Funded by the towns of Waitsfield, Warren, Fayston and Moretown, MRVRD received 17 grant applications seeking a total of $79,377 in funding requests. With careful consideration for the best use of its limited funds and to spread support among as many worthy organizations as possible, MRVRD will spend $69,900 on grants in 2026, up from $55,298 awarded in 2025, a 27% increase. With four towns instead of three we have more funds to extend to our community. This year we fully or partially funded all 17 grant requests in addition to budgeting $4,000 for swim lessons for first and second graders in our member towns.

We are so fortunate to have had multiple candidates apply for our recent open Board seats. Mike DeBonis was appointed by the Moretown Select Board for a three-year term starting Jan. 2026 and Kevin Anderson of Waitsfield will serve in an at-large position starting immediately. A Warren resident will soon be voted on by the Warren Select Board and that will bring our Board to ten. Our team is friendly and passionate about enhancing the quality of life in the Mad River Valley through recreation. With questions contact laura@mrvrd.org.

The Mad River Valley Recreation District (MRVRD) warned their annual budget for Tues., Nov., 18, 2025 and sent their 2026 Budget to the four member town Select Boards. With questions contact Ex. Director, Laura Arnesen, at laura@mrvrd.org. MRVRD is requesting level funding from the three full-member towns ($40,000 per year per town: Fayston, Waitsfield and Warren) and $20,000 from Moretown, which officially become a partial-member as of January 1, 2026.

Celebrate girls and women in sports! Youth players encouraged to attend in uniform. Get a postgame photo or autograph and interact with college athletes. GO GIRLS!

Youth programs interested in attending:
Contact Emily Kinneston - Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach ekinnest@norwich.edu