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“The town and the school all benefit when the board is working together, they’re coming from their individual backgrounds, their individual ideologies, they evaluate facts, they look at information, they have a robust discussion and they make a decision based on what’s best for the Milton Town School District,” Dooley said in an interview. “And I don’t think you will have that if you have a politically charged group that is looking to take over a majority stake in the board.”

Some of the tenets listed in the candidates’ email “are not in the purview of the school board,” Dooley added.

Read Alison Novak’s full story, and more Town Meeting Day news, at sevendaysvt.com.

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School board elections are generally nonpartisan in Vermont. That’s why some in Milton were taken aback when three school board candidates released a manifesto filled with right-wing buzzwords.

Brock Rouse, Scott O’Brien and Nichole Delong’s list of 21 “common views and beliefs” includes “One Nation Under God,” “the Nuclear Family,” “Americanism not Marxism” and “Capitalism not Socialism.”

They also say critical race theory, a concept generally taught at the university level, “has no place in our curriculum and is divisive not unifying.”

“We believe in providing our children with an Exceptional Education built on Free Thinking not Indoctrination,” they wrote.

In a cover story last week, Seven Days wrote about how the national culture wars have filtered down to local school boards.

The Milton candidates have not publicly spoken about their beliefs but rather released their list to people who emailed them and asked about their campaigns. When Seven Days asked for an interview, they declined.

Running as a bloc, the three candidates could wield serious power if they won election at Town Meeting Day on Tuesday, March 1: They would have the votes to control the direction of the five-member school board. Some community members believe that such a scenario could lead the board to walk back some of the district’s recent equity initiatives.

Milton Town School District board chair Rick Dooley, who faces a challenge from Delong for a one-year seat on the board, said the candidates’ messaging is concerning.

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Christina Nolan, the former U.S. attorney for Vermont, has officially entered the U.S. Senate race as a Republican. From the courthouse to the Capitol?

1. “Bove Brothers Plan to Evict Low-Income Refugee Families in Winooski — and Raise Rents” by Derek Brouwer & Liam Elder-Connors (VPR). Rick and Mark Bove say they plan to complete “major renovations” at 300 Main Street that will require the 24 families there to move out.

2. “Founders Sell August First Bakery & Café”

by Melissa Pasanen. Chef Frank Pace and his wife, Marnie Long, of Great Northern Catering bought the landmark Burlington biz last week.

3. “Milton School Board Race Jolted by Candidates’ Manifesto” by Alison Novak. The three candidates in the nonpartisan election released a list of “common views and beliefs” that echo right-wing talking points.

4. “Tyeastia Green, Burlington’s Racial Equity Director, to Resign” by Courtney Lamdin.

Friends of Green say she faced pushback to her work from within city government.

5. “Colchester Karen Wants to Reclaim Her Name From the Haters” by Ken Picard. Karen Taylor Mitchell, who now goes by Kaomi, started a website highlighting the Karens who’ve made positive contributions to society.

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When Meaghin Kennedy and Justin Reidy moved from Oregon to Charlotte, Vt., in March 2019, they immediately signed up for a community-supported agriculture share.

The couple treasures taking their two young children to pick up the family’s weekly vegetable share and to local farmstands for fresh eggs or winter squash. They chose Vermont in part because the distance between farm and plate is so short and “agriculture pervades the culture,” Reidy said.

But Kennedy and Reidy soon realized that what was accessible to them was not equally available to all their neighbors — and resolved to do something to help. The result is Farm Stand Together,

which will run a pilot this summer providing farmstand gift cards of at least $50 to up to 200 Vermont households experiencing food insecurity.

“There’s almost this idea that if you’re hungry, you should take what you can get. Healthy food is seen as a privilege,” Reidy said. “The bounty should be shared with the people who need it. Their own neighbors might be growing it.”

While Reidy noted that there are several programs that help defray the cost of local food for low-income Vermonters, he and his wife wanted to try a new option that was as convenient and straightforward as possible for shoppers and farmers. All people are eligible, and Farm Stand Together’s short, self-qualifying online survey includes a spot to list favorite local farmstands.

Recipients of gift cards will use them like a credit card to “shop like everyone else, with no

stigma and no limitations,” Reidy said. The couple will pay for the gift cards and is funding the pilot themselves.

The couple has consulted with the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont to design the program and spread the word. Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction highlighted the opportunity in a recent e-newsletter. Farm Stand Together will take applications through March and send out gift cards by the end of May. NOFA-VT’s executive director, Grace Oedel, described Farm Stand Together as a win-win for limited-income Vermonters and farmers.

“Farmstands are a critical direct market for many Vermont farms,” she said. “We love seeing projects like this emerge spontaneously from community members.”

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In the February 16 issue, there’s a typo in [From the Publisher: “Learning on the Job”]. The text reads, “People who never cared a wit about local schools,” etc. The word is “whit.”

The review of the musical I Do! I Do!, while excellent, could have been improved by a brief discussion of the show’s origins: It was adapted from the stage play The Fourposter by Jan de Hartog, a Dutch writer who immigrated to the U.S. and later became a Quaker. De Hartog saved a number of Jewish babies and children from the Nazis during the war. His play was also adapted into a film starring Rex Harrison. The play and the musical version have been a staple of small companies for many years.

De Hartog also wrote novels and nonfiction. He deserves to be better remembered.

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[Re Last 7: “It’s Official: Vermont Patients Wait Too Long,” February 16]: We now have all the metrics — years, months, days — that Vermonters wait for appointments with specialists. But, once again, the content remains downstream rather than going upstream to identify the source.

Downstream, patients are sitting on the dock, dangling their lines and waiting for a bite, hoping to snag that coveted date with a doctor. Meander up the river and into the clinics at the University of Vermont Medical Center. There you’ll find doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses who hit the floor running each day and pull off an incredible juggling act of responsibilities. Doctors there hold academic positions, and their duties include teaching students and residents, managing clinical trials of new drugs, submitting clinical and research findings for publication, periodically being on call 24-7 to manage emergencies, tangling with insurance companies to provide coverage for patients, answering MyChart questions from patients, and seeing a full slate of patients. No one is sitting back to nibble bonbons while desperate patients pound at the door.

I’m waiting for an enterprising reporter to shadow a doctor or nurse at the hospital and report back. Tell us how they spend their days. Report back and

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TIM NEWCOMB

bought a home when it was affordable (“I liked it when I bought it, so now it can never change”).

We need more mixed-use buildings so that people can live near where they work and forgo cars in favor of bikes and walking.

When there is a plentiful supply of housing near where people need and want to be, the cost of housing comes down.

Visit your town’s zoning board meeting and say you want more mixed-use zoning!

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tell us how many more specialists could begin to satisfy the demand. Tell us why patients overlook the possibility of more timely appointments with doctors in private practice rather than wait for UVM to come through. Tell us whether bloated salaries at the top of the administrative food chain siphon off monies that could be used to provide fuller staffing. Tell us why patients can usually schedule appointments sooner at Dartmouth-Hitchcock than here. Is it simply a greater number of specialists?

Don’t just churn out numbers and anecdotal complaints from patients. Tell us why this is happening.

Adina Panitch

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Editor’s note: We would love to be able to explain that. Seven Days reporters are eager to shadow doctors and nurses at the hospital. But hospitals generally do not allow that; citing patient confidentiality laws, they severely limit press access to their inner workings. Instead, reporters rely on hospital communications departments for data, and that information is not always forthcoming.

In our original investigation about wait times, “The Doctor Won’t See You Now” (September 1, 2021), Colin Flanders and Chelsea Edgar detailed the difficulties of getting answers and arranging interviews with the leaders of UVM Medical Center. From the story: “Seven Days asked … for the average number of days new patients wait to be seen in each of its 85 specialties. The hospital refused to provide data for all but two areas: urology, which is now scheduling two months out; and ear, nose and throat, where the current delay

ranges from 20 days to see a pediatric specialist to 175 days for an ear specialist.

In public filings to state regulators, the medical center reported wait times using a different metric — the percentage of new patients seen within two weeks of scheduling an appointment — which fails to capture the most egregious scenarios or offer any sense of the typical, nonurgent patient experience. Nor does it account for the weeks and months some people ... must wait before they can even schedule an appointment.

“Dartmouth-Hitchcock wouldn’t provide data on average wait times to see its specialists. In a statement, the hospital’s chief quality and value officer, Carol L. Barsky, said she ‘can’t speak to the specific challenges our colleagues at UVM Medical Center are facing’ but that ‘wait times are not an issue specific to any one institution.’”

This lack of transparency, coupled with the horror stories we collected from patients, prompted the independent state study that confirmed our findings and on which Flanders reported last week. Doctors and nurses who are willing to host or talk to a reporter should feel free to reach out to Flanders at colin@sevendaysvt.com.

A CASE FOR MIXED-USE ZONING

[Re “Bove Brothers Plan to Evict LowIncome Refugee Families in Winooski — and Raise Rents,” February 16]: Anger directed at the Boves for expecting market rates for their investments is misdirected.

The blame lies on all of us.

Zoning laws in Vermont towns largely prevent mixed-use zoning. NIMBYism is likely for anyone lucky enough to have

As a white mom of white kids, I’d like to ask a question of those white parents, such as those featured in [“Local Commotion,” February 16], who are trying to keep their kids from knowing that race has meaning and vastly impacts people in our culture, and who want to shield their kids from the reality of racism by clinging to a “raceblind” notion that “human is human.”

How would you explain this stance to the parents of Trayvon Martin or Ahmaud Arbery or Elijah McClain? Were these humans afforded the luxury of “just being human” when they were murdered for nothing other than moving about in the world with brown skin?

As a primer to learning about how some humans do not have access to the opportunity in our society to “just be humans” because the color of their skin makes them targets for violence and hatred, I would suggest starting with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me, in which you might learn about how many parents have to prepare their children for just how much inhumanity they will experience at the hands of other humans in our society so that those kids might survive to adulthood, simply because of the color of their skin.

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Very Merry Theatre makes it happen for kids in northwestern Vermont. The organization runs camps, partners with schools to offer performing arts education and stages original productions inside Burlington’s Old North End Community Center. A diverse array of kids from all kinds of backgrounds gets in on the acting.

The troupe’s colorful theater wagon — its mobile stage — is a familiar site at outdoor venues all summer and “I’m the guy pulling it,” says executive director Don Wright.

Wright started the youth theater program 20 years ago while his three sons were at Edmunds Elementary School in Burlington.

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The one thing they all have in common: Everyone who wants a role gets a turn in the spotlight. Nobody gets cut after auditions.

That approach enables Wright and his parttime theater pros to work with roughly 1,000 students a year in grades 1 through 12.

Toiling backstage is an army of volunteers that includes board president Colby Kervick.

Over the years her younger son has taken part in 59 Very Merry Theatre productions; she knows firsthand how enriching they can be.

While searching for funding in 2020, Kervick discovered a grant opportunity through Mascoma Bank, which had recently opened an Old North End branch. She applied for and received funding— and the bank asked for a meeting. Two Mascoma reps sat down with Wright and Kervick to find out how else they could support the group. “That was my first sign that this was potentially an exciting partnership,” Kervick recalls.

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Community Relationship Banker Bill Goldwyn also joined her on the board of directors.

Area Manager Joy Hastings now sits on the development committee, helping the group connect with local businesses.

As a Certified B Corporation, Mascoma looks for ways to have a positive impact on the neighborhoods it serves. Kervick points out that’s also a goal for Very Merry Theatre, which accepts donations for all of its shows but never charges admission. “We really see ourselves as serving the community, too,” she says.

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Should I Go Gessica Généus’ Creole-language debut film Freda screens at Loew Auditorium at Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hanover, N.H. The story follows a young Haitian woman who must choose between emigrating with her boyfriend and staying in the only home she’s ever known. A conversation with Généus follows.

TUESDAY 1

RETURN OF THE KING Hasan Minhaj, the awardwinning creator of the standup special Homecoming King and the political comedy show “Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj,” stops by the Flynn in Burlington to present his new one-man show, The King’s Jester. The fresh material combines Minhaj’s storytelling skills with political satire.

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FRIDAY 25 & SUNDAY 27

Fugue State Middlebury Acting Company kick-starts its off-Broadway reading series with Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Will Arbery’s 2020 Pulitzer Prizenominated death rattle of a play. As a party winds down, four young conservative Catholics lose their grip on the moral high ground and their own identities. Performances at ArtsRiot in Burlington and Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

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WEDNESDAY 2

Redemption Song Returning to in-person events after many virtual ones, the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson hosts a featured reading by Jamaican poet and novelist Marcia Douglas. The author of The Marvellous Equations of the Dread, Madam Fate and Notes From a Writer’s Book of Cures and Spells, Douglas writes magical realism-inflected tales about shapeshifters, fallen angels and Bob Marley’s ghost.

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Bunny Slopes Inspired by StoryWalks at libraries across the state, the Stark Mountain Foundation holds its fourth annual StorySki at Mad River Glen in Waitsfield. Little readers ages 3 through 10 (and their caregivers) who hold lift tickets experience After the Snowfall

by Richard Lo page by page as they slide through the woods.

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WEDNESDAY 2

Better Must Come Kemi Fuentes-George, a Middlebury College associate professor of political science, gives a virtual First Wednesdays talk, courtesy of Vermont Humanities and Manchester Community Library.

Diving into the global impact of “rebel music,” he considers the convergent histories of popular AfroCaribbean music and Pan-African political thought.

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A bright light went out on Burlington’s Lakeview Terrace last week when artist Maggie Sherman died in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. A longtime reader of Seven Days, she was my friend and neighbor for the past 13 years. We shared ingredients, accessories, painters, “Ted Lasso,” sunset drinks, shoes, dinners, car rides to the pool. My partner, Tim, and I loved her like a big sister. Supportive and spontaneous, she was the youngest 71-year-old we knew.

A Nashville, Tenn., native, Maggie was a community artist, as her obituary on page 25 explains.

In 1981, she single-handedly dreamed up and pulled off an ambitious mask-making project in the rural Vermont town of Montgomery that required getting residents of all varieties to participate. Read: She could talk to anyone. She was loud and fun and flirtatious and, on occasion, outrageous.

Maggie Sherman holding a baby goat in Elmore She parlayed those skills into a side gig as an icebreaker for hire: Dressed in retro diner attire, Maggie’s character creation, Honey the Professional Waitress, turned on a perfect Southern accent to chat up attendees at conferences and corporate events. All that performance art and community organizing came in handy for operating her business, One of a Kind Bed & Breakfast, right next door. She charmed her guests with gracious hospitality and a big, red-lipstick smile.

At the beginning of the pandemic, Maggie initiated the evening ritual of banging pans outside our houses in appreciation of health care workers — and kept it up long after most other residents EN of Lakeview Terrace had stopped. During the summer of 2020, she hired Vermont H O IC NN E Shakespeare Festival actors to perform scenes up and down the street. Maggie would H F have been thrilled to see how many of those neighbors honored her as she lay dying, two Saturday nights ago, by placing lighted candles in their snowbanks, setting our shared street aglow.

She learned that she had a rare form of aggressive thyroid cancer at the end of last August, a week or so after she had organized a backyard “salon” of Honey the doctors and other health care experts on my behalf — Seven Days was pursuing Professional a cover story on medical wait times. Targeted immunotherapy worked for a Waitress month or two, as Maggie happily swam and walked and cooked, “until it didn’t,” as she put it frankly. She was pissed off and scared about dying but also graceful and resigned.

It was agonizing to watch her slip away — too soon, too fast. The crush of visiting fans waned, per Maggie’s instructions, and her son and sister cared for her at home until the end. Hours before, Seven Days cofounder Pamela Polston gathered a group of creative friends to transform her cardboard cremation box into a stylish “rocket ship” painted red and collaged with artwork, photographs, haiku and even red undies.

If you like what we do and can afford to help Along with creators like Burlington pay for it, become a Seven Days Super Reader! filmmaker-photographer John Douglas, who is Look for the “Give Now” buttons at the top of also memorialized in this week’s issue on page 34, sevendaysvt.com. Or send a check with your Maggie belongs to a generation of Vermonters who address and contact info to: have made this state more interesting, wild and SEVEN DAYS, C/O SUPER READERS wacky. She was the third close neighbor of mine to P.O. BOX 1164 die in the past couple of years — too many losses to BURLINGTON, VT 05402-1164 process.

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STATEHOUSE

Scott Vetoes ‘Charleston Loophole’ Gun Bill

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Richard Watts and Cory Dawson (left) with members of UVM’s Community News Service

Full Disclosure

New class prepares community journalists to report the news B Y A NNE WAL L A CE ALLE N • anne@sevendaysvt.com

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ay Small wasn’t expecting to get rich when he moved to Vermont to buy and run the Hardwick Gazette in 2017. But he did like the idea of working with reporters, handing out story assignments and righting the kind of small-town wrongs that can be corrected by the media spotlight.

Five years later, Small’s team of freelance writers has dissolved, leaving him with one correspondent who is paid $40 per story to cover Hardwick and Wolcott.

Unwilling to pay another correspondent, Small has turned to college students and community volunteers to serve as his news writers.

While their work doesn’t always hew to standard journalism practices — his volunteers sometimes report on events they themselves are involved in — Small said he knows that people in town appreciate the newspaper.

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“They come up and tell me it’s providing a public service,” he said.

The Gazette exemplifies the fight for survival faced by community newspapers across Vermont and the country. In the last two decades, the advertising that pays a newspaper’s bills has shifted to social media and elsewhere online. Between 2005 and 2020, the U.S. lost one-fourth — 2,100 — of its newspapers. During roughly the same time, the number of reporters and editors employed by newspapers dropped from 71,000 to 35,000, according to a 2020 report on local news from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Unable to afford paid reporters, community weeklies such as the Gazette struggle to cover the news at all or rely on volunteers with no training in how to do the job.

Enter the University of Vermont. Building on a 3-year-old journalism program for

undergraduates, in February the school launched a series of free online classes for anyone interested in learning how to write for local newspapers.

Participants who follow through and volunteer at a local media outlet can get free coaching and editing help from the experienced editors employed by the UVM program.

“The biggest need is covering local government and the important things happening at the local level that help citizens be informed,” Richard Watts, the program’s director, said. “Right now, we rely on Front Porch Forum for that, but that really tends to be: Whoever has an opinion submits it.”

Watts, a senior lecturer and director of UVM’s Center for Research on Vermont, started the school’s undergraduate FULL DISCLOSURE

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B Y K EV I N M C C A L L U M kevin@sevendaysvt.com On Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill that would have ensured that people couldn’t buy firearms unless they passed a federal background check, but he signaled willingness to work with lawmakers on “a more reasonable standard.”

The legislation, S.30, sought to close the so-called “Charleston loophole” that allows people to buy guns if the Federal Bureau of Investigation hasn’t finished a required background check within three days. The bill would have made someone wait until the background check was complete, regardless of how long it took.

In his veto message, Scott instead proposed a seven-day waiting period, which he said would better balance people’s Second Amendment rights with the federal government’s need to complete the required checks.

“I’m willing to work with the Legislature to find a path forward that gives the federal government more time to fulfill its obligations to complete background checks, without denying law-abiding citizens of their right to a fair and reasonable process,” Scott wrote.

Closing the “Charleston loophole” has been a top priority for gun-control advocates for several years. The gap in gun regulations is how a 21-year-old white supremacist was able to buy the .45-caliber pistol that he used to kill nine members of a Bible study group at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C., in 2015.

Anyone who wants to purchase a firearm must first pass a background check under the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Most such checks involve instant approval, while others take more time.

If, after three days, the system has not issued a “red flag” denying the person the right to purchase the gun, the purchase is allowed.

Vermont lawmakers debated how long to extend the period, some proposing 15 days, others 30. They ultimately decided to make the waiting period indefinite. Potential buyers in Vermont would not be approved until the federal system approved them for the purchase, however long it took.

But Scott said this placed an unfair burden on citizens.

“Instead of holding the federal government accountable to complete the background check in a timely manner, it shifts all the burden away from government — where responsibility was intentionally placed in federal law — entirely onto the citizen,” Scott wrote in his message. m

Take Two

On Town Meeting Day, Burlington voters will again consider new city spending — and a tax hike

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urlington voters will consider intact and address deferred maintenance approving a higher municipal tax that will become costlier the longer it’s rate when they cast ballots this ignored.

Town Meeting Day, the first proposed “If you like the variety and the level rate hike in three years. of services the city provides and Mayor Miro Weinberger says don’t want to see that change, the 4-cent increase will help we need to change the tax rate,” Weinberger said, close a projected $7 million adding that voting down budget hole created by historically high inflathe capital bond would put tion, new spending and more pressure on future pandemic-related revenue budgets. “People need to understand there will not shortfalls.

A $23.8 million capital be major savings as a result bond on the ballot also asks of a ‘no’ vote.”

Inflation is by far the taxpayers to spend more. biggest driver of the city’s The bond would pay for sidewalks and the purchase budget woes, accounting for $5.25 million of the of new fire trucks, among other things, and is a anticipated $7 million gap. The cost of goods and slimmed-down version of a $40 million bond that services in the U.S. has failed in a special December risen by 7.5 percent since election. Meanwhile, a $25.9 January 2021, which has million plan to fix up six made it more expensive blocks of Main Street is also for the city to purchase on the ballot, but it would supplies and materials not increase taxes since the and to provide employee debt would be repaid with benefits. The city is also in other revenues. the midst of bargaining four If passed by a two-thirds union contracts that expire majority of voters, the in June and is expecting to capital bond would cost the pay larger cost-of-living owner of a median-priced increases than in previous home — about $380,000 — years, the mayor said. an additional $36 in fiscal The city also wants year 2023 and $89 when $1.75 million to pay for “equity investments” the cost peaks in 2025. The 4-cent general tax rate meant to address systemic increase, which requires inequality. That spending, currently funded by federal a simple majority to pass, DOU G HOFFMAN would cost the same homemoney, includes paying owner about $150 more in property taxes seasonal workers more; compensating in 2023. board and commission members; and Weinberger said a state surplus in the adding seven staffers to the city’s Office education fund could provide relief that of Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. would actually decrease taxes overall. The new positions — which include an But that depends on the legislature, and anti-racism curriculum manager and two voters won’t know for certain before they public health equity staffers — account head to the polls; Burlington started mail- for $1.25 million of the budget gap. ing ballots earlier this month, and Town Created in September 2019, the office Meeting Day is on Tuesday, March 1. will soon lose its director, Tyeastia Green, As in December, some residents are who plans to resign as of March 10. Green wary of saying yes to higher taxes. Many began her two-year tenure as the office’s are still reeling from last year’s citywide sole employee; now she oversees an office reassessment, which left most homeown- of 14. ers with a higher tax bill. But Weinberger said the spending will keep city services TAKE TWO » P.18

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Despite Ruling, GlobalFoundries to Move Ahead With Power Plan B Y KEVI N MCCAL LU M kevin@sevendaysvt.com Semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries said on Monday that it will press on with plans to create its own electric utility, despite a ruling from regulators that the company would not be exempt from state renewable energy rules.

“To us, this is a key step forward,” said Ken McAvey, general manager of the massive Essex Junction factory known as “Fab 9.” “We’re committed to following the renewable energy standards and have already committed to set the bar even higher.”

The Malta, N.Y.-based chip maker wants to better control its energy costs by running its 725-acre Essex Junction campus as a “self-managed utility” instead of buying its electricity from Green Mountain Power.

That effort seemed to suffer a setback last week when the Public Utility Commission ruled that it didn’t have the authority to waive regulations requiring utilities to sell increasingly cleaner, more renewable electricity to consumers. GlobalFoundries initially indicated that it was “disappointed with the decision” and would figure out next steps.

On Monday, McAvey noted that the PUC also ruled that it does have the authority to let GlobalFoundries become its own power provider and purchase electricity on the wholesale power market.

GlobalFoundries didn’t ask for an exemption from Vermont’s renewable energy standard because it wanted to buy dirty power, McAvey said, but rather because the rules seemed intended for utilities that sell power to retail customers.

“We don’t intend to be a power company,” McAvey said. “We’re not going to sell power. We’re in the semiconductor business. That’s what we’re passionate about.”

The company pays about twice as much for electricity in Vermont as it does for its factories in New York, which has a long history of providing favorable power rates to manufacturers.

Company officials have argued that in order to remain competitive and attract future investment in the former IBM facility in Vermont, they need to rein in costs by closely controlling their power supply.

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Cory Dawson teaching UVM students

Full Disclosure « P.14 reporting and documentary storytelling program in 2019. It has grown quickly into a de facto journalism school with the companion purpose of bolstering local news reporting in Vermont. With a team of professional editors to guide them, students are deployed to selectboard and school board meetings for about a dozen local newspapers, including the Hardwick Gazette, the Barton Chronicle and the Shelburne News. The program, known as the Community News Service and which is expected to have 40 students this semester, also produces an online newspaper devoted to Winooski news.

Watts got the idea for the new, open-toall online class when Lori Augustyniak, the publisher of the Cabot Chronicle, asked him about training opportunities. Neither she nor the paper’s editor had had any journalism experience before starting the monthly.

Augustyniak tried to register for the UVM class, but it filled up too quickly. She said she’d like more guidance about the ethics of covering news in a small town where reporters can end up writing stories about people they know.

“How do you cover your neighbors in an issue that might be a little contentious?” she asked. “As a newspaper publisher, I want to make sure our reporters would be able to handle that.”

You don’t need a formal degree in journalism to work in the business, according

to Cory Dawson, who teaches the class — only curiosity, a sharp eye for detail and a sense of fairness.

There’s clearly an interest. A few hours after registration opened for the first class, News Fundamentals + Intro, all 20 slots were filled with teachers, librarians and volunteer journalists. Another two dozen or so people were on a waiting list for the next six weekly sessions, which will include instruction on such basics as interviewing techniques, how to write a news story, working a beat and journalism ethics.

In his first class, on February 1, Dawson explained to the Zoom participants that community newspapers can keep local municipalities connected and accountable. Indeed, many of the students told Dawson they hoped to write for local newspapers because they felt existing news outlets weren’t covering the stories they wanted to see, including the workings of local government.

A reporter’s job, he told them, involves more than sitting through and summarizing selectboard meetings and sporting events. Selecting what’s newsworthy requires judgment, institutional memory and a genuine desire to understand the inner workings of a place.

Among other questions, he addressed the issue of what to do when a source asks to review or edit a story.

“I admit that I have asked this,” one of the students responded.

While it’s fine to make sure a fact is correct, Dawson replied, it’s not OK to check in to see whether the source likes the story. The reporter’s first responsibility is to the reader, he explained.

“This is a matter of fairness, a matter of integrity. It [would give] the source who is requesting this a lot of unfair influence over the piece,” he said. “Your motive is to make sure the story is clear and informative, not to placate anybody.”

Digging is often necessary to find out what is going on behind the press releases and official announcements that flow out of government offices, he continued.

Dawson explained that many of the tools are free, including Google’s advanced search features, which allow the user to narrow a query into a specific domain, such as vermont.gov. He walked his students through the process of finding newspaper articles published before the internet on websites such as newspapers. com and Barrons.com. He also detailed LexisNexis, a subscriber-only research site used in many newsrooms and available free of charge at some public libraries.

The most critical of these tools, Dawson said, is the public records request any individual can make to state or federal offices for an array of documents, including texts, emails, notes and calendars.

“They inevitably land more information than … expected,” Dawson said.

He went on to cover some practices for

successful interviewing, including how to on the selectboard, you should not be discuss what “off the record” means with reporting about the selectboard.” a member of the public.

But editors who employ volunteers It was all useful info for Ken Signo- don’t always have that luxury. rello, an unpaid reporter for the Essex “The trouble is, who the heck is going ReTorter, a monthly print newsletter that to become a reporter?” Signorello asked, started up three months after the Essex acknowledging that it might be difficult Reporter newspaper went online-only in for a reader who knows him well to April 2020. believe he can view the town-village Signorello and the ReTorter’s editor, discussion objectively.

Irene Wrenner, were prompted to start He also knows that most newspapers the publication after years of involve- can’t afford to pay a living wage: “There’s ment in the local dispute around only us. There’s nobody else willing to merging the town and village of Essex do the job.”

Junction. Wrenner, a former chair of The News Fundamentals course, the Essex Selectboard, is well known which Dawson plans to repeat in early in town as a longtime, vocal opponent spring, is there to educate people who of the merger, which was rejected by want to learn more about journalism and voters last year. She’s paying provide professional guidance out of her own pocket to have to those already doing the 2,000 copies of the four-page work. paper printed and dropped “If you are doing commuoff on doorsteps. nity journalism like this, a The paper covers selectsolid foundation can really get board races and other local people off on the right foot,” news, as well as a new effort Dawson said.

But can it save a paper such to completely separate the village of Essex Junction from as the 133-year-old Hardwick the town.

Gazette? In 2010, the paper Wrenner said the time she was robust enough to cover spent on the selectboard helps the biggest embezzlement her to explain what’s going on case in Vermont history, when more clearly. Signorello, too, employee Joyce Bellavance is a well-known opponent of stole $1.67 million from the the merger. But the two claim Hardwick Electric Departthat they can write about the ment. Ten years later, in spring news objectively, despite their 2020, the Gazette discontinued CORY DAWSON involvement in it. its print edition; late last year, “I cover it from this perspecits historic downtown building tive of: Darn it, we have to have the fourth went on the market. estate holding people’s feet to the fire, When Small published a call for because the average well-meaning resident volunteer correspondents, about a dozen who comes to the meeting is overwhelmed people from neighboring towns signed by the tsunami of information and the up, and he met with them in January to go intimidating environment that is set in the over some newswriting tips. The volunboardroom,” Wrenner said. “The whole teers prefer to write about community setting is not user-friendly.” She’s on the events and don’t want to cover selectwaiting list for Dawson’s course. board and school board meetings, Small Most community newspapers aim said, so he’s given up on providing local to be objective. Dawson detailed how government coverage of those outlying professional reporters are prohibited towns for the time being. from having any financial or other interSmall is relying on volunteers and est in the topics they cover; if the connec- student reporters this year as he applies tion is unavoidable, the paper publishes for nonprofit status for the Gazette and a disclosure. looks for other ways to keep the paper The Essex ReTorter is not the only going. Right now, he and his wife are local media outlet in Vermont with subsidizing it, but they can’t do that such conflicts. Thetford’s weekly online forever. Using volunteers might allow Sidenote is run by a former selectboard him to publish enough news to spark member and staffed by a current member. donations, he said.

While Watts supports the idea of “The idea sinks or swims on the propovolunteers contributing stories to news- sition that people want to read about their papers, he warned against having public town, and in order to have that continue, officials write those stories. some of them are willing to write about “Journalists should not be personally their town,” he said. “If that’s not true, involved in the story that they are cover- or not sufficiently true, then this and any ing,” he said in an interview. “If you’re number of other papers will close.” m

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news Take Two « P.15 If approved, the 4-cent tax increase would collect $2.2 million. To raise the rest of the needed $7 million, the city would use $1.2 million in federal coronavirus relief cash and $3.5 million in revenue from sources such as building and event permits, as well as inspection fees that Weinberger expects will bounce back as the pandemic winds down. The city will set aside additional recovery funds as a backup.

If voters pass the $23.8 million capital bond, the city would pair it with about $111 million in state and federal grants, federal infrastructure dollars, and other sources to complete a lengthy list of projects. A $4 million chunk would go toward fixing up city buildings such as fire stations, the BCA Center on Church Street and Fletcher Free Library. But even that would only address a fraction of the need, officials say.

If the bond fails, the city estimates that it would spend $500,000 a year on

emergency repairs, the equivalent of adding 1 cent to the tax rate.

Memorial Auditorium would receive $1 million, a vast reduction from the $10 million the city hoped that voters would approve in December for the decrepit building. The money would be used to heat the structure and pay for various assessments that would help determine its future use. Other portions of the bond money would rehab aging sidewalks, fix up city parks, and match state and federal grant funds for transportation projects.

The impact of the two ballot items on taxpayers could be less if the city found other funding sources between now and when the budget is approved in June, or if the costs of services were lower than expected. In that case, the tax rate increase could end up being less than 4 cents, Weinberger said, noting that the city hasn’t always used its full taxing authority in the past.

“It is one of our most significant responsibilities to be very careful with the taxpayers’ dollars,” he said. “We don’t spend their money unless we have to.”

Weinberger says an anticipated 7 percent reduction in the education

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tax would offset the city’s tax increase and taxes might go down. Delaney said she actually result in an overall tax decrease. could pay for a tax increase, but she’s In that scenario, school officials say the concerned that the city is becoming unafdistrict’s $98.2 million school budget fordable for many, especially with a large would cost the average homeowner about bond to build a new high school expected $300 less year over year — even though it on the ballot in November. represents a 13.1 percent increase in perDelaney wouldn’t share how she’ll pupil spending. vote on the tax increase, though she did But that calculation is based on a say she’s conflicted about the capital bond. scenario that’s anything but certain. The She supports buying fire trucks and an 7 percent dip relies on the emergency service radio state applying its entire $90 system but wonders why million surplus in the educathe city is seeking money tion fund toward property for sidewalks when tax relief. Gov. Phil Scott, voters approved millions though, has recommended for those upgrades in using only $45 million for 2016. (City officials have that purpose. said that previous bond In December, state educacovered five years of sidetion officials suggested that walk repairs, and more school districts be conservaare needed.) tive in estimating tax rates “I wish it was a line A B B EY D U K E by assuming that none of the item [vote], because I surplus would be used for would like to vote for tax relief, according to emails obtained by those,” Delaney said of the public safety Seven Days. items. “I will have to seriously weigh what Burlington school officials did the they put in with it.” opposite. The school budget item on the Old North End resident Doug Hoffman ballot even includes a statement that questioned the timing of the vote, saying its spending plan “could produce” a people are still shell-shocked from the lower tax rate. property reassessment. He suggested that Will Senning, director of the city put off some of its spending; he elections for the Vermont plans to vote against both ballot items.

Secretary of State’s Office, said “Down the road, it might cost a little such language could “possibly more, but they keep asking the people to implicate” a state statute that make sacrifices for their plans, and I’d bars “improper influence” of voters, like to see the city make some sacrifices but that a court would have to decide sometimes for us,” Hoffman said. the matter. He said his office doesn’t Abbey Duke, a New North End resihave jurisdiction over local elections. dent, plans to vote for both ballot items Burlington School District because she thinks the city needs to keep superintendent Tom Flana- up with inflation, pay city workers a livable gan defended the ballot wage and upgrade failing infrastructure. language, saying the district Duke is concerned about the cost of living has included tax rate esti- in Burlington but said the issue isn’t solved mates on previous ballots. He by “nickel and diming” the city. said officials have been clear “I understand the reaction that people about how the uncertainty have of feeling like an increase in taxes in around the education fund this climate is not affordable, but I think surplus could affect local tax we will only pay for it down the road if we rates. don’t invest now,” Duke said.

“We felt it was appropriWeinberger agreed that a “no” vote ate to include this language would be costly. Instead of financing because this year it is more fire trucks and the radio system over the challenging to succinctly bond’s 20-year life span, the city would describe how the District’s have to lease the equipment for a shorter budget will impact the period at a higher cost. Without matchcommunity,” Flanagan said ing grant funds from the bond, the city in a written statement. “We would have to build them into the general feel this gives voters a better fund, the mayor said — which would mean understanding by provid- higher taxes. ing more information.”

And that’s just one ballot item. If the tax Leslie Delaney, a 38-year rate vote fails, too, the city would have to city resident, isn’t reassured by comb every department’s budget for cuts.

Flanagan’s explanation and said “Everything will be on the table,” Weinshe’s appalled that the city is “selling” its berger said. “It will not be a catastrophe, tax increase on the premise that school but it will be a major challenge.” m

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Winooski, Montpelier will allow noncitizens to cast ballots on Town Meeting Day, but few have signed up B Y CH E L SEA ED GAR • chelsea@sevendaysvt.com JAMES BUCK

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rashant Singh first came to the U.S. from India on a work visa in 2012.

For the past eight years, he’s lived in Winooski, where he owns a house, pays taxes and sends his three children to local schools. He has served on a handful of city committees; in 2018, he helped push the school district to expand winter bus services so that students who lived on the other side of town wouldn’t have to walk on icy roads.

But Singh’s application for permanent legal residency has languished in bureaucracy, and it likely will be at least five more years before he gains full citizenship, he said. His zest for civic participation hasn’t had an outlet at the polls until this year, when the cities of Winooski and Montpelier will allow noncitizens to cast ballots in local elections.

Singh, along with some 600 other Winooski residents, is now eligible to participate in Town Meeting Day. He’s unequivocally stoked. “I’m really, really excited to finally be able to have a voice,” said Singh, who was a member of the city commission that advocated for what is known as all-resident voting. “I do everything that is done by a citizen. I think I should get some rights, some sort of privileges that I can enjoy.”

Two weeks before Town Meeting Day, though, Singh was one of just eight noncitizen voters who had registered in Winooski. Despite the city’s outreach efforts, proponents of all-resident voting say that cultural, technological and linguistic divides have kept turnout low.

“Some people have a lot of trauma and fear from back home,” said Tul Niroula, one of eight multilingual liaisons who work with New American families in the school district. “They’re skeptical. We can’t just tell them to go out and vote.”

Winooski boasts the most diverse population in the state: More than a quarter of its 8,000 residents speak a language other than English, according to U.S. Census data, and the city is also home to Vermont’s largest refugee population. Irene Webster, a candidate for the Winooski City Council, believes that more targeted education efforts are necessary to make civic life accessible to New Americans, particularly those who are still learning English.

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“They’ve been given a basic overview of the process of registering to vote, but I don’t think many of them have really grasped it,” said Webster, who works as a case manager for AALV, a nonprofit that supports New Americans living in Vermont. “They need ongoing support in order to make informed decisions, because they’re still vulnerable members of society.”

Only U.S. citizens can cast state and federal ballots, but 15 municipalities across the country allow noncitizen voting in local elections. On last year’s Town Meeting Day, Winooski became the second Vermont city to take that step; Montpelier passed a similar ballot measure in 2018.

(Burlington voters rejected all-resident voting in 2015; when the issue resurfaced in 2020, the city council punted it to a committee.)

Changes to local voting policy require a charter amendment, which must win legislative — and gubernatorial — approval before the new rules can take effect. Gov. Phil Scott vetoed Winooski and Montpelier’s proposed charter changes last June, citing concerns about inconsistencies in election policy across the state.

City officials presenting the budget proposal at the Winooski Senior Center last Thursday

A few weeks later, lawmakers overrode Scott’s veto by a 103-47 vote, extending the franchise to new voters in both cities beginning this Town Meeting Day. The Winooski and Montpelier charter amendments expanded voting rights against the backdrop of former president Donald Trump’s attacks on state and local election officials and his baseless claims of voter fraud. Last year, as Republicanled legislatures in 19 states passed laws restricting voting rights, the Vermont GOP and the Republican National Committee sued Montpelier and Winooski, alleging that the cities had violated the state constitution by granting noncitizens the right to vote.

In court filings, a lawyer with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office argued that the suits had no merit and that the state constitution contains no statute prohibiting noncitizen voting in local elections. Both cities petitioned to have the suits dismissed. A Washington County judge will hear the Montpelier case on March 31; no court date has been set for the Winooski suit.

The local discourse, meanwhile, has been much more subdued. “I haven’t heard a peep around here,” said Montpelier City Clerk John Odum, who was named as a

defendant in the Republicans’ suit. “The folks who voted against it were a clear minority, and they didn’t seem to feel that strongly about it, except for the two guys who sued me.” (Those two guys are Montpelier residents Charles Ferry and Maurice Martineau, who joined the state GOP and RNC as plaintiffs; Winooski resident Douglas Weston is a plaintiff in the suit against his city.)

During a recent city council candidate forum in Winooski, two of the five hopefuls criticized all-resident voting. David Xavier Wallace, who is also campaigning for school board on the platform that all books containing references to human sexuality should be banned from classrooms, said he would like to repeal the policy.

“The people that are U.S. citizens by birthright and those that took the time to become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process … we disenfranchise those people by diluting their vote,” he said.

Another candidate, Chad Bushway, suggested that all-resident voting might be “dangerous.”

“Not everyone in the world has good intentions for us,” he said.

