S PLAYGROUND’: An exhibition of 2D artworks that depict activities in the New England landscape. Through September 3. ‘THE CREATIVE PROCESS’: An exhibition of works by 40 artists as well as their reference photos, test strips, sketches or other supportive materials. Through September
3. LEGACY COLLECTION: A showcase exhibition of paintings by gallery regulars as well as some newcomers. Through December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.
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F/7 EXHIBITION: “Reflecting on Reflections,” photographs by the central Vermont artist group: Elliot Burg, Lisa Dimondstein, Julie Parker, Sandy Shenk, Ron Spring and Annie Tiberio. Through August 18. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.
JOE CHIRCHIRILLO: Recent sculptures by the southern Vermont-based artist and curator of the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show. Reception: Wednesday, July 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Through September 20. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson.
‘A PLACE OF MEMORY’: An exhibition that questions public representation and how cultures and countries define their past through monuments, memorials and sculptural objects, featuring indoor and outdoor artwork by Woody De Othello, Nicholas Galanin, Vanessa German, Deborah Kass and Nyugen E. Smith. Through October 21. Info, 253-8358. The Current in Stowe.
SCOTT LENHARDT: An exhibition of graphic designs for Burton Snowboards created since 1994 by the Vermont native. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.
‘TINY FIREWORKS’: Small works on canvas, panel, paper and wood by 14 Vermont-based and affiliated female-identifying artists: Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, Andrea Pearlman, Abigail Synnestvedt, Marjorie Kramer, Tamara Malkin Stuart, Lynne Reed, Louise Von Weiss, Annie Pearlman, Kathy Stark, Marie LePré Grabon, Lois Eby, Wiley Garcia, Mollie Douthit and Arista Alanis. Through September 16. Info, 646-5191781. Minema Gallery in Johnson.
VERMONT PASTEL SOCIETY: More than a dozen central Vermont members of the organization show their works. Through July 31. Info, 760-7396. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville.
THE WORKROOM ANNUAL SUMMER ART EXHIBIT: An exhibition of photography, paper sculpture, fiber art, encaustic and artist books by Nancy Banks, Christie Carter, Rosalind Daniels, Lisa Dimondstein, Marcie Scudder, Kent Shaw, Peggy Smith and Shapleigh Smith. Artist talk Friday, August 4, 5-6 p.m. Through August 15. Info, marcie@marciescudder.com. The Art Barn. 2313 West Hill Road, Stowe.
‘ART IS CANDY’: An exhibition in the brand-new venue features works by Will Patlove, Steve Budington, Athena Tasiopoulos, Will Gebhard and Frank Tamasi. Through August 18. Info, 355-5440. The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall in Waterbury.
BENJAMIN ALESHIRE: “Cyanotypical,” blueprint photographic portraits on fabric. Through August 18. Info, joseph@waterburystudios.com. Waterbury Studios.
DENIS VERSWEYVELD: “Still Life,” sculpture, paintings and drawings by the Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.
‘NOR’EASTER’: Contemporary abstract paintings by Terry Ekasala, Craig Stockwell and Rick Harlow. Through September 4. Info, 583-5832. The Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.
‘ARTISTS IN THE ARCHIVES: UNSEEN NEIGHBORS:
COMMUNITY, HISTORY & COLLAGE’: Digital and analog collages by 23 artists from seven countries that reflect on the idea of community in the 21st century. Through August 26. ‘STELLAR STITCHING: 19TH CENTURY VERMONT SAMPLERS’: An exhibition of needlework samplers made by young girls in the 19th-century that depict alphabets, numerals and decorative elements. Through January 13. ‘VARIETY
SEW: A SAMPLING OF TEXTILE TOOLS AND DEVICES’: Sewing machines, spinning wheels and myriad sewing paraphernalia from the permanent collection. Through September 30. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.
‘FACES & PLACES’: An exhibition of figurative and landscape artwork by 60 artists that celebrates
the comforts of home and family as well as faraway people and destinations. Through September 2. Info, 989-7225. Sparrow Art Supply in Middlebury.
LARRY HOROWITZ: “Rhythms of the Landscape,” a solo exhibition of paintings. Through August 15. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.
MARIA FLORES GALINDO & PETER WALLIS: “The Past Is Fighting Itself Again / Las Cuentas de Mi Abuela,” collage figures of ripped paper, and paintings that explore place and memory, respectively. Through July 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.
PHILIP FREY: “Rejoicing in Color,” a solo exhibition of paintings. Through September 5. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury.
‘TOSSED’: Nearly 20 works that make use of found, discarded or repurposed materials, curated by museum exhibition designer Ken Pohlman. Through December 10. RECENT ACQUISITIONS: An exhibition of more than 30 recent additions to the museum’s permanent collection, including work by Veronica Ryan, Sean Scully, Joan Snyder, John Steuart Curry, Fidelia Bridges, James McNeil Whistler and others. Through August 6. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.
STEVEN & KYLE QUERREY: “The Aegean,” photographs taken on the islands of Hydra and Poros, Greece, by the local artists. Through September 14. Info, info@littleseed.coffee. Little Seed Coffee Roasters in Middlebury.
BANNERS ON BRIDGE STREET: Colorful double-sided banners painted with repurposed house paint by nine local artists decorate the street. Through October 15. Info, 496-3639. Waitsfield Village Bridge.
BILL RAMAGE: “Jackson, Warhol & Johns: The Triumvirate of Transition,” the third of three installations addressing a culture transformed over the span of three artists’ lives. Through September 2. Info, 282-5361. B&G Gallery in Rutland.
FRAN BULL & PETER WALLIS: “Mythic and Quotidian,” painted papier-mâché sculpture and works on paper from the series “We’re All at a Party Called Life on Earth!” (with Robert Black), and mixedmedia paintings based on memory and dreams, respectively. Also included are shadow boxes Wallis created in collaboration with other artists. Through August 18. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.
‘MAPPING THE RUTLAND REGION’: An exhibit that shows the history of how transportation technologies have shaped Rutland’s development, including how local citizens and planners have reacted to changing economic circumstances since the 1970s. Includes maps by Stephen Durkee and Rutland Regional Planning Commission’s Nic Stark; curated by Ethan Pepin. Through August 12. Info, 800-6398521. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.
NEW MEMBERS EXHIBITION: Fused-glass work by Garrett Sadler, wood crafts by Guy Rossi, landscape paintings by Brian Hewitt, pastel paintings of animals and nature by Lynn Austin, and sculpture and realist paintings by Liza Myers. Through October 31. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.
‘BOLD BOTANICALS’: Nearly 20 area artists show artworks that celebrate the blooming season. Through August 26. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.
‘COW’: An exhibition of dozens of bovine artworks based on the same paint-by-number kit, executed in a huge variety of unusual mediums and submitted by participants from around the world. Through August 31. Info, 369-5722. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.
JESSICA FLIGG: Plein air paintings of the natural world by the New Hampshire artist. Through July 31. Info, 359-5000. Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee.
‘MANY ARTISTS, ONE MODEL’: An exhibition of images dedicated to the late artist and model Penny Bennett by Vickie Herzberg, Sue Schiller, Rachel Gross, Sheri Hancock, Stephen Plume, Michael Shafer, Bartlett Leber and others Through August 25. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.
PAIGE BEEBER: Mixed-media abstract paintings inspired by needlework. Through July 29. Info, 347-264-4808. Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction.
RICHARD GOMBAR & ELIZABETH RICKETSON: Nature-based paintings by the local artists. Through August 19. Info, 457-3500. Artistree Community Arts Center Theatre & Gallery in South Pomfret.
SUSAN SMEREKA: “Family,” works in mixed-media collage and monotype by the Burlington artist. Through July 31. Info, 603-443-3017. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.
ANN YOUNG: Figurative paintings by the Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, oliveylin1@gmail. com. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.
ANNA YAKUBOVSKAYA: “Sightseeing in Silk & Paper,” watercolor paintings. Through August 19. Info, 7480158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.
‘BEES ON PEAS & OTHER OBSERVATIONS IN THE GARDEN’: A group exhibition of artworks featuring all things garden-related. Through September 9. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.
GABRIELLE DIETZEL & HOWARD NORMAN: “Late in the afternoon, the voice of a black-billed cuckoo in the rain,” a collaborative exhibition of bird collages and avian anthology, respectively. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m., with poetry readings from Tom Absher, Jane Shore, Nadell Fishman, Scudder Parker, Mary Elder Jacobson and Jody Gladding. Through August 11. Info, 533-2000. HCA Café, Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. HOLLAND DIERINGER SWEENEY: Colorful dreamscape paintings populated by human and nonhuman beings. Through July 31. Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.
JERRICA GAUDREAU: “Beautiful Life,” mixed-media wall pieces. Through August 16. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie in West Glover.
‘WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND’: An exhibition of objects that explores the practical, spiritual and ecstatic human relationship to wheels and what they enable. Through May 31. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.
5TH ANNUAL VERMONT SUMMER GROUP SHOW: Works by 26 local artists in a variety of mediums. Through September 2. CAROL KEISER: Acrylic paintings depicting floral still lifes, Mexican interiors and friends gathering. Through August 1. DEEDEE JONES: “The Ways of Water,” pastel landscapes from around the world. Through August 12. LEN EMERY: An exhibition of aerial, journalistic and fine art photography by the latest member of the gallery’s Working Artist Program. Through September 29. Info, 289-0104. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.
‘GLASSTASTIC’: Glass creatures dreamed up by children in grades K-6, brought to 3D life by glass artists, and situated in a habitat designed by Cynthia Parker-Houghton. ‘PRIDE 1983’: Photographs, artifacts and audio recordings that explore the origins and legacy of Burlington’s first Pride celebration. A production of the Pride Center of Vermont and Vermont Folklife, curated by Margaret Tamulonis.
ALEX EGAN: “Drawing Room,” a series of paintings that make up an imaginary house. ANINA MAJOR:
“I Land Therefore I Am,” ceramic sculptures and other objects that explore self and place, belonging and identity, by the Bahamas-born artist. AURORA ROBSON: “Human Nature Walk,” an immersive site-specific installation inspired by the natural forms of the Connecticut River and fashioned from plastic debris intercepted from the waste stream.
Visitors are invited to contribute clean plastic bottle caps in designated sections of the installation.
HANNAH MORRIS: “Movable Objects,” narrative multimedia paintings in the gallery’s front windows. LELA JAACKS: Outdoor abstract sculptures by the Vermont artist. ROBERLEY BELL: “Where Things Set,” an installation of distinct but related sculptures and drawings. Through October 9. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
ANDY WARHOL: “Small Is Beautiful,” 100 of the artist’s smaller-format paintings, from the Hall collection. RON GORCHOV: A 50-year survey of the American abstract artist’s work, featuring shaped canvases from the 1970s to large-scale paintings in his last years. SUSAN ROTHENBERG: Nearly 30 figurative, gestural paintings by the late American artist from throughout her career. Weekends only, reservation required. Through November 26. Info, info@hallartfoundation.org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.
JOHN R. KILLACKY: “Flux,” an exhibition of objects from a wordless, process-based video inspired by scores, propositions and performative actions of Fluxus-era artists; cinematography by Justin Bunnell, editing by C. Alec Kozlowski and sound composition by Sean Clute. Through August 30. Info, 257-7898. CX Silver Gallery in Brattleboro.
KAREN BECKER: “Bearing Witness, Part 2,” a 40-year retrospective of artworks in a variety of mediums featuring landscapes and animals. Through August 13. Info, 387-0102. Next Stage Arts Project in Putney.
MARY ZOMPETTI: “The Lost Garden,” black-andwhite photographs created by leaving film exposed to the elements over periods of time. Through August 27. Info, 251-6051. Vermont Center for Photography in Brattleboro.
‘THE RED DRESS’: A touring project, conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod, that provides an artistic platform for women around the world, many of whom are vulnerable and live in poverty, to tell their personal stories through embroidery.
BARBARA ISHIKURA & SAM FIELDS: “Frippery, Finery, Frills: Works in Conversation,” an exhibition of paintings and mixed-media sculptures, respectively, that explore intimacy in women’s lives. Through September 24. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.
‘FOR THE LOVE OF VERMONT: THE LYMAN ORTON COLLECTION’: More than 200 works of art that capture Vermont’s unique character, people, traditions and landscape prior to the 1970s from the collection of the Vermont Country Store proprietor. Also displayed at Bennington Museum. Through November 5. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.
‘A HISTORY OF BENNINGTON’: An exhibition of artifacts that invites viewers to examine how history informs and affects our lives. Through December 31.
‘FOR THE LOVE OF VERMONT: THE LYMAN ORTON COLLECTION’: More than 200 pieces of art, primarily from the 1920s to 1960, acquired by the founder of the Vermont Country Store. Simultaneously exhibited at the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester. Through November 5. ‘NEBIZUN:
WATER IS LIFE’: An exhibition of artwork by Abenaki artists of the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley regions to illustrate the Abenaki relationship to water, our awareness of water as a fundamental element necessary for all life, and concern about pollution of our water. Curated by Vera Longtoe Sheehan. Through July 26. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.
MATT BROWN: Color woodblock prints in the Japanese hanga style by the New Hampshire artist. Through July 31. Info, 362-1405. curATE café in Manchester.
NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: An outdoor exhibition featuring 77 sculptures by 59 artists, curated by Joe Chirchirillo. Through November 12. Info, nbossvt@gmail.com. Various Bennington locations.
analogy is seeing the Milky Way through the clarifying lens of a telescope rather than with the naked eye. (To Galileo Galilei in 1610, was that not something like enlightenment?)
Alongside a thriving artistic career that began in the Boston area, Harlow has spent extensive time over three decades with Indigenous communities in South America. Last week, he responded to a WhatsApp call after descending a mountain in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. He has been assisting tribal elders in the recording and preservation of traditional practices, such as sacred ceremonies, throughout the so-called Heart of the World. Harlow dubbed it “spiritual acupuncture” for the Earth.
Harlow’s paintings have long had a mystical quality, abetted by the “60 to 100” shamanic ceremonies in which he said he
ASTRO DAN DAN: “Manufactured Phonies,” a show of prints and paintings by the Hanover, N.H.-based artist, aka Daniel Matthews. Through September 30. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.
LINDA SCHNEIDER & JOAN HOFFMANN: Oil paintings of landscapes and seasonal views of Vermont and the American West. Through July 29. Info, artetcvt@gmail.com. ART, etc. in Randolph.
MARK NIELSEN: Watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. Through August 12. Info, 885-3525. The Tunbridge General Store Gallery.
has participated using the psychoactive plant ayahuasca.
“It’s a great aid to perceive vibration and frequency at a gut level,” he allowed, saying his consciousness has developed over the years. Eventually, he dispensed with
and then knocks it against another tool, sending a spatter of color to the canvas. To achieve the illusion of a monochromatic work, he uses more of one chosen hue, particularly in the center of the piece. In the 72-by-108-inch “Blue,” for example, an
alive. He wants to bring that experience to people — the energetic element of everything in nature.
“His experiences with the plant medicine have been instrumental in the way he experiences the cosmos and his place in it,” Rabut continued, “and his work demonstrates that.”
representation in his landscape and semiabstracted paintings in favor of sheer color.
“For me, it’s the closest I can come to being able to express nature, energy and vibration,” Harlow said.
The artist’s technique sounds like barely controlled chaos: He dips his brush in paint
PATI BRAUN GRANDY: Acrylic paintings of flowers by the Randolph artist. Through July 31. Info, 728-2380. Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
‘ICE CREAM CASTLES IN THE AIR’: A curated group exhibition inspired by the lyrics of the Joni Mitchell song “Both Sides Now.” Through August 5. CHARLET DAVENPORT, SABRINA B. FADIAL & CORALEA
WENNBERG: The artists present “Drawing From Life,” “Material – Process – System – Knowledge” and “Plant Stories,” respectively. Through August 26. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.
amorphous field of cobalt gradually edges into violet and blue-black. Again, at close range, the color is not solid but an incalculable number of tiny specks, layer on layer.
“His work has moved into the realm of painting energy,” Harlow’s partner, Laurie Rabut, said in a phone call. “Everything is
‘PORTABLE UNIVERSE: THOUGHT AND SPLENDOUR OF INDIGENOUS COLOMBIA’: Nearly 400 artworks, including jewelry, masks, effigies, textiles and more, dating from about 1500 BC to the present. Through October 1. DEMPSEY BOB: “Wolves,” a retrospective of totem poles, sculptures and masks by the Canadian master carver. Through September 10. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.
GINGER LAMBERT: Steampunk-inspired assemblages of found and repurposed objects. Through July 31. Info, 343-7160. Ledge Hill Studio in Westport, N.Y.
‘HOMECOMING: DOMESTICITY AND KINSHIP IN GLOBAL AFRICAN ART’: More than 75 works drawn
“I think a lot of things that happen with art are serendipitous, and this was one of them,” curator Jacobs said of “Nor’easter.” But it’s no accident that he assembled artworks that require — and merit — deep looking and thinking. Viewers could reap mind-bending rewards. ➆
“Nor’easter” with Terry Ekasala, Rick Harlow and Craig Stockwell, on view through September 3 at the Bundy Modern in Waitsfield. bundymodern.com
from the museum’s collection of African and African diaspora art that emphasize the role of women artists and feminine aesthetics. Exhibition tour: Wednesday, August 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m., with curator Alexandra M. Thomas. Through May 25. KENT MONKMAN: “The Great Mystery,” four new paintings by the Cree artist along with five works in the museum’s collection that inspired them, by Hannes Beckmann, T.C. Cannon, Cyrus Edwin Dallin, Mark Rothko and Fritz Scholder. Through December 9. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. ➆
LETTING GO AND ALLOWING INTUITION TO TAKE OVER IS WHEN THE BEST WORK HAPPENS.
TERRY EKASALA
As a teenager growing up in Royalton, Zach Nugent would often roam the halls of his high school barefoot, strumming his guitar, playing the music of the Grateful Dead. It being Vermont, no one really batted an eye.
“Vermont as a whole is super supportive of art,” Nugent told Seven Days by phone from his summer tour with his Grateful Dead tribute act, Dead Set. “And the Dead struck me as early as I can remember. I mean, I have a fifth-grade graduation card I got when I was 8 years old, and it was Dead-themed. So, yeah. It was that early.”
Nugent has been on the road playing the music of the Dead and its legendary singer-guitarist, Jerry Garcia, for most of his adult life. A decade ago, after stints playing with Melvin Seals and the surviving members of the Jerry Garcia Band, Nugent launched Dead Set, a weekly residency at Nectar’s in Burlington that became the center of the local Dead scene. Nugent’s current Dead Set lineup features guitarist and vocalist Joe Agnello, bassist Jack Vignone, drummer Cotter Ellis, and Matt Dolliver on keys.
Deciding it was time to level up, Nugent recently relocated Dead Set to South Burlington’s Higher Ground as a monthly residency. The singer-guitarist described the switch as “scary, and a little bit sad at first.”
“Tuesdays at Nectar’s were never that lucrative for me, but those 10 years really brought us together as a band,” Nugent revealed. “And it was a symbiotic thing, in my opinion. I think we were good for Burlington, and it was good for us.”
Nugent had various reasons to reach out to Higher Ground and make the move, from a change of ownership at Nectar’s to the band feeling it was time for a bigger venue.
“It’s been great, and the shows so far have been amazing,” Nugent said. “It’s less of a hang for us and more of a proper professional gig. Higher Ground is the next level, and it felt like it was the right time, so we grabbed it by the horns and made the switch.”
Nugent’s ability to draw so many attendees, not only in Burlington but also in venues across the country on tour, is especially notable when you consider that he’s playing the music of a band that broke up almost 30 years ago. He believes that the Dead’s music and the legacy of Garcia, whose death from a heart attack in 1995 ended the original band’s run, remain vital
and accessible to new generations for a simple reason: the songs.
“I never saw the Dead,” Nugent, 34, said. “I was 7 when Jerry died. But my earliest memories are driving around with my parents, listening to their music. It trickled down to me, just like it’s trickling down to another generation now.”
Few things excite Nugent more than looking at the audience and seeing all the X’s on the hands of underage attendees beginning their own journeys into the Grateful Dead’s music.
“Not only is the music so incredible, the songs are relatable,” Nugent said.
He points out that many bands in the jam scene, while being instrumentally impressive, tend to write songs with “silly, made-up words and meaningless lyrics.”
“That’s cool, but what’s great about the Dead is that, yes, the jams are good, but
their songs are stories about life,” he said. “One of the most recurring words in their lyrics I sing over and over is ‘home.’ I think that’s beautiful.”
Garcia’s influence is evident in Nugent’s own music. Last year, he released his first album of original material, Good So Far. Another one is due out in the fall.
While he doesn’t have a hard time writing original music, Nugent said he has discovered that it’s a bit trickier to separate his identity as a guitar player from Garcia, whose style he has emulated for decades.
“I love doing my own songs, but once I have a guitar in my hands, it’s a little hard to not do the Jerry thing,” he admitted. “Maybe I’m not even emulating anymore; maybe that’s just how I play. I don’t even know anymore. But I do try to put a little edge in my playing on the original stu , just to give it my own flavor.”
Nugent, who played one of Garcia’s guitars on Good So Far, recently received his own signature model acoustic guitar from luthier Adam Buchwald, who owns and operates Circle Strings in South Burlington. Building the guitar was a nerve-racking experience for Nugent, who spent two years going back and forth with Buchwald on details. But, he said, the result was “astounding.”
“It’s possibly the greatest guitar I’ve ever played,” Nugent enthused. “But it’s also just so special to have a signature guitar. Fifteen-year-old me would be beside himself.”
Fifteen-year-old Nugent would also be overjoyed by the 40-plus-date national tour on which Dead Set are set to embark. The band will play venues that Nugent has dreamed of visiting, including an August 2 show in Oracle Park, the home stadium of the San Francisco Giants, opening for the Sunshine Garcia Band.
On the home front, the band has two more shows scheduled for the Higher Ground residency: this Friday, July 28, and Saturday, August 26. Nugent said those will be the last two Burlington shows it’ll play for “a while.”
“It’s been incredible [at Higher Ground] so far, and the fall is just jam-packed for me,” Nugent said. “Things change with time, you know. You just need to know when to change with it, and I think that’s what we’re doing.” ➆
Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, Friday, July 28, 9 p.m., at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington. highergroundmusic.com
ONCE I HAVE A GUITAR IN MY HANDS, IT’S A LITTLE HARD TO NOT DO THE JERRY THING.
ZACH NUGENTZach Nugent with his guitar Rosebud
It’s that time of year again — time for Burlington’s Old North End to get wild and weird with the RAMBLE, happening on Saturday, July 29.
Founded in 2003 by Radio Bean owner LEE ANDERSON and HEATHER DRISCOLL, the Ramble is one part arts and culture festival and one part sprawling ONE block party — a hub for music, poetry, art, food, craft sales, dance parties, roller discos, Ping-Pong and all sorts of bizarre stu .
There’s nothing like the Ramble anywhere else in Vermont, and it’s a great chance to catch some of the city’s best music. Highlights this year include
DANNY & THE PARTS, DUKE AEROPLANE and MICKEY WESTERN at Mission Bazaar VT; the BUBS, BE-ER and the SO & SO’S at T. Rugg’s
Tavern; and DJ TAKA’s eighth anniversary DJ set at Radio Bean.
As always, the Ramble’s joys are best uncovered by wandering around the neighborhood and seeing where you end up, so don’t get too locked into a plan with this one.
Some advice from a longtime ONE-er? Let the Ramble guide you. And don’t eat the brown acid.
If you want to be part of the Ramble’s annual community photo, meet up at the ONE Community Center at 20 Allen Street between 4:50 and 5:15 p.m. on Saturday.
The benefit shows are coming into focus as Vermont musicians make plans to
(Spotify mix of local jams)
1. “Forgive You” by Caleb Lodish, Leandra Dielle, Tyler Serrani
2. “It Can All Be Gone - (Remix)” by Jamie Lee urston
3. “How It Goes” by Blue Button
4. “Do Well” by Hayley Jane
5. “Home” by Chin Ho!
