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All in Community
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and, although addressing domestic violence is always of high importance, the recent murder of 22-year-old Emily Ferlazzo in which her husband has been charged puts the spotlight on this life-threatening issue.
In its meeting Monday night, the Waterbury Select Board voted to fly an inclusivity banner and rejected putting up a banner saying the town stands with Black Lives Matter that previously hung along Main Street.
The votes came after a lengthy discussion during which a number of Waterbury residents voiced their opinions, and the select board debated several factors that had been raised in their previous meeting on Oct. 4.
Huddled under tents and hiding from the rain, community members, their families, and organizational leaders met in support of the program “Milk with Dignity” or “Leche con Dignidad,” which ensures dignified working conditions in dairy supply chains for migrant farmworkers.
This year’s Downtown Winooski fall celebration will include activities for all ages.
Events begin Friday, October 29 with a scavenger hunt, Jack-O-Lantern lighting, and screening of the Disney movie “Coco”. Street parking is limited, but free parking will be available in the Winooski Parking Garage on Cascade Way all weekend.
COLCHESTER — In Chittenden County, a growing group of volunteers are stepping up to welcome asylum seekers into their communities.
The Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network (CASAN), which has recently been approved as a nonprofit, works alongside Vermont’s network of similar organizations to support incoming individuals and families.
This weekend, Milton Recreation hosted the Grand Opening of Bombardier Park’s newest installment: a free-to-play disc golf course. The project was spearheaded by a group of dedicated volunteers who have been working to introduce their sport to the community.
Some Warren residents were recently without mail delivery for three days due to postal service labor shortages.
Perhaps the most interesting thing to know about The Den at Harry’s Hardware is how it is Cabot’s first bar in re-cent memory. The bar’s construction took place near the end of 2019 when Johanna Thibault and the previous owner wanted to create a place for the community to gather. Following the lifting of COVID-19 safety guidelines, The Den at Harry’s Hardware now acts as a thriving venue for the local Cabot community to gather, listen to live music and connect in a family-friendly environment. The Den at Harry’s Hardware is bringing a new vitalization to the Main Street of Cabot and this trend has continued even despite the pandemic.
Henry Sengle, a Hinesburg native, returned to his home state and found a way to combine his passion for the outdoors and love for sewing to start Thuja, a sustainable hoodie company.
South Burlington public safety officials and community members came out to remember lives lost 20 years ago during a commemorative event at Overlook Park.