But Aurora Hurd, who is also running for one of the two open seats on the Winooski City Council, doesn’t think that

VERY ACTIVELY PURCHASING the upcoming election will be a refer- Hecker, the communications and develendum on all-resident voting. “It could opment director for the school district. become a flash point, but I really haven’t Multilingual liaisons, such as Niroula, seen that happen yet,” said Hurd, who already have strong relationships within supports all-resident voting. the community, Hecker explained, which Earlier this week, Hurd knocked makes them ideal conduits for informaon doors on Elm Street in Winooski tion about participating in local elections. and, with the help of two multilingual When the city first mailed out ballots in community members, handed out trans- early February, the school district sent lated voter registration instructions. recorded phone messages from the “Even if someone decides not to vote for liaisons in more than nine languages me, at least they’ll have the information and dialects, including Swahili, Somali, they need,” Hurd said.

Nepali, Vietnamese, Burmese, French, On a Saturday in mid-February, the Arabic, Kirundi and Pashto, to offer help City of Winooski held an informational with the registration process.

MAT T session for newly eligible voters “I think our outreach could HE W TH OR at the O’Brien Community SE have been stronger, as a N Center. About two city and as a school dozen people showed district,” Hecker up, Mayor Kristine acknowledged. “But Lott said, and a few we have to start filled out voter somewhere.” applications on There’s also the spot. the rather fundaIn Montpemental problem lier, four people of making the minutiae of munichave registered so far under the ipal politics digestible in any language. all-resident policy, Webster, the Winooski according to Odum, the city clerk. The state City Council candidate, was recently asked to read capital, population 7,500, is much more demographithe Town Meeting Day cally homogenous than ballot in Swahili on local Winooski; just 4 percent of access television. “I was residents were born outside thinking the whole time, the U.S., and fewer than 4 This is a lot of jargon. Who percent speak a language is going to understand other than English at home. this?” Webster said. “Even Thirty Afghan refugees — I had trouble understand20 adults and 10 children — ing it.” Last Thursday have recently been resettled evening, a city and school in the city. budget presentation at the Montpelier will offer Winooski Senior Center translated ballots in Spandrew just seven people, all ish and Pashto, one of of whom were city officials the languages spoken in or school board members.

Afghanistan. Beyond that, And for many newly Odum said he’s not aware enfranchised residents, of any city-led initiatives to Niroula said, the barriers court potential voters. to casting a ballot aren’t TU L N IROU L A “Myself and a couple simply logistical. In individuals have promoted communities where the it on Front Porch Forum, but my scars of political violence run deep, the approach has been just to treat potential very notion of participating in an elecnoncitizen voters as our more standard tion can be fraught with trauma. When voters,” Odum said. “I know Winooski Niroula recently met with a group of has done some specific outreach, but we parents, he said, two women told him may not have the bandwidth to do that.” they wouldn’t register because they’re In Winooski, the only school district still haunted by memories of family in Vermont where students of color members who were imprisoned for make up the majority, some New Ameri- voting in their home countries. can households lack the technological “I explained to them that this is our know-how to navigate the city’s online right, that there won’t be any problem,” resources for new voters.

Niroula said. “But a lot of them still aren’t “A lot of our parents don’t have any comfortable. To make people understand, experience using computers,” said Emily I think, it will take time.” m

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GREEN WAS DISLOYAL TO MAYOR

[“Tyeastia Green, Burlington’s Racial Equity Director, to Resign,” February 15, online] was too one-sided. We only heard from Green supporters. I’m no Mayor Miro Weinberger fan, in part because of how he has treated the white community since her hiring. He seems to think that we are immoral people who need to be clubbed into submission while he forces us to accept his authoritarian equity justice crusade.

One of the mayor’s greatest failures was reneging on appointing the most competent person to manage the policing contracts. Under intense and belligerent pressure from Green’s supporters, he was forced to appoint her to manage the contract deliverables. Her skills proved lacking. The failure of the Talitha Consults report was on her.

Seven Days regurgitates that story in a way that accuses the mayor. He had good reason to raise the issue of Green’s lack of neutrality. In David Goodman’s March 31 “Vermont Conversation” podcast, Green brought up Adolf Hitler and David Duke when discussing the Burlington police.

What other department head wouldn’t have been fired for arrogantly humiliating her boss on the WCAX evening news?

VTDigger.org reported that “her tenure with the city was ... marked by public disagreements with Weinberger.”

We may never know the truth behind her leaving, but for something closer to the truth, see her white-hating interview on CCTV from December 15, 2020, and the David Goodman interview she did just a couple of days after her jaw-dropping performance on WCAX. Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale asked: How did Green stay this long? I wonder why she wasn’t fired long ago.

Marianne Ward

BURLINGTON

FUN WITH MASKS

I enjoyed Bryan Pfeiffer’s photo essay and musings on mask litter [“Fallout: What Stories Do Stray Masks Tell?” February 16]. I have been documenting mask litter since August 2020 with 150-plus photos on my Instagram highlights (@o.m.ghee).

We use similar camera angles to capture the gritty ruggedness of a forgotten mask, often with a picturesque background.

On Halloween, I took it to a whole new level with a larger-than-life mask costume, including a brief stint lying on Church Street in cold rain, which resulted in an EMT call. I was fine and chatting with passersby, but someone mistook me for an “unresponsive person” and called 22

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Emily Heymann

WATERBURY

ONE FOR THE BOOKS

Thanks for the informative article about the potential funding for capital projects at libraries [“Leaky Roofs, Moldy Windows: State Library Department Seeks $15.9 Million for Repairs,” February 14, online].

It gave the trustees of our local library all the necessary information to begin talking about next steps in an area that we hadn’t dreamed to consider until now. They all read through and digested it before our most recent meeting. That speaks to your coverage.

Thanks, and fingers crossed that our local libraries receive help with all the deferred maintenance and accessibility issues that need to be addressed!

Kate Hunter

ORWELL

‘HYPOCRISY ON TOP OF HYPOCRISY’

Let me get this straight: A letter writer who farms dairy cattle and sheep calls out the hypocrisy of homeowners who made their money in oil and gas for suing farmers for causing algae blooms in Lake Champlain [Feedback, “Hypocrisy, Anyone?” February 2].

Meanwhile, the algae blooms and CO2 rises as hypocrisy piles on top of hypocrisy on top of hypocrisy, from cattle/sheep farmer to oil and gas investors to large agricultural farms — and, yes, to this letter writer, too, who drives a car, uses technology and has not been able to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony.

The word for this condition is “futility,” meaning none of us is exempt. Even if you live under a rock and have an ant as your best friend, the negative ecological effects due to humans as a species will continue.

Martin White

CROWN POINT, N.Y.

CARTOON RESPONSE

[Re From the Publisher: “Buckle Up,” January 26]: I don’t think that most people mean to be nasty when they don’t understand what a stereotype is and why perpetuating stereotypes harms us all. Everyone gradually absorbs stereotypes unconsciously, often from the media. That’s one reason those in the media — cartoonists and publishers included — need to have superhuman perceptions to present Truth, not just “the truth.”

Tree Rowse Spaulding

BURLINGTON

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Christine Staffa

UNDERHILL

‘PERFECT FIT’

I feel the need to respond to the letter writer of “Wrong Spot for Lingerie Ad” [Feedback, January 26] with a shoutout for L’ivresse Lingerie. L’ivresse is a woman-owned local business, every bit as much as Girlington Garage.

A DEM FOR BENNING

There are so many Republicans and Republican “values” that are incredibly damaging and dangerous that it is rather surreal to write in support of one [“Benning Launches

LG Bid by Promising to Be a ‘Cheerleader’ for Vermont,” January 17, online]. But I have observed Sen. Joe Benning at work, read his work and appreciated him right off the bat.

I think that the future of politics in the U.S. is a shift away from strictly voting along party lines regardless of impact or effect. I also think that there is a big difference between the specifics of compromise versus consensus, so I welcome someone who is up front, realistic and specific about their position; who will not be politically correct just for the sake of it; and who is always ready to check their privilege.

I think that the future of U.S. politics will be more about how values are being applied and the impact of that application rather than about blind partisanship. For instance, keep taxes low, yes, except for corporations and the super rich who own majority shares in them. Personal responsibility and liberties, always! Except when it is actually a question of outdated and inaccessible civic infrastructure, outright criminality, or denial of reality or science (the pandemic revealed plenty of that).

Smaller, efficient and well-supported government infrastructure is the idea, and, despite knowledge to the contrary, I fully agree with Benning that Vermont has a large number of people with integrity and civility.

Joy Yonan-Renold

WINOOSKI

‘CARE’ ABOUT LANGUERAND

Great to see a real effort to preserve and follow the old-fashioned approach to the news — fact-based journalism free of political preaching [“Capitol Offense,” February 2]!

Nicholas Languerand’s story is relevant on many fronts. One of these involves the underclasses in Vermont and throughout the United Sates. A “culture of poverty” was identified in the ’60s by anthropologist-sociologist Oscar Lewis.

U.S. senator Bobby Kennedy made it one of his major reforms and, had he lived, would have helped to remedy some of the problems that people in this group faced.

The problems that exist within Vermont’s poor and the intergenerational character of these problems have been ignored. It is time to include these groups among the new categories now being given such full attention and support.

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Regardless of race, and of old and new gender categories and realities, it’s time for the experts — the new and the old bureaucratic structures, the state employees and the nonprofit organizations, the academic and the literary elites — to give these people their due.

An old Vermonter, whose family has been here for a very long time, explained why so many supported Trump: “They just feel that nobody cares about them.”

Let’s care about all who suffer the consequences of poverty in this proud state!

W. McCarthy

BURLINGTON

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[Re “Coyote Loophole?” February 16]: Coyotes self-regulate their population, a well-known fact that hunters and their laws supporting wanton killing of them ignore. Kill more of the animals, and they’ll reproduce to fill the void. Leave them be, and they’ll control pack size to fit the availability of game that generally doesn’t include the animals that hunters think coyotes prey on.

Get these intelligent critters back on to S.281 and S.201 and amend the legislation to prohibit hunting during pup-raising season, when pup survival barely reaches 50 percent without hunter invasion.

development in ... the southeast quadrant.” We did not remove any development potential from that part of our city. By far, most of these acres were already protected by state and federal statute because there are wetlands and forests on them.

Please have a look at the February 10 article in the Other Paper, which quotes South Burlington’s planning director in full. He explains that the land was not buildable to begin with and that the old and new rules allow the same number of homes. Development patterns had established two to three homes per acre; we will now see at least four homes per acre in the southeast quadrant — homes with smaller footprints and solar-ready roofs. Edgar’s article claims that the new density is now one home per acre, which is patently false.

Because of the new regulations, there is a better chance that more affordable FIL E : LU KE homes will be developed.

EA S I had explained this to Edgar when she interviewed me. However, she chose not to include my input. Therefore, I again encourage Edgar to contact Paul Conner, who could help her understand what the new regulations do. Perhaps she should have asked more questions to begin with. Journalistic standards include fact-checking and the use of multiple sources.

Because the article contains numerous inaccuracies, I believe that Seven Days should publish a correction or retraction.

LYNDONVILLE

Meaghan Emery

SOUTH BURLINGTON

SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCILOR RESPONDS…

In response to Chelsea Edgar’s February 9 “Zoned Out,” South Burlington’s new land rules will not “significantly curtail

Emery is vice chair of the South Burlington City Council.

Editor’s note: According to South Burlington planning and zoning director

Paul Conner, whom Edgar did interview for the story, the new regulations will allow for 350 fewer homes in the affected southeast quadrant zoning area, a net reduction in development potential.

In addition, Conner clarified, the new zoning regulations would allow for more development on large parcels of land.

But on single-acre parcels, as the story stated, the regulations permit 1.2 units of housing — in effect, a single-family home.

SOBU LAND GRAB

My family, longtime residents and public servants of South Burlington, experienced the same hurdles as others mentioned in “Zoned Out” [February 9] when trying to develop the remaining 60 acres of very valuable Spear Street farmland. The city determined many years ago that it wanted to own the land as a park, and, ultimately, we ended up selling to it versus facing the mounting legal bills to fight the city and neighbors. Some may feel that we still received substantial money from the sale, but it was minimal compared to what it was worth as developable land for future residents. It is OK for Rosanne Greco and other neighbors fighting development to live in homes that were once my grandfather’s working farmland, but no one else should have that choice?

Many long-standing South Burlington families like the Nowlands and the Longs rely on their land for retirement. I wonder how the city council and other residents supporting this would feel if the general public had a voice in how they spent their retirement funds?

Patricia Underwood Weaver

MILTON

GETTING REAL ESTATE

I am confused. There are residents in South Burlington’s southeast quadrant who want

the city to prohibit anyone from building a house near theirs [“Zoned Out,” February 9]. They say it is for environmental reasons.

But what about the impact their homes are having on that land? It seems that if they were concerned about preservation, they would move away from that natural area, remove the buildings and not allow any future owners to build there. Instead, they want the city to prohibit the landowners around them from developing the land, thus raising the scarcity of rural homes in the city and making their properties much more valuable. Do I have it right?

Tom Bisson

BURLINGTON

STOP TOP COP

[Re “Sentence Served? Prosecutor Sarah George Offers Chance at Parole to Man Who Murdered His Wife in 1993,” January 26]: As Chittenden County state’s attorney, Sarah George is supposed to be our top cop. But how can we sleep at night knowing that our chief justice enforcer puts the rights of criminals above those of victims and their families?

When defending her decision to reverse Gregory Fitzgerald’s life sentence, George states that life sentences without the possibility of parole equate to lives “literally thrown away,” and she doesn’t believe in “throwing humans away.”

What exactly does George think Fitzgerald did to his wife, Amy, when he murdered her? Was her life not callously thrown away?

George has made it clear that she’s out to make a name for herself. Unfortunately, it comes at our expense.

George ran unopposed in 2018. I can only hope she has an opponent this year and that voters’ memories are stronger than her commitment to upholding the law.

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OBITUARIES Margaret “Maggie” Sherman

AUGUST 28, 1950FEBRUARY 16, 2022 BURLINGTON, VT. Maggie Sherman, noted community artist, B&B keeper, bon vivant, beloved friend and inspiration to many, departed for her next adventure on February 16, 2022.

She was born Margaret Cohen on August 28, 1950, in Nashville, Tenn., to Beatrice (Bernstein) and Percy Cohen.

After attending elementary and high school in Nashville, she attended LaSalle Junior College in Boston, Mass., and enrolled in the extensive art program at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, Calif.

Maggie moved to Vermont in 1973, residing in Montgomery until 1999, when she moved to Burlington.

Maggie was a pioneer in community art projects. She described herself as “an artist who has been making art in unexpected places since 1980, provoking people to think about their lives and their values.” She helped neighborhoods, friends and strangers alike create “legacy projects” that revitalized their community and celebrated place.

Maggie had many personae, often expressed through her various art forms.

“Masking Montgomery,” a face-casting and decorating project, allowed her to help that town’s residents unmask their lives and open up to each other and themselves.

As Honey the Professional Waitress (eggs and advice over easy), she broke the ice at numerous corporate functions and trade shows.

Her Handshake Project in eldercare facilities connected teens and seniors, creating empathy and understanding among participants.

Maggie received recognition for her casting work in the Smithsonian Magazine, the New Yorker and the Boston Globe. She was quoted as using the “get gooey and giggle approach to engage people and draw them into a process that breaks down barriers,

opens up the lines of communication, and gives people the courage to speak from their intuitive voice.”

It is from this voice that change occurs and leadership grows, Maggie believed.

Her workshop participants spanned social and economic milieux, from maximumsecurity prisons to corporate boardrooms.

Maggie gathered around

her a large community of friends and fans — artists and philosophers, hikers and swimmers, dancers, travelers, and fellow creative spirits.

She was known for her ready smile and laughter; brightred lipstick; quick wit and deep, intuitive responses; community building; and loyalty. She loved to travel, tango, meet new people and explore diverse cultures. She

enjoyed playing mah-jongg with friends and, while looking at her tiles, would frequently ask rhetorically, “What is the universe trying to tell me?”

Maggie was outspoken on any issue that might come up; you always knew her opinion.

But she was also interested in what others had to say. She listened carefully and respected everyone, regardless of age or situation. She liked to learn from others as much as her friends enjoyed learning from her. She had, among other things, abundant knowledge about cleaning products and household repairs.

Maggie opened One of a Kind Bed & Breakfast on Lakeview Terrace in Burlington in 2004 and quickly became known as the “Contessa of Comfort.” She described One of a Kind as “eclectic vernacular Victorian with a bit of Arts and Crafts.”

Guests could enjoy her lovely garden overlooking the bluff out to Lake Champlain.

Maggie’s friends and family, too, enjoyed many spectacular sunsets — and cocktails she called “tiny ’tinis” — while sitting at the edge of the bluff.

Maggie was also a community activist, rallying Lakeview Terrace residents for block parties, Shakespeare in the Street performances, yard sales and other events. She welcomed newcomers to the neighborhood and, continuing a practice that started when she was 6 or 7 years old in Nashville, she visited neighbors to learn who they were and what was going on in their lives. And then she kept them close.

Maggie is survived by her son, Andrew Sherman (Katherine Koriakin), and her grandson, Landon; her sister Henni Cohen (Lee Trucker); her brothers Bill Cohen (Sharon McDonald) and Henry Cohen (Nancy FriedmanCohen); her niece and nephews; cousins too numerous to name; and her cat, Miss Marble. She was predeceased by her French special companion, Gérard Rubaud.

A celebration of Maggie’s life will be held in the late spring in Burlington.

Elsie Skolfield

AUGUST 10, 1929-FEBRUARY 13, 2022 SHELBURNE, VT. Elsie (Ries) Skolfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at her home in Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt. Ellie was born on August 10, 1929, in Yonkers, N.Y., the youngest daughter of Waldo and Florence Ries. After the family moved to Wollaston, Mass., Ellie graduated from North Quincy High School in 1946 and Fay School for Women in Boston. She met her future husband, Charles Skolfield, while both were members of a Boston-area camera club. They were wed in Quincy in 1956 and settled in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., where their two daughters were born. In 1965, IBM transferred the family to Burlington, Vt., which became the family’s home.

When the University of Vermont created a two-year nursing degree program in 1971, Ellie enrolled. Upon graduating, she worked at UVM Medical Center, where she stayed for 20 years, most of them spent in the psychiatric unit.

She was a dedicated employee and became an advocate for mental health and underserved communities throughout Vermont.

She was a charter member of Faith United Methodist Church in South Burlington and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington since 1984. Ellie volunteered for JUMP, COTS, hospice, Vermont Nursing Association, and many support groups and committees associated with Unitarian Universalist Church.

Retirement for Ellie meant becoming more active; she took up kayaking at the age of 65, with her last trip on her 90th birthday. She traveled extensively with various ministry groups and as a Road Scholar with Elderhostel and loved to meet new people. She became an active member of the community at Wake Robin, where she moved after Charlie’s death in 1999. At Wake Robin, she volunteered on many committees and was a faithful friend, making sure she stopped to visit many people on her walks around the Wake Robin community and trails.

Ellie is survived by her daughters, Emily Skolfield (Roy Knight) and Susan Huston; and her four grandchildren, Keith, Caitlin and Adam Huston, and Christopher Knight.

She also leaves a sister, Virginia Ries Shimer Starling, and two nephews, Donald Shimer Jr. and Peter Shimer; her cousin Stanley Ries; and other nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family hopes you will consider making a donation to a mental health organization in your area or a charity of your choice.

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lifelines OBITUARIES Roy Neuer

MAY 2, 1936DECEMBER 27, 2021 SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. Roy Neuer, formerly of South Burlington, Vt., died on Monday, December 27, 2021, with his wife, Shirley Wolfe, by his bedside at Birchwood Rehab and Healthcare in Burlington, Vt. He was 85 years old.

Roy had been receiving skilled and dedicated medical care for a month from the University of Vermont Home Health & Hospice medical staff. We give our special thanks to Matt Lieb, LPN, who was very attentive to Roy’s needs and communicated so well with family members.

Roy was born in New York, N.Y., on May 2, 1936, to Hilda (Knipp) Neuer and Jacob Neuer. Both parents immigrated to the United States during the 1920s from separate areas of Germany, following their siblings who had arrived earlier. Parents and other siblings remained in Germany.

Roy was very fortunate to have two very kind, loving, generous and hardworking parents, as well as caring aunts and uncles in the New York City area.

Roy Neuer lived a full, vibrant and interesting life. In a short biography that Roy wrote, covering the 1940s until 1961, he stated that during the 1940s, he and his friends enjoyed New York City, playing on the streets and in Central and Riverside parks and exploring the American Museum of Natural History. He joined an active Boy Scouts troop, which introduced him to the outdoors with hiking and camping trips in New Jersey and the Ramapo Mountains of New York. He learned to roller skate and horseback ride in the city. Roy spent some summer vacations with his aunt and uncle near Freehold, N.J., where he explored the woods.

His parents considered the U.S. their home and did not often speak German, but being surrounded with a German-speaking family, he heard enough of the language to become proficient in pronunciation of the German language. When he studied German in high school and college, that background was helpful. During European travels, many Europeans complimented him on his proficiency in speaking German.

In 1950, he moved with his parents to Glenford, N.Y., so that his father could secure a job at Rotron Manufacturing Company near Woodstock, N.Y. In that area, Roy learned to hunt and fish and

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started to learn to ski at Belleayre in the Catskill Mountains. He attended Kingston High School, where he began studying the German language and culture, but spent his senior year at the new Onteora Central School in Boiceville, N.Y., where he developed a strong interest in science and math.

With the encouragement of his math teacher, Roy attended Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., where he enrolled in a five-year mechanical engineering and liberal arts program.

The engineering education provided him with the basic skills for his career work. The arts program opened up the joys of history, literature and world culture for him. He was a member of the Air Force ROTC and a flying club, managing to solo their Piper Cub airplane. His son now has Roy’s pilot’s log.

At the end of his third year of college, he and three other Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity brothers took a year off. Roy worked for six months as a draftsman at O’Brien & Gere in Syracuse, N.Y., living frugally and saving money for his trip to Europe.

In January 1958, Roy and two of the young men departed from NYC on a freighter, an old American Liberty ship, for a 19-day voyage across the stormy North Atlantic Ocean to Genoa, Italy. The fourth student met them there, and they started hitchhiking to Innsbruck, Austria.

As it turned out, they had different interests and shortly went different ways, occasionally hearing about one another at youth hostels.

Roy stayed in Austria, learning to downhill ski at Ober-Gurgle and Zell am See. He went on to Germany, bought a NSU Lambretta motor scooter, and then visited with aunts, uncles and cousins in the Odenwald area west of Heidelberg, where his

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dad grew up, and the Ruhrgebiet area near Dortmund, where his mother grew up. His German courses allowed him to converse freely with his German relatives. Roy and his NYC childhood friend Klaus, who had returned to West Germany, visited Paris together.

After a brief time in Yugoslavia, Roy and his Union College friend Art reunited and traveled together through Italy and Spain before parting ways again. Roy rode through France and Switzerland, returning to the U.S. in August 1958 by passenger ship from Le Havre, France, to NYC via Québec, Canada. Roy wrote that the highlights of that trip were meeting his German relatives, getting a good start on downhill skiing and being exposed to our European cultural heritage. He stated that it also instilled a significant level of self-confidence with respect to travel.

Roy returned to Union College for two more years. He dropped out of ROTC because the Air Force enlistment requirement had changed. In the summer of 1959, he returned to Germany. As an alternative to a required summer shop course, Union College allowed him to participate in a program at WMF, a metal and glassware manufacturing company, in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany, as a “practikant.”

He worked with students from England, Egypt, Sweden, Finland and Germany. Again, he visited German relatives and his friend Klaus. The company arranged a trip to Berlin, where Roy traveled through Checkpoint Charlie in West Berlin into East Berlin and where he found the contrast between the two sections of Berlin to be dramatic and impressive. This was two years

before the Berlin Wall was erected in 1961.

In 1960, Roy graduated from Union College with two degrees: bachelor of mechanical engineering and bachelor of arts. After graduation, he accepted a job with the General Electric Co. as a mechanical engineer in its engineering and science program.

He worked at the Blanket and Fan Department in Bridgeport, Conn., and then the Small Engine Department in Lynn, Mass., working on the T-64 jet engine combustors. In January 1961, he came to the GE Armament Department in Burlington, Vt., for a permanent job as a mechanical design engineer.

During the next few years, colleagues at GE introduced Roy to sailing on Lake Champlain, to his first wife and to Vermont downhill ski areas.

From 1964 to 1976, Roy was married to Ann L. Smith of Long Island, N.Y. They adopted two children, David and Diane.

Ann and Roy became members of the Malletts Bay Boat Club of Colchester, Vt., and part of the fleet of original STAR boat owners who raced their boats in Malletts Bay, Lake George and Lake Sunapee from 1966 to 1972. It was a close-knit group, many of whose members remain in contact to this day. According to his 2006 sailing résumé, during this time period he was a member of the United States Power Squadron and an instructor for seamanship, advanced piloting and junior navigation courses. He completed courses on engine maintenance and weather.

During the 1970s, Roy became a charter member of the Laser Association Fleet No. 71. He raced his Laser boat from 1973 to 1995. He believed that the best way to learn to sail was to do it with small boats, closer to the wind and water. Over the decades, he crewed on other sailboats and overnight races on Lake Champlain.

He and friends sailed five charter trips along the Atlantic coast and coastal Maine, six in the Caribbean, and one in the Greek Islands of the Mediterranean. For over 10 years, starting in 2001, he co-owned a Tartan 30 with his good friend Steve Silverman. Before he died, he said his favorite place to sail was in the West Indies of the Caribbean Sea. He enjoyed the warm waters for snorkeling. Roy became a skilled sailor who loved rough water but put safety first.

After his divorce from Ann, they remained friends, spending many

holidays and birthdays together with their children and others. He opened up his Burlington home to his friend Neal and son for a few years. In the 1970s, the Burlington Free Press printed an article about the two single fathers and their children. Their babysitter Karen lived with them during her senior year at Burlington High School, since her parents moved out of state with IBM. He participated in gardening workshops, which led to years of vegetable and flower gardening. During the late 1970s, he joined the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, Vt., eventually becoming very active on the Property Committee and in the renovation of the building in the late 1980s.

Roy loved downhill skiing more than any other outdoor activity.

When he was introduced to Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vt., in the 1960s, he loved the area and soon joined the MRG volunteer ski patrol.

He was a patroller there for 50 years until 2017. He enjoyed numerous skiing trips to western ski areas with his friends, including the No Whiners, a group of Canadian men and two American men that his friend Gib introduced him to. According to Roy, there was nothing quite like skiing MRG, enjoying the camaraderie of the ski patrol and continually updating first aid skills through their annual refresher courses. In fact, he always had a first aid kit in his car, bike bag, his wife’s bike bag and car, in the home, etc.

In January 1983, Roy married Shirley Wolfe in the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington.

They enjoyed a vibrant and loving marriage until his death. Combining two families has its challenges, and we had ours. Still, as a family, we had many memorable times, including camping and vacations in Maine, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Disney World. In 1984, Roy and Shirley with their individual daughters, Diane and Tonya, drove across the U.S. in a used VW Vanagon, camping most of the way. David had previously traveled across the country with Neal and his son.

Roy was an enthusiastic, confident traveler, which helped him and Shirley enjoy many domestic and foreign trips. He introduced Shirley to his remaining German cousins, to his childhood friend Klaus and to several former Union College friends who lived in Germany and Sweden.

Among their travels, they enjoyed trips to Norway, New Zealand,

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Australia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Spain, some western U.S. hiking trips, several Caribbean sailing trips in the 1980s and 1990s, and an adventurous 1989 sailing trip among the Greek islands with their friends Mary and Steve Silverman, along with two of the Silverman’s teenage children.

From 2003 to 2014, they enjoyed 10 bicycle group trips in nine European countries and one in Denmark.

In 1996, when he was 60 years old, Roy began the first of five trips trekking with the Explorers Network, owned and operated by his friend Frank Gibney. The first trip in Nepal was one of the highlights of his life, with a collegial group of trekkers and climbers in the Mount Everest region. He loved meeting the Nepalese people, the culture and the landscape. The following year, he was thrilled to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at more than 19,000 feet. In 1998, in Peru, after the trek, they visited a small rural school to donate items. The entire town turned out and provided a guinea pig lunch with dancing afterward, all of which Roy loved. The final two trips were in Ecuador and Bolivia. Roy simply loved mountains, different cultures and different experiences.

During the 1990s, GE Armaments Burlington merged with Martin Marietta, which merged with Lockheed Martin; finally, General Dynamics purchased part of the business. Roy retired from General Dynamics in 1999. Within a few months, he hiked with friends and colleagues and then started bicycling with a group of former GE colleagues, who called themselves the Silver Spokes. He and, later, Shirley enjoyed bicycling with this collegial and energetic group in Vermont, New York and Canada.

From 2010 to 2015, Roy had major heart surgery, two hip replacement surgeries and a double knee replacement surgery. He actually followed doctors’ orders and recovered well from all of them, continuing with all his activities. After Roy’s heart surgery, his friend Rick Hubbard often drove him to the German conversation group which they participated in at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Rick was a member of the South Burlington Bicycle Pedestrian Committee and suggested that Roy apply for an open position, which Roy did. He served for eight years with dedication and great interest in the bicycle pedestrian infrastructure in Chittenden County.

In July 2017, our lives changed dramatically after Roy was injured in a bicycle/truck accident in Québec, just across the Highgate border crossing. He received excellent treatment at two Canadian hospitals, first in St. Jean Sur Richelieu and then eight days in McGill Hospital’s ICU in Montréal, where he was kept

in an induced coma with excellent care from a neurosurgeon, a trauma surgeon and their staff. After he was transported back to the Burlington, Vt., medical center for 12 days, Roy then had several intensive weeks of rehabilitation at the Fanny Allen Rehab Facility in Colchester, Vt., and two weeks in subacute rehab at Burlington Health & Rehab. He recovered amazingly well from his traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, he had a major cerebral ischemic stroke in March 2018, which left him with an immobile, sensitive left arm; left leg mobility problems; and a few mental challenges.

Until 2021, as a testament to Roy’s resilient, optimistic nature, he never gave up working on walking and actively using his brain, in spite of some deficits left from both traumatic incidents. He lived at the Residence at Quarry Hill for 19 months, from August 2018 until March 2020. While there, he actively participated in his physical therapy, walking with assistance and many of the activities offered at that facility. Friends and family could visit freely and stay overnight in his apartment. When he suffered severe back pain in March 2020, he went to the University of Vermont Medical Center main campus, where his stay was cut short by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With intravenous antibiotics, he was sent to Birchwood Rehab facility. There, along with others, he contracted a mild case of COVID-19 and was sent back to the medical center because of the intravenous antibiotics needed. After two weeks, he went to the alternative health care site operated by the Vermont National Guard at the fairgrounds in Essex Junction, Vt. At that site, he received exceptional attention and care until, after a few weeks, he tested negative for COVID-19. He had a brief return to Quarry Hill and, unfortunately, a return of severe back pain. After a week at the UVM Medical Center, he returned to Birchwood Rehab in Burlington.

Because of a number of health issues, Roy spent the next 18 months as a long-term-care resident there.

It was a difficult time for Roy, as well as other residents in these facilities. They were quarantined and isolated in their rooms numerous times as the medical, federal, state and local communities struggled to understand the ramifications of the pandemic. The absence of physical contact with friends and loved ones was difficult. Because of Roy’s longtime hearing issues and brain processing challenges, he needed people to speak directly to him, slowly and clearly. It was helpful if he could see the speaker’s lips. Masks definitely made his hearing and understanding difficult. Unfortunately, his hearing aids were damaged and/

or lost several times, so he struggled to understand what was going on and what people were saying to him.

After Shirley bought a small microphone that was synchronized to his hearing aids by his audiologist, it was easier for us to communicate when we were allowed to be together. It was also a difficult time for staff in these facilities, who were concerned about their own health safety as well as that of the residents they cared for.

Thankfully, the Zoom computer program became widely available and we could have Zoom sessions once a week with staff assistance and a pair of headphones for Roy. Gradually, as he was allowed to go to outside appointments and we could begin physical contact, things improved for him. Still, it became obvious that he was adversely impacted by the loss of the ability to do the activities he enjoyed and that he was allowed only brief times when he could be with family and friends. There were only two times in his life when Roy fell into low spirits.

One was in 1997 when his beloved daughter, Diane, died from complications of type 2 diabetes. The other was during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 and 2021, as was described earlier.

Fortunately, during the summer of 2021, Birchwood had a huge tent behind its building where we could have some longer visits outside. He was very happy to visit with his son, David, and three grandchildren from Pittsburgh, Pa., in August 2021. The following month, he had a happy visit with Shirley’s daughter, Tonya Oesterle, her husband, and adult children from New Hampshire and Massachusetts. In November, the Oesterles returned for a visit in his Birchwood room, and then David came for three weeks in December.

Although Roy’s mind worked in an orderly way, he had no need for order around him. If you traveled in his car, you would have to clean off the seat food wrappers, papers or other items.

It was best to carry a towel to sit on if you had good clothes on. His computer room was chock-full of files and stuff on the floor. He considered dust and dirt to be part of the natural order of things and not anything to be concerned about, unless it was garden dirt, which needed good compost. And Roy loved spontaneity.

On the other hand, he did beautiful calligraphy, wrapped gifts beautifully and disguised them in unrelated containers, perhaps with a brick inside to make the package much heavier so it fooled the recipient’s expectations. He folded towels and clothing neatly and stored them neatly. Like most of us, he was a person of contrasts.

Although Roy would tell interesting and amusing stories about his travels and adventures, he did not

boast about them. He came from a humble family, of which he was very proud. He considered it a great privilege to get his college education at Union College, a place he loved and returned to frequently.

He thought he was privileged to work in a career he liked with interesting colleagues and to participate in so many activities and travels that he enjoyed.

Roy was a lifelong learner, resilient, optimistic, easygoing, adventuresome and an emotionally stable man who very seldom complained about things. He looked at situations as possible problems to solve and/ or to appreciate. He occasionally could be blunt, play devil’s advocate or be a little stubborn. After his traumatic brain injury and stroke, the neurosurgeon and a neurologist explained that certain personality characteristics might become more pronounced.

True to form, dates and time became even more unimportant to Roy. Fortunately, his basic nature stayed with him. He remained kind, generous and loving. Friends and colleagues have recently said he was professional but a serious competitor, dedicated, reliable, engaging, inquisitive, a joyous skier and a warm human being with a wry sense of humor. One person wrote to Roy’s wife, “He had a way of making you know that he cared about you and was glad to see you.”

Roy is survived by his beloved family: his wife, Shirley Wolfe, of South Burlington, Vt.; his son, David Neuer, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Shirley’s daughter, Tonya Oesterle, and her husband, Dwight Oesterle, of Milford, N.H.; his grandchildren (who knew him as Opa or Opa Roy), Asa, Beck and Emi Neuer of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Nathan Oesterle and his fiancée, Gracie Hannabach, of Westford, Mass.; and Jessica Oesterle of Milford, N.H. He is also survived by a special former daughter-in­law, Lynn Harper, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and a special sisterin-law, Shirley’s sister, Linda Dehart, of Chambersburg, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Diane, in 1997; and his former wife, Ann Neuer, in 2020; as well as numerous relatives in the U.S. and Germany.

As his wife, I kept numerous notebooks from July 18, 2017, when he had his bicycle accident, until his death. In reviewing them, I am amazed by what he endured. I am also amazed by how many and varied medical staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists worked with him. We are so grateful for all their work to keep Roy able to enjoy life as much as possible.

During the early days of Roy’s recoveries from the TBI and the stroke, many friends visited, brought food and offered friendship that was

important for Roy’s recovery. We learned that the speech and hearing areas of the brain are near each other and that it is important to keep them active. The visits from family and friends were critical to keeping those functions active. Also, hugs were of great benefit.

We would like to thank some friends who have remained especially steadfast in their extra special help, support, friendship and kindness to both Roy and Shirley. They are Richard Aiken; John Dinklage; Frank Gibney and Diane Muhr; Glenn and Annie Moody; and Peter Burrage, a longtime friend of Roy’s from the 1960s STAR boat days, and his partner, Susan Hartman. Without hesitation, they transported Shirley to McGill Hospital in Montréal on July 18, 2017, and have helped in so many ways since then. And Mary and Steve Silverman have been there for both of us through many life experiences, some more difficult than others, and have always demonstrated the utmost love, care and friendship for both of us, usually with a dose of good humor and Mary’s food. Roy and Shirley have felt privileged with many people’s support, friendship and kindness, along with our families’ love. You enriched our lives very much, and Roy died being grateful for that.

Any life celebration will be later in the year, with consideration given to the health environment and our families’ schedules.

In lieu of flowers or plants, if you wish to honor Roy’s memory, the family suggests a donation to either of the following organizations, with a notation that it is in memory of Roy Neuer.

1) Stark Mountain Foundation, P.O. Box 1221, Waitsfield, VT 05673.

For the past 20 years, the Stark Mountain Foundation has supported many projects alone or in collaboration with other organizations, such as the Green Mountain Club and the Preservation Trust of Vermont. SMF’s mission is to preserve and protect the environment and ecosystem of Stark Mountain, on which Mad River Glen Ski area is located, and to preserve its recreational access and historic value. Recently, the Foundation funded the new Mad River Glen Ski Patrol and Ski School building in its entirety.

2) UVM Health Network Home, Health & Hospice, Development Office, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05546 or online at uvmhome health.org. They were excellent communicators and providers of care for Roy and his family. It is an amazingly well­organized group of caring people.

Cremation was by Stephen C. Gregory & Son in South Burlington, Vt. To leave a message for the family, please go online to gregorycremation.com.

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hen Hinesburg residents voted in December to change the way they decide Town Meeting Day issues — from an in-person meeting to secret ballot — they did away with a March tradition that has been bringing community members together in Vermont for nearly 250 years.

Hinesburg resident Bill Baker, for one, is glad. Now, he suggests, everyone — including the housebound, people who work out of town during the day and Baker’s own kids in college — can have more of a say in local matters. He believes that town meeting’s time has come and gone.

“Town meeting was a fabulous tradition back when we were an agrarian society and the farmers had time in March, because that’s when mud season was, and they could go there and vote,” said Baker, who makes his living managing the 50 apartments he owns in Burlington. “But requiring people to be at a certain place at a certain date and time to vote runs counter to the way society is moving.”

Town meeting participation has been dropping for decades, not only in Hinesburg but also in other Vermont communities, especially those in which many people work out of town and don’t have the time for hours-long meetings to discuss the minutiae of local government. The towns that still hold all their voting on the floor of a school gym or grange hall tend to be some of Vermont’s smallest.

Last year, the legislature gave all municipalities one-time permission to move their town meeting votes to secret ballot — also known as Australian ballot — without first authorizing the change at an in-person meeting, as required by law. Prompted by pandemic restrictions, the state also allowed municipalities to mail ballots to active, registered voters ahead of town meeting.

In many places, the result was a huge increase in turnout. No statewide data is available on how many more people voted in March 2021. But in Hinesburg, where there are 4,000 voters on the

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rolls, the number of ballots cast soared from the 194 who voted at town meeting in 2020 to 900, according to the town clerk’s office.

Other towns saw similarly big changes when they switched to Australian ballot last year. Voting participation rose from 2.4 percent in Manchester to 34 percent, and from 4 percent in Bristol to 20 percent, according to a survey tally that is kept by the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office.

Participation rose from 14 percent in Lincoln to 37 percent, and from 8 percent in Underhill to 32 percent. In Morristown, turnout increased from about 4 percent to 35 percent of registered voters, according to Town Clerk Sara Haskins.

Those results have renewed the longrunning discussion about the best way for communities to conduct the business of deciding budgets and electing local officials.

Is it preferable to draw the most voters? Or is it better to attract fewer voters but give them a greater voice in shaping policy?

It’s a debate that shows no sign of ending, despite the lessons of 2021.

In mid-January, Gov. Phil Scott weighed in on the side of making it easier to vote on Town Meeting Day, as well as in state elections. He asked the General Assembly to allow towns to mail out ballots for all elections from now on.

Currently, the state only sends mail-in ballots for general elections.

“If passed, we could be a model for the country,” Scott said in a January 14 letter to lawmakers. “What we need is increased voter participation for elections like those on Town Meeting Day or school budget votes, which experience a fraction of the turnout of general elections.”

Nevertheless, Hinesburg stands alone so far in having voted to make a permanent change. And traditional town meeting still has its passionate advocates.

Dover Town Clerk Andy McLean is one of those. He describes the March meeting as a rare form of democracy in the modern world, one in which voters have the opportunity to shape town policy directly and

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Town Meeting Day in Calais, 2021

not simply vote on what the selectboard has recommended.

