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More FEMA funds roll in for several Vermont towns still recovering from flooding; the state limits contract lengths for new school superintendents; and what kind of foliage season is in store for our region? Have feedback about the show? Drop us a line: thefrequency@vermontpublic.org Read more on some of the stories in today’s show: - [**How superintendent contracts factor into statewide conversation about school district mergers**](https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2026-09-21/barres-school-budget-woes-could-affect-a-future-school-district-merger) - [**Vermont Public's 10 favorite fall foliage drives**](https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2025-09-19/vermont-fall-foliage-drives-map) - [**The Great Book Brigade**](https://vtcommunitynews.org/2026/09/22/the-great-book-brigade-human-chain-moves-middletown-springs-library/) This episode of *The Frequency* is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Mikaela LeFrak, the New England News Collaborative and the University of Vermont Community News Service. Want even more Vermont news? - [**Sign up for The Frequency newsletter**](https://www.vermontpublic.org/newsletters?utm%5Fsource=the-frequency&utm%5Fmedium=podcasts&utm%5Fcampaign=shownotes) - [**Follow @vermontpublic on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/vermontpublic/) - [**Visit vermontpublic.org**](https://www.vermontpublic.org/?utm%5Fsource=the-frequency&utm%5Fmedium=podcasts&utm%5Fcampaign=shownotes) - [**Make a gift to support Vermont Public**](https://www.vermontpublic.org/donate?utm%5Fsource=the-frequency&utm%5Fmedium=podcasts&utm%5Fcampaign=shownotes) *The Frequency* is a production of Vermont Public.