Bromley Mountain to temporarily close ahead of expected rain, wind
PERU, Vt. (WCAX) – Bromley Mountain will temporarily shut down its lifts this week ahead of potential bad weather. The Peru ski area will suspend operations on Wednesday due to forecasts of heavy rain and wind. They
Burlington businesses vie for window decorating contest
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Windows along Church Street in Burlington are decked out for a downtown holiday contest. Upwards of 24 businesses went all out with decorations to encourage shoppers downtown and bring cheer to the marketplace.
Vermont districts looking for school board members
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The call is out for folks to lend a hand to their local school board. With dozens of school board seats open across the state, the Vermont School Board Association says it’s looking
USPS reminds property owners to keep walkways, mailboxes clear
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – With snow starting to pile up in some areas, the United States Postal Service is reminding property owners to reduce winter hazards for postal workers. The USPS asks people to shovel their sidewalks
Vt., NH to receive $18M in federal funding to strengthen rural infrastructure
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $18 million to strengthen rural infrastructure in Vermont and New Hampshire. The funding is part of a larger $6.3 billion investment across 44 states to expand
Pico Mountain set to open for the season this week
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Another Vermont ski area is set to start up its lifts for the season. Pico Mountain plans to kick off its ski and ride season this Friday. Going forward, the mountain plans to
Starting Over Strong Vermont flood recovery initiative extended
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – The state will extend mental health and community outreach services for flood victims in Vermont. The Vermont Department of Mental Health on Tuesday announced the continuation of its Starting Over Strong Vermont program.
Burlington mayor appoints interim REIB director
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new face is at the helm of Burlington’s Racial Equity Inclusion and Belonging Office. Christian Berry has been tapped as interim director while the city looks for a permanent new leader. Berry
Region braces for possible flooding
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Much of the region is bracing for rain late Wednesday and early Thursday that could bring flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch through Thursday morning for Essex County, New
Burlington Electric to receive $1.8M in FEMA funds for 2023 storms
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – More than $1.8 million in FEMA funding is coming to Burlington Electric to pay for severe storms, flooding, and landslides in 2023. The majority of the funding, $1.6 million, is earmarked for the