“Town meeting is a treasure, and it’s not because it’s quaint or it’s precious as a legacy,” McLean said. “The vote is the little tiny last endpiece of the process. The process of getting to what to vote on is the whole thing.”

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Town Meeting Day in the Green Mountains dates back to 1762, well before Vermont gained statehood in 1791. The March meeting was conceived of as a citizen legislature, a place where any resident could speak and be heard, no matter who they were.

The meeting is not representative democracy, as is the Vermont legislature; it’s pure democracy, according to Frank Bryan, emeritus professor of political science at the University of Vermont who studied town meeting for 30 years. The fact that each registered voter in town is also a “legislator” separates the New England tradition from all other forms of democracy, Bryan concluded in his 2003 book, Real Democracy: The New England Town Meeting and How It Works.

Over the decades, Bryan dispatched an army of students to gather data at more than 1,500 town meetings in 210 Vermont towns, noting a drop in participation, particularly in larger municipalities.

“Citizens will participate — and often at

Requiring people to be at a certain place at a certain date and time to vote runs counter to the way society is moving.

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great cost to themselves — when they know the political arena is small enough for them to make a difference and there are issues at stake that really matter to them,” Bryan said in a 2013 interview with UVM’s Center for Research on Vermont. But as towns have grown and that political arena has gotten larger, participation has declined.

“We know that town size is the most important determining factor of town meeting attendance,” said Susan Clark, who has served as moderator in Middlesex for 15 years and coauthored a town meeting book, All Those in Favor, with Bryan in 2005.

Demographic changes also play a role.

More people work away from the towns where they live, making attendance difficult or impossible. Clerks widely agree that most of the town meeting participants they see these days are retirement age or well over it.

Movement from rural areas to more urban ones also contributes to the decline, Clark said. While many Vermont counties

lost population or remained stable between 2010 and 2020, Chittenden County’s population grew by 7.5 percent in that time, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

In response to these changes, many towns have gone to a hybrid system, using Australian ballot for some questions — such as voting for town officers — and deciding other issues, such as public questions and the budget, on the floor.

In 2013, the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office started surveying the state’s 251 municipalities with questions about turnout and voting methods. About 130 responded that year, and 76 said they made all their decisions on the floor at Town Meeting Day. By 2020, with about the same number of towns reporting, that number had dropped by 14 percent to 67. Town meetings that year weren’t affected by the pandemic.

The annual gathering, scheduled in most towns this year for Tuesday, March 1, often deals with mundane

matters such as road maintenance, purchases of new fire trucks and the like.

But when big issues do come up, such as the school district consolidations in the wake of Act 46 over the last few years, or town positions on social and environmental issues, passions flare and discussions on the floor can run for hours.

“It was at town meeting in the 1830s and 1840s that Vermonters started talking about ending slavery,” said former governor Jim Douglas, who teaches a class on Vermont government and politics at Middlebury College.

Douglas was Middlebury’s town moderator — the elected official who presides over the meeting and makes sure that it runs according to the rules — for 33 years until he retired in 2019. He said town clerks have told him that when a resident complains about a local issue, such as taxes, it’s usually someone who didn’t attend town meeting.

“You should go to town meeting and speak up there,” he said. “It’s an opportunity to be a legislator for a day.”

The town meeting format also encourages people to discuss contentious issues in a civil manner, something that’s becoming a lost art, Douglas said. Through a floor discussion in a community hall, people can learn the reasons behind others’ points of view.

“We may not embrace them, but at least we can understand them better if we listen and talk,” Douglas said. “And we’re less likely to be shrill and discourteous if we are talking with someone directly rather than electronically.”

That opportunity for civil discussion is one reason McLean, the Dover clerk, is waging an eloquent public relations campaign on the topic, telling anyone who will listen why it’s crucial to keep town meeting as is.

“In this day and age, with what social media has done to our political discourse, we need to get together in one big room, all of us, regardless of what we think and what we feel about various issues, and talk to each other and come to agreement and compromise,” he said.

Dover preserved that ability to debate and amend last year by moving its town meeting to May and having voters gather at the base lodge of the Mount Snow ski resort.

“We went over and above to ensure we could have that in-person town meeting,” McLean said.

Dover’s delayed gathering also honored another town meeting value: For some rural residents, the meeting offers not only direct democracy but also a way to renew the important sense of belonging that comes with life in a small community.

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Christine Evans, a resident of Westmore in the Northeast Kingdom, looks forward to the return of the lunch put on annually by the local Ladies Aid Society. This will mark the second March without it. The 350-person town went to voting by Australian ballot last year.

“They make the most wonderful spread for everybody, and they put together this long table,” Evans said. “I think it’s the reason why town meetings always go on until after lunchtime, because no one wants to leave before lunch.”

She predicts that her town will return to the traditional town meeting when COVID-19 safety restrictions allow it.

“And when it comes back, everybody will be happy to come back, and it will be just as it was before; it’s just the way Westmore is,” Evans said. “I don’t think Westmore has ever changed.”

That resistance to wholesale change is evident two hours south in tiny Athens, which held a special in-person meeting in December to consider moving its town meeting permanently to Australian ballot.

Residents agreed to elect town officials by secret ballot but saved their town meeting.

It still will be held to discuss and vote on the budget and other financial matters.

Athens Town Clerk Darlene Wyman said 60 to 90 people usually attend town meeting — a relatively strong turnout for a hamlet of just 380 full- and part-time residents — and about 190 people voted last year, the first time Australian ballot was available. Young people, not just retirees, do attend the meeting, she said. She hasn’t heard anyone express a wish to abandon the tradition.

“I don’t think that’s going to change,” she said.

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Direct democracy has a champion in the legislature. State Sen. Jeanette White (D-Windham), chair of the Senate Government Operations Committee, cares about preserving the autonomy of smalltown voters. She has watched with dismay as town meeting attendance has dropped.

Recent events, including the pandemic and Scott’s support for mail-in balloting, have left her wondering what will come next.

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ballot last year and this year, we had 475.

So we should try to go to Australian ballot completely,’” she said. “But [voters] don’t get any of the discussion and debate. They can’t change anything.”

White is waging a battle to make town meeting more relevant to more people. A bill she introduced this year, S.181, seeks to let towns, not the state, decide on things such as adopting a local option tax, choosing how many people can serve on the selectboard or doing away with the position of constable. That, she said, is key to raising participation.

“Unless towns really have the authority to make decisions that are meaningful to them, then town meeting is just going to be something that the Boston Globe thinks is pretty cool and sends a reporter and takes pictures of people knitting and baked bean dinners and ‘Isn’t this cute?’” White said.

“There has been a real move toward Australian ballot because it’s more efficient and involves more people,” she said.

“And if you aren’t making meaningful decisions, why not?”

White also believes that Hinesburg’s vote to move permanently to Australian ballot was invalid. Even under the pandemic-era emergency law, towns wishing to make a permanent switch must first do so at an in-person town meeting, she said.

“I don’t think they went against the spirit of the law; they went against the law,” said White, who hopes citizens sue the town over the move.

The position of the Secretary of State’s Office is less clear-cut on the validity of Hinesburg’s vote.

“These questions, when they are serious enough, are sorted out in the courts,” said elections director Will Senning, who noted that his office doesn’t have investigative or enforcement authority in town elections. No one has offered a legal challenge to the Hinesburg decision.

Hinesburg Selectboard chair Merrily Lovell said the board was just doing what it thought was required when it held the December special election. “The state has not said to us that what we did was illegal,” Lovell noted.

This year, partly because of the questions raised by Hinesburg’s vote, a new law more explicitly explains that a vote to move permanently to Australian ballot must be made at an in-person town meeting.

As for Scott’s interest in authorizing towns to mail out ballots for all elections, his press secretary, Jason Maulucci, said he hasn’t seen any bills this year that could accomplish the Republican governor’s goal.

“It’s unlikely but possible it could be included in the budget or via a committee bill, but we haven’t heard much interest from the majority party,” Maulucci said.

If towns do choose to use mail-in ballots, the Vermont League of Cities & Towns wants the state to continue to pay for it, executive director Ted Brady said. He’s glad that the new law leaves it up to the towns to decide when and how

to accomplish their Town Meeting Day business.

“What’s good for Williston isn’t what’s good for Readsboro,” Brady said.

ARGUING FOR CHANGE

Haskins, the town clerk in Morristown, grew up going to the annual meeting with her mother, who was town clerk in Wolcott for 36 years. From fourth grade on, Haskins helped her mom put together the annual report and check in voters. In middle school, she babysat the younger kids during the meeting.

Now that she’s a town clerk herself, she cares deeply about maintaining the spirit of the day. But she’s also realistic about what present-day voters want — especially after seeing how many more cast ballots last year when they didn’t have to go in person.

Haskins has worked hard to get voters to show up, but “either they don’t want to or they can’t,” she said. “It’s definitely more convenient to vote by Australian ballot.”

Cabot Selectboard chair Mike Hogan was surprised and impressed by town meeting when he moved to Vermont from Wisconsin 30 years ago. He enjoyed seeing issues debated on the floor.

“I get it; I really do,” he said of town meeting. But before the pandemic, just 80 to 100 people were showing up to approve budgets worth millions of dollars. “I didn’t think that was a good way to approve the budget of the town,” he said, noting that

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In Charlotte, Carrie Spear has been taking the day off from her business, Spear’s Corner Store, for 21 years to attend town meeting. She enjoys hearing what her neighbors have to say and loves the idea that regular voters can shape local decision making.

Yet Spear’s husband tends to avoid attending because he prefers not to be in crowds, even pre-COVID-19. And Spear also knows a lot of people who work out of town. She thinks that they, too, deserve a chance to vote.

“It’s not easy for people to go to town meeting,” she said.

Charlotte Town Clerk Mary Mead echoed those sentiments. “[Town meeting] is not the same as it was 20 years ago, and it’s never going to be like that again, because that’s just not the

way people operate out in the world anymore,” she said. “It’s not how they conduct business.”

And not everyone believes that moving to Australian ballot eliminates the spirit of the meeting.

“It just changes the nature of it,” said Sen. Alison Clarkson (D-Windsor), who lives in Woodstock. In normal times, Woodstock uses a hybrid system, with an informational budget meeting on Saturday and voting on Tuesday.

“You come to town meeting expecting to hear an explanation of the budget from the town, and there are new things brought up, and there is lots to discuss,” she said at a hearing of the Senate Government Operations Committee in mid-January.

“For us, it’s a town meeting.”

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Former governor Douglas remembers hearing concerns about the imminent demise of Town Meeting Day in 1986, when he started working as Middlebury’s moderator. Towns had already started coming up with strategies to draw more people, and clerks continue that effort today.

The annual meetings are traditionally held on the first Tuesday of March, though under state law, they can be held on any of the three days before then. Many towns have experimented with Saturday meetings in the hope of raising attendance. Others hold it on Monday night. Clark said providing childcare and food seems to help.

Haskins purposely includes activities that bring young people onto the floor of the Morristown meeting, such as a high school student with a speech or a sports fundraiser staffed by players. The Boy Scouts are there to lead the pledge of allegiance.

“If I can get kids involved, their parents have to drive them, so it brings that generation,” she said.

Putney changed its meeting to a Saturday one year. White, who was serving on the town’s selectboard at the time, said they thought more people would participate because they’d have the day off from work.

But the numbers stayed about the same.

“We thought that was because they didn’t understand that we had changed it, so we did it another year, and they still didn’t show up,” White said. “What people told us was that they’ll give up a day of work but they’re not going to give up a weekend day.”

Some voters agree with Clarkson, the Woodstock senator, that holding an informational meeting the day before they vote

by Australian ballot gives townspeople at least some of the benefits they used to get from town meeting.

But Clark, the Middlesex moderator, tries hard to steer voters away from the idea that informational sessions can replace a true town meeting. Speaking to those in power, with no authority to change policy, “is an extremely thin form of participation,” Clark said.

In 2016, Charlotte tried a different form of hybrid decision making. After residents complained to the Charlotte Selectboard that not enough people were able to get to town meeting, the burg won a charter change in the state legislature that allowed it to divide the process into two phases.

Voters could discuss and amend budgetrelated articles on the floor at town meeting. Then those budgets went up for vote

by Australian ballot several weeks later.

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“It was an elegant solution to everyone’s concerns of, ‘How do we still allow for the most direct democracy, where line items can be amended on the floor of the selectboard’s presented budget, but also allow as many voters as possible to vote?’” selectboard member Matt Krasnow said.

But it didn’t increase participation.

Nobody petitioned the selectboard to continue that practice, and the change expired in 2020. Krasnow said the town is now considering moving the meetings to Saturday.

Sens. Alison Clarkson (left) and Jeanette White

Town Meeting Day was one of Krasnow’s favorite events when he was a student at Charlotte Central School in the 1990s. He served as class president in sixth and eighth grades and loved seeing the community turn out to have a say on shared business.

Now that he’s working as a construction superintendent for a company in Shelburne, Krasnow would rather take a vacation day than miss town meeting. He sees it as his civic duty and as a smart way to keep track of how the town is spending his tax dollars. And he’s passionate about the idea of self-governance.

“I prioritize it,” Krasnow said. “It’s a unique opportunity that people in other states don’t have. It’s a special connection with Vermont’s democratic history.”

He sees a place for both Australian ballot and town meeting in the state’s future.

“Every effort to strengthen the participation in democracy is worth it,” he said. “If we can get 50 percent more people to the ballot, that’s great; if we can get 50 percent more to town meeting, that’s great. More participation ... is always worth it, for the long-term health of our democratic systems.” m

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hen artist-activist John Bruce Douglas was diagnosed with cancer in the spring of 2021, his partner of 31 years, Bobbie Lanahan, began making a book about his life and work. Using the self-publishing platform Blurb, she quickly filled the maximum of 240 pages, but the prolific artist’s work could fill hundreds more.

Meticulously curated for friends and family, the book traces John’s life, beginning with historical photographs of his ancestors and childhood years and ending with his death in January. Images of his artwork, texts and excerpts from interviews are mixed throughout.

John was a filmmaker, photographer and visual artist who infused his six decades of work with sociopolitical themes and commentary. He created constantly.

“He never tired … [and] he never had enough time,” Lanahan said in a recent call with Seven Days.

With a deep voice and long white hair, John was distinctive in manner and appearance.

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“I just think of him as being from the his privilege, according to Lanahan. FightScottish Highlands,” Lanahan mused, ing against injustice became his raison calling him “rugged and girded for battle.” d’être.

Lanahan was able to complete the book One of John’s first major actions before John died. targeted inequity in the American South.

“He felt like it added up to the story He joined Newsreel, a documentary of his life — like he had really collective that chronicled done something,” she said. injustice, civil unrest and miliJohn was born in the tary action, and codirected the Chicago suburbs in 1938. The breakthrough 1967 film Strike STORIES early pages of Lanahan’s book City, excerpts of which can be reveal a life of privilege. John seen on YouTube.

On grainy, black-and-white was a descendant of George 16-millimeter film, John and Douglas, a founder of the “Life Stories” is a Quaker Oats Company, and codirector Tom Griffin documonthly series his family is seen living in ivymented Black plantation workprofiling Vermonters covered mansions and vacationers striking for a livable wage who have recently ing at Martha’s Vineyard. in Mississippi. Forced off their died. Know of John studied art at Harvard plantation homes, the workers someone we should University and Boston Univerhad to construct makeshift tents write about? Email us at lifestories@ sity but graduated from neither. during a bitterly cold winter. sevendaysvt.com.

He worked as an artist in “I don’t want to hear ’em Boston, primarily as a painter, talking this crap to me about and later expanded into photography, film- ‘We living in a free country,’” a striker says making, screen printing and animation. in a voice-over.

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In the mid-1960s, John settled in Putney. He soon opened up his home as a sort of commune, networking with other regional communes that were aligned with anti-war agendas.

Winooski-based photographer Dan Higgins first encountered John when he and other members of the Putney commune came to Higgins’ shop to make posters. Watching John meticulously cut stencils, Higgins quickly realized that he was “an incredible perfectionist,” he recalled.

During a recent call, Higgins speculated on how John fit into the art world of the early ’70s when they met.

“I don’t think the art world necessarily would have been interested in what he was doing at the time,” Higgins said, noting that John’s work, which always had a narrative thread, would have been seen as kitsch by the self-referential formalists who dominated mainstream art in those years.

In Higgins’ view, John was perhaps more concerned with materials and process than with the final project. When John acquired his first personal computer, the short-lived Mindset, he spent an incredibly long time figuring out how to make it do what he envisioned.

“He was always on the cutting edge of the next technology,” Burlington City Arts executive director Doreen Kraft said by phone. She and John had a decades-long friendship, dating back to his days with Newsreel.

“John was always pushing boundaries — not just in the technical sense but also [in] how the medium could be used to reach new audiences,” Kraft continued.

Created in the ’00s, John’s “Homeland Security” series was one of his most audacious. The collection of surreal, digitally altered photographs features multiple images of the artist fully nude and armed with M16 rifles. Groups of Johns pose in cornfields emblazoned with American flags. They captain boats, convene in wooded glens and hang from tractors.

They comment on white men’s obsession with power and belie their own fragility.

Though he filled his work with academic and high-minded rhetoric, John was willing to show it anywhere.

“A lot of artists feel that the venue is really important, [but] John wasn’t like that,” Higgins said. “He was very nonjudgmental.”

Locally, his art appeared everywhere from the BCA Center to Healthy Living Market & Café.

“I don’t want to paint him as modest, but he didn’t think he was a big deal,” Lanahan observed. She said John always

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Other photos highlight the been working on: a freighter slowly drifting past a buoy, majesty of trees, from the shining its searchlight. textured grooves of their “I thought it was so amazbark to the geometric chaos ing, and that just slayed me,” of their bare branches.

Lanahan said. She added that, After John’s cancer diagin their time together, John nosis, Lanahan felt that he provided guidance on her still “had a lot of vitality. own work without interfer“He was living with a lot ing with her vision. of pain, but he saw people Both she and John were every day,” she said. “sort of possessed people,” Though most of John’s DORE E N KRAFT Lanahan said, spending from colleagues from his early “dawn until dark on whatever career had died, people of we were excited about.” all ages came to pay their respects in his A unique living arrangement fostered final days, Lanahan said. their independent spirits. When the taxes Longtime fans and those who are just on John’s Charlotte property became a learning about John will have a chance to burden, they added a two-bedroom see his work this summer. A celebration studio to Lanahan’s Burlington resi- of his life and a retrospective show are dence, constructing an elevated bridge planned for June 25 at Burlington’s Main to connect their two spaces.

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n 1970, a nascent U.S. women’s cross-country ski team journeyed to then-Czechoslovakia to race in the biennial Nordic World Ski Championships run by the FIS, the International Ski Federation. The women were new to international competition, but none was greener than Trina Hosmer, a talented middle-distance runner who had taken up the winter sport a few years earlier while earning a master’s degree at the University of Vermont.

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On race day, Hosmer lined up in the front row to lead off in the four-skier relay.

“The gun goes off, and … this Bulgarian woman next to me wandered into my track and knocked me over and down a steep bank into a ditch,” Hosmer recalled. “It took a while to crawl out, and it was pretty intimidating and humiliating. But I had to [keep going], because my three teammates were waiting.”

Since 1970, U.S. women aspiring to be Olympic Nordic racers have made an arduous climb out of a ditch of their own. For years, they were routinely underfunded, poorly supplied with facilities and equipment, and sandbagged by coaches who thought them inferior and ill-suited to the demands of the sport.

Two weeks ago, American Jessie Diggins won an Olympic bronze in the 1.5-kilometer freestyle sprint. On Sunday, she added a silver in the grueling 30-kilometer distance run. Those medals stand for the mettle it took for these women to strive and achieve their rightful place in the sport.

A new book, Trail to Gold: The Journey of 53 Women Skiers, tells the story of these cross-country pioneers. A collaborative, anecdotal account of their course from the sidelines to the headlines, it culminates with the first U.S. women to win an Olympic cross-country skiing medal: Diggins and Kikkan Randall took gold in the team sprint free race in 2018.

Middlebury College graduate and 1984 Olympian Sue Long Wemyss coordinated the work of a group of women from the 2013-14 national cross-country ski team

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to produce the photo-rich Trail to Gold.

It marks the 50th anniversary of U.S. women’s participation in Olympic racing.

Ten of the 53 women who contributed to the book are from Vermont or have Vermont connections.

These remarkable athletes’ path was akin to sidestepping up a steep slope, not gliding on a smooth track. For example, in the ’70s, each woman competed with a single pair of wooden skis and bamboo

poles, and she waxed her own skis.

Today’s Olympic athletes have 20 to 50 pairs of fiberglass or carbon-fiber skis in their quivers and specialists on hand to wax them.

“Cross-country is a sport that requires a lot of self-knowledge, which comes through years of racing,” Wemyss told Seven Days. “It was hard for many of us to keep at ski racing for long enough to realize our potential, because it’s such a financial struggle.”

Although ski equipment was modestly priced in the 1970s — in the book, a team member recalls buying skis for $21 — team funding was skimpy. It remained stagnant into the new millennium. Now ski manufacturers offer free skis, boots and poles to team members in exchange for endorsements.

Why did the women stick with it?

Dorcas DenHartog, another Middlebury graduate who competed in the late 1980s, writes in the book that she fell in love with “the dance on snow.”

Washington State’s Alison OwenSpencer (now Alison Owen Bradley) was one of the original five 1972 Olympians along with Hosmer, Martha Rockwell, Margie Mahoney and Barbara Britch.

She recalls in the book, “I came into this world knowing I was meant to go to the

Olympics. It took years to know which sport — and for all the doors to open.”

History indicates that the first door barring women’s participation in ski competition got a swift kick. In 1863, 16-year-old Ingrid Olsdatter Vestbyen requested permission to enter a ski racing competition in Trysil, Norway. According to Roland Huntford’s 2009 Two Planks and a Passion: The Dramatic History of Skiing, in her letter to race organizers, the teenager acknowledged that only men and boys could win prizes. “But,” she suggested, “in a village where skiing is just as vital for women as for men if they are to get out of the house, it might be of interest to see an example of women’s accomplishments in the use of skis.”

So Vestbyen got out of her house and into the annals of skiing as the first female racer.

Anyone who has ever stepped into the bindings of Nordic skis knows the sport’s demands on strength and stamina. Yet, in their reflections in the book and in interviews, the American women said the key to their survival in the sport, let alone their success, was mental toughness rather than technique. A number of team members said only persistence and a thick skin helped them overcome obstacles more daunting than that shove from an opponent that Hosmer experienced in 1970.

“One coach told us, ‘None of you women are going to be any good because you’re too fat,’” said Beth Paxson, a native Vermonter who competed in the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. So, she told Seven Days, she began “depriving myself of food to become skinny or to become faster, because the coach said that’s what we needed to do to become better racers.

I learned the hard way [that] it wasn’t the way to go.”

Paxson developed an eating disorder and had to quit skiing for several years.

Hosmer, now living in Stowe, said she was constantly harassed by a coach who didn’t want her on the team. “‘You’re terrible. Why don’t you go back to running?’” she recalled him saying. “I was only torn down,” she told Seven Days. “It was rough going for me.”

It was rough going for the entire sport.

To the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization, Nordic skiing was checkers and Alpine skiing was chess; the latter had glamour and glory and drew far more resources and support.

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“From when I was a tiny junior racer, Alpine always got more attention,” said Paxson, who now runs a yoga studio in Portland, Ore. “I always kind of had a little bone to pick with that dynamic, because we worked so incredibly hard, and it’s just such a grueling sport, and it always felt like we deserved more recognition.”

Some Nordic team members felt like they wore invisibility cloaks. Hosmer recalled running into fellow Vermont U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame member Barbara Ann Cochran — an Olympic Alpine medalist — and remarking that

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they had both been competitors in the 1972 Olympic winter games in Sapporo, Japan.

Cochran looked baffled and blurted, “‘You were?’” recalled Hosmer.

Of course, there were supportive and caring coaches who encouraged the athletes, but what mattered was winning.

Over the years, training techniques evolved, skiers learned the importance of recovery after training and between races, and equipment was vastly modernized.

U.S. women kept training and competing. In the mid 2000s, their successes began to attract attention and funding, according to Trail to Gold.

Randall, of Alaska, finished ninth in the 1.2-kilometer freestyle sprint at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, and the team performed well the same year at the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships. In 2007, Randall became the

first U.S. woman to win an FIS Nordic World Cup event.

“Cross-country as a sport is a long game,” Randall said in a February 12 interview during a break in her work as an Olympic commentator for NBC (itself a milestone). “You have to be really resilient and gritty and patient. I really admire the women from the earlier era because they had to battle so many things that we don’t have to battle nowadays. You heard stories of harassment, discrimination.

There was a lot of doping problems back then. The fact that they still love skiing now is so incredible, because they have every reason to be bitter about it.”

What shines through in Trail to Gold are these women’s dedication to and love for a sport that takes everything you’ve got.

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The first time Ashley Murphy tried to make sourdough bread, she failed miserably.

“I gave up,” Murphy, 34, said. But two years ago, just ahead of the wave of pandemic sourdough hobbyists, she tried again — and it worked.

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n the introduction to the original 1973 edition of his Beard on Bread: A Cookbook, trailblazing chef James Beard wrote, “Breadmaking is something of a gamble.”

Bread’s ingredients are simple: flour, water, yeast and salt. When combined, however, they’re surprisingly susceptible to changes in temperature, humidity, air composition and even the microbiology of the baker’s hands. “Once you have made a particular loaf successfully there is no guarantee that it will work automatically thereafter,” Beard wrote.

That gamble has paid off for many Vermont bakers, who work with the weather and the dough’s moods to supply boules, bâtards and baguettes that put the plastic-wrapped industrial stuff to shame.

Bakers such as the team behind Elmore Mountain Bread and the late Gérard Rubaud (whose bakery lives on as Trent’s Bread) have proved that small-scale bakeries can turn out outstanding bread, and Vermonters will eat it up.

Now a new batch of micro-bakers is firing up home ovens; mixing dough by hand; and selling loaves via word of mouth, farmers markets and Instagram. Their inspirations include those communityfocused bakers, local grain farmers and the pandemic sourdough trend.

We spoke with four bakers who are making bread both gluten-full and glutenfree and keeping things small: eight to 400 loaves a week.

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At the time, Murphy was the produce category manager at South Burlington’s Healthy Living Market & Café, where she’d worked for 10 years. After she went on maternity leave, however, reordering her life so she could stay home and take care of her family became a priority.

“You get used to nurturing things,” Murphy said, “and I couldn’t stop thinking about baking bread.”

Murphy launched Bank Street Bakery from her certified home kitchen in the

fall of 2021. Since Halloween, she’s been baking 24 loaves of French-style sourdough a week to sell at Four Quarters Brewing’s farmers market in Winooski.

At the Sunday market, Bank Street’s sweet levain boules fill both sides of a butcher paper-covered table. In the middle, Murphy sets up a display loaf sliced in half — so customers can see its open crumb — and another sliced into bite-size, lightly buttered pieces for sampling.

Each two-pound loaf costs $9 and

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comes wrapped in paper and string like a gift. The crackly-crusted loaves are soft inside, with a slight sweetness rather than a sour punch.

Murphy’s circa-1865 home in St. Albans had two units when she bought it in March 2020. The extra kitchen upstairs now makes an ideal bakery.

The drafty house has steam heat, which keeps it freezing downstairs and boiling hot upstairs. “The yeast loves it up there,” Murphy said.

Her recipe draws on the sweet levain method described by Ken Forkish in his book Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza, which involves adding a bit of yeast in the final step of the mixing process. The yeast speeds up fermentation just enough to keep the dough sweet, Murphy explained, because the higher-temperature fermentation encourages lactic acid production.

“Somebody asked me if I put sugar in the loaf,” she said with a laugh.

The unique flavor of Bank Street’s loaves has a second source: organic local and regional grains. Murphy picks up Vermont-grown all-purpose flour and hard red Redeemer wheat from Nitty Gritty Grain of Vermont in Charlotte and sources spelt and rye through Healthy Living. As much as 35 percent of each loaf consists of wheat, spelt and rye that she mills fresh on baking day; she uses the local all-purpose flour for the rest.

For now, Murphy makes only sweet levain. “Since I’m baking in such a small kitchen, I had to choose a direction,” she said.

In the future, though, she envisions adding seeded loaves, rye bread or a sliced, tin-baked recipe called the Approachable Loaf, which was developed by the Washington State University Breadlab.

She wakes at 3 a.m. to bake the 24 loaves for market, using two Dutch ovens in each of her two regular home ovens at a time.

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last week to Seven Days that she and her husband, PHIL MERRICK, sold their Burlington bakery and café on February 15 to chef FRANK PACE and his wife, MARNIE LONG, of GREAT NORTHERN CATERING. Whalen and Merrick opened August First at 149 South Champlain Street in 2009 and expanded the bakery’s production space into the neighboring building at 61 Main Street in early 2016.

The café has become a popular downtown destination known for breakfast sandwiches, pastries such as maple biscuits and lunch sandwiches on fresh, house-baked breads.

August First is also known for being a laptop-free zone, a policy that generated national media coverage when the couple established it in 2014.

This isn’t the only recent career news for Pace, known for helming the team at the Great Northern at 716 Pine Street. At the end of December, the restaurant fused with its neighbor, the ZERO GRAVITY CRAFT BREWERY taproom, to

become ZERO GRAVITY BEER HALL. Led by Pace, the Great Northern Catering team cooks all the food served at the beer hall and caters off-site events.

THIRD PLACE, the Burlington-based food and beverage company behind AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH and an investor in the Great Northern, facilitated the August First deal for an undisclosed amount.

Founded in 2004, Third Place has also invested in the FARMHOUSE GROUP, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery and MONARCH & THE MILKWEED. Whalen said she and Merrick began considering selling the business right before the pandemic and have been discussing a deal with Pace and Third Place for about a year. Their goal was to find new owners who would take over the bakery and “honor what it’s all about,” she said.

She and Merrick are “thrilled” to hand the reins to Pace and Long, for whom they have great respect, she said. Pace “has the vision to grow August First in a way that will complement what it is already,” Whalen added.

In Pace’s view, the bakery and café balance the Great Northern’s existing business. August First “has such a great

name,” he said. “The food is really wonderful, and it fits into our system because it’s breakfast and lunch, and we start at noon at Zero Gravity.”

He and Long will operate both businesses with their existing teams, including longtime August First general manager ELIZABETH TROSTEL. They have no plans to make any immediate changes.

“We will keep all of Jodi and Phil’s vision in terms of customer service, staff love and bread love,” Pace said.

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Winooski and South Burlington. But for now, she’ll stick to one baking day a week.

“It works well with having a baby at home,” Murphy said. “He’s going to be small for at least another couple of years.”

Each complete bake is a 24-hour process that includes the first feeding, hand-mixing the 50-pound batches of dough, fermentation and a 12-hour cold proof.

Murphy has been waiting for a new Rofco B40 Brick Bread Oven since July.

When the hearth-style oven arrives — in the next month, she hopes — she’ll be able to bake 12 loaves at a time.

“I’m enjoying this moment where I have to make everything by hand, doing everything basically the hardest way possible,” Murphy said.

Someday she may add wholesale, and she recently added limited weekly home delivery via Instagram to St. Albans,

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eliminating gluten and corn from her diet, but the challenges were not over.

Beyond learning to navigate grocery shopping and dining out, Shea craved delicious baked goods. “It was such a struggle,” she said. “So many gluten-free bakery products were terrible: grainy, filled with gums or other weird stuff.”

Eventually, Shea took matters into her own hands — literally. She started by making pastries and cakes before tackling the big prize: a wheat-free, naturally leavened sourdough loaf.

“I had a love affair from afar with sourdough. It’s so earthy, natural, raw and beautiful — everything I love,” she said.

“I said, ‘I’m gonna do this because no one else around here is doing this.’”

After experimenting over several months, Shea finally developed a healthy sourdough culture without wheat. In April 2021, she launched Bonté Bakery from her Calais home. The name references the French word for goodness or lovingkindness, “because gluten-free people need loving-kindness, too,” Shea said.

A handful of Vermont retail stores now carry Bonté sourdough breads, priced at $10.50 to $13.50. The line includes traditional round boules that are plain or flavored with fresh rosemary and olives, and unsliced plain or seeded sandwich loaves.

The loaves have an appealingly rustic appearance, with pretty patterns cut into the boules. They contain no gums or “other weird stuff,” as Shea would say, just a careful blend of gluten-free flours and psyllium husk, a plant fiber that she credits with “amazing elastic properties.”

Shea’s other not-so-secret strategies include traditional techniques such as hand kneading and shaping, proofing the dough in basket forms, baking on hot stone slabs, and using steam in her oven.

Initially, Shea marketed through email and word of mouth to her neighbors, who came to pick up bread from her back porch. Among them were Rod and Sandy Buck, who have been gluten-free for about a decade and have tasted their share of disappointing breads around the country.

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Anne Marie Shea’s booming home-based bread business was born out of disappointment. Make that “disappointment after disappointment,” she said.

Shea, 40, developed serious digestive issues when she was pregnant with her now13-year-old son. She resolved her ailments by

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Rod said they became immediate fans of Bonté bread, which they count among the best they’ve eaten anywhere.

“They just look like they’re going to be really good,” he said. “They have a thick, nutty crust and a moist inside, not dry and crumbly like so many gluten-free breads.

And they have terrific flavor.”

While Bonté loaves may lack the craggy crust and deep chew of glutenfull sourdough, even gluten eaters will find them very palatable, especially toasted. In a small Seven Days poll of gluten-free eaters, samples elicited positive responses, including the flatout “This is the best gluten-free bread I’ve ever tried.”

The proof is in the sales. Though Shea used to sell her sweet offerings, she quickly discontinued those to focus on bread, for which there was more consistent demand, she said.

With one employee and a little spousal assistance, she has been producing 400 loaves a week in the mother-in-law apartment attached to her family’s home. And, Shea said, “We’re selling out like crazy.”

The downside of that success is that Shea has reluctantly pulled back on her fall 2021 expansion into some Burlingtonarea retail stores. She is looking at funding a wholesale bakery off-site and hopes to be selling her bread in Burlington again by the end of 2022. “We grew a little too big too fast and want to take a step back and be intentional in how we grow,” she said.

Shea is motivated by memories of Bonté’s earlier days, when she was the sole baker, delivery driver and shelf stocker.

“My favorite part,” she said, “is when I am doing a delivery and a customer comes up and says, ‘Thank you. It’s amazing to be able to eat real bread again.’”

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In the world of commercial bread bakers, Brooks Bezamat is a late riser.

He starts mixing and proofing for Downhill Bread at 3 p.m., then lets the dough ferment in the fridge overnight.

The baking begins between 5 and 7 a.m. the next day.

“I’ve never been someone who wanted to do bakers’ hours,” he said.

Bezamat, 41, has been cooking for 17 years, catering with the Hindquarter in Huntington for the past six while working on the line at Burlington’s Restaurant Poco and the Great Northern in the winters. He learned to bake bread at home as a hobby in the summer of 2020, selling the loaves at the Lincoln General Store — six per day, five days a week.

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Bezamat said. “It was absolutely insane how inefficient it was. But people seemed to like it.”

Burned out on the long, hard hours of catering, he decided to step away from cooking and focus on Downhill Bread full time. In November 2021, he started renting space at Tandem, the commissary kitchen in Bristol.

Now Bezamat makes 150 to 160 loaves per week, which he sells on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Tandem, Lincoln General Store and Beaudry’s Store in Huntington.

He bakes all that bread in just one oven. Like Murphy of Bank Street Bakery, he doesn’t have a mixer, so he whips up 15-loaf batches with his bare hands. “My elbow was hurting for a bit, but I switched arms,” he joked.

Working on a small scale lets him take an observational rather than mechanized approach to baking, Bezamat said. He doesn’t set timers or take the temperature of the water he uses, instead adjusting various factors to fit the ever-changing behavior of his starter.

“It makes it more fun,” he said. “I don’t ever want to be this big bread manufacturer, where everything’s so exact.”

Bezamat makes the bread he likes to eat, with a slightly darker crust than many commercial bakers dare to sell, particularly on plain bâtards.

“I like that flavor, that slight bitterness,” he said.

It reminds him of the bread Julianne and Didier Murat used to sell at Vergennes Laundry when they owned the café. While he hasn’t tasted their bread in years, he draws on his memory to emulate it.

“When they started buying my bread and said it was very good, it was a huge compliment,” he said. “That’s when I knew I was in the game.”

Bezamat’s other big source of “recipes and bright ideas” is Chad Robertson, founder of the California bakery chain Tartine, he said. Among his Tartineinspired offerings are a polenta bread with herbes de Provence and olive oil, a wholewheat flax-and-sunflower combo, and a cheesy loaf — though Downhill’s version features Spring Brook Farm Cheese’s raclette-style Reading instead of Gruyère.

Loaves cost $7 to $9, depending on the variety.

Bezamat bakes with stone-ground organic whole-wheat flour and King Arthur Baking’s high-gluten, 12.7 percent-protein bread flour. Besides the bread, he also sells a small selection of pastries. Rather than wait around during the downtime when the dough is fermenting and proofing, he makes canelés, éclairs and tarts.

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Those pastries may be a temporary diversion, Bezamat said. Once he hooks up a second, bread-specific oven, and maybe a mixer, he hopes nearly to double his volume of bread — or cut his time in half, depending on demand. He’d like to get to 80 loaves a day, maintaining the distribution himself.

“Everyone keeps asking when I’m going to get bigger,” he said. “I understand that thought process, but I want to be really careful not to create something where it’s overwhelming and I can’t get away from it.”

It’s unlikely Downhill Bread will ever be on the shelves of large retailers, Bezamat said. When customers pick up a loaf from the self-serve table at Tandem, it’s usually still warm.

“I want to be sure it’s sold the day it’s baked,” Bezamat said. “There are people making exceptional bread on a bigger scale around here. [But] I think there’s a lot of room for people to make bread just for their small town.”

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Wren Kitz hasn’t named his nascent bread business yet. Since the end of November, he’s been announcing bread offerings every week or so on his personal Instagram and quickly selling out of eight to 15 hefty, bronzed sourdough loaves priced at $10 apiece.

Each week in his home kitchen, Kitz mixes, shapes and bakes a batch of either his olive or his chile-spiked hot cheese loaves. Customers pick up their bread from a bright blue cooler on his Old North End front porch. Their first bite into the supremely crunchy crust reveals a beautiful open crumb and bold flavors.

Kitz, 34, is known locally for his music more than his bread. Seven Days coverage of his releases and performances includes a December 2020 review that describes Kitz’s musical evolution as a “stimulating and fascinating ride.”

Last summer, Kitz left a seven-year stint as a residential counselor working with teens to focus on his music. But it’s hard to make a living as a musician, he acknowledged — especially during a pandemic. He returned to a previous career as a baker to generate a little steady income.

The pandemic sourdough surge pushed him in the same direction, Kitz said. “I wondered, If I started making bread and

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The answer was a resounding yes.

Lately, photos of Kitz’s droolworthy loaves have usurped his music-related Instagram posts, though he did link to a January 17 Vermont Public Radio show about his old-school taped field recordings.

Eli Goldman of Burlington is a fellow musician who follows Kitz on social media and has ordered his loaves several times. “They are really delicious and still warm when I’ve picked them up,” Goldman said.

“At a store, I might not pay $10 [for a loaf of bread], but on a person-toperson basis, I’m indirectly supporting Wren’s art, too.”

Goldman is especially a fan of Kitz’s hot cheese loaves. The baker massages chile paste homemade from dried chipotle, árbol, habañero and bird’s-eye chiles into the dough, which he then spangles with freshly pickled jalapeños and chubby cubes of cheddar. For his olive loaves, he folds in generous handfuls of purple and green kalamata, alfonso and Castelvetrano olives.

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Bakers refer to such non-dough ingredients added to loaves as “inclusions.” In using them, Kitz considers a former boss — Chuck Conway, baker and co-owner of O Bread Bakery in Shelburne — his guru.

“He always said, ‘You should add as much as you possibly can without compromising the structure of the dough,’” Kitz said. “You want to taste the olives.”

Besides O Bread, Kitz has worked at August First in Burlington. The Keene, N.H., native moved to Vermont about a decade ago for music and for bread, having become obsessed with baking in college. “I was told Vermont had a lot of really good bread,” he said.

Kitz hopes to continue building his bread following, inching forward within the limits imposed by the oven and fridge in the home he shares with his partner. He recently invested in a mini fridge that he will devote to cold-proofing his dough.

