Shoreline Development

Last week the Senate passed a bill which would require most new construction within 250 feet of a lake shoreline to get a permit. The bill, which passed…

Lawmakers are again seeking new environmental protections for the more than 200 lakes and ponds scattered across Vermont. But, as was the case last year,…

The start of Vermont's next legislative session is still months away, but the select board in Colchester is acting now to state its position on a bill…

Shoreline development laws were a hot issue in the Vermont legislature this year, although no new bills on the topic were passed. Municipalities also have…