Bordertown

25/07/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT - Dancin' in the Streets!! Come down to Langdon Street and enjoy some GREAT live local music (AND have fun with the MHS Alumni community). The The Gallison Hill Band and The Radiance Band! IG: or https://www.instagram.com/theradianceband/

25/06/2024

Have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Paul Costello. After the July floods in central Vermont, Paul was instrumental in organizing the City of Montpelier, VT - City Government, The Montpelier Foundation and Montpelier Alive in a series of conversations about recovery and the future of Vermont, leading to the formation of The Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience.

Today we welcome Paul Costello, the former Executive Director of the Vermont Council on Rural Development. Paul retired from this position in 2021. Lifetime Vermonter, Paul dedicated most of his career to helping Vermont towns and cities build com...

23/05/2024

Hello Montpelier Friends, don't forget TONIGHT is the PUBLIC FORUM, hosted by the Commission for Recovery and Resilience. Have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring my conversation with new Executive Director Jon Copans.

Today we welcome Jon Copans, the Executive Director of The Commission for Recovery & Resilience.On July 11th, 2023, intense and widespread rainfall led to catastrophic flooding throughout the state of Vermont, leaving the entire downtown of th...

17/05/2024

Have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Hans Estrin of the University of Vermont, "Ecological Planning Laboratory". It's exciting to learn about this emerging model of community engagement, with a particular focus on flood resiliency.

Today we welcome Hans Estrin from the University of Vermont’s Ecological Planning Laboratory. Hans talks about his childhood days in the Plainfield/Marshfield, VT area, describes the trajectory of his career and gives a glimpse of the Ecological P...

15/02/2024

Tune in NOW. My friend Carl Etnier, host of Relocalizing Vermont is broadcasting the latest Bordertown podcast featuring members of the Commission for Recovery & Resiliency. Tune in online -

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15/02/2024

Tonight is the FIRST PUBLIC FORUM, of the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience. 6:30-8:30 at the Montpelier High School. In the wake of the July 2023 flood, Montpelier is energized to design a resilient future in central Vermont. It's going to take all of us. “If you want to go fast, go by yourself. If you want to go far, go with everyone", says Commission chair Ben Doyle. Have a listen to the Bordertown podcast, and central Vermonters...come to the Public Forum tonight!

Today on the podcast we welcome Ben Doyle and Aly Richards, from The Commission for Recovery and Resilience.On July 11th, 2023, intense and widespread rainfall led to catastrophic flooding throughout the State, leaving the entire downtown of the c...

02/02/2024

Montpelier is organizing to build resiliency in our watershed. Have a listen to the latest Bordertown and hear from Ben Doyle and Aly Richards from the Commission on Recovery and Resilience. AND mark your calendars for the Feb. 15th community forum, 6:30-8:30 at the High School. https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/14403747-ben-doyle-aly-richards-the-montpelier-commission-for-recovery-resilience

01/02/2024

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Ben Doyle and Aly Richards from The Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience. "If you want to go fast, go by yourself. If you want to go far, go with everyone.", says Ben Doyle, "we’re really committed to harnessing the intelligence, enthusiasm, commitment and love of this community". To learn more and to make a donation to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit the Montpelier Strong Recover Fund (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/), a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation. Thanks to Paul Richardson at Storyworkz for providing the portrait and Railroad Earth for providing the music. AND mark your calendars for the upcoming community forum, Feb. 15th 6:30 -8:30 at the Montpelier High School. https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/14403747-ben-doyle-aly-richards-the-montpelier-commission-for-recovery-resilience

Today on the podcast we welcome Ben Doyle and Aly Richards, from The Commission for Recovery and Resilience.On July 11th, 2023, intense and widespread rainfall led to catastrophic flooding throughout the State, leaving the entire downtown of the c...

