Two years after the devastating July 2023 flood, Montpelier continues to come together, rebuild, and grow stronger. On Thursday, July 10, join Montpelier Alive, the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience, and the Montpelier Neighbor Net for an evening dedicated to community resilience, learning, and celebration. The evening begins with a walking tour with Michele Braun of Friends of the Winooski from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., starting at the Langdon Street Bridge. This free guided tour al...| The Montpelier Bridge
Update: State Police have reported that Erika Blake has been located and is safe. On May 1, Vermont State Police received a report that East Montpelier resident Erika Blake, 37, was missing. According to a press release from the state police, it was reported that Blake left her residence in East Montpelier on the morning of April 29. She has not had any contact with her family or friends since. As of 2 a.m. on Friday, May 2, Blake has not returned home, and contact with Blake has been unsuc...| The Montpelier Bridge
And the winner is … tennis and Turtle Island. Montpelier’s City Council received three proposals for using the clubhouse and some land at its Country Club Road property. Councilors discussed options during their meeting April 23, and landed on giving a quick greenlight to Turtle Island Children’s Center (after ironing out a five- to seven-year lease agreement), and further talks with its co-applicant, The HUB — a group that plans to offer racket sports, a golf course, a restaurant, ...| The Bridge
Local residents at the Gary Residence and Westview Meadows have contributed to an art exhibit on display at the Statehouse cafeteria through the end of April. “Moments in Time: Works by Vermonters with Dementia” invites the viewer to momentarily experience the progression of Alzheimer’s disease through the lens of those experiencing it, and those without it as well. The exhibition features wood carvings, drawings, paintings, and quilts by 13 Vermonters, organized by the Vermont chapter ...| The Bridge
A wise man once told me that “humor conceals a deep sadness.” In that spirit, “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a gentle comedy about profound loss. The movie has many virtues: two multilayered lead performances, three fine supporting turns, excellent original songs, and gorgeous scenery. If you’d like to feel a little better about humanity, you should seek out this film at the Savoy Theater. “The Ballad of Wallis Island” centers on two demoralized men: Charles (Tim Key), a widow...| The Montpelier Bridge
