Vermont Flood Recovery Moves Forward | Montpelier News

Vermonters are still recovering from last year’s catastrophic floods, with 100 home buyout applications pending as the anniversary looms — a recurring disaster for three years now. In Plainfield, residents seek new housing through a nonprofit’s 20-unit plan, while Barre voters fund flood-resilient downtown apartments. For Katie Swick, displaced from her Elm Street home, the bureaucratic grind and emotional toll of displacement are overwhelming. Yet behind the scenes, officials are pushing to speed up approvals, aiming not just to rebuild, but to create stronger, more resilient communities — fueled by hope that these flood zones can one day thrive again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e65b55052b9295e2