“It’s reinvigorated this dream of having a bakery of my own,” Kitz said. “This is a way of testing it out.”

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In 2019, Longworth returned to New York City

to consult on a new restaurant belonging to his mentor, chef Alfred Portale. “Being in New York during COVID ended any vacillation about going back there for good,” Wroten said. “It confirmed our decision to re-root in Vermont.”

Longworth and Wroten considered different options

for their new venture, keeping pandemic and industry staffing challenges in mind.

“Right now, it’s just the two of us,” Wroten said.

They settled on “food service that was not a traditional restaurant,” she continued. “This preparedfoods situation seems to be hitting the mark.”

The week of February 21, Kitchen-ette will take a brief break to focus on private catering events. The next menu, to be released on February 28 for preorders, will have expanded frozenmeal options.

The couple likes that the Kitchen-ette business model “gives us the ability to flex,” Wroten said. “You could see pop-up dinners in the future.”

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For coeditor Dave Mance III, the Vermont Almanac is a “love letter” to the state B Y K E N PI CA RD • ken@sevendaysvt.com

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t 12 or 13, equipped with his rifle, a hunting license and the audacity of youth, Dave Mance III told his mother he would be the one to bring home the game for Thanksgiving dinner.

But the wild turkeys and deer failed to show themselves, so Mance returned from the woods with the only quarry he could bag: squirrels.

“My parents, God bless ’em, went along with it,” Mance recalled with a chuckle.

The roasted rodents ended up on a platter on the dining room table.

Mance’s skills as an outdoorsman and naturalist have advanced considerably since then. When the 46-year-old isn’t sugaring commercially — Mance and his father have about 3,500 taps in their Shaftsbury sugar bush — he’s writing and coediting the next volume of Vermont Almanac: Stories From & for the Land. In his words, the planned series is a “handbook for rural living in the 21st century.”

Mance conceived of the almanac during his 11 years as editor of Northern Woodlands magazine. In 2019, shortly after the quarterly relocated to Lyme, N.H., Mance joined magazine cofounder Virginia Barlow and fellow staffers Amy Peberdy and Patrick White in leaving to launch For the Land Publishing. The following year, the nonprofit released Vermont Almanac: Stories From & for the Land, Volume I. Volume II, released in December 2021, includes prose, poetry, photography and illustrations from more than 70 contributors. While Vermont Almanac follows traditional farmers’ almanacs in providing a month-by-month chronicle of the weather and practical advice on such topics as judging dairy cows, foraging for wild ginseng and staying safe on frozen ponds, that’s not all it offers. The 288-page book is a colorful tapestry of short but meaty stories that blend local history, lore and rural wisdom with 21st-century science and technology.

One piece explores how rodenticides accumulate in the livers of fisher-cats.

Another examines how a collective of small sugar makers finds strength in

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numbers against “big maple.” Yet another discusses the science of cyanobacteria blooms.

Volume II also highlights the changing face of Vermont, with stories by and about Vermonters of color and their relationships with the land. Contributors include Somali American poet Sahra Ali; farmer, writer and photographer Aaron Lawrence Carroll; and Middlebury College professor emeritus of history William Hart. The latter wrote a short history of Alexander Twilight (1795-1857), the Middlebury graduate who became the first Black man in the U.S. to earn a college degree.

This volume doesn’t skimp on local humor. In “‘Current’ Events,” an essay on building fences, Bill Torrey writes, “If a fence is going to be electrified, make sure

to give it enough juice to give a cow a realistic preview of what barbecuing is all about.”

In his essay “Winter Hibernation,” Mark Bushnell delves into a tall tale he found in a May 1939 Rutland Herald article: The writer claimed to have found Vermonters who were sedating their old and infirm relatives into bearlike hibernation to get them through the winter.

Vermont Almanac has been a popular item at local bookstores. Volumes I and II were on the 2021 Vermont best-seller list at Phoenix Books Burlington, and Bear Pond Books in Montpelier reported that Volume II was its best-selling title in January.

Seven Days caught up with Mance last week when he was taking a much-needed break from boiling sap.

SEVEN DAYS: When you first conceived of the Vermont Almanac, who was your target audience?

DAVE MANCE: I tell people that we’re part yearbook, part handbook and part love letter to the state. We never thought of our readers as a type. I think most people who live in Vermont appreciate nature and working lands. Most people appreciate good writing and lovely images.

The idea is that if we deliver something that’s educational and entertaining, the readership will take care of itself.

SD: Why did you found a nonprofit to publish it?

DM: Agriculture is in this period of reinvention, where people are trying to figure out a 21st-century model of how to keep their farms going. The publishing world is doing the same thing. The traditional models don’t work anymore, so we incorporated as a nonprofit.

People who believe in what we’re doing are donating. And we’re learning as we go. We’re writers and editors, not businesspeople, but we’re making our way.

SD: How did you select your contributors?

DM: It started very grassroots. The idea had been percolating for some time, and we had the opportunity to put it into play during a pandemic. Then it was really just going through our Rolodex of people we knew and [asking], “Do you want to be involved in this?” A lot of people in [Volume II] found us through the first book. Others [came to us] from talking to earlier contributors. Some are die-hard naturalists; others come from different walks of life. Hopefully, it’s representative of a lot of different voices.

SD: Volume II has more diversity than the first one. Was that deliberate?

DM: In Volume II, we definitely didn’t want to just do the same thing. Part of the way this project is going to stay fresh, year in and year out, is to reflect the year that was, and you couldn’t escape the racial reckoning that

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the aggregate you get this great sense of the energy of agriculture.

SD: Both Volumes I and II were produced during the pandemic. How did that affect the process?

DM: In some ways, obviously, it was challenging. It was hard for us, as editors and writers, to get out, whether because people weren’t meeting face-to-face or whether you were home with your 4-year-old trying to get work done. The plus side is that there’s been this great back-tothe-land rediscovery of simple things. So in some ways, we were brilliantly timed.

SD: Seven Days often covers the clash between so-called traditional Vermont values and those of newer arrivals. Many of the latter don’t SD: Do you plan to appreciate hunting release subsequent and trapping tradivolumes? tions. Did you try to DM: Yes. Our vision is accommodate those that we’re going to do shifting attitudes? one of these every year, DM: We recognize that and it’s going to become the world is changing. a thing where people But we come from this buy them and put them world and this way of on their bookshelf. life that has a certain The writing is timeless Art by Amy Hook-Therrien in Vermont Almanac, Vol. II value system that we’re enough that it stands espousing: raising alone. There are parts your own crops, hunting and fishing and that people can use practically and other trapping, and taking a certain sacramental parts where people ask, “What year was amount of food from nature. that crazy 41-inch snowstorm?” And then What’s disappeared in Vermont in a big they can go look it up. way is the traditional family farm [based on] the 20th-century agriculture model. But SD: I was struck by the contrast of ag itself hasn’t disappeared. If you throw a timeless pieces and cutting-edge rock in the air, you’ll hit somebody who’s a science. nurse/farmer or editor/sugar maker. [We DM: We’re grateful to old Vermonters for wanted] to capture that and put a frame the way that they stewarded this land. around that as useful and instructive. And We’re inheritors of their wisdom, but it’s hopeful, too. Ag is vibrant. It’s just being we’re also not living in the past. We’re practiced in different ways. rediscovering and reinventing this stuff for the 21st century, and that’s really exciting.

SD: Many aspects of this book don’t So let’s read about it. m seem traditionally Vermonty, such as the piece on inoculating logs with This interview was edited and condensed shiitake mushroom spores. for clarity and length.

DM: We didn’t necessarily set out to do this, but I’ve been pleased to see that, on INFO balance, you come away thinking about Vermont Almanac: Stories From & for the how agriculture is thriving in Vermont. Land, Volume II, edited by Dave Mance III, Whether it’s inoculating shiitake or seeing Patrick White and Virginia Barlow, For The the scale of Champlain Valley Hops, by Land Publishing, 288 pages. $30. Available at focusing on all these little niche crops, in Vermont bookstores and vermontalmanac.org.

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happened last year. And when we talk about living a life in tune with the land, these are traditions that transcend race.

One thing that bothers me is that old trope of the seventh-generation Vermonter versus the person who just moved here.

I don’t have any time for that. We’re all Vermonters, and most of us live here because we love this place. Whether you live in Victory or in Burlington, there’s certainly enough room for all of us.

Steve MacQueen

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Flynn Artistic Director Steve MacQueen Resigns

BY J O R D AN AD AMS • jordan@sevendaysvt.com Steve MacQueen, artistic director of the Flynn, has resigned, according to an email from Flynn executive director Jay Wahl to staff obtained on Monday by Seven Days .

Wahl confirmed the change in a subsequent email to Seven Days.

“We will shortly begin a national search for a Director of Programming to ensure that the Flynn continues offering the best in performing arts to our Vermont community,” Wahl wrote. “We wish [MacQueen] the best.”

MacQueen joined the Burlington performing arts venue in 2012 to curate its programming, community outreach and artistic development. When reached by phone, he declined to comment on his departure.

The Flynn has seen significant turnover in several top-level positions in recent years.

Wahl was hired in December 2020, replacing interim executive director Charlie Smith, who was brought in when Anna Marie Gewirtz vacated the role in 2018 after serving for 18 months. She replaced John Killacky in the top job he held for eight years.

In 2021, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival managing director Chelsea Lafayette stepped down after serving for 14 years. The Flynn is also currently looking for a director of marketing and sales, as well as a human resources coordinator.

Earlier this month, the Flynn announced that musician and activist Michael Mwenso would serve as a guest curator of the 2022 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, which runs from June 3 to 12. MacQueen curated the 2021 jazz festival; the 2020 fest was canceled due to the pandemic. m

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he unlikely pairing is the basis for all romantic comedies, but the two people in Heisenberg don’t stumble past their differences to discover that they’re made for each other.

Instead, the Northern Stage production of Simon Stephens’ 2015 play muses on the unpredictability of attraction. Audiences usually see love long before a story’s protagonists do, but here we’re engrossed by improbability as the characters move closer, step by surprising step.

A 75-year-old man, who’s spent his life largely alone, connects with a 42-year-old woman who has burned through numerous relationships. Georgie’s impulsiveness may be the cause or the result of her inability to settle down. Alex’s stolid and taciturn bearing may suit him perfectly or be a prison it’s time to escape.

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and an oddball pursuit to a still-not-sureof-the-rules date, Alex and Georgie are not on an obvious romantic trajectory.

Stephens keeps the conversation funny and banishes romantic clichés by letting the characters speak with tart directness.

And neither character loses track of the age difference, which asserts itself in every gesture, phrase and garment.

Most of the story takes place in London. Alex has moved there from Ireland, still sporting the accent in which he’ll matter-of-factly say, “Aye yam” when Georgie questions his claim that he’s a butcher. Georgie’s from the U.S., and what has brought her to and kept her in London is a mystery, like every one of her biographical details.

The speech isn’t stylized, but the world of the play is intensified by conversation a few notches up from typical getting-toknow-you banter. The characters don’t feel their way; they blurt out what they’re

thinking. Georgie delivers a lot of nonstop chatter that ends in confrontational challenges. Alex is polite but also direct; his efforts to end probing conversation are comically deadpan.

The tone is delightfully unsettling, as characters drawn without the usual depth of backstory speak with uncommon candor, as if piping up from nowhere.

And it’s funny. At last Thursday night’s preview performance, the audience percolated with laughter.

The play’s title invokes 20th-century theoretical physicist Werner Heisenberg, whose uncertainty principle is often used as a metaphor for human behavior.

While the concept actually applies only to subatomic particles, it’s soothing to believe that science itself has found the reason it’s difficult to know another person. The play never references Heisenberg directly, but Georgie sums up the concept when she says, “If you watch

something closely enough, you realize you have no possible way of telling where it’s going or how fast it’s getting there.”

Alex and Georgie watch each other closely, indeed. The audience is likewise riveted, and the story is aimed straight at romance. But how steamy, and how risky, should the director let it be? The script bends the madcap girl plus uptight guy formula until the characters seem capable of anything. They could light a true romantic bonfire or reveal only tender affection.

Director Sarah Elizabeth Wansley chooses to cool the passion, running no risk of letting an old man seem foolish.

Wansley leans on the text’s philosophical drift and emphasizes Alex’s dignity while using Georgie’s quirkiness to keep viewers on their toes. Above all, Wansley and the performers scrupulously avoid any hint of a gender-based power imbalance.

In this production, Alex is too passive to flirt and Georgie is too nutty to be intimidated; she’s almost too nutty to notice that she’s not alone.

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attraction, and two actors with chemistry could tear down the age barrier and unleash some serious desire. Wansley makes a jewel-box love story instead, where kisses and cuddles are safely exchanged.

Dialing down the romantic thermostat lets the dry humor take prominence, and here the actors excel. As Alex, Jamie Horton turns reticence into touching self-knowledge. He slowly doles out every morsel of a man quietly awakening to changes in his life.

With luxurious concentration, Horton shows Alex absorbing each of Georgie’s provocations, never letting the character’s civility crumble. What does weaken is the notion that he couldn’t possibly be worthy of so much of her attention. Horton gives us a character who can’t resist the joy of being wanted yet guards himself with exquisite care against embarrassment.

Monica Orozco, as Georgie, makes each of the character’s stories about herself equally plausible, which is to say, she makes none of them seem true. Orozco lets the character’s eccentricities run from playful to pathological. Above all, she strains to provoke Alex. When she can’t rile him up, she grins and seems to vow to keep up the shelling until she succeeds.

Scenic designer Sasha Schwartz fills the large stage with sliding panels, each a contrast of crisp architectural elements and the loose, rough texture of plaster.

The walls dwarf the actors, but lighting designer Mary Ellen Stebbins washes the surfaces with monochrome while focusing attention on the characters with lush, natural tones. Composer Tommy Crawford supplies arresting music, as moody and unpredictable as the story.

Costume designer Amy Sutton sets up

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nice contrasts between Alex’s dull tweeds and tattersalls and Georgie’s bright colors, fun prints and assertive cowboy boots.

No quantum physics intrudes, but the play is virtually a dissertation on opposites attracting. In six swift scenes that focus only on the present, the characters operate as unencumbered as subatomic particles, attracted or repulsed. They’re mesmerizing. And it’s consistently funny to watch an aging butcher and a footloose fortysomething experiment with affection where it doesn’t seem to belong. m

INFO Heisenberg, by Simon Stephens, directed

by Sarah Elizabeth Wansley, produced by Northern Stage. Through March 6: Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m.; and Sunday, 5 p.m., at Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, in White River Junction. $19-59. northernstage.org.

Masks and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid) taken within 72 hours are required. All Thursday performances are socially distanced with reduced seating.

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f you stroll through “Face It,” an exhibition at Studio Place Arts in Barre, you might feel as though you’re being watched. No, not by surveillance cameras — by the artwork. But the faces seem harmless enough, mostly.

“Face It” is a large group show of portraits — nearly 80 pieces by 35 artists. Most are two-dimensional; the rest, sculptures or other objects. Not all of their subjects look directly at the viewer; in fact, a couple of pieces don’t have discernible eyes. But the intensity of so many gazes lends the gallery an intimate, somewhat vulnerable feel.

And, of course, the point of being there is to look back.

With so many artworks, the initial challenge is where to direct your eyes first. But the large-scale acrylic painting on the back wall, “Portrait #158” by Charles Lysogorski, clamors successfully for attention. The close-up face of a man with distorted features, outsize glasses, and salt-and-pepper hair is slightly disturbing but also amusing. His caricaturelike visage contrasts with the elegant portraits

by Ann Young and August Burns to one side and a unique stitched-relief and embroidered piece by Elizabeth Fram, “The Woolgatherer,” on the other.

Agathe McQueston’s “Siouxsie” also

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incorporates stitching in a striking, mixedmedia portrait of a woman with flame-red hair and hooded blue eyes. A regal hat and stole crafted from artificial leaves contribute to Siouxsie’s haughty, don’t-mess-with-me countenance.

Evyenia Coufos just went straight for the leaves — real ones — for her remarkable collage, “Autumn Self-Portrait.” To create one’s likeness out of dried botanical matter glued to a piece of drywall is a special kind of inventive. Her earthy assemblage looks part human, part spirit.

The variety of mediums in the SPA show contributes to its appeal. And, um, let’s face it, people-watching is irresistible, even if the “people” are made of rocks or feathers or clay. Moreover, the size and diversity of the exhibition has a democratizing effect — a curatorial approach that guarantees every visitor will find some favorites.

For this viewer, a few other pieces particularly stand out. First and foremost are the realist portraits, including selfportraits, by Burns, Young and Ed Epstein.

Though their styles differ, these artists create masterful, nuanced, emotionally resonant paintings of the highest caliber.

A straightforward chromogenic print titled “Gaze,” by Tuyen My Nguyen, HEADY STUFF

On wall, from left: “Portrait #158” by Charles Lysogorski, small untitled portraits and “Condor” by Ann Young, and “Study in Blue Light” by August Burns. Front: “Voices” by Susan H. Wilson

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f KATHRYN SHRIVER: “I Spent Some Time at Home,” older and newer mixed-media works incorporating painting, sculpture, drawing, video, writing and fiber arts by the Savannah, Ga.-based artist. Reception and artist talk: Wednesday, March 23, 7-8 p.m. March 2-30. Info, 373-1810. Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson. f TARA THACKER: New works in ceramic sculpture. Reception and artist talk: March 3, 3-5 p.m.

February 28-April 1. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

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‘PICTURING WOMEN INVENTORS’: A poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women: astronauts, computer pioneers, business leaders, athletes, engineers and even teenagers. Presented by the Smithsonian Museum and the United States Patent and Trademark Office in conjunction with Women’s History Month. March 1-31. Info, 674-5781. American Precision Museum in Windsor.

ART EVENTS ARTIST TALK: ANTHONY GOICOLEA: Vermont Studio Center presents the New York-based visiting artist in a presentation via Zoom.

A multidisciplinary artist, his work ranges from photography, sculpture and video to multilayered drawings on Mylar, oil on canvas and large-scale installations. Register at vermontstudiocenter.org.

Wednesday, February 23, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

ARTIST TALK: MOHAMAD HAFEZ: The Syrian-born, Connecticut-based artist and architect discusses his sculptures in the current exhibit “Unpacked: Refugee Baggage,” as well as his process of collaborating with refugees who have resettled in the U.S. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, February 23, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-0750.

COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT AND ART WALK: Participants of all ages can pick up a scavenger clue sheet at various downtown locations, or download from johnsonrecreationvt.com. The weeklong hunt concludes at the rec field with Skate & Bake on February 26, 2-4 p.m., including cocoa, cookies, ice skating, sledding, bonfires and a raffle for scavenger participants. Limited skates and sleds available or BYO. Legion Field, Johnson. Through February 26.

Free. Info, kyle.studiostore@gmail.com.

FAMILY ART SATURDAY: Families are invited to drop in and participate in an art activity inspired by current exhibitions. Face masks required. BCA Center, Burlington, Saturday, February 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

THE OUTER LIMITS OPEN STUDIO: In the building’s upstairs annex (above Tomgirl Kitchen), makers and retailers including Kat Whitledge Basics & Bespoke, Pepper Lee CBD, Stash Fabrics, Cards by Cato and Jennifer Kahn Jewelry invite the public to come by and check out the space. The Soda Plant, Burlington, Friday, February 25, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, KWBasicsandbespoke@gmail.com.

WINTER LECTURE SERIES: SUSAN ABBOTT: Middlebury’s Edgewater Gallery presents the Vermont artist in a slide lecture titled “I Don’t See That Purple,” with dinner following. Reservations required. The Pitcher Inn, Warren, Wednesday, February 23, 5-8 p.m. Info, 496-6350.

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‘ALL THE FEELS’: More than 100 works that exude emotion, featuring 60 artists from Vermont and New Hampshire. Through March 26. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

ARTWORKS AT UVMMC: Oil paintings and watercolors by Susan Bull Riley (Main Street Connector, ACC 3); acrylic and ink paintings by Mike Strauss (Main Street Connector, BCC and Patient Garden); acrylic paintings by Brecca Loh (McClure 4); and acrylic paintings by Michelle Turbide (Pathology hallway, ACC 2). Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through May 31. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

f ATHENA PETRA TASIOPOULOS: “Inner Spaces,” a solo exhibition of mixed-media encaustic collages by the Barre artist that explore themes of interconnectedness, isolation and the delicate nature of equilibrium. Reception and Soapbox Arts’ third anniversary: Thursday, March 10, 6 p.m. Through April 2. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

‘DARK GODDESS: AN EXPLORATION OF THE SACRED FEMININE’: An exhibition of photographs

by Brattleboro-based Shanta Lee Gander that employs ethnography and cultural anthropology to consider the meaning of the male gaze and the ways society confines females. ‘UNPACKED: REFUGEE BAGGAGE’: A multimedia installation by Syrian-born, Connecticut-based artist and architect Mohamad Hafez and Iraqi-born writer and speaker Ahmed Badr. The miniature sculptures of homes, buildings and landscapes ravaged by war are embedded with the voices and stories of real people.

Through May 6. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

DOUGLAS BIKLEN: Abstract fine-art photographs by the Vermont-based artist and author, in the Lorraine B. Good Room. Through June 15. ERIC AHO: “Headwater,” monumental paintings that capture the Vermont artist’s sensory experience of nature reconstructed through memory and invention.

Through June 5. SARAH TRAD: “What Still Remains,” an exploration of personal and cultural identity using single-channel video, multi-channel moving images and textile installations by the Philadelphia-based Lebanese American artist.

Through June 5. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

JACKSON TUPPER: “Mayo,” a solo exhibition of paintings by the Vermont artist made in response to domestic isolation during pandemic lockdown.

Through March 9. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington.

MALTEX ARTISTS: Paintings by Dierdre Michelle, Judy Hawkins, Nancy Chapman and Jean Cherouny, as well as photographs by Caleb Kenna and Michael Couture in the building’s hallways. Curated

by Burlington City Arts. Through March 31. Info, 865-7296. Maltex Building in Burlington.

PIEVY POLYTE: Paintings by the Haitian artist and coffee farmer. Sales benefit his philanthropic efforts for a farm and school in Haiti. Through February 28.

Info, 540-0406. ArtsRiot in Burlington.

SHANNON O’CONNELL: Botanical paintings with phosphorescent and UV-sensitive pigments mixed into the paint, allowing secondary paintings to be revealed. Through March 2. Info, 865-7296.

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STEPHEN SHARON: A solo exhibition of vibrant, multilayered abstract paintings by the Burlington artist. Curated by SEABA. Through March 4. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

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ERIKA LAWLOR SCHMIDT: Relief monotypes, Skyway. Curated by Burlington City Arts. MAREVA MILLARC: Acrylic paintings, Gates 1-8. Curated

by Burlington City Arts. Through March 31. Info, 865-7296. Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.

‘EYESIGHT & INSIGHT: LENS ON AMERICAN ART’: An online exhibition of artworks at shelburnemuseum.org that illuminates creative responses to perceptions of vision; four sections explore themes ranging from 18th-century optical technologies to the social and historical connota-

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artist, Contemporary Hall. Through March 18. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

tions of eyeglasses in portraiture from the 19th century to the present. Through October 16.

‘IN PLAIN SIGHT: REDISCOVERING CHARLES SUMNER BUNN’S DECOYS’: An online exhibition of shorebird decoys carved by the member of the Shinnecock-Montauk Tribes, based on extensive research and resolving historic controversy. Through October 5.

‘OUR COLLECTION: ELECTRA HAVEMEYER WEBB, EDITH HALPERT AND FOLK ART’: A virtual exhibition that celebrates the friendship between the museum founder and her longtime art dealer, featuring archival photographs and ephemera, a voice recording from Halpert, and quotations pulled from the women’s extensive correspondences. Through February 9, 2023. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

‘SHOW 47’: Members of the gallery display an eclectic exhibition of paintings, sculpture and mixed media.

Through February 27. Info, info@thefrontvt.com. The Front in Montpelier.

f STAFF ART SHOW: An exhibition that shows how eight NBNC employees connect with nature through photography, painting, woodcarving, wire sculpting and more. Reception: Thursday, March 3, 5-7 p.m.

Through March 31. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

SUSAN CALZA: “A Vacant Chair,” a mixed-media, multisensory installation that reflects on concepts of home and homelessness. Through March 13. Info, 224-6827. The Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier.

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‘THE GIFT OF ART’: An off-season exhibition featuring a changing collection of artworks. Open by appointment or during special events. Through April 30. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

‘ABSTRACTION DISTRACTION’: Acrylic paintings by Maryellen Sullivan and black-and-white photographs

by Robert Fahey. Through March 31. Info, info@ RiverArtsVt.org. Morrisville Post Office.

‘THE ART OF THE GRAPHIC’: Eight displays of snowboards that let viewers see the design process from initial conception to final product; featuring artists Scott Lenhardt, Mark Gonzalez, Mikey Welsh, Mishel Schwartz and more. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

f KAYLA RIORDAN: “Hidden,” paintings by the senior art and design major. Reception: Friday, February 25, 7 p.m. Through February 26. Info, bcollier@smcvt.edu. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

LINDA FINKELSTEIN: Eco art, mixed media and archival prints. Through April 2. Info, 425-6345.

Charlotte Senior Center.

LISA BALFOUR & KELLY O’NEAL: Acrylic paintings (Merrill Community Room) and photographs exploring place (Pierson Room), respectively. Curated

by Burlington City Arts. Through June 15. Info, 865-7296. Pierson Library in Shelburne.

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At the Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier, the current

exhibition, titled “A Vacant Chair,” appears spare at first glance. But, in fact, the multimedia, multisensory installation addresses a deeply complex subject: homelessness. A pair of chairs at one side of the petite space invites visitors to sit, look and contemplate.

And listen. Calza, whose work frequently incorporates video, this time recorded

AMY BURNS & KEILANI LIME: An exhibition of illustration, cartoons and large-format mixed-media paintings; also, the artists’ collaborative comic about living with chronic illness. Through March 30. Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

a 22-minute audio track that plays on a loop. On it, she describes her childhood home,

‘CALL AND RESPONSE’: To motivate creativity during the long months of social isolation, the Photographers Workroom began a visual exchange of imagery to maintain much-needed connection.

Eight Vermont photographers participated: Nancy Banks, Christie Carter, Rosalind Daniels, Lisa Dimondstein, Marcie Scudder, Kent Shaw, Peggy Smith and Shapleigh Smith. Through March 5. ‘FACE IT’: A group exhibition of portraits. Through March 5. NED RICHARDSON: “What the Machines Told Me,” images generated by Generational Adversarial Network, a deep learning system, that began with the artist perceiving a connection between the living forest networks around his home and the digital and technological networks that surround us all. Through March 5. SONYA SAGAN-DWORSKY: “Discarded: Daily Views of Trash,” watercolor paintings of objects thrown away each day, in the Quick Change Gallery.

Prints of five select paintings are for sale to benefit Vermont Energy Education Program and the Union Elementary School art program. Through February 26. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

statement, “leads visitors through ideas and symbols of home through storytelling, while

CAROLE NAQUIN: “Roaming the Rivers, Roads and Hills,” oil and pastel paintings. Through April 8. Info, moetown128@gmail.com. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

“or don’t.”

‘THE CATAMOUNT IN VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the feline symbol of Vermont through the lenses of art, science and culture. Through May 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

DJ BARRY: The Vermont artist shows pieces from his World Cow series, as well as past work. Through March 5. Info, 225-6232. Filling Station in Middlesex.

JASON GALLIGAN-BALDWIN: “Safety Procedures,” works incorporating acrylics, antique text, childhood

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sharing reflective anecdotes in a hypnotic, stream-of-consciousness flow. Gradually, Calza segues from personal memories to the topic at hand. The track, as she writes in an artist acknowledging numbers of those in need in the world, our country and our state.”

What visitors see, meanwhile, is a wooden chair in the center of the room with an elemental house shape drawn on its seat in white chalk. A blue light bulb hangs over it. A couple dozen other house shapes, drawn on and cut from translucent paper, are scattered on the floor.

Beyond the chair, a large, black-painted board is covered with more cutout houses — some include tiny drawings of people or architectural details — and statistics, written in chalk, about the unhoused. Numbers from the U.S. in 2021, Calza cites: 40,000 veterans, 56,000 families, 568,000 people total. In Vermont: 1,010.

The artist doesn’t have answers, just questions, she says during a gallery visit. She nudges viewers to ask their own and, more importantly, to consider their responsibilities for the home-insecure. “Maybe home is how we take care of each other,” Calza surmises, “A Vacant Chair” is on view through March 13. books, film stills and other materials to explore American culture, or lack thereof. Curated by Studio Place Arts. Through March 19. Info, 479-7069. AR Market in Barre.

‘LET’S COLLAGE ABOUT IT!’: A community exhibition of contemporary collage art featuring Kristin Bierfelt, Liz Buchanan, Katherine Coons, Anne Cummings, Elizabeth Dow, Ren Haley, Holly Hauser, Lily Hinrichsen, Jean Kelly, Jess Quinn, Rachel Marie Rodi, Cariah Rosberg, Anne Sarcka, Peggy Watson and Olivia White. Curated by Quinn. Through April 15.

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Info, jess@cal-vt.org. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

PRIA CAMBIO: “Warmth for You, Right Now,” paintings, drawings and collage. Sales benefit Studio Place Arts programs. Through April 30. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

SABRINA FADIAL & GAYLEEN AIKEN: “Corporeal Discretion,” sculptural work that addresses female fertility by the contemporary Vermont artist, Nuquist Gallery; and “A Life of Art,” paintings by the late folk

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CATHERINE OPIE: Photographs of rural and urban American scenes that investigate the parallels between natural and political landscapes and their connections to a sense of identity and community.

Through April 9. Info, 253-8358. The Current in Stowe.

‘LISTENING OUTSIDE THE LINES’: A multimedia group exhibition exploring what it means to be a Person of the Global Majority (Black, Indigenous or other person of color) in Vermont, featuring oral history, visual art and poetry by Sarah Audsley, Alexa Herrera Condry, Harlan Mack, Crystal Stokes, Isadora Snapp and Madeleine Ziminsky. A Lamoille Art & Justice project. KATHY BLACK: “Women and Girls,” paintings that explore the experience the changing perspectives of females over time and the connections that run between women at different points in life. Through April 9. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

‘MASKED’: Visual artwork by 22 Vermont artists with disabilities; each piece is the artist’s creative expression of the title, which arose early in the pandemic. Presented by Inclusive Arts Vermont.

On view by appointment. Through April 14. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

ROSE PEARLMAN: “Counter-Space,” abstract wall hangings created by punch-needle rug hooking.

Through March 5. Minema Gallery in Johnson.

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PAUL HAVERSTICK: “Nature’s Images Reimagined,” photographs digitally manipulated into color and shape fields. Through March 5. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

‘TEXTURES AND PATTERNS’: Textural paintings

by Sandy Grant, hooked rugs by Judy Dodds and ceramic mosaics by Bette Ann Libby. Through March 5. Info, 496-6682. The Gallery at Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield.

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ALEXIS SERIO: Abstracted landscape paintings that explore perceptions of time and memory. Through February 28. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

‘ITTY BITTY: TINY TEXTS IN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS’: Books from the 17th to 21st centuries that measure between 1.8 and 10 centimeters, from religious manuscripts to

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cookbooks, children’s books to Shakespeare. Visitors are not currently allowed in the library but may view the works online at go.middlebury.edu/ tinybooks. Through May 31. Davis Family Library, Middlebury College.

‘OF A NATURALE NATURE’: A live snowseason sculptural exhibition that explores curious contrasts and connections of human with nature as shaped by a sixtysomething female artistic observer. Leashed dogs welcome; weather dependent. Text ahead. Through April 18. Free. Info, 377-3376. Robert Frost Interpretive Trail in Ripton.

‘PRIDE 1983’: Through interviews with organizers, photographs and scanned images of historic documents, the exhibit, curated by Meg Tamulonis of the Vermont Queer Archives, explores the origins and lasting legacies of Vermont’s first Pride March on June 25, 1983, in Burlington. It can also be viewed online at vtfolklife.org. Through March 25. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

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LOWELL SNOWDEN KLOCK & HEATHER WILSON: ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside, photography on a winter theme and “bombshell” pinup artworks, respectively. Through February 25. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

champlain islands/northwest ‘JANUARY: COLOR AND LIGHT’: Painted, CNC-cut wood panels by Scott Brown and illuminated sculptural lanterns by Kristian Brevik. Through March 20. Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

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JULIE CRABTREE & AMANDA ANN PALMER: Fiber-art landscapes inspired by the Scotland coast, and hand-thrown pottery, respectively. Through February 28. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

f ‘LOCAL RELATIONS’: Figurative paintings with moments of humor, hyperrealism and the grotesque by Vermont artists Joan Feierabend, Leda Nutting and Rebecca Morgan. Closing reception: Sunday, February 27, noon-3 p.m. Through February 27. Info, 347-264-4808. Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction.

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ARTS CONNECT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS JURIED SHOW: The sixth annual juried show features works by 74 member artists. Slide show of art can be viewed online. Through April 10. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

BEN BARNES: Recent paintings of northern Vermont: small-town street scenes, landscapes and retired cars and tractors. Through March 25. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Company in West Glover.

DIANNE TAYLOR MOORE: “Let Us Fly Away,” vibrant pastel paintings of Colorado, the Florida Keys and southwestern U.S. Through February 26. Info, 7480158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

‘A LIFE IN LISTS AND NOTES’: An exhibition that celebrates the poetic, mnemonic, narrative and enumerative qualities of lists and notes. The objects on display span myriad creative, professional, bureaucratic, domestic and personal uses of lists through the ages. Through May 31. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

‘THE MAGIC OF LIGHT’: A group exhibit of 22 artists whose works in photography, sculpture, collage and lanterns use light in myriad ways. Through March 3.

Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

OPEN AIR GALLERY: SKI & SNOWSHOE TRAIL: Outdoor sculptures by 20 artists can be seen along a two-mile trail through the center’s grounds and neighboring fields. Reserve free tickets at highlandartsvt.org. Through March 27. Info, 5332000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

STJ ART ON THE STREET WINTER SHOW: Downtown businesses exhibit artworks in storefront windows, including stained glass, lamps,

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paintings and mixed-media, in a collaborative public art project. Through February 25. Info, eknarey@catamountarts.org. Various St. Johnsbury locations.

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f ‘ARTFUL ICE SHANTIES’: Presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and Retreat Farm, this outdoor exhibit is a place-based celebration of artistic talent, creative ingenuity and the history of ice fishing at the Retreat Meadows. Activities and hot cocoa available daily. Awards ceremony: Saturday, February 26, 2 p.m. Through February 27.

Info, office@brattleboromuseum.org. Retreat Farm in Brattleboro.

DELITA MARTIN: “Between Worlds,” a yearlong installation in the museum’s front windows that reimagines the identities and roles of Black women in the context of Black culture and African history. Through May 31. MICHAEL ABRAMS: “Arcadia Rediscovered,” a luminous, misty painting installation that invites viewers to be mindfully in the world. Through March 5. f SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS EXHIBITION: Award-winning artwork and writing by 97 Vermont youth. Awards ceremony: Saturday, March 5, noon; keynote speaker is local poet, writer and photographer Shanta Lee Gander. Event is in person and livestreamed; register at brattleboromuseum.org. Through March 5. VERMONT GLASS GUILD: “Inspired by the Past,” contemporary works in glass exhibited alongside historical counterparts from the museum’s collection. Through March 5. WILLIAM RANSOM: “Keep Up/Hold Up,” mixed-media installations that speak to the current state of social tension in the U.S., the reckoning with a history of white supremacy, and the potential for flare-up or collapse. Through March 5. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

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PETER SCHUMANN: Paintings on bedsheets by the founder of Bread and Puppet theater from his “Bad Bedsheets” and “Handouts” series. Through February 28. Info, breadandpuppetcuratrix@gmail.com. Flat Iron Co-op in Bellows Falls.

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‘HIROSHIGE AND THE CHANGING JAPANESE LANDSCAPE’: An exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (17971858) that depict how the political climate of 19th-century Japan influenced its art and how the art influenced politics. Through February 27.

Info, 367-1311. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘THE WORLD BETWEEN THE BLOCK AND THE PAPER’: An international group exhibition of ecologically sound, sensitively produced mokuhanga prints, organized in collaboration with print collective Mokuhanga Sisters. Through March 27. Info, 367-1311. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center, in Manchester.

randolph/royalton

MICHAEL SACCA: “In the Surf,” photographs of water in motion by the Vermont artist. Through March 19.

Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

‘VOICES OF HOME’: An exhibition that explores the experiences of Vermonters living in affordable housing through audio recordings and painted portraits. Through March 19. Info, 728-9878.

Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

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14TH ANNUAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION: Artwork created by students at 13 Vermont and New Hampshire high schools.

Awards chosen by Norwich University adjunct professor Sabrina B. Fadial. Through February 25.

Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

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COMMUNITY GALLERY SHOW: Local artists showcase their photography, sculpture, painting, pastels, ceramics, stained glass, printmaking and drawing. Through February 25. Info, 518-563-1604.

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‘ECOLOGIES: A SONG FOR OUR PLANET’: An exhibition of installations, videos, sculptures, paintings, drawings and photographs that explore the relationship between humans and nature, and disruptions to the planet’s ecosystems caused by human intervention. Through February 27. NICOLAS PARTY: “L’heure mauve” (“Mauve Twilight”), a dreamlike exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installation in the Swiss-born artist’s signature saturated colors. Online reservations required.

Through October 16. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE WITH LAURA POITRAS: “Terror Contagion,” an immersive, activist exhibition by the London-based research collective in collaboration with the journalist-filmmaker. Narration

by Edward Snowden, data sonification by Brian Eno. Through April 18. Info, 514-847-6226. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art.

f ‘IN THE MOMENT: RECENT WORK BY LOUISE HAMLIN’: Paintings and works on paper by the former Dartmouth College studio art professor and print maker. Through September 3. f

‘PHOTOGRAPHS FROM HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN ERA’: Recently acquired from the John Kobal Foundation, the images include studio portraiture, publicity shots and film stills from the 1920s to ’50s. Through May 21. ‘THIS LAND: AMERICAN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD’: Drawn from the permanent collection, the museum’s first major installation of traditional and contemporary Native American art set alongside early-to-contemporary art by African American, Asian American, Euro-American and Latin American artists, representing a broader perspective on “American” art. Through July 23. ‘THORNTON DIAL: THE TIGER CAT’: Part of a new acquisition of 10 artworks from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, the exhibition looks closely at the late artist’s work and the ways in which it broadens an understanding of American art. Through February 27. f ‘UNBROKEN: NATIVE AMERICAN CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, AND DESIGN’: Items drawn from the museum’s permanent collections to create dialogue between historical and contemporary works by Indigenous North American artists. Winter opening: Thursday, February 24, 5-7 p.m., with curatorial talks and other programming. Through April 30. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. m

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2023 SOLO EXHIBITIONS: AVA features three or four Main Gallery opportunities featuring exhibitions that range from thematic, group shows to single/solo artist shows. Deadline: March 31. Find the link for applications at avagallery.org. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H. Info, 603-448-3117.

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‘ABLUTIONS’: The museum is seeking items for its 2022 exhibition featuring the act of bathing or washing the body and the implements and tools associated with it. All manner of contributions will be considered, from vessels and bathing implements to narratives about purification rituals. Contact Clare Dolan about donations or volunteer installation workdays in May through museumofeverydaylife.org.

The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover. Through May 1.

BCA COMMUNITY FUND: The Burlington City Arts Community Fund provides grants of up to $3,000 for Burlington-based practicing artists, creative professionals or small arts organizations to create or advance projects that engage and benefit Burlington’s community. Find details and application portal at burlingtoncityarts.org. Deadline: April 25. Online.

CREATION GRANTS AVAILABLE: Intended to support the creation of new work by Vermont artists, creation grants can fund time, materials, some equipment costs and space rental for artists and artist groups. An independent panel of practicing artists and arts professionals reviews applications. Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply for this $4,000 award. More info and application at vermontartscouncil.org. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier. Through April 4. Info, 402-4614.

DIANE GABRIEL VISUAL ARTIST AWARD: Established in 2021 by the family of the late Burlington artist, the award for a Vermont-based emerging artist provides $1,500 cash and $1,000 value toward the use of any BCA Studio facilities. Info and application at burlingtoncityarts.org. Deadline: March 31.

BCA Center, Burlington. Info, cstorrs@burlingtoncityarts.org.

