{"shapes": [{"geometry": {"y": 0.10031347962382445, "x": 0.892, "width": 0.09199999999999997, "height": 0.09717868338557994}, "type": "rect"}], "src": "http://www.jimchamberlin.com/imagelibs/private_library/Montpelier2.jpg", "context": "http://app.swtr.us/", "text": "Montpelier is a city in the U.S. state of Vermont that serves as the state capital and the shire town of Washington County.\nKnown for being the nation\u2019s smallest state capital, Montpelier is a small town with big city culture. It has a vibrant art and music scene, great restaurants, excellent schools, and an active community, with endless opportunities to participate in local government, sports and recreation, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.\nAlong with Barre, the city forms a small micropolitan area in the center of the state; together they are known as the twin cities.\nMontpelier's government follows the council/manager plan. The city council consists of a mayor and six members each elected from districts with each district electing two members for two year terms. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote to a two year term. The council appoints the city manager who is the chief administrative officer of the city.\nEVENT\n\"Park in the Street\" event in Montpelier\nPosted: Jun 22, 2014 5:23 AM IST Updated: Jun 22, 2014 5:38 AM IST\nBy Melissa Howell - bio | email\n \n \n \n \nMONTPELIER, Vt. - Local businesses in Montpelier are giving \"park in the street\" a whole new meaning.\nSaturday on State Street 30 parking spaces were transformed into individual shops. Vendors set up everything from food to jewelry and clothes. This is the first year of the event. The city hopes it will attract more shoppers to the area and give community members a chance to get out.\n\nEvent Coordinator Meg Schultz explained, \"This is a great opportunity to close the street, showcase the businesses and culture that's already here and bring a really vibrant event to downtown that really does advance the atmosphere.\"\n\nThe event lasted until 10pm Saturday night.\n\n\n\"Park in the Street\" event in Montpelier\nPosted: Jun 22, 2014 5:23 AM IST Updated: Jun 22, 2014 5:38 AM IST\nBy Melissa Howell - bio | email\n \n \n \n \nMONTPELIER, Vt. - Local businesses in Montpelier are giving \"park in the street\" a whole new meaning.\nSaturday on State Street 30 parking spaces were transformed into individual shops. Vendors set up everything from food to jewelry and clothes. This is the first year of the event. The city hopes it will attract more shoppers to the area and give community members a chance to get out.\n\nEvent Coordinator Meg Schultz explained, \"This is a great opportunity to close the street, showcase the businesses and culture that's already here and bring a really vibrant event to downtown that really does advance the atmosphere.\"\n\nThe event lasted until 10pm Saturday night."}