Vermont’s Top Planning Wins Revealed | Montpelier News

Norwich Enforces Short-Term Rental Rules | Montpelier News

Norwich just rolled out new short-term rental rules—starting now, anyone renting for under 30 days must register and pay $250. Approved unanimously by the selectboard, this two-year interim bylaw aims to curb neighborhood disruptions and enforce health/safety standards. Property owners can still earn income by switching to monthly or yearly rentals. The town has refined rules after public input, including clearer definitions and fire safety requirements. Not the first in the region—several Vermont and New Hampshire towns already have similar laws. Applications require detailed property info, reviewed by the zoning administrator, with enforcement in place for violations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d0409bc4757fd53d

Three Local Events You Can’t Miss | Montpelier News

Brunch, dogs, and cleanup: three epic local events you can’t miss today. Braintree’s bluegrass brunch kicks off with a bike ride at 10 AM, live music from Ben Kogen and Red Skies at noon, and a songwriting workshop—all on the last Sunday of June, July, and August. Over in Winooski, dogs take center stage at the Farmers Market with a “Best Pooch in the Noosk” contest featuring categories like Cutest, Best Costume, and Worst Breath (registration $20, starts at 10 AM). Meanwhile, Burlington’s community cleanup hits the South End near Smalley Park from 10 AM to noon—just show up with gloves and bags to help make a difference. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bc071edbae4ad4e

The Bristol Methanol Massacre | Montpelier News

In 1914, thirteen men in Vermont’s town of Bristol died from methanol poisoning after drinking alcohol laced with deadly wood alcohol sold by local doctor Don A. Bisbee. Operating under a loophole in Vermont’s “local option” dry town laws, Bisbee sold what he claimed was liquor—but it was actually toxic methanol, likely from cologne spirits he purchased. Though he claimed ignorance, he was convicted and sentenced to 12–15 years. After a settlement with the wholesaler and serving four and a half years, he was pardoned—but his past resurfaced when a newspaper exposed him. The tragedy ignited debate over liquor laws, public compliance, and shared responsibility between seller and supplier. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3a223420d1e8e577

Gregory Crewdson’s Twilight Mysteries | Montpelier News

Gregory Crewdson transforms ordinary American suburbs into haunting cinematic landscapes, using twilight’s eerie glow to turn mundane scenes into surreal stories. His 2001 “Dream House” series in Rutland, Vermont—featuring Tilda Swinton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Julianne Moore—became a cultural phenomenon, later published in The New York Times Magazine. Crewdson’s fascination with timeless, quiet places extends to other projects like “Beneath the Roses,” where he collaborated with locals, even borrowing flowers from Home Depot or calling in the fire department. His recent work with Phoebe Bridgers captures solitude in a car on a deserted road, echoing his lifelong theme of mystery and presence. In a digital age, Crewdson champions tangible, location-based photography that freezes moments and invites viewers into stories that feel both familiar and deeply strange. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c043812a44c3a1ec

Vermont’s Top Planning Wins Revealed | Montpelier News

Vermont’s top planners and community projects just got their moment in the spotlight—celebrating bold vision, grassroots grit, and smart growth that’s making the Green Mountain State better. Taylor Newton took home Professional Planner of the Year for spearheading regional planning updates and guiding Shelburne’s zoning overhaul. The Bennington Town Plan won Plan of the Year for its inclusive, community-driven approach—with nearly 1,000 student submissions. The Guilford Guide, a two-year volunteer masterpiece covering everything from local government to emergency services, claimed Project Award. And Jessica Louisos, a 16-year veteran of South Burlington’s Planning Commission (14 as chair), received the Citizen Planner Award for her tireless work balancing growth and conservation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d335a2413093b2b5