Stories about 'cities' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

State Says It Will Buy Out Homes Denied By FEMA

By Nancy Eve Cohen | March 12, 2013

The governor announced Tuesday that the state has come up with the money to help buy those properties that were destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene, and that FEMA has deemed ineligible for its funding.

State Says It Will Buy Out Homes Deemed Ineligible By FEMA

By Nancy Eve Cohen | March 12, 2013

The state of Vermont is announcing today it will cover 75 percent of the cost of buying out homes that FEMA has deemed ineligible for a federal buy-out.

Brandon May Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensary

By VPR | March 12, 2013

A medical marijuana dispensary may find a home in Brandon. A town development review board changed the use of a building to allow for a dispensary.

Hoffer Says Towns Should Pay Back Some TIF Money

By Patti Daniels | March 11, 2013

The state auditor says cities and towns that have special economic development tax districts should return some of the money they owe the state

ECFiber Turns To Grassroots Business Model

By Steve Zind | March 7, 2013

Five years ago at Town Meeting, about two dozen towns from Montpelier to White River Junction voted to join ECFiber, a community based organization that promised to deliver high speed fiber optic broadband service to every household. Today ECFiber has been able to connect just a few hundred customers, and in the five years that have passed, its had to dramatically change its business model.