6. “Everything’s Glitter” by the Armed
7. “Light Blue Lover (feat. Grace Potter and Tony Rice)” by Assembly of Dust
Last week’s live music highlights from photographer Luke Awtry
THELMA AND THE SLEAZE AT THE MONKEY HOUSE, WINOOSKI, JULY 18: I do enjoy the occasional dirty Southern rock band, but even more enjoyable is an absolutely filthy one. You’d definitely agree if you were at the Monkey House when Nashville’s THELMA AND THE SLEAZE barreled into town after seven years away, like four queer horsewomen of the rockapocalypse. If you weren’t there, you missed out not only on some phenomenal dualguitar rocking but also on some equally entertaining sass from TATS’ front lady, LG. I do apologize, but I’m pretty sure I can’t repeat most of her banter or lyrics in print, so you’ll have to use your imagination. is will get you started: A few songs into the hourlong set, bassist ARIEL DORNBUSH broke a string, and LG took the opportunity to lead the crowd in a few sing-alongs, including her original all-I-want-for-Christmas jingle, “Butt Stuff.” Look it up — you’ve got seven years, at most, to learn the words.
Where to tune in to Vermont music this week:
“WAVE CAVE RADIO SHOW,”
Wednesday, July 26, 2 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: DJS FLYWLKER and GINGERVITUS spin the best of local and nonlocal hip-hop.
“ROCKET SHOP RADIO HOUR,”
Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m., on 105.9 the Radiator: Host TOM PROCTOR plays local music.
“THE SOUNDS OF BURLINGTON,” ursday, July 27, 9 p.m., at wbkm.org: Host TIM LEWIS plays selections of local music.
“CULTURAL BUNKER,” Friday, July 28, 7 p.m., on 90.1 WRUV: Host MELO GRANT plays local and nonlocal hip-hop.
“ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” Saturday, July 29, 4 p.m., on 91.1 WGDR: Host MARK MICHAELIS plays folk and Americana music with an emphasis on Vermont artists.
“LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT,” Sunday, July 30, 6:45 p.m., on 104.7 WNCS the Point: e station plays new music from Vermont artists.
“ALL THE TRADITIONS,” Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m., on Vermont Public: Host ROBERT RESNIK plays an assortment of folk music with a focus on Vermont artists.
WED.26
Ali T (singer-songwriter) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Dimmer Triplets (blues) at North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, 5:30 p.m. Free.
Duane Betts & Palmetto Hotel (rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25/$30.
Ekoh, Just For Kicks (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $20/$25.
Fresh Pressed Wednesday with Brennan Wedl, Carol, A Box of Stars (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10/$15.
Grateful Dead 4 Kids, Dobbs’ Dead (tribute) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 5:30 p.m. $5/$10.
Jazz Jam Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.
Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Lazy Bird (jam) at Red Square, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.
Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Maple Street 6 (jazz) at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5:30 p.m. Free.
Sochin & Novins (jazz) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.
Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5. Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.
THU.27
1Q (rock) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
AliT (singer-songwriter) at the Filling Station, White River Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Bethany Connor (singer-songwriter) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.
Clifford, Noah Kesey Magic Band (indie) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $8/$10.
CombustOmatics (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
The Fabulous Wrecks (covers) at Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.
Geoffry Kim Trio (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
Grace Palmer and Socializing for Introverts (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
Jazz with Alex Stewart and Friends (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free
Josh Panda (singer-songwriter) at Butter Bar & Kitchen, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
Nick Carter (singer-songwriter) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.
Ryan Sweezey (pop) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.
Satan’s Dogs (Phish tribute) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $10.
FRI.28
Amber deLaurentis (jazz) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
Andriana Chobot (pop) at Stone’s Throw, Richmond, 4 p.m. Free.
The Big Net, Little Mystery, Wren Kitz (country, indie) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Btown (jam) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
Chris Lyon Band (rock) at Martell’s at the Red Fox, Jeffersonville, 5 p.m. $10.
Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.
David Karl Roberts (singer-songwriter) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.
Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $17/$20.
Grace Palmer (singer-songwriter) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
The Harley Brown Band (rock) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
Hayley Jane (rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15.
IncaHoots (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.
Jaded Ravins (Americana) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.
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Bluegrass Jam (bluegrass) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.
Chris Peterman Quartet (jazz) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free.
GuitFiddle (bluegrass) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5/$10.
Honky Tonk Tuesday with Pony Hustle (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.
WED.2
Bluegrass & BBQ (bluegrass) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Charlie Hill, Phil Cohen, Fuzzy Bones, Hayes Peebles (indie folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $8/$10.
Dave Miller (covers) at Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, 5:30 p.m. Free.
Gogol Bordello, Puzzled Panther (punk) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $35/$39.
Jazz Jam Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.
“Let’s be honest, nobody is OK,” actor, writer and comedian JENNY YANG wrote in the press release for her Fiancé Energy Tour. “There’s so much to talk and laugh about.” Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Yang combines social commentary and hilarious storytelling in what she calls a “competitive selfcare comedy show.” The former labor organizer has written shows for HBO Max, Netflix, E! and Fox and is set to star opposite Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh in the action-comedy series “The Brothers Sun.” Yang performs five sets in three days at Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington this Thursday to Saturday, July 27 to 29.
Jon Wagar & Friends, Kevin Sabo, Nate Pultorat (singer-songwriter) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.
King Me (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.
Leo Fish and Electricicle (jazz) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11:30 p.m. $10/$15.
Marcus Rezak, Ray Paczkowski, Russ Lawton (jam) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 8 p.m. $20.
Matt Saraca (singer-songwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.
Milton Busker & the Grim Work (folk) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free.
No Showers on Vacations, Paddy Donnely (jam) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Sarah Dunn (singer-songwriter) at Gusto’s, Barre, 6 p.m. Free.
The Shady Trees (folk) at Lost Nation Brewing, Morrisville, 8:30 p.m. $10.
Thea Wren, Ezra Oklan (singersongwriter) at Stone’s Throw, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free.
VT Bluegrass Pioneers (bluegrass) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.
Beau Sasser Trio (jazz) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
CombustOmatics (rock) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.
David Marchant (Tiki band) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.
The Dead Shakers, Remi Russin, Milk St. (indie rock) at the Barrage, Holland, 7 p.m. $10.
Fever Dolls, Troy Millette & the Fire Below (rock, folk) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5. Hip-Hop Showcase (hip-hop) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 10:30 p.m. $5.
James Gilmore (singersongwriter) at Red Clover Ale, Brandon, 1 p.m. Free.
Jared Johnson (singer-songwriter) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.
Jim Branca Trio (blues) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.
Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.
Marty Fogel (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
Sam Egan (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free. Sanctuary (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.
Third Shift (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.
Will Paquin, No Fun Haus (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10/$12.
SUN.30
Aida O’Brien (singer-songwriter) at Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.
John Lackard Blues Duo (blues) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 3 p.m. Free.
Justin LaPoint (singer-songwriter) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.
Paul Asbell Trio (jazz) at Red Square, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.
Raised by Hippies (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
Sunday Brunch Tunes (singersongwriter) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.
TUE.1
Big Easy Tuesdays with Back Porch Revival (jazz) at the 126, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.
Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Lazy Bird (jam) at Red Square, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.
Live Jazz (jazz) at Leunig’s Bistro & Café, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.
No Showers on Vacation (jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10. Organ Fairchild (jam) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $10.
Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. $5. Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.
WED.26
DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.
DJ Rice Pilaf (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. The Mid Week Hump with DJs Fattie B and Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.
THU.27
DJ Chaston (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.
Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.
Vinyl Night with Ken (DJ) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free.
FRI.28
DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.
DJ CRWD CTRL (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.
DJ Four-d (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.
DJ Kata (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.
DJ LaFountaine (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.
DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.
SAT.29
Blanchface (DJ) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.
DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, midnight. Free.
DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
DJ Rice Pilaf (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, noon. Free.
DJ Taka (DJ) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10/$15.
DJ Two Rivers (DJ) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9 p.m. Free.
Matt Payne (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.
Molly Mood (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.
SUN.30
DJ Two Sev (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.
MON.31
DJ Transplant (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
Memery (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.
WED.26
Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
Lit Club (poetry open mic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.
Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.
THU.27
Open Mic (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.
SUN.30
VT Synth Society Meetup (synth) at Community of Sound, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.
MON.31
Open Mic (open mic) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.
Open Mic Night (open mic) at Despacito, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
TUE.1
Open Mic Night (open mic) at 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, 6 p.m. Free.
WED.2
Irish Sessions (Celtic, open mic) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
Open Mic (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.
Open Mic with Danny Lang (open mic) at Taps Tavern, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free.
WED.26
4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.
Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.
Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
THU.27
Karaoke Night (karaoke) at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center, 7 p.m. Free.
‘this is not the reunion’ by Maddie Dennis-Yates (play) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m.
$10.
Trivia (trivia) at Highland Lodge, Greensboro, 7 p.m. Free.
Trivia Night (trivia) at McGillicuddy’s Five Corners, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Trivia Night (trivia) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Trivia Thursday (trivia) at Spanked Puppy Pub, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.
FRI.28
Karaoke with DJ Big T (karaoke) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 9 p.m. Free.
SUN.30
Venetian Karaoke (karaoke) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
MON.31
Trivia Monday with Top Hat Entertainment (trivia) at McKee’s Pub & Grill, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free.
Trivia with Craig Mitchell (trivia) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.
TUE.1
Charlotte Dworshak Art Opening (art opening) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
Karaoke with Motorcade (karaoke) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.
Taproom Trivia (trivia) at 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free.
Trivia Night (trivia) at the Depot, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.
Trivia Tuesday (trivia) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.
Tuesday Trivia (trivia) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
WED.2
4Qs Trivia Night (trivia) at Four Quarters Brewing, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.
Trivia Night (trivia) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free. Venetian Trivia Night (trivia) at the Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.
WED.26
Improv: Coached Ensemble Night (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.
Whale Tales: An Evening of Comedic Storytelling (comedy) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
THU.27
Best in Show: Showcase (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 9:15 p.m. $10.
Jenny Yang (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25.
FRI.28
Anthony Jeselnik (comedy) at Flynn Main Stage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $39-$59.
Colin Jost (comedy) at Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $39/$59.
Jenny Yang (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $25.
LOL Under the Tent (comedy) at Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 8:30 p.m. $10.
SAT.29
Jenny Yang (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $25.
Three Leaves Comedy (comedy) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
MON.31
Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.
WED.2
Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. ➆
(SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)
Burlington producer Caleb Lodish has been an inescapable name in the Vermont hip-hop scene for the past two years. While he’s a prolific collaborator, what really sets him apart is the professional sheen of his mixing work and the tremendous range of his sound. He’s not content being a “type beats” producer, replicating the sounds of his idols and influences. He is an explorer, seeking out new horizons and flavors. And throughout that journey, he has run circles around his competition.
Given his success, titling his debut LP I Expect Nothing in Return might seem like smug sarcasm, but rest assured, Lodish is dead earnest about his passion and his calling.
The opening is pure cinema, with Vermont rapper Obi the Voicegod reading an introduction he wrote himself. “This almost didn’t happen,” Obi intones over a bright flourish of keyboard horns, describing how he survived an overdose at 15, followed by a car crash two years later. Reassessing everything, he plunged into music, making it his new purpose in life: “I made this album for me, and you.”
For a big, loud statement of purpose, Lodish couldn’t have done much better. Obi is blessed with one of the most distinctive baritones in 802 history, the timbre of James Earl Jones delivered with the jazzy enunciation of Yaphet Kotto. The spoken-word passage leads into a great opening verse from rapper/singer/maniac Ranch God, careens into a superb guitar solo by Dylan Mac and
help out after historic flooding. Rumors of a two-night PHISH run at New York’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center in August were confirmed on Tuesday. And NOAH KAHAN is streaming a fundraiser concert from Colorado on Wednesday. But plenty of other events are popping up closer to home.
Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry will host a benefit on Friday, August 4, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Stratton Community Foundation’s flood relief e orts. The
washes out into a bass-heavy outro movement. This is a serious statement, an ambitious young maestro showing o his powers. And every second of it works perfectly.
Next up is “Accolades,” built on a dynamite extended rant from HANKNATIVE of 99 Neighbors. It’s a wild ride, the work of a young artist coming to grips with the cost of success and the persistence of a past he can’t quite put behind him. It’s also a rap tour de force, as HANKNATIVE glides through di erent flow patterns with e ortless ease. This is a consistent theme: Not only does Lodish get great guest features but he gets their best work out of them, too.
The album’s musical depth becomes even more apparent on “Private Quarters,” an outstanding R&B cut with singer PhiloSofie. Blending the palettes of acid jazz and EDM over some crushing drums, this is a flawless, radio-ready production spotlighting a smooth vocal performance. Every detail is meticulously on point. This track is the work of someone who has studied the greats carefully.
Conswank takes center stage for “Make It Back,” an anthem about rebuilding a life from scratch. His charismatic drawl is the ideal counterpoint for the bright, soulful production.
“Mutt” abruptly cranks up the vibe. I’m no fan of the prescription amphetamine techno-clutter of the hyperpop genre, but Jawndarko and Flywlkr deliver the goods with style here. No question, this song would slay a packed room at a live show.
Things take a downright goofy turn on “Taken Aback” with Ranch God, a fun R&B track with a bedroom-studio feel. I never know what the hell to
make of Ranch God, and that’s a fond compliment. He is a chameleon bursting with energy and talent, and he’s got a mean falsetto.
“Forgive You” might just be the best song on an album full of bangers. I was stunned to find out that the male part of this 2000s MTV-flavored R&B duet is Tyler Serrani, a name I’ve mostly known for some of the most emo-ass emo-rap to emerge from the new wave of Vermont talent. His performance here is so self-assured, it’s a breakthrough moment for an already excellent artist.
Serrani trades bars (and barbs) with Leandra Dielle, whose breathy soprano can transform from Mariah Carey reverie into the rapid-fire cadence of a rapper in a heartbeat. The beat is magnificent down-tempo funk, and the chemistry between the vocalists is gold.
That’s a hard act to follow, but few local artists are better equipped for the challenge than Bilé. “Discussions” is yet another tale of toxic love, but his venom is what truly sells it.
The album closes with two takes on that omnipresent “whoa-oh-oh” auto-tune warble: the slow, melodic burn of “Encore” with Topia & PLEASANT BOYS and the overdriven rumble of “Wasted,” which features rans0m.
Albums that aim to o er something for everybody generally end up appealing to nobody. With I Expect Nothing in Return, Lodish has wisely avoided that trap by delivering exactly the album he wanted to make. It is a monument of a release, both for the young producer and for the thriving scene he emerged from. I’m betting this will still be in the Album of the Year conversation come December, but you should check it out right about now.
I Expect Nothing in Return by Caleb Lodish is available on Soundcloud.
JUSTIN BOLANDshow is headlined by jam band GUBBULIDIS, which features former members of TWIDDLE
Again in Londonderry, Pingree Park hosts the Southern Vermont Mountain Towns Flood Relief Concert on Monday, August 14, featuring performances from SAINTS & LIARS, PETE BERNHARD from THE DEVIL MAKES THREE, ERIN CASSELS-BROWN, IDA MAE SPECKER and others.
And on Sunday, August 20, comedian and actor RUSTY DEWEES will host a show at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington to benefit the Vermont Community
Foundation’s VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund 2023, with hard rockers 8084 joining forces with country musician JAMIE LEE THURSTON and folk-rock act the CHAD HOLLISTER BAND
It was a big week in the 802 for new singles to drop. Rapper OMEGA JADE released “Make a Sound feat. MARVELOUS KEVO & DJ KANGA,” a slow-burning, classic hip-hop jam that sees Jade o ering equal parts inspiration and lyrical smackdowns. Check it out at omegajade. bandcamp.com.
The JESSE TAYLOR BAND
have a new single as well. “I Always Do” is a new wave-leaning breakup anthem that expertly balances the band’s pop tendencies with its punk instincts. It’s up now at jessetaylor.bandcamp. com.
RIVAN is back with “CA$H.” His new single and video find the Burlington rapper lamenting his lack of currency while pounding a 40 outside a Champlain Farms convenience store, stabbing a rubber duck in the bath and namechecking BERNIE SANDERS Watch the video on YouTube. ➆
Nearly every woman alive today has a story about her personal history with Mattel’s Barbie. As children, we dressed these dolls up and sent them on dates and then used them as hammers and wrenched their knees out of joint. They’ve inspired our hatred, critique and destruction but never our indi erence.
So is it any wonder that the weekend box o ce take for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie ($155 million) set a new record for the North American debut of a femaledirected film? Or that moviegoers dressed in their most shocking pink helped turn around a lackluster summer for the industry? Or that I decided to save Oppenheimer for next week?
Rest assured, the three-hour opus about the making of the atomic bomb will get its due.
The deal
Barbie (Margot Robbie) is living her best life in Barbie Land. Every day is about wearing cute outfits, making plastic toast in her Dream House, relaxing on the beach with Ken (Ryan Gosling) and partying with her girlfriends, who are also all Barbie. In this pastel world, Barbies are doctors, Nobel Prize winners, Supreme Court justices or president. Their male counterparts are arm candy.
One night mid-party, Barbie finds herself having intrusive thoughts of death. Next thing she knows, she’s experiencing body horror — her feet go flat! Scandalized, her fellow Barbies send her to consult Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon), rendered a punk-rock outcast by rough play, who explains that Barbie can heal herself only by healing the psyche of the child who’s playing with her in the real world.
So Barbie takes an interdimensional jaunt to Venice Beach, Calif. There Ken, her stowaway companion, makes the stunning discovery that men rule this reality, including the corporation that makes Barbie. His patriarchal epiphany could change Barbie Land forever — unless Barbie and her new mom and daughter human friends (America Ferrera and Ariana Greenblatt) do something about it.
Will you like it?
Barbie has been a hotbed of online chatter for months, and since its release, virtually every possible take has had its 15 minutes on social media. Barbie is woke, anti-male
propaganda. Barbie revolutionizes women’s lives with its feminist insights. Barbie is “white feminism” for middle schoolers. Barbie is too political. Stop politicizing Barbie, everyone!
All this discourse is too exhausting for mere humans to process. For an expert assessment, I turned to Champlain College professor Tanya Lee Stone, author of the 2015 book The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll’s History and Her Impact on Us. Though she would have liked to see a little more of Barbie inventor Ruth Handler (Rhea Perlman) in the film, Stone’s overall impression is glowing: “Despite the fact that it’s a Mattel movie and Gerwig had to navigate corporate involvement, she managed to craft a plot jam-packed with issues of feminism, hyperfemininity, equality, and the patriarchy, all tied up in an ultra-pink package that was both hilarious and touching.”
Cosigned. For me, what makes Barbie work is the blithe surrealism of Barbie Land — an amusingly Hollywood-ized reflection of how children actually play. Everything pivots around Barbie’s fabulousness because she represents an ego ideal, a hopeful vision of her owner all grown up. Ken is a mere accessory because little girls aren’t yet interested in boys that way. When you literalize this gynocracy, however (not matriarchy, because Barbies don’t reproduce!), you get a topsy-turvy
version of our own reality in which Ken laments that his life has no meaning when Barbie isn’t looking at him.
Gerwig and cowriter Noah Baumbach use this conceit to poke fun at all genderbased hierarchies. They don’t really tackle the question of why beauty is so foundational to Barbie’s self-image in the first place, or why Barbies who look like Robbie (called “Stereotypical Barbies” in the film) are still what we think of when we think “Barbie,” even though Mattel makes Barbies in a range of body types and ethnicities. The characters who represent the human fears and desires behind Barbie also get short shrift, their screen time gobbled up by other supporting players, such as Will Ferrell as the Mattel CEO, who feel like gags in search of a purpose.
But these are quibbles about a consistently engaging comedy driven by wacky production design, joyful musical numbers, and goofy and committed performances. Robbie outdoes Elle Woods in pink positivity, McKinnon’s deadpan is the perfect foil for her, and Gosling gives a surprising poignancy to Ken’s character arc from insecure helpmate to Kens’ rights activist and back.
While Barbie ventures into reality to restore the perfection she views as her birthright, Ken is only just learning that he, too, might have an ideal to strive toward. Their reactions to such revelations are
comically human — and, like so many comedies, Barbie primarily promotes a bemused tolerance of human absurdity. Children use toys to order a chaotic world. But by the time we reach adulthood, we’re all some variety of Weird Barbie — and maybe that’s OK.
MARGOT HARRISON margot@sevendaysvt.comTOY STORY 4 (2019; Disney+, rentable): Disney’s hit animated series paved the way for Barbie by proving that kids’ toys can represent all kinds of heavy shit, man. e third and fourth installments are particularly rich in existential dread.
THE LEGO MOVIE (2014; Max, rentable): Likewise, Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s satire demonstrated that movies about brand-name toys approved by the parent companies can be more than two-hour nostalgia-soaked commercials (even if they’re also that).
LITTLE WOMEN (2019; Starz, rentable): Barbie is Gerwig’s second round of interpreting a beloved femaleoriented intellectual property. Her version of Louisa May Alcott’s novel pairs a somewhat off-putting structure with powerhouse performances.
HAUNTED MANSION: In Disney’s horror-comedy based on its theme park ride, a single mom (Rosario Dawson) assembles a motley team of specialists to help her exorcise her new home. With LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson and Tiffany Haddish. Justin Simien (Dear White People) directed. (122 min, PG-13. Bethel, Essex, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Star)
TALK TO ME: A group of friends learns that using an embalmed hand to conjure spirits is a very bad idea in this horror thriller from Australia, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. With Ari McCarthy and Hamish Phillips. Danny and Michael Philippou directed. (94 min, R. Palace, Roxy)
ASTEROID CITYHHHH The latest from Wes Anderson is a story within a story about a small desert town during a stargazer convention in 1955. Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson star. (104 min, PG-13. Roxy; reviewed 6/28)
BARBIEHHHH Margot Robbie plays the Mattel toy as she experiences her first-ever existential crisis. With Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera. Greta Gerwig directed. (114 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden; reviewed 7/26)
ELEMENTALHHH Pixar’s latest family animation takes place in a city where people embody different elements — and fire and water meet cute on the subway. (103 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset)
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINYHHH
The intrepid archaeologist (Harrison Ford) battles Nazis in both 1944 and 1969 in the fifth installment of the adventure series. James Mangold directed. (154 min, PG-13. Bethel, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Star, Sunset)
INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOORHH The long-lived horror series returns to the saga of the haunted Lambert family, with star Patrick Wilson also directing this time around. With Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins. (107 min, PG-13. Majestic)
THE LITTLE MERMAIDHHH Halle Bailey is the sea princess who longs to walk the earth in Disney’s latest live-action version of its own animated property. (135 min, PG. Majestic)
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — DEAD RECKONING PART
ONEHHHH Tom Cruise returns as secret agent
Ethan Hunt in the seventh installment of the action franchise. (163 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Playhouse, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)
NO HARD FEELINGSHHH A down-on-her-luck woman (Jennifer Lawrence) is hired by a 19-yearold’s parents to bring him out of his shell before college in this comedy. (103 min, R. Majestic, Sunset)
OPPENHEIMERHHHH1/2 Director Christopher Nolan tells the story of the man (Cillian Murphy) who played a key role in creating the atomic bomb. With Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Robert Downey Jr. (180 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)
PAST LIVESHHHH Former childhood sweethearts (Greta Lee and Teo Yoo) are drawn to reconnect across international borders in this acclaimed indie drama from writer-director Celine Song. (105 min, PG-13. Roxy; reviewed 7/5)
RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKENHH1/2 An awkward high schooler (voice of Lana Condor) learns that the depths of the ocean could be her true home in this animated adventure. (90 min, PG. Majestic)
SOUND OF FREEDOMHH1/2 Jim Caviezel stars in this action thriller based on the life of Tim Ballard, a former federal agent who founded an organization to fight human trafficking. (135 min, PG-13. Essex, Palace, Star)
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-
VERSEHHHH1/2 In this animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, young superhero Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore) explores a multiverse full of Spider-People like himself. (140 min, PG. Majestic; reviewed 6/7)
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTSHH The toy-driven action series takes a jaunt back to the ’90s to meet an Autobot ally faction called the Maximals. With Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson. (127 min, PG-13. Majestic, Sunset)
COCAINE BEAR (Sunset)
The Capitol Showplace, Catamount Arts and Savoy Theater are currently closed until further notice. (* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)
BETHEL DRIVE-IN: 36 Bethel Dr., Bethel, 728-3740, betheldrivein.com
BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info
*BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com
*CAPITOL SHOWPLACE: 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com
*CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org
ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com
*MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com
MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com
MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS: 222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net
PALACE 9 CINEMAS: 10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com
PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com
*PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com
*SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com
STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com
*STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com
*SUNSET DRIVE-IN: 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com
WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com
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PIZZA SOCIAL: NAGA BAKEHOUSE: CANCELED. A bakery, gristmill and microfarm plays host at a NOFA-VT wood-fired pizza party, followed by a tour of the grounds. Naga Bakehouse, Middletown Springs, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-25; free for POC. Info, 434-7177.
