Cool - I'm not one of those people. I was born here and met my wife in Maryland (Army Brat, graduated HS in Aberdeen). She was born in PA. We returned to VT about 30 years ago. My father's family came here from CT. my mother's family has roots in VT that go way back.

We are all Vermonters as we chose to live in VT.

I'm telling you what the law is

I didn’t make any reference to “real Vermonter.”

But, if someone comes to Vermont for school (Bernie, Kesha, Howard Dean) and stays because they love the place. And runs for office, more power to them. And note that generally these people run for small local office well before any statewide race.

I personally know a woman that moved here from Michigan about 20 years ago for work. Almost from year one she volunteered for all kinds of stuff in town. About 10 years ago she ran for school board. Now running for state Rep. that’s fine.

But McMullen moved here from Mass for no other reason than because there was an open senate seat, oh and he was a multimillionaire so he thought he could buy the seat. I’m sure you know all of this but if not, look up his debate where farmer Fred Tuttle asked him to say the names of numerous Vermont towns.

Now Malloy, yes I’m aware he did not move to VT just to run for senate. But please do tell me how much you think he knows about VT, to justify representing us in the US senate.

It is against the law to take political campaign signs.

Unless they break these rules,

Signs may not be located within state highway rights-of-way or attached to a state or town sign, post or guardrail. Most highway rights-of-way in Vermont are at least three rods, or 49.5 feet. This means that signs must be placed at least 24.75 feet away from the centerline of most highways.

Signs should be removed immediately after the election.

Signs may not be attached to trees.

Signs may not interfere with, imitate, or resemble any official traffic control sign, signal, or device; or appear to attempt to direct the movement of traffic.

Signs may not be located in a way that prevents drivers from having a clear and unobstructed view of official traffic control signs and approaching or merging traffic.

Signs may not be positioned so that they are readable primarily from a limited access facility (which includes the interstates and ramps and some other highways—such as US 7 between Bennington and Dorset).

Signs must be in good repair and securely affixed to a substantial structure.

AOT routinely removes signs in violation. They take them to the nearest AOT garage where campaigns can retrieve them

Disagree. Many of our politicians were born elsewhere. Most lived and worked in Vermont fore years prior to running for office. This dude has been in VT for less than two years and his first run for office is US Senate. Reminds me of Jack McMullen who moved here from Mass specifically to run for Senate. Our own version of Dr Oz.

Surely you jest, but also I give you

Newt

Reince

Mitt

Trent

I saw a comment in another thread. It said to take note how infrequently these Malloy signs are in a yard of a home vs in public spaces like highway right of ways. Since I read that I’ve noticed it is true. I’ve seen one exception in my town, that one crazy family that’s full on the red hat, stolen election, train. They have about 10 in their yard.

As a carpetbagger he needs you to know his name

Agree. I was thinking tv and radio. VPR, vtdigger and seven days all do actual reporting

Vermont reporters don’t know how to ask questions. They will take a press release and pretend it is the result of their “reporting”

I just opened an account. But only to take advantage of the offer I got in the mail, open an account with minimum balance of $500 for December and January and then in February they will give me $250.

No plans to use the account. I’m treating it like a short term CD. So far, less than impressed. Example my deposit was made in cash last Saturday. Yesterday it was still showing as pending. Finally today it is showing as available.

My primary “banks” are NEFCU, VSECU and Navy federal credit union. Oh and Chase, but that was a similar promotion, open an account and we will give $200. Probably will close soon.

I see what you did there

https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/y5kye7/from_ukraine_with_love/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

I’m a native Vermonter who once lived in Kentucky. Hated it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/y5kye7/from_ukraine_with_love/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

I have USAA auto and home. Of the top ranked insurers it was the least expensive.

The best bank is a credit union

Interesting. I always include it in my searches. My last trip was to Palermo Italy and best deal was from BTV. For my upcoming trip I’m going to Tbilisi Georgia and again best deal was out of BTV. Both connect through NYC.

But also, are you sure it’s cheaper? I did a whole spreadsheet within the last couple of months. I compared flying out of BTV, YUL, Boston and the 3 NYC airports for a trip this December. Cheapest was always NYC, but I couldn’t find a train or other transport that made it worthwhile. Montreal was consistently the most expensive. In the end I booked from BTV, a little higher but when adding in parking and getting to/from the airport, it was well worth the difference.

You need nothing more than your passport.

Apologies - maybe I read something internally at work about updates on the timelines. This link may be better - https://vtrans.vermont.gov/projects/i89-richmond

Nearly everyone in Quebec speaks English - not all, but close to it. The border crossing is generally very quick and painless. Make sure you have a passport, passport card, EDL, or Nexxus card. We go to Montreal often; the only time I have gone up specifically for shopping is to Ikea. I know there are restrictions on some food products, tobacco, and alcohol but I'm not familiar with the specifics.

They send out weekly updates. Numerous local media outlets share this and you can sign up for alerts/updates. https://vtrans.vermont.gov/on-the-road