Around the NEK

School Safety for Kingdom East

Details: Created on Tuesday, 03 April 2018 18:17; Written by Kiernan Brisson

AROUND THE NEK - Since the start of this year, the United States has been plagued with acts of violence in schools across the country. This is not a new issue, however it has become much more prominent after we welcomed the new year.

Financing Schools With Finance Bill

Details: Created on Monday, 02 April 2018 17:57; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDON - The Vermont State Legislature is looking to pass a bill that will reform the ways in which Vermont tax payers give funds for education. A new bill has been passed by the House which would cut property taxes, and reallocate the payments to an increase in the state income tax.

The Origin of the April Fool

Details: Created on Monday, 02 April 2018 11:01; Written by Victoria Baldoni

LYNDONVILLE- The first of April is traditionally thought of as a day of light-hearted jokes and foolery. But where did this tradition come from? Morrigan Stark of the Grindstone Cafe and Wellness Center in Lyndonville told us a bit about the origin of the day of the fool and how it’s not just about playing tricks on your friends and family.

The Hidden Side of RCT

Details: Created on Thursday, 29 March 2018 19:56; Written by Andrew Whalen

AROUND THE NEK- Rural Community Transport has providing free transportation to the Northeast Kingdom since 1991. Most people have seen or taken their well-known red or white buses, but not many know about another service they provide.

New NEK Chamber of Commerce Member

Details: Created on Thursday, 29 March 2018 00:32; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

ST. JOHNSBURY- The Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce has received a new member on its board. Patrick Sodums, who is currently the sales manager and conference manager of the Burke Hotel, explained why he had wanted to be a part of the business industry. Sodums is originally from Spencer, New York and had decided he wanted to do business in Vermont because he likes the peace and the small community atmosphere.

Kingdom East Budget of 33.9 Milllion

Details: Created on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 14:48; Written by Jacques Boudreau

LYNDONVILLE- The Kingdom East School District is preparing for voters to approve a budget of $33.9 million dollars. Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of the Kingdom East school district says the budget is meant for the seven schools in the district.

Trump on Opioids Crisis

Details: Created on Friday, 23 March 2018 19:51; Written by Andrew Clark

AROUND THE NEK- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016 America saw over 64,000 drug overdose deaths. In that same year Vermont saw 106 deaths from opioid related over doses.

Local Maple Business Preps for Maple Open House

Details: Created on Friday, 23 March 2018 00:02; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

ST. JOHNSBURY - Maple producers in the state of Vermont are getting prepared for the 25th annual Maple Open House weekend which celebrates the sugaring season. Jeff Goodwin of Goodwin Family Maple in St. Johnsbury explained the process of how he makes his maple products, the tools they use to make the products, and some history of how maple gathering all started.

I-19 Southbound Closure Coming

Details: Created on Thursday, 22 March 2018 16:15; Written by Matthew Seaver

NEWBURY - A portion of Interstate 91 southbound between exits 17 and 18 will be closed in April for the purpose of regular ledge maintenance. The project has raised concerns for emergency services as travel times will be impacted if they are not able to use that section of the interstate.

High Demand For Salt

Details: Created on Tuesday, 20 March 2018 19:31; Written by Matt Tritto

LYNDON- With these past few snow storms hitting the Northeast Kingdom there has been a high demand for salt.

Car Inspections Made Easier?

Details: Created on Tuesday, 20 March 2018 18:40; Written by Kiernan Brisson

LYNDONVILLE - The lawmakers in the state of Vermont are looking to change car inspection laws, allowing for "minute" issues and problems to become "recommended" fixes instead of required fixes. The law change would allow for vehicles experiencing minor problems... such as a broken tail light... to pass inspection under the recommendation that the light be fixed. There are quite a few Vermont residents who agree with this action plan.

Burke Bids on Water System

Details: Created on Friday, 16 March 2018 23:44; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

EAST BURKE - The Tata and Howard Company from St. Johnsbury came to the Burke Mountain Club Friday to publicly reveal the bids for putting in a new water system in the town of Burke. The goal of the project is to build a new storage tank that will connect to the current well system located in a park in East Burke.

