Vermont's Lead in Consumer Products Law (Act 193) takes effect Jan. 1., limiting the amount of lead that can be in certain plumbing supplies sold in Vermont.

If you'll be installing plumbing in your home — or plan to construct single- or multi-family housing in Vermont — it's important you understand the new law.

CNN segment on Mark Horvath, a former television executive and homeless man, who has established a Web site to let homeless people tell their stories.

A new homeless shelter could be opening in Bellows Falls this winter.

Approximately 35 people attended a public forum last night to discuss plans to open an overnight shelter at 33 Canal Street. According to the story in this morning's Brattleboro Reformer, most who spoke at the gathering support the initiative.

The shelter would be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and provide space for 15 people.

Today is the registration deadline for Vermont Housing & Conservation Board's Dec. 16 workshop "Updating Capital Needs Assessments."