The Milton Independent would like to wish all of our readers a safe and happy Halloween. Whether you are staying home and watching a scary movie or heading out to trick-or-treat safely, we hope the day is full of joy.
Here's a quick roundup of what you need to know before Election Day Nov. 3. If you haven't already voted, be sure to read about the candidates who responded to the Independent's request for an interview.
MONTPELIER – Vermont officials are forecasting weekly caseloads of COVID-19 to rise amid several unrelated outbreaks and a surge in cases nationally.
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of Vermont (UVM) will be taking part in one of the last legs of testing for a possible vaccine for COVID-19, the university announced this week.
MILTON — Amy Rex, superintendent of the Milton Town School District, is embarking on a video series to communicate more directly with the school community during the time of COVID-19.
MILTON — Earlier this month, Milton Elementary School’s youngest students returned to the classroom full-time for the first time since mid-March.
MILTON – On Saturday morning, Leslie Piela, wearing a jean jacket and smile beneath her mask, stood behind the counter. Her husband Mike worked the blender, its whirring drowning out the drizzling rain.
What's new at Milton Recreation is a new weekly column written by Milton Recreation staff and published on Wednesdays — sharing events, activities, news and more.
MILTON — Front lawns in Milton were transformed into haunted cemeteries, cobwebbed forests and spooky, cinematic scenes just in time for Halloween.
Between Oct. 9 and Oct. 15, the Milton Police Department responded to 115 incidents and calls for service.
BURLINGTON — The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H is sponsoring the 4-H Speak Up video contest to encourage young people to use their voices to drive change in their communities.
ST. ALBANS — Gubernatorial candidate David Zuckerman, a Democrat, laid out his vision for Vermont’s future in an interview with the Independent on Friday.
MILTON — The number of people unemployed in Milton has decreased significantly since the uptick earlier this year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Though the foliage is nearly gone, crafters and artists brought color and texture back to Milton Saturday with their knitted hats and gloves, beaded jewelry, patterned pillows and boxed macarons.
MONTPELIER – The state of Vermont has revealed its plan for rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations once a viable vaccine becomes available.
Happy Friday! Fall calendars in Vermont are typically filled with craft shows and artist markets. While most were cancelled this year due to COVID-19, one Milton resident found a creative solution for showcasing her town's plethora of crafters and makers this Saturday.
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According to state officials, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween safely this year. Dr. Patsy Kelso, the state’s epidemiologist, encourages Vermonters to get creative.
This Saturday is Prescription Drug Take Back Day when you can dispose of leftover prescription and over-the-counter drugs safely at a collection site near you.
Now that more than 100,000 Vermonters have returned their ballots, they are asking "how do I know if it's been received?"
MILTON — Milton’s southern gateway is now home to a new heritage stop the whole family will enjoy.
Now that H.926, an act relating to changes to Act 250, has been vetoed by the governor, what should the Senate do next? What reform of Vermont’s land use laws and regulations, if any, is still needed?
Between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1, the Milton Police Department responded to 176 incidents and calls for service.
SOUTH BURLINGTON — For Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt, it is paramount the federal government see the country through the rest of this pandemic by providing additional monetary aid.
Now that H.926, an act relating to changes to Act 250, has been vetoed by the governor, what should the Senate do next? What reform of Vermont’s land use laws and regulations, if any, is still needed?
MANCHESTER, NH – Many Girl Scouts from Chittenden County were among the 100 honored Oct. 18 at the Young Women of Distinction ceremony.
The little poet
MILTON — The idea for Milton’s first annual Craft Hop was born around a backyard campfire.
Now that H.926, an act relating to changes to Act 250, has been vetoed by the governor, what should the Senate do next? What reform of Vermont’s land use laws and regulations, if any, is still needed?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vermont’s senators have joined a wider coalition of legislators calling for an early release of emergency funding for helping families afford heating and energy costs.
MONTPELIER – Gov. Phil Scott has instructed Vermont’s ice skating rinks not to accept any new reservations until midnight on Oct. 31, 2020
MONTPELIER – An outbreak of COVID-19 in Central Vermont has widened to 18 people and the first in-school transmission of the disease was reported, health officials said during a news conference Friday.
Meeting of the Milton selectboard
Citing the need to maintain policies for suppressing COVID-19 and accessing economic supports, Gov. Phil Scott announced Thursday his state of emergency would extend to November.
A retired Milton police officer, Republican John Palasik is running for re-election to the Vermont House of Representatives because he's proud of the commitment he has made to his constituents.
It's hard to grow tired of fall in Vermont. Just when you think foliage is at its peak, the trees on Mount Mansfield turn their saturation up just enough to make you go "wow."
Over 110,000 registered Vermont voters have already returned their ballots for the general election on Nov. 3. If you've put your ballot in the mail or placed it in your town's secure drop box, you may be wondering: what happens to it now and what can I do to make sure it's counted?
A handful of Milton Girl Scouts recently learned that bats aren’t so spooky after all.
Now that H.926, an act relating to changes to Act 250, has been vetoed by the governor, what should the Senate do next? What reform of Vermont’s land use laws and regulations, if any, is still needed?
Now that H.926, an act relating to changes to Act 250, has been vetoed by the governor, what should the Senate do next? What reform of Vermont’s land use laws and regulations, if any, is still needed?
Republican Michael Morgan, a near life-long Milton resident and retired colonel from the Air National Guard, is vying to represent Grand Isle-Chittenden in the Vermont House of Representatives.
What's new at Milton Recreation is a weekly column written by Milton Recreation staff and published on Wednesdays — sharing events, activities, news and more.
As the gardening season comes to a close, gardeners will soon be busy preparing for winter. Of all the chores involved, soil testing is often overlooked.
JERICHO — Members of the Colchester-Milton Rotary Club got dirt under their fingernails and grass stains on their knees a few weeks ago while volunteering to help combat food insecurity in Vermont.
As the Speaker of the House and a self-proclaimed "policy girl," Democrat Mitzi Johnson is running for re-election to finish what she started.
Now that H.926, an act relating to changes to Act 250, has been vetoed by the governor, what should the Senate do next? What reform of Vermont’s land use laws and regulations, if any, is still needed?
MILTON — The Milton Police Department is going pink this month to raise money for breast cancer support.
Democrat Andy Julow works, volunteers and raises his family in the same community he himself grew up in. A graduate of South Hero’s Fulsom Elementary School, decades later, he has now been chair of many of the islands’ school boards.
Now that H.926, an act relating to changes to Act 250, has been vetoed by the governor, what should the Senate do next? What reform of Vermont’s land use laws and regulations, if any, is still needed?
ST. ALBANS — Incumbent Treasurer Beth Pearce is running on her record since her appointment to the position in 2011.
MONTPELIER – Every year the Vermont Medical Society (VMS) recognizes five people who have made outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of Vermonters. This year, the awards went to people who have contributed to combatting COVID-19 in Vermont and the country, beginning with Ver…