QUEEN CITY BUSINESS
NETWORKING
INTERNATIONAL GROUP: Savvy businesspeople make crucial contacts at a weekly chapter meeting. Burlington City Arts, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 829-5066.
UVM DINING JOB FAIRS: Food service professionals learn about open positions at the University of Vermont. Harris Millis Residence/Dining Hall, South Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7749.
CURRENT EVENTS: Neighbors have an informal discussion about what’s in the news.
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.
ERIC HANSON: Listeners hear from the local biologist how loon populations have been saved over the past 30 years. Greensboro Free Library, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2531.
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: A special exhibition focuses on climate education and environmental sustainability. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $17-20; free for
members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.
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‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: Sparkling graphics and vibrant interviews take viewers on a journey alongside NASA astronauts as they prepare for stranger-than-sciencefiction space travel. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: Stunning footage takes viewers on a mind-bending journey into phenomena that are too slow, too fast or too small to be seen by the naked eye. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 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.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: Viewers are plunged into the magical vistas of the continent’s deserts, jungles and savannahs. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: Sandhill cranes, yellow warblers and mallard ducks
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make their lives along rivers, lakes and wetlands. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
ALL ABOUT FOOD: A FOOD LOVERS’ GROUP: A monthly discussion group samples new topics of tasty conversation at every meeting. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 549-4574.
COMMUNITY SUPPER: CANCELED. Neighbors share a tasty meal at their local library. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Food trucks and live tunes make for a delightful evening of dinner, drinks and family fun by sunset. Leddy Park, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123.
TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES: Food trucks, craft brews and live music by local acts make for an evening of family-friendly fun. Auction benefits flood relief. Essex Experience, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@essexexperience. com.
MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: Weekly sessions of an age-old game promote critical thinking and friendly competition. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.
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Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
SEATED & STANDING YOGA: Beginners are welcome to grow their strength and flexibility at this supportive class. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.
BEGINNER IRISH LANGUAGE
CLASS: Celtic-curious students learn to speak an Ghaeilge in a supportive group. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners of all abilities practice written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.
lgbtq
WRJ PRIDE: More than a week of movies, music, drag, dancing, festivals and other fun makes for a magical celebration. Various White River Junction locations, 7 p.m. Free. Info, info@mainstreetmuseum.org.
montréal
‘AURA’: An immersive light show and soundscape highlights the rich history and stunning architecture of the Québec church. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal, 6 & 8 p.m. $18-32; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 866-842-2925.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL: Since its founding in 1996, this genre film festival has focused on niche, B-rated and low-budget movies in various genres, from horror to sci-fi. See fantasiafestival.com for full schedule. Various Montréal locations. $12.50-13.50; $110-210 for festival passes. Info, info@ fantasiafestival.com.
JUSTE POUR RIRE MONTRÉAL:
The largest comedy festival in the world keeps audiences in stitches for more than two weeks, featuring 1,700 artists from 19 countries. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary; $115-235 for festival pass. Info, info@hahaha.com.
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT
CIRQUE: North America’s first international circus arts festival brings together gravity-defying representatives of the circus world for performances throughout the city. See montrealcompletementcirque. com for full schedule. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-376-8648.
ZOOFEST & OFF JFL: Audiences in search of all things fresh and edgy find emerging talent in comedy, theater, storytelling, magic and music on the free stages in the Quartier des Spectacles. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary; $49.99-129.99 for festival pass. Info, billetterie@zoofest.com.
BUFFALO ROSE: The Pittsburgh Americana act unleashes spine-tingling harmonies and unmissable folk tunes. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920.
CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER
PLAYERS: A chat with one of the musicians precedes a program of masterworks and lesser-known gems. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $10-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 800-639-3443.
MUSIC AT THE BEACH: Vermont Symphony Orchestra musicians play for picnickers. Charlotte Town Beach, 6-7 p.m. Regular admission, $5-10; donations accepted. Info, 343-4350.
RAINBOW GIRLS: The quirky folk trio pairs heavenly harmonies with eclectic instrumentals. Pete Muller & the Kindred Souls open. Live stream available. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7 p.m. $1025. Info, 387-0102.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:
EASTERN MOUNTAIN TIME: The veteran Burlington act plays country-ish hits from ten years of music making. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
TRAD CAMP LUNCHTIME
CONCERTS: All week long, local artists take listeners around the world with their music, from West African dance to Tibetan folk tunes. First Congregational Church, St. Albans, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 388-4964.
TRAD CAMP SHOWCASE: Young Tradition Vermont’s instructors and students band together for a folksy show that gets feet stomping. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: The sought-after guitarist plays a weekly loft show featuring live music, storytelling and special guests. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.
FOSTERING HOPE & STRENGTH: Participants practice skills of strength, hope and gratitude in this weekly course. Mercy Connections, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-7162.
GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE
TENNIS CLUB: Ping-Pong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Rutland Area Christian School, 7-9 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.
CRAIG HEINDEL: A hydrogeologist explains how geology affects Champlain Valley well water and the options residents have to treat it. Worthen Library, South Hero, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.
THE WOODS’: Four helicopter grandparents concoct schemes to stop their adult grandson from moving across the country in this comedy from Tony-winning playwright Joe DiPietro. Saint Michael’s Playhouse, McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $3646. Info, 654-2281.
‘PLAYING THE GAME’: Vermont playwright Denise Casey’s one-woman show investigates themes of conformity and courage against the backdrop of summer 2020. Hooker-Dunham Theater and Gallery, Brattleboro, 7-8:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 218-3232.
‘TALLEY’S FOLLY’: A St. Louis accountant and an educated liberal woman share their innermost secrets in Lanford Wilson’s 1979 play, presented by Vermont Stage. Isham Family Farm, Williston, 6:30 p.m. $24-64. Info, 862-1497.
‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION
MEANS TO ME’: Playwright Heidi Schreck taps into her teenage self to follow four generations of women and how the foundational document affected their lives in this Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist. Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $25-79. Info, 824-5288.
CIRCLE: Neighbors share stories of renewal and healing in a weekly drop-in meeting. Virtual option available. Mercy Connections, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 846-7063.
KNIT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR: Fiber artists knit hats and scarves to donate to the South Burlington Food Shelf. Yarn, needles, looms and crochet hooks provided. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
KNITTING GROUP: Knitters of all experience levels get together to spin yarns. Latham Library, Thetford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.26.
SUMMERVALE: Locavores fête farms and farmers at a weekly festival centered on food, music, community and conservation. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:308 p.m. Free. Info, 660-0440.
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BABYTIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones. Pre-walkers and younger. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
IMAGINATION STATION: Giant Jenga, Hula-Hoops and jump ropes entertain shoppers of all ages in between stops. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.
STEAM SPACE: Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
STORIES WITH SHANNON: Bookworms ages 2 through 5 enjoy fun-filled reading time. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
GOOD CITIZEN: OLDEST BUILDING
PICNIC: After an outdoor picnic, library patrons tour the Old Brick Church. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
LEGO BUILDERS: Aspiring architects enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
SPANISH PLAYDATE: Lainie and her son Wesley help young speakers and learners immerse in the language. Ages 6 months through 5 years. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1010:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
SUMMER CRAFTYTOWN: Kids create and take home craft projects. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
TEEN ART: Young creatives make wild, unrestrained pieces in this no-pressure meetup. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
THE MORE WE PLAY TOGETHER: Toddlers and preschoolers listen to a story and enjoy a silly summer playtime. Ages 1 through 4. Bring a towel. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
CHESS CLUB: CANCELED. Youngsters of all skill levels get one-on-one lessons and play each other in between. Ages 6 and up. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: CANCELED. Nature educator Ange Gibbons teaches kids how to spot animal tracks, build campfires, identify edible plants and other outdoor skills. Ages
8 through 12. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 2:30-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.
SUMMER FUN NIGHTS: CANCELED. From movies to juggling lessons to sea shanties around the campfire, there’s something new every week to keep vacation interesting. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
LEGO CHALLENGE CLUB: Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
PRE-K STORY TIME: Little ones and their caregivers hear a different farmthemed tale every week in July. Snacks included. Ages 3 through 5. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9:30-11 a.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, cpeavey@ billingsfarm.org.
MCL FILM CLUB: Teen auteurs learn how to bring stories to life on camera. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.
NEW MOMS’ GROUP: Local doula
Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewitt facilitates a community-building weekly meetup for mothers who are new to parenting or the area. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.
IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.26.
MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE FRAME: ‘ENCANTO’: The only non-magical sister of a big, fantastical family must figure out how to save her home in this
Local LGBTQ organization Queer Dance Party changes the channel to all-ages programming for one night only, welcoming kids from 1 to 92 to join in a glitzy, glittery evening of drag performances, live music and dance tunes by DJ Bux Wild. The family-friendly fest takes place alongside Brattleboro Museum & Art Center’s “Pride 1983” exhibit, which marks the 40th anniversary of Vermont’s first Pride march with a display of archival materials and the personal collections of participants in that inaugural parade. Local photographer Jeffrey Lewis also presents a pop-up exhibition of his images capturing the southern Vermont drag scene.
ALL AGES QUEER DANCE PARTY AND DRAG SHOW
Friday, July 28, 7-10 p.m., at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. $5-15. Info, 257-0124, brattleboromuseum.org.
blockbuster Disney flick. Picnic baskets from Adventure Dinner available for purchase. BYO blankets or lawn chairs. Moran Frame, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
PRESCHOOL YOGA: Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
LEGO TIME: Builders in kindergarten through fourth grade enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA
BASSICK: The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
THE MORE WE SWITCH TOGETHER: Patrons of all experience levels play
and preschoolers to sing and dance along to. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
PRESCHOOL PLAY & READ: Outdoor activities, stories and songs get 3- and 4-year-olds engaged. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
BARNARTS FEAST & FIELD MUSIC
SERIES: TOMMY CRAWFORD & FRIENDS: Farm-fresh foods and kidfriendly tunes are on the menu at a pastoral party. Fable Farm, Barnard, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, music@ barnarts.org.
FREE MINI CONCERTS FROM CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Little music lovers learn about great composers, listen to live tunes and get hands-on time with the instruments. East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-3443.
SENSORY FRIENDLY HOUR: Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the youth area to themselves. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.
SPLASH DANCE: DJs spin the decks by the fountain as kids party the day away. Burlington City Hall Park, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7554.
on the library’s new Nintendo video game console. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
FUSE BEAD CRAFTERNOONS: CANCELED. Youngsters make pictures out of colorful, meltable doodads. Ages 8 and up. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
NATURECAMP AFTERSCHOOL: See WED.26.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: CANCELED. Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss for stories, songs and lots of silliness. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
WEE ONES PLAY TIME: Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.
JUBAL HARP & SONG: Judi Byron plays folk ditties, rhymes, and counting and movement songs for babies, toddlers
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Imaginative players in grades 5 and up exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. KIDS MOVIE IN THE AUDITORIUM: Little film buffs congregate in the library’s Katie O’Brien Activity Room for a screening of a family-friendly film. See southburlingtonlibrary.org for each week’s title. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
TEEN NIGHT: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Local wizards and warlocks ages 12 and up play a collaborative game of magic and monsters. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
SUMMER MORNING PROGRAM: CANCELED. Kids from birth through age 7 enjoy water play and fun learning activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
STORY TIME: Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. Latham Library, Thetford, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 785-4361.
ALL AGES QUEER DANCE PARTY AND DRAG SHOW: LGBTQ kids from 1 to 92 enjoy a glitzy, glam evening alongside the museum’s “Pride 1983” exhibit. See calendar spotlight. Brattleboro Museum
Three newly-digitized features depict the midcentury quarrying world from many sides. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 249-3897.
‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.26.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.26.
ARE YOU THIRSTY, NEIGHBOR?:
A special discount cocktail menu sparks conversations and connections over cribbage and cards. Wild Hart Distillery, Shelburne, 3-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@wildhartdistillery. com.
VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET:
Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Thursday afternoons. Vergennes City Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.
games
THE CHECK MATES: Chess players of all ages face off at this intergenerational weekly meetup. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: A lively group plays a classic, tricky game with an extra wrinkle. Waterbury Public Library, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7223.
THE MOVEMENT SERIES:
JAZZERCISE: Dance cardio and strength training turn the top block of the marketplace into a stress-busting workout party. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.
SIMPLIFIED TAI CHI FOR
SENIORS: Eighteen easy poses help with stress reduction, fall prevention and ease of movement. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3:15-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 362-2607.
TAI CHI THURSDAYS: Experienced instructor Rich Marantz teaches the first section of the Yang-style tai chi sequence. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 645-1960.
lgbtq
WRJ PRIDE: See WED.26.
‘AURA’: See WED.26.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
JUSTE POUR RIRE MONTRÉAL: See WED.26.
L’INTERNATIONAL DES FEUX
LOTO-QUÉBEC: Countries compete in Montréal’s annual fireworks showdown, employing the latest techniques and innovations in the field of pyrotechnics. La Ronde, Montréal, 10 p.m. $1930. Info, 514-397-2000.
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT
CIRQUE: See WED.26.
JUL.
ZOOFEST & OFF JFL: See WED.26.
THE BACKSEAT LOVERS: The altrock crew behind “Kilby Girl” plays hits from its new album, Waiting to Spill. Bendigo Fletcher opens. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $49-53; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 652-0777.
BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND
REHEARSAL: Local musicians bring their instruments to practice every week. St. Mark Catholic Parish, Burlington, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 343-3856.
Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:
art
Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.
film
See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.
music + nightlife
Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.
Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.
= ONLINE EVENT
CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER
PLAYERS: A chat with one of the musicians precedes a program of masterworks and lesser-known gems. Hardwick Town House, 7:30 p.m. $10-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 800-639-3443.
PARKAPALOOZA: GREEN
MOUNTAIN SWING: The local jazz band stops by this family-friendly outdoor concert series, also featuring a 100-foot Slip ’N Slide. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8699.
SPRUCE PEAK SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES: FUTUREBIRDS: Indie rock anthems make for a stunning show. Oliver Hazard opens. Designated table and pergola seating available. The Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe, 6 p.m. $5-750. Info, 282-4625.
THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Sugarbush hosts weekly summer shindigs featuring live tunes, doubles cornhole tournaments and disc golf competitions. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 552-4007.
THURSDAYS BY THE LAKE: PAUL ASBELL QUINTET: The veteran bluesman and his band serenade outdoor audiences with their steel-string strains. Union Station, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.
TRAD CAMP LUNCHTIME
CONCERTS: See WED.26.
TROY MILLETTE: Heartfelt original country-rock songs carry through the air, courtesy of the Fairfax musician. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.
ROV SHIPWRECK TOUR: Explorers take a boat to the wreck of the
Artists flock and musicians rock to the siren call of the Ramble, the annual bacchanal exalting all things bohemian in Burlington’s Old North End. Attendees stroll through a decomposition-themed Decaturfest, featuring songs about worms and art about mushrooms; tours of local gardens, Elmwood Cemetery and other historical landmarks; a roller skate disco; a free swing dance lesson; and plenty of craft sales and clothing swaps. It all culminates in the Ramble Round-Up, featuring acts including Barbacoa and Marcie Hernandez, and keeps going ’til the wee hours with an after-party at Radio Bean.
THE RAMBLE
Saturday, July 29, 8:30 a.m., through Sunday, July 30, 2 a.m., at various Old North End locations in Burlington. Free. Info, 355-7856, theramble.org.
Champlain II and peer into the depths using a remotely operated robot. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 10 a.m.noon. $25-40; preregister. Info, 475-2022.
THOUGHT CLUB: Artists and activists convene to engage with Burlington’s rich tradition of radical thought and envision its future. Democracy Creative, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, tevan@democracycreative.com.
WDEV/CALKINS PORTABLE
TOILETS NIGHT FEAT. 44TH
VERMONT GOVERNOR’S CUP: The racetrack’s 2023 season
Post Mills, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.
‘CAROUSEL’: A romance between a carousel barker and a mill worker costs them their jobs in this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, performed by Opera North. Blow-Me-Down Farm, Cornish, N.H., 7 p.m. $30-67.50. Info, 603-448-0400.
‘CHESAPEAKE’: A surreal one-man show interrogates art, philosophy and what makes dogs man’s best friends. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $25-40. Info, 518-962-4449.
‘LET IT BE: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES’: The Lamoille County Players “Come Together” to transport audiences “Across the Universe” to the groovy 1960s. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $10-20. Info, 888-4507.
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS’: See WED.26. ‘TALLEY’S FOLLY’: See WED.26. ‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.
CANAAN MEETINGHOUSE
READING SERIES: VIEVEE FRANCIS & PETER ORNER: The authors of the poetry collection The Shared World and the essay collection Still No Word From You: Notes in the Margin respectively, read from their work. Meetinghouse, Canaan, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.
EMMA WYNN: A Pushcart Prizenominated poet reads from their debut collection, The World Is Our Anchor. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.
MAD RIVER VALLEY ARTS
GARDEN TOUR: A cocktail party and self-guided strolls around seven local gardens raise funds for Mad River Valley Arts. Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm, Waitsfield, 5:30-7 p.m. $30-80. Info, 496-6682.
continues with another nailbiting competition. Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, 6:30-10 p.m. $5-40; free for kids under 6. Info, info@thunderroadvt.com.
LIZ KEGLOR: A local Scotophile shares a presentation on her adventures learning masonry in the Highlands. Craftsbury Public Library, Craftsbury Common, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.
tech
TECH AND TEXTILES: Crafters work on their knitting or crocheting while discussing questions such as how to set up a new tablet or what cryptocurrency even is. George Peabody Library,
CENTRAL VERMONT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YARD & ATTIC
SALE: Furniture, games, collector’s items and other treasures benefit an upcoming local duplex project. Bethany United Church of Christ, Randolph, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 522-8611.
SCRAPBOOKING GROUP: Cutters and pasters make new friends at a weekly club. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 549-4574.
LUNCH PRESENTS: CYCLES: Five celebrated Vermont dancers and choreographers move through conversations about romance,
friendship, home and consciousness. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 496-5997.
SILENT DISCO: Three DJs blast simultaneous tunes on different channels to dancers’ headphones. Deposit returned upon return of headphones. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. $40. Info, 863-1648.
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING
INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.26.
CABOT ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Pointe Noir Cajun Band, the Larkspurs, Kat Wright and Modern Times Theater are among the acts at this multigenre festival also featuring crafts vendors, food trucks and a sculpture exhibit. Cabot Village Common, noon-10
p.m. $10-30; free for kids 16 and under. Info, 793-3016.
FLEDGE FEST: A bevy of bands play the night away at a weekend of festivities on the farm, also including yoga, kids’ activities and a bonfire bash. 50 percent of proceeds benefit flood relief and farm recovery. Fledgling Farmstead, Tunbridge, 3-11 p.m. $10-80; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 685-3181.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.26.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.26.
MOOS & BREWS & COCKTAILS
TOO!: Beer, beverages and baby cows make for a blissful summer evening. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 5-7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 457-2355.
RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors present a diverse selection of locally produced foods and crafts as picnickers enjoy music from a different local band each week. Richmond Town Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, rfmmanager@gmail.com.
SOUTH END GET DOWN: Food trucks dish out mouthwatering meals and libations. Live DJs and outdoor entertainment add to the fun. 377 Pine St., Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, getdown@orleansevents.com.
GUIDED MEDITATION
ONLINE: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.
JUSTICE — AND POETRY — FOR ALL: A CELEBRATION OF QUEER
POETRY: Local wordsmiths, including James Crews, Tatiana Bruno and Harmony Edosomwan, read from their work alongside live tunes by Elio Haag. Karma Bird House Gallery, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 585-8502.
WRJ PRIDE: See WED.26, 6 p.m. montréal
‘AURA’: See WED.26.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
JUSTE POUR RIRE MONTRÉAL: See WED.26.
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT
CIRQUE: See WED.26.
ZOOFEST & OFF JFL: See WED.26.
GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV: The Colorado-based horticulturistturned-musician woos audience members with Grammynominated jams. Josh Ritter opens. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 8 p.m. $50-54; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 652-0777.
LEVITT AMP ST. JOHNSBURY
MUSIC SERIES: ADAM EZRA
GROUP: The Boston folk band gives a rocking outdoor concert. Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
MARCUS JADE: The guitarist and singer gets bluesy while Fat Dragon Farm serves wood-fired pizza and resident artists show off works in progress. Sable Project, Stockbridge, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, bex@thesableproject.org.
MUSIC IN THE ALLEY: An al fresco show under the string lights fosters friendships while Blackback Pub serves nosh and drinks. The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall, Waterbury, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 578-5028.
SUMMER 2023 CARILLON SERIES: Each week, a new musician plays a heavenly program on the historic bell organ. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THEA
WREN: e Charlotte musician serves up bluesy originals in a medley of pop and soul styles.
Burlington City Hall Park, 12:301:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
SUMMER MUSIC AT GRACE:
HELIAND: e woodwind and piano trio offers up a relaxing program of works by composers including Jenni Brandon, Chick Corea and Florence Price. Grace Episcopal Church, Sheldon, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 326-4603.
TRAD CAMP LUNCHTIME
CONCERTS: See WED.26, 12:1512:45 p.m.
sports
FRIDAY NIGHT DINGHY RACING:
Skippers with previous sailing knowledge celebrate the end of the week with some nautical competition. Bring or borrow a boat. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2499.
theater
‘CAROUSEL’: See THU.27.
‘CHESAPEAKE’: See THU.27, 7:30 p.m.
‘LET IT BE: A MUSICAL
CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES’: See THU.27.
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH
THE WOODS’: See WED.26.
‘TALLEY’S FOLLY’: See WED.26.
‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION
MEANS TO ME’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.
MAD RIVER VALLEY ARTS
GARDEN TOUR: See FRI.28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
bazaars
CENTRAL VERMONT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YARD & ATTIC
SALE: See FRI.28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
dance
LUNCH PRESENTS: CYCLES: See FRI.28, 6 & 8 p.m.
MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE:
To live tunes by Atlantic Crossing and gender-neutral calling by Luke Donforth, dancers balance, shadow and do-si-do the night away. Capital City Grange, Berlin, beginners’ lesson, 7:40 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-20. Info, 225-8921.
‘TELL ME HOW YOU BREATHE’: rough movement, Loom
Ensemble imagines a world where the climate crisis and inequality are addressed through connection and healing. Leddy Park, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, loomensemble@ gmail.com.
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.26.
CABOT ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL: See FRI.28.
FLEDGE FEST: See FRI.28, 9 a.m.-midnight.
MAGICAL MISCHIEF: Come
Alive Outside and Partners for Prevention present a fantastical day of fun, from fairy house construction to Merlin’s boot camp. Rotary Park, Rutland, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, admin@ comealiveoutside.com.
ONE LOVERMONT FREEDOM & UNITY FESTIVAL: Reggae bands soundtrack a day of food, beer, family activities and gardening workshops. Alburg Golf Links, Alburgh, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $12-38; free for kids 12 and under. Info, onelovermont@gmail.com.
