![by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — It’s reassuring to know there are people ready to help at a moment’s notice. Even if life goes on without a need for assistance having responders at the ready eases everyone. For those living around Newport and as far away as Brighton to the east and Lamoille County to the south, Newport Ambulance Service is first to answer the call. Newport Ambulance’s work and the efforts of one of its emergency medical service providers earned […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/newport-ambulance-awards-moran-and-samantha-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Maria Amador MONTPELIER — On June 11, Governor Phil Scott vetoed a bill designed to overhaul the General Assistance (GA) Emergency Housing Program born of the pandemic-era, calling it a “failed program” in a letter announcing his decision to the House of Representatives. On Monday, hundreds of unhoused Vermonters met the expiration date on an executive order extension on motel stays for families with children and individuals deemed “medically vulnerable.” Governor Scott’s decision to veto H.91 came after years […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/state-house-top-1312x912.jpg)
![by Maria Amador GLOVER — On Sunday, nearly 50 people gathered to watch teenager Ira Karp’s latest production in the Paper Mache Cathedral at Bread and Puppet Theater. Fit to be performed on stage made of dirt by a cast of trusted collaborators, Greenwood: The Musical was a vibrant and unpredictable glimpse of rural life — both what it is, and what it could be. Though Vermont was never explicitly mentioned in the show, the feeling of living here was […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ira-show-dua-lipa-cmyk-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
![by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The council, at its special meeting Friday essentially rolled up its sleeves to prepare for action Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase and consultant Ellis “Chip” Stearns say is necessary to bring Newport’s finances back under control. That action, calling a special City Meeting for August 2 at which voters will be asked to … …to read the rest of this story and more in the full edition of this week’s paper, pick up a copy on the […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/council-dpi-72-1400x912.jpg)
Newport Ambulance and crew member named best in state
by Matthew Wilson NEWPORT — It’s reassuring to know there are people ready to help at a moment’s notice. Even if life goes on without a need for assistance having responders at the ready eases everyone. For those living aro... More »
Governor’s veto leaves many seeking shelter
by Maria Amador MONTPELIER — On June 11, Governor Phil Scott vetoed a bill designed to overhaul the General Assistance (GA) Emergency Housing Program born of the pandemic-era, calling it a “failed program” in a letter announc... More »
Ira Karp presents a musical trip to Greenwood
by Maria Amador GLOVER — On Sunday, nearly 50 people gathered to watch teenager Ira Karp’s latest production in the Paper Mache Cathedral at Bread and Puppet Theater. Fit to be performed on stage made of dirt by a cast of tr... More »
In Newport, Council prepares for serious action
by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — The council, at its special meeting Friday essentially rolled up its sleeves to prepare for action Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase and consultant Ellis “Chip” Stearns say is necessary to bring Newport’s fi... More »