‘FINE FEATHERS’: The museum is seeking artworks about birds or feathers for its 2022 juried exhibition. Almost any medium accepted, except feathers from actual birds. Up to three entries per person, submitted electronically. Use online form or email museum@birdsofvermont.org. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington. Through March 21.

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MICRO-GRANTS FOR ARTISTS: The Montpelier Public Arts Commission is offering a microgrant program for Vermont-based artists for up to $1,500 for permanent or temporary art installations throughout the city. The request for proposals is open for an indefinite period; artists may submit at anytime during the year. The commission will review and award grants twice yearly; the next deadline is March 30. For more info and to review the RFP, visit montpelier-vt.org. Info, 522-0150.

‘SEPARATIONS AND MIGRATIONS’: Seeking ready-to-hang artworks for a summer exhibition to bring awareness to political and climate migration and the resulting affects on lives of refugees, migrants and asylees. Email director@cal-vt.org for more info and the submission link. Deadline: March 15.

Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier.

THE VERMONT PRIZE: Four art institutions, Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Burlington City Arts, the Current and Hall Art Foundation, are collaborating on a new annual award for an artist who is producing “the best visual art” in the state. The winner will receive $5,000 and an online showcase. Find details and application at vermontprize.org. Deadline: March 31. Online.

VERMONT’S GREENEST BUILDINGS AWARD: The 10th annual statewide competition recognizes exemplary residential and commercial buildings that excel in green building strategies and meet the highest standard of demonstrated energy performance. Details and submission form at vtgreenbuildingnetwork.org. Deadline: March 4 at 5 p.m. Online. Info, 735-2192.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION: Mad River Valley Arts seeks entries for the 10th edition of this annual show in the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, held June 19 to July 23. Submission form at onlinejuriedshows.com (scroll down). Deadline: April 22. Online. Free.

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Teresa Celemin often paints eccentric figures in surreal colors, and “Twelve Women” is no exception. Here, a dozen pastel-hued female faces are stacked in a four-on-three grid, each a little creepy in its own way. Yet somehow the multiplication gives this composition a

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Creepiness can be a virtue in the right hands. Among a cluster of strong clay works on pedestals, Susan H. Wilson’s “Voices” has a commanding presence.

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calls a “proof of concept” test run for the awards.

“And we’re going to use every lesson learned along the way to organize a proper party in January 2023 to celebrate all of 2022’s winners,” Boland wrote on his website.

Utilizing a panel of more than 70 voters, who Boland says “represent every generation of our ever-growing scene,” the Vermont Hip Hop Awards dished out prizes in 11 categories: Best Producer, Best Emcee, Best Group, Best DJ, Best Graffiti Artist, Rookie of the Year, Best Verse, Best Song, Best Album, Best Music Video and, finally, the ANDY “A_DOG” WILLIAMS Good Citizen Award. The last award honors artists who are positive forces in

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It takes a bit of cognitive dissonance, or maybe just a suspension of disbelief, for me to get with the awards show thing.

I always recall EDDIE VEDDER standing onstage at the Grammy Awards in 1996, holding the golden trophy with a perplexed expression on his famous mug.

“I don’t know what this means,” he said, confounding many of the boomer musicians in the room who helped build the awards show industry. “I don’t think it means anything.”

That’s because, well, Grammys don’t mean anything, other than a sales bump, which I can’t imagine counts for much in the era of streaming — that is, when musicians no longer get paid. Handing out an award for art isn’t stupid or cringey to me, but it’s confusing. Why would you try to rate art like it were a dish in a baking competition?

Well, if I might dress up as Satan’s lawyer here for a second, I have an addendum to add to, um, me. The paradox of awards is that, more often that not, they suck. No one agrees on the winners; no one likes the voting systems.

You know, all the usual and accurate complaints.

But in a society full of distractions, events that highlight the arts, even if just to pointlessly rate them, are useful. We need awards shows to bring art into daily

conversation. (I can’t believe I just typed that.)

So why am I soapboxing about awards shows? Because one just occurred that I happen to love. Vermont hip-hop scholar and Seven Days contributor JUSTIN BOLAND has compiled the first annual Vermont Hip Hop Awards on his website, Vermont Hip Hop. Everyone interested in Vermont music should follow the site. Boland does incredible work documenting a scene that seems to be growing stronger every year.

As it was the maiden run for the Vermont Hip Hop Awards and voting happened during the Omicron surge, Boland didn’t try to stage a physical awards ceremony this year.

Rather, he used the crap situation to do what he

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their community — as was its namesake, the late, great DJ A_DOG. Without further ado, let’s get to the winners. Drumroll/sampled beat, please!

For Best Producer, the award goes to ES-K. Boland called him “one of the most accomplished producers our humble state has ever seen,” and he has been on a hell of a run in the last few years. His 2019 collaboration with rapper LEARIC, Thought Instruments, was one of the best hip-hop releases of that year, and his latest album, About This, continues the streak. Runner-up is RICO JAMES, who most recently worked with Bronx MC JOBU on 2021’s killer My Words, Your Actions.

The Best Emcee of 2021 is KONFLIK. The Massachusetts-born and Vermontbased MC is hardly a surprise winner, as he is considered one of the godfathers of Vermont hip-hop. One-third of the beloved local legends EYE OH YOU, along with FATTIE B and DJ A_Dog, Konflik has been a fixture in Vermont hip-hop since the ’90s. Konflik released Back to Basics in September, a vintage banger of a record for which the MC paired up with his brother and fellow Vermont hip-hop luminary, NASTEE. Learic takes second prize this time.

The Best Group of 2021 is no surprise. Burlington’s 99 NEIGHBORS would have been tough not to pick.

After their sensational 2019 debut, Television, put them on the map, 99 Neighbors signed with Warner Records. In September, they released their sophomore album, Wherever You’re Going I Hope It’s Great, which incorporated new elements in their sound, like jazz and classic R&B. The runners-up are the COGNAC COUSINS, the rap duo of YUNG BREEZE and RAW DEFF. DJ KANGANADE takes home the Best DJ award, narrowly edging out scene staples DAVID CHIEF and DAKOTA. The talented turntablist has put work out with the SELF PORTRAIT crew and most recently collaborated with producer SKYSPLITTERINK. Kanganade even teaches a DJ/turntablism class for aspiring DJs. ESKAEONE scores the Best Graffiti Artist award. It’s a little hard to list some of ESKAEONE’s work, but you can see plenty of it in Burlington — check out Green Door Studio on Pine Street — and in Montréal. Because graffiti is still illegal in many places, numerous artists keep their identities under wraps. So, wherever you are out there, ESKAEONE: Congrats to you, and to runner-up SPEAK. The Rookie of the Year is a threeway tie! As a soccer fanatic, I love a tie.

It was a crowded field in 2021, so this tracks, honestly. Burlington’s HEADY BETTY released her debut EP, The Heady Betty

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NORTH AVE JAX had a hell of a year himself, signing with Interscope Records and dropping a killer single, “Trust Nobody.”

ROBSCURE snuck in as a rookie; he started turning heads in 2019. But his latest track, “Echo,” is such a blast of fresh air and fresh beats that his claim could not be denied. RIVAN C and SHORTY BANG came in tied for second.

HANKNATIVE takes home Verse of the Year for his bars on 99 Neighbors track “Rageless Hope.” The runner-up is Konflik’s “Float,” but he can take comfort in the fact that he won Best Song for “Project Building,” as well as Best Album for Back to Basics — no small feat, because he had to defeat 99 Neighbors. Their trophy cabinet stays stocked, however, as the group won the Best Music Video prize for “Live a Little,” defeating its own video for “N. Michigan Gospel” and Shorty Bang’s “1000 Corpses.”

Last but certainly not least, the winner of the 2021 Andy “A_Dog” Williams Good Citizen Award goes to JOHNNY MORRIS, aka JL of BOOMSLANG. The talented producer and musician passed away in September after fighting a three-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. His former collaborators SED ONE, SkySplitterInk and Rico James all pay tribute to Morris with the track “JL Forever.”

Those are your 2021 Vermont Hip Hop Awards winners. Not a bad first year! I think I speak for everybody when I say I hope that next year’s awards turn into one truly awesome show.

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The singles and videos from Vermont artists have been dropping like fruit from a tree lately. First up is a new video from FRANCESCA BLANCHARD for her song “New Year’s in Paris.” The track was released last year, a down-tempo, sorrow-filled ballad about dreaming of an ex-lover. The video, shot by JULIETTE JALENQUES and directed and edited by Blanchard, was released on February 21 and shows the singer-songwriter wandering the streets of Paris, either alone or lonely in a crowd. Check it out on Blanchard’s YouTube channel.

Next up is MARCO BENEVENTO’s newest release, “Winter Rose.” A high-energy, danceable tune full of optimism, the song was cowritten by Benevento and San Diego-based poet AL HOWARD. “If every thorn came with a winter rose, then everything was worth it, yes, I suppose,” Benevento sings through a wall of reverb and a feel-good chord progression. The track is streaming on all services.

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started her career in standup

Al’s Pals Acoustic Trio (folk) at Mad River Barn, Waitsfield, 5:30 p.m. Free.

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Jazz Night (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Free.

answered a call from television network Nick at

Lawrence with MLLN (soul-pop) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25/$28.

called “The Search for the Funniest Mom in

Swimmer with No Showers on Vacation (jam, rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $5.

Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

THU.24

American Roots Night at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free.

Back in Black: The True AC/DC Experience (AC/DC tribute) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. $15/$20.

Bruce Cockburn (singersongwriter) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $35/$40.

Cooie Sings (folk) at Filling Station, Middlesex, 6 p.m. Free.

Dave Keller (blues) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free.

Geoffry Kim Trio (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Joe’s Big Band (big band) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10.

Open Mic Open Jam Night (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Sunflower Bean with Empath, Lily Seabird (indie rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $17/$20.

FRI.25

Breathwork and Low Echo (indie) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Dave Keller Band (blues) at Spruce Peak at Stowe, 1 p.m. Free.

Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

ELEVEN (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Jerborn & Boxbanger (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

Mosey Beat (funk, rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

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comedy in an unusual way. The mother of five

Socializing for Introverts (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m.

Free.

Night, which was looking for contestants for a show

FRI.25

America.” Though she kept her hopes low,

ATAK (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

Hurley stood out among the thousands of entrants and was eventually selected as

DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

a finalist. Featuring comedy stars such

DJ Rice Pilaf (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

as Jeff Ross and Sandra Bernhard, the

Memery (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

show helped catapult Hurley into her

OSNS Presents Old School New School (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

standup career. Now a staple of the Boston scene, Hurley brings her mom

SAT.26

jokes to the Depot in St. Albans on Friday, February 25.

The Zoo (rock) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. Free.

SAT.26

Brian Fallon & the Howling Weather with Worriers, hurry (singer-songwriter) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $30/$35.

Caswell & Company (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Chris & Erica (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m.

Free.

Dave Keller Band (blues) at Spruce Peak at Stowe, 1 p.m. Free.

Doctor Rick (rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Karl & the Instrumentals (rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

Long Autumn (alternative) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Madaila Presents: The Daly Monthly with Maggie Talty (indie rock) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Mushroom Cloud (jam) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 8 p.m. $8/$10.

The Path, Dead Torches, Versus, Dearstreet (hardcore, metal) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10.

DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

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Patrick Droney with morgxn (blues) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20/$25.

WED.2

Postcards From Hell: An Evening of Blues and New Orleans Funk (blues, funk) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $12.

Jazz Night (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Free.

Sticks & Stones (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

Tyler Mast (singer-songwriter) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6 p.m. Free.

SUN.27

Aoife O’Donovan with Yasmin Williams (singer-songwriter) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $25/$30.

The Ballroom Thieves (indie rock) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 8 p.m. $15/$18.

Wonderkid (neo-soul) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

MON.28

Between the Buried and Me and Car Bomb (metal) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 6 p.m. $25/$30.

TUE.1

Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

Al’s Pals Acoustic Trio (folk) at Mad River Barn, Waitsfield, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $5.

Willverine (electronic) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

djs WED.23

Wooly Wednesdays with DJ Steal Wool (eclectic) 6 p.m. Free.

THU.24

DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Reign One (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Free.

Slaps! A Mashup Night with CRWD CTRL (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

MON.28

Mo’ Monday with DJs Craig Mitchell and Fattie B (soul, R&B) at Monkey House, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.2

Wooly Wednesdays with DJ Steal Wool (eclectic) 6 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

THU.24

Memery (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m.

Free.

Line Dancing with Dancin’ Dean (line dancing) at the Depot, St. Albans, 6 p.m. $7.

Poetry Riot (poetry open mic) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30 p.m.

Free.

WED.2

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

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Roar! Showcase (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $5.

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Whale Tales: An Evening of Comedic Storytelling (comedy) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Free.

THU.24

Todd Glass (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25.

FRI.25

Christine Hurley: The Queen of Boston Comedy (comedy) at the Depot, St. Albans, 8 p.m. $20.

Rusty DeWees with Patrick Ross the Fiddler (comedy) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25.

Todd Glass (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9 p.m. $25.

SAT.26

Todd Glass (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9 p.m. $25.

TUE.1

Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester (comedy) at Flynn Main Stage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $62/$104.

WED.2

Standup Comedy Open Mic (comedy open mic) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

open mics & trivia, jams karaoke, etc.

WED.23

DJ Baron (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Lemonade: A Pop Dance Party with Two Sev (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

comedy

THU.24

Trivia Night (trivia) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

MON.28

Trivia with Brian & Ian (trivia) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8:30 p.m. Free.

TUE.1

Karaoke with DJ Party Bear (karaoke) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m.

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REVIEW this Justin LaPoint, Miss Mountain Sky (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

“It’s funny how everything’s a circle, coming back again,” Justin LaPoint sings on “Man on Fire,” the second track on Miss Mountain Sky. He continues, “So we laugh at ourselves when we pass ourselves coming ’round the bend.”

The Burlington singersongwriter’s latest EP focuses on things coming full circle, both thematically and musically. Over five tracks of Americana and folk, LaPoint flexes his songwriting prowess, further establishing himself as one of Vermont’s most promising talents.

LaPoint first hit the scene with his 2017 debut, Bear Country, a record full of potential that bore all the hallmarks — good and bad — of a new artist. There was no doubting LaPoint’s ability to write a tune, and the album’s production was stellar. But there were moments when it was clear that he couldn’t yet deliver a finished product.

Miss Mountain Sky might just be the realization of all that promise. LaPoint has reined in his sound a bit, doing away with drums or any leanings into rock or country — this is a pure roots record.

He only brought along two friends this time: Shay Gestal on violin, piano and harmony vocals; and the EP’s producer, Colin McCaffrey, who provides a host of sounds and instruments.

The stripped-down tone enhances LaPoint’s songs, imbuing them with a sense of the traditional — that shared narrative of existence that folk music can so accurately depict.

The EP’s title track shines the brightest, opening with a gorgeous swell of harmony vocals and McCaffrey’s cascading mandolin. The three musicians sing together with such ease and chemistry that their harmonies paint the record in bright colors, offsetting the wood and earth tones of the music.

“Miss Mountain Sky, Mountain Sky, tell me why do I have to try so hard to get by / I’ve been eking out, seeking out, scraping as I go / Tell me, how did I hit this all-time

low?” LaPoint wonders. The song perfectly captures the age-old plight of the working man and woman, of spending all your days toiling to survive and wondering about the point of it all.

Initially released last year as a single, “My Oh My” is a gentle ballad in which Gestal pulls double duty: She plays piano on the intro before laying down a violin track that mingles with McCaffrey’s cello.

LaPoint’s voice soars as he grapples with the dissolution of a relationship and asks, essentially, What’s the fucking point? “If this means nothing, nothing at all / Gonna sing it all night, drown in alcohol,” he declares with righteous misanthropy.

The record closes with its two most traditional folk-sounding songs. “Notes From the Morning” finds LaPoint missing a lost love. The shuffling arrangement and Appalachian-tinged strings segue nicely into “Shadow,” which almost forms a counterpoint to the song before. In “Notes From the Morning,” LaPoint isn’t able to shake the memory of what he lost; in “Shadow,” he refutes those dark thoughts.

The two form an engaging coda for the EP. Miss Mountain Sky is available on Spotify.

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David Wax Museum, Remember My Future (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Blending elements of Mexican folk music with American roots and indie rock, David Wax Museum have always stood out in an Americana scene crowded with imitators. With its fearless approach, the husbandand-wife duo of David Wax and Suz Slezak consistently pushes boundaries to create new sounds and intricate melodies.

On its eighth album, Remember My Future, released on New Year’s Eve, the duo weaves in psychedelic pop and rigid, amplified guitars. That’s a new evolution for the self-described “Mexo-Americana” band. But the presence of string instruments, acoustic guitars, piano and heartfelt harmonies suggests that it has held on to its musical roots while discovering new creative avenues.

Wax and Slezak founded David Wax

Museum in Boston in 2007 and are now based in Charlottesville, Va. They made the new album, produced by Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist Alec Spiegelman, while in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by looping, improvisation, collaboration and sonic exploration, the duo ventures through a wide emotional spectrum. Topics range from a love song for a smartphone, to the Spanish conquest of Mexico told from the perspective of the Aztec gods, to numerous other existential quandaries.

Clearly, there’s a lot going on within Remember My Future. It’s an audial expedition in which each track brings something different to the forefront.

Songs feature orchestral progressions and choruses heightened by unison vocals, rhythmic storytelling or numerous distinct tones.

Mandolin, guitar and drums drive the steady rhythms in “Georgette.” It’s an excellent example of how a song can be soothingly catchy without becoming mindbendingly annoying.

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“Gods and Heathens” highlights electric riffs alongside a vocal supergroup composed of Slezak and special guests Diane Cluck, Devon Sproule and Lauren Goans. Speaking of vocal standouts, Slezak sings in French on “Tu Tiens la Lune.”

The title means “You Hold the Moon” in English, and Slezak’s exquisite delivery takes on a jazz vibe.

Remember My Future has no filler; each of its 11 tracks stands on its own. Inventive and expansive, this isn’t rinky-dink folk music.

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ould a hard enough winter make cannibals of us all? In Indigenous Algonquian folklore, the windigo or wendigo is an evil spirit that possesses people whom cold-season scarcity has driven to feast on human flesh.

This monstrous figure crops up often in pop culture, most famously in Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. The 2021 horror film Antlers (on HBO Max and rentable) is a new windigo flick with a Vermont connection.

New Hampshire resident C. Henry Chaisson, who cowrote the movie with Nick Antosca and director Scott Cooper, has also optioned a novel by local folklorist Joe Citro for the screen. For a 2020 cover story on Citro, Chaisson told Seven Days’ Dan Bolles that “[Citro] and I definitely compared Wendigo notes.”

The deal

In a small Oregon town, something is very wrong with 12-year-old Lucas Weaver (Jeremy T. Thomas). After school, he gathers the corpses of small animals and brings them home. At night, he hides behind a triple-locked door.

Disturbed by Lucas’ behavior, teacher Julia Meadows (Keri Russell) sets out to help the boy. She fears that his dad (Scott Haze), a local meth manufacturer, has become abusive toward Lucas and his younger brother.

Recently back in town after the death of her own abusive father, Julia is struggling to rebuild her relationship with her brother, Paul (Jesse Plemons), the town sheriff. She enlists him to help her protect Lucas, but neither of them is ready for what they’ll find when they explore the town’s dark places.

Will you like it?

For horror fans, Antlers will have few surprises. It’s an elegant (and sometimes gory) variation on a familiar kind of monster flick in which the monster merely mirrors back the evil of human beings.

An opening quote invites us to link the rampaging windigo to the vengeance of the despoiled Earth. The monster first appears in a disused mine, a human-made scar in the landscape that has been repurposed as a meth lab.

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UNFAIR GAME Plemons and Russell try to help a kid with a scary secret in Cooper’s doggedly grim horror flick.

of British Columbia (where the film was shot) look like an industrial wasteland.

Between scenic glimpses of misty mountains, he gives us scabby midcentury strip malls and sheds and attics worthy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Even the humble home that Julia and the sheriff share has a significant creep factor.

Russell imbues Julia with convincing traces of lingering trauma, but it’s Lucas who rivets our attention. With a Victorian orphan’s complexion and piercing, darkringed eyes, Thomas looks like he was born to play the gifted and/or cursed children in King novels. He’s also unsettlingly reminiscent of the puppet child in last year’s avant-garde musical Annette — and, like her, a helpless witness to adult violence.

Antlers suggests that this violence is a repeating cycle, and no one can do much about it. Those who try to fight the evil — Julia, her colleagues, her brother — end up narrowly escaping it at best.

The windigo legend often involves agency: People invite the evil spirit into their hearts by choosing a path of ravenous greed. By contrast, no one in this story gets a choice (at least on-screen) about becoming a monster. Instead, Antlers focuses on the choice of whether to protect and

nurture a monstrous loved one — an obvious metaphor for enduring abuse. Both options are grim ones, with no hopeful paths in sight.

That grimness becomes overbearing after a while. In plot, setting and characters, the film recalls one of the darker episodes of “The X-Files,” without our favorite FBI agents around to provide a little levity.

Just one scene of relaxed sibling banter between Julia and her brother would have gone a long way toward making us care about these characters. Cooper doesn’t give us that relief, though; the two never seem to have even the beginnings of a bond. Plemons has a talent for playing seemingly clueless bumblers with uncanny flashes of insight, but here he comes off as just clueless.

I found myself wishing the movie gave us more of veteran actor Graham Green, playing an Indigenous retired sheriff who shows up to explain the windigo lore. In his brief screen time, he offers welcome flashes of wisdom and humor that Antlers sorely needs.

If the windigo lore depicts cannibalism as a terrible choice to survive at all costs, this movie presents it as more of a foregone conclusion — perhaps even the birthright of members of a society addicted to

MOVIE REVIEW consumption. One shudders to think what Lucas’ future might be.

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For Indigenous takes on the windigo, try novels such as Louise Erdrich’s THE ROUND HOUSE and Linda K. Hogan’s SOLAR STORMS. WENDIGO (2001; Pluto TV, Tubi, Shud-

der): Like Antlers, this psychological horror film from eco-minded director Larry Fessenden links the monster of Algonquian folklore to the offended Earth.

PET SEMATARY (1989; Pluto TV, Netflix,

rentable): King’s gory tale of a cemetery that revives the dead is probably the best-known pop-culture version of the windigo.

RAVENOUS (1999; rentable): Antonia

Bird’s cult horror film about cannibals on the Western frontier connects windigo lore to the rapacity of the 19th-century belief in “manifest destiny.”

NEW IN THEATERS 2022 OSCAR SHORTS: See the short films nominated this year in the Animated, Live Action or Documentary categories. Each category is a separate program; check with theaters for more info. (Run time varies, NR. Essex, Roxy) CYRANO: Peter Dinklage stars in a musical version of Edmond Rostand’s classic play about a courtship by proxy, directed by Joe Wright. (124 min, PG-13.

Capitol, Playhouse, Roxy) HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 4: TRANSFORMANIA: Monsters and humans switch places in the latest installment of the animated series, directed by Derek Drymon and Jennifer Kluska. With the voices of Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez. (87 min, PG. Essex, Star) STRAWBERRY MANSION: The government can tax people for their dreams in this quirky drama directed by and starring Kentucker Audley and Albert Birney. (91 min, NR. Savoy) STUDIO 666: Members of the grunge band Foo Fighters star in this horror flick about a recording session in a haunted mansion. BJ McDonnell directed. (106 min, R. Essex)

CURRENTLY PLAYING BELLEHHHH A shy high schooler (voiced by Kaho Nakamura) escapes into a virtual world where she is a star in this animated adventure from writer-director Mamoru Hosoda (Mirai). (121 min, PG. Savoy) BLACKLIGHTH1/2 Liam Neeson plays a U.S. operative who discovers a sinister plot in this spy thriller from director Mark Williams (Honest Thief).

(108 min, PG-13. Majestic, Stowe) DEATH ON THE NILEHH1/2 Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh, who also directed) must find an heiress’ killer while on a sumptuous vacation in this new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s whodunit, also starring Annette Bening and Gal Gadot. (127 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Playhouse, Welden) DOGHHH Channing Tatum plays an Army Ranger whose road trip to the funeral of a fellow soldier is interrupted by the shenanigans of his canine companion in this comedy. (90 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Welden) FLEEHHHHH Animation depicts the harrowing story of a Danish immigrant from Afghanistan as he unveils his history in this documentary from Jonas Poher Rasmussen. (89 min, PG-13. Roxy; reviewed 2/9) JACKASS FOREVERHHH1/2 Johnny Knoxville and cast members from his erstwhile MTV show return with a fresh set of wacky and hazardous pranks and stunts. Jeff Tremaine directed. (96 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Roxy, Star, Welden) LICORICE PIZZAHHHH1/2 A teenager (Cooper Hoffman) pursues a woman (Alana Haim) 10 years his senior in this acclaimed coming-of-age comedy from Paul Thomas Anderson, set in 1973 Los Angeles. With Sean Penn and Tom Waits. (133 min, R. Big Picture, Savoy; reviewed 1/12)

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETHHHHH1/2 Joel Coen wrote and directed this Shakespeare adaptation starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. (105 min, R. Savoy) UNCHARTEDHH1/2 Mismatched treasure hunters (Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg) seek Ferdinand Magellan’s fortune in this action adventure. (116 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Welden)

The Public Utility Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input concerning Green Mountain Power Corporation’s request for a 2.34% rate increase

THE VELVET QUEENHHHH In this documentary, a photographer and a novelist explore the Tibetan Plateau in search of the elusive snow leopard. (92 min, NR. Savoy) WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICAHHHH 1/2 Jeffery Robinson of the ACLU presents the evidence for a tradition of anti-Black racism that continues today in this documentary directed by Emily and Sarah Kunstler. (117 min, PG-13. Roxy, Savoy)

The hearing will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, commencing at 7:00 P.M., utilizing GoToMeeting video conference with a telephone call-in option. The Public Hearing will commence immediately following the public information session, but no earlier than 7:00 P.M. A public information session will begin at 6:45 P.M. hosted by the Vermont Department of Public Service where Green Mountain Power Corporation can describe their request and answer questions.

THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLDHHHH Two Oscar nominations went to this brisk Norwegian comedy-drama about a thirtysomething (Renate Reinsve) who’s still trying to figure out who she is.

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WED.23 agriculture

2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: Featured speakers, in-person socials, and more than 40 workshops, panels and other events give food and farm enthusiasts three weeks of fabulous fun.

See nofavt.org for full schedule. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $30-150; sliding scale; free for BIPOC. Info, 434-4122.

PLANNING FOR SEED SAVING WORKSHOP: Master gardener Judy Hall leads a lesson and Q&A session on ideal ways to conserve and replant seeds.

Presented by the South Burlington Public Library.

6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, sbplprograms@ southburlingtonvt.gov.

community

CURRENT EVENTS OVER ZOOM: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library leads an informal discussion about what’s in the news. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister.

Info, programs@damlvt.org.

VERMONT WOMEN’S MENTORING PROGRAM: Mercy Connections trains new volunteers who want to help support women healing from prison and other encounters with the criminal justice system. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 846-7063.

conferences

THE EMPATH SUMMIT: Local intuitive coach and Reiki healer Sara Lopez hosts three days of talks for anyone who struggles with

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crafts

FIRESIDE KNITTING GROUP: Needle jockeys gather to chat and work on their latest projects. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

MARILYN DA SILVA: The metalsmith and sculptor explains how her trademark use of treatment and color tells stories through steel. Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 603-646-2422.

environment

RECYCLING RIGHT!: Chittenden Solid Waste District recycling pros answer questions about what should go in the bin and what happens at the Materials Recovery Facility. 6-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, community@cswd.net.

film

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

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: Cameras positioned in nests, underwater and along the forest floor capture a year’s worth of critters coming and going. 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.

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‘CANDIDE’: Former Governor Jim Douglas narrates the Opera Company of Middlebury’s filmed production of the comic operetta. Streamed by Town Hall Theater. $25-50. Info, 382-9222.

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

DISCUSSION OF ‘EMMA.’ (THE MOVIE): Jane Austen Society of North America Vermont Region members lead a rousing debate on the 2020 adaptation of Austen’s comedy of manners. Hosted by Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 223-3338.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: A tenacious mammalian matriarch fights to protect her family in a desolate environment.

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, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘A RAISIN IN THE SUN’: Catamount’s Black History Month film screening series closes out with a classic Sidney Poitier movie.

Catamount Arts Center, St.

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

film See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/music.

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Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: Sparkling graphics take viewers on a mind-bending journey from the beginning of time through the mysteries of the universe. 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.

‘THE TRUE COST’: Sustainable Woodstock screens a groundbreaking documentary that pulls back the curtain on the fast fashion industry and its environmental costs. Free. Info, 291-1003.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: Those in need of an easy-on-the-joints workout gather for an hour of calming, low-impact movement.

United Community Church, St. Johnsbury, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 751-0431.

CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free.

Info, 244-7036.

language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners of all abilities practice written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

SPANISH CONVERSATION MEETUP ONLINE: Fluent and beginner speakers brush up on their español with a discussion led by a Spanish teacher.

Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

music

CUARTETO LATINOAMERICANO: The award-winning string quartet teams up with Hopkins pianist-inresidence Sally Pinkas for an evening of thrilling classical music.

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $15-45. Info, 603-646-2422.

JARET REDDICK & ROB FELICETTI OF BOWLING FOR SOUP: The kings of aughts pop rock take to the stage for a funfilled, sing-along acoustic show.

Troy Millette and the Fire Below open. Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex Junction, 8 p.m. $20. Info, info@ doubleevermont.com.

outdoors

WILDLIFE TRACKING WEDNESDAYS: Naturalists teach trackers of all ages how to distinguish the snowy paw prints of coyotes, foxes, minks and more.

North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 229-6206.

politics

TIMELY TOPICS: JOHN-PAUL HIMKA: The Vermont Council on World Affairs kicks off a new speaker series with a discussion of rising tensions in Ukraine. 6-7 p.m. $10; preregister; free for members.

Info, 557-0018.

seminars

DEVELOPING SELF: Participants reflect on their experiences and reconnect with their values in order to address life’s challenges.

Presented by Mercy Connections.

10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister.

Info, 846-7063.

L.E.A.N. IN: Health coach Becky Widschwenter teaches a biweekly series on healthy habits and wellness tips.

Presented by Waterbury Public Library. 5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

RESILIENT BODIES WORKSHOP: Norwich University experts teach attendees how tactical athletic training can prepare people for military or first responder service.

Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, kthomas2@norwich.edu.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION: Adult learners study English, history, government and geography with personal tutors. Virtual options available. Mercy Connections, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-7063.

talks

ABIGIAL MCGOWAN: Listeners learn how housing shortages, income inequality and the Bollywood film industry have shaped the culture of the Indian city of Bombay. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1297.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL GAMING FOR OLDER ADULTS: Technology for Tomorrow takes attendees on a tour of the wide world of online video games and demonstrates how to download and play one on an iPad. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-0595.

theater

‘HEISENBERG’: An elderly Irish butcher and a middle-aged New Jersey woman experience an unexpected connection in this Northern Stage production.

Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-59; preregister for socially distanced shows. Info, 296-7000.

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agriculture

2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: See WED.23.

business

HIRING2DAYVT VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: The Vermont Department of Labor gives job seekers a chance to meet with employers from around the state.

11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 828-4000.

community

BOARD RECRUITMENT & RETENTION: A virtual Vermont Historical Society roundtable discusses how small, volunteer museums can attract trustees. Noon. Free; preregister.

Info, 479-8500.

VERMONT COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Mercy Connections teaches community-building skills to anyone looking to effect change in the lives of the people around them. 1:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 846-7063.

conferences

THE EMPATH SUMMIT: See WED.23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

crafts

THURSDAY ZOOM KNITTERS: The Norman Williams Public Library fiber arts club meets virtually for conversation and crafting. 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@normanwilliams.org.

environment

Q&A ON RECYCLING, COMPOSTING & SOLID WASTE: Ham Gillett of the Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District demystifies waste sorting and gives updates on recycling laws. Presented by Norwich Public Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

film

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

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.23.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE NIGHT: The library screens a beloved Best Picture winner about Black queer love. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

‘CANDIDE’: See WED.23.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘FREDA’: A Haitian woman struggles with the decision to either emigrate or stay and fight.

A conversation with director Gessica Généus follows. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.23.

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barre/montpelier

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: Mothers-to-be build strength, stamina and a stronger connection to their baby. 5:45-6:45 p.m. $5-15. Info, 899-0339.

‘BACK TO THE 100 ACRE WOOD: WINNIETHE-POOH REVUE’: The student thespians of LNT’s Dance-Theater Performance Camp transport audiences to the world of Pooh, Piglet and Tigger. See calendar spotlight. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 6-6:45 p.m. $5. Info, 229-0492.

burlington

CIRCUIT CIRCUS FESTIVAL: Hair-raising science shows, crowd-dazzling spectacles and hands-on activities spark the whole fam’s scientific curiosity.

ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $14.50-18; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

HARRY POTTER SCAVENGER HUNT: Witches and wizards ages 10 and up search throughout the library for horcruxes and sorcerer’s stones. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

ITTY BITTY PUBLIC SKATE: Coaches are on hand to help the rink’s tiniest skaters stay on their feet. Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $8. Info, 865-7558.

STEAM SPACE: Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

LEGO BUILDERS: Elementary-age imagineers explore, create and participate in challenges after school. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

SPECIAL FAMILY STORY TIME: BEACH PARTY: Picture books transport little ones and their parents somewhere tropical. BYO beach blanket. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10:30-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

STORY WALK: ‘I AM THE STORM’: Little readers bundle up, take a walk around the library grounds and read about how people keep each other safe during storms. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

YOUTH CRAFTERNOON: 3D YARN MONOGRAMS: Crafty kids use yarn and cardboard to make letter-block decor. Grades 3 and up. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2-3 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

stowe/smuggs

WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON: A new project is on the docket each week, from puppets to knitting to decoupage.

Ages 7 and up. Morristown Centennial

PAJAMA STORY TIME: Puppets and picture books enhance a special prebedtime story hour for kids in their PJs. Birth through age 5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

STORY WALK: ‘I AM THE STORM’: See WED.23.

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CRAFTERNOON: Weaving, knitting, embroidery and paper crafting supplies take over the Teen Space. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

OUTDOOR PLAYTIME: Energetic youngsters ages 2 through 5 don warm layers to play with hoops and parachutes out in the snow. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-6956.

FEB. 25 & 26 | FAMILY FUN The student thespians of Lost Nation Theater’s youth camp team up with award-winning director and choreographer Taryn Noelle for a delightful original musical adaptation of A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories. The show, written by LNT founder Kim Allen Bent, features a cast of actors and dancers ages 6 through 20 who have rehearsed and staged it over the course of just one intensive week.

Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and the rest come to life through song, dance and theater that’s by kids, for kids.

Livestream available; masks and proof of vaccination required.

‘BACK TO THE 100 ACRE WOOD: WINNIE-THE-POOH REVUE’ Friday, February 25, 6-6:45 p.m., and Saturday, February 26, 11-11:45 a.m., at Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall. $5. Info, 229-0492, lostnationtheater.org.

upper valley

MAGIC OF MAPLE: Families make candy and learn about sugaring in between $5 horse-drawn sleigh rides and other winter delights. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock. Regular admission, $8-16; free for members and kids 3 and under.

Info, 457-2355.

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ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.23, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss for stories, songs and lots of silliness. Presented by Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

VIRTUAL BABYTIME: Librarians bring out books, rhymes and songs specially selected for young ones.

Ages birth to 18 months. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 9:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

burlington

CIRCUIT CIRCUS FESTIVAL: See WED.23.

stowe/smuggs

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Players ages 9 through 13 go on a fantasy adventure with dungeon master Andy. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 888-3853.

Silly Old Bear

Library, Morrisville, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, youthservices@ centenniallibrary.org.

WINTER STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Participants ages 6 and under hear stories, sing songs, and have hot tea and oatmeal around the fire. Dress warmly.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

chittenden county

ARTS & CRAFTERNOONS: From painting to print-making and collage to sculpture, creative kids explore different projects and mediums. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, nliuzzi@southburlingtonvt.gov.

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; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers take part in reading, singing and dancing. Winooski Memorial Library, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

STORY WALK: ‘I AM THE STORM’: See WED.23, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

stowe/smuggs

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: Students ages 10 through 12 kick off the library’s new participatory program for preteens. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-3853.

upper valley

upper valley

FAMILY OWL PROWL: SOLD OUT. Hikers snowshoe through the forest searching for nocturnal neighbors. BYO flashlights or headlamps. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 5:30-7 p.m. $8.50-12.50; preregister. Info, 359-5000.

MAGIC OF MAPLE: See WED.23.

MAGIC OF MAPLE: See WED.23.

TODDLER STORY TIME: Toddling tykes 20 months through 3.5 years hear a few stories related to the theme of the week. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

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ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.23, 12:30-1:15 p.m.

TEENS CAN COOK!: Registered Dietician Joanne Heidkamp teaches teenage patrons of Brownell Library and Dorothy Alling Memorial Library how to make a delicious dish from scratch. 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-6956.

burlington

CIRCUIT CIRCUS FESTIVAL: See WED.23.

chittenden county

JUSTICE FOR DOGS CRAFT: Canineloving kids craft puppy toys for local charity Justice for Dogs. Ages 6 and up. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, youthservices@centenniallibrary.org.

FRIDAY MOVIE: Little film buffs congregate in the library’s Katie O’Brien Activity Room for an afterschool screening of a G-rated movie. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, nliuzzi@southburlingtonvt.gov.

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burlington

CIRCUIT CIRCUS FESTIVAL: See WED.23.

chittenden county

KARMA KIDZ YOGA OPEN STUDIO SATURDAYS: Young yogis of all ages and their caregivers drop in for some fun breathing and movement activities.

Kamalika-K, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations. Info, 871-5085.

STORY WALK: ‘I AM THE STORM’: See WED.23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

barre/montpelier

‘BACK TO THE 100 ACRE WOOD: WINNIETHE-POOH REVUE’: See FRI.25, 11-11:45 a.m.

WINTER FESTIVAL: Free soup, snow sculptures, circus stunts, sing-alongs, and stories around the fire make for a stupendous Saturday. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, noon-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 426-3581.

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‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.23.

‘THE TRUE COST’: See WED.23.

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food & drink

LOVE BAR: Adventure Dinner hosts a pop-up bar featuring sommelier-selected wines, flirty cocktails and ooey-gooey fondue in a 2,000-square-foot space suited to social distancing. Reservations available; proof of vaccination required.

Adventure Lodge, Vergennes, 4-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 248-224-7539.

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

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘CANDIDE’: See WED.23.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.23.

‘THE TRUE COST’: See WED.23.

music

health & fitness

Dance to the Music

RESILIENT BODIES WORKSHOP: See WED.23. Mack Hall Auditorium, Northfield, 1-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, kthomas2@norwich.edu.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION: See WED.23.

words

CLEOPATRA MATHIS POETRY & PROSE SERIES: KATIE CROUCH & MATTHEW OLZMANN: Norwich Bookstore and the Dartmouth

‘HEISENBERG’: See WED.23, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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‘LESS’ BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION: Readers dissect Andrew Sean Greer’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a gay writer trying to escape his midlife crisis. Copies available from Kellogg-Hubbard

PHOENIX BOOKS VIRTUAL POETRY OPEN MIC: Wordsmiths read their work at this evening hosted by local performance poet Bianca Amira Zanella. 7 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 855-8078.

RANDALL HORTON: The awardwinning poet gives a reading and musical performance drawn from his memoir Dead Weight. Livestream available.

‘HEISENBERG’: See WED.23.

‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’: The North Country Community Theatre Teens and a live orchestra bring Disney’s under-the-sea tale to the stage. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $11.5015.50. Info, 603-448-0400.

MACO PRESENTS: ‘HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING’: As a party winds down, four young Catholic conservatives grow desperate to convince themselves and each other of their own moral superiority. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, destroyapathy@artsriot.com.

‘RENT’: See THU.24.

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language

Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3338.

‘DRINKING HABITS II: CAUGHT IN THE ACT’: The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing return tipsily to the stage in this rollicking Essex Community Players sequel. Essex Memorial Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $18.

Info, tickets@essexplayers.com.

ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to chill out on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

WOODSTOCK VERMONT FILM SERIES: ‘SUMMER OF SOUL’

English department host the authors of Embassy Wife and Constellation Route, respectively. Sanborn House, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4:45 p.m.

