Montpelier

The three-story federal building previously housed a post office and spaces for a handful of federal agencies, like the IRS.

As Vermont towns begin to put together their fiscal year 2026 budgets, health insurance rates, inflation and a drop-off in federal COVID aid will cause a spike in spending, leading to higher taxes.

A conversation about the variety of people who frequent our libraries, and their role in civic society.

Seven bridges over the Winooski River and its North Branch will be decorated with colorful LED lights throughout the winter.

On Monday, the U.S. Postal Service announced the immediate "soft opening" of a new post office in Montpelier's City Center building. The announcement caught many city officials and residents by surprise.

It's been 14 months since Montpelier has had a fully functional post office following last summer's flooding.

Vermont Arts Council awards over $370,000 in grants to over 20 Vermont organizations to improve cultural facilities like libraries and theaters, and to fund public art projects. Many projects will focus on updating facilities and employing Vermont contractors in the process.

An estimated 12 to 15 people have been camping at the property and are now being asked to leave.

Under the surface of a clean and welcoming downtown business district, the effects of the flood and the lingering fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the economic future of Montpelier into question.

Montpelier and Barre saw a deluge of rain and flooding in July 2023, damaging many homes and businesses. Vermont Public’s Bob Kinzel remembers watching floodwaters rise in downtown Montpelier. Guests and listeners also share their recollections from the Wrightsville Dam and Barre.