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May 2026 WCVT eNewsletter
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Spring has arrived, and with it comes a season of growth, connection, and community. As construction season gets underway, our crews are back in the field and hard at work on several capital fiber projects, expanding our network to better serve you now and in the future. You may see our crews and contractors around town, and we appreciate your patience as we continue to expand our fiber network to more customers.
To celebrate spring, we're also excited to offer a special raffle for our fiber customers! We're giving away two $50 gift certificates to a local garden center, a perfect way to kick off planting season. For customers using one of our Calix Wi-Fi routers, this month is also a great time to take full control of your home network. By downloading the CommandIQ app, you can manage devices, set parental controls, and get the most out of your Wi-Fi, all from your Apple or Android phone.
And finally, as the days get longer, our communities are coming alive with local events. From the opening of area farmers markets to other seasonal happenings, there's no shortage of great ways to get outside and connect with neighbors. Read on for details on these stories and more, and thank you, as always, for being part of our fiber family.
Eric Haskin
President & CEO
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom
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Spring Fiber Update
Spring has arrived in Vermont, and fiber construction is fully underway across our service territory. This year, our technicians and construction partners will be working in Hinesburg, Huntington, North Ferrisburgh, Richmond, Starksboro, Waltham, Monkton, Bristol, and Lincoln, as well as in additional locations where final fiber placement, splicing, and network turnup are being completed.
If your location is part of our current build areas, we'll contact you to let you know fiber is coming, and we will reach out again when your address is ready to schedule installation. As construction and installations ramp up, your timely response to phone calls, door tags, or scheduling requests helps keep projects on track and brings your community closer to being connected.
Over the past year, we've converted more customers to fiber than ever before—installing more than 219 miles of new mainline fiber and 177 miles of underground fiber and service drops. While we're moving at an unprecedented pace, significant work remains. Alongside our in-house technicians, you may see trusted contractors supporting engineering, line construction, and underground service drop installation, including:
- JSI Engineering
- Eustis Cable Enterprises
- Henkels and McCoy
- JA MacDonald
- Menard and Sons
- Stone Underground Construction
Note: If underground work is required at your location, a contractor will contact you directly to coordinate timelines and installation details.
Thank you for your continued support as we expand our fiber optic network. We're proud to be building the future of connectivity right here in your community.
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Win a $50 Gift Certificate to a Local Garden Center of Your Choice! Two Lucky Winners Will Be Selected!
This month, we're excited to announce a raffle featuring two fantastic prizes! Each lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to a local garden center of their choice. There are many wonderful options to choose from!
To enter the raffle, simply click the link below and provide your name, contact information, and the name of the local garden center you'd like to visit.
A winner will be drawn on May 15th—don't miss your chance to win!
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Take Control of Your Wi-Fi!
Take control of your home internet with CommandIQ®, a free app from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom. Manage your Calix router, monitor your network, and make changes instantly - all from your smartphone. This app is available to all fiber customers with our Calix U4 or U6 routers/Wi-Fi access points.
CommandIQ® features include:
- Real-time view of all connected devices
- Easy setup of guest networks
- Screen time and parental control management
- Convenient switching between Wi-Fi networks or changing the password
- Instant alerts and troubleshooting assistance
Whether you're working from home, gaming, or streaming, CommandIQ® lets you manage your home Wi-Fi like a pro.
Download CommandIQ® today to take control of your internet connection!
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Congratulations to our 2026 March Mania Contest Winners!
In the end, it was UCLA for the Women and Michigan for the Men. At the end of our WCVT March Mania contest, it was:
Men's Contest Winners
- 1st Place – Kurt Wenner – $150.00 Gift Certificate to Scrag & Roe in Waitsfield
- 2nd Place – Shawn Marie Landers – $100.00 Gift Certificate to Backyard Bistro in Charlotte
- 3rd Place – Angela Selvaggio – $50.00 Gift Certificate to Papa Nick's in Hinesburg
Women's Contest Winners
- 1st Place – George Lam – $150.00 Gift Certificate to Bobcat Café in Bristol
- 2nd Place – Deanna Garrett-Ostermiller – $100.00 Gift Certificate to Stone Corral in Richmond
- 3rd Place – Don Rinker – $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Warren Store in Warren
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and played along with us this year.
Until next year, folks … and we're onto baseball. Go Sox!
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Local Farmers Markets
May has arrived, and our fabulous local farmers market season is beginning. Enjoy fresh produce, local artisans, live music, and more. Below are the farmers markets in our service area. For a comprehensive list of farmers markets across Vermont, visit the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont's website.
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Big Truck Day - Saturday, May 16th - Hinesburg
On Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., vehicles of all kinds will roll into town for the Hinesburg Nursery School's Annual Big Truck Day. The event will be held in the lot behind the Hinesburg Community School (10856 VT-116 in Hinesburg). Families can see construction and utility vehicles, tractors, fire trucks, and other rescue vehicles. WCVT is proud to sponsor this event!
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May Forage and Tasting – Sunday, May 17th – Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington
Are you fascinated by wild plants and mushrooms? Join Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager for a guided tour of spring's wild flavors. This excursion will take you through the woods around the Green Mountain Audubon Center, where you will learn about mushroom-hunting safety, strategy, ethics, and sustainability. You will also learn to identify wild, edible spring greens. After the hunt, Jenna Antonino DiMare of The Mushroom Forager will prepare a simple yet delicious tasting. The event will take place on Sunday, May 17th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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107-Year-Old Shares Secrets
Cretora Biggerstaff credits her faith and staying active for keeping her going all these years. You'll enjoy her sense of humor.
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AI-Trained Domestic Robots
Domestic helper robots are becoming a real possibility thanks to massive investment and advances in AI. Would you want one?
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5 Crazy Cake Recipes
These cakes are easy enough for beginners yet will look truly impressive to friends and family at your springtime celebrations.
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5 Lazy One-Pan Dinners
Short on energy and not in the mood to cook? Try Lazy Skillet Lasagna, Chicken Caesar Bake, Big Mac Casserole, and more.
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Plant in Pots Like a Pro
You'll dig this genius tip for avoiding digging! Use the plastic containers annuals come in to create perfect holes for planting.
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Secrets of the Bees
Murder Hornets eat bees and their larvae, but Asian honey bees aren't going to let their hive be destroyed without a fight.
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Cool Pool Noodle Ideas
Pool noodles can be all this and more — a floating tray, doorstop, paintbrush holder, vase filler, and fishing pole organizer.
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Deep Clean Your Dishwasher
Your dishwasher cleans dishes, but you need to clean it. Learn the simple steps to remove built-up food and bacteria.
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