The story of Thomas Chittenden, founder of Williston.

A brief history of Williston, Vermont. There might be some stories here that surprise you!

Contrary to what you may think, Dorothy Alling wasn't the town's first library, but she played a HUGE role in making the library as special as it is.

Readings from the WPA Guide to Vermont, focusing on Williston.

Have you ever wondered what the Planning Commission, Development Review Board, and Selectboard actually do, especially relative to each other? In this program, Emily Heymann, the Senior Planner and Deputy Zoning Administrator for Williston, explains what they do and why. It's an interesting story.

In this episode I sit down with Williston Town Planner Matt Boulanger as he explains the concept behind Form-Based Code, the design criterion that is shaping much of the growth region in Williston.

I'm constantly amazed at how complicated it is to manage a town, even one as small as Williston. As a member of the Planning Commission, I get to see some of that complexity, and I'm in awe that it is managed so well. One of the things I find most interesting is stormwater--what it is is, why it matters, and how it's managed. Have a listen.

On July 4, 2024, the WIlliston Historical Society opened the old schoolhouse (technically, the Stovepipe Schoolhouse) for the day. Visitors were asked to share their earliest memories of Williston, which they did, in impressive numbers. This episode is a compilation of those memories. Enjoy!

Join me on a tour of the Essex Junction Water Treatment Facility. It's a lot more interesting than you might think!

John Adams of Adams Farm and Orchard by Dr. Steven Shepard