Yearly Archives: 2007
Vacation Ownership Alternatives Demystified
BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Fractional Guide, in partnership with Elite Destination Homes, announces the release of the first comprehensive vacation ownership...
Senator Sanders Proposes $1 Billion Boost for Home Heating Assistance
BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 26, 2007 – As soaring fuel prices stretch household budgets beyond the breaking point, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said today he will introduce legislation...
Gov. Douglas Announces $880,000 In Grants For Planning Projects
MONTPELIER, Vt., November 26, 2007 – The state has awarded $880,407 in grants to communities across the state for municipal planning and special projects ranging...
National Smart Growth Award Recognizes Vermont Agency’s Achievements
On Wednesday, November 14th the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB), an independent state funding agency, accepted a Smart Growth Achievement award from the...
Senate Approves Sanders-Leahy Housing Funds For Vermont
WASHINGTON, September 12 – The Senate today approved legislation that includes a provision by Senators Bernie Sanders to prevent the U.S. Department of Housing...
Housing and Vermont’s aging population
BURLINGTON, September 10, 2007 —Vermont is graying rapidly, and that demographic fact presents major challenges in housing and other areas, according to a new...
When I’m 64 … Where Will I Live?
New VHFA issue paper describes challenges ahead as Vermont grows older
BURLINGTON, September 10, 2007 — Vermont is graying rapidly, and that demographic fact presents...
Governor Announces State Parks Commission — Gov. Douglas, ANR Secretary Crombie announce bold plans...
Smuggler’s Notch, Vt., August 23, 2007 – Governor Jim Douglas and Natural Resources Secretary George Crombie today announced the creation of the Governor’s Commission on...
City poised to purchase Fonda plant
The City of St. Albans wants to buy the Fonda building on Lower Newton Street, so that it can control the property as it...
Housing solution a matter of agendas
Housing is now so expensive in Vermont that two-thirds of the state's households can't afford to buy. For apartment dwellers, costs can be almost...