Michael Deering II for Washington County Senate

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

NVYFL jamboree

08/17/2026

Post 4 of 6: Workforce & Economy (Rural Vermont)

Rural Vermont is being strangled by land-use rules that don't serve us. You can't build affordable housing near your business because Act 181 says no. You can't expand a workshop on your own land because ANR needs to approve it. You can't bring a worker onto your property because zoning doesn't allow it.

This isn't about opposing development. It's about who decides.

When Montpelier dictates what you can do with rural land, businesses stall. Workers leave. Towns hollow out. That's why Washington County has jobs nobody can fill, not because there's no labor, but because there's no place for people to live where those jobs are.

You should be able to build, develop, and employ where you own the land. Not where a distant agency says you can.

So I want to know from rural folks: What stopped you or your business from expanding? Was it permits? Zoning? Something else entirely?

What would it take to keep rural Vermont working?

08/12/2026

📣‼️RESTORED‼️📣
Barre City VT - Due to complications with a construction project, water will be off in the following areas until repairs can be made:
Seminary St between Auditorium Hill and Brook St
Maple Ave between Seminary St and Merchant St

08/06/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! Join the Leadership Team at Barre City Fire & Ambulance! 🚒🚑

Are you ready to take the next step in your fire service career?

Barre City Fire & Ambulance is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as our next Deputy Chief of Fire/EMS. This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team of a progressive, all-hazards department committed to excellence in fire suppression, EMS, special operations, training, and community service.

If you're a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about developing personnel, improving operations, and helping shape the future of the fire service, we want to hear from you.

Come make a lasting impact in a department that values professionalism, teamwork, innovation, and service to our community.

📍 Barre City Fire Department, Vermont
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⏳ Application Deadline: August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Lead with purpose. Serve with pride. Join the Barre City Fire & Ambulance family.