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Tax Day 2025: How to file taxes for free in Vermont

Tax season can be daunting for the most efficient filer, and seemingly impossible for those who know little about the process. Not everyone is required to file taxes, but most Americans must and probably will submit a return.

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65 businesses named as Best Places to Work in Vermont 2025

Vermont Business Magazine VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the top 65 Best Places to Work in Vermont 2025. The awards program was created in 2006 and is presented in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council, (VTSHRM), the Vermont Department of Commerce and Community Development and Workforce Research Group.

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Frigid forecast prompts Barre, Burlington to open emergency shelters

City officials in Barre and Burlington have begun to open emergency shelters in response to dangerously cold temperatures that descended on the state Monday and are forecast to persist in the coming days.

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Burlington warming shelter extends hours after winter weather

CVOEO, a non-profit focused on social and economic justice, is extending its Burlington warming shelter hours to seven days a week. While the state’s threshold to open warming shelters is -20, the non-profit is attempting to keep their shelter open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

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Warming shelter in Burlington to hold new weekend hours

CVOEO's Community Resource Center extended its hours at 228 North Winooski Ave and is now open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from January through February

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As nights get colder for Burlington's unhoused, city leaders are asking the state for help

As temperatures dropped below freezing last week, Burlington organizations banded together to house the city's most vulnerable but are calling upon the state for more help.

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Leaders Call for Immediate Lifesaving Intervention To Prevent Death Due to Cold Exposure

On Christmas Eve, leaders call for immediate lifesaving intervention to prevent death due to cold exposure. Together, they call on State leaders to take immediate action to support the rapid creation of additional shelter capacity and prevent deaths due to cold exposure.

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CVOEO calls for further state protections for asylum seekers and refugees

No person should live in fear, and if we all work together, Vermont will be a true place of refuge, safety and economic opportunity for all.

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Getting to know the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

CVOEO is expanding its services to meet the growing needs of Vermonters, focusing on homelessness, food insecurity, and community support, while celebrating 50 years of its programs and continuing its efforts to raise funds and resources for those in need.

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Keeping warm at the right price; A quick look at what you can do as the temperatures drop

As Vermont faces rising heating costs and energy debates, experts emphasize the importance of weatherization alongside efficient heating solutions to address the state's long-standing challenges with cold winters and energy inefficiency.