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USDA to invest $320 million to support food producers across rural America, including in NH

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Manchester Thursday to announce the USDA’s $320 million investment to strengthen local food supply systems in 19 states, including New Hampshire.“It is important and necessary for a resilient food supply system in this country that we support and advocate for and that we create a structure that supports small and mid-sized producers,” he said.He made the announcement at an event held at Fresh Start Market, a local food hub focused on se...

Winooski schools celebrates first new building in decades

Winooski, VT– All three members of Vermont’s Congressional delegation were on hand Tuesday to welcome a new era for the Winooski School District by helping cut the ribbon on its new campus building.


After having all of the district’s facilities under one roof for more that 65 years, 800 students from PreK through grade 12 now have a new school.


Construction began in June 2020 to create 70,000 sq. ft. of new space and renovate 125,000 sq. ft. of existing space. Winooski voters approved a ne...

Winooski School District unveils long-awaited campus renovations

It's a day people in Winooski have been waiting a long time for as the school district unveiled the newly renovated campus.The old school lacked quality plumbing and heating.It was also in need of expansion to accommodate the growing enrollment.Renovations included a new lobby, gymnasium, and middle and elementary school wings.They narrowly passed a bond vote in 2019 to fund the project."When I first joined the school board in 2017, we were tasked with convincing our community to pass a $57.8 mi...

USDA sends nearly $30 million in federal funds to two Vermont hospitals

The last three years have taken a significant toll on rural healthcare in Vermont. To help reverse those effects, members of Vermont’s delegation along with the United States Department of Agriculture presented two local hospitals with a hefty lump sum. 


“Our healthcare centers have moved from an urgent crisis and an emergency situation to an enduring emergency,” said Sarah Waring, Vermont’s State Director for Rural Development within the USDA. 


To help course correct, the USDA is awarding...
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