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Waitsfield Conservation Commission plans to honor Farley, pursues Scrag parcel grant

The Waitsfield Conservation Commission will apply for a grant from Vermont Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (VOREC) in the amount of $30,000 for trail construction at the Scrag Mountain parcel. The ...

A tiny house on a trailer with a for sale sign on the side.

What can be done with a tiny house in local towns?

As The Valley continues to struggle with a serious lack of workforce and other housing, it is worth asking what can be done with a tiny house. (adsbygoogle = ...

field of yellow flowers and a blue sky. Photo: Sarah Hughes

Energy workshops

Last year, local residents participated in a home energy use survey that was published by town energy coordinators representing Warren, Waitsfield, Moretown and Fayston. In that survey, many ...

The Mad River Valley Recreation District’s VOREC project map.

Mad River Valley recreation hub work continues, VTrans revisits Route 100/17 intersection

While the Mad River Valley Recreation District and its partners continues to work on planning, engineering and permitting a new recreation hub in Waitsfield, VTrans is once again eyeing the ...

artistic photo of the old Madbush Chalet in Waitsfield, Vermont

DRB to hear Rider’s Outpost application for former Mad Bush

Jonny Adler, who purchased the former Mad Bush/Egan’s Big World property in Waitsfield, will bring his plans for a 72-seat restaurant and 16-room/two apartment lodging facility and recreation base ...

Sydney the greyhound getting skritches on the couch.

‘An incredible breed’ -- adopting greyhounds

Sydney, a nearly four-year-old greyhound recently adopted by Sal and Debi Spinosa of Waitsfield, has found her home. She loves squeaky toys, belly rubs and car rides. Sydney came from a racing track ...

9-year-old birthday girl was finally able to have her first birthday party since she turned 6.

First birthday party in three years for Waitsfield girl

By Lisa Loomis Lela Seaver, Waitsfield, turned 9 last month, but had COVID and couldn't celebrate her birthday at the time. Last Saturday, May 7, she and seven of her friends were able to celebrate ...