Anna Van Dine
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For Vermont Public
River flooding that began with heavy rain on July 9, 2023, shut down entire communities in Vermont, and recovery efforts are now underway.
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Aerial imagery from flooding in 2023 shows water covering part of the proposed building site. A neighbor says adding homes there could “do more harm than good.” -
The state has asked FEMA for a six-month extension to finalize the plans for renovating and upgrading 17 state-owned buildings that were damaged in the flood of 2023.
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When the value of a property is reduced due to a fire or flood, municipalities can provide tax abatements that acknowledge the loss of value. Those abatements mean less property tax revenue for the statewide education fund. -
In Weston, the select board is being asked to support a FEMA buyout of a commercial property. The board has to weigh losing the village store with accepting the effects of climate change on the downtown. -
The fifth National Climate Assessment was released on Tuesday. Fourteen federal agencies contributed to the report, which is mandated by law and produced at least every four years, although this one took close to five. -
As concerns mount for the hundreds of Vermonters whose homes still aren’t repaired from the summer floods, the state is launching a new disaster case management system as a “last resort” for displaced survivors. -
Winhall Brook Camping Area in Windham County was damaged during July’s flooding, and will remain closed through next year. -
A Barre city councilor said he appreciates the governor’s focus on Barre’s recovery, but the unveiling of the park plan “felt like a bit of a power play.” -
Some think there won't be enough restaurants in Ludlow to meet winter demand, particularly if the grocery store doesn't reopen soon. -
Sterling Market shut its doors for good after suffering heavy damage in July, and the boarded up market now stands as a reminder of a dearly missed community resource. The owner of the building itself says there’s a new grocer interested in moving in. In the meantime, the closest supermarket is in Morrisville.
