One Year later: Hardwick infrastructure fixes a work in progress
HARDWICK, Vt. (WCAX) – With hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure damage from the July 2023 storm, many communities are still working on repairs from last year, which some officials say can be a frustratingly slow
In the Garden: Seven Springs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – In the rolling hills of Manchester, Vermont, lies a garden dedicated to one man’s late wife. Garden expert Charlie Nardozzi and our Sharon Meyer give you a tour of the Seven Springs Garden
One Year Later: Barre man who lost mobile home in mudslide remains in limbo
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Some of the hardest hit Vermonters last July were those living in mobile homes, and many are still waiting for buyouts from the government. “I had plans, I had good plans,” said Mark
Health Watch: July 2023 flood impacts 1 year later
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On this week’s Health Watch, we’re taking a special look at health care for flood victims. “We’re getting calls for the first time ever from some folks, other folks are really feeling like
Vt. prison superintendent on leave pending misconduct investigation
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – The superintendent of a Vermont prison has been put on leave following an allegation of misconduct. The Vermont Department of Corrections says Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility Superintendent Sharon Nykiel is on paid
One Year Later: Farmers still recovering from flood losses
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s estimated the region’s farming industry took a $70 million blow due to last year’s flooding and the constant rain that followed. As many farms across the region are still dealing with the
One Year Later: ‘There is a little PTSD,’ say Chester residents
CHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – After parts of southern Vermont got slammed by flood waters last year, many residents continue to relive the chaos of the day. From washed-out roads to flooded backyards, residents in the town of
One Year Later: Woodstock Farmers’ Market back in business
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – A year after devastating flooding, the Woodstock Farmers’ Market is operating business as usual at their Route 4 location. They were closed for several months after floodwaters from the Ottauquechee River forced staff
One Year Later: Ludlow restaurant’s long road to recovery after flooding
LUDLOW, Vt. (WCAX) – In the last year, businesses in Ludlow have worked nonstop to reopen after the floods. For one restaurant, it has been a long road to recovery. The basement of the Homestyle Hotel in
Vt. program provides cash to protect floodplains
RICHMOND, Vt. (WCAX) – A Richmond farmer says his business is becoming more challenging due to riverside erosion and intense weather. Vermont environmental officials say they are trying to help. “Mother Nature’s always in control, every day,”