Megan Stewart

3 weeks ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Megan Stewart

Vermont residents can visit Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park and national scenic trails during National Park Week. Three Vermont state parks, Quechee, Button Bay, and Camel's Hump, are ranked as the most popular family-friendly parks in a recent survey. Quechee State Park features Vermont's deepest gorge, while Button Bay offers swimming and nature exhibits. Camel's Hump State Park provides hiking trails for all skill levels.

4 weeks ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Megan Stewart

Burlington, Vermont's annual Operation Clean Sweep begins April 23, requiring residents to move parked cars to avoid towing. Street sweeping occurs by zone between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., with Zone F having different hours, and free parking is available in designated garages. The initiative aims to protect Lake Champlain and residents by preventing pollution and flooding. Burlington street parkers, beware.

1 month ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Megan Stewart

Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. This story is just one of many articles showcasing the total earnings of public school district, town and city employees – whose income is funded by taxpayers – in Chittenden County for fiscal year 2024. The purpose is to provide community members a glimpse of where their tax dollars are going and lay the basis for more comprehensive follow-up stories.

Feb 12, 2025 | burlingtonfreepress.com | Megan Stewart

Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, a guiding voice during the pandemic, announced on Friday that he will retire at the end of next month. Levine, 71, is one of the longest-serving commissioners in Gov. Phil Scott's administration, having served as health commissioner since 2017.

Jan 24, 2025 | yahoo.com | Megan Stewart

Last week, Gov. Phil Scott (R-Berlin) flagged the public safety crisis – especially unprecedented spikes in recidivism – as another one of his administration’s top priorities for the new legislative session. In Scott’s weekly press conference on Jan.