Happy Town Meeting Day! A New England tradition, town meeting day is usually held on the first Tuesday in March. The first town meeting in Vermont was held in 1762, 15 years before the Vermont Republic was established, and 29 years before it gained statehood in [...]

The Orleans County Board of Realtors (OCBR) scholarship committee recently met to create its annual letter to local high schools regarding scholarship funds. After another very successful golf tournament, OCBR will be awarding $16,000 in scholarships to seniors pursuing further education. Over the last several years, there has been a huge [...]

Yards are in high demand, and so much of a home’s value comes down to the amount of earth it’s situated on. Property lines, therefore, are hugely important to the sale and purchase of a home. Below, experts share their suggestions for figuring out exactly where your lines are and why that’s so important to [...]

Selling your home is a stressful endeavor any time of year, but selling in the colder winter months has its own special challenges. From market slow-downs to scheduling around the holidays, choosing to sell from as early as October to as late as February brings a host of challenges. But don’t stress—these experts have tips for selling no [...]

Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s TD Bank Summer Festival Tour will make a stop at Burke Mountain on July 1. Argentinian/Italian conductor Michelle di Russo will lead the 50-piece orchestra, which includes guest trumpeter and jazz legend Ray Vega. Concertgoers will hear many familiar songs from artists such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, [...]

Ongoing

Craftsbury Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, May 20 through October 7, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Craftsbury Common.

Danville Farmers’ Market. Wednesdays, June 21 to October 4, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Danville Town Green.

Glover Farmers’ Market. Sundays through September 24, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Town Green, Glover.

Hardwick Farmers’ Market. Fridays, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., through October 6. Atkins Field, 140 Granite Street, [...]

Here’s the dream: Your offer is perfect, you don’t need to negotiate, and you can spend the next few weeks addressing more pressing home-ownership questions like, “Why is it called wainscoting?” and “Do I want a new couch in blush or emerald green?” And it could happen. Many sellers accept the best offer they receive, for a variety of [...]