By Karen D. Lorentz One of the nation’s most successful ski resorts since the 1990s, Okemo, like many mountains, had humble beginnings. The vision of its founders, the approaches to problem solving, and the hard work of its leaders, however, […]
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Town of Killington plans for growth
Voters asked to approve budget, purchase/renovation of new town hall and TIF bond for municipal water and road reconstruction By Polly Mikula Killington voters will be asked for approval on three budgetary items on Town Meeting Day, March 7. Article […]
School Board discusses crisis prevention policy
By Katy Savage In the wake of an alleged threat at Woodstock Elementary School in which parents felt left in the dark, the School Board is tightening its policy around communication with parents. The School Board policy committee met Feb. […]
What is workforce housing? Who qualifies?
Killington town has plans for a 250-300 unit development, if the TIF bond for a municipal water system passes (Article 5) By Polly Mikula In addition to safe drinking water, one of the most popular promises of a municipal water […]
Preschool proposed for North Chittenden Grange Hall
By Brett Yates Two Chittenden residents want to organize a year-round, “nature-based” preschool for local families who’ve struggled to find full-time, affordable childcare in the area. Although the proposed Chittenden Forest School would offer most of its instruction outdoors — […]
Hartland intersection project moves forward
By Curt Peterson After public comments from four residents, three of whom were in favor of the reconfiguration of the Hartland Three Corners intersection, selectman Clyde Jenne moved to accept the $1,283,889.50 bid to complete the project at the Monday, […]
Good pickings
By Paul Holmes Two bald eagles take advantage of the warm weather and hunt for food on the open waters of the Ottauquechee River on River road across from the Riverside Cemetery on Feb. 15.
Second public hearing for Killington TIF bond draws new attendees, questions
By Polly Mikula The second public hearing for Killington’s TIF bond was about half as well attended as the first hearing on Jan. 30, but drew many new attendees. About eight residents attended in person at the Public Safety building […]
Local schools grapple with hoax shooting calls
By Katy Savage Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, Fair Haven High School and Christ the King in Rutland were among 21 Vermont schools that received hoax calls purporting to report shootings the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 8. Slate […]
City voters to consider option tax
Rutland city voters will consider a 1% sales option tax on Town Meeting Day, March 7. The option tax has been