Kinglets Nature Preschool Becoming a Nonprofit

Details: Created on Friday, 16 March 2018 00:59; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

EAST BURKE- The Kinglets Nature preschool in East Burke is trying to make efforts of becoming a non profit by having a Go Fund Me account. The account was started by a dedicated parent Erin Patoine who had wanted to try and provide supplies for the kids at the preschool.

Suburbia leads to Barnet

Details: Created on Thursday, 15 March 2018 20:09; Written by Rachel Johnson

BARNET - Zach Mangione, owner of Cross Farm in Barnet, proves that you don't have to come from a long line of farmers to succeed in the agriculture industry.

Mangione grew up in the suburbs of Albany, New York, where he became accustomed to a congested lifestyle, but craved the simplicity of the outdoors.

RCT Moving Mobile

Details: Created on Tuesday, 13 March 2018 20:48; Written by Matt Tritto

ST JOHNSBURY- Rural Community Transportation known as "RCT" is making upgrades to the services which will benefit all users.
RCT is now using a new app called "Swiftly" and is changing the game for them.

Lyndon Food Share Shortage on Attendance

Details: Created on Friday, 09 March 2018 00:30; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 7.49.33 PM LYNDONVILLE - Due to the winter storm, the Food Share program held at the Lyndonville Armory, that serves those who need food assistance in our community, had a lower attendance than usual.

Questions About Sutton's Grange Hall

Details: Created on Wednesday, 07 March 2018 18:38; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

SUTTON- The people in the town of Sutton had gathered around today for town meeting day to vote on what they should do with the town's current Grange Hall. Many feel that the town should burn it down or remake it into a town gathering place.

Questions for Sutton's Grange Hall

Details: Created on Tuesday, 06 March 2018 22:21; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

CALEX Talks Heat Up in Barnet

Details: Created on Tuesday, 06 March 2018 21:51; Written by Matt Tritto

calex 1 BARNET- Yet another Town Meeting Day is in the books. There were some changes in this year's meeting and the main topic of discussion was about CALEX Ambulance Service. This year voters are deciding on whether they should appropriate $26,428.00 to Calex Ambulance Service which is a $1,705.00 increase from last year. What's different is that Barnet and Calex are in the process of negotiating a three year budget contract.

Apple Phone Scam

Details: Created on Monday, 05 March 2018 19:13; Written by Kiernan Brisson

ST. JOHNSBURY - A new phone scam has made its way to the Northeast Kingdom, and it has become an issue for Vermonters who own Apple products. The scam is a set up as a network of criminals who call your phone and get you to exchange personal information under the belief that there is something wrong with your Apple software.

Sutton Town Meeting Day Preview

Details: Created on Thursday, 22 February 2018 19:22; Written by Chelsi Byrnes

SUTTON- Voters in the town of Sutton will have to decide on whether or not they should move or tear down the town's current grange hall. As town meeting day is approaching people will have to decide on what they should do with the town grange hall.

Peacham Approves New Waterlines

Details: Created on Wednesday, 21 February 2018 21:07; Written by Rachel Johnson

Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of ThumbnailTemplateDONOTSAVEOVER copy 2 PEACHAM - Residents of the Peacham Fire District have voted to install a new waterline system throughout their sector of town. At this point, the budget for the project amounts to three hundred eighty thousand dollars, but is subject to reduction if the district is able to receive any state or federal construction grants.

Peacham Wool

Details: Created on Tuesday, 20 February 2018 22:34; Written by Rachel Johnson

Alpaca PEACHAM - For nearly two decades, Terry and Ron Miller have been raising alpacas at Snowshoe Farm in Peacham. Their decision to start the business was inspired primarily by Terry's love for knitting.

Vermont Minimum Wage Increase

Details: Created on Tuesday, 20 February 2018 21:03; Written by Matt Tritto

LYNDON- By the year 2020, the Vermont minimum wage could become $15 dollars an hour. The minimum wage is now $10.50 and will continue to increase on a yearly basis.

Snow Covered Fire Hydrants

Details: Created on Tuesday, 20 February 2018 20:35; Written by Matt Tritto

LYNDON- Every winter season the Lyndonville Fire Department has to deal with fire hydrants being cover in snow. Having these cleaned off can benefit the department in a significant way.

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