06/01/2024

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Beth Rusnock and Daphne Larkin from The National Life Group. They had to switch gears fast as the annual Do Good Fest was scheduled on the Saturday after the July Floods. They transitioned to a virtual "telethon" and raised over $1.7M for flood relief! To make a donation to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit the Montpelier Strong Recover Fund (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/), a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation. Thanks to Paul Richardson at Storyworkz for providing the portrait and Railroad Earth for providing the music. https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/14255292-flood-series-daphne-larkin-beth-rusnock-the-national-life-group

21/12/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive. To help Montpelier Alive, please visit their website - https://www.montpelieralive.com/. To make donations to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit the Montpelier Strong Recover Fund (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/), a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation. Thanks to Paul Richardson of Storyworkz for the great portrait and From Good Homes for providing the music. https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/14183534-flood-series-katie-trautz-montpelier-alive

28/11/2023

Many of our community members are actively recovering from last summer’s devastating flood. Many families are also facing food insecurity, increased costs for clothing, housing, transportation and more. Every year, MRPS PIE works alongside our outstanding social workers in all 4 schools to get resources directly to families who may benefit from support. This is a meaningful way for neighbors to support neighbors and to share the love that is so strong across the Montpelier & Roxbury Communities.

Many of our community members are actively recovering fr… MRPS Partners in Education Corporation needs your support for MRPS PIE Family Support Fund 2023

16/10/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Jaquelyn Rieke, owner of the Onion River Campground in Plainfield, VT. To help the Onion River Campground, please visit their website - https://www.onionrivercampground.com/. To make donations to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit Montpelier Strong Recover Fund (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/), a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/). Thanks to Paul Richardson of Storyworkz for the great portrait and Railroad Earth for providing the music.
https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/13687982-flood-series-jaquelyn-rieke-onion-river-campground

04/10/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Bill Fraser, the City Manager of Montpelier, VT. To make donations to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit Montpelier Strong Recover Fund (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/), a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/). Thanks to Paul Richardson of Storyworkz for the portraits and Railroad Earth for providing the music. https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/13687914-flood-series-bill-fraser-montpelier-city-manager

29/09/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast (listern here: https://www.bordertownonline.com/) featuring Kathleen Keenan and Kim Bent of the Lost Nation Theater. To make donations to Lost Nation Theater visit their website (https://lostnationtheater.org/). To make donations to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit Montpelier Strong Recover Fund (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/), a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation. Thanks to Paul Richardson of Storyworkz for the portraits and Railroad Earth for providing the music.

19/09/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast (Listen here: https://www.bordertownonline.com/) featuring Jaime Bedard, Executive of Just Basics, Inc. operators of the Montpelier Food Pantry. To make donations to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit Montpelier Strong Recover Fund, a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/). Thanks to Paul Richardson of Storyworkz for the portraits.

11/09/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Marek Zajac, one of the Parks Department AmeriCorps volunteers who did an amazing job shifting gears and keeping the Hub operating every day after the flood. The Hub became the focal point of all volunteer activity. If you need help, or want to volunteer, visit the HUB website (https://montpelierhub.com/). To make donations to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit Montpelier Strong Recover Fund, a partnership between Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/). Thanks Paul Richardson from Storyworkz for the great portraits. Listen to the podcast here: https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/13571343-episode-52-flood-series-marek-zajac

01/09/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Dan Groberg, Executive of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. To make donations to the library, visit their website (https://www.kellogghubbard.org/). To make donations to the broader central Vermont Flood recover effort please visit Montpelier Strong Recover Fund, a partnership of Montpelier Alive and The Montpelier Foundation (https://www.montpelierstrong.org/). https://www.buzzsprout.com/1049725/episodes/13513155

01/09/2023

More signs of life in downtown Montpelier, Vermont. a few more stores & restaurants opened today!

23/08/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Julia Watson, owner of the Capitol Grounds Cafe. Thanks Paul Richardson at Storyworkz for the portrait and Ward Joyce for his generous support of this podcast. https://www.bordertownonline.com/

21/08/2023

Please have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast, "The Flood Series". This episode features Lalitha Mailwaganam, who led the charge to feed the workers during the first few weeks of this disaster. If you can, please donate to the Vermont Food Pantry - justbasicsvt.org! https://www.bordertownonline.com/

18/08/2023

Please have a listen to the latest episode of the Bordertown podcast featuring Alec Long of Chill Gelato. Help Chill come back by donating to their gofundme page - link in the comments. https://www.bordertownonline.com/1049725/13429488-episode-48-flood-series-alec-long-chill-gelato

14/08/2023

Have a listen to the latest Bordertown podcast featuring Katie Swick Keeton. The Bordertown Flood series tells stories of Central Vermont residents impacted by the 2023 Floods.