THE RAMBLE: Art lovers flock to this all-day celebration of creativity and community in the Old North End, guided by the theme “Exalt Gestalt.” See theramble.org for all events and locations. See calendar spotlight. Various Old North End locations, Burlington, 8:30-midnight. Free. Info, 355-7856.
VERMONT BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: Blueberry buffs gather for a day of prizes and surprises, featuring fruity treats, live music and a pie-baking contest. Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, craftsburyfarmersmkt@gmail.com.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.26.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.26.
BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET:
Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisanal wares and prepared foods. 345 Pine St., Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 560-5904.
CAPITAL CITY FARMERS
MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. 133 State St., Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, montpelierfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER
TRAIN: Travelers savor a threecourse meal and scenic landscape views during a three-hour trip in a kitchen car. Ages 5 and up. Union Station, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. $99-148.50; preregister. Info, 800-707-3530.
DINNER BY THE LAKE AT THE BRICK HOUSE: An al fresco evening features cocktails, gourmet nosh, live music and unbeatable Adirondack views. Shelburne Museum, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $200; preregister. Info, 985-3346.
FARM DINNER: A farm-to-table feast from chefs James Kitchens and Breana Lai Killeen knocks the socks off diners with specialty cocktails and Jewish Chinese fusion dishes. Killeen Crossroads Farm, Shelburne, 5-8:30 p.m. $160; preregister; limited space. Info, 248-224-7539.
Everyone knows him for Rain Man and Good Morning, Vietnam, but true Barry Levinson fanatics know the place to be this week is Middlebury’s Swift House Inn for five screenings of the Oscar-winning director’s lesser-known masterpieces. e Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival and Town Hall eater present this MNFF Sunset Series dedicated to the king of the intimate dramedy. e series kicks off with Levinson’s debut directorial effort, Diner, and continues with Tin Men, Wag the Dog, Bugsy and e Natural
MNFF SUNSET SERIES
Tuesday, August 1, and Wednesday, August 2, 7:30 p.m., at Swift House Inn in Middlebury. See website for additional dates. $13-15; $60 for series pass. Info, 382-9222, townhalltheater.org.
JANE AUSTEN TEA: Regency revelers jam out at a Victorian-style tea party complete with scones, clotted cream, finger sandwiches and tea cakes, while learning about the teatime traditions of Austen’s era. Governor’s House in Hyde Park, 2:30-5 p.m. $35; preregister. Info, 888-6888.
NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, and arts and crafts from over 50 vendors. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 242-2729.
ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS
MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. Pearl St. & Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
JUSTE POUR RIRE MONTRÉAL: See WED.26.
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT
CIRQUE: See WED.26.
ZOOFEST & OFF JFL: See WED.26.
THE BETTER DAYS BAND: A New England act with more than 50 years of history treats audiences to an unbeatable blend of rock, blues and funk. Burlington City Hall Park, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
ECLECTICA STRING QUARTET: Four exceptional musicians take a bow at this concert celebrating Nordic classical music. Island Arts, North Hero, 7-8:30 p.m. $25; free for kids 18 and under. Info, 372-8889.
EMPEROR NORTON’S
STATIONARY MARCHING BAND: e brashest of brass bands combines klezmer, funk and metal for a cheerful, cacophonous performance. Cooper Field, Putney, 6 p.m. $20-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 387-0102.
NOAH KAHAN: SOLD OUT. e local boy turned folk pop superstar brings “Stick Season” to summertime. Joy Oladokun opens. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 8 p.m. $55-59; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 652-0777.
PICNIC CONCERT SERIES: THE
WORMDOGS: Bluegrass sounds, rock attitudes and folk sensibilities combine for a rip-roaring, finger-picking good time. Knoll Farm, Fayston, 6-9:30 p.m. $25. Info, info@knollfarm.org. outdoors
GMC HIKE: BURNT ROCK VIA HEDGEHOG BROOK TRAIL: e Green Mountain Club summits a 2,000-foot peak on this advanced-level trek. Hedgehog Brook Trail, Fayston, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, jillghiker@gmail.com.
Find even more local events in this newspaper and online: art
Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail. com.
games
CHESS CLUB: Players of all ages and abilities face off and learn new strategies. ADA accessible. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
lgbtq
WRJ PRIDE: See WED.26, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
montréal
‘AURA’: See WED.26, 7 & 9 p.m.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.
film
See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.
Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.
Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.
= ONLINE EVENT
VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: Spectators buy some peanuts and Cracker Jack to watch the Green Mountain State’s own Futures Collegiate Baseball League team face off against new opponents each night. Centennial Field, Burlington, 6:05 p.m. $6-17; $125-418 for season passes. Info, 655-4200.
JAMES CREWS: The local poet uses his poems and essays to explain why he believes kindness will save the world. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 276-3358.
‘CAROUSEL’: See THU.27.
‘CHESAPEAKE’: See THU.27, 7:30 p.m.
‘IDIOTS OF THE WORLD UNITED AGAINST THE IDIOT SYSTEM’: Sideshows, spectacle, live music and feats of derring-do meet the moment at hand. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3-4 p.m. $10. Info, 525-3031.
‘LET IT BE: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES’: See THU.27.
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS’: See WED.26, 2 & 8 p.m.
‘TALLEY’S FOLLY’: See WED.26, 2 & 6:30 p.m.
‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION
MEANS TO ME’: See WED.26.
‘THE GREAT FUGUE CIRCUS’: The Kompass Quartet performs Ludwig van Beethoven’s Grosse Fugue alongside compelling choreography. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.
‘TELL ME HOW YOU BREATHE’: See SAT.29.
environment
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.26.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.26.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.
& Art Center, 7-10 p.m. $5-15. Info, 257-0124.
YOUNG ADULT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Teens battle beasts with swords and spell books in this campaign designed to accommodate both drop-in and recurring players. Ages 12 through 16. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 549-4574.
‘THERE ONCE WAS...’: Bald Mountain Theater brings audiences to the steppes of Asia with folktales from Kazakhstan set to music and adapted to the stage. Spice Studio, Rochester, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $15. Info, 767-4800.
FACE PAINTING AND CARICATURES:
Little Artsy Faces and Marc Hughes Illustrations paint faces in more ways than one at the corner of Bank and Church streets. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.
KIDS KARNIVAL: Games, crafts and hot dogs on the lawn make for a lovely community afternoon. First United Methodist Church, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 862-1151.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.26.
STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. 2043 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, stowefarmersmarket@gmail. com.
SUNDAY FUNDAY: Food and drinks are on tap when attendees gather outside for games. 1st Republic Brewing, Essex, noon-5 p.m. Free. Info, 857-5318.
VIVA EL SABOR SUMMER FIESTA: The culinary collective serves delectable Guatemalan and Mexican bites alongside kids’ activities. The Marble Works, Middlebury, 3-8 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, vivaelsabor2021@gmail.com.
WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce, honey, meats, coffee and prepared foods from more seasonal vendors at an outdoor marketplace. Winooski Falls Way, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6410.
KARUNA COMMUNITY
MEDITATION: A YEAR TO LIVE
(FULLY): Participants practice
MUSICAL STORY TIME: Song, dance and other tuneful activities supplement picture books for kids 2 through 5. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.
FIND WALDO IN RUTLAND GRAND
CELEBRATION: A month of searching for the man in the striped shirt all around town culminates in a party replete with activities and crafts. Phoenix Books, Rutland, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.
NOTORIOUS RPG: Kids 10 through 14 create characters and play a collaborative adventure game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 362-2607.
STEAM SATURDAY: Little ones play around with foundational science and art fun. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 362-2607.
‘THERE ONCE WAS...’: See FRI.28.
‘THERE ONCE WAS...’: See FRI.28, 2-3 p.m.
keeping joy, generosity and gratitude at the forefront of their minds. Jenna’s House, Johnson, 10-11:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, mollyzapp@live.com.
PRESTON’S KIA HOLIDAY
SPECTACULAR: Fireworks follow a speedy racing session. Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, 7-10 p.m. $5-30; free for kids under 6. Info, info@thunderroadvt.com.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL: See WED.26. L’INTERNATIONAL DES FEUX
LOTO-QUÉBEC: See THU.27. MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT
CIRQUE: See WED.26.
PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK MONTRÉAL: A weekly throwdown pairs topquality electronic music with a breathtaking view of Montréal from Île Saint-Hélène, aka St. Helen’s Island. Parc JeanDrapeau, Montréal, 4-10 p.m. $22-47; preregister. Info, info@ piknicelectronik.com.
BRAINTREE BLUEGRASS
BRUNCH: Local musicians soundtrack a vibrant community gathering that features
IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.26.
TEEN DISNEY NIGHT: Animation fans ages 12 and up break out the popcorn for a new fun flick each week. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
THE MORE WE SEED TOGETHER:
BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers in grade 3 through adulthood have a conversation about Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
POKÉMON CLUB: CANCELED. I choose you, Pikachu! Fans of the franchise — and beginners, too — trade cards and play games. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
HONEY BEES WITH MR. K: Kiddos get a hands-on lesson on the inner workings of a beehive. Waterbury Public Library, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
‘THE WATERMELON STORY’ BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: Story time, book signings, art activities and face painting supplement an afternoon at the farmers market. 50 percent of picture book sales benefit Diggers Mirth Collective Farm’s flood recovery. Dewey Park,
family activities and scrumptious bites. Proceeds benefit Montpelier flood relief. Braintree Hill Meetinghouse, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations. Info, 728-9878.
BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND: Local music lovers bring lawn chairs to a big-band blowout. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 343-3856.
DUELING PIANOS WITH JOSHUA
GLASS & ANDRIANA CHOBOT: Two players tickle the ivories as music lovers sip drinks and make requests. Shelburne Vineyard, 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.
GREEN MOUNTAIN BRASS BAND: More than 25 local musicians deliver a mix of classic and contemporary tunes at a picnic concert. Island Arts, North Hero, 6:30-7:45 p.m. $25; free for kids 18 and under. Info, 372-8889.
LEVITT AMP ST. JOHNSBURY
MUSIC SERIES: B2WINS: Two fiddling Brazilian brothers combine the classical, hip hop, reggae and rock genres in an uplifting, dance-worthy performance. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
MICHELE FAY BAND: The bluegrass band arrives, banjos and mandolins in hand, for a night of live music. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.
Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, thewatermelonstoryvt@gmail.com.
FAMILY STORY TIME: Familiar stories, songs and rhymes follow the themes of friendship and community. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.
LEGO ROBOTICS: AMAZING
AMUSEMENT PARK: Over four weeks of workshops, builders in grades 1 through 3 learn how to combine their favorite blocks with a knowledge of computer coding. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-3:45 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-6956.
PLAYGROUP & FAMILY SUPPORT: Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the community. Winooski Memorial Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Little ones enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.27.
BEACH STORY TIME: All ages are welcome to a George Peabody Library read-aloud in the gazebo next to the lake. Treasure Island, Fairlee, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 333-9724.
STORY TIME: Youth librarian Carrie leads little tykes in stories and songs centered on a new theme every week. Birth through age 5. Manchester
PLAY EVERY TOWN: Prolific pianist David Feurzeig continues a four-year, statewide series of shows in protest of high-pollution worldwide concert tours. Elijah Cleveland Meeting House, Coventry, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, playeverytown@gmail.com.
SUNDAY CLASSICAL: MANSFIELD TRIO: Three Vermont Symphony Orchestra musicians take listeners on a musical journey across centuries and cultures. Burlington City Hall Park, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
outdoors
COMMUNITY SCIENCE FOR THE PINE STREET BARGE CANAL: Amateur ecologists practice identifying local species on this guided jaunt. Dress for wet conditions, sun protection and insect avoidance. 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 339-364-1609.
GMC HIKE ON THE LONG TRAIL: BEAVER MEADOW TRAIL TO MADONNA PEAK, MORSE MOUNTAIN, WHITEFACE
MOUNTAIN: The Chilcoot Pass takes hikers to three different mountaintops on this difficult, 10-mile journey. Beaver Meadow Trailhead, Morristown, 8 a.m.-4
Community Library, Manchester Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.
BABYTIME: See WED.26.
IMAGINATION STATION: See WED.26.
STEAM SPACE: See WED.26.
STORIES WITH SHANNON: See WED.26. chittenden
BABY TIME: Parents and caregivers bond with their pre-walking babes during this gentle playtime. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.26.
SPANISH PLAYDATE: See WED.26.
SUMMER CRAFTYTOWN: See WED.26. barre/montpelier
CHESS CLUB: See WED.26.
SUMMER FUN NIGHTS: See WED.26. mad river valley/
QUEER READS: LGBTQIA+ and allied youth get together each month to read and discuss ideas around gender, sexuality and identity. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
TEEN HANGOUT: Middle and high schoolers make friends at a no-pressure meetup. Waterbury Public Library, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
MCL FILM CLUB: See WED.26. NEW MOMS’ GROUP: See WED.26. K
p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, dtschmit@gmail.com.
SUMMER NATURE ROMP: Nature center staff guide a wildly fun outing with a new theme each week, from tracking and birding to plant identification and nature journaling. All ages. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 229-6206.
sports
VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See SAT.29, 5:05 p.m.
talks
ABENAKI PANEL: Indigenous speakers share memories and ancestral stories about the Barge Canal area. BYO lawn chair or blanket and nontoxic bug spray. Pine Street Barge Canal, Burlington, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, yepeth@gmail.com.
‘CAROUSEL’: See THU.27, 5 p.m.
‘CHESAPEAKE’: See THU.27.
‘LET IT BE: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES’: See THU.27, 2 p.m.
THE MOTHER DIRT CIRCUS & PAGEANT: Bread & Puppet Theater presents a new, familyfriendly program full of political commentary and live brass tunes. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3 p.m. $10. Info, 525-3031.
‘TALLEY’S FOLLY’: See WED.26, 2 p.m.
‘TWELFTH NIGHT’: Genders bend and hijinks ensue in Shakespeare’s joyful, hopeful comedy, presented by the teen thespians of Northern Stage’s Summer Musical Theater Intensive. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 6 p.m. $17.75-27.75. Info, 296-7000.
‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION
MEANS TO ME’: See WED.26, 3 p.m.
Find even more local events in this newspaper and online: art
Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.
See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.
Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.
Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.
BACK ROADS READINGS: ELLEN BRYANT VOIGT: One of Vermont’s most esteemed poets reads from her new book, Collected Poems which gathers works from five decades of writing. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4956.
INTRO TO SMALL BUSINESS: LUNCH & LEARN SERIES: In this introductory series, aspiring entrepreneurs learn the basics of starting their own business, from marketing to payroll and beyond. Presented by Mercy Connections. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-7081. UVM DINING JOB FAIRS: See WED.26.
crafts
KNIT WITS: Fiber-working friends get together to make progress on their quilts, knitwear and needlework. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 362-2607.
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.26.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.26.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.26.
ADVANCED TAI CHI: Experienced movers build strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, jerry@ skyrivertaichi.com.
LAUGHTER YOGA: Spontaneous, joyful movement and breath promote physical and emotional health. Pathways Vermont, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, chrisn@pathwaysvermont.org.
LONG-FORM SUN 73: Beginners and experienced practitioners learn how tai chi can help with arthritis, mental clarity and range of motion. Holley Hall, Bristol, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@ gmail.com.
YANG 24: This simplified tai chi method is perfect for beginners looking to build strength and balance. Congregational Church of Middlebury, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, wirlselizabeth@gmail.com.
‘AURA’: See WED.26.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
VERGENNES CITY BAND CONCERT: An all-volunteer community ensemble makes music on the green all summer long. Vergennes City Park, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, vergennescityband@ gmail.com.
ADDISON COUNTY WRITERS
COMPANY: Poets, playwrights, novelists and memoirists of every experience level meet weekly for an MFA-style workshop. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, jay@zigzaglitmag.org.
ANTHONY MARRA: A Hollywood producer struggles to keep her company together as the golden age of cinema gives way to World War II in this author’s newest best-selling novel. Norwich Bookstore, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1114.
PAUL HOULE: A former accident investigator discusses his book, The Crash of Delta Flight 723: The Worst Air Disaster in New England History. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; preregister. Info, 448-3350.
MUSIC WHILE YOU PICK: Live tunes from local bands keep spirits high as locavores harvest fresh blueberries. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond, 5-8 p.m. Minimum purchase of two quarts per adult; $7 per quart. Info, 434-3387.
LAKE MONSTER JOB FEST: An employment expo during the baseball game helps job seekers hit a career home run. Register in advance for a free ticket to the game. Centennial Field, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 828-4000.
UVM DINING JOB FAIRS: See WED.26.
CURRENT EVENTS
DISCUSSION GROUP:
Brownell Library holds a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: A block party offers live music, games, activities, raffles, tasty fare and Milton’s community champion awards presentation. Bombardier Park West, Milton, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4922.
MORRIS & MORE: Dancers of all abilities learn how to step, clog and even sword fight their way through medieval folk dances of all kinds. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 6 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.
SWING DANCING: Local Lindy hoppers and jitterbuggers convene at Vermont Swings’ weekly boogie-down. Bring clean shoes. Champlain Club, Burlington,
beginner lessons, 6:30 p.m., dance, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING
INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.26.
etc.
OPEN MIC NIGHT: Local thespian Garret White hosts poets, singers, comedians and musicians of all stripes in the garden. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.26.
MNFF SUNSET SERIES: ‘DINER’: A weeklong celebration of director Barry Levinson kicks off with this 1982 dramedy about the hijinks of four friends in 1950s Baltimore. See calendar spotlight. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $13-15; $60 for series pass. Info, 382-9222.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26. ‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26. ‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.26.
NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods. Depot Square, Northfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 485-8586.
OLD NORTH END FARMERS
MARKET: Fresh local produce, bread, honey and prepared food bring good vibes to the Queen City’s melting pot. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 355-3910.
TAI CHI TUESDAY: Patrons get an easy, informal introduction to this ancient movement practice that supports balance and strength. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 9-10:15 a.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 362-2607.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: Instructor Andrea Thulin helps non-native speakers build their vocabulary and conversation skills. Manchester Community Library, Manchester Center, 5:307 p.m. Free. Info, 549-4574.
PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH
CONVERSATION: Francophones and French-language learners meet pour parler la belle langue Burlington Bay Market & Café, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 343-5493.
‘AURA’: See WED.26.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
COMMUNITY SINGERS: A weekly choral meetup welcomes all
singers to raise their voices along to traditional (and not-sotraditional) songs. Revels North, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Info, 603-558-7894.
TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: JUDI
EMANUEL FAMILY BAND: Jamaican folk music has outdoor audiences grooving to the beat. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 730-2943.
sports
VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See SAT.29, 6:35 p.m.
theater
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS’: See WED.26.
‘TWELFTH NIGHT’: See SUN.30, 8 p.m.
words
BRENDAN BUCKLEY: The Hardwick writer launches his biography of the late, great sports columnist Dave Morse, The Morse Code: Legacy of a Vermont Sportswriter. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2061.
agriculture
PIZZA SOCIAL: CALABASH
GARDENS: Vermont’s largest saffron farm plays host at a NOFA-VT wood-fired pizza party, followed by a tour of the grounds. Calabash Gardens, Wells River, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-25; free for POC. Info, 434-7177.
business
QUEEN CITY BUSINESS
NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL
GROUP: See WED.26.
UVM DINING JOB FAIRS: See WED.26.
community
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
DESK: VETERANS OUTREACH
PROGRAM: Representatives post up in the main reading room to answer questions and provide resources. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
UNDER THE ARCTIC: DIGGING INTO PERMAFROST: See WED.26.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.
‘JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D’: See WED.26.
MNFF SUNSET SERIES: ‘TIN MEN’: Barry Levinson’s 1989 comedy stars Richard Dreyfuss and Danny DeVito as rival door-to-door aluminum siding salesmen. See calendar spotlight. Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $13-15; $60 for series pass. Info, 382-9222.
‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.
‘WINGS OVER WATER 3D’: See WED.26.
COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.26.
LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: See WED.26.
TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES: See WED.26.
MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY: See WED.26.
CHAIR YOGA: See WED.26. SEATED & STANDING YOGA: See WED.26.
BEGINNER IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.26.
ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.26. SPANISH CONVERSATION: Fluent and beginner speakers brush up on their español with a discussion led by a Spanish teacher. Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@damlvt.org.
‘AURA’: See WED.26.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER
PLAYERS: See WED.26.
MUSIC AT THE BEACH: See WED.26.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: KAT WRIGHT & BRETT HUGHES: An open-air stage hosts the local folk superduo. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
WESLI: An award-winning musician breezily unites reggae and hip-hop for an upbeat sound. Donations benefit flood recovery. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 272-4920.
ZACH NUGENT UNCORKED: See WED.26.
FOSTERING HOPE & STRENGTH: See WED.26.
GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.26.
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS’: See WED.26. ‘TALLEY’S FOLLY’: See WED.26. ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’: See SUN.30, 8 p.m.
BANNED BOOKS TOUR: Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman hosts a reading featuring stories that have faced conservative backlash across the country. Village Square Booksellers, Bellows Falls, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2226. ➆
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GLASSMAKING CAMP: Practice the mesmerizing art of glassmaking! In this weeklong camp, students in grades 3-8 can hone their skills at glass fusing, sculpting and blowing under the guidance of glass artist Sam Lightner in her on-site studio at Camp Meade. Registration is open and scholarships are available. Learn more at campmeade.today. Aug, 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $275. Location: Camp Meade, 961 Route 2, Middlesex. Info: 802279-3148, planetaryart camp@gmail.com, campmeade. today/summer-art-camps/p/ glassmaking-august-session.
RAINFOREST ART CAMP: Become immersed in an investigation of tropical rainforests! Kids entering grades K-3 can take a creative journey to the rainforest in this weeklong day camp by creating multimedia animal collages, drawings, watercolor and acrylic paintings, and clay sculptures. Registration is open and scholarships are available. More info at campmeade.today.
Aug. 7-11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $275. Location: Camp Meade, 961 Route 2, Middlesex. Info: 802-279-3148, planetaryart camp@gmail.com, campmeade. today/summer-art-camps.
HOW THEY BUILT IT: Burlington entrepreneurs on how they’ve built their businesses. Join us as we welcome some of Burlington’s most beloved business owners to share how they started and how they built their businesses to what they are today. is week
we’re highlighting the founders of South End Get Down!
Tue., Aug. 22, 6 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Venetian Soda Lounge, 266 Pine St. #122, Burlington. Info: info@ localmaverickus.com, sevendaystickets.com.
PLANTING FOR BEES AND POLLINATORS: Join Julia ParkerDickerson’s outdoor workshop to discover how to support pollinators in your yard. Learn about the needs of various butterfly and bee species and make your garden a pollinator pathway. Get insights into practices and plantings for pollinators’ survival and participate in Q&A sessions. Don’t miss this informative event. Sat., Jul. 29, 10 a.m. Location: Horsford Gardens and Nursery, 2111 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte. Info: 802-425-2811, sevendaystickets.com.
RISE UP ROCK CAMP: is summer, young rockers can amp it up at Rise Up Rock Camp! Campers come together as a band to enhance music skills and forge friendships by learning new instruments, writing songs and jamming with friends. Kids of all musical ability and experience levels are welcome. Learn more at campmeade.today. Aug. 7-11, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $350. Location: Camp Meade, 961 Route 2, Middlesex. Info: 802279-3148, planetaryartcamp@ gmail.com, campmeade.today/ summer-art-camps.
APPRENTICESHIP IN
brighter future. Together, we find solace, support and liberation through contemporary tantric practices, bridging ancient wisdom with justice movements. Wed., Aug. 16- u., Aug. 17.
Cost: $5-35. Location: O.N.E. Community Center, 20 Allen St., Burlington. Info: sevendays tickets.com.
ECO-RESILIENCY GATHERING: When Climate Change Gets
Personal: A free, monthly space to gather with others who are interested in exploring ecological questions, emotional elements of climate change, ideas of change, building community and creating a thriving world. An open format leaves plenty of opportunity to discuss, share and explore. Wed., Aug. 9, 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Online. Info: sevendaystickets. com.
