Any advice?

Submitted by Log_Myri33 t3_1233p5y in vermont

Hi all! Newbie here.

What advice/recommendations can you give to me and my husband? We might move to Derby or Newport.

Thanks!

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TillPsychological351 t1_jdt1lum wrote

If you have any special medical needs, don't wait until you arrive to try to find care.

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdt55te wrote

Will do ☺️ Thank you! Any doctors you recommend?

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TillPsychological351 t1_jdt9d9w wrote

I don't know the names of any in that area, but I know care up in that region is scarce enough that many patients will travel an hour south to see their provider.

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anniedee82 t1_jdt4p2q wrote

The newport/derby area is one if the poorest areas of the state. Finding a good paying job is very difficult so make sure you have employment lined up before move.

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdt5b9o wrote

Me and my husband have jobs ☺️ Thanks for the advice!

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thisoneisnotasbad t1_jdt7sjy wrote

Look at a broadband map before you move. Much of that part of the state is served by slow internet and as you are working from home it will be a factor. If your work from home gig ends, you will not be able to find high paying professional work in the area.

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdtq5ii wrote

Oh that's what I need to look at. Thanks! 😊

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BudsKind802 t1_jdthkp9 wrote

You should visit the area during mud season and/or stick season to get an idea of how bucolic our state can be.

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdtq7hu wrote

Yeah, we definitely need to do that. Thanks! ☺️

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_jdt5zjl wrote

Just so you know what you are in for, Newport/Derby went with Trump in the last election.

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deadowl t1_jdt6jzn wrote

They're also in an area that has good reason not to trust the state/federal government.

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grnmtnboy0 t1_jdt79un wrote

I'll vouch for this. the state govt in particular ignores the NEK on a regular basis, but heaven help us if we want to go forward with any sort of development

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdtf1f7 wrote

Oh geez.... I'll try to stay low key 🙃

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Necessary_Cat_4801 t1_jdx42nj wrote

Are you working locally? If not, the moneyed work from home class is not going to be popular in that part of the state...

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samascara t1_jduvvl8 wrote

here are some random bits: -invest in snow tires -accept that you have to spend $$ to fly out of the state or drive to Boston and fly out there -get a passport so you can go to Montreal and Quebec City -definitely pay attention to service provider coverage like cell phones and wifi -even if you don't need a pcp or a dentist right away, book your first appointment now as some aren't even taking new patients

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chickens6 t1_jduzaim wrote

Second on the passports. Just north of Derby/Newport is the Eastern Townships - beautiful and totally worth exploring.

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdw9y4y wrote

Ah thank you so much! I really appreciate it ☺️ What kind of car do you recommend to drive? I've seen a lot of Jeeps and Broncos lol or any 4x4

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samascara t1_jdx8240 wrote

I honestly don't know that area that well, so it really depends how much they're impacted by mud season and if you're living on a paved road. if you are on a paved road in a town then honestly any car will do just fine. I had a front wheel drive Honda Civic and overall got through fine. most people like their Subarus

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joeydokes t1_jdtdvyp wrote

If you have kids, they'll likely hate you for it; unless you are coming from a very rural place already. Over 1/2 the kids can't wait to hit +18 and leave the State; and they're living in even more desirable areas. Lots of the rest, specially in NEK are quiverfull's, home schooled, and very cloistered.

If you're DINKS, and can WFH, then congrats; your only challenge will be fitting into the community, which is also pretty clannish.

Not much to add re: Newport/Lowell/Derby.... assuming you've been there and scoped it out. Not terribly unlike rural 802 anywhere; but you may want to consider Montgomery (Center) or even Lowell.

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdtfhon wrote

Oh no, DINKs here 🙌 I just want some advice on how do deal when the snow/mud hits and how bad it gets, where to shop for groceries, meat, good coffee, all of that. We're pretty chill 😊

Thanks for everything!

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joeydokes t1_jdtgkwq wrote

Oh, well, never mind (in Emily Latella voice)

Winters' not as bad past 5-6 years as was past 10-20; less need for front-end loaders in driveway moving snowbanks back. Get a snowblower if able. All seasons on AWD, snows on FWD work so long as you're not in the storm proper.

Food, lots to buy from farms nextdoor (milk, eggs, beef/pork) supermarkets for the usual, farmers' markets for nicer/organics.

VT coffee roasters is avail at every gas/convenience store in 802, GMroasters is great! That should answer your ?'s

But you don't know what you don't know, so enjoy surfing on the learning curve!

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdx8kj7 wrote

Awesome 😁 thank you so much. I'll keep this in mind

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joeydokes t1_jdx90ri wrote

enjoy u-pick strawberries at the farm on #100 in Lowell :)

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdx9abi wrote

That sounds fun ☺️ What do you do for fun?

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joeydokes t1_jdxc7nb wrote

montreal (spec. jazz fest), quebec city if inclined for a longer drive.

Enjoy the great outdoors! Take up hunting, fishing, camping; get a small boat + trailer, snow machine

Burlington's novelty wears off fast. Most folk living there rarely venture into the greens and most folk living rural rarely venture into BVT, save for trips to hospital or airport; despite being less than 1 hour away. We are all creatures in need of motivation to get un-horizontal :)

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VTGrown t1_jdtp9hu wrote

Good luck finding a swimming pool if that's your thing.

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Log_Myri33 OP t1_jdtq9sv wrote

Oh great ☺️ no swimming pools? Perfect! Thanks!

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