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.

Do you love to recreate in the Mad River Valley? The Mad River Valley Recreation District (MRVRD) is looking for two volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors: one at-large position starting immediately and another person who must live in Warren and be approved by the Warren Select Board starting in January 2026. Board members attend monthly meetings (third Tuesday of each month) and dedicate some additional time to MRVRD's work. Join a friendly and passionate team of Valley residents and an Ex. Director who work together to advance the MRVRD's mission to enhance the quality of life in the Valley through recreation. If you are interested 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.