200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER
TRAINING: e University of Vermont Campus Recreation 200-hour yoga teacher training is designed to help you deepen your knowledge of the yoga practice, provide training to teach professionally, and do so in a very supportive and positive environment. Training begins Aug. 23. Registration closes Aug. 7!. Location: UVM Athletic/ Recreation Complex, 97 Spear St., Burlington. Info: 802-6564483, campus.recreation@ uvm.edu, uvmcampusrec.com/ sports/2017/7/5/yoga-school. aspx.
THE RETIREMENT DILEMMA: Come hear local experts on the complex topic of retirement financing. Turning retirement savings into a retirement lifestyle is a skill, and it’s easy enough to learn. Walk away with a deeper understanding of what you can do to secure your retirement plans and guarantee your needs are met!
Tue., Aug. 8, 6 p.m. Location: e Board Room at the South Burlington Public Library, 180 Market St., S. Burlington. Info: erik@ckfinancialresources.com, sevendaystickets.com.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION: Come spend a day learning and recognizing how telepathic communication can enhance your bond and mutual understanding with your animal friends. Led by animal consultant and communicator Julie Soquet. Sun., Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $150. Location: Essex Jct. Family Farm. Info: Windhorse Consulting, Julie Soquet, 802-999-9028, julie@ juliesoquet.com, juliesoquet.com.
SHAMANISM: Rare opportunity to apprentice locally in a shamanic tradition. Meet five weekends over a year in St. Albans. To learn more about this offering, go to our website. For more details including cost, please contact omas. Weekend-long sessions: Sep. 15-17; Dec. 8-10; Feb. 16-18, 2024; Apr. 26-28, 2024; Aug. 2325, 2024. Location: Heart of the Healer, St. Albans. Info: 802-3694331, heartofthehealer.org.
COMMUNITY MEDITATION AND TEACHING WITH LAMA
ROD OWENS: Join Lama Rod in a transformative community, navigating an apocalypse. Amid pandemic, economic instability, political unrest, climate change and violence, we seek healing, learning and envisioning a
LIVING WITH LOSS: A GATHERING FOR THE GRIEVING: is gathering is an opportunity for those who have experienced loss to find connection through meditation, ritual and community sharing. Grief can arise from the loss of a loved one, the loss of a dream, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health or the loss of a future one imagined. Wed., Aug. 2, 6 p.m. Cost: $8-16. Location: Online. Info: 802-825-8141, sevendaystickets.com.
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Aegon, now known as Archie, was pretty shut down when he first got to HSCC. He was anxious and very wary of new people. Well, all that’s changed! Archie has adjusted gloriously to his new humans and his new life. His family recently sent the following update:
“We can’t thank you enough for bringing Aegon — now Archie – into our lives. He has been such a joy to have in our home. He’s such a goofy, cuddly,
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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION 4C1013R-3 AND HEARING 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
Application 4C1013R-3 from John & Pauline Fife, 303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2401, Chicago, IL 60601 was received on May 18, 2023 and deemed complete on July 13, 2023. The project is generally described as an after the fact permit for the re-development of a 4,637 square foot two-story single-family dwelling unit into an approximately 4,637 square feet three-story single-family dwelling unit, with a walk out basement (the Project). The project is located at 377 Cobblestone Circle in South Burlington, Vermont.
The District 4 Environmental Commission will hold a site visit on August 10, 2023 at 8:00 AM and a public hearing on the application following the site visit on August 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM. The public hearing will be held at 111 West Street, Building 2, Essex Junction, Vermont.
This application can be viewed on the public Act 250 Database online (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/ Act250/Details.aspx?Num=4C1013R-3). To request party status, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb.vermont.gov/ documents/party-status-petition-form, and email it to the District 4 Office at: NRB.Act250Essex@ vermont.gov.
If you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to participate in this process (including participating in the public hearing), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much time as possible to accommodate your needs. For more information, contact Kaitlin Hayes, District Coordinator before the hearing date at the address or telephone number below.
Dated July 18, 2023.
By: /s/Kaitlin Hayes Kaitlin Hayes District Coordinator111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 622-4084 kaitlin.hayes@vermont.gov
STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-02496
In re ESTATE of: Lorraine Russell
Notice to creditors
To the Creditors of: Lorraine Russell late of Charlotte, Vermont
I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Dated: 7/18/2023 Signature of Fiduciary /s/ Michael
T. Russell Executor/Administrator Michael T. Russell PO Box 279, Hinesburg, VT 05461, 802-264-4888 info@peasemountainlaw.com
Name of Publication: Seven Days
Publication Date: July 26, 2023
Name of Probate Court: State of VermontChittenden Probate Division
Address of Probate Court: PO Box 511, 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05402
STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT
PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-03591
In re ESTATE of Joseph M. Small
Notice To Creditors
To the creditors of:Joseph M. Small, late of Milton, Vermont
I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the
Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Dated: July 9, 2023
Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Grady S. Small
Executor/Administrator : Grady Small, c/o Matthew C. Little Esq., PO Box 555, South Hero, VT (802) 378-5533, matt@mcllaw.net
Name of Publication: Seven Days
Publication Date: 7/26/2023
Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division
Address of Probate Court: 175 Main St P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511
STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE
DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-04223
In re ESTATE of: ‘Phyllis McRae
Notice To Creditors
To the Creditors of: Phyllis McRae, late of South Burlington, Vermont
I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Dated: 6/9/2023
Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Kim E. McRae
Executor/Administrator: Kim E. McRae c/o Julie Hoyt; Jarrett I Hoyt 1795 Williston Road, Suite 125 , South Burlington, VT 05403, 802-864-5951 julie@vtelaw.com
Name of Publication: Seven Days
Publication Date: July 26, 2023
Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court
Address of Probate Court: Chittenden UnitProbate Division PO Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402
STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT
FAMILY DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT
DOCKET NO. 21-JV-1722
IN RE: A.L.
Notice of hearing: Any male who may be the biological father of A.L., born on December 8, 2021, to Katelyn Button, you are hereby notified that a hearing to terminate the parental rights of the unknown father to A.L. will be held on August 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Family Division, at 32 Cherry Street, Suite 200, Burlington, Vermont 05401. You may appear remotely by contacting the Clerk’s office at 802-651-1709. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at this hearing may result in termination of your parental rights to A.L. The State is represented by the Attorney General’s Office, HC 2 North, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2080.
/s/ Kirstin K. Schoonover 7/19/2023
Superior Court Judge
BURLINGTON TECHNICAL CENTER 29 CHURCH STREET, LOWER LEVEL, BURLINGTON, VT 05401 802-864-8426 BTC.BSDVT.ORG
Annual Public Notice of Non-discrimination (as required by the 1979 Guidelines for Elimination Discrimination in Vocational Education Programs [34 CFR part 100., App. B, IV-O])
Burlington Technical Center/Burlington School District 150 Colchester Ave Burlington, VT 05401
Burlington Technical Center is pleased to announce that we are offering the following Career and Technical Education Programs of Studies for the 2023-2024 school year:
Auto Body Repair
Automotive Science and Technology
Aviation and Aerospace Technology
Design, Fabrication, and Engineering
Design and Illustration Digital Media Lab Health Sciences Academy
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice
Introduction to Health Care
Pre-Technical Exploratory
Education, Training and Leadership
Adult and Continuing Education Programs
More information can be found on the BTC Website: https://btc.bsdvt.org/programs
Admissions process:
Tour: In conjunction with the student’s sending school, plan a visit to BTC’s programs.
Apply: Fill out the online application on the BTC website https://btc.bsdvt.org/application/.
Interview: Meet with the teacher/s of the desired program/s.
Decision: Grade level, attendance records, prerequisite skills for desired program, willingness to follow safety instructions, and ability to learn in a respectful and inclusive environment are all considered in the admissions decision. A determination will be made about admission to BTC in a timely manner.
Burlington Technical Center and Burlington School District do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status in the admission process, access to activities, nor in access to employment.
Burlington Technical Center and Burlington School District offer additional services to students with limited English language skills and those with disabilities to ensure they have access to these programs. Individuals wishing to obtain information about the existence and location of accessible services and facilities should contact the 504 Coordinator (information below).
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 142.
Title IX Coordinator:
Sparks, Director of Equity
Burlington School District
150 Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT 05401
504 Coordinator: Kellie Klason, Executive Director of Student
Support Services
Burlington School District
150 Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT 05401
*Please note that marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity are protected classes are required by VT State law, not Federal Law. End of notice
STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT
PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT
DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-04245
In re ESTATE of Ann E. Villeneuve
Notice to creditors
To the creditors of: Ann E. Villeneuve, late of Jericho, Vermont
I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Dated: May 29, 2023
Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Sara Ann Villeneuve
Executor/Administrator : Sara Ann Villeneuve C/o Paul R. Morwood, Esq. 333 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403, 802-862-2135
Name of Publication: Seven Days
Publication Date: 7/26/2023
Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division
Address of Probate Court: 175 Main St P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511
STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT
PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT
DOCKET NO.: 23-PR-04281
In re ESTATE of Brian Collins
Notice To Creditors
To the creditors of: Brian Collins, late of Williston, Vermont
I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Dated: July 22,2023
Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Kevin Collins
Executor/Administrator : Kevin Collins 401 Water Tower Circle, Suite 101, Colchester, VT 05446 802-863-5538 rstaudinger@vtlawoffices.com
Name of Publication: Seven Days
Publication Date: 7/26/2023
Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division
Address of Probate Court: 175 Main St P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511
CITY OF BURLINGTON
In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-three
A Regulation in Relation to Rules and Regulations
of the Traffic Commission—Sections:
7 No parking areas.
9 Fifteen-minute parking.
12 No Parking daytime or weekdays except by trucks loading or unloading.
12-1 No parking except vehicles loading or unloading.
Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
Action: Approved Date: 5/17/2023
Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, PE
Public Works Engineer, Technical Services
Published: 07/26/23
Effective: 08/16/23
It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows:
That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, 7 No parking areas., 9 Fifteen-minute parking., 12 No Parking daytime or weekdays except by trucks loading or unloading., and 12-1 No parking except vehicles loading or unloading., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows:
7 No Parking Areas
No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:
(1) – (470) As written.
(471) North Side of Main Street for the first thirty (30) feet east of between L ake Street and Battery Street.
(472) - (512) As written.
(513) On the south side of Main Street starting three hundred fifty-seven (357) feet east of South Union Street extending eighty (80) feet east from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Monday – Friday.
(514) – (515) As written.
(516) No person shall park any vehicle from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m ., Monday through Friday, in the following areas:
(a) - (b) As written.
9 Fifteen-minute parking.
(a) - (c) As written.
(d) No person shall park any vehicle longer than fifteen (15) minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in the areas designated below. Parking shall be prohibited at all other times in these locations:
(1) – (3) As written.
12 No parking daytime or weekdays except by trucks loading or unloading.
(a) No vehicle other than a truck actually engaged in loading or unloading shall, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except Sunday, and for no more than thirty (30) minutes, use the following parking spaces:
(1) First two (2) parking spaces north of Main Street, on the west side of St. Paul Street. Reserved.
(2) - (40) As written.
(41) The space on the north side of Main Street immediately west of South Winooski Avenue Reserved.
(42) – (56) As written.
12-1 No parking except for vehicles loading or unloading. No person shall park a vehicle at the following locations unless engaged in loading or unloading the vehicle:
(1) – (35) As written.
(36) Reserved In the first space on the north side of Main Street east of Pine Street from 6AM – 6PM for no more than fifteen (15) minutes.
(37) – (40) As written.
(41) Reserved In the first two spaces north of Main Street on the west side of St Paul Street from 6AM – 6PM for no more than fifteen (15) minutes.
(42) - (52) As written.
(53) In the first space west of South Winooski Ave on the north side of Main Street, from 6AM-6PM for no more than fifteen (15) minutes.
/hm: BCO Appx.C, Sections 7, 9, 12, & 12-1 5/17/2023
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
July 26, 2023
City of Burlington Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)
149 Church Street, Room 32 Burlington, Vermont 05401 802-865-7144
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Burlington.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about August 11, 2023 the City of Burlington will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (HOME), as amended, Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. (CDBG), and funds appropriated under section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) to undertake an affordable housing project known as the Post Apartments. The project is located at 176 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont and involves demolition of an existing structure used by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and new construction of a five-story mixed use building with 38 new housing units and two nonprofit commercial spaces one of which is expected to be occupied by the VFW. Required mitigation measures include:
1) completion of the approved Corrective Action Plan, dated July 17, 2023, to manage potential impacts to future site users for environmental contaminants and radon. This project includes new construction and the building will be constructed using radon resistant construction methodologies. Post-construction radon tests will be completed by a certified radon professional. Additional mitigation will be required if results show elevated radon levels;
2) Asbestos Containing Materials were identified in the building and will be abated prior to demolition; 3) the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Service should be contacted prior to building demolition to inspect for the presence of the Northern Long Eared Bat, so any identified can be removed to prevent incidental take; and 4) all applicable, local, state and federal permits and approvals shall be obtained, all conditions shall be followed, and all permits shall be closed out upon completion. The estimated total cost of the project is approximately $20,657,975 including the following from the City of Burlington: approximately $253,000 in HOME funds, approximately $228,000 in CDBG funds, and approximately $400,000 in HOME-ARP funds. The project anticipates using Project Based Section 8 vouchers through the Burlington Housing Authority. Other Federal funding sources include various funds provided by and through the State of Vermont. A separate combined notice will be completed for such funds by the State of Vermont.
The City of Burlington has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. An Environmental Review Record (ERR)
that documents the environmental determinations for this project is online at www.burlingtonvt.gov/ CEDO. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, Burlington, Vermont and may be examined or copied weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the CEDO office, located on the third floor of 149 Church Street, Burlington, Vermont, via email to ccurtis@ burlingtonvt.gov, or via phone at 802-865-7144. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2023 will be considered by the City of Burlington prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
The City of Burlington certifies to HUD that Miro Weinberger in his capacity as Mayor of Burlington consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Burlington to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Burlington’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Burlington; (b) the city of Burlington has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Director Robert D. Shumeyko at 10 Causeway Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02222. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Miro Weinberger, Mayor of Burlington
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR THE UVM DOCTORAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500 through 1508) and the HHS General Administration Manual Part 30 Environmental Protection (February 25, 2000), HRSA has determined that the UVM Doctoral Occupational Therapy Program proposed by the University of Vermont & State Agricultural College (UVM) will have no significant adverse impact on the quality of the human environment. As a result of this FONSI, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides discretionary grant and cooperative agreement awards to support health centers expand their capacity to provide primary and preventive health care services to medically underserved populations nationwide.
The University of Vermont & State Agricultural College (UVM) in Burlington, VT has applied for HRSA grant funding. The applicant proposes to use grant funds to do renovations to UVM Living/ Learning Building C (located at 633 Main Street,
PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 142.
A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR MOTHERS OF COLOR
Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!
Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Wed., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/family-support-programs.
Burlington) and Rowell Hall (located at 106 Carrigan Drive), including an outdoor lab and ADA parking & access improvements. This project will enable UVM to develop an Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program within the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The proposed work will result in approximately 39,000 square feet of ground disturbance. The applicant has submitted an Environmental Assessment (EA) that documents impacts of the proposed action. This EA is incorporated by reference into this FONSI.
Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Assessment for this project, which is on file at the following address for public examination upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) University of Vermont 31 Spear Street Suite 10 Burlington, VT 05401
Attn: Lani Ravin
Phone: (802) 656-3208
Email: Lani.Ravin@uvm.edu
No further environmental review of this project is proposed prior to final approval from HRSA.
Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on these projects may submit written comments to the University of Vermont, Planning, Design & Construction, Attn: Lani Ravin, Associate Planner, at the above referenced address.
HRSA will consider all comments received within 15 days of this “Notice” prior to final approval from HRSA.
TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING
AUGUST 10, 2023-6:00 P.M
Virtual Via Zoom Or Municipal Conference Room, 81 Main St., Essex Jct., Vt
Anyone may attend this meeting in person at the above address or remotely through the following options: Zoom link: https://www.essexvt.org/1043/ Join-Zoom-Meeting-Essex-PC Call (audio only): 1-888-788-0099 | Meeting ID: 923 7777 6158 # |
Passcode: 426269 | Public wifi is available at the Essex municipal offices, libraries, and hotspots listed here: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/ content/public-wifi-hotspots-vermont
1. Public Comments. 2. Consent Agenda- Site Plan: Jeff & Dawn Lyon requested a review of a Site Plan for the property at 1 & 5 Kana Lane. The project includes two existing lots totaling 24.1 acres in the Center & High-Density Residential Zoning Districts. The existing lots will be merged into a single lot in a Business-Design Control Overlay District. 3. Conceptual Discussion: The Lang Family, d/b/a Why Not LLC, are proposing a discussion to build 2 commercial buildings and a 25-unit residential building on a ±5.5-acre parcel located at 35 Stinson Drive in the Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (MXD-PUD) Sub-Zone Retail-Business (B1). 4.
Minutes: July 27, 2023 5. Other Business. Visit our website at www.essexvt.org.
A CIRCLE OF PARENTS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS
Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!
Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Fri., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/family-support-programs.
A CIRCLE OF PARENTS W/ LGBTQ+ CHILDREN
Please join our parent-led online support group designed to share our questions, concerns & struggles, as well as our resources & successes!
Contribute to our discussion of the unique but shared experience of parenting. We will be meeting weekly on Mon., 10-11 a.m. For more info or to register, please contact Heather at hniquette@pcavt.org, 802-498-0607, pcavt.org/family-support-programs.
AL-ANON
For families & friends of alcoholics. Phone meetings, electronic meetings (Zoom) & an Al-Anon blog are avail. online at the Al-Anon website. For meeting info, go to vermontalanon alateen.org or call 866-972-5266.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Do you have a drinking problem?
AA meeting sites are now open, & online meetings are also avail. Call our hotline at 802-864-1212 or check for in-person or online meetings at burlingtonaa.org.
ALL ARTISTS SUPPORT GROUP
Are you a frustrated artist? Have you longed for a space to “play” & work?
Let’s get together & see what we can do about this! Text anytime or call 802-777-6100.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups meet to provide assistance & info on Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support & coping techniques in care for a person living w/ Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free & open to the public. Families, caregivers & friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm the date & time. The Williston Caregiver Support Group meets in person on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 5-6:30 p.m., at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston; this meeting also has a virtual option at the same time; contact support group facilitators Molly at dugan@cathedralsquare.org or Mindy at moondog@burlington telecom.net. The Middlebury Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 4th Tue. of each mo., 3 p.m., at the Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd., Middlebury; contact Daniel Hamilton, dhamilton@residenceottercreek.
com or 802-989-0097. The Shelburne Support Group for Individuals w/ Early Stage Dementia meets the 1st Mon. of every mo., 2-3 p.m., at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, 185 Pine Haven Shores, Shelburne; contact support group facilitator Lydia Raymond, lraymond@residence shelburnebay.com. The Telephone Support Group meets the 2nd Tue. of each mo., 4-5:30 p.m. Prereg. is req. (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-7 Helpline, 800-2723900, for more info. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.
AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP
VT Active Amputees is a new support group open to all amputees for connection, community & support. The group meets on the 1st Wed. of the mo. in S. Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Let’s get together & be active: running, pickleball & ultimate frisbee. Email vtactiveamputees@gmail.com or call Sue at 802-582-6750 for more info & location.
ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT?
Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous & Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.
BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS & PREGNANT WOMEN
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But it can also be a time of stress often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth & feel you need some help w/ managing emotional bumps in the road that can come w/ motherhood, please come to this free support group led by an experienced pediatric registered nurse. Held on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB
American Lung Association support group for people w/ breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets on the 1st Mon. of every mo., 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more info, call 802-776-5508.
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Vermont Center for Independent
Living offers virtual monthly meetings, held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment. To join, email Linda Meleady at lindam@vcil. org & ask to be put on the TBI mailing list. Info: 800-639-1522.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. via conference call. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence?
General discussion & sharing among survivors & those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.
CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP
Last Thu. of every mo., 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@harmonizecookery. com.
CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE
Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy & associated medical conditions. Its mission is to provide the best possible info to parents of children living w/ the complex condition of cerebral palsy.cerebralpalsyguidance. com/cerebral-palsy.
CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS
CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sun. at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings & families grieving the loss of a child meets every 4th Tue. of the mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. Call/email Alan at 802-233-0544, alanday88@gmail.com, or Claire at 802-448-3569.
DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP
Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612.
DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE!
SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family & friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sun. at 5 p.m. The meeting has moved to Zoom: smartrecovery. zoom.us/j/92925275515. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery.org.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female-identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect w/ others, to heal & to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences & hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.
FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends & community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety & other types of
distress. The group is a confidential space where family & friends can discuss shared experiences & receive support in an environment free of judgment & stigma w/ a trained facilitator. Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.
FAMILY RESTORED: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS & FAMILIES OF ADDICTS & ALCOHOLICS
Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Jct. For further info, please visit thefamilyrestored.org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@gmail.com.
FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families Coping w/ Addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults (18+) struggling w/ the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step-based but provides a forum for those living the family experience, in which to develop personal coping skills & to draw strength from one another. Our group meets every Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m., live in person in the conference room at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington), &/or via our parallel Zoom session to accommodate those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found on the Turning Point Center website (turningpointcentervt.org) using the “Family Support” tab (click on “What We Offer”). Any questions, please send by email to thdaub1@gmail.com.
FIERCELY FLAT VT
A breast cancer support group for those who’ve had mastectomies. We are a casual online meeting group found on Facebook at Fiercely Flat VT. Info: stacy.m.burnett@gmail.com.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA)
Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week.: Mon., 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more info & a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. & the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.
G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING)
Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction?
Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a mo. on Mon. in Burlington. Please call for date & location. RSVP to mkeasler3@gmail. com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).
GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Sharing your sadness, finding your joy. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief & explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences w/ others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one & healing is possible through the sharing.
BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion & activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. 1st & last Wed. of every mo. at 4 p.m. via Zoom.
To register, please contact bereavement program coordinator Max Crystal, mcrystal@bayada.com or 802-448-1610.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Meet every 2nd Mon., 6-7:30 p.m., & every 3rd Wed. from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public & free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241.
GRIEVING A LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
A retired psychotherapist & an experienced life coach host a free meeting for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group meets upstairs at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. There is no fee for attending, but donations are gladly accepted. Meetings are held twice a mo., the 1st & 3rd Sat. of every mo. from 10-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in attending, please register at allsoulsinterfaith. org. More information about the group leader at pamblairbooks.com.
HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP
This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice-hearing experiences as real lived experiences that may happen to anyone at any time. We choose to share experiences, support & empathy. We validate anyone’s experience & stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest & accurate representation of their experience, & as being acceptable exactly as they are. Tue., 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.
HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT
People living w/ cancer & their caretakers convene for support. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.
INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP
Interstitial cystitis (IC) & painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more info.
INTUITIVE EATING SUPPORT GROUP
Free weekly peer-led support group for anyone struggling w/ eating &/or body image. The only requirement is a desire to make peace w/ food & your body. Meeting format is: a short reading from Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch, 4th edition, followed by open sharing & discussion. Come find community through sharing struggles, experience, strength & hope. Located at the Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Sun. 1-2:30 p.m. Contact 202-553-8953 w/ any questions.
The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients, as well as caregivers, are provided w/ a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.
KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Led by a trained representative & facilitator. Meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 6:30-7:45 p.m., at Milton Public Library. Free. For more info, call 802-893-4644 or email library@miltonvt.gov. facebook. com/events/561452568022928.
LAUGHTER YOGA
Spontaneous, genuine laughter & gentle breathing for physical & emotional benefit. No yoga mat needed! This group is held every Mon., 2-3 p.m., at Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Chris Nial for any questions: chrisn@ pathwaysvermont.org
LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE
The SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program at Pride Center of Vermont offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate-violence. These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share info, & offer & receive support. Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain info on how to better cope w/ feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.
