barre
Coverage of barre in the Nexus archive.
- Local property dispute lands tea farmer in hot water
Amber Collett Terway, owner of Tilia Tea, faces a local dispute over her use of a city-owned property in Barre for microfarming calendula. Neighbors argue they were not consulted about the use of the land, bought out after a 2011 flood, while others support her efforts to promote local ecology and business. The conflict highlights broader challenges in managing post-flood vacant land in Vermont.
- ‘I still worry’: Vermonters recount floods’ impacts at anniversary climate panel
Vermonters gathered at a climate panel in Barre to discuss the impacts of recent floods, including a 2023 incident where floodwaters damaged a homeless shelter and displaced residents. A study highlighted Washington County as having the most federal disaster declarations in the U.S. over a decade, while attendees criticized federal disaster aid politicization under President Trump’s 2025 administration.
- New Yorkers are bonding over loss — and cardio — in ‘Grief, Sweat, & Tears’ workout classes
New Yorkers are participating in 'Grief, Sweat, & Tears' workout classes to bond over loss while engaging in cardio exercises like barre and spin. The classes bring together individuals who have lost loved ones.
- Barre Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
A Barre woman pleaded guilty in federal court in Worcester to stealing over $100,000 in Social Security benefits. The case represents a significant fraud involving misappropriation of federal assistance funds.