Vermont State University
Coverage of Vermont State University in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont’s housing crisis isn’t one problem: it’s three
Vermont's housing crisis is attributed to three distinct issues: short-term rentals displacing long-term renters, an aging workforce unable to meet housing construction demands, and depopulation due to low birth rates and outmigration. Towns like Killington and Manchester illustrate varying impacts, with high short-term rental conversion rates in tourist areas and labor shortages statewide.
- Imminent closure of Fair Haven manufactured home park leaves residents with few options
The Green Mountain Mobile Manor in Fair Haven is set to close by September 1 due to health and safety concerns, leaving residents like Hope Turi with limited options. The park, owned by an estate in probate court, faces closure after years of financial issues, including unpaid taxes and infrastructure problems. Residents cannot easily relocate their manufactured homes due to physical constraints and lack of compensation for their assets.