Free. Info, 649-1114.

theater

2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: See WED.23, 9-10:30 a.m.

QIGONG WITH GERRY SANDWEISS: Beginners learn this ancient Chinese practice of meditative movement.

Presented by Norman Williams Public Library. 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, programs@ normanwilliams.org.

Saturday, February 26, 3 & 5:30 p.m., at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. $12-15; $115-130 for season pass. Info, 457-2355, billingsfarm.org.

EEE LECTURES: AJAY VERGHESE: The Middlebury College assistant professor gives a presentation on Hinduism and political behavior.

Presented by Education & Enrichment for Everyone. 2-3 p.m. $45 for season pass. Info, 343-5177.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.23.

In the summer of 1969, just 100 miles south of a certain other music festival, the Harlem Cultural Festival took over Manhattan’s Marcus Garvey Park every Sunday for six weeks. The featured artists were legendary: Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & the Pips (pictured), Sly and the Family Stone, and B.B. King were just a few in the lineup. Roots drummer and prolific producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, in his directorial debut, unearths the never-televised footage of this pivotal moment in music for a documentary that is part concert film, part historical record of Black history, culture and fashion. Masks and proof of vaccination required.

‘RENT’: The Dartmouth Department of Theater teaches audiences to measure their lives in love with a run of the iconic musical. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $915. Info, 603-646-2422.

theater

2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: See WED.23, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

film

CHAIR YOGA WITH LINDA: Every week is a new adventure in movement and mindfulness at this Morristown Centennial Library virtual class.

10:15-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

CAR BUYING MADE EASY: Potential buyers save time and money by learning about pricing, market values, loans and negotiating. Presented by New England Federal Credit Union. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.

agriculture

CIRCUS SMIRKUS: Students from the Circus Smirkus Winter Camp flip and fly alongside professional performers. Catamount ArtPort, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 748-2600.

health & fitness

seminars

talks

dance

WHIST CARD GAME CLUB: Players of all experience levels congregate for some friendly competition. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 12:30-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-3853.

MAEVE KIM: Birders learn all about how nests of different shapes and sizes are adapted for feathered families of all kinds. Presented by Green Mountain Audubon Society.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, gmas@ greenmountainaudubon.org.

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VERMONTIJUANA SKI DAZE: Members of Vermont’s cannabis community and industry gather to network and hit the slopes.

Tickets include discounted ski lift access. Normal consumption laws apply. Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, 8 a.m. $49. Info, eli@yourgreenbridge.com.

games

outdoors

his backup band bring down the house. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $35. Info, 775-0903.

cannabis

SUP CON GUSTO TAKEOUT SUPPER SERIES: Philly transplants Randy Camacho and Gina Cocchiaro serve up three-course and à la carte menus shaped by seasonal Vermont ingredients. See supcongustovt.com to preorder.

Richmond Community Kitchen, 5-8 p.m. Various prices. Info, gustogastronomics@gmail.com.

MIDNIGHT NORTH: The mainstay Americana group, composed of four multi-instrumentalists, plays jams from its new album. Retro funk rocker Mikaela Davis opens.

Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex Junction, 8 p.m. $20. Info, info@doublee vermont.com.

Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2429.

AFLCR SOCIAL HOUR: The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region hosts its first in-person cocktail hour of 2022.

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, btvescargot@ gmail.com.

music

ALMOST QUEEN: Chevron mustaches and face-melting guitar solos make for a startlingly authentic Queen tribute. The Flynn, Burlington, 8 p.m. $38-80.

Info, 863-5966.

STEVEN PAGE TRIO: The former Barenaked Ladies singer and

‘I LOVE WHAT YOU’RE DOING!’: Dancers present new and original swing, contemporary and belly dance works. Donations benefit the Bethany Center for Spirituality. Masks required.

Bethany United Church of Christ, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free; donations accepted. Info, 415-595-8848.

film

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

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.23.

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL FILM SERIES: ‘RAISIN IN THE SUN’: A life insurance payout could end the Younger family’s financial woes or tear them apart in this 1961 drama. Hosted by Rajnii Eddins. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

‘CANDIDE’: See WED.23.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘PETER PAN’: Harpist and composer Leslie McMichael provides a live score for the 1924 adaptation

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of the beloved tale. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. $8-15.

Info, info@epsilonspires.org.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.23.

‘STEPHEN BATES: FROM SLAVE TO SHERIFF’: Bixby Memorial Library screens a documentary about Vermont’s first known Black sheriff, followed by a Q&A with historians and Bates’ descendants. 1-2:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 877-2211.

WOODSTOCK VERMONT FILM SERIES: ‘SUMMER OF SOUL’: Part concert film, part historical documentary, Questlove’s directorial debut unearths forgotten footage of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. See calendar spotlight. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $12-15; $115-130 for season pass. Info, 457-2355.

food & drink

LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS PROMO DAY: A brewery brand ambassador hands out merch while Lamoille Valley Bike Tours leads trail tours on electric fat bikes. Edson Hill, Stowe, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7371.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Produce, prepared foods and local products are available for purchase at this year-round bazaar. Middlebury VFW Hall, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.

Info, middleburyfarmersmkt@ yahoo.com.

health & fitness

SUN-STYLE TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION: Seniors boost their strength and balance through gentle, flowing movements. Father Lively Center, St. Johnsbury, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 751-0431.

lgbtq

‘SPICE: DRAG & BURLESQUE SHOW’: Local queen Sasha Sriracha hosts an extra-hot revue featuring Rhedd Rhumm, Katniss Everqueer, Hi Ho Silver and Emoji Nightmare. Einstein’s Tap House, Burlington, 8:3010:30 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0458.

music

BIG EYED PHISH: The nation’s premier Dave Matthews Band tribute outfit gives a truly rocking live show. Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex Junction, 8 p.m. $20. Info, info@doublee vermont.com.

DARTMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The student ensemble goes sublime with Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, featuring soprano Michelle Johnson. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, 603-646-2422.

ETHAN STOKES TISCHLER: The folk artist launches his debut album Across the Waking Skies alongside guests Carl Recchia, Tyler Bolles, Elsie Gawler, Noah Fishman and Willy Clemetson.

Charlotte Congregational Church,

6:30-9 p.m. $22. Info, ethanstokestischler@gmail.com.

theater

‘DRINKING HABITS II: CAUGHT IN THE ACT’: See FRI.25.

‘HEISENBERG’: See WED.23, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’: See FRI.25, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘RENT’: See THU.24.

words

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Local wordsmith Rajnii Eddins hosts a supportive writing and sharing circle for poets of all ages.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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agriculture

2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: See WED.23, 2-4 p.m.

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food & drink

LOVE TREK: Foodies don their finest snowsuits and hike through the snowy woods, discovering four gourmet courses and drink pairings along the way.

Presented by Adventure Dinner.

See calendar spotlight. Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen, noon-4 p.m. $171.75. Info, 248-224-7539.

health & fitness

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: New and experienced meditators are always welcome to join this weekly class, virtually or in person. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, newleafsangha@gmail.com.

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: Mindful folks experience sitting and walking meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Shambhala Meditation Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, lungta108@gmail.com.

LGBTQ FIBER ARTS GROUP: A knitting, crocheting and weaving session welcomes all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels. Presented by the Pride Center of Vermont. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, laurie@ pridecentervt.org.

film

music

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘CANDIDE’: See WED.23.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.23.

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

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film See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

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lgbtq

35TH ANNUAL VWA RUTLAND BRIDAL SHOW: Local matrimony professionals put their wares and services on display for engaged couples and their wedding parties. Southside Steakhouse, Rutland, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $7. Info, 459-2897.

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ALWAYS ON SUNDAY: DIRECTORS’ CUT: Opera North artistic director Louis Burkot talks to two opera directors, Jennifer Williams and Andreas Hager, about their work.

2 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 603-448-4141.

‘THE BRITISH INVASION: LIVE ON STAGE’: An immersive multimedia experience takes audiences on a journey through pop culture history, featuring the music of the Rolling Stones, the Zombies and more. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $35-45.

Info, 775-0903.

Storytelling, Religion and Resettlement:

outdoors

A Discussion with Vermonters from Somalia

COMMUNITY SKI DAY: The Catamount Trail Association and the Craftsbury Outdoor Center provide free equipment and cross-country instruction to aspiring powder heads. Intervale Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-5794.

theater

‘DRINKING HABITS II: CAUGHT IN THE ACT’: See FRI.25, 2-4 p.m.

‘HEISENBERG’: See WED.23, 5 p.m.

‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’: See FRI.25, 3 p.m.

MACO PRESENTS: ‘HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING’: See FRI.25. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 382-9222.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 AT 5:30 P.M. In conjunction with the current exhibit UNPACKED: Refugee Baggage, we are inviting members from the Somali community to lead a discussion about the role storytelling and religion plays in their lives. How does telling stories and faith help displaced people?

Speakers will include new Americans from the local Somali community, representatives from the Vermont Field Office of U.S. Committee on Refugees, as well as Vermont author, Brad Kessler, whose recent novel (North) engages the Somali community and raises questions of asylum, religion, and activism. Come meet your neighbors and learn as well how you can help new immigrants to Vermont.

‘RENT’: See THU.24, 2 p.m.

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2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: See WED.23, noon-8 p.m.

film

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

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘CANDIDE’: See WED.23.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.23.

Al Fres-Snow

Library, Morrisville, 5-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-3853.

Backcountry adventure meets fine dining at Adventure Dinner’s fan-favorite Love Trek. Foodies, outdoors fans and those who lie betwixt don their fanciest snowsuits, strap on their cross-country skis and set off through the snowy woods. At four points along the two-mile journey, they encounter a gourmet, fire-roasted course with a thematic drink pairing sure to keep bodies warm and spirits high. They reach the final course next to a roaring bonfire with icy pond views. Staggered start times allow everyone to move at their own pace. Wellbehaved, leashed dogs welcome.

WED.2

agriculture

2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: See WED.23.

community

VERMONT WOMEN’S MENTORING PROGRAM: Mercy Connections trains new volunteers who want to help support women healing from prison and other encounters with the criminal justice system.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 846-7164.

LOVE TREK Sunday, February 27, noon-4 p.m., at Blueberry Hill Inn in Goshen. $171.75. Info, 248-2247539, adventuredinner.com.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.23.

crafts

health & fitness

FIRESIDE KNITTING GROUP: See WED.23.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.23.

film

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

language

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: Locals learning English as a second language gather in the Board Room to build vocabulary and make friends. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.23.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘RUTH STONE’S VAST LIBRARY OF THE FEMALE MIND’: A Q&A with director Nora Jacobson follows a screening of this intimate portrait of a Vermont poet’s life and work.

Presented by St. Johnsbury Athenaeum and Vermont Humanities. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 748-8291.

seminars

DEVELOPING SELF: See WED.23.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION: See WED.23, noon-1:30 & 3:30-4:45 p.m.

talks

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agriculture

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.23.

FEB. 27 | FOOD & DRINK

2022 NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: DREAM INTO BEING: See WED.23.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.23.

community

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.23.

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Brownell Library hosts a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle.

10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

film

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

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.23.

‘CANDIDE’: See WED.23.

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CYNDY BITTINGER & LINDSAY HOUPT-VARNER: Two historians investigate how museums can erase Black stories, and how cultural institutions can do better. Presented by Vermont Historical Society. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-8500.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.23.

language

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING & ACADEMIC TUTORING: Students improve their reading, writing, math or ELL skills through one-on-one time with experienced tutors. Mercy Connections, Burlington, 9-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 846-7063.

seminars

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: FINDING THE WAY FORWARD: Life coach Susan McDowell kicks off a month of free

classes with a seminar on taking control of your life amidst uncertainty. Presented by the Bethel Revitalization Initiative.

6:30-7:45 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, bethelrevitalizationinitiative@ gmail.com.

DIGITAL ACCESS: KEY ELEMENTS FOR INCLUSION OF DISABLED PEOPLE: Inclusive Arts Vermont and the Vermont Arts Council partner up for a series of seminars on creating more accessible arts programming. See vermontartscouncil.org for full schedule. 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 828-3291.

MAP!: MAKE AN ACTION PLAN: Guest speakers and the Mercy Connections team help students plan how to live their

best post-pandemic lives. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 846-7063.

theater

‘HEISENBERG’: See WED.23.

words

LAURIE FOREST: Phoenix Books and the Vermont author celebrate the launch of The Demon Tide, the newest book in the Black Witch Chronicles series. 7 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 448-3350.

WORK IN PROGRESS: Members of this writing group motivate each other to put pen to paper for at least an hour, then debrief together. Morristown Centennial

food & drink

BBCO PRESENTS: CAFÉ LUMIÈRE: Burlington Beer Company serves up its first-ever six-course dinner, featuring live jazz from Rio Gusto and a journey through the history of the brewery building.

Burlington Beer Company, 6-8:30 p.m. $152.70. Info, 863-2337.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.23.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.23.

language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.23.

music

LUNCHTIME PIPE ORGAN SERIES: ALASTAIR STOUT: The award-winning Scottish composer goes hard on the historic Estey organ. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, info@epsilonspires.org.

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WILD WOODS SONG CIRCLE: Singers and acoustic instrumentalists gather for an evening of music making. Zoom option available. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Free. Info, 775-1182.

seminars

BETHEL UNIVERSITY: LOGO DESIGN BASICS: Andrew Plotsky, creative director of local studio Farmrun, demonstrates the elements of an attention-grabbing logo.

Presented by the Bethel Revitalization Initiative.

6:30-7:45 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, bethelrevitalization initiative@gmail.com.

DEVELOPING SELF: See WED.23.

FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASS: An eight-week class for family members of folks with mental illnesses kicks off.

Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness Vermont. 6:30 p.m.

Free; preregister; limited space.

Info, 876-7949.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION: See WED.23.

talks

AARON GOLDBERG & JEFF POTASH: Two archivists illuminate the Lost Mural Project’s efforts to restore a forgotten relic of Jewish Burlington. Presented by Vermont Humanities and Norwich Public Library. 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 649-1184.

JAY WAHL: The executive director of the Flynn considers the importance of public spaces. Presented by Brownell Library and Vermont Humanities. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

JOHN R. KILLACKY: The artist and legislator discusses how his temporary paralysis shifted his perspective on disability politics and art.

Presented by Kellogg-Hubbard Library and Vermont Humanities.

7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3338.

KEMI FUENTES-GEORGE: The Middlebury College professor digs into the convergent histories of Afro-Caribbean music and Pan-African political theory. Presented by Vermont Humanities and Manchester Community Library. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, cworkman@ mclvt.org.

theater

‘HEISENBERG’: See WED.23.

words

MARCIA DOUGLAS: The author of The Marvellous Equations of the Dread, Madam Fate and Notes from a Writer’s Book of Cures and Spells reads from her work.

Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 373-1810. m

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LAUREN MAPLES: A preschool director teaches parents and caregivers how messy play can provide the creative and sensory experiences that are crucial to early childhood development.

Childcare provided. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

mad river valley/waterbury STORYSKI: Skiers ages 3 through 10 follow the pages of After the Snowfall by Richard Lo through the glade. Presented by the Stark Mountain Foundation. Mad River Glen, Waitsfield, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Regular admission, $39-97. Info, 583-3536.

upper valley

KIDS’ DAY OF ENGINEERING: Families celebrate National Engineering Week by meeting and creating with real-life builders and designers.

Dress warmly. Visitors receive a free tote bag and pen. American Precision Museum, Windsor, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 674-5781.

MAGIC OF MAPLE: See WED.23.

preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda over Zoom. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 11-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

burlington

CIRCUIT CIRCUS FESTIVAL: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

chittenden county

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME ON THE GREEN: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library leads half an hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Williston Town Green, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

upper valley

BABY STORY TIME: Librarians and fingerpuppet friends introduce babies 20 months and younger to the joy of reading. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

WED.2

ADVOCACY 101: BASIC TRAINING ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR CHANGE: Adult family members of children with special needs learn how to encourage legislators to make the world a better place for their kids and others. Presented by Vermont Family Network.

1-2:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 876-5315.

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.23.

burlington

CRAFTERNOON: See WED.23.

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ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.23, 10:1511:15 a.m.

burlington

CIRCUIT CIRCUS FESTIVAL: See WED.23.

HARRY POTTER SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.23, 3-5 p.m.

upper valley

MAGIC OF MAPLE: See WED.23.

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ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.23.

VIRTUAL STORIES WITH MEGAN: Bookworms ages 2 through 5 enjoy fun-filled reading time. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 9:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

ITTY BITTY PUBLIC SKATE: See WED.23.

STEAM SPACE: See WED.23.

chittenden county

LEEP: MAFIA & BOARD GAMES: Middle schoolers kick back and play games together in honor of World Teen Mental Wellness Day. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.23.

STORY TIME: Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, sign language lessons, math activities and picture books. Masks required.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10:30-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

stowe/smuggs

WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON: See WED.23. 

HARRY POTTER SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ITTY BITTY PUBLIC SKATE: See WED.23.

chittenden county

STORY WALK: ‘I AM THE STORM’: See WED.23, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

barre/montpelier

TEEN JOURNALISM CLASS: Seven Days’ own Anne Wallace Allen teaches high schoolers the nuts and bolts of the newspaper business.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3:30-5 p.m.

Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 426-3581.

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ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.23, 12:301:30 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: See THU.24.

VIRTUAL SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and

BUY ONLINE AT SEVENDAYSTICKETS.COM Facing Change: Life’s Transitions and Transformations WED., FEB. 23 ONLINE

Vermontijuana Ski Daze

FRI., FEB. 25 SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH RESORT, JEFFERSONVILLE

Open Memorial: Remembering in Community FRI., FEB. 25 ONLINE

MACo Presents: Heroes of the Fourth Turning FRI., FEB. 25 ARTSRIOT, BURLINGTON

Meet At The Table For a Cause with Alganesh Michael SAT., FEB. 26 ONLINE

Living with Loss: A Gathering for the Grieving WED., MAR. 2 ONLINE

Kids VT Camp & School Fair 2022 SAT., MAR. 5 HILTON, BURLINGTON

burlington

CIRCUIT CIRCUS FESTIVAL: See WED.23.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

art CREATIVE HEART LIFE DRAWING: Find and foster your creative voice while drawing a live human model. This is a class for all people and all skill levels. We’ll emphasize creative expression over pure technique, as we build an intentionally playful space to connect with self and community. All basic supplies provided.

Register at therisinsuns.com.

Mon. & Fri., 7 p.m. Cost: $25.

Location: Creative HeART, 19 Church St., Suite 8, Burlington.

Info: Margaret, mlzschultz@ gmail.com, therisinsuns.com.

DAVIS STUDIO ART CLASSES: Discover your happy place in one of our weekly classes. Making art boosts emotional well-being and brings joy to your life, especially when you connect with other art enthusiasts. Select the ongoing program that’s right for you.

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Generator

GENERATOR is a combination of artist studios, classroom, and business incubator at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide tools, expertise, education, and opportunity – to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and make their ideas a reality.

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will use Adobe Illustrator to create their own image or text, then etch it onto rubber using Generator’s Epilog laser cutters. Finally, they will create their own mount for their rubber die. Note: Stamps may change as we get a protoype.

Wed., Mar. 23 & 30, 6-8:00 p.m.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears La., Burlington. Info: Sam Graulty, 5400761, education@generatorvt.com, generatorvt.com/workshops.

LASER-CUT TABLETOP GAME: Want to make your own version of a tabletop game or game accessory, or invent a new game? With the help of a skilled instructor, you’ll design your project using graphic design software, then create your object on the laser cutter.

Possible projects include: game pieces, accessories, boards or other components. Wed., Mar. 2 & 9, 6-8:00 p.m. Location: Generator, 40 Sears La., Burlington. Info: Sam Graulty, 540-0761, education@ generatorvt.com, generatorvt. com/workshops.

language ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE SPRING 2022: Join us for online and possible in-person French classes this spring. This 12-week session starts on March 14 and offers classes for participants at all levels.

Children’s classes are also offered on Saturdays. Please visit aflcr.org and read about our offerings on

our class page. 12 wks. beginning on Mar. 14. Location: Alliance Française, Burlington. Info: Micheline Tremblay, education@ aflcr.org, aflcr.org.

LEARN SPANISH LIVE & ONLINE: Broaden your world. Learn Spanish online via live, interactive videoconferencing. High-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults and students. Travelers lesson package.

Our 16th year. Personal small group and individual instruction from a native speaker. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, online. Info: 5851025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: This school was developed to communicate the importance of proper, legitimate and complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. We cover fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a realistic approach to self-defense training skills in a friendly, safe and positive environment. All are welcome; no experience required. Develop confidence, strength and endurance.

Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes was born and raised on the shores of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Earning his black belt and representing the Carlson Gracie

Jiu-Jitsu Team, Julio “Foca” went on to become a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion, three-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion and two-time IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion! Julio “Foca” is the only CBJJP, USBJJF and IBJJF-certified seventh-degree coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense instructor under late grand master Carlson Gracie Sr. currently teaching in the USA. Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

music DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING: JOIN US!: New classes (outdoor mask optional/masks indoors), starting on Jan 10. Taiko Tue., Wed.; Djembe Wed.; Kids & Parents Tue., Wed. Conga classes by request!

Schedule/register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com, burlington taiko.org.

psychology TRAINING FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS: Support Circles: 10week program, two hours per week exploring and discovering ways to balance personal and professional stressors. Traumatic Stress Relief Training: 40 hours of instruction,

learning self-care techniques for yourself or to help peers deal with occupational stressors. Psychoeducation Series: Prerecorded and live trainings on various topics.

Location: Vermont Center for Responder Wellness & the Institute for Trauma, Recovery, & Resiliency, 162 Hegeman Ave., Colchester. Info: Salvatore Provetto, 377-5137, cop2cop@hotmail.com, vtresponderwellness.com.

well-being AYURVEDA PP DOULA TRAINING: VSAC grants are available to Vermont residents, and NAMA PACE credits will be available.

Serve the women and families in your community during a time of huge transition and growth by becoming an Ayurveda postpartum doula. Graduates will be able to offer postpartum support services including in-home Abhyanga massage, meals and meal planning as a business or as a gift safely within the Ayurvedic lens. Apr. 11-15, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $995/ paid in full or $1,195 w/ payment plan. Location: Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston.

Info: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, Allison Morse, 872-8898, info@ayurvedavermont.com.

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MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT Pathways Vermont’s Community Center is offering free, flexible, scheduled, 1-on-1 & in-person mental health peer support.

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PSYCHIC COUNSELING Psychic counseling, channeling w/ Bernice Kelman, Underhill. 30+ years’ experience. Also energy healing, chakra balancing, Reiki, rebirthing, other lives, classes & more. 802-899-3542, kelman.b@juno.com.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT NOTICE & WARNING OF VOTE TO INCUR A BONDED DEBT The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to come and vote at the Annual City Meeting on Tuesday, the 1st day of March, 2022 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in their respective wards, at the voting places hereinafter named, for the following purposes: To vote upon two bonding articles placed on the ballot by request of the City Council, said bonding articles being as follows: 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS BONDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS

b. Related Costs: payment of or reimbursement for TIF eligible related costs incurred by the City for the creation, implementation and administration of the Downtown TIF District, including costs paid to outside vendors, consultants, and various related fees and other expenses related to the TIF district, as well as direct municipal expenses such as departmental or personnel costs related to creating or administering the district to the extent they are paid from the municipal and not education incremental taxes and are otherwise reimbursed in accordance with law;

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a. Main Street Streetscape Upgrades: For the six blocks between South Union Street and Battery Street inclusive of all intersections: to include streetscape, stormwater, utility, lighting, transportation upgrades, and including relocation of or otherwise upgrading the portion of the so-called “ravine sewer” from its present location crossing mid-block from College Street to Main Street in the block between South Union and South Winooski Avenue;

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“Shall the City Council be authorized to pledge the full faith and credit of the City to secure indebtedness or make direct payments for the purpose of funding one or more public improvements and related costs attributable to projects serving the Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, specifically:

in a total principal amount not to exceed $25,920,000 (which will bring the total Downtown TIF District debt approved since the Downtown TIF District’s creation to $35,920,000, of which $10,000,000 has been previously authorized by voters and $5,420,000 has been previously borrowed with $4,580,000 that is approved but not yet borrowed), and to issue bonds, notes or make interfund loans for such purpose, and expend up to $1,470,000 for related costs, which will bring the total related costs authorized by voters to $1,848,000 with the understanding that tax increment from the properties within the Downtown TIF District shall be pledged and appropriated for the payment of such indebtedness or direct costs of the improvements; and with the further understanding that the City may utilize more than the statutory minimum requirement of 75 % of all municipal increment, up to and including 100 % of same, in meeting the financial obligations of the Downtown TIF District?”

“Shall the City Council be authorized to issue general obligation bonds or notes in one or more series in an amount not to exceed Twenty Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($23,800,000) for the purpose of accomplishing a series of capital improvements, replacements, and repair projects within the City, including but not limited to replacement of fire trucks and emergency communication systems, repair of ten city-owned facilities and nine miles of city sidewalks, and allocation of local

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The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are available in electronic format upon request. Please contact Lea Sanguinetti at lsanguinetti@colchestervt.gov or 802-264-5635.

matching funds for on-going or upcoming capital projects all of which are intended to preserve City facilities and services, avoid further maintenance and repair costs, and to further projects to improve the City and its infrastructure with the condition that if the City succeeds at securing other capital funds in excess of the current projections, which can be used in place of General Obligation bonding, the Administration will prioritize taxpayer savings as a goal with the additional condition that it may not reallocate bond proceeds to other investments, except with explicit City Council approval of the reallocation?”

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: TOWN OF COLCHESTER 781 BLAKELY ROAD, COLCHESTER, VT 05446 Separate sealed BIDS for the 2022 Sidewalk Spot Repairs Project for concrete sidewalk repairs at

A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required. (40 CFR §31.36(h))

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Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID bond may be used in lieu of a certified check.

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Questions related to the bid package are due to Lea Sanguinetti in writing by end of day on Thursday, March 10th, 2022. Bids will be received by Lea Sanguinetti, Assistant Town Engineer at the Town of Colchester, 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT 05446 until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022. Due to Covid-19, we will not be publicly opening the bids. A bid tabulation will be prepared and distributed upon request by interested parties.

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various locations, which generally includes the installation of approximately 967 square feet of replacement concrete sidewalk panels, subgrade materials, and associated items in accordance with these contract documents and the Town of Colchester Department of Public Works Specifications and Standards, effective date of November 12, 2019.

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No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before March 8, 2022, a party notifies the District 4 Commission in writing of an issue requiring a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing, must state the criteria or sub criteria at issue, why a hearing is required, and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb.vermont.gov/ documents/party-status-petition-form, and email it to the District 4 Office at: NRB.Act250Essex@ vermont.gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

The polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. ___ Miro Weinberger, Mayor

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 4C1344 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111 On February 8, 2022, Rail Park, LLC, P.O. Box 2187, South Burlington, VT 05407 and Ken Pidgeon P.O. Box 2187, South Burlington, VT 05407 filed application number 4C1344 for a project generally described as reshaping and regrading an existing impervious area being used as a contractor’s yard in order to capture and treat the stormwater runoff in an infiltration basin. The project area is currently used as a construction staging area, including staging of materials such as pipe, gravel, topsoil, concrete block and barriers, etc., equipment storage for managing materials, and topsoil processing. No buildings will be constructed under this application.

The project is located at 287 River Road in Essex, Vermont. This application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb. vt.gov/ANR/Act250/Details.aspx?Num=4C1344).

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 110.

Ward Eight/East District: Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St.

Ward One/East District: Mater Christi School, 100 Mansfield Ave. Ward Two/Central District: H.O. Wheeler School (Integrated Arts Academy), 6 Archibald St. Ward Three/Central District: Lawrence Barnes School (Sustainability Academy), 123 North St. Ward Four/North District: Saint Mark’s Youth Center, 1271 North Ave. Ward Five/South District: Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. Ward Six/South District: Edmunds Middle School, 275 Main St. Ward Seven/North District: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Ct.

Publication Dates: February 9, 16, and 23 Burlington, Vermont INVITATION TO BID: EAST STREET AND PARK PLACE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT The Town of Bristol is requesting bids for the replacement of approximately 600 linear feet of sidewalk in on East Street from Mountain Street eastward and approximately 100 linear feet on Park Place. The scope of work and bid form are available from Bristol’s Web site at www.bristolvt.org or by contacting the Town Office.

Bids will be accepted until 4:00pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 by e-mail to townadmin@bristolvt. org with “Sidewalk Bid” in the subject line or by mail or hand delivery with “Sidewalk Bid” on the envelope to: Town of Bristol 1 South Street P.O. Box 249 Bristol, VT 05443 Questions? Contact Public Works Foreman Eric Cota at (802) 453-4707 or bristolhighway@gmavt. net or Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 453-2410 xt. 1 or townadmin@bristolvt.org .

The Town of Bristol is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or familial status.

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF BURLINGTON SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2019 ACTION PLAN The City of Burlington is soliciting input in connection with the development of its substantial amendment to the 2019 Action Plan for Housing & Community Development, as part of federal requirements under 24 CFR Part 91.105 for planning and allocation of federal funds. The substantial amendment was released on 2/18/2022 for review and it proposes revised uses of the City’s Coronavirus Supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) allocations. Comments can be submitted through March 6th, 2022. For more information, or information on alternative access, contact Christine Curtis, Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO), at (802) 735-7002, ccurtis@burlingtonvt. gov. The amendment is also available for review at the CEDO front desk at 149 Church Street, 3rd Floor, from 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

NOTICE TO VOTERS FOR MARCH 1, 2022 ELECTION BEFORE ELECTION DAY: CHECKLIST POSTED at Clerk’s Office by Sunday, January 30, 2022. If your name is not on the checklist, then you must register to vote. You may also check your voter registration status at https:// mvp.vermont.gov. SAMPLE BALLOTS will be posted

by Saturday, February 19, 2022.

HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE: There is no deadline to register to vote. You will be able to register to vote on the day of the election. You can register prior by visiting the town clerk’s office or going online to olvr. vermont.gov.

EARLY or ABSENTEE BALLOTS: All registered Burlington voters will be automatically mailed absentee ballots for this election. The latest you can request ballots to be mailed for the March 1, 2022 Election is by the close of the City Clerk’s office at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. Ballots can be requested in-person at the City Clerk’s office until 1:00pm on Monday, February 28, 2022.

WAYS TO VOTE YOUR EARLY BALLOT: • Mail or deliver the ballot mailed to you back to the City Clerk’s Office before Election Day, dropped off at one of the City’s four Drop Boxes, or return it to your polling place before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. • Please contact the City Clerk’s Office if you have

not received your ballot in the mail by February 16, 2022.

• If you are sick or disabled before Election Day, ask the City Clerk to have two justices of the peace bring a ballot to you at your home. (Ballots can be delivered on any of the eight days preceding the day of the election or on the day of election.)

ON ELECTION DAY: If your name was dropped from the checklist in error, or has not been added even though you submitted a timely application for addition to the checklist, you can fill out a new registration form.

• If the clerk or Board for Registration of Voters does not add your name, you can appeal the decision to a superior court judge, who will settle the matter on Election Day. Call the Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800-439-VOTE (439-8683) for more information.

If you are a first time voter who submitted your application to the checklist individually by mail and did not submit the required document, you must provide a current and valid photo identification, or a bank statement, utility bill, or government document that contains your name/current address.

If you have physical disabilities, are visually impaired or can’t read, you may have assistance from any person of your choice. If any voters you know have disabilities, let them know they can have assistance from any person of their choice. You may also use the accessible voting system to mark your ballot.

If you want to use the accessible voting system tell the entrance checklist official. An election official will take you to the accessible ballot marking device, enter a security code, and then leave you to mark and print your ballot privately. More details about our new accessible ballot marking device are available at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/ voters/accessible-voting/ If you know voters who cannot get from the car into the polling place let them know that ballot(s) may be brought to their car by two election officials.

If you have any questions or need assistance while voting, ask your town clerk or any election official for help.

NO PERSON SHALL: • Vote more than once per election, either in the same town or in different towns.

• Mislead the Board for Registration of Voters about your own or another person’s true residency or other eligibility to vote.

• Hinder or impede a voter going into or from the polling place.

• Socialize in a manner that could disturb other voters in the polling place.

• Offer, bribe, threaten or exercise undue influence to dictate or control the vote of another person.

FOR HELP OR INFORMATION: Call the Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800-439-VOTE (439-8683).

(Accessible by TDD) If you believe that any of your voting rights have been violated, you may file an Administrative Complaint with the Secretary of State’s Office, 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633.

If you believe you have witnessed efforts to commit any kind of fraud or corruption in the voting process, you may report this to your local United States Attorney’s Office.

If you have witnessed actual or attempted acts of discrimination or intimidation in the voting process, you may report this to the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice at (800) 253-3931.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTERS using Vote Tabulator Ballots CHECK-IN AND RECEIVE BALLOTS: • Go to the entrance checklist table.

• Give name and, if asked, street address to the election official in a loud voice.

• Wait until your name is repeated and checked off by the official.

• An election official will give you a ballot.

• Enter within the guardrail and go to a vacant voting booth.

MARK YOUR BALLOT: For each office listed on the ballot, you will see instructions to “Vote for not more than one, or Vote for not more than two, etc.”

• To vote for a candidate, fill in the oval to the right of the name of the candidate you want to vote for.

• WRITE-IN candidate(s). To vote for someone whose name is not printed on the ballot, use the blank “write-in” lines on the ballot and either write-in the name or paste on sticker, then fill in the oval.

CAST YOUR VOTE by depositing your voted ballot into the vote tabulating machine.

LEAVE the voting area immediately by passing outside the guardrail.

PRIVATE AUCTION OF STORAGE UNIT CONTENTS Marcel Clark, last known address of 55 Jericho road Essex, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $304.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 11/30/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 3/26/20 the contents of unit #184 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

Place: Virtual or Municipal Conference Room, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT, 05676.

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3v1UMd9 Call (audio only): +1 646 558 8656 | Meeting ID: 844 2877 1946 | Passcode: Passcode: 725882

2022-03-DRB; Applicant & Property Owner: Felix and Wendy Streeter. Seeking conditional use approval to construct a single-family home on steep slopes on 5008 Stage Rd. The property is in the Rural I District. (Tax Map #1-0024980).

2022-08-DRB; Applicant: Lenore Hayes. Property Owner: Burlington Community Land Trust & Champlain Housing Trust. Appealing Zoning Administrator’s notice of violation regarding raised bed gardens located in a stream setback on 3244 Duxbury Rd. The property is located in the Rural I District. (Tax Map #15-0013244).

Additional information can be obtained through email by calling 802-434-5075, or by email at zoningbolton@gmavt.net. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464 and § 4471, participation in this local proceeding, by written or oral comment, is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 10, 2022-6:30 P.M. 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:

Douglas Whitney, last known address of 60 Brickyard Road Unit 6 Essex Junction, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $791.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 10/31/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 6/11/15 the contents of unit #252 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

- Zoom link: https://www.essexvt.org/1043/8225/ Join-Zoom-Meeting-Essex-PC

William Himan, last known address of 7 ruth street S. Burlington, VT 05403 has a past due balance of $906.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 11/30/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 7/22/20 the contents of unit #1011 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

Mike Bessette, last known address of 29 Baldwin Ave South Burlington, VT 05403 has a past due balance of $551.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 11/30/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 4/3/21 the contents of unit #818 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

Derek Lamotte, last known address of 63 River Road Unit M Essex Junction, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $745.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 9/30/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 10/24/20 the contents of unit #664 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

Shavon Greene, last known address of 36 Gilman Circle Apt 2 Colchester, VT 05446 has a past due balance of $426.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 10/31/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 5/22/20 the contents of unit #673 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

Auction pre-registration is required, email info@ champlainvalleyselfstorage.com to register.

- Call (audio only): 1-888-788-0099 | Meeting ID: 950 6840 0813 # | Passcode: 426269 - Public wifi: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/ content/public-wifi-hotspots-vermont

TOWN OF BOLTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING: MARCH 10, 2022 The Town of Bolton’s Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2022, at 6:30pm.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

1. Public Comments 2. CONCEPTUAL DISCUSSION: Mariot G. Huessy Life Estate, c/o Hans Huessy: Request for waivers to proceed with a subdivision application allowing the creation of one new lot without road frontage and allowing 3-lots on one driveway for property located at 1070 Old Pump Rd in the C1 Zone. Tax Map 12, Parcel 28.

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VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION, SS. DOCKET NO. 22-PR-00679 IN RE THE ESTATE OF HARRIET SAVILLE LATE OF COLCHESTER, VERMONT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of the Estate of HARRIET SAVILLE, late of Colchester, 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 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 forever barred if it is not presented as described above within the four [4] month period.

Signed: s/ Amy S. Otten Address: c/o David C. Buran, Esq. Law Offices of David C. Buran PC 13 Appletree Ct Milton, VT 05468-3609 Telephone: (802) 878-8588 Address of the Court: Superior Court, Chittenden District Probate Division, P.O. Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402-0511 Name of Publication: Seven Days First Publication Date: 2/23/22

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Dated: February 17, 2022 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 01-04477 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE, WILLISTON, VT, 05495 WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT MARCH 3RD, 2022 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF NINA MUNROE. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

Saturday, February 26 @ 9AM Register & Inspect from 7:30AM

The following applications will be reviewed:

Sacha O’Connor, last known address of 101 North Cove Road Burlington, VT 05408 has a past due balance of $711.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 10/31/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 6/27/16 the contents of unit #143 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

Yasi Abdi, last known address of 46 Bright Street Burlington, VT 05401 has a past due balance of $808.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 12/31/21. To cover this debt, per leases dated 10/12/21 the contents of units #621 & #705 will be sold at private auction on, or after March 5, 2022.

Bid Online or In Person

ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2022 AND MARCH 1, 2022 The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District, are hereby notified and warned to meet virtually via Zoom at five o’clock in the evening (5:00pm) on February 28, 2022 to conduct an informational hearing with respect to articles of business to be considered by Australian ballot on March 1, 2022.

Zoom Meeting: https://cvsdvt-org.zoom. us/j/88634652241 Meeting ID: 886 3465 2241 Passcode: cvsd11.

Zoom Meeting Phone Participation: 1-646-876-9923 Passcode: 854788 The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District, are hereby notified and warned to meet at their respective polling places on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at seven o’clock in the forenoon (7:00am), at which time the polls will open, and seven o’clock in the afternoon (7:00pm), at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot on the following articles of business: BALLOT QUESTIONS ARTICLE I: To elect a moderator.

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said annual meeting shall be as provided in Section 706u of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

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Adopted and approved at a duly noticed, called and held meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Champlain Valley School District on January 18, 2022. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Champlain Valley School District on January 19, 2022.

ARTICLE II: To elect a clerk.

ARTICLE III: To elect a treasurer.

ARTICLE IV: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year?

ARTICLE V: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to provide a mailed notice of availability of the Annual Report to residents in lieu of distributing the Annual Report?

ARTICLE VI: To establish the date of the Champlain Valley School District Annual Meeting of Monday, March 6, 2023 at 5pm at CVU High School and recessed and opened back up at Australian ballot voting on Town Meeting Day. ARTICLE VII: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District approve the expenditure by the Board of School Directors of the sum of Eighty-Nine Million, Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars ($89,397,762) which is the amount the Board of School Directors has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022? It is estimated that the proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of Eighteen Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($18,454) per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is 9.9% higher than spending for the current year.

ARTICLE VIII: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to allocate its current fund balance, without effect upon the District tax levy, as follows: assign One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) of the school district’s current fund balance as revenue for the 2022-2023 operating budget, and assign the remaining balance, One Million, Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand, Nine Hundred Five Dollars ($1,932,905) as revenue for future budgets?

ARTICLE IX: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of Directors to borrow money by the issuance of notes not in excess of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000) for the purpose of purchasing two (2) school buses?

ARTICLE X: Shall general obligation bonds or notes of Champlain Valley School District in an amount not to exceed Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000), subject to reduction from the application of available state and federal grants-in-aid and reserves, be issued for the purpose of financing the cost of making certain public school building improvements, namely (1) Charlotte Central School electrical and life safety improvements ($4,785,000) (2) Champlain Valley High School mechanical upgrades and grounds maintenance ($865,000), (3) Hinesburg Community School building repairs and upgrades. ($725,000), (4) Shelburne Community School grounds and building repairs and replacements ($855,000), (5) Williston Central and Allen Brook Schools grounds and building repairs and upgrades ($270,000) the aggregate cost of such improvements estimated to be Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000). State funds may not be available at the time these projects are otherwise eligible to receive state school construction aid. The District is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing done in anticipation of the receipt of school construction aid.

POLLING PLACES Charlotte-Charlotte Town Hall, HinesburgHinesburg Town Hall, Shelburne-Shelburne Town Center – Gymnasium, Williston-Williston Armory, St. George-St. George Red Schoolhouse.

Ballots shall be transported and delivered to the Champlain Valley Union High School in the Town of Hinesburg and there commingled and counted by members of the Boards of Civil Authority of several towns under the supervision of the Clerk of the Champlain Valley School District.

The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee/early voting relative to

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ATTEST: David Connery, District Clerk; Angela M. Arsenault, Chairperson

WARNING & NOTICE 2022 ANNUAL CITY MEETING The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby warned and notified to come and vote at the Annual City Meeting on Tuesday, the 1st day of March, 2022 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in their respective wards, at the voting places hereinafter named and designated as polling places, viz: Ward One/East District: Mater Christi School, 100 Mansfield Ave. Ward Two/Central District: H.O. Wheeler School (Integrated Arts Academy), 6 Archibald St. Ward Three/Central District: Lawrence Barnes School (Sustainability Academy), 123 North St. Ward Four/North District: Saint Mark’s Youth Center, 1271 North Ave. Ward Five/South District: Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. Ward Six/South District: Edmunds Middle School, 275 Main St. Ward Seven/North District: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Ct. Ward Eight/East District: Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St. The polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing certain city officers as follows: WARD ONE/EAST DISTRICT – one Ward One City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward One School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward One Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022 WARD TWO/CENTRAL DISTRICT – one Ward Two City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward Two School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward Two Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022 WARD THREE/CENTRAL DISTRICT – one Ward Three City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward Three School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward Three Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022 WARD FOUR/NORTH DISTRICT – one Ward Four City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward Four School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward Four Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022 WARD FIVE/SOUTH DISTRICT – one Ward Five City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward Five School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward Five Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022 WARD SIX/SOUTH DISTRICT – one Ward Six City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward Six School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward Six Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022 WARD SEVEN/NORTH DISTRICT – one Ward Seven City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward Seven School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward Seven Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022 WARD EIGHT/EAST DISTRICT – one Ward Eight City Councilor for two-year term; one Ward Eight School Commissioner for two-year term; one Ward Eight Inspector of Election for two-year term; one Ward Eight Inspector of Election for three-year term; all terms beginning April 4, 2022.

The legal voters shall also vote upon four special

articles being placed on the ballot by request of the City Council by Resolutions duly adopted and approved and one special article being placed on the ballot by request of the Board of School Commissioners by action of the Commissioners duly approved, said special articles being as follows: 1. Approval of School Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 “Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend $98,232,381 which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?

It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $19,310.56 per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is 13.13% higher than spending for the current year. Spending at this level could produce a property tax rate decrease of 6.98% (current estimate).”

2. PROPOSED INCREASE TO GENERAL FUND TAX RATE “Shall the maximum general city tax rate pursuant to Section 99 of the City Charter be increased by $0.04 from $0.1952 to $0.2352, a 5.5% increase to the FY23 overall city tax rate?”

3. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS BONDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS

$1,470,000 for related costs, which will bring the total related costs authorized by voters to $1,848,000 with the understanding that tax increment from the properties within the Downtown TIF District shall be pledged and appropriated for the payment of such indebtedness or direct costs of the improvements; and with the further understanding that the City may utilize more than the statutory minimum requirement of 75 % of all municipal increment, up to and including 100 % of same, in meeting the financial obligations of the Downtown TIF District?”

5. PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE TO REMOVE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY TO REGULATE SEX WORKERS “Shall the Charter of the City of Burlington, Acts of 1949, No. 298 as amended, be further amended by removing in its entirety §48(7) so as to remove from City Council’s enumerated powers the ability: (7) To restrain and suppress houses of ill fame and disorderly houses, and to punish common prostitutes and persons consorting therewith.

Miro Weinberger, Mayor * Material underlined added * Material struck through removed Publication Dates: Seven Days, January 23, 2022 Burlington, Vermont

“Shall the City Council be authorized to issue general obligation bonds or notes in one or more series in an amount not to exceed Twenty Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($23,800,000) for the purpose of accomplishing a series of capital improvements, replacements, and repair projects within the City, including but not limited to replacement of fire trucks and emergency communication systems, repair of ten city-owned facilities and nine miles of city sidewalks, and allocation of local matching funds for on-going or upcoming capital projects all of which are intended to preserve City facilities and services, avoid further maintenance and repair costs, and to further projects to improve the City and its infrastructure with the condition that if the City succeeds at securing other capital funds in excess of the current projections, which can be used in place of General Obligation bonding, the Administration will prioritize taxpayer savings as a goal with the additional condition that it may not reallocate bond proceeds to other investments, except with explicit City Council approval of the reallocation?”

WARNING OF THE 99TH ANNUAL WINOOSKI CITY MEETING The legal voters of Winooski are hereby warned and notified to meet at a remote City Meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock in the evening to discuss Article Two, Article Three and Article Four, and to conduct an Informational hearing on Australian Ballot questions, and the meeting to be adjourned to reconvene at the Winooski Senior Center, 123 Barlow St., on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 to transact any business involving voting by Australian Ballot to begin at 7:00 o’clock in the morning and to close at 7:00 o’clock in the evening. The legal voters of the City of Winooski are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said meeting shall be as provided in Chapter 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. In Addition, Act No. M-6 (H.227).

4. PLEDGING THE CREDIT OF THE CITY TO SECURE INDEBTEDNESS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT

Article Two, City Budget

“Shall the City Council be authorized to pledge the full faith and credit of the City to secure indebtedness or make direct payments for the purpose of funding one or more public improvements and related costs attributable to projects serving the Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, specifically: (a) Main Street Streetscape Upgrades: For the six blocks between South Union Street and Battery Street inclusive of all intersections: to include streetscape, stormwater, utility, lighting, transportation upgrades, and including relocation of or otherwise upgrading the portion of the so-called “ravine sewer” from its present location crossing mid-block from College Street to Main Street in the block between South Union and South Winooski Avenue; (b) Related Costs: payment of or reimbursement for TIF eligible related costs incurred by the City for the creation, implementation and administration of the Downtown TIF District, including costs paid to outside vendors, consultants, and various related fees and other expenses related to the TIF district, as well as direct municipal expenses such as departmental or personnel costs related to creating or administering the district to the extent they are paid from the municipal and not education incremental taxes and are otherwise reimbursed in accordance with law; in a total principal amount not to exceed $25,920,000 (which will bring the total Downtown TIF District debt approved since the Downtown TIF District’s creation to $35,920,000, of which $10,000,000 has been previously authorized by voters and $5,420,000 has been previously borrowed with $4,580,000 that is approved but not yet borrowed), and to issue bonds, notes or make interfund loans for such purpose, and expend up to

Article One To elect two (2) City Councilors for a term of two (2) years each.

Shall the voters of the City of Winooski approve the budget for the Fiscal Year for 2023 in the amount of Eight Million, Seven Hundred Fourteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Sixteen Cents. ($8,714,885.16)? The amount to be raised from property taxes is Six Million, Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty-Seven and Forty-Three Cents. ($6,313,687.43).

Article Three Shall the City Council be authorized to apply for and accept funds from sources other than Property taxation, and to expend the same for the benefit of the City in addition to sums for which budget appropriation has been made? (Approval of this article will not impact property taxes.)

Article Four Shall general obligation bonds of the City of Winooski in an amount not to exceed One Million, Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000} be issued for the acquisition and equipping of a Fire Truck and related capital improvements for the City’s Fire Department?

Dated at Winooski, Vermont this 24th day of January 2022. s/s Kristine Lott Mayor Kristine Lott s/s Hal Colston Councilor Hal Colston s/s James Duncan Councilor James Duncan s/s Bryn Oakleaf Councilor Bryn Oakleaf s/s Michael Myers Councilor Michael Myers

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The Flynn is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Development with a proven track-record of successful fundraising and an inspirational leadership style. You will help set and achieve goals for the team and develop and implement fundraising strategies for the organization. Join a dedicated group of professionals that believe in the Flynn’s mission and are driven by a genuine passion for the arts. flynnvt.org/About-Us/Employment-and-InternshipOpportunities The Flynn- Human Resources 153 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401 or email HResources@flynnvt.org No phone calls, please. E.O.E.

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JOB TRAINING. WELL DONE. Join the Community Kitchen Academy!

MEDICAL COURIERS AND DELIVERY DRIVERS

Are you interested in a career working within the food service industry? At Community Kitchen Academy (CKA) you’ll learn from professional chefs in modern commercial kitchens and graduate with the skills and knowledge to build a career in food service, food systems and other related fields. Throughout the seven-week course, you’ll develop and apply new skills by preparing food that would otherwise be wasted from grocery stores, restaurants, and farms. The food you cook is then distributed through food shelves and meal sites throughout the community.

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SEASONAL POSITIONS Work in the beautiful Vermont outdoors with some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Happy customers continuously tell us that our staff are the best around. Our staff tell us that working for the parks is some of the most rewarding and meaningful work they’ve ever done. If you have an excellent work ethic, customer service and/or management experience, and great attitude, we’d love for you to apply.

We are currently recruiting park managers, assistant managers, park interpreters, attendants, workcampers, deckhands for our Burton Island Ferry Boat and more, see listings below. Part-time and full-time positions are available statewide.

Apply online: https://vtstateparks.com/jobs

COMMUNITY SUPPORT Begin a career; don’t start a job.

Spend your time doing work that makes a real difference.

We need great people who want to help great people. Are you compassionate, kind, resilient, and adaptable? Specialized Community Care is seeking unique individuals who will act as mentors, coaches, and friends to provide support for adults in Addison, Rutland, Franklin, and Chittenden counties with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This is a fun and rewarding career spent “Off the Couch.” We provide extensive training, support, professional growth and advancement opportunities in a family work environment. We offer pay increases after a probationary period and further advancement and pay for self-paced skill building. We want to hire your values and train the skills that will help make you successful. Let’s talk!

Please contact us at 802-388-6388 Web: www.sccvt.org Email: humanresources@sccvt.org

Summer Park Laborers: 40 hrs., $14 hr., Start 5/16

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Day Camp Counselors: 40 hrs., $14-$16 hr., Start 6/13

• Summer

Lifeguards: 40 hrs., $14.50-$16.50 hr., Start 6/13

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Day Camp Director: 40 hrs., $20 hr., Start 6/13

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Currently, we are seeking drivers to join our growing team. We are hiring for several full time and part time positions, as well as different shifts.

CKA is a program of the Vermont Foodbank, operated in partnership with Capstone Community Action in Barre and Feeding Chittenden in Burlington. Next sessions start mid-March and early May.

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• Part-Time and Per-Diem Caregivers for day shift weekends, evening shifts week days, both Traditional Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Converse Home is an Assisted Living Community located in downtown Burlington. If you are looking for a rewarding position as a caregiver, working with wonderful residents and staff, please consider applying. Long term care is one of the fast-growing industries in Vermont and the world. The Converse Home is looking for seasoned caregivers or good humans new to the healthcare industry.

New care staff do on-site training with our Nurse Educator to make sure you feel confident in your new skills. IF YOU ARE A SEASONED CAREGIVER OR WANT TO BECOME A CAREGIVER, INQUIRE WITH US! Please apply online & learn more about us: conversehome.com.

Or email Kristen@conversehome.com with your resume.

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FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV) builds community through the preservation of historic buildings and the revitalization of Vermont’s villages and downtowns. PTV is seeking a Field Service Representative to help achieve this mission by working closely with Vermonters on a wide range of historic preservation and community development projects. The Field Service Representative provides field-based technical assistance on historic preservation best practices; supports community-led efforts by providing advice, education, encouragement, and connections to other resource providers; and promotes and administers PTV grant programs.

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Resume & cover letter to Ben Doyle: ben@ptvermont.org.

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REGIONAL HOSPITAL has exciting opportunities!

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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR The Opportunity: We are seeking a Development Coordinator to join our fundraising team. The role is composed of 3 main functions:

NVRH is looking for dedicated and compassionate RNs, LPNs and LNAs to join our team and provide high quality care to the communities we serve. NVRH provides a fair and compassionate workplace where all persons are valued by the organization and each other, providing ongoing growth opportunities.

FT and PT employees are eligible for excellent benefits including student loan repayment, generous paid time off, health/dental/vision, 401k with company match and much more!

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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Are you organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter?

UVM Health Network - Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our 4-member development team. The Coordinator serves as a project manager, event coordinator and fundraiser idea generator.

This role is an ideal fit for someone looking to work independently and as part of a close-knit team, who brings a strong attention to detail and process building.

If this sounds like a perfect job for you, visit uvmhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/HHH for complete job description and instructions for applying.

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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Vermont Care Partners, a small dynamic nonprofit, seeks Administrative Director. Expertise in financial operations/ budget management using QuickBooks and human resource management required. Knowledge of cafeteria plans preferred.

Duties include office management, support for meetings, trainings communications, IT and assistant to the Executive Director. Expertise in Microsoft Office essential. Full time with benefits. May combine remote/in-office work. E.O.E. Send cover letter and resume by February 28 to: Julie Tessler - Vermont Care Partners 137 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Supervisors & Workers Sign-on bonuses up to $5,000 for qualified candidates!

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking EVS Supervisors & Workers to join their team. High School diploma or equivalent education is preferred.

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Director of Community Developmental Services Programs (CDS Director) Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking an innovative, passionate, and values driven person to lead our Intellectual/ Developmental Services Division in central Vermont. Must have strong communication, budgeting, and organizational management skills and have worked at an upper management level. This leadership role provides direction to a creative management team that implements supportive services through case management, employment, housing, education, crisis response and other activities. Participates on statewide director groups to advance preferred policies and initiatives that enhance the Division’s strong community based system of care. Master’s Degree and knowledge of the Vermont System of Care for Developmental Disabilities preferred. Ability to cite experience in direct service work within the applicant’s career is also preferred.

Competitive salary and great benefits.

Visit wcmhs.org/careers/ for more details and to apply.

REGIONAL TREATMENT COURT COORDINATOR

The Woodworks at Silver Maple Construction is looking for a Cabinet Finisher to join our team. Our company is dynamic, high-energy, and team-oriented and our culture is one of customer service, collaboration, and agility. Qualified applicants must have at least 5 years of experience applying lacquer and various finishes but willing to train the right applicant. Applicants should be ready to lead our finish department spraying high-end custom cabinetry and woodwork and, as an important part of the finished product, should expect to collaborate with the Silver Maple team, clients, and designers in creating custom finishes. Applicants need to be self-directed, eager to learn and work in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented, and be an extremely reliable member of the woodshop team.

Benefits include health insurance, matching 401k, paid holidays, combined time off, and more.

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(Job Code 22000) VERMONT STATE COURTS A full time grant position funded until September 2023, 40 hours per week. The Coordinator will be responsible for the general administration and ongoing development of the treatment court programs. BA & 1 year prior experience in criminal justice or social services settings required. Located in White River Junction. Starting $24.20 per hour with excellent benefits. Open until filled.

Go to vermontjudiciary.exacthire.com/job/86297 for further details and application. These positions are open until filled.

The Vermont Judiciary is an E.O.E.

WOOD & WOOD SIGN SYSTEMS MARKETING & SALES MANAGER WOOD & WOOD SIGN SYSTEMS is seeking a marketing & sales manager to join our creative team of designers and fabricators. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a genuine interest in design and ability to research, connect, track and generate new business. Required skills include strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities and a proficiency in Microsoft Office. This Waitsfield Company has serviced a national client base for 50 years and provides a light hearted work atmosphere with flexible schedule and benefit package.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WomenSafe is seeking a full time Executive Director to guide and support our staff, services, and programs. We are looking for a dynamic and impactful leader who is strategic and visionary, and is committed to racial, gender, economic and social equity.

To apply please visit the WomenSafe website at: womensafe.net.

1/28/22 10:55 AM Providing Innovative Mental Health and Educational Services to Vermont’s Children & Families.

WE’RE HIRING! • Program Clinicians • Residential Counselors Full, Part-time & Relief • Awake Overnight Counselors • Clinical Case Managers

• Community Skills Workers

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• Family Engagement Specialist • Teachers • Classroom Counselors

Regular positions of 30 or more hours a week are eligible for our generous benefits package, which includes competitive salary & tuition reimbursement. Please apply online at: nfivermont.org/careers We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate the diversity of our clients and staff.

Community Relationship Manager NEK Broadband is hiring a Community Relationship Manager. This person will develop relationships within the 50 Northeast Kingdom towns we serve. Our mission is to ensure every electric utility served resident has access to high-speed internet. The Community Relationship Manager will work with the executive director, our active volunteer board, and partners communicating to board members, potential and existing NEK Broadband customers, media organizations, and town and state government; writing updates for regular postings to the website, Front Porch Forum, and newsletter; responding to correspondence from the public; and contributing copy for grant applications.

“Seven Days sales rep Michelle Brown is amazing! She’s extremely responsive, and I always feel so taken care of. I can only imagine how many job connections she has facilitated for local companies in the 20 years she has been doing this.”

CAROLYN ZELLER Intervale Center, Burlington

Position is 20-30 hours per week and hourly wage compensatory with work experience. Open to working part time in the office and remotely. Start Date: Immediate.

This position will have a public facing presence and work remotely, Full-time with flexible hours. Reliable transportation and internet are required for frequent trips to towns and meetings throughout the Northeast Kingdom Competitive pay will be negotiated based on the skill set and experience of the successful applicant.

Get a quote when posting online. Contact Michelle Brown at 865-1020, ext. 121, michelle@sevendaysvt.com.

Send resume w/three references: info@woodandwoodsigns.com.

Full job description is available at: nekbroadband.org Send a resume, cover letter & writing sample to Clerk@nekbroadband.org by 2/28/2022.

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Brewery Assistant The Brewery Assistant - is a Utility Player who will work throughout the brewery assisting with all processes associated with production and packaging while adhering to SOPs and safety guidelines to achieve the best possible consistency in Fiddlehead beers.

Benefits: • Fun Team • Competitive Pay • Health Insurance w/ Vision and Dental after 90 days of employment • PTO, 401K

FOURNIER LANDSCAPING in North Ferrisburgh is hiring!

Fournier Landscaping has been in business for 38 years. We are a well-established company, which does all aspects of Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, and Light Excavation.

We currently are hiring for all positions from Team Leader to Team Members. Experience is a plus but not required.

• Construction crew • Mowing crew • Gardening A good positive attitude is key.

Competitive wages, PTO, Paid Holidays, IRA with match.

Send resumes to: fournierlandscaping@gmail.com 6895 US-7, Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 802-425-5296

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal training, and

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Delicious Cookie Dough the powerIncome of partnerships based on integrity,Income respect and teamwork; and a Advance Advance Income collaborative Advance workplace with professional, skilled and dedicated staff. To apply, Inclusive Hiring Hiring please send a cover letter and resume to JuliaInclusive Morgan, HR@evernorthus.org by Inclusive Hiring March 4, 2022. Evernorth is an equal opportunity employer.

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Provide an accessible home for an easy-going 38-year-old gentleman who enjoys being part of a dynamic household. This individual has a comprehensive team and strong family support, along with respite and weekday supports.

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Evernorth currently has two open positions within its Community Investment team. The Community Investments Closing Manager has the primary responsibility for organizing and managing closings for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) transactions, performing a critical role as the liaison between our development partners, Evernorth staff, financing partners, and LIHTC equity investors.

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Sign on bonus available for qualified applicants.

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Requirements: Willingness and ability to work outdoors, day or 3 years of recent experience supporting real estate transaction closing. Key night, in all weather conditions. Willingness to work overtime competencies include project management, prioritization, interpersonal skills, hours and some Holidays. Must be focused on safety and THE RHINO solution-oriented problem solving and promotingFOODS the mission of Evernorth to its JOIN JOIN FOODS THE TEAM! RHINO TEAM! partners andTEAM! the public.

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Vermont Rail System is hiring train conductors/Locomotive Engineer to be based out of Burlington, Vermont. Job entails operating track switches, coupling rail cars, and performing other duties associated with the movement of trains. Family-owned company with a friendly working atmosphere. Healthcare, 401 K, Life Insurance, Railroad Retirement and many other benefits apply. No prior experience necessary.

personal care skills as all aspects of ADLs will be provided. This position includes a comprehensive training package, generous tax-free stipend, $500 sign-on bonus and a handicap accessible van for transportation.

Contact Jennifer Wolcott at jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 802-655-0511 x 118 for more information

2nd & 3rd shifts available Delicious Cookie Dough Perks Include:• 1st,

• Income Advance • Inclusive Hiring • Paid Volunteer Time Off • Bonuses Earned on Goals Met • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Employee Exchange

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GRANTS & FINANCE SPECIALIST Champlain Community Services just raised salaries

SIGNIFICANTLY And that’s on top of being a “Best Place to Work In Vermont” for four years running.

Great positions in Residential Program Management ($43K) and Direct Support Professionals ($18 per hour) at an award-winning agency serving Vermonters with intellectual disabilities. Plus a $500 sign-on bonus and an incredible benefits package.

Make a career making a difference. Apply today at https://ccs-vt.org/current-openings/

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The Vermont Association of Conservation Districts seeks a full-time Grants & Finance Specialist to support our growing operations. This is a statewide position responsible for assisting with day-to-day financial tasks and for maintaining the grants management systems and tracking spreadsheets we rely on to provide support to Vermont’s 14 Conservation Districts.

Ideal applicant will be data-minded with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Expert knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Microsoft Teams and 2-3 years of financial or grants management experience required. Starting salary range $40,000$45,000 commensurate with experience. Home-based position with generous benefits.

Visit vacd.org for detailed job description. Send cover letter, resume, and three references in a single PDF by 8:00 am Monday, March 7 to clare.ireland@vacd.org. E.O.E.

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Network Desktop Applications Support Technician

SHELBURNE FARMS

We’re looking for an experienced Information Technology professional to join our team at VSAC in Winooski, Vermont. The ideal candidate will have:

We’re hiring for seasonal & year-round positions

Approx. Full Time: March, April, May

• Cheese: Order Fulfillment Coordinator

• Advanced experience supporting Windows PCs (desktop & laptop) in a networked environment

Part Time: Summer and Fall

• Education: Farm & Forest Based Educator

Delivery Area: Chittenden Co and N. Addison Counties

Summer Camp Educators • Children’s Farmyard Educator

• Office 365 applications support experience • Support of client software for IBMi systems

Must be comfortable driving a medium-size truck, and have an excellent driving record.

• The Inn at Shelburne Farms:

• Use of remote tools to support a distributed user population

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• Use of PC imaging software to deploy new/updated PCs • Strong written and verbal communication skills

NO CDL Required GENEROUS Hourly Wage

Integrated Services Coordinator

Send resume and cover letter to steven@cvcompost.com.

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• Excellent customer service skills We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals.

VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, onsite fitness center, and more. Apply ONLY online at vsac.org (Jobs at VSAC link in site footer).

VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Assistant Director of Information Systems The UVM Foundation is looking for a curious, self-motivated team member to join our team. The Assistant Director of Information Systems is responsible for providing first-line hardware and software technical assistance. Must have a genuine customer service orientation to help colleagues utilize technology to meet our business goals. The Assistant Director reports to the UVM Foundation Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

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PUMP TECHNICIAN Details at recruiting.paylocity.com/ Northeast Kingdom Children’s Integrated Services recruiting/jobs/Details/835511/ We are looking for a self motivated person with a "clean" DMV record and reliable transportation, who takes pride in being on time and is Coordinator willing to work 40+ hours a week. Position requires driving company NEKCA seeks a seasoned leader vehicles. Must pass pre-employment drug test. Strong mechanical to oversee the NEK CIS system of and technical abilities and a basic understanding of electrical wiring care. Ideal candidates are strong and plumbing, Must be able to lift and move 100 lbs; ability to work collaborators & supervisors, with outdoors in all types of weather. Applicants will be able to with excellent communication skills training pass the required certifications within 2 years of hire as a & experience integrating diverse condition of employment. All training will be provided including teams. Unique opportunity to lead safety training. Competitive wages and benefits offered (health a strong coalition of community insurance, life insurance, vacation and more). partners.

Please submit resume in person or email to our office: Details at recruiting.paylocity.

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The UVM Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.

Applications should be directed as indicated below and must describe applicant’s demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

For a detailed description of the position and our application process, visit UVMFoundation.org/Careers.

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The Community and Policy Manager will support all VCRD community engagement as well as leadership efforts and rural policy initiatives.

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and listening skills; is a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and is dedicated to the progress of rural Vermont communities.

The position is based in Montpelier with some remote work and scheduling flexibility with regular evening meetings; in state travel required. Salary starting at $52,000 based on skills and experience; attractive benefit package.

Application deadline is March 10, 2022. For the full job description & application instructions: vtrural.org.

VCRD is an equal opportunity employer.

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LEGAL CLERICAL ASSISTANT COURT DOCKET CLERK VERMONT STATE COURTS The Vermont Judiciary has multiple full-time openings for Legal Clerical Assistant - Court Docket Clerk. These are permanent and limited-service positions, with full State of Vermont employee benefits. The limited-service positions have a term to end 6/30/2023. Starting salary is $17.49 per hour.

Barre / Burlington, Statewide Courts / Brattleboro / Chelsea / Montpelier / Rutland / White River Junction, Statewide Courts

Each of these roles requires a HS diploma, GED or 2 years of experience.

The Legal Clerical Assistant – Court Docket Clerk will assist with customer service, processing court documents and recording in the courtroom. This position involves specialized clerical, administrative and data entry work involving one or more docket areas within a court’s jurisdiction.

All positions pay at least $19.50 hourly and include a $2500 sign on bonus.

The ideal candidate will bring a high level of professionalism and confidentially. Exceptional administrative/clerical skills, the ability to keep accurate records, and to provide accurate information is critical. It is a fast-paced and challenging environment that requires teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication skills.

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FACILITIES SUPPORT True North Wilderness Program is seeking a full time Facilities Support team member. True North offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, accident insurance, retirement savings plan, wellness fund, and education assistance program. Primary job duties include facilities and grounds maintenance, landscaping and hardscaping, chainsaw operation and lawn mowing, light construction and carpentry, and vehicle maintenance. Additional responsibilities include supporting clients directly with enrollment, transportation, crisis response and logistical tasks.

The ideal candidate is an adaptable team player with a positive attitude who is willing to work both indoors and outdoors and is able to work weekends/occasional evenings. A clean, valid driver's license is required. All True North employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received the booster dose of the vaccine if eligible.

True North is a nationally recognized wilderness therapy program located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Central Vermont.

As a small, independently owned program, True North provides personalized therapeutic interventions and transition support for 14-17 year old adolescents and 18-25 year old young adults with an emphasis on assessment and family participation. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a therapeutic wilderness program (licensed residential treatment center in Vermont), be part of a dynamic, supportive team and live and work in a fantastic community.

Please visit our website to apply: truenorthwilderness.com/careers

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (#21038)

VERMONT STATE COURTS The Vermont Judiciary in now hiring approximately 2 full-time, limited-service positions offering full benefits including healthcare, sick leave, holidays and paid time off.

Positions to coordinate the use of audio/video technology to deliver court hearings over online meeting tools such as WebEx, Zoom and YouTube livestreaming. Working in the Planning and Court Services unit, this position exercises independent judgment and quick thinking. Extensive interaction with members of the legal community, judicial officers, court staff and the public.

Remote work possible. High school and 4 years’ experience (will substitute 4-year degree for experience) with office systems required. Starting rate is $24.20 per hour.

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LEGAL ASSISTANT Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC, a downtown Burlington law firm, has an immediate opening for a full-time legal assistant position, in a fastpaced, exciting environment.

Responsibilities include supporting the firm’s litigation attorneys in producing legal filings and correspondence, proofing documents, and general office assistance.

Competitive salary (pay range of $18-$22/hour) and benefits including health insurance, dental, vision & 401(k).

The ideal candidate has excellent computer, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Interested persons please email a cover letter and resume to mcain@msdvt.com.

VISITOR CENTER POSITIONS The Green Mountain Club is seeking friendly, dynamic people for two part-time positions in our Visitor Center.

Visitor Center Assistant: year-round position, 3-4 days a week. $16-18 per hour.

Hiking Information Specialist: This is a seasonal position that runs from mid-May to mid-October, 1-2 days a week. $14-15 per hour.

Magical Maple Ambassador

The Harwood Unified Union School District in Waitsfield, VT is seeking a highly qualified

If you’re looking for an opportunity to quickly grow with one of the fastest growing maple retailers, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources or a related field • Relevant Human Resources or related management experience • Solid understanding of state & federal employment & education laws • Proficiency with a variety of computer applications such as PowerSchool, all Google applications and Excel • Experience handling sensitive and confidential information and maintaining a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Both positions would assist visitors with hike planning, answer phone calls and emails, provide education about Vermont’s hiking trails and GMC, and sales of our products.

The Director of Human Resources plans, coordinates and oversees personnel services for the district under the direction of the Superintendent.The Director of Human Resources provides leadership in the areas of position descriptions, recruitment strategies, applicant screening, as well as hiring procedures and protocols.The Director of Human Resources also maintains an inclusive and effective onboarding and orientation process.This position evaluates current personnel policies, procedures and operational practices while balancing organizational interests and employee needs.

For more information, visit: greenmountainclub.org/jobs

For more information about this job go to huusd.org/jobs or search SchoolSpring.com for Job # 3784855.

TRIALS FARM MANAGER High Mowing is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented person to manage the High Mowing Trials Farm. The Trials Farm is 8.5 acres located in Hyde Park, Vermont where the Trials Farm Manager will grow field trials to evaluate varieties for inclusion in our product assortment.

This position will be responsible for managing trials of between 900 and 1,000 individual varieties annually. The Trials Farm Manager will execute the trials plan developed

by Product Development by growing the variety trials in a farm setting and ensuring that accurate, interpretable, and meaningful data is collected to enable informed decisionmaking. The High Mowing Trials Farm’s ultimate goal is data, rather than produce. As such, the ideal candidate is organized and precise; they are extremely thorough, accurate, detailoriented and able to operate effectively while managing competing priorities.

A complete job description can be found here.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@highmowingseeds.com. Please put the job title in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

We are looking for both full time and part time team members. Training will be provided. We offer product discounts, retirement, PTO, health care contributions, and a sweet pay scale!

For full job description go to: bit.ly/3GR8qSN Send letter of interest and resume to: palmerlanemaplevt@gmail.com

LOOKING FOR A COOLER OPPORTUNITY?

Accounts Payable Specialist Do you want to work for an Agency that positively impacts the lives of over 20,000 individuals? The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) Finance department has a new opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist will assist the Finance Department by processing incoming invoices, disbursing payments and performing accounting tasks.

Successful applicants will have an Associate’s degree in Accounting or 2-3 years’ related work experience or training in accounting/ bookkeeping, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired; experience with accounting programs; and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. This is a 40 hours / week position.

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

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PSYCHOTHERAPIST OPENING The Vermont Center for Anxiety Care, a private psychotherapy practice on the Burlington waterfront, has an opening for a licensed psychotherapist (M.A., LICSW, Ph.D, Psy.D., LCMHC) or postmaster’s degree intern. Adult therapy experience required with child therapy experience an asset. Collaborative group with holistic approach and multiple specialties. Clinical supervision towards licensure provided as needed.

Visit website: vtcenterforanxietycare.com.

Send resume and cover letter describing professional interests and goals to: Paul Foxman, Ph.D., 86 Lake St., Burlington, VT 05401 or email: paulfoxman@aol.com

NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY!

Property Management Assistant John Graham Shelter

JOIN THE JOHN GRAHAM SHELTER TEAM! John Graham Housing & Services, a nonprofit organization providing affordable housing and emergency shelter in Addison County, is seeking a Property Management Assistant. The Property Management Assistant supports the Property Manager in the daily operation of JGHS properties and assists in maintenance and tenant relations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: • The Property Manager works off-site and at the Middlebury office, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, M-F, and on-call some evenings and weekends.

JGHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

APPLY TODAY: Email your cover letter and resume to info@johngrahamshelter.org.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Are you interested in supporting life-long connections to Vermont’s farms, forests, and natural areas?

We seek a proven Operations Leader who can advance our mission by strengthening the human, financial, and technological resources within our growing non-profit, helping to ensure that each staff person has the tools to do their best work.

Core Areas of Responsibility: • Providing operational leadership across core support functions • Leading organizational change efforts • Improving systems, collaboration, and teamwork • Championing principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion Qualifications include: 10 years of relevant operational leadership experience, including strong subject matter understanding of IT, Finance, and People and Culture. Ideal candidates will have expertise in systems-thinking, process and change management, and organization-wide communication.

View the full job description and/or apply here: bit.ly/VLT_VPofOperations The Vermont Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Visit: vlt.org

CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN TOWN TREASURER/BUSINESS MANAGER Town of East Montpelier, VT

Finance Director The Finance Director is responsible for all financial matters of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFAVT) and Vermont Organic Farmers LLC (VOF) with a combined budget of $3.5M. Reports to the Executive Director.

The Finance Director also works with Program Directors, the Development Director, and is a member of the senior leadership Administrative Team.

Overall responsibilities include: overseeing the financial health of the organization, general bookkeeping, managing all financial aspects of grants, and leading all financial reporting.

For more information and to apply: nofavt.org/about-us/join-our-team

The Treasurer/Business Manager for the Town of East Montpelier is retiring! We are looking for someone with accounting and payroll experience. The Treasurer/Business Manager plays a key role in budget development, day-to-day accounting tasks, and general support to the Selectboard and collaborates with town employees on financial matters and HR activities. The Treasurer/ Business Manager maintains full and accurate accounting records for General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, Tax Administration and Payroll.

We hope to hire a person with excellent accounting skills, who is a strategic thinker, and who possesses great customer service skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to serve the public in a professional manner. Fund accounting experience preferred; NEMRC experience a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

This is a full-time opportunity (30-35 hours per week) with some flexible hours and a competitive wage and benefit package.

Follow this link for more information, including a job description: eastmontpeliervt.org/town-treasurer-job-opening/ To apply, please submit your letter of interest and resume by March 11, 2022 to: manager@eastmontpeliervt.org Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE STOWE FREE LIBRARY is seeking a customer service and detail oriented individual to fill the position of Circulation Librarian, and to assist in fulfilling our mission: “To Welcome, To Inspire, To Enrich the Mind.” This position involves direct contact with the public, supervising volunteers, and maintaining the library’s patron database. The Stowe Free Library is a cherished community institution and has 6,400 registered borrowers and 25,000 volumes in its collection. It is located within the historic Helen Day Memorial Building in the center of Stowe, a premier four-season resort community with a year-round population of 5,225 and a large number of second homes.

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, and an MLS from an ALA accredited school or a Vermont Department of Libraries Certification is preferred. Working knowledge of and experience with computers, Integrated Library Systems (ILS), data base management, and current technologies are preferred.

Good verbal and written communication, excellent customer service, organizational and supervisory skills, and the ability to work with a team are required. Candidates must be able to perform detailed work and to lift and shelve books. This position includes some evenings and Saturday hours, comes with excellent benefits and a starting salary of $17.92 – $19.76 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

A job description and employment application can be obtained on the Town of Stowe website: townofstowevt.org. Send employment application, letter of interest and resume to: Town of Stowe, Attn: Recruiter, PO Box 730, Stowe, VT 05672, or email recruit@stowevt.gov.

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GRAPHIC & MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER Established nearly three decades ago, our educational publishing company possesses an established brand, business model and clientele. We are looking for a dynamic Graphic and Multimedia Designer to join our team.

Projects will cover a wide spectrum. The ideal candidate possesses multiple design disciplines, from print graphics, to digital graphics, to animation to video editing.

We are looking for a self-starting team player with a great attitude, good organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and savviness in both digital and print design.

A Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or a related field is required as well as 1+ years of experience in the field or an internship. Advanced working knowledge of Macs, Google Drive, Adobe Design Apps and Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere is essential. Experience with HTML and CSS is a plus!

To get started on this exciting path, please send a copy of your resume and a digital portfolio with at least three work samples to us at megan@exemplars.com.

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Vermont Legal Aid seeks a full-time staff attorney to cover work with our Medical/Legal Partnerships in Chittenden County on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients with healthharming legal needs. VLA’s Medical/Legal Partnerships focus on helping resolve clients’ legal problems before they reach their most serious stage.

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. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-andharassment-free workplace.

Responsibilities include work at neighborhood medical clinics, training and responding to questions from clinic workers, interviewing clients, factual investigation and analysis, legal research, preparation of legal documents, pleadings and motions, representing clients before administrative agencies and in court, consultation and collaboration with other Project attorneys, and systemic reform work as appropriate.

The position is remote until VLA changes its remote work policy; however, the position will eventually be based out of one of our offices. Some in-state travel in a personal vehicle required.

Starting salary is $57,500+, 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 or eligible for admission by waiver.

EDUCATIONAL SALES ASSISTANT

Office RN Full or Part Time

Established nearly 30 years ago, our educational publishing company is a leader in the field of math and science education.

Lamoille Home Health seeks a Full or Part Time Office RN whose primary focus will be on new hire orientation, staff education and joint visits with employees as to ensure adherence to Agency standards.

Flexible schedule and attractive benefit package. Visit lhha.org to complete an online application or call 802-888-4651 for more details.

We are looking for a dynamic part-time Sales Assistant to join our team 10-15 hours a week.

The ideal candidate has a professional manner and is a self-starting team player with a great attitude, good organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task. This position supports sales and marketing efforts as well as our renewal program through data processing, research, and general administrative support.

Advanced working knowledge of Macs and Google Drive is required.

Experience in education is a plus!

To get started on this exciting path, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to alaina@exemplars.com.

STAFF ATTORNEY

A $2500 sign-on incentive is being offered if/when hired full time or $1250 if/when hired Benefited Part Time.

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Vermont Legal Aid is continuing its search for full-time staff attorneys to work in various areas of its practice, including housing, disability, government benefits, discrimination, and disability law.

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. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-and-harassment-free workplace.

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Responsibilities include interviewing clients, factual investigation and analysis, legal research when appropriate, preparation of legal documents, pleadings and motions, consultation and collaboration with other project attorneys, representation at hearings and trials, and systemic reform work as appropriate.

The position is remote until VLA changes its remote work policy; however, the position will eventually be based out of one of our offices located in Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, St. Johnsbury, and Springfield. In-state travel in a personal vehicle required.

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Starting salary is $57,500+, 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 or eligible for admission by waiver.

Application deadline is March 4th. Your application should include a cover letter and resume, bar status, writing sample, and at least three professional references with contact information, sent as a single PDF. Send your application by e-mail to hiring@vtlegalaid.org with the subject line “MLP Attorney Feb 2022.”Please let us know how you heard about this position.

Application deadline is March 4th. Your application should include a cover letter and resume, bar status, writing sample, and at least three professional references with contact information, sent as a single PDF. Send your application by e-mail to hiring@vtlegalaid.org with the subject line “Staff Attorney Feb 2022.” Please let us know how you heard about this position.

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Engaging Home & Community Support Positions

RunVermont, home of the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon, is seeking an experienced EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and talented individual to join their team of event production professionals.

RunVermont in Burlington, Responsibilities include the development and execution of all outbound marketing Vermont seeks a bold leaderstrategies (including websites, social media, ad buys and public and communications who will oversee the and annual relations) the acquisition and stewardship of key sponsor relationships.

The Colchester School District Vermont City Marathon weekend COMMUNICATIONS If you’re a highly organized, creative and strategic communicator who works well on a is seeking Custodians. The of events, Half-Unplugged team and excels at building relationships, growing programs and successfully managing OFFICER Half Marathon events, Island is expected provide in marketing and/or projects, we want to hear from custodian you. Minimum 5 years’toexperience Vines 10K and other running a clean and healthy atmosphere Vermont Humanities is communications required. related events and community for all students and employees. searching for a talented Additional details at www.runvermont.org. programs organized by the small and experienced digital They will collaborate with other organization. Send required This is a full-time, year-round position. storyteller to engage with custodians, and the building coverPlease letter and sendresume resumeto: and cover letter by September 3, 2013 to: peter@runvermont.org. our growing audiences administrators as appropriate.

No phone calls, please. search@runvermont.org.

