{"podcast":{"title":"Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","podcast_index_feed_id":7598987,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/montpelier-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/montpelier-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1846,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montpelier News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montpelier with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, and the stories shaping Vermont’s capital. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montpelier News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T22:21:28.051445+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987"},"episode":{"title":"Tri-Town Trail Costs Hit $71M | Montpelier News","slug":"tri-town-trail-costs-hit-71m-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-14T21:43:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/tri-town-trail-costs-hit-71m-montpelier-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/db5ab4b42520212a","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3700cfbb-92e6-416f-9f5e-6f65d5cc6d28.mp3","summary":"A major $71 million trail project connecting Proctor, Pittsford, and West Rutland is nearing a decision point after a new study reveals the preferred plan—a 23-mile loop for recreation and transit. A public meeting on September 23rd will let residents weigh in before officials decide next steps, with funding and cost concerns looming large as even the cheapest option clocks in at $18 million. The towns have already spent only what was needed for the feasibility study, funded by a grant and small local contributions. Community input could shape whether this ambitious, multi-use trail becomes reality. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/local/trail-study-for-proctor-pittsford-and-west-rutland-seeks-public-input/article_9cc4cc73-d810-5a6c-be7f-a482f4afadd0.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db5ab4b42520212a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.","meta_description":"A major $71 million trail project connecting Proctor, Pittsford, and West Rutland is nearing a decision point after a new study reveals the preferred plan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":114,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/episodes/tri-town-trail-costs-hit-71m-montpelier-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/tri-town-trail-costs-hit-71m-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}