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Colchester, Vermont Real Estate
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Colchester, Vermont is located in Chittenden County on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. Though largely rural in nature, Colchester is also a major suburb of Burlington, Vermont's largest city and the cultural center of the Lake Champlain region. The Burlington metropolitan area features terrific benefits for businesses including top-notch telecommunication, transportation and education systems, a highly educated labor force, innovative business/education partnership programs and more. Greater Burlington offers a vibrant downtown with world-class shopping, restaurants and cultural amenities, and a natural playground for outdoor activities including golf, tennis, sailing, hiking, biking and, of course, great skiing.
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VERMONT: THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE
A natural wonderland nestled in the northeast corner of New England, Vermont is a place where rural traditions thrive alongside progressive thinking and civic involvement. Famed for its lush scenery, rolling mountains, dairy farms and maple sugar houses, Vermont is also home to some of the best-educated and most independent-minded citizens in the country. With an abundance of open space, a tradition of independence and a strong sense of community, Vermont remains a wonderful place to live and work.
Originally inhabited by Abenaki, Algonqian and Iriqouis tribes, the land that now comprises Vermont was claimed by France and fortified on Lake Champlain in 1666. British forces attempted to take the fort four times between 1755 and 1758, finally defeating the French with 12,000 troops under Sir Jeffrey Amherst in 1759. Britain's claim to the area was secured by the Treaty of Paris in 1763, though ownership remained a source of dispute between the colonies of Massachusetts, New York, and New Hampshire.
On January 18, 1777, representatives of the New Hampshire land grants convened in Westminster and declared the independence of the Vermont Republic. A constitution was drafted at Windsor Tavern on July 4th, notable as the first written constitution in North America to abolish slavery. Windsor Tavern has since been preserved as the Old Constitution House and is maintained as a state historical site. The Vermont Republic remained a sovereign, self-governing entity over the next fourteen years, finally joining the Union as the Fourteenth State in 1791.
After the end Civil War, Vermont experienced significant economic and population growth, with the expansion of railroads drawing both residents and vacationers to the area. Over the course of the 20th century, Vermont emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the northeast, with a number of internationally known ski resorts opening across the state alongside restaurants, shops, historical sites, museums, golf courses and boutique hotels. Despite the significant expansion of Vermont's tourist economy, residents and state government have made a concerted effort to preserve its rural communities and way of life. A tradition of local pride and independent thinking perseveres to this day, and the beautiful state of Vermont remains a world unto itself.
Vermont Facts:
9,620 square miles
246 cities and towns
Population: 623,908 (2006)
Largest cities (2005): Burlington, 38,531; Essex, 19,146; Colchester, 17,165; Rutland, 17,046; South Burlington, 16,993
Nickname: The Green Mountain State
Per Capita Income (2006): $34,264
Highest point: Mount Mansfield (4,395 ft)
Climate:
New England is famous for its four distinct seasons, with brisk, snowy winters giving way to colorful springs and hot, humid summers. Seasonal temperatures vary somewhat throughout the Vermont, with the coldest winters occurring near the Canadian border in the north. Skiing is a popular activity during the winter, with a number of resorts scattered throughout the famed Green Mountains. Lake Champlain offers bountiful opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, sailing, scuba diving and other water sports in the summer, while nearby Burlington boasts a thriving waterfront and plenty of options for dining and live entertainment. In the fall, trees alight in brilliant colors, and Vermont's rustic small towns and lush forests offer ample opportunity for viewing the nation's most spectacular foliage.
Government:
The government of Vermont is comprised of three branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial. The state capital is Montpelier, located on the Winooski River in the north-central region of the state. With just over 8,000 residents, Montpelier is the smallest capital city in America.
Taxes:
The Individual Income Tax is based on Vermont taxable income, which starts with Federal taxable income. Property Taxes are based on assessment at the municipal local level in Vermont. Local assessing officials, called listers in Vermont, are charged with determining the appraisal value of property.
Licenses and Fees:
For information on obtaining driver's licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more, visit the official government web page for the State of Vermont (www.vt.gov).
