My Vermont expert friends, I live in NYC area and somehow fate has it that me, my wife and 4 yr old son can't head to a warm place for our anniversary celebration. We are looking for your recommendations on where we can visit.

Our anniversary is in first week of December so I don't think I should hope for a snow filled weekend for ski or snowmobile. We were hoping for a nice resort style place with beautiful views where as a family we can enjoy and do some family activities.

PS: I and my wife both have never beeen to Vermont before so any suggestions even different from what I have described would be helpful!

Thanks in Advance!

I live in Ohio. I'm looking for a real estate or property attorney in Windham County to assist my family in placing a family farm into some type of trust or structure so multiple generations (kids, their kids) maintain interest in the property. Any of you have suggestions or a referral? I appreciate any help.

So I'm under 18 and don't have a car, nor my license, so I'm pretty much stuck in Springfield

Anyone got any places that y'all can recommend?

My husband and I are looking at properties in Vermont. We’re mid twenties and have a baby. We live in a nearby New England state in a rural area where the population is mostly in their 60s. We love rural life but also want to have a social life (at least a FEW friends who live nearby and are our age). We can’t afford to live in Burlington and don’t want to live in a city regardless.

So my question is: are there any areas in VT where we could live rurally and still have a chance of meeting other young families? Preferably somewhat alternative people?

Serious question, just stressing out a bit. Blue state governors are starting to speak up, and say they will protect their states against Trump. I know we have trusted our governor for multiple terms, and he's been pretty well liked, but as a republican, will he stand up for us, when the time eventually comes? And is their anything we can do, to have his back too in that case?

Kindly seeking your collective wisdom.

As the title states I'm curious how Vermont was able to elect an independent like Bernie Sanders. Is he just extremely popular with everyone there? Did he gain office and then drop from his party to become an independent? Is there a specific voting system that allows you guys to vote for Independents when other states can't?

I've tried Googling some of this info but keep finding articles about the election results instead, so I thought I'd ask directly.

I currently live in rural Arkansas. I grew up here, moved around to a few large northern Midwest cities, and ended up back down here a few years ago. While I enjoy cities, the rural/farm/homestead lifestyle is more my style. I work with animals for a living. All that to say that I visited Vermont years ago and kind of fell in love. Any thoughts or suggestions of towns or areas that may be a good fit for me? Fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and horses are all choice activities. Oh! And beer. Thanks!

I present the Subaru in the grocery store parking lot with the back seat filled with hay bales.

Hi everyone- exactly what the title says. Ive been struggling with comcast for going on 4 months with unreliable service that cuts out randomly. Ive replaced my modem 3 times, have had 2 techs come to "fix "my issue, talked with support on the phone and all they have done (comcast) is try to sell me crap, or pull some "beep boop it looks like we fixed it on our end" im a gamer so I need reliable, fast internet for gaming, streaming from multiple devices and for work. I plan to try and get them to help me one more time but my hopes are pretty low.

Hello! I am curious if anyone can help me… I am currently living in Texas, and it has become increasingly clear that I need to move. I am a 35 year old single mother and my daughter will be 11 in January. I have been looking at houses in Vermont, but I don’t know where I’m looking really… I was hoping I could maybe find some advice or insight from people that already live there. Where are the good schools? What is life like up there? Really any information would be helpful. I’m planning on a visit in Spring to explore the state, and would definitely be using advice and info from here during that trip. Thank you!

• Signed a terrified Texan

I’ve always wanted to go inside of that building but I can’t because the entire building is full of drug addicts who are incredibly violent does anyone have any pictures or videos of the interior

Looks like a fun trail. Anyone know if there are designated campsites? Or if dispersed camping is allowed on any sections?

This show is based off of a town in Colorado, but my Husband caught this, (I missed it with the moutains in the background throwing me off) but that's definitely Stowe ! Figures that there's traffic up maple Street

Hello! r/willistonvt is a new subreddit community. Since the area is getting pretty populated we figured it’s time to have our own home. Enjoy!

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The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) received 118 new names for its big orange plow trucks through this year’s Name a Plow program for Vermont schools.

The Agency also received 77 entries in the contest for schools to name the new plow truck that has a second plow spanning 21 feet and will be used to clear Interstate 89. That truck is now named “The Vermonster” thanks to the winning entry from Townshend Elementary School. Employees in AOT’s nine Maintenance Districts were invited to vote, and The Vermonster was the clear winner with 83 votes received out of a total of 281 votes cast throughout the state.

“Vermont students have had a lot of fun naming our plow trucks, and we love seeing what they come up with,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn. “The names create a connection between the communities and our hard-working plow operators, and the program is also a great way for us to talk with young Vermonters about the importance of winter highway safety and the work our teams do to keep the roads well maintained and safe.” 

AOT’s Name a Plow program began in 2021, when Vermont schools named 163 of the State’s 250 full-sized plow trucks. In 2022, AOT offered the chance for schools that had not yet participated to submit a name, and 73 additional trucks were named. The new 2024 plow names will replace the old names for all schools that participated in the past and again this year. Plow trucks that were named previously by schools that did not send a new name this year will keep their current names.

AOT Maintenance District plow operators will visit the schools that named a truck this year on Thursday, November 7, at 9:00 a.m. to celebrate the third Vermont Plow Day. Schools are invited to take photos of their students and staff with the plow truck and name sign.

The complete list of plow names in on our website at https://vtrans.vermont.gov/name-a-plow.

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be collaborating with the Vermont Safe Driver Program this holiday season to display a “Red Ribbon Tree” in six DMV locations around the state from November 10 until the end of the year.