CUSTODIANS

CSD offers employees a generous benefits package including a competitive wage and an excellent BCBS healthcare plan. In addition, the benefits include dental insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

through web content, social media posts, print and email campaigns, podcasts and video productions. This full-time position will deliver content to Vermont’s cultural landscape and be a voice for our organization. We actively evaluate our work for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and are looking for someone who is also driven by these goals.

Apply online at: SchoolSpring.com job #3769403

Salary, benefits & full job description online at vermonthumanities.org/jobs.

RunVermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

The Colchester School District We anticipate interviews starting March 15th. The salary range educates approximately 2,200 being offered is $90,000 - 110,000. students across five schools.

Full Description go to: bit.ly/RunVTexecDirector

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Engaging Home and Community Support positions available now for friendly 26 year-old autistic male. One full-time (Mon-Fri) and one part-time (Wed-Fri) position. Hours 8:30am-3:30pm, however the exact hours are potentially negotiable for the right applicant. Fridays are mornings only. Both positions $26/hr. Centrally located in Burlington for easy walking, biking or driving to work.

Qualifications: degreed applicants highly preferred, experience a plus but not essential but your references will be. Shifts may include doing: personal care, scootering, swimming, hiking, basketball, and much more. Must be one who really enjoys service to others, respectful, friendly, likes to sing. Good work ethic is essential. You will work as a team and must be a team player. Clean driving record.

Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccinations as well as booster(s).

If it sounds like your style send a resume, cover letter detailing your interest, and three references: nbgteamvt@gmail.com.

Part Time

Burlington Electric Department, the City of Burlington’s 100% renewably powered electric utility, is seeking a part-time Wood Procurement Forester to monitor wood fuel harvesting activities for regulatory and contractual compliance.

Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Natural Resources and 4 years of experience in biomass harvesting, wood procurement or private forest management.

Apply online: bit.ly/ CityBTVelectricDept Our City is committed to diversifying our workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN Super Thin Saws, of Waterbury, VT manufactures precision circular saw blades and similar tooling, primarily for the woodworking industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to work & grow in our manufacturing operation We are currently seeking a manufacturing technician and a Quality Control Technician. Candidates must be mechanically inclined (previous experience with measuring tools, such as micrometers, calipers & dial indicators, is desired).

We will also provide training to successful candidates.

Super Thin Saws provides excellent pay, benefits including medical and flexible hours.

Please send your resume to bookkeeping@superthinsaws. com or call 802-244-8101.

JOIN THE TEAM AT GARDENER’S SUPPLY!

Part-time Looking for a job cheering people on as they gain their health and life back? Our clinic is home to Burlington Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine and is a positive environment to work in. The ideal candidate wants to make our patients feel well cared for and will be their first and last contact, assisting them on the phone, and at the front desk.

You'll be responsible for scheduling, collecting payment, and uploading insurance information. Major holidays off, summer vacation time and no weekends.

If you are concerned or feel you don’t have the qualifications, apply anyway!

We don’t hire off keywords. We hire real living people who are authentic, resourceful, outgoing and selfmotivated. We will train the right candidate. If this sounds interesting, email your resume and cover letter.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Through gardening, our customers control their access to safe and affordable food, and grow food to share with their neighbors. At Gardener’s Supply, we are committed to doing everything we can to help our customers keep gardening, but we need your help.

We’re hiring for SEASONAL POSITIONS AT ALL LOCATIONS: • Pick/Pack customer orders at our DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN MILTON • Provide exceptional customer service in our CALL CENTER - Remote options available • Help customers with their gardening needs at our WILLISTON & BURLINGTON, VT GARDEN CENTERS We are 100% employee-owned and a Certified B Corporation. We offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits (including a tremendous discount!). Please go to our careers page at www.gardeners.com/careers and apply online!

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PROPERTY MANAGER/PROPERTY MANAGER TRAINEE Is there anything more fundamental than housing? Our mission is to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to families of all kinds. Will you join our team?

SALES TEAM

The Winooski Housing Authority is seeking a property manager or property manager WINOOSKI trainee. WHA is interested in building quality relations with our tenants who come from all HOUSING AUTHORITY over the world. The ideal applicant will demonstrate effective communication and writing skills and a proficiency in basic math. If you have five years’ experience in customer service or social services or a college degree and three years’ experience and want to help families get and stay housed, please apply. We are looking for you.

Work is family friendly, with hour negotiated from 30 – 40 hours a week. Excellent benefit package.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: Winooski Housing Authority, c/o Debbie Hergenrother, 83 Barlow Street, Winooski, VT 05404.

Or email Debbie Hergenrother at dch@winooskihousing.org Equal Opportunity Employer

VITA TAX VOLUNTEERS

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Pinnacle Search Professionals, LLC., is expanding its Burlington office. We need sales oriented and motivated individuals to join our team.

If you have a strong drive and are looking for an above average income, please email your resume to: Kristie@ pinnaclesearchpros.com and then call 802.662.4541.

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EVENT AND PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR VERMONT LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS Are you a highly organized, tech-savvy, problem-solving events guru who is interested in managing events and sponsorships in a fun and fast-paced environment?

VOLUNTEER TODAY !

HOW DOES VITA TAX VOLUNTEERING WORK?

• BASIC RETURNS We assist with the basic tax return preparation.

How does this program work? As a commited tax volunteer, you will be assigned to work with a sponsoring organization. First, you receive training and then begin volunteering in your local community. Training is offered online and the hours to volunteer are flexible. You will be certified through Link & Learn to do taxes preparation.

• VERMONT STATE TAX RETURN Our tax preparation program automatically generates the Vt State tax return.

• RENTERS CREDIT Formerly Renters rebate and now called Vt Renters Credit. ****All volunteers must adhere to NEKCA policies and undergo a background check, and proof of Covid vaccination is required.***.

At Northeast Kingdom Community Action, we have two site locations: St Johnbury and Newport Vermont.

It’s so easy and rewarding to give back to our local community. If you are interested in volunteering please call 802-323-7448 or email awheeler@nekcavt.org

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The Vermont League of Cities and Towns is seeking an Event and Partnership Coordinator to plan and execute the logistical and technical details of our virtual, hybrid, and in-person conferences and trainings. This position also acts as the primary point of contact, general sales lead, and fulfillment coordinator for VLCT’s sponsorship program, which includes exhibitor booth sales for our annual conference and various year-round partnership opportunities. As a core member of a busy Communications and Marketing team, you’ll contribute to event-related and general marketing activities and channels. All VLCT employees work to serve and strengthen local government through our work supporting local officials.

Education, Training and Experience • 2-3 years’ event/training/conference management experience • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, event management, or related field OR 5+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred • Proficiency in the use of technology and commonly used software packages, with advanced user experience in Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint advanced editing, and mailmerge • Experience working in virtual and in-person management platforms preferred Hiring range is $43,000 (min) - $50,000 (mid). Salary commensurate with experience. VLCT offers a generous benefits package and remote work flexibility. To see the full job description and to apply, please visit vlct.org/careers.

Application deadline is Friday, March 11. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received. Position is open until filled. E.O.E.

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MOLLIE BEATTIE INTERNSHIP The Vermont Natural Resources Council seeks a 2022 Mollie Beattie Intern to help coordinate initiatives related to water quality, land use planning, sustainable community development, and forest and wildlife conservation. This opportunity is open to a graduate level student—or a recent graduate with a natural resources or law degree—who intends to pursue a career in environmental science or natural resources policy or law.

Visit vnrc.org for the full job description and to apply.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS The Chittenden Solid Waste District is seeking an Associate Director of Operations to manage a team of thirty staff people across three departments, and to oversee and coordinate complex projects including managing numerous construction projects, bidding processes, bid evaluation, and construction oversight.

We need an organized professional and effective communicator who is eager to steer a team of passionate, mission-driven employees through complex challenges.

AFTER SCHOOL CUSTODIAN Hours: Flexible, 3 nights a week at 4 hours per night Pay rate: $15-16 The applicant must be hard-working, and self-motivated.

The applicant must be willing to complete a nightly cleaning log.

The applicant will have a valid driver’s license. The applicant must pass a background check and complete VIRTUS training.

Send resumes to: chill@sfxvt.org

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field and at least five years’ experience supervising a team of at least ten employees. The ideal candidate will possess design, permitting and construction project knowledge and familiarity with the field of Solid Waste.

Salary based on experience and an excellent benefit package. For more information, visit cswd.net/about-cswd/. Submit cover letter and resume to Amy Jewell, ajewell@cswd.net by March 2nd, 2022.

Executive Director JOIN OUR TEAM! Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is Now Hiring in Essex Junction, VT & Berlin, VT for FT & PT Career Opportunities including; Internship, Shop Mechanic, Road Mechanic, Driver, Inside Sales Representative, & Service Manager. *$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus Offered Visit sunbeltrentals.com/careers to learn more about our company, search openings and apply online.

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We are ADDING POSITIONS to support our growing teams!

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are committed to providing a welcoming work environment for all. NSB is growing! We are looking for professionals to join our Risk Management, Commercial Credit, and Information Technology departments.

RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER – Chittenden County or Central

Vermont NSB Office The successful candidate will have experience with evaluating, identifying, mitigating, and monitoring risk. A bachelor’s degree or three to five years of experience in a related field is required.

CREDIT ANALYST – Chittenden County or Central Vermont NSB Office The Credit Analyst evaluates the financial condition of commercial borrowers applying for credit at the bank. A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting, or two years credit analysis 2:38 PMexperience in a banking environment is required.

HELPDESK ANALYST – Berlin Operations Center

Front Desk/ Personal Trainer Vermont Sun Fitness is looking for a front desk / Certified Personal Trainer. Candidates must have excellent people, computer, and sales skills. Other duties include cleaning, pool testing, and answering phones.Two or more years of customer service is preferred.Varying weekly hours up to full time if desired.

Must be flexible, evenings a must, and weekend shifts on occasion. Free membership, hourly rate plus commissions.

Send a resume or stop into our Middlebury location to fill out an application.

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The Helpdesk Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and responding quickly to resolve IT Support Requests via phone, email, and IT Helpdesk Ticketing system. A high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent plus two years of experience in an IT support environment is required.

Opportunity for Growth: NSB encourages career development and has a variety of training platforms available. The average years of service for an NSB employee is 9! If you’re looking to start or continue your career in the banking industry, this is a great place to start!

What NSB Can Offer You: Competitive compensation based on experience. Well-rounded benefits package. Profit-Sharing opportunity.

401(k) matching retirement program. Professional development. Positive work environment supported by a team culture. Work/Life Balance!

Please send an NSB Application & your resume in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com, or Northfield Savings Bank, E.O.E. Human Resources, PO Box 7180, Barre, VT 05641

ANEW Place is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to advance the mission and vision of ANEW Place in its work with our neighbors experiencing homelessness in the Greater Burlington area.

ANEW Place is a homeless services agency equipping adults in the Greater Burlington VT area experiencing homelessness with the tools for lifelong change. With three distinct facilities, ANEW Place works with individuals through various steps towards independent living.

THE OPPORTUNITY: The Executive Director’s primary responsibilities include oversight of the daily operation of the organization and its facilities, management of the annual operating budget, and leading a dedicated staff. The Executive Director works in partnership with a committed Board of Directors to develop the organization’s strategic direction.

This position encompasses operational management and program oversight, community relations and advocacy, human resources management, fiscal management, strategic planning, and fundraising. The Executive Director will ensure the financial strength of the organization, position the organization for appropriate growth, and seek opportunities to strengthen impact.

CANDIDATE CRITERIA: • Multiple years of progressive, professional leadership experience • Nonprofit experience is highly desirable • Compassion for low-income individuals and excellent understanding of issues pertaining to those affected by poverty & homelessness • Excellent interpersonal, management, and analytical skills.

• Proven skills in fiscal management, strategic planning, and program development • Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills • Ability to manage and prioritize competing needs • Passion for the mission of ANEW Place and affinity for working for a faith-based nonprofit • Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information visit anewplacevt.org/employment.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to the Search Committee at edsearch@ANEWPlacevt.org.

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Town Treasurer & Delinquent Tax Collector The Town of Calais is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as our Town Treasurer and Delinquent Tax Collector. This is a full-time position; pay is commensurate with knowledge and experience; generous benefit package. Town residency is not required.

The Town Treasurer is responsible for the management of all the town's financial activities: receipt, investment, and disbursement of funds; keeping a record of taxes voted, billed, and collected; collecting other funds receivable by the town; and paying orders drawn on town accounts and human resources administration. The treasurer acts as the town's collector of current taxes.

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INSIDE SALES Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is seeking a Inside Sales Representative.

Are you seeking an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows you to: • Develop skills for career growth through an outside sales or operational management career track

The Delinquent Tax Collector sends monthly invoices and notices of delinquency to taxpayers, creates a payment plan for each delinquent taxpayer, works with the tax attorney on tax sales and other duties.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, or similarly applicable experience is preferred, as well as at least three years' experience in the area of municipal, public, or private accounting including experience managing payroll, employee benefits, and accounts payable and receivable.

• Use your inside sales or customer service skills for steady hours & potential overtime

Please submit a cover letter, resume detailing work history, names and contact information of three professional references to: 3120 Pekin Brook Rd., E. Calais, VT 05650. Position is open until filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws.

For more information contact calais.townclerk@gmail.com.

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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 ongoing, full-time positions.

Library Support Senior - Howe Library, Circulation #S3393PO - The Howe Library Circulation Department is seeking a Library Support Senior for our team. This position co-coordinates and supervises the Howe Library Reserve service and Howe Library Billing operations. Tasks include downloading, scanning, and linking electronic Reserve documents, adding, modifying and interpreting database records, and answering general questions about Reserve. This position communicates Reserve policy and procedure with UVM faculty; trains staff and student employees on Reserve procedure, policy, and technology. They will establish best practices and document procedures for billing late fees for the Circulation Department and Media Services Department and debit/ credit patron accounts in a timely manner. This position provides outstanding customer service; supervises student employees; opens the library, provides building security, enforces policy; and responds to user questions and requests. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than March 11, 2022.

For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com.

Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm.edu for technical support with the online application.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Stone Environmental, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned science and engineering consulting company in Montpelier, Vermont. We are seeking individuals with a strong educational and work background in contaminant hydrogeology, and environmental investigation and remediation to join our team.

BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM MANAGER

The successful candidate will work closely with our engaged professionals and a variety of partners, including project owners, responsible parties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and other project stakeholders to advocate for successful redevelopment of brownfield sites across the northeast.

CONTAMINANT HYDROGEOLOGIST

The successful candidate will provide technical support for a variety of projects such as soil and groundwater investigations at hazardous waste sites, brownfield redevelopment projects, and environmental due diligence.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

The successful applicant will provide technical support for a variety of projects such as soil and groundwater investigations at hazardous waste and brownfield sites. The candidate should be familiar with various strategies to remediate contamination in soil, groundwater, and soil gas

Please visit our website stone-env.com for a full job description and information about how to apply.

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Private family seeking a Chief of Staff (COS) who is highly experienced, socially and emotionally savvy, and resourceful leader to manage staff for the family estate and oversee their properties located in Vermont and Maine.

COS acts as an advisor and confidant to the Family, requiring discretion and a high degree of confidentiality. COS will continue to maintain and support a harmonious, cordial, collaborative, and respectful atmosphere among and between the Family and self-motivated staff with a high standard of performance. 5+ yrs exp managing staff of private estate & properties. EOE M|F|D|V|A. Full benefits incl.

For more info, please apply to: Leah.HamiltonStewart@insperity.com.

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VOCATIONAL CASE MANAGER The Vocational Case Manager provides vocational rehabilitation services to Injured Workers through coordination with the employee, referral source, physician, employer, attorney, State partners and others with the ultimate goal being the client’s timely return to gainful employment. The Vocational Case Manager interviews and evaluates the client to determine vocational services eligibility based on Transferrable Skills, Labor Market Research, Suitable Wage and Work Capacity. This position identifies suitable job goals consistent with the clients’ interests, aptitudes and physical abilities; supporting the RTW goals of the Vermont Department of Labor jurisdictional rules, in collaboration with all parties.

This is a home office position, with regular travel up to 70% of the time throughout Vermont & may include travel to surrounding states.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field is required.

• CRC preferred • Vermont Certification or eligible for certification post 6 month internship.

• Knowledge of Managed Care or Workers’ Compensation preferred.

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off. In addition, Medical Case Managers are eligible for bonus and will be provided stateof-the-art technological devices to ensure ready access to CorVel’s proprietary Case Management application, enabling staff to retrieve documents on the go and log activities as they occur.

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N U R S E P R O G R A M C O O R D I N A T O R - A D U LT I M M U N I Z A T I O N – B U R L I N G T O N This RN position will be responsible for the overall strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the adult immunization program in Vermont, including developing and maintaining community partnerships to increase community-wide implementation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice’s adult vaccination recommendations. Program strategies and activities will also include strategies to increase vaccination coverage among disproportionately affected adult populations. For more information, contact Merideth Plumpton at Merideth.

Plumpton@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Status: Full Time - Limited Service. Location: Burlington. Job ID #28281.

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TEMPERATURE EXCURSION SPECIALIS T - BURLINGTON Are you interested in public health? The Temperature Excursion Specialist position is a great opportunity to get experience working for the Vermont Department of Health. You will gather data on temperature excursions from vaccine providers, contact vaccine manufacturers to determine viability and work with practices to prevent future temperature excursions. This program enables health care providers to offer low-cost or free vaccines to people who are unable to pay. Your job is to minimize vaccine loss from temperature excursions. The successful candidate will have excellent organization and communication skills, and expertise with Microsoft Office is desired. For more information, contact Scott Weathers at scott.weathers@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Status: Full Time – Limited Service. Location: Burlington. Job Id #28063. Application Deadline: March 1, 2022.

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Open your home to a sociable, pet-loving, wheelchair-using gentleman who is seeking regularly scheduled overnight respite (2-3 overnights per month). This individual enjoys watching movies, spending time outdoors and watching big trucks, machinery, and buses. He has a wheelchair accessible van for transportation needs, a portable ramp that can be used for accessibility into a home with 3-4 steps and a Hoyer lift for transferring in and out of his wheelchair.

The ideal candidate will be fun-loving, have an accessible home with an extra bedroom and will be able to support him with all Activities of Daily Living. Person centered training is provided.

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Executive Assistant Maliasili is a dynamic and innovative organization that is taking a different approach to drive conservation impact in Africa. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide a range of support services for Maliasili’s senior management team. This position is a full-time, work from home position. Preferred location is in the Burlington area but flexible depending on the candidate.

Reporting: The Assistant will support the CEO, who is based in Vermont, and the COO, who is based in California.

Role: Provide administrative support to the CEO and COO in a range of tasks as needed, including scheduling, travel & event logistics, note taking, document editing & formatting, data entry & management, etc.

Qualifications: Passionate about conservation and Maliasili’s social and environmental mission; 5 years’ minimum experience in administration; Ability to work independently in a remote team environment and take initiative in task execution and problem solving; Experience with nonprofit organizational management and administration strongly preferred; Capability with Microsoft Word & Excel, as well as GoogleSuite; Familiarity with Asana, Zoom and Slack would be a bonus. *Competitive salary & benefits commensurate to experience.

Full description and more about Maliasili: maliasili.org/job To apply: Please email recruitment@maliasili.org with CV and cover letter describing your interest in and capability for the role.

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Hayward Tyler, a leading manufacturer of industrial pumps and motors in Colchester, is seeking candidates to fill the following positions:

MATERIALS PROCESSOR II: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/material-processor-ii/ APPLICATION ENGINEER 1: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/application-engineer-i-ae-i/ STAFF ENGINEER I: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/staff-engineer-i/ DESIGN ENGINEER: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/design-engineer/ ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEER: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/electro-mechanical-engineer/ QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/quality-assurance-engineer/ PROJECT MANAGER: haywardtyler.com/job_listing/project-manager/ We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you meet our requirements and are interested in an exciting opportunity, please forward your resume & salary requirements to: Hayward Tyler, Inc. – Attn: HR Department 480 Roosevelt Highway – PO Box 680, Colchester, VT 05446 Email: Careers@haywardtyler.com • Equal Opportunity Employer

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Full-Time Legal Assistant/Paralegal Caffry Law, a special needs and estate planning law firm in Waterbury, is seeking a detail-oriented full-time legal assistant or paralegal (depending on experience) who will enhance office efficiency and quality of service provided to clients.

Assistant Director of Annual Giving Posting Number: S01729 Position Summary: Cultivate and solicit Middlebury constituents for leadership-level Annual Fund gifts. Direct and monitor a specified program.

Essential Functions: Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

COVID-19 vaccinations are required prior to employment • Manage a pool of 75-125 prospects capable of making $10k-$99k Annual Fund gifts.

• Manage assigned program, monitor and evaluate results.

• Oversees fundraising for reunion classes as assigned, including recruitment, management and solicitation of volunteers and prospects in those classes.

• Recruit, train, and solicit 100-250 volunteers.

• Collaborate on development of paper and electronic program materials.

• Work collaboratively with major gifts, special gifts, and the alumni office.

Must have strong drafting, organizational, communication, and timemanagement skills. Prior experience either with disability services or in a law office is a plus.

Job tasks include professional email and phone conversations with clients and prospective clients, providing relevant special needs information and resources and/or scheduling client meetings; preparing and maintaining confidential client files; drafting client planning documents and documents for filing with courts; and organizing and preparing final documents for distribution either to clients, public benefits agencies, courts, or other appropriate parties.

Long-term, full-time position with flexible schedule. Hourly wage based on experience. Please send resume, cover letter, and three references to Kaitlyn Keating at kaitlyn@caffrylaw.com.

General Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

The Harwood Unified Union School District headquartered in Waitsfield, VT is seeking a highly qualified:

Qualifications Education: 4 year degree required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of computer systems, including relational database and Microsoft Office.Excellent writing and public speaking skills. Ability to motivate and mange volunteers, and conduct solicitations. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Must handle confidential materials with discretion. Extensive travel required.

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in development or related field Physical Demands: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2866543 Middlebury is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, Middlebury recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. Middlebury also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS The Director of Finance & Operations requires high level skills in business administration and previous experience. This Director of Finance is a pivotal member of the Administrative Team.

The role is central in all financial matters and is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the fiscal and business affairs of the District. The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for accurate maintenance of all financial records and administration of the budget, as outlined below or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools. Successful performance of this position requires the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex documents and topics. The Director of Finance & Operations must have a confirmed history of sound financial management as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to respond effectively through the use of visual and verbal presentations. The Director of Finance must have the ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with direct reports, administrators, faculty, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.

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I suspect that the coming months will be a time when you really should step over people who are in your way. There’s no need to be mad at them, criticize them or gossip about them. That would sap your energy to follow your increasingly clear dreams. Your main task is to free yourself from influences that obstruct your ability to be the Royal Sovereign of Your Own Destiny.

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Author Deb Caletti made the following observation: “You have ordinary moments and ordinary moments and more ordinary moments, and then, suddenly, there is something monumental right there. You have past and future colliding in the present, your own personal Big Bang, and nothing will ever be the same.” In my vision of your destiny in 2022, Pisces, there could be several of these personal Big Bangs, and one of them seems to be imminent. To prepare — that is, to ensure that the changes are primarily uplifting and enjoyable — I suggest that you chant the following mantra at least five times every day: “I love and expect good changes.”

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): “A dead thing can

go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it,” wrote author G. K. Chesterton.

Amen to that! Please regard his observation as the first part of your horoscope. Here’s the second part: It’s sometimes the right approach to move in harmony with the flow, to allow the momentum of elemental forces to carry you along. But now is not one of those times. I suggest that you experiment with journeys against the flow. Go in quest of what the followers of easy options will never experi-

Gina Rowlands is retired now, but she had an award-winning six-decade career as an actor.

At age 20, she decided what she wanted to do with her life, and her parents offered her their blessings. She testified: “I went home and I told my mom that I wanted to quit college and be an actress, and she said, ‘Huh, that sounds fascinating. It’s wonderful!’ And I told my father, and he literally said, ‘I don’t care if you want to be an elephant trainer if it makes you happy.’” Dear Gemini, in the coming months, I would love for you to receive similar encouragement for your budding ideas and plans.

What can you do to ensure you’re surrounded by influences like Rowlands’ parents? I hope you embark on a long-term project to get all the support you need.

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): As you enter

an astrological phase when vast, expansive ruminations will be fun and healthy for you, I will offer you some vast, expansive thoughts.

Hopefully, they will inspire your own spacious musings. First, here’s artist M. C. Escher: “Wonder is the salt of the earth.” Next, author Salman Rushdie: “What’s real and what’s true aren’t necessarily the same.” Here’s poet Allen Ginsberg: “When you notice something clearly and see it vividly, it then becomes sacred.” A proverb from the Omaha people: “Ask questions from your heart, and you will be answered from the heart.” G. K. Chesterton: “Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair.” Finally, playwright Tony Kushner: “I’m not religious, but I like God, and he likes me.”

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): “Out of love, you can speak with straight fury,” wrote author Eudora Welty. Here’s how I interpret that in light of the current chapter of your life story: You have an opportunity to recalibrate some misaligned energy. You have the necessary insight to fix an imbalance or dissolve an illusion or correct a flow that has gone off course. And by far the best way to do that is by wielding the power of love. It will need to be expressed with vehemence and intense clarity, however.

It will require you to be both compassionate and firm. Your homework: Figure out how to express transformative truths with kindness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): Virgo political science professor Tatah Mentan was born and raised in the African country Cameroon, which has never fully recovered from its grueling colonization by Germany, France and England.

The democratic tradition there is tenuous.

When Mentan first taught at a university in the Cameroonian capital, authorities found his ideas too controversial. For the next 16 years, he attempted to be true to himself while avoiding governmental censorship, but the strain proved too stressful. Fearing for his safety, he fled to the U.S. I’m turning to him for advice that will serve you well in the coming weeks. He tells us, “Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.”

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): “Anything you do from the heart enriches you, but sometimes not till years later,” wrote author Mignon McLaughlin. I’m pleased to inform you, Libra, that you will soon receive your rewards for generous actions you accomplished in the past. On behalf of the cosmic rhythms, I apologize for how long it has taken. But at least it’s finally here. Don’t underestimate how big this is. And don’t allow sadness about your earlier deprivation to inhibit your enthusiastic embrace of compensation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): No matter how reasonable and analytical you are, Scorpio, you possess a robust attraction to magic.

You yearn for the refreshing invigoration of nonrational mysteries. You nurture urges to

be delighted by outbreaks of the raw, primal lust for life. According to my astrological assessment, you are especially inclined to want and need these feelings in the next few weeks. And that’s good and healthy and holy!

At the same time, don’t abandon your powers of discernment. Keep them running in the background as you enjoy your rejuvenating communions with the enigmatic pleasures of the Great Unknown.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author

Diane Ackerman tells us, “In the absence of touching and being touched, people of all ages can sicken and grow touch starved.

Touch seems to be as essential as sunlight.”

This is always important to remember, but it will be extra crucial for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. I advise you to be ingenious and humble and frank as you collect as much physical contact as you can. Be polite and respectful, of course. Never force yourself on anyone. Always seek permission. With those as your guidelines, be greedy for hugs, cuddling and caresses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Education, fundamentally, is the increase of the percentage of the conscious in relation to the unconscious.” Author and educator Sylvia AshtonWarner said that, and now I’m telling you — just in time for one of the most lesson-rich times of a year that will be full of rich lessons.

In the next nine months, dear Capricorn, the proportion of your consciousness in relation to your unconsciousness should markedly increase. And the coming weeks will be a favorable phase to upgrade your educational ambitions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re enter-

ing a phase of your cycle when your ability to boost your finances will be stronger than usual. You’ll be more likely to attract good luck with money and more apt to discover useful tips on how to generate greater abundance.

To inspire your efforts, I offer you this observation by author Katharine Butler Hathaway: “To me, money is alive. It is almost human. If you treat it with real sympathy and kindness and consideration, it will be a good servant and work hard for you, and stay with you and take care of you.”

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OLD NAVY, WILLISTON I first saw you a few years ago at the register. I thought you were such a beautiful man. It was an immediate crush; I got so nervous and flushed!

You’re tall with blondish hair, blue eyes and an amazing smile. I simply want you to know that I think you’re beautiful and handsome. I hope it makes you smile! When: Sunday, February 20, 2022. Where: Old Navy, Williston.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915521

CAROLINE FROM WATERBURY The full moon was rising and the owls were hooting during the glow of sunset as we chatted about great hiking trails near the lake. I was walking my dog, and you had yellow pants and tall green boots. While enjoying your company, I suggested Rock Point to check out. You have beautiful eyes and a captivating smile. Coffee sometime? When: Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Where: Shelburne.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915517

RED ROCKS BEAUTY I saw you numerous times walking at Red Rocks Park from 2012 to 2013. You were walking once while reading a book, and I smiled at you. You had an angelic big white dog who was so peaceful. You were out-of-this-world beautiful. Are you still in the area? I would love to meet for tea.

When: Sunday, January 1, 2017. Where: Red Rocks Park, South Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915520

GUILIA IN ROSSO You: Guilia in Rosso on Route. Me: Guilia in Lipari Gray. I giggled the entire time. Shall we do it again? When: Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Where: car. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915516

NO PITY FOR THE PIT A bald, tats sneak-dawg thinking he can bury his bone at his old hunting ground. Thought you fixed him?!

Tighten the leash on his straying ass. If you’re a “happy couple,” why’s he here? When: Monday, January 31, 2022. Where: astray in Vermont.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915519 PETUNIA HARDSCRABBLE, WE MISS YOU! Petunia! We miss you so much around here. We know you’re off doing very important work, though, and we want you to take all the time it needs. There will always be a star on the dressing room door with your name, regardless how the work goes. Sending you all our love and kindness, meditation and strength!

—Huckleberry Lorraine. When: Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Where: Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915518

SENDING YOU FORGET-ME-NOTS Remembering our sweet summertime days riding bikes and reading the paper together. Our short time together was lovely, and I’m sorry for messing it up. I miss you, dear Vivian! When: Saturday, February 12, 2022. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Man. #915514 KELLY IN FERRISBURGH Saw your profile online. Get in touch with me here, please. When: Sunday, February 13, 2022. Where: online.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915513 WILLISTON WHISTLER 2005-06 Maybe you didn’t think it was you in my original ad, since the date was wrong. I didn’t realize I could put the date in the headline! I would love to see your eyes, your smile and to hear you whistle again! Thinking of you every single day since! Where are you now? When: Thursday, May 11, 2017.

Where: in the stairway to heaven MTP. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915512

THE REAL AMANDA ON MATCH The person who said she was Amanda from D.C. actually wasn’t. The real one is back on Match, and I would love to connect. Her son went to Kenyon (or wore a sweatshirt from there).

Doesn’t anyone know her who can show her this? Match asked for three things, and she listed six. That’s the kind of mind I like. When: Thursday, February 10, 2022. Where: Match. com. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915511 SHAMWOW Happy Birthday! Scoots! When: Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Where: in my dreams.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915515 WHITE LEOPARD AT STAPLES We were both looking for printer cartridges and chatted. You wore a long white leopard-print coat and riding boots.

Let’s have coffee. When: Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Where: Staples.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915510 DREAM OR REAL LIFE? I recently met a girl at a bar. We went back to my place and ... you know. She was hot and probably about 22 years old.

I woke up the next morning, and she was gone. There was no evidence that anyone even stayed the night. I hope I didn’t just have a really awesome sex dream.

Call me, hot blonde. xoxo Albert. When: Sunday, January 9, 2022. Where: in my bed. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915509

BARGAIN-SHOPPING BABY BOY To the cute but sleepy young man who came into my store today: Your sawdust scent and faint squint roused something in me that I haven’t felt since I first saw John Travolta twisting that sweet sugar plum in the fall of 1979. I’d love to see what’s under that union suit, but I’d settle for one more adorable yawn. When: Thursday, February 3, 2022. Where: Williston. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915504

KILLINGTON SKI PATROL HERO Me: in the glades with a broken tibia, broken free ACL and torn meniscus.

You: Killington ski patroller who got me down on the sled miraculously smoothly and was so kind. I want to thank you personally! My knee may be in pieces, but my heart is full. When: Sunday, January 23, 2022. Where: Killington Ski Resort. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915495

I LIKE TOES HMU if you have cute toes. When: Thursday, February 10, 2022. Where: in my bed. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915502

HI AMANDA I sent a reply message to your profile here. When: Monday, January 24, 2022. Where: Seven Days iSpy. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915494

MAN GRIPPING THE BAGUETTE I’m looking for my shawty. We were in the bakery section when we made eye contact. You were wearing your white Doc Martens and a blue denim-like puffer jacket. I was firmly holding a baguette and a bottle of wine, desperately hoping we could share them together sometime.

When: Monday, February 7, 2022. Where: Shaw’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915501 ANYONE KNOW IBRAHIM? He was this tall, bearded Middle Eastern guy who used to wander around and always seemed to be at whatever coffee shop I’d go into, who was somehow best friends with every barista. And suddenly he was gone. Does anyone know what happened to him or how I can find or contact him? When: Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Where: every coffee shop and at Dobrà Tea. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915500

YELLOW BIKES AND YOU If you crashed into a neon yellow bike on the bike path, I think you might be the one. You wouldn’t recognize me in the light of day, because I was also dressed in all yellow (it’s this role-playing thing I do).

You were short, around four feet, reddishorange eyes, bald, curvy. If this is you, write back. I felt a spark. When: Thursday, February 10, 2022. Where: on the bike path. You: Man. Me: Man. #915507

YOU LECTURED ME You were going over French Hill on Route 2. Suddenly, you saw me swerving out of control right toward your VW Westfalia. I slid off the road and into a ditch. I was OK, just shaken up. You lectured me on the importance of having winter tires. I only wish I had caught your name! When: Monday, January 10, 2022. Where: driving into Williston.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915497

Dear Theresa Croud,

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Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

I was in a long-term relationship, and we were truly in love — but family, financial and emotional stress took its toll, and we broke up. We recently started seeing each other again and have been enjoying each other’s company.

He contacted an old girlfriend to assist with some businessrelated projects, and she moved into his house. She has been living there for six months, free of charge, and the projects are not moving forward. Each time I

COCHRAN’S MEET-CUTE We rode the T-bar together at Friday Night Lights. You: tall, handsome, with kind eyes. Me: wearing a red hat and very interested in your job as a sugarer.

You and your job seemed really sweet.

Thought you should know. When: Friday, January 7, 2022. Where: Cochran’s.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915496

HOT THROW-UP GIRL At a party, you threw up all over me. It was kind of hot. I only saw your face for a few seconds, but you were gorgeous.

You might have had a green dress. But something I know is that your puke was red. (You might wanna get that checked out.) Write me back, please. You. Are. Hot. When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Where: Sean’s house party.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915508

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RE: WINE & CHEESE TRADERS Gem: Such a brief moment, really, but nice to know that kindness hasn’t gone out of style. There may have been more; my memory fails me. Perhaps we could practice an act of kindness together. Be well. When: Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Where: Wine & Cheese Traders.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915505

mention her departure, he goes into a rage and tells me never to come back.

I have financially supported this person and truly had feelings for him. He wants to go to mediation; I want her to leave. Any suggestions? I need a reality check.

P.S. I found her underwear in his bedroom, but he said nothing happened.

Theresa Croud

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I’m a hopeless optimist and try to think the best of every person and situation, but there’s a lot going on here. A partner working with an old flame can certainly cause (often unfounded) jealousy. But when the old flame moves into your partner’s house and doesn’t pay rent, that’s another story.

Finding her panties in his bedroom adds cherries jubilee on top of the flaming hot mess.

If that were all, I still could — maybe — give him the benefit of the doubt: Perhaps he was just helping out an old friend with a place to stay and their laundry got mixed up. But the thing that really bothers me is that “he

TWICE AS NICE SKINNER We chatted in the skin track on MLK Day, and we introduced ourselves.

You stayed for a second run, and I was hoping you would stay for a third.

Would love to meet again, for skiing or otherwise. When: Monday, January 17, 2022. Where: Bolton Valley.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915493 I AM AMANDA FROM D.C. I’m not on Match, but I am on other apps. Slightly concerned I have a doppelgänger running around. Your description sounds uncannily like my profile, except for the location you spotted it. A little weirded out but also intrigued. Email me? (Also, other Amanda, please reach out!) When: Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Where: I Spy. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915492 NECTAR’S TRIVIA BADDIE I see you every week. Your team is called Uncredited Bird #7; mine, A.M. Lumber.

You always beat us by a small margin, and it makes me so mad but also kind of turns me on. You have long brown hair and effortlessly attractive facial hair. Hope to beat you (at trivia) soon.

When: Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Where: Nectar’s Thursday night Trivia.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915488

goes into a rage” when you ask about her leaving and tells you to take off. That’s absolutely not OK. Here’s your reality check: This guy is a jerk who doesn’t care about your feelings. I bet he’s mostly concerned with mediating your continued financial support. You broke up once; you can do it again. And, for the love of all that is holy, don’t think that the third time will be the charm. You deserve better.

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I’m a 62-y/o woman in search of a man under 70. Is there a curious, happy, sexy, nonjudgmental, funny, kind soul who craves adventure and is not afraid to try new things? I love to laugh, dance and get out in nature for hikes, photography and gardening. BMI 19. Leftleaning. #L1554 Seeking fit country woman, 50 to 60. Hiking in fall and winter.

Quiet life. Also enjoy snowmobile and motorcycles. Working side by side as a team on land and homestead. Willing to relocate. I have lots to share. Email, please! #L1550

I’m a 65-y/o woman. Looking for any gender or age entertained by carrying on an old-fashioned correspondence. I’m a news junkie with degrees in history, literature and law. I can appreciate a candid sense of humor. I stay home a lot and try to minimize my exposure. #L1557

I’m a 62-y/o WSM seeking a SW female 45 or up. No games.

Looking to find a woman to make me a better man. Am seeking a mature person. No head games. Will send phone number if you respond. #L1556

I’m a 58-y/o trans woman seeking a trans woman about 58 or less to be friends with. I am still in the closet dying to come out. Can anyone help me? #L1558

I am a 20-y/o male college student studying chemistry to become an astronaut. I have free time on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. On most days, I can give you two hours to value. I am seeking a female. #L1552

75-y/o lady would like to meet a man 70 to 80 for companionship and possible relationship in the Essex area. #L1553

GM near Rutland seeking other gay or bi males for NSA fun. Like everything. Very discreet. Phone only, please. #L1549

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60-y/o woman seeking 60y/o man. I am pandemic-weary.

Looking for new friendships outside of work and my two cats. I do like dogs, but my work schedule is not conducive for having a dog. #L1551 I’m a male seeking a 50plus female. I like flowers, houseplants, reading, the beach, long walks and conversation, Scrabble, horseshoes, sports, and cuddles. University of Vermont. #L1548 I’m a late 50s SWM seeking age 50s to 60s female. Searching for a well-grounded farm girl. Love of gardening, cooking and movies a plus. I have a strong desire to travel cross-country to Alaska and return. I’m financially secure and love to be home. #L1547

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Plattsburgh, N.Y. I want that best friend for life. Mature for mature. Local preferred. I want to meet you. Caring, intelligent, educated, homebody. #L1546

Gay white male looking for gay males in the area of Tunbridge/ South Royalton. 5’10 and a half.

Slender build. Dark brown hair and brown eyes. Good looking.

Can be discreet. Contact me. #L1541

Outdoorsy 63-y/o WM looking for someone special for companionship and affection, a good movie, long walks — even bike riding and dinner with the families. Loves animals, bowling and am open-minded.

If you’re between 50 and 60, give me a call. #L1544

I’m a GWM, 60s, 5’9, 170 pounds, seeking a man or men into spanking and/or wearing/ using adult diapers. #L1540

Woman, 56. Need a simple life in the country with a gentle, caring man sharing similar values to keep the relationship healthy. Desire to engage in deep conversation, be active in nature and support good health.

Must love coffee, good food and the art of cooking. Phone number, please. #L1543 SWM bi top seeks sub bottom.

Enjoy fem heels, stockings, panties, painted toenails. No drugs. Clean. Vaccinated. Steady lover. Phone. #L1542

Bi-curious male, 40s, seeking pen pals and phone freaks.

Confess your closet kinks, freaky fetishes and taboo tales. I’m open-minded and nonjudgmental. I want to know all your sexy secrets. All are welcome. I’ll reply if asked. #L1539 36-y/o SWM seeking captivating pen pal. Looking to establish an upright, modest relationship with like-minded people. I’m funny, energetic, appealing and enjoy the little things. I love the beauty the outdoors bring. Open to all.

Life’s too short to miss an opportunity. Can’t wait to hear from you. #L1538

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