Plainfield residents debate future development amid ongoing flood recovery

The town of Plainfield, Vermont, is facing a heated debate over how to rebuild the community following two years of severe ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Vermont town debates rebuilding on higher ground after devastating floods

From Texas to North Carolina, from New England to the Midwest, communities are facing a growing threat from flash flooding.
The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus

Plainfield officials create housing advisory committee

Local officials have created a housing advisory committee to look into adding housing in town beyond the East Village Expansion Project.
VTDigger

Plainfield voters deny purchase of property for housing away from the flood zone

The town asked residents to approve $600,000 to buy 24 acres of land located uphill of the village for future housing development.
WCAX on MSN

Plainfield voters consider $600K bond for flood recovery

PLAINFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - Plainfield voters are weighing in Tuesday on how to recover from historic flooding. The community is ...
WFFF Burlington on MSN

East Village Bond vote does not pass in Plainfield

The bond vote for money towards the East Village expansion project did not pass in Plainfield yesterday. ABC22/FOX44 reports that the ‘no’ ...

In Depth: Vermonters focus on flood readiness

Demolitions of properties deemed likely to flood again will give rivers more room to overflow their banks without damaging homes, Vermont Emergency Management explained ...
The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus

Plainfield residents reject $600k bond for land for village expansion project

Residents have rejected a $600,000 bond that would have paid for the land for the East Village Expansion Project.