Missing Vermont woman found dead

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8 months ago

September 13, 2023

WESTMORE, Vt. (WCAX) – A sad ending to the dayslong search for a missing Vermont woman– Vermont State Police say Judith Giglio, 72, of Westmore, was found dead on Tuesday.

Police say she her body was found at about 3 p.m. approximately a mile and a half from the home on Goodwin Mountain Lane in Westmore where she was last seen.

Her body was sent to the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause and manner of death. Police say there are no indications her death is suspicious.

Giglio went missing on Friday. Crews spent five days searching miles of forest and areas near her home.

Her family said she suffered from memory issues. Police said she had wandered off in the past but returned on her own.

‘Sip & Shop’ returns to Rutland

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5 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A popular event in Rutland is pairing sipping and shopping.

Sip & Shop pairs Vermont-made food and beverage businesses like Rutland Beer Works and Golden Rule Mead with more than 20 small businesses throughout the downtown.

There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options at many of the stores participating.

While there are plenty of old favorites for folks to revisit, multiple new businesses have popped up this spring hoping to catch the eyes of customers.

Hali Issente with the Downtown Rutland Partnership says they are banking on this being a boost to business. “It brings in new traffic, new folks to get to see what they offer. Many new people walk in and say, ‘I never knew you carried all of this, and it’s really great to see that.’ And a lot of businesses have great sales during the evening,” Issente said. “With many new businesses opening in Rutland, they’re going to use this event as an opening day and a really great way to get folks into the door.”

Shoppers can take everything they buy or receive home in reusable bags. The event wraps up at 8 p.m.

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Outright Vermont finalizes purchase of former Benson scout camp

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12 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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Outright Vermont finalizes purchase of former Benson scout camp

BENSON, Vt. (WCAX) – Outright Vermont has officially acquired a former Boy Scout property in Benson known as Camp Sunrise.

The purchase will allow the organization to expand Camp Outright, an overnight summer camp tailored to LGBTQ+ and allied youth.

Talks to purchase the camp began in December and were made possible with the help of a grant from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.

Officials say they will need to make some design changes before they can open.

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DEC outlines wetland building policies

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19 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Buying land is a big decision. With so much wetland in Vermont, state leaders are making sure you don’t end up in a soggy situation.

It’s American Wetlands Month, and Vermont’s Department of Enviromental Conservation wants buyers to be informed before they buy.

Regulations can impact whether a property on wetlands can be developed or require a special permit. Some parcells known as swamp lots are mostly wetlands and may not be allowed to be developed under state rules.

You can visit Vermont DEC’s website for a map of Vermont’s wetlands and development and permitting policies.

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