Barre Area Development News Today

BARRE — Two sitting city councilors vying for an office one has held before were quizzed about their vision for Barre’s future, its challenges and what they would do to

For the past 12 months, a key focus for Barre Area Development has been actively addressing the housing crisis for the community of Barre and the region with the proposed

Kate and Drew Streip never planned to leave Chattanooga. The young couple — born-and-bred Tennesseans — were raising their three children in Streip's childhood home...

Barre Area Development Inc. is honored to announce that since our Barre Community Relief Fund launch on July 17, generous donors, both big and small, have contributed a total of

Elizabeth Parker, the senior warden of the Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Montpelier, knows she’s lucky that her church sits slightly higher than ground level...

Maurice L. Fortier Sr BARRE TOWN — Maurice L. “Moe” Fortier, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at home with his family by his side after

BARRE — Tempers flared and an excremental expletive got an unusual workout at this week’s city council meeting.

“I wouldn’t say it’s overdue, but it’s time,” Aimée Green, executive director of the Barre Area Development Corp., said about the lively business activity in downtown Barre.

After nearly four years at the helm, Aimée Green is leaving Stowe Vibrancy to become executive director at the Barre Area Development Corporation.

Barre City Place by Cody Morrison, Executive Director, Barre Area Development Barre Area Development, Inc. (BADC) turned 60 years old month. Since its founding in 1961, BADC has been involved in many activities that have improved civic pride and the economic, social, and cultural quality of life in Barre Town and Barre City. Made up of a volunteer board of directors and, since 2008, a full-time Executive Director, BADC has collaborated with local stakeholders to be a successful economic develo...