Vermont Resort
US Dept of State
“Vermont’s lenders have a good track record for honesty and integrity, but that doesn’t mean Vermont consumers shouldn’t be careful,” said Governor Jim Douglas. “Some lenders may resort to abusive, even illegal practices to get people to sign for a loan, and that can have disastrous consequences. At the same time, individuals and families need to be honest with themselves about how much debt they can afford, and they need to make sure they understand what they’re getting into every time they borrow money.” Read More ... [Read More]
Stowe
Perhaps the most popular retreat for resort oriented vacationers, Stowe is Vermont's biggest little city (sorry folks, gambling is not allowed). Culinary delights and shopping opportunities abound in this town that sits practically in the lap of the majestic Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak. Whether you like to ski, mountain bike, shop, dine, swim, relax, peek at the foliage, or engage in any other activity that our state is famous for, Stowe has it all. Stowe is also conveniently located to give travelers easy access to Interstate 89, which is the main road artery of the state. ... [Read More]
Vermont Low-Income Energy Programs - LIHEAP Clearinghouse
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation. ... [Read More]
EERE State Activities and Partnerships: Vermont Regulators Approve "Cow Power™" Program
If farm-based generation proves insufficient to supply the program, the utility will first attempt to acquire and retire renewable energy certificates from other regionally based renewable generation sources or, as a last resort, deposit customer payments into the CVPS Renewable Development Fund to provide incentives for farm-based generation projects. CVPS serves more than 150,000 customers in nearly three-quarters of the towns, villages, and cities in Vermont. ... [Read More]
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Waterbury Village is comprised of more than 200 buildings with the variety of functions required for self-sufficient 19th-century communities. Most architectural styles from that time are represented in the architectural landmarks of the district as well as the vernacular buildings. Many of those landmarks illustrate Waterbury's history. A Federal style building with Queen Anne alterations, the Old Stagecoach Inn, is reminiscent of early forms of transportation, and the type of quarters available for early Vermont travelers, especially those visitors to late 19th-century Vermont ski resorts. The United Church of Christ was first built in 1824, but additions were made in 1860 and 1880 concurrent with Waterbury's periods of prosperity. The Waterbury Public Library and Museum now occupies the Queen Anne home of Henry Janes, a local doctor and Civil War veteran. Waterbury's late 19th-century prosperity attracted the establishment there in 1896 of a division of the Vermont State Hospital, ... [Read More]
Green Power Network: News
The Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) approved a new green pricing program to be offered by Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS) that will tap farm-based methane systems. The CVPS Cow Power ™ program will offer customers the option of receiving 25%, 50% or 100% of their electricity as green power at an extra cost of 4¢/kWh. If farm-based generation proves insufficient to supply the program, the utility will first attempt to acquire and retire renewable energy certificates (RECs) from other regionally based renewable generation sources or, as a last resort, deposit customer payments into the CVPS Renewable Development Fund that will provide incentives for farm-based generation projects. CVPS serves more than 150,000 customers in nearly three-quarters of the towns, villages and cities in Vermont. ... [Read More]
Brattleboro
Brattleboro was built on the site of Fort Dummer, which served to protect against raids by Native Americans. The fort, which also served as a trading post, attracted many settlers and in 1753 Brattleboro was charted by King George II. In the 19th century, the town was linked to the New England railroad network and its industry flourished. Brattleboro also became known internationally as a resort town, attracting wealthy and health conscious vacationers. Currently the town's industry is changing and meeting the demands of the 21st century. Its inhabitants feel proud of their past and are optimistic about the future. Visitors can find numerous museums, theaters, shops and restaurants in Brattleboro, as well as a variety of outdoor activities. ... [Read More]
Athenwood and Thomas W. Wood Studio
Wood designed the buildings himself, Athenwood first in 1850, and his art studio in the 1880s. Athenwood was built as a summer home, evidence of Montpelier's role at that time as a summer resort. The name of the house is derived from the mythological figure Athena. Wood chose this name as a tribute to his wife Minerva. Minerva was the Greek goddess of wisdom, as Athena was to the Romans. Several small marble statutes of Athena's head grace the main interior room of the home. Besides being a summer retreat, Athenwood also served as Wood's artist studio, until he built the separate cottage more than 30 years later. Against the backdrop of the woods behind them, Athenwood and the studio are good examples of typical rural Gothic cottages. Both consist of characteristically vertical and angular elements, using natural wood as their primary building material, and decorative motifs inspired by the rural setting of which it is apart. The decorative tulip leaf patterns, as well as grape leaf a ... [Read More]
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