What’s working, what isn’t for new Vermonters

WINDHAM COUNTY - During a panel discussion at the Southern Vermont Economy Summit on Wednesday, newcomers to the area offered insight into their experiences of relocating here. A connection to nature and the approachability of community members were among the strengths cited by panelists. A lack of broadband access, difficulty finding housing, hostility toward outsiders, and a perceived protectiveness by Vermonters against change were cited as challenges. 


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