LGBTQ VETERANS
Share the struggles & celebrate the joys of being a service member & LGBTQIA+ in this peer-led discussion group. Meetings are at the Rainbow Bridge Community Center in Barre on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of each mo. Visit rbccvt.org for more info.
LIVING THROUGH LOSS
Gifford Medical Center is announcing the restart of its grief support group, Living Through Loss. The program is sponsored by the Gifford Volunteer Chaplaincy Program & will meet weekly on Fri., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Gifford’s Chun Chapel. Meetings will be facilitated by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator, & Emily Pizzale MSW, LICSW, a Gifford social worker. Anyone who has experienced a significant loss over the last year or so is warmly invited to attend & should enter through the hospital’s main entrance wearing a mask on the way to the chapel. Meetings will be based on the belief that, while each of us is on a unique journey in life, we all need a safe place to pause, to tell our stories &, especially as we grieve, to receive the support & strength we need to continue along the way.
MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS
Do you have a problem w/ marijuana?
MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed., 7 p.m., at Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski, Suite 301, Burlington. Info: 861-3150.
MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP
Area myeloma survivors, families & caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies & a support network by participating in the group experience w/ people who have been through similar situations. 3rd Tue. of every mo., 5-6 p.m., at the New Hope Lodge on East Ave. in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.
NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Weekly virtual meetings. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800-639-6480.
Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living w/ mental health challenges.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Weekly virtual & in-person meetings. ASL interpreters avail. upon request. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living w/ mental illness. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt.org or 800-639-6480.
NARCONON SUNCOAST DRUG & ALCOHOL REHABILITATION & EDUCATION
Narconon reminds families that overdoses due to an elephant tranquilizer known as Carfentanil have been on the rise in nearly every community nationwide. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid painkiller 100 times more powerful than fentanyl & 1,000 times stronger than heroin. A tiny grain of it is enough to be fatal. To learn more about carfentanil abuse & how to help your loved one, visit narconon-suncoast.org/drug-abuse/ parents-get-help.html. Addiction screenings: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for a no-cost screening or referral: 1-877-841-5509.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Held in Burlington, Barre & St. Johnsbury. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org.
NARCANON BURLINGTON GROUP
Group meets every Mon. at 7 p.m., at the Turning Point Center, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.
NEW (& EXPECTING) MAMAS & PAPAS!
EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY!
The Children’s Room invites you to join our weekly drop-in support group. Come unwind & discuss your experiences & questions around infant care & development, self-care & postpartum healing, & community resources for families w/ babies. Tea & snacks provided. Thu., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your babies! (Newborn through crawling stage.) Located in Thatcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe St., childrensroom online.org. Contact childrensroom@ wwsu.org or 244-5605.
NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER
PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK
A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint. net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast.net.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA)
A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem
w/ food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, & there are no dues or fees. See oavermont.org/ meeting-list for the current meeting list, meeting format & more; or call 802-863-2655 anytime!
PONDERING GENDER & SEXUALITY
Pondering Gender & Sexuality is a twicemonthly facilitated mutual support group for folks of any identity (whether fully formed or a work in progress) who want to engage in meaningful conversations about gender, sexuality & sexual orientation, &/or the coming-out process. Discussions can range from the personal to the philosophical & beyond as we work together to create a compassionate, safe & courageous space to explore our experiences. The group will be held on the 2nd Sun. & 4th Tue. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., either virtually or at Pride Center of Vermont. Email pgs@pridecentervt.org for more info or w/ questions!
POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT
GROUP
Anyone coping w/ potato intolerance & interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.
QUEER CARE GROUP
This support group is for adult family members & caregivers of queer &/or questioning youth. It is held on the 2nd Mon. of every mo., 6:30-8 p.m., at Outright Vermont, 241 N. Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more info, email info@outrightvt.org.
READY TO BE TOBACCO-FREE GROUPS
Join a free 4-5-week group workshop facilitated by our coaches, who are certified in tobacco treatment. We meet in a friendly, relaxed & virtual atmosphere. You may qualify for a free limited supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Info: call 802-847-7333 or email quittobaccoclass@uvmhealth.org to get signed up, or visit myhealthyvt.org to learn more about upcoming workshops!
RECOVERING FROM RELIGION
Meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo., 6-8 p.m., at Brownell Public Library, 6 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, unless there’s inclement weather or the date falls on a holiday. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose & are not required to tell their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcome to do so. The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing & personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe & anonymous places to express these doubts, fears & experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing. We are here to help each other through this journey. Free.
REFUGE RECOVERY MEETING
Burlington Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist-oriented, nontheistic addiction recovery group that meets every Tue. at 6:45 p.m. at Turning Point Center, located at 179 S. Winooski Ave. in Burlington.
SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW
ENGLAND
Support group meeting held on the 4th Tue. of every mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.
SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS
12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Info: Shawn, 660-2645. Visit slaafws.org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS, MONTPELIER
Do you have a problem w/ compulsive sexual behavior? A 12-step program has helped us. SAA Montpelier meets twice weekly at 6 p.m.: Mon. virtual meeting, details at saatalk.info; Thu. face-toface at Bethany Church, Montpelier. Details at saa-recovery.org. Contact saa.vtrecovery@gmail.com or call 802-322-3701.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT
HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are avail. for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@sover.net.
SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUPS
For screened adults age 28-40. Therapist-led sessions. For more info, contact diane@ldtayeby.com.
STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS
If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter, & their families are welcome to join 1 of our 3 free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM (join by Zoom or in person). Adults: 5:30-6:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15 p.m., 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus). Info: nsachapters.org/ burlington, burlingtonstutters@gmail. com, 656-0250. Go, Team Stuttering!
SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. 6:30-8 p.m., on the 3rd Tue. of every mo. Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 257-7989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-543-9498 for more info.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
If you have lost someone to suicide & wish to have a safe place to talk, share & spend a little time w/ others who have had a similar experience, join us on the 3rd Thu. of every mo., 7-9 p.m., at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Route 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook). Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: S. BURLINGTON
This group is for people experiencing the impact of the loss of a loved one to suicide. 1st Wed. of each mo., 6-7:30 p.m., at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 3 Dorset St., S. Burlington. Info: Heather Schleupner, 301-514-2445, raysoflifeyoga@gmail.com.
We're looking for someone with experience and a passion for customer service to join our team as a Food Service Equipment Repair Tech. You'll perform preventive maintenance and support equipment operations for clients in the food service industry. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered. For more info call 802-863-1111 or email bigapplerestaurantsupply@ gmail.com Colchester, VT
Busy Burlington Law Firm seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to provide support to our transactional practice attorneys. Experience in a law firm is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will be professional and serviceoriented, with strong computer and organizational skills. MSK Attorneys focuses its practice on real estate, land use, commercial transactions, and related litigation. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, benefits package, and a family friendly work environment.
Please forward your resume to Deborah Sabourin, Business Manager: dsabourin@mskvt.com
$70.00/hour
Work 8-10 hours/week at the Northlands Job Corps Center in Vergennes, VT. Remote work also a possibility. Please call Dan W. Hauben ASAP at 888-552-1660
Colchester Middle School
The registrar and guidance administrative assistant performs a variety of interpersonal, secretarial, and organizational responsibilities which contribute to the e cient operation of the guidance department and to the maintenance of student records and files.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Business education training and/or experience working in a busy o ce environment.
• Superior word processing and excellent communication/ interpersonal skills.
The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for a full-time HVAC Technician. This position supports the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus systems are fully operational. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and testing all HVAC systems and components throughout campus; coordinating annual inspections and repairs with contractors; and planning and implementing renovation/ upgrade/repair projects. This position will require regular work hours, as well as occasional on-call evening, weekend, and holiday times. For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: bit.ly/SMCHVAC
Benefit package includes 29 paid days off in the first year, comprehensive health insurance plan with premium as low as $13 per month, up to $6,400 to go towards medical deductibles and copays, a retirement match, and so much more.
And that’s on top of working at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for five years running.
Great jobs in management ($47,000 annual), direct support ($19-$20/hr), and Employment Specialist ($20/hr) at an award-winning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities. All positions include a generous sign-on bonus. Make a career making a difference. Apply today at Current Openings - Champlain Community Services
SILVER MAPLE CONSTRUCTION is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Master and Journeyman Plumber in our new mechanical division focused on high-level customer service and the execution of complex and cutting-edge residential HVAC and plumbing systems.
Here at Silver Maple, we want everyone to feel valued and do the work that inspires you while maintaining a better work-life balance than many others in this field.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive
Apply at silvermapleconstruction.com (select JOBS) and/ or send resume to hr@silvermapleconstruction.com
• Previous experience and/or ability working with children or adolescents.
Apply online: schoolspring.com, Job ID #4332127
Benefit package includes 29 paid days off in the first year, comprehensive health insurance plan with premium as low as $13 per month, up to $6,400 to go towards medical deductibles and copays, a retirement match, and so much more.
And that’s on top of working at one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for five years running.
Great jobs in management ($47,000 annual), direct support ($19-$20/hr) & Employment Specialist ($20/hr) at an awardwinning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities. All positions include a generous sign-on bonus. Make a career making a difference. Apply today at ccs-vt.org/current-openings.
Dumb Luck Pub & Grill Hinesburg
• Full Time
• $50k plus per year
• Weekly Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Flexible Schedule with minimal weekends and closing shifts.
• Good work environment, low stress
• Minimal Experience needed, will train
• Excellent Attitude/Work Ethic
• Taking applications & conducting interviews until Aug 7th
• Competitive Pay
• Weekly Bonuses
• Flexible Schedule
• Relaxed Environment
• Minimal to no Experience needed, will train
• High School Students Welcome
Apply: dumbluck.pub@gmail.com
Are you an inspiring and collaborative leader who believes in a world where everyone has a good quality of life and the opportunity to thrive, free from the hardships of poverty? Invest your commitment to social justice by leading SEVCA’s dedicated team to creatively advance its mission to eliminate the root causes of poverty in southeastern Vermont.
SEVCA, based in Westminster, VT, serves Windham and Windsor counties. With 100 employees and dozens of programs in 10 locations, this is a great opportunity to further the important work of a well-established organization and strong, dedicated team.
For more information, visit our search partner’s website at bethgilpin.com/current-openings
SEVCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Based in Burlington, JUMP has been providing direct assistance to people in need in Vermont for 35 years. If you are a team player who cares about people and community, apply to work with JUMP!
MANAGER OF CLIENT SERVICES:
Manage JUMP Drop-In Center; meet with clients; allocate direct assistance; maintain records; supervise volunteers; collaborate with JUMP staff/leader team.
Do you want to work in a practice where you are trained well, appreciated, and not burned out all the time? We believe it’s possible to have a great culture where the team feels like a family and provides excellent patient care, great customer service, and runs a good business at the same time. The Affectionately Cats Hospital in Williston, VT is the only feline only hospital in Vermont and since we are privately owned, we have had the opportunity to build a hospital that all of us want to come to work at every day.
We are looking for an experienced, certified technician to join our team. We offer market competitive pay and benefits. There are no evenings or long weekend shifts, but your schedule will include some weekends. Apply at: leah@affectionatelycats.com
CCS is seeking selfmotivated, energetic individual to lead a peer mentoring and learning opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. In this exciting position you will facilitate peer teaching and educational opportunities for a variety of individuals. The ideal candidate will be organized, engaged and dedicated to helping others reach their potential.
Position is 30 hours per week, fully benefitted & a whole lot of fun!
Send resume to Michelle Paya, mpaya@ccs-vt.org.
MANAGER OF OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT: Coordinate JUMP communications, outreach, social media; JUMP Drop-In Center involvement, collaborate with JUMP staff/leader team. Apply with letter and resume: JUMP, P.O. Box 1657, Burlington, VT 05402.
Positions @20 hours/week. Details: https://bit.ly/jobsatjump
Kingdom Internal Medicine (KIM) is currently seeking a highly qualified Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join their exceptional outpatient clinical practice. At KIM, which is a certified Rural Health Center, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of experienced providers and staff in an encouraging and collaborative environment. KIM is an adult primary care practice committed to providing comprehensive primary and preventive care, as well as care coordination and on-site behavioral health services to patients aged 19 years and older. It is owned by Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), a 25-bed critical access hospital.
At NVRH, we value our employees and offer competitive wages and a robust benefits package, including relocation assistance, student loan repayment, continuing medical education (CME), generous paid time off, complimentary gym membership, affordable health/dental/vision plan choices, a 401k plan with company match, and more.
APPLY TODAY AT NVRH.ORG/CAREERS
Are you passionate about using games and interactive media to create positive social change? Do you believe that technology and creativity can be harnessed for the betterment of individuals and communities alike? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
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The Stern Center in Williston is seeking a full-time Applications and Data Specialist to maintain optimal performance, security, and user support for all Stern Center enterprise applications. Through accurate and timely data reporting and analysis, the Applications and Data Specialist supports effective organizational decisionmaking. Preferred candidate will have exceptional communication skills, with expertise in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office 365 applications, as well as an aptitude for learning software applications at the “superuser”/administrator level and applying knowledge to new situations. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or relevant work experience, experience working in technology user training and support, and/or experience using Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, and/or CentralReach are all a plus.
We invite you to learn more at sterncenter.org
To apply, email Marilyn Schaefer at mschaefer@sterncenter.org
The Radio North Group is looking for a Mobile Electronics Technician to provide service in-shop as well as at customer facilities and various work sites.
Founded in 1990 as a Motorola Solutions Partner, the Radio North Group provides creative hardware and software solutions for Police, Fire, Education and Health Care customers. We specialize in 2-way portable and mobile radios, and custom communication solutions for Business and Public Safety applications.
• Technical school degree, equivalent Military training or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Must possess the basic skills necessary to work on electronic products so as to successfully meet all essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Training provided.
• Experience should include field work in the installation and maintenance of similar electronics equipment, two-way radio, and other computer related and automotive related systems.
Radio North Group offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication along with a comprehensive benefit package.
Please send resume and/or cover letter to John at: john.p@radionorthgroup.com
KAS, Inc. is looking for spirited and motivated people to join our team providing high quality environmental services in the northeastern United States.
Conduct field work and data entry/reporting associated with environmental jobs. Work requires an extensive amount of hands on duties including troubleshooting environmental and mechanical equipment. A degree in Environmental Science or Geology is recommended.
Experienced project manager to lead in remedial system design/implementation, geological and brownfields investigations, environmental site assessments, technical writing and more. A minimum of three years’ experience and a degree in environmental science, geology or environmental engineering is recommended.
KAS is a dynamic company with great growth potential. Competitive salary and benefits are available.
Submit a letter of interest & resume: info@kas-consulting.com
OR mail to: KAS, Inc., P.O. Box 787, Williston, Vermont 05495
The VPIRG Fellowship is a two-year entrylevel organizing and advocacy position that gives you the training and hands on experience to be a leader. If you love VPIRG’s grassroots action, canvass and advocacy on campaigns ranging from promoting clean energy, taking on big money in politics, increasing recycling, getting toxic chemicals out of everyday products, and more, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact while building key skills for a successful career at VPIRG or in the non-profi t, campaigns, or policy fi elds.
Duration: Two-year commitment from September 11, 2023 – August 15, 2025
Compensation: Starting salary of $46,616.67 with bonus opportunities. Excellent benefits package including employer-paid health insurance and employer-matching IRA contributions or student loan repayment of up to 3% of salary. Four weeks of vacation and 10 personal days annually accrued and 11 paid holidays. Apply online: vpirg.org/job-postings/fellowship-2023/
Addison County Unit for Special Investigations is accepting applications for an Executive Director/Forensic Interviewer. 30 hr/ wk, professional position charged with program oversight, forensic interviews, maintaining the current NCA Accreditation status, and support the multi-disciplinary team in the investigative series. Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: ACUSI - 1590 Route 7, unit 4 Middlebury, VT 05753. Or email: addisonsiu@outlook.com
As a Public Safety O cer, you will protect people and property and assist in the handling of various emergency situations at our Randolph campus. This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week and will alternate between 2nd & 3rd shift for three-month rotations.
This position is eligible for our generous benefit package including college tuition at both VT State University and The University of Vermont, conditions apply. In addition to tuition, you will also be eligible for rich medical and dental coverage, 14 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, 4 personal days, & paid sick days.
If you’d like more information about this position or benefits, or to apply, go to: vermontstate.edu/employment
Vermont Tent Company is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment. Full time, part time and weekend hours available for each position. Pay rates vary by position with minimum starting wage ranging from $20-$23/ hour depending on job skills and experience. We also offer retention and referral bonuses.
• Tent Installation
Streamline the day-to-day Human Resources process of the Department of Residential Life through sta search and recruiting process coordination, payroll processing, student employment, and other HR transactional support. We are looking for an organized, systems-minded, supportive communicator to join the Business Operations team.
e University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/A rmative Action Employer. All quali ed 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.
• Drivers/ Delivery
• Load Crew Team
e pay range for this position is $55-$60k, and is bene ts eligible. For more information on job responsibilities, quali cations, and the application process, please visit UVMJOBS.com (posting #S4462PO)
is position will provide executive-level support, coordination, and project management for the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. is position will welcome and triage all questions and requests received in the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Students. e Assistant to the Vice Provost will interact with projects and communications that may be highly confidential and sensitive in nature. is position will also organize and implement all Divisionwide events for 250 staff members and planning meetings for Division Leadership. e Assistant to the Vice Provost will coordinate with other University community members and those relevant to the VPSA's participation in a variety of activities.
Interested candidates should submit an application online at vttent.com/ employment.
No phone calls, please.
(Office/Program Support Senior) Dean of Students Office (www.uvm.edu/~saffairs)
The Smugglers’ Notch Homeowners’ Association (SNHA) is seeking a Homeowner Services Manager to oversee/manage projects of various sizes completed in condos fully owned by individual homeowners. The successful candidate will have a background in construction and excellent communication skills. Basic computer skills necessary. This manager will need to interact with contractors, vendors, engineers and the Smugglers’ Notch Resort staff as well as the condo boards in each building and individual owner. Planning and budgeting for projects is also the responsibility of the Homeowner Services Manager.
The position is full-time 40 hour/week with generous paid time off (PTO ), reporting to the Executive Director of SNHA. Salary range is 50-60,000 with the potential to earn an annual bonus. Apply with resume: michael@snha.net Or call 802-644-5865
Lamoille County Planning Commission Morrisville, VT
Join the planning team in one of Vermont’s premiere recreation destinations.The Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC) is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Planner/Planner. The Assistant Planner/Planner works with senior planning staff to implement a broad range of projects and programs.
We are also accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Planner for a one year contract with the possibility of long term employment. These positions participate in land use, transportation, natural resources, and emergency management planning activities and research and draft documents for review. These roles require attendance at outside meetings as well as fieldwork. For more information about the Lamoille County Planning Commission please visit lcpcvt.org
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in land use planning or a related field. It would be helpful for the applicant to have knowledge of general land use planning principles and possess strong customer service skills. Applicants must be able to work both as a team member and independently. A commitment to community, creativity, a sense of humor, and a positive attitude are all pluses. The position may require occasional evening meetings and public hearings. Salary based on experience.
LCPC offers an outstanding work environment and benefits. Please submit a cover letter & resume to tasha@lcpcvt.org . For further information contact Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, LCPC, PO Box 1637, Morrisville, VT 05661, 802-888-4548. LCPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Phlebotomy Technician
Apprenticeship Program
• Guaranteed paid employment on day one of training
Our team is searching for an effective and agile detail wrangler. This person will ensure accountability with our program partners and funders by fulfilling requests for program materials, payments, illustrative data, and accurate reporting. We are committed to using a diversity, equity, inclusion, and access lens to meet our mission.
20 hours per week. Remote position with bi-weekly meetings in Montpelier. Starting wage $20-$25 per hour. Benefits and full job description at vermonthumanities.org/jobs
VT-HEC is a highly successful non-profit that for over 20 years has been providing professional development to educators and others who work to benefit Vermont’s children and youths. The o ce manager will play an essential role in the overall operations of VTHEC, and will be our primary customer service liaison, providing support for registration, billing, and general inquiries. Additional responsibilities include helping to coordinate and sta our inperson and virtual events, providing communication and support for our events, & keeping consistent business hours (email/phone).
VT-HEC is committed to equitable hiring practices. We believe that diversity is a strength that enables us to better serve our mission. We are committed to building a team where each person's unique perspectives help guide our work, & we welcome candidates from all backgrounds & of all identities to apply.
Location: Montpelier, Vermont. Some telecommuting options are negotiable.
Schedule: 32-36 hours/week averaged over the year.
Compensation: $20-22/hour to start depending on skill level and experience, reviewed after a 6-month probationary period.
Benefits: Support for health, dental, life & disability insurance. Retirement benefits after a year of successful employment. Paid time o after probationary period. Twelve paid holidays. Access to a number of our workshops, seminars, and courses free of charge. Apply online: vthec.org/about-us/employment-opportunities
INVEST IN YOURSELF
Our apprenticeship program is a paid opportunity to become a phlebotomy technician with NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
APPLY NOW www.iaahitec.org/phlebotomy
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Sunday, August 6, 2023
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
External candidates are eligible for a one-time sign on bonus paid over 3 installments. Amounts reflect gross pay, prior to applicable tax withholdings and deductions required by law. Current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded and additional terms and conditions apply.
Questions? Call or Email 802-488-5818 rebecca.spencer@vthitec.org
• Direct patient care
• Team environment
• Full Benefits
• Dedicated support during the 5-week program
• Paid Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam
The Town of Waterbury seeks to hire a Zoning Administrator. The primary role of the Zoning Administrator (ZA) is to oversee and enforce the Town’s zoning and subdivision bylaws. The ZA also assists with the regulation and management of the 100-yr. floodplain. The ZA has a high degree of interaction with the public in responding to inquiries related to land development, and prepares staff reports and recommendations to the Town’s Development Review Board. This is a full-time, hourly position. The anticipated pay range is up to $30 per hour with a comprehensive benefit package. The complete job description can be accessed at: waterburyvt.com/departments/finance
Please send resumes and cover letters to: Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager tleitz@waterburyvt.com
The position is open until filled.
Do you have a passion for clothing and excellent customer service?
MK Clothing, Vermont’s premier Men’s clothing store, is looking for a full-time Retail Sales Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for greeting customers, providing product knowledge, and assisting customers in finding the perfect luxury clothing items to meet their needs. The Retail Sales Associate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
Hours: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 and up per hour
Benefits: Health Insurance, Employee discount + Paid time off Check us out on instagram @mk.clothing.vermont
Apply: info@mk-clothing.com
We offer competitive wages & a full benefits package for full time employees. No auction experience necessary.
• Office Manager/Full Time Front Office Position: General office management, answering phones, process titles and sales paperwork, create, organize, and distribute settlement checks, assist with auction prep and catalogs, process consignment orders.
• Auction Site Techs: Multiple Full-time Positions Open. Tasks: sorting, cataloging, photographing & managing assets.
Thomas Hirchak Company is an at will employer. See details at: THCAuction.com
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Shelburne has an outstanding culture of volunteerism and a full suite of public services, from parks and police to sewage and streets. The Town Manager’s team implements the vision of the Selectboard and leads the Town government. This position requires interpersonal, administrative, and project management skills. They support everything from the Town’s Annual Report to committee meetings, grant reports, procurement, and community events. This is local government at its best!
The Assistant to the Town Manager must be a versatile administrator with both technical and people skills. We are looking for a mix of education and experience showing strong communication and organizing skills, multitasking, and understanding of local government context and ethics. Government experience is a plus, but skills from the business, nonprofit, and education sectors transfer well.
Our pay range for this position is $22 to $27 hourly, depending on qualifications.
The Town’s strong benefits include excellent healthcare and pension, leave and holidays, and more.
A complete job description is available at: ShelburneVT.org/Jobs.
To apply, send a Town application and/or resume to SCannizzaro@shelburnevt.org. Our review begins immediately. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email Us: Info@THCAuction.com
She’s extremely responsive, and I always feel so taken care of.” CAROLYN
The Youth Resilience Coordinator will lead a Vermont Afterschool initiative designed to support interventions that increase protective factors for youth through trauma-informed and healingcentric practices, out-of-school time activities, family engagement, and community-led interventions.
