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. Stacey Weston was appointed by the Warren Select Board for a three-year term, Mike DeBonis was appointed by the Moretown Select Board for a three-year term and Kevin Anderson of Waitsfield will serve in an at-large position. Our board of ten 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.

The survey asks questions about priorities for mountain bike trails and how they are used. Click her to take the survey:

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The Mad River Triathlon is not only a fun day full of community spirit, but it also walks the walk when it comes to sustainability: shuttle bus to reduce car travel; no single-use cups; portable toilets repurpose liquid waste; donate an additional $5 to have a tree planted in the Mad River Riparian Restoration Zone by The Friends of the Mad River.

Get involved: fill out our volunteer form here! 

Register: www.trireg.com/mad-river-triathlon

Event website: www.madrivertriathlon.org