Burke Area News

Northeast Kingdom recreation effort gets federal grant

from VTdigger.com...The Northeastern Vermont Development Association received a $250,000 federal grant this month to bolster the Northeast Kingdom’s outdoor recreation economy. The funds — awarded by the Northern Border Regional Commission — are meant to help...

Happy 100th Birthday to the Burke Mountain Club!

 Watch the video to learn more about the Burke Mountain Club History. On June 22, 2019, the Burke Mountain Club held a Centennial Celebration. “The Burke Mountain Club centennial is a landmark event for not only the community but for Vermont,” said Charlotte Downs,...

Des Hertz Named 2018 Burke Citizen of the Year!

 On Saturday, September 29th at the Annual Burke Fall Festival in East Burke, Vermont, the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2018 Burke Citizen of the Year award to local resident, Des Hertz. Chamber Board Member, John Kascenska, surprised Hertz with...

2017 Burke Christmas Tree Contest Winners

On Sunday, December 10th at the Burke Mountain Club holiday party, the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Annual Christmas Tree Contest. Fifteen trees were decorated by local schools and businesses for display on the green in East Burke...