USPS pauses consolidation plans for Vt. mail processing facilities

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Postmaster General Louis Dejoy has paused plans to consolidate dozens of USPS processing facilities until at least January 1, 2025. The proposed change threatened to move mail sorting operations from Vermont’s Essex Junction
Malletts Bay community prepares for upcoming sewer project

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – If you live in or around Colchester, you should prepare for some construction disruption. Work will start on the Mallett’s Bay sewer project next month. Colchester Public Works held an informational meeting tonight
Gov. Scott aims to be ‘voice’ of moderate Vermonters as he navigates party of Trump

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The legislative session is in the rearview mirror and Vermont campaign season is ramping up. But as Republican Governor Phil Scott pushes for more political balance at the Democratically-controlled Statehouse, experts say he
How police help fight Vermont’s drug crisis and offer a chance at recovery

ST ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Police may play an important role in fighting Vermont’s drug problem. Officers make arrests but can also give offenders a chance at recovery. “Anything I could do to get my hands on
Community cat earns honorary ‘degree’ from Castleton

CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – A community cat will “graduate” from Vermont State University at Castleton this weekend. “I was asked, ‘What’s your affiliation with the college?’ I was like, ‘My cat is the emotional support animal,’” Ashley
Burlington mayor seeks to reduce graffiti problem

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Graffiti tagging continues to be an eyesore in Burlington, and now the new mayor is taking steps to clean up the perennial problem. An unwanted tapestry of paint covers many walls in the
Health Watch: Saranac Lake school officials say mental health services here to stay

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – Mental health support for students during the school day gained traction during the pandemic, While the funding in some New York districts is running dry, Saranac Lake officials say the services are
Growing Pains: How warmer, wetter, wilder weather is compelling Vt. farmers to adapt

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As climate scientists continue to predict a frightening future roiling with heat waves, wildfires, floods, and storms, farmers and food security experts around the world are rethinking what it will take to feed
Hochul announces funding for school-based mental health clinics

ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York is putting student mental health on the lesson plan thanks to funding outlined in the governor’s budget. According to the CDC, nearly one in four teenagers have considered suicide, and it’s
Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A northern New York organization has resources for Alzheimer’s caregivers who might be dealing with a lot of stress. The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative offers support groups, memory café, conferences, online caregiving