Executive DirectorNov 17, 20191 minMaxwell arrives in MontpelierThe Montpelier Development Corporation's new executive director, Lisa Maxwell, officially started her role in Montpelier. She invites local stakeholders to sw...
Stephen Mills, Times ArgusOct 11, 20194 minCity ponders tax stabilizationMONTPELIER — A revision of Montpelier’s tax stabilization policy has raised concerns about potential conflicts with the city’s newly created Tax Incremental ...
Stephen Mills, Times ArgusAug 27, 20194 minBig transition for Nutty Steph'sMONTPELIER — Nutty Steph’s has embarked on an epic transition as a company that will include opening a new commercial and retail outlet in the Capital City. ...
Executive DirectorJul 18, 20191 minLisa Maxwell to Head the Montpelier Development CorporationThe Montpelier Development Corporation (“MDC”) announced today that Lisa Maxwell has accepted the position of Executive Director for the organization. The MD...
Stephen Mills, Times ArgusJun 29, 20194 minGlasses raised at Caledonia Spirits' grand openingMONTPELIER — The Capital City toasted the opening of the new Caledonia Spirits distillery at its grand public opening on Saturday. As soon as the doors opene...
Stephen Mills, Times ArgusJun 26, 20194 minCaledonia Spirits ready to toast launchMONTPELIER — Caledonia Spirits will be the toast of the town when it opens its doors to the public for the first time in the Capital City on Saturday. Nearly...
Executive DirectorApr 26, 20192 minGebhart stepping down from Montpelier Development CorporationMONTPELIER – Laura Gebhart, Montpelier Development Corporation’s (MDC) Executive Director announced her resignation this week. Gebhart is stepping down to ta...
Executive DirectorApr 9, 20191 minMontpelier Business Owners Share Why They Support the Public Parking Garage#hotelparkinggarage
Sarah Davin, The BridgeApr 5, 20194 minNew Animal Hospital Revives Downtown Garage SpaceThe Capital City Farmers Market will soon buzz with locals buying cherry tomatoes, honey, and goat cheese, all while inhaling the mouth-watering smells of ho...
Executive DirectorApr 4, 20192 minLetter to the Editor: Drop your appealAsk any business owner in town: It’s pretty awesome to own a business in downtown Montpelier. We have great customers like you who shop locally and a support...
Executive DirectorMar 6, 20195 minCentral Vermont Needs More Housing at All Price PointsInterview provided by Tim Heney. Article compiled by Tom Brown. Tim Heney is a Montpelier native and third-generation broker in the family business, Heney Re...
Executive DirectorMar 6, 20193 minLetter to the Editor: Jess Turner, Capital KitchenTo the Editor, I am profoundly disappointed that 18 individuals are attempting to thwart plans to build a new hotel and public parking structure in downtown ...
Executive DirectorMar 5, 20191 minLetter to the Editor: Brian MurphyTo the Editor, I’ve noticed in discussions in town recently regarding the parking garage that some folks are trying to portray the vote last November as a cl...
Executive DirectorMar 1, 20192 minArticle 14 ExplainedOn March 5, 2019, Montpelier voters will determine whether the city shall amend Section 301 of the City Charter to include: “(D) Enact ordinances enforcing m...
Executive DirectorFeb 19, 20192 minLetter to the Editor: Public parking neededI am a local business owner (Capitol Grounds Cafe) writing about the hotel/public parking garage. I grew up in Montpelier, graduated from Montpelier High Sch...
Stephen Mills, Times ArgusFeb 19, 20193 minCity challenges garage project party statusMONTPELIER — A motion has been filed against a request to reconsider the denial of party status for people who have challenged a permit for a public parking ...
Executive DirectorFeb 19, 20191 minLetter to the Editor: Don't get in the way of the garageI voted 'yes' on the garage. It was not an easy or a quick decision. I spent a lot of time last fall reviewing publicly-available information about the proje...
Stephen Mills, Times ArgusFeb 5, 20194 minAppeals might 'kill' Capital City hotel, garage projectsMONTPELIER — Following appeals to the Environmental Court, opponents of a permit issued for a proposed public parking garage project have been accused of try...
Executive DirectorFeb 1, 20191 minCaledonia Spirit hosts their Barr Hill Summit in MontpelierThe Caledonia Spirits team spent the first week of February in Montpelier for their annual Barr Hill Summit. The team descended on the capital to explore the...
Tom Brown, The BridgeJan 24, 20195 minParking Garage Permit Challenged in CourtOpponents of a downtown parking garage have gone to court to challenge a permit issued by the city’s Development Review Board (DRB). The appeal to the enviro...