The Red Ribbon Tree is a reminder never to drive impaired or distracted. Each ribbon on the tree represents a person who lost their life on Vermont’s roads and highways due to an impaired or distracted driver.

“These crashes are 100% preventable,” said DMV Interim Commissioner Michael Smith. “There are too many crashes and fatalities caused by impaired and distracted drivers throughout our state. We urge Vermonters to plan ahead, have a sober driver, and drive with their full attention. Please help us keep Vermonters safe on our roads.”

In Vermont, from 2019 to 2023, 56% of fatal vehicle crashes involved an impaired driver (impaired includes both drugs and alcohol), and 237 children were involved in crashes with impaired drivers. In 2023, there were 42 fatalities involving an impaired driver. Between 2019 and 2023, 10.7% of fatal crashes in Vermont involved a distracted driver.

This year, the Red Ribbon Tree Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Vermont State House in the House Chamber at 12:00 p.m. This event is held annually to remember and honor those who have been injured or killed by impaired and distracted drivers on Vermont’s roads and highways. This is a public event, and all are welcome to attend.

As the holidays approach, drivers should stay safe during this season – and at all times – by planning ahead if they intend to drink or use drugs. They should not wait until after partaking to plan how to get home. Drivers should secure a designated sober driver or call a friend, family member, or rideshare for a sober ride home. And as always, drivers should leave their handheld devices in their bag, console, or back seat to avoid being distracted while driving.

If drivers do partake in drugs or alcohol and are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When someone you know has been drinking or using drugs and is considering driving, be proactive: take away the keys, and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots an impaired driver, contact local law enforcement or the Vermont State Police.

For more information on impaired or distracted driving, visit nhtsa.gov and drivewell.vermont.gov/.

https://dmv.vermont.gov/press-release/vermont-dmv-to-display-red-ribbon-trees-to-honor-victims-of-impaired-and-distracted

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I'm a law professor with a long career of practice, both in regulatory matters and litigation. I'm moving to VT this summer and trying to figure out where I should apply. I'm good at what I do and want to put my skills where they will have the most impact. Which organizations do the best work (and have solid funding)? To the extent it matters, I'd like to focus my work on regulation and policy, rather than spend my days in the courthouse. Thanks!

So there has been a lot of discussion about buying your first firearms on here and I'd like to weigh in. First off, do not panic buy! Firearm ownership is not something to look at lightly, in the context of self defense, it can carry very heavy consequences. Research is everything.

For context I was an MP as well as a private security contractor. I'm well trained and well versed in firearms and gun laws and own more firearms than I'd tell Reddit about.

First off, I applaud those looking to defend yourselves, and to those who are still anti-gun and carrying this topic isn't for you however I ask you reconsider.

The United States is entering a scary time, threats against woman and those in LGBTQ communities is at an alarming high and is probably going to get worse. Before you get a firearm there is a lot of things you should do and a lot of things you shouldn't do.

What you should do is go hold a lot of handguns if that's the route you want to take. Handguns are not one size fits all, don't let anyone tell you what to buy as it's all preference and comfortability. I highly recommend Parros in Waterbury as they are not full of pro trump iconography in their store, it's a safe and clean environment. Secondly prepare to spend money. There are plenty of good quality handguns in the 4-600 dollar range however it doesn't stop there. I HIGHLY recommend buying 1000 rounds of ammunition, two spare magazines and a good quality holster. Then go to a range and practice practice practice. Anyone can buy a gun and pull a trigger, no one is good with one immediately. Lastly, because I forgot, a strong, durable storage solution, they make good biometric safes that are fast and efficient, but a cheap cabinet safe will do fine as long as it locks.

What you shouldn't do is simple. Don't flash it off, don't buy a colored firearm (I can elaborate if needed), but most importantly don't buy it and leave it at home. So many people buy a firearm for self defense and leave it at home. If you're going to buy a handgun get used to having it on your body, yes it's inconvenient at times and you will have to take it on and off your person to go certain places but a gun at home is useless.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I'm a married man in my 30s who is pretty laid back and I love to help others. We are Vermonters and together we're the best damn state in the Nation and I will always do what I can for my neighbors.

Now if you want a place to start looking I have loose recommendations but again to my first point, try things for yourself.

• Caliber 9mm is ideal for most people. Low recoil, low cost, high availability and reasonable power. Don't go .380 and don't use .22. Those rounds are not reliable as self defense calibers in my opinion. Can they be lethal? Yes but 9mm has better results overall. It's been standard for the military for 3 decades at this point.
• Brands. Glock, CZ and S&W have excellent choices in a reasonable budget. They're reliable and tough as nails. Please don't trust your life to a sub 300$ hi point or Taurus. In the firearms world, cheap usually does not mean good.
• Ammunition. For practice, any brass cased ammo is good, I have a preference for federal. For carry, please only carry hollow points. They are designed for self defense and to hopefully, not overpenetrate and hit something that isn't your intended target.

Again if you have any questions regarding training, law, where to go, just ask. I want this to be a safe place for people to ask anything they want to!

Important note - none of this is legal advice, if you want legal advice get a lawyer, this is gun owner advice.

Looking at a car with less then 70,000 miles. No check engine lights Everything on it works New brakes good tires ECT Very minimal rust.

I see everyone bashing on state inspection and running cars without them for years.

Is is just me or is Bernie getting too old for office? He spoke at a Noah Kahan concert recently and it was giving Joe Biden vibes. He misspoke and seemed confused. Just a thought seeing as he was just re-elected. Something to consider.