A critical element of the project will include influencing the conversation, policies, and practice at the program, community, and state level about supporting youth resilience and positive-youth development. The Youth Resilience Coordinator's responsibilities include leading the organization's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative to make third-space programs more accessible and equitable for all Vermont youth. Details: vermontafterschool.org/ employment. Send resumes to: jobs@vermontafterschool.org
The Legislative support offices are currently hiring. The nonpartisan offices are an interesting, challenging, and exciting place to work. You will be part of a highly professional and collegial team that is proud of, and enthusiastic about, the mission of the state legislature.
To apply, please go to 'Career Opportunities' at legislature.vermont.gov.
The Director of Stewardship & Public Relations plans, supervises, and executes the membership, fundraising, grant-writing, stewardship, public relations, and marketing functions of the Vermont Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This is an exempt, full-time, permanent position reporting to the Executive Director. Salary equivalent to Vermont State Pay Grade 27 (starting $67,000 to $78,000) with full benefits, including defined-benefit pension. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training with at least six years’ progressive experience in a professional fundraising setting. Knowledge of RaisersEdge software and history/cultural organization experience preferred.
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and three references to steve.perkins@vermonthistory.org
Provide home supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Positions include a generous sign on bonus and stipend, respite, comprehensive training & support, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in someone’s life. The perfect match for you and your household awaits! Live with an individual who enjoys watching gameshows, relaxing at home and going out to coffee shops. The ideal candidate will be flexible, patient and have the desire to make a difference in someone’s life. This is a great solution for housing and employment!
Provide residential supports in your home to a charming, gowith-the-flow gentleman who enjoys creating art, swimming, bowling and being included in household activities. The ideal candidate will be upbeat, positive and inclusive.
Support a personable gentleman part-time in your accessible home. This individual enjoys socializing, accessing the community and wood-working. The ideal candidate will support him with these adventures and with activities of daily living.
Contact Jennifer Wolcott 655-0511, ext. 118 or jwolcott@ccs-vt.org.
Colchester School District is looking for seasonal part-time painters. $19.57 per hour. Up to 30 hours per week.
Apply online: schoolspring.com, Job ID #4332372
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the routine maintenance and repair of all school facilities, grounds, and equipment as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in general maintenance with a background in electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing trades.
• Carpentry experience related to building maintenance, repair, and construction (rough carpentry, painting, drywall installation, and basic plumbing).
• Experience using commercial riding lawn-mowing equipment
• Experience driving a one-ton truck with a snowplow required
• Valid driver’s license
Apply online: schoolspring.com, Job ID #4332346
Are you ready for a new opportunity or inspired to get your clinical career started? NKHS has openings for School Based Clinicians that provide supportive counseling services in a variety of school settings, including day treatment. Openings across the Northeast Kingdom.
An exciting opportunity to collaborate with a strong clinical team to provide individual and family supportive interventions. Integrating services, developing treatment and transitional plans for students in Caledonia County for Cornerstone school and the Kingdom East Collaborative. An opportunity to be deeply connected in a small school setting while gaining valuable professional experience.
Opportunity to work with a dedicated team and work directly with students providing support(s) so they can access their education in the school setting and make a positive difference in their lives.
Behavior Interventionist: St Johnsbury School or Newport City Elementary.
Social Skills Interventionist: Lyndon Town School or Concord Graded School
Jobs@nkhs.net · nkhs.org/careers · 802-334-6744
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The UVM Foundation is seeking a skilled communications, marketing, & fundraising professional to support development outreach efforts for our academic health sciences programs. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is focused on raising unrestricted support for the academic health sciences units of the University, including the Robert Larner MD College of Medicine and the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The Assistant Director also manages select donor cultivation and stewardship projects and will work with the Executive Director to plan and implement a coordinated direct marketing campaign across all of the health sciences, which includes the UVM Larner College of Medicine, the UVM Medical Center, the UVM Cancer Center, and the UVM Children’s Hospital. Please visit uvmfoundation.org/careers to learn more.
The Willowell Foundation has a unique opportunity for an outdoor educator to lead our multi-aged, place-based education program. New Roots is an interdisciplinary program where students engage in wildlife skills, art, theater, science, community building, carpentry, fire building, games, mindfulness, and more. The Director will play an integral role in the daily running of this program by working with students, collaborating with and overseeing sta members, and communicating with families. The Director will establish the educational frame of the program to support the needs of students through an inter-disciplinary and eco-centered approach.
Please visit willowell.org/jobs for the full job description.
To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and three references to tballwillowell@gmail.com
For questions contact info@willowell.org or call 802-453-6195
• Do you enjoy learning new skills?
• Do you enjoy working outdoors?
• Are you looking to grow professionally in the landscape/ hardscape industry?
• Do you desire to work with likeminded co-workers, who are driven by passion, performance and positivity?
• Do you want to work in an environment where your achievements are recognized and your contributions are appreciated?
Be a part of a leading team in Chittenden County and help provide outstanding service to our clients. Pinnacle Properties prides itself on a fun, yet professional working environment built on positivity, team work & encouragement. We are a well established Company founded in 2001. Our base of business continues to grow rapidly, and we are seeking long-term, motivated individuals to join our team and advance within the company.
Job Requirements: 3-5 years’ minimum of Landscape Installation/Hardscape experience is required.
Applicants must be able to read and decipher blueprints, oversee jobs from conception to completion, manage a crew of 2 or more, and operate excavating equipment. Time management and efficient work practices are essential to the position. Masonry experience is a must. Opportunities for growth are limitless based upon your experience, drive, and skills. Benefits for full time employees include:
• Sign on bonus of $1000 after 3 months of employment
• Employer contribution towards health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, sick pay, and holiday pay after one year of employment
• Up to 3% matching retirement plan
Job Type: Full-time, Salary: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Send resume to: admin@pinnaclepropertiesvt.com
Are you highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people, groups and organizations? The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) seeks an Outreach Specialist for our Coordinated Entry (CE) program, a multi-agency system of intake, assessment, prioritization, and referral for people experiencing housing crises in Chittenden County. In this role you’ll serve as the liaison to the CE system and other resources in the community for those experiencing homelessness, and work to ensure their timely access to services. This includes working from a variety of locations within Chittenden County and conducting outreach to people who are unsheltered.
If you’re a detail-oriented individual who is able to relate to others in a positive, confidential, and non-judgmental way; enjoy developing and maintaining organizational systems; have a Bachelor’s Degree, 2 years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation, we’d like to hear from you!
We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. To learn more about this position please visit cvoeo.org/careers. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VCRD is seeking a dedicated, energetic and hardworking Community Engagement & Policy Associate to support community leadership and engagement efforts, and rural policy initiatives. Must be a team player with excellent communications skills, an eagerness to learn, and a strong sense of mission in service to rural Vermont communities. Read the job description here: vtrural.org/job-opening-2023cepa
Salary range of $40,000-$45,000 based on skills and experience; attractive benefit package. The position is based in the VCRD Montpelier office with remote work flexibility. Regular evening meetings and in state travel required.
To apply, email letter of interest and resume by August 15th, 2023 to info@vtrural.org.
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Community Heart & Soul is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, the future they want for it, and how to achieve it. Developed and tested in over 100 towns across the US, we are expanding our program to include hundreds of new communities. To support our growth, we have a new top management opening for Vice President of Communications. Learn more and apply today! communityheartandsoul.org/careers/
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We’re celebrating over 50 years of selling beautiful flowers, plants, and gifts in Hardwick, and are looking for a part-time flower seller to join our team. Hours are MondaySaturday 9:30am to 1:30pm. For full job description go to: bit.ly/FlowerBasketJob
Please email Nora: welcome@ theflowerbasketvt.com with your CV or resume, and a cover letter introducing yourself.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR dynamic, mission-driven people who want their work to make a positive difference in Vermont and for Vermonters. The Community College of Vermont is Vermont’s second largest college, serving nearly 10,000 students each year. CCV is deeply rooted in Vermont communities, providing students of all ages opportunities for academic and professional growth through flexible, innovative programs and exemplary support services.
We are looking to fill the following positions across the state. Come join our incredible staff!
NORTHERN LIGHTS RESOURCE ADVISOR – 2 Openings
NORTHERN LIGHTS CURRICULUM MANAGER
CCV Flexible
REGIONAL OFFICE MANAGER – CCV Brattleboro
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – CCV Upper Valley
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – CCV Brattleboro
Benefits for full-time staff include 14 paid holidays, plus vacation, medical, and personal time, automatic retirement contribution, and tuition waiver at any Vermont State College for staff and their dependents (eligible dependents may apply waiver to UVM). Visit ccv.edu/about/employment/staff-positions/
CCV values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. CCV strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.
The Middlebury College Museum of Art is the largest learning laboratory on campus and one of Vermont’s premier visual arts venues. By collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and contextualizing art representing a diversity of peoples, cultures, and periods, we create opportunities for all visitors— students, faculty, staff, and the larger public—to connect with others and transform their understanding of the world through the exploration of art and its meanings.
Oversees creative and administrative curatorial responsibilities for the Museum with the purpose of creating a welcoming and engaging environment for all visitors. Manages educational programming designed to engage a diversity of in-person and online audiences of varying ages and interests. Engages with college students and faculty to promote the Museum as a vibrant part of the curriculum. This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $60,953.75–$76,205.08 apply.workable.com/middleburycollege/j/E3D7D4B890
Designs and oversees the installation and deinstallation of all permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Museum, including layout, wall configurations, architectural elements, lighting, graphics, electronic media, installation furniture, and mounts. Designs exhibit-related banners, posters, and other graphic work. This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried role with a hiring range of $53,034.80–$66,319.00.
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Hires, trains, and manages Museum receptionists. Oversees planning of Museum events and programs, including academic access. Works closely with the Museum’s Education team on student professional development and community engagement. Coordinates all Friends of the Art Museum (FoAM) memberships, meetings, events, and trips. This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $19.90–$24.88 per hour. apply.workable.com/middleburycollege/j/E5DD16E393
* A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: middlebury.edu/human-resources/self-service-resources/2022-benefits-information E.O.E.
The Warren School is seeking a library media tech integrationist teacher with strengths in STEM & 21st century library media, to join our dynamic school team, beginning in the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
• Letter of interest, Resume
• Proof of Vermont certification
• Three current letters of reference
• Candidates must also have Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status
• Successful completion of Praxis assessment
Applicants currently under contract (contract or letter of intent) will need to have your Superintendent contact the HUUSD Superintendent to give permission for us to interview you.
All hired staff must be background checked and fingerprinted in Vermont. Apply at: schoolspring.com, Job ID# 4349103
Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT is seeking a Co-Resident Manager for our 160-unit apartment building community located at 230 St. Paul Street in Burlington. Our Resident Managers are on call after BHA regular business hours to attend to various resident requests, any site-based emergency, light maintenance, community room cleaning duties, and other duties as assigned. Resident Managers must live on-site and are given a free apartment with utilities included, as well as a monthly telecommunications stipend.
Candidates must meet the physical requirements of the position including moving in different positions to accomplish tasks, ascending or descending stairs, adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and fingers. This position also works in outdoor weather conditions.
The Resident Manager schedule includes regular check ins and updates with the Property Manger each week, and other meetings and communication as needed. Basic computer skills, with the ability to use Word and email effectively, as well as ability to communicate through text messaging is required.
BHA serves a diverse population of residents and works with various local agencies and partners. To carry out our vision most effectively of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational backgrounds. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus.
Please send a letter of interest to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org
Burlington Housing Authority - Human Resources
65 Main St, Suite 101, Burlington, VT 05401
Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
HVAC TECHNICIAN - This day shift position performs skilled mechanical maintenance, including inspections, repair, installation of equipment i.e. heating, ventilation, A/C and refrigeration systems and performs preventative maintenance for the entire school district. Full benefits. Salary commensurate with work experience.
CONTACT: Chris Giard, cgiard@cvsdvt.org with a resume or questions.
CUSTODIANS – Second Shift
Full time, multiple openings. Hourly rate commensurate with experience and full benefits included.
Positions available:
**Second Shift Custodian (1) - Hinesburg Community School
Contact Kyle Anderson Andresen, kandersonandresen@cvsdvt.org
**Second Shift Custodian (1) - Williston Schools
Contact Ron Larivee, rlarivee@cvsdvt.org
**Second Shift Custodian (1) – Charlotte Central School
Contact Alex Jablonski, ajablonski@cvsdvt.org
**Second Shift Custodians (2) - CVU High School
Contact Tom Mongeon, tmongeon@cvsdvt.org
**Day Shift in the summer
CVSD is an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For reference: bit.ly/CVSDequity
Sikora Service Center is looking for an Experienced Auto Technician that can work well in a fast-paced shop. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, could have some overtime. Alignment and diagnostic experience preferred. Pay will be based on experience. Valid driver’s license required, need own tools.
Please contact Matt or Barb: 802-878-4309
Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT seeks a full time Building Operations Technician to join our dedicated team. This position performs general maintenance work in BHA owned and managed properties. This includes building exteriors, common areas, apartments, building systems, fixtures, and grounds. Our Building Operations Techs are required to participate in the oncall rotation, which covers night and weekend emergencies.
Qualified candidates should have a minimum of two years of work in general building maintenance or building trades. The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated proficiency in building trades including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, grounds keeping, and snow removal.
Technicians must have a valid state motor vehicle operator license at all times. The physical activities for this position include squatting, ascending and descending ladders, scaffolding, and stairs, working in small or confined spaces, twisting and lifting up to 100 pounds, often repeating motions with wrists, fingers, and hands. This position works in all environmental conditions.
Technicians must be detail oriented, efficient, be able to work within time sensitive parameters, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team. Having strong interpersonal skills and being sensitive to the needs of the elderly, disabled, and very low-income households is a must.
BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively carry out our vision of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus!
BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Our robust benefit package includes premium medical insurance with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 10% employer funded retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer and critical illness insurance.
We provide a generous time off policy including 12 days of paid time off and 12 days of sick time in the first year. In addition to the paid time off, BHA recognizes 13 (paid) holidays and offers 2 additional paid floating holidays.
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter to humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org
Burlington Housing Authority - Human Resources
65 Main St, Suite 101 Burlington, VT 05401
Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit veep.org/aboutus/join-our-team/ AdminCommKitsCoord for all the details.
Join our team! VEEP/NHEEP is seeking two enthusiastic energy educators to bring our programs to schools and community centers across western VT. This is a great job for someone who is passionate about making education accessible to all and inspiring our communities to make changes for greater climate resilience. If you love talking to all kinds of people, tinkering with equipment, and helping make the invisible visible, this is the job for you!
Apply online: veep.org/join-ourteam-were-hiring
Stapleton Painting is hiring interior and exterior painters for full-time/part-time/temporary work. Work is mainly in the Chittenden county area. Prefer an experienced painter, but willing to train the right person.
Very competitive hourly pay, pay commensurate with experience. Overtime often available, some benefits. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, & a reliable vehicle.
If interested, please text Chris at (802) 363-8385 or call the office (802) 899-4296 between 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Champlain Housing Trust is growing and we need great people to join our team. Consistently ranked as one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work, CHT is a socially responsible employer offering an inclusive, friendly work environment and competitive pay commensurate with experience. Our excellent benefit package includes a generous health insurance plan, three weeks of paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% contribution after the 1st year.
THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
Are you highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people, groups and organizations? Chittenden Community Action, a program of CVOEO, has an opening for a Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate to assist income eligible Chittenden County households with securing or maintaining permanent housing. This position is responsible for advising individuals and families about obtaining suitable housing, helping them access supportive services and applying for subsidized housing programs. The Community Service Worker advocates for clients with various local and state agencies to locate funding resources; and coordinating efforts with other social service agencies on the family’s behalf.
If you have a Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field, 2 years of supervised social work experience working directly with individuals; effective verbal and written communication skills (bilingual abilities are a plus) proficiency in Microsoft Word, e-mail and internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; we’d like to hear from you!
We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. Please apply at: cvoeo.org/careers and include a cover letter and resume with your application. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Do you want to be part of a team that is building a culture of health in VT communities? The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated and caring team towards improving population level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health, and emergency preparedness. The position helps foster community-level systems change to improve health. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters health and wellbeing. For more information, contact Chad Spooner at chad.spooner@vermont.gov.
Department: Health. Location: Brattleboro. Status: Full Time. Job Id #46054. Application Deadline: August 13, 2023.
The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated and caring team toward improving population-level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health, and emergency preparedness. The position helps foster community-level systems change to improve health. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters health and well-being. For more information, contact Justin (Tin) BartonCaplin at justin.barton.caplin@vermont.gov or 802-334-4393. Department: Health. Location: Newport. Status: Full Time. Job ID #47036. Application Deadline: August 13, 2023.
Do you want to be part of a team that is building a culture of health in VT communities? The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated and caring team toward improving population-level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health, and emergency preparedness. The position helps foster community-level systems change to improve health. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters health and well-being. For more information, contact Michael Russell at michael. russell@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Location Springfield. Status: Full Time. Job ID #45721. Application Deadline August 13, 2023.
Woodsman's Tree Service LLC in Corinth VT has an immediate opening for a tree climber.
Full-time work throughout the year with flexible scheduling and most weekends off with exceptions.
Benefits include: Paid holidays, dental and accidental insurance, clothing allowance and educational assistance for career advancement.
Pay range $24.00$33.00/hr based on experience and ISA/TCIA certifications.
Please contact Matt at 802-238-0719 or woodsmans treeservice@gmail.com.
The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated and caring team toward improving population-level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health, and emergency preparedness. The position is a member of the Rutland District leadership team. The work involves extensive relationship-building with staff, state partners, and community partners. For more information, contact Renee Bousquet at Renee.Bousquet@vermont.gov or 802-786-5109. Department: Health. Location Rutland. Status: Full Time. Job ID #46026. Application Deadline: August 13, 2023.
Be part of a dynamic and creative team with a mission to make Vermont the best state in which to grow old or to live with a disability - with dignity, respect, and independence. As part of the (DAIL) Adult Services Division, the State Unit on Aging (SUA) is tasked with promoting, overseeing, and implementing the activities governed by the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) and the State Plan on Aging. Additionally, the SUA works to strengthen the aging network and implement a range of grants related to the core state unit mission to support older Vermonters and family caregivers to live as independently as possible and to lead meaningful lives. The SUA Operations Team Leader position is a Registered Dietician who will monitor and oversee OAA nutrition programs and health promotion and disease prevention programs, interfacing with the federal government, state agencies, and community partners, managing grants and contracts, and supervising two team members. Work is performed under the general supervision of the SUA Director and telework is allowed. The DAIL Adult Services Division values the diversity, equity, and inclusion of our staff. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and work to create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible work environment for all. For more information, contact Colleen Bedard at colleen.bedard@vermont.gov.
Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living. Location: Waterbury. Status: Full Time. Job ID #47753. Application Deadline: August 6, 2023.
HireAbility VT is seeking a team-orientated individual with very strong customer service and administrative skills to support our Morrisville office in a part-time position. This role provides clerical support to vocational counseling & employment staff related to case documentation, development, and organization of DocuSign processes, communicating with participants, and front-line support for visitor reception. For more information, contact Holli Vidal at holli.vidal@vermont.gov or 802-798-2670. Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living. Location: Morrisville. Status: Part-Time, Temporary. Job ID #47776. Application Deadline: July 30, 2023.
Apply for open positions at Champlain Valley Head Start including Early Education teachers and more!
Apply for open positions at Champlain Valley Head Start including Early Education teachers and more!
Join a supportive program with strong colleagueship, amazing benefits, and generous time off.
Join a supportive program with strong colleagueship, amazing benefits, and generous time off.
Make an impact in the lives of young children and their families.
Make an impact in the lives of young children and their families.
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As indicated in the job description if available for that position
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Vital Communities, a regional nonprofit located in White River Junction, VT, seeks a dynamic full-time Grants Manager to lead all aspects of our grants program, including identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance.
Full job description at vitalcommunities.org/ about/join-our-team
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Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions.
Program Specialist - UVM Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture - #S4490PO - The University of Vermont’s Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture is looking for a positive, energetic individual to work with us on supporting and expanding our sustainable agriculture education, outreach, and applied research in Vermont. You will provide support in grant writing and proposal development, help identify and acquire new funding sources, and perform outreach about Center programs and projects. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related or specialized field and one to three years’ related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful track record of grant writing and securing funds to support your organization’s mission. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask and manage time and workflow in order to meet deadlines. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Farmyard and Field Specialist - Miller Research Education Center - #S4498PO - The University of Vermont’s Miller Research Education Center (MREC) is seeking a Farmyard and Field Specialist to support farm operations and assist program faculty and students. This position will work to develop and maintain management plans for the farm’s 140-acre forage crop and pasture lands; maintain a nutrient management plan and pest/weed control strategies; direct manure and compost management; and maintain MREC’s mission of education, research, and outreach. This position will assist MREC’s Herdsperson and Equipment Operator by driving tractors, operating skid steers, mixing cattle feed, and handling large animals. Additional responsibilities include assistance to the CALS Facilities Manager and Business Office to administer and coordinate processes related to farm equipment, supplies, repair services, and work with contracted farmers. This position will also assist in supervision of temporary employees to ensure completion of relevant duties, operations, and safety training and engage with community partners and subject matter experts to maintain knowledge relevant to the MREC field and farm operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Farm Management, Agribusiness Management, Agronomy or related field and one to three years’ experience working with large animals in a farm environment required (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Valid Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required, or ability to obtain within one year. Demonstrated skills in operation of farm equipment, including up to 200hp tractors, skid steers and feed mixers, the ability to work cooperatively with instructors and students and the ability to follow required agricultural management practices required. This position will require a post-offer preemployment (POPE test) physical examination.
Candidates must submit an electronic application, resume, and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
For further information on these positions and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm.edu for technical support with the online application.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont work closely together to help low-income Vermonters resolve their civil legal issues. We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goals of social justice and individual rights. VLA and LSV are equal opportunity employers committed to a discrimination-and-harassment-free workplace. Please see our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: vtlegalaid.org/about-vla/diversity-inclusion
Vermont Legal Aid seeks full-time Staff Attorney/Experienced Paralegal for Medical-Legal Partnership:
General responsibilities: interview prospective clients, assess legal problems, and provide legal advice; individual and systems advocacy in a variety of forums on behalf of clients; conduct factual investigations and analysis; legal research; prepare briefs and argue appeals; become proficient in law handled by the specific law project. See vtlegalaid.org/about-vla/jobs for details.
Starting attorney salary is $59,800/experienced paralegal is $48,200, with additional salary credit given for relevant prior work experience. Four weeks paid vacation and retirement, as well as excellent health benefits. Attorney applicants must be licensed to practice law in Vermont, eligible for admission by waiver, or have passed the UBE with a Vermont passing score. This position is based in our Burlington office. In-state travel in a personal vehicle required.
Application deadline is August 7, 2023. Your application should include a cover letter and resume, bar status, writing sample, and three professional references with contact information, sent as a single PDF. Send your application by e-mail to hiring@vtlegalaid.org, include in the subject line your name and “VLA MLP Attorney/Paralegal – August 2023.” Please let us know how you heard about this position.
Legal Services Vermont is 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 represent 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 low-income Vermonters resolve their civil legal issues. Our office is located in Burlington, VT.
Staff Attorney General Responsibilities: We are seeking an attorney advocate to work in our core service areas, with a focus on housing and eviction cases. Job duties include individual client representation, assisting clients on our helpline, and other legal assistance projects. See legalservicesvt.org/about-lsv/careers for job description details.
Starting salary is $59,800. Salary credit given for relevant experience, & excellent benefits package. Application deadline is August 7, 2023. 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@ legalservicesvt.org with the subject line “Hiring Opportunity.” Please let us know how you heard about this position
Intake Specialist General Responsibilities: The Intake Specialist will work on our helpline to return incoming calls or online inquiries for civil legal assistance and assist our advocates and attorneys in a collaborative environment. The work environment is a fast-paced, high-volume setting that often requires multi-tasking while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. The job duties include assessing incoming requests for assistance, returning incoming calls and online intakes to complete a screening for eligibility, completing intakes, scheduling advice appointments, making referrals to agencies and directing clients to self-help websites. For more details: legalservicesvt.org/about-lsv/careers
Starting salary is $38,480. Salary credit given for relevant experience, & excellent benefits package. Application deadline is August 7, 2023. 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@legalservicesvt.org with the subject line “Hiring Opportunity.” Please let us know how you heard about this position.
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There are two kinds of holidays: those created by humans and those arising from the relationship between the sun and Earth. In the former category are various independence days: July 4 in the U.S., July 1 in Canada, July 14 in France and June 2 in Italy. Japan observes Foundation Day on February 11. Among the second kind of holidays is Lammas on August 1, a pagan festival that in the Northern Hemisphere marks the halfway point between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. In preindustrial cultures, Lammas celebrated the grain harvest and featured outpourings of gratitude for the crops that provide essential food. Modern revelers give thanks for not only the grain but also all the nourishing bounties provided by the sun’s and Earth’s collaborations. I believe you Leos are smart to make Lammas one of your main holidays. What’s ready to be harvested in your world? What are your prime sources of gratitude?
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You are about to read a thunderbolt of sublime prophecies. It’s guaranteed to nurture the genius in your soul’s underground cave. Are you ready? 1) Your higher self will prod you to compose a bold prayer in which you ask for stuff you thought you weren’t supposed to ask for. 2) Your higher self will know what to do to
enhance your love life by at least 20 percent, possibly more. 3) Your higher self will give you extra access to creativity and imaginative powers, enabling you to make two practical improvements in your life.
TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): In 1991, John Kilcullen began publishing books with “for Dummies” in the title: for example, Sex for Dummies Time Management for Dummies Personal Finance for Dummies and my favorite, Stress Management for Dummies There are now over 300 books in this series. They aren’t truly for stupid people, of course. They’re designed to be robust introductions to interesting and useful subjects. I invite you to emulate Kilcullen’s mindset, Taurus. Be innocent, curious and eager to learn. Adopt a beginner’s mind that’s receptive to being educated and influenced. (If you want to know more, go here: tinyurl.com/truthfordummies.)
GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): “I could be converted to a religion of grass,” says Indigenous author Louise Erdrich in her book Heart of the Land. “Sink deep roots. Conserve water. Respect and nourish your neighbors. Such are the tenets. As for practice — grow lush in order to be devoured or caressed, stiffen in sweet elegance, invent startling seeds. Connect underground. Provide. Provide. Be lovely and do no harm.” I advocate a similar approach to life for you Geminis in the coming weeks. Be earthy, sensual and lush. (PS: Erdrich is a Gemini.)
CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): I hereby appoint myself as your temporary social director. My first action is to let you know that, from an astrological perspective, the next nine months will be an excellent time to expand and deepen your network of connections and your web of allies. I invite you to cultivate a vigorous grapevine that keeps you up-to-date about the latest trends affecting your work and play. Refine your gossip skills. Be friendlier than you’ve ever been. Are you the best ally and collaborator you could possibly be? If not, make that one of your assignments.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): For many of us, a disposal company regularly comes to our homes to haul away the garbage we have
generated. Wouldn’t it be great if there was also a reliable service that purged our minds and hearts of the psychic gunk that naturally accumulates? Psychotherapists provide this blessing for some of us, and I know people who derive similar benefits from spiritual rituals. Getting drunk or intoxicated may work, too, although those states often generate their own dreck. With these thoughts in mind, Virgo, meditate on how you might cleanse your soul with a steady, ennobling practice. Now is an excellent time to establish or deepen this tradition.
LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): I’m wondering if there is a beloved person to whom you could say these words by Rumi: “You are the sky my spirit circles in, the love inside love, the resurrection-place.” If you have no such an ally, Libra, the coming months will be a favorable time to attract them into your life. If there is such a companion, I hope you will share Rumi’s lyrics with them, then go further. Say the words Leonard Cohen spoke: “When I’m with you, I want to be the kind of hero I wanted to be when I was seven years old.”
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your theme for the coming weeks is “pleasurable gooseflesh.” I expect and hope you’ll experience it in abundance. You need it and deserve it! Editor Corrie Evanoff describes “pleasurable gooseflesh” as “the primal response we experience when something suddenly violates our expectations in a good way.” It can also be called “frisson” — a French word meaning “a sudden feeling or sensation of excitement, emotion, or thrill.”
One way this joy may occur is when we listen to a playlist of songs sequenced in unpredictable ways — say, Mozart followed by Johnny Cash, then Edit Piaf, Led Zeppelin, Blondie, Queen, Luciano Pavarotti and Yellow Magic Orchestra. Here’s your homework: Imagine three ways you can stimulate pleasurable gooseflesh and frisson, then go out and make them happen.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Fire rests by changing,” ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote. In accordance with astrological omens, I ask you to meditate on that riddle. Here are some preliminary thoughts: The flames rising from a burning substance are always moving, always active, never the
same shape. Yet they comprise the same fire. As long as they keep shifting and dancing, they are alive and vital. If they stop changing, they die out and disappear. The fire needs to keep changing to thrive! Dear Sagittarius, here’s your assignment: Be like the fire; rest by changing.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There’s ample scientific evidence that smelling cucumbers can diminish feelings of claustrophobia. For example, some people become anxious when they are crammed inside a narrow metal tube to get an MRI. But numerous imaging facilities have reduced that discomfort with the help of cucumber oil applied to cotton pads and brought into proximity to patients’ noses. I would love it if there were also natural ways to help you break free of any and all claustrophobic situations, Capricorn. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to hone and practice the arts of liberation.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone,” Aquarian author Gertrude B. Stein said. She was often quirky and even downright weird, but as you can see, she also had a heartful attitude about her alliances. Stein delivered another pithy quote that revealed her tender approach to relationships. She said love requires a skillful audacity about sharing one’s inner world. I hope you will put these two gems of advice at the center of your attention, Aquarius. You are ready for a strong, sustained dose of deeply expressive interpersonal action.
PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): According to the International Center for Academic Integrity, 95 percent of high school students acknowledge that they have participated in academic cheating. We can conclude that just one of 20 students have never cheated — a percentage that probably matches how many non-cheaters there are in every area of life. I mention this because I believe it’s a favorable time to atone for any deceptions you have engaged in, whether in school or elsewhere. I’m not necessarily urging you to confess, but I encourage you to make amends and corrections to the extent you can. Also: Have a long talk with yourself about what you can learn from your past cons and swindles.
Barbie fever swept the nation this month with the new film's release, but Peter Harrigan has been a superfan for decades. He and his husband, Stan Baker, own 600 Barbie dolls, and he creates intricate dioramas to display them using his meticulously organized collection of accessories and furniture. Eva Sollberger visited the couple at their Shelburne home, then met up again to see the movie — with Barbie and Ken dolls in tow.
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INDEPENDENT, WELL-GROUNDED, HAPPY INTROVERT
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SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL
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Back in Vermont after moving to San Francisco in 1980, a dream of mine since high school in southern Vermont, where I grew up and learned to love the beauty of Vermont. The land conservation nonprofit I work for allowed me to work remotely after many years there, so I could relocate to live near my brother and keep working.
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I considered myself a high-heels, makeup-at-all-times city girl until I moved to Vermont 12 years ago. I never even owned a car, and all my Boston/New York friends wondered how I would survive. Well, not only did I survive, but I learned how to fish in a lake year-round and even how to shoot a gun. CLC 77, seeking: M, l
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Do you ever not want to go alone?
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I’m an active person. I enjoy a fall hike or a nice walk. Do you like to cook?
I have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. Love to laugh and laugh at myself often. I’m adventurous and like to try new things. I enjoy live music, especially outdoors. I’m kind, compassionate, considerate and honest.
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Life is an adventure that is constantly throwing twists and turns that must be navigated with agility, flexibility and humor. I’m looking for a man who wants to join me in the adventure.
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CARMEN SEEKS WALDO
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HIPPIE FROM THE HEART
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LAKE HOUSE
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EASYGOING FREE SPIRIT
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HOPE YOU LIKE BEARDS
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FUN TIMES TO BE HAD
Looking for a woman for fun times, laughter and enjoying good times. Casual date and each other’s fruits. Discreet is a must. Pictures available upon request. Free2beme 49, seeking: W, Cp, Gp
WIDOWER, 81, SEEKS ATHLETIC WIDOW
Hi. Recent widower, 81, seeks near-age widow as equal partner/companion for multi-hour (though slower) hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing and more. Please be grad school educated, well read and informed, financially independent, fit, and love gardening, healthy eating, music and, most of all, a deep, loving relationship with a new partner. Anyone still out there?
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NERDY LEFTIST GIRL-DAD WITH ADHD
Already have a princess; looking for a queen. Funny in good company, but my humor can sometimes be dry, deadpan or dark. I run, train and teach martial arts, and I’m very much in the geopolitical loop. Also, the planet’s dying, so I take that pretty seriously. Hoping to start a permaculture homestead with another loving and open-minded lifelong learner.
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THE QUIET IS PAINFUL
I’m looking for a companion. Someone I can walk with and hold their hand or put my arm around. I want to know someone cares and likes me for who and what I am. The day are long, but nights are painful. The only sound in the house is the dog licking her dish, waiting for breakfast. Nutsey 71, seeking: W, l
FINDING PEACE IN VERMONT
If you like the outdoors, being healthy and you see 65 as young, we would probably get along. Vermont is stunning. I love rail trails. Maybe it is because you just can’t get lost on them! Or can you? Bicycles and hiking, wooden-bat summer baseball, and quiet days on the motorcycle. This would be me. Never forget ice cream!
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ADULT COMPANIONSHIP
Looking for adult companionship as needed or as friends.
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OLD SCHOOL
I like to work in my machine shop and welding shop. I have some gardens that are three feet off the ground. I plant peas. I have a lot of tomato plants and a few other plants. I am looking for a lady to be a friend. Xoxox. phruwa77 79, seeking: W
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FIT AND WITTY ADVENTURE SEEKER Witty, health-conscious, fun-loving, hopeless romantic seeking partner in crime/travel partner to lose myself with. I love to travel, spend time with friends and family, watch live performances (concerts/pro sports), and just be active. Looking to meet a lady who’s kind, curious, caring and a little mischievous. Jaycee412, 51, seeking: W, l
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I am a gentleman and an officer in the Vermont State Guard as a chaplain. I am a nondenominational Christian chaplain and currently chaplain for the Department of Vermont DAV. tankerfa 65, seeking: W, l
LET’S HAVE SOME FUN
I’m a 28-y/o living in northern Vermont. I enjoy making music, exercising and being outdoors. I’m looking for an older female to have some fun with.
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EASYGOING FOR FUN, ADVENTURE, EXCITEMENT
Happy-go-lucky guy who likes the outdoors and being active! Would like to explore near and far. Like spending time together and alone. I can work hard and also play hard! Do like some relaxing time, too! Tactile 65, seeking: W, l
FUN FIRST
Friends first. Old-school. Easy to laugh and smile. DWBH, 58, seeking: W
RECENTLY RELOCATED, ADVENTUROUS, FREE SPIRIT
I’m a gorgeous, white, 100 percent passable trans lady who is 57 and could pass as 30 — yes, 30! I long for love, laughter and romance, along with loving nature. I want a man who’s all man, rugged, handsome, well built but prefers a woman like myself. It’s as simple as that. We meet, fall in love and live happily ever after. Sammijo, 57, seeking: M, l
JUST LOOKING FOR FUN
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SNOW AND SUN EQUAL FUN
Borders and boundaries are sexy. We’re pretty cute. We like to have fun, and we bet you do, too. Happily married couple (W, 35; M, 45), open-minded and looking to explore. Love playing outdoors. Looking to meet a couple, man or woman for fun and adventure. Ideal meetup is a cottage in the mountains with great food and lots of great wine. SnownSun, 46, seeking: Cp, l
LOVERS OF LIFE
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EXPLORING THREESOMES AND FOURSOMES
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HOMEGOODS, SATURDAY, 7/22
I was standing behind you in line wearing a black Harley-Davidson T-shirt and sporting a ponytail. You have the most beautiful, angel-like complexion. Was I staring? Unfortunately, that was the same time we heard over the intercom, “Cashier #3.” And away you went. Never to be seen again? I hope not! When: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: HomeGoods.
You: Woman. Me: Man. #915800
WILLISTON BIKE PATH, MAGICAL SMILE
Between the ball fields and the church, 7 p.m.-ish. Me: tall man on rollerblades. You: pretty, slender woman with long lavender hair, sunglasses, walking your dog. As we passed each other, your smile was brighter than the sunset shining in your eyes. I’d love to know the woman behind that smile. Care to meet? When: ursday, July 20, 2023. Where: Williston bike path.
You: Woman. Me: Man. #915799
COMMUTER ON THE BIKE PATH oughtful guy riding to work from near Airport Park to downtown. We talked on the bridge and had a nice chat about the state of the city. Interested in riding together again? When: Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Where: bike path.
You: Man. Me: Woman. #915798
INTREPID LANDSCAPERS WAITING IN LINE
We were both getting supplies. You had grasses, flowers; I had rocks, dirt. We talked about Seattle (the Chill!) and many other things. I think the folks ahead of us took a long time, but I didn’t mind. You gave off such a nice warm vibe that I kicked myself for not asking if I could give you my number. When: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: Home Depot. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915797
SCHMETTERLING WINE SHOP HOTTIE
You: serving up sensuous wine and station recommendations with our tasting! I was getting biodynamic vibes — are you interested in skin contact with a bubbly blonde? When: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: Middlebury.
You: Man. Me: Woman. #915796
HEY, NEIGHBOR
I was running an errand when you stopped me to chat about getting rid of your bed. When I came back around, you were tending to plants in between hits of your vape. I’d love to get together and listen to you talk for hours about anything and everything. When:
Saturday, July 22, 2023. Where: at the five-way intersection in the North End. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915795
LOST HAM
You left a ham in my garden on my porch camera. It was a bone-in ham. I don’t know if you put it my azaleas as a prank or perhaps to get my attention, but color me intrigued. If you are interested,
I’ll be in City Hall Park on ursdays at 4 p.m., drinking water from a gallon jug at the steps. When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Where: South Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915794
ISABELLA, TWICE ENCOUNTERED
First, helping you over a Williston counter. Second, mutually appreciative doubletake greetings shared at a big South Burlington hardware store. As you are the most startlingly elegant woman I’ve encountered in years, I promised myself on that second moment that should a third occur, I’d immediately ask you to dinner. If we can, however, let’s not leave that possibility to chance. When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Where: Lowe’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915793
CEREAL EATER
You were eating a bowl of corn flakes. When I asked you where you got them, you told me to scram, but for the second we made eye contact I could see our future together in your eyes. Us growing old together, the whole nine yards. What do you say: Will you give us a chance? When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Where: Pomeroy Park. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915792
SPARKS AT TAKA
We met at 1:30 a.m. in Lamp Shop. You told me you liked the songs I had sung earlier that night. We danced a few songs together, fun and hot and sloppy. Our eye contact was enchanting. You and your buddies left right at 2. I didn’t get your name, much less your number. Maybe you’ll see this and respond? When: Saturday, July 15, 2023. Where: Radio Bean. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915791
CHARLOTTE RUNNER DODGING A BIKE
Hi. You were running south on Lake Road. I was on my bike and had just turned onto Lake from Converse Bay Road. Because I was checking my speedometer, I think I spooked you a bit, and you stepped off into the grass. Two things to say about that: 1) I’m sorry. Totally my fault. 2) You are beautiful. When: Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Where: Charlotte.
You: Woman. Me: Man. #915790
THE CANTEEN, TWO TALL BRUNETTES
We exchanged cordial and friendly hellos, and I asked you about the wondrouslooking strawberry sundae in your hand. You and your friend shared it and were quite pleased afterward. You stated you were swimming upstream of Waitsfield. My friend and I were riding and then swimming at Blueberry Lake. Do you live in the Valley? When: Friday, July 7, 2023. Where: the Canteen, Waitsfield. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915789
BIRD-WATCHER
I saw you from across the park spying on me with your binoculars and thought it was charming. I spotted a thrush by my bench but hoped you had your eye on something else. If that’s true, we should meet sometime. I left before you walked over because all the pollen caused horrible congestion. When I returned, you had left. When: Saturday, June 24, 2023. Where: Waterfront Park. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915788
BMW CONVERTIBLES, FOLINO’S
I parked next to your black convertible in my silver vert, and you said “Bimmer twins.” Too much sun and not enough food; I couldn’t pull it together. Go for a cruise sometime? When: Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Where: Folino’s downtown. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915787
WALLY FROM MATCH.COM
We had a perfectly nice meetup at Ziggy’s. I said after I didn’t think we were a match. I keep thinking I made a mistake. Wish I had said yes. M. When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Where: West Lebanon. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915786
BOOKWORM AT POMEROY PARK
Great minds think alike; both of us were taking in the sun at the park. I’d love to hear about the book you were reading sometime, or if you ever need a buddy for basking in the sunlight with, don’t be shy. When: Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Where: Pomeroy Park.
You: Woman. Me: Man. #915785
KIND EYES AT BLOCK PARTY
Pretty green eyes, soft brown curls and a sweet smile! You were wearing a light blue dress next to me in line. I meant to ask your name and then got caught up in the party. But still curious about you. When: Monday, July 3, 2023. Where: Craftsbury Block Party. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915784
BEAUTIFUL LADY AT DUNKIN’
Hi, Gretchen. I wished I could’ve got your number. We chatted about the Fourth. I would really like to get to know you better! Let’s chat over a coffee sometime. You commented on my car. Would love to go for a cruise with the top down. What do you think? When: Monday, July 3, 2023. Where: Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915783
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ALDI PARKING LOT
A long shot, but here goes. 5 p.m. You: cute, short-haired blonde in green, pleated long skirt. Lanyard work badges. Me: tall, blue shirt, glasses. You offered to put my cart away. I remarked on your skirt. Would like to pay back your sweetness. Coffee, drinks, dinner? When: Monday, June 26, 2023. Where: Aldi, Saranac Lake, N.Y. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915778
If you want to remain friends, please don’t post anything snippy about the situation on social media. ere’s nothing classy about airing your dirty laundry on the internet. You’ll end up looking like a big jerk.
Hello, Rocket from match.com. Hoping you will see this. Would like to get to know you but am not interested in joining match. com. I know it is a long shot, but if you see this, you are gorgeous and I would love to get a chance to meet you. When: Saturday, July 1, 2023. Where: on match. com. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915782
When we found each other’s eyes by the fire, I recognized you and you recognized me. When we slow our minds down and open our hearts, the recognition is still unmistakable. I love you, SG. I’ll come around sometime and get that squeak out of your door? When: Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915781
BIRD-WATCHING
I was bird-watching with my binoculars when you caught my eye. You were sitting on a park bench reading the paper when you saw me observing you. You got up and left before I could come over and say anything, but I’d love to get to know you better. When: Saturday, June 24, 2023. Where: Waterfront Park.
You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915780
SOPHIA
We talked about raised beds, shared some cake. You flirt with a lot of eye contact. Let me know if you felt the same connection. When: Saturday, June 24, 2023. Where: after the after-party.
You: Woman. Me: Man. #915777
Almost bumped into you a couple of times that night. Your face showed a combination of intensity and sweetness that I found very intriguing. When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Where: Maplefields, Morrisville.
You: Woman. Me: Man. #915776
MANGO LASSI
You: longish light brown hair pulled back by sunglasses, walking into Deep City to ask for a table, wearing a dark green T-shirt and black/ gray pants. Me: sitting on a bench outside in awe of how beautiful and handsome you are. Be my sweet, sexy, silky mango lassi? When: Monday, June 19, 2023. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915775
Although it’s not the role you may have expected, your friend did ask you to play a part in her big day. e duties you describe fall into the category of the very traditional wedding job of usher. at’s nothing to shake a stick at.
One of my closest friends is getting married soon. Several weeks ago, she asked me to be in a “coordinator” role during the wedding, to ensure guests are in the right place at the right time. I said yes because of course I would help! I was surprised that I was being asked to play this part and not to be in the wedding party, so I had just assumed she wasn’t having a wedding party altogether. Recently, I learned she does indeed have a wedding party, and I’m not in it. It seems pretty bizarre, and many of our mutual friends agree. I want to bring it up and ask her but am curious about the best approach. Save me from posting catty, condescending things on the internet, Reverend!
(NONBINARY, 34)
Whether the wedding party is large or small, I’m sure there’s a simple explanation for why you aren’t in it. People have to make a lot of decisions when they plan a wedding, and none of them is easy. Maybe the bride-to-be had to narrow her party down to only family members or oldest friends.
If you really need the answer, go ahead and ask. Just know that, even though you’re close, it’s bound to be a bit awkward. Be straightforward and honest, but try not to make her feel bad about it.
I’d suggest you let go of any animosity you’re feeling. Just be glad you don’t have to spend a ton of money on a matchy outfit that you’d probably only wear once!
Good luck and God bless, The
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Practical working man, 32, interested in meeting and getting to know a practical working woman, 25 to 33. Let’s work on starting a life together. No smoking, no drugs. #L1683
I’m a man, 72, seeking a woman, 45 to 70. Looking for a friend to go to dinner, movie, walking. I am fit for my age and seek the same in a woman. Phone number, please. #L1681
What happened to all of those sweet, pretty, free-spirited Vermont women? SWM, 38, visiting until November. #LL1682
73-y/o male by myself with a nice country home on an interesting property in the central part of the state. Have very good financial security. Very healthy and trim and blessed with a lot of good energy. Enjoy home time, exploring out and about or traveling away. Would like to meet a fun-loving girlie-girl who might develop into a genuine connection. Have no children and both feet on the ground. Would enjoy seeing a good woman and maybe possible partner who likes to dress well and be a friend. Send me your phone number or a note and way to respond. #LL1671
I’m a 72-y/o M seeking a woman 70s-80s. I would love to experience sensuality with a mature woman in her 70s and 80s. Phone # please. #LL1674
Seeking kinky individuals. Deviant desires? Yes, please! Only raunchiness needed. Have perverted tales? Hot confessions? Anything goes! No judgment. I only want your forbidden fantasies. Openminded. I dare you to shock me. Replies upon request. #LL1676
Cerulean, rose, verdant, crimson, hearts, blood, hands, souls, faces, satin, rock, warm, faith, freedom, time, eyes, know, waterlines, embraces, changes, earth, sky, grow, balance, groove. Man for woman. #LL1675
ank you to the blond UVM nanny who aided me after crashing a car on Greenbush Road in Charlotte. You are the best! Stay true to yourself! Your folks would be proud. Would be great to buy you a creemee! #LL1673
I’m a 60-y/o male seeking new friends for a massage swap. Northern central Vermont. Your story gets mine. Beginners welcome. #LL1672
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GM bottom looking for NSA fun or possibly FWB. Look for top men 40 to 60ish. Race unimportant. Married is fine, too; discretion assured. Phone/ text. #L1667
Sensual older couple enjoying life. Snowbirds (Florida), welltraveled, fit and fun. Seeking to meet others curious about alternative modes of sexuality. Meet up in BTV for a glass of wine and chat? #LL1670
Attractive man, 57, never married with no kids. Seeking full-figured/busty woman. Seeking a travel partner who enjoys being touched and loved. Begin as FWB, but open to LTR. Please include phone and/or email. #L1669
I’m a very unique lady who likes to walk this beautiful Earth, garden, watch the birds and butterflies. I love music and a very good movie. I’m a true lover of a friend or partner, as well. I also look great for my age. I hope to meet a gentleman with the same likes as myself. #L1668
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Fledge Fest
FRI., JUL. 28-SAT., JUL. 29
FLEDGING FARMSTEAD, TUNBRIDGE
LUNCH presents: Cycles - Contemporary Dance
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PHANTOM THEATER, EDGCOMB BARN, WARREN
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Live in the Gardens Music Series with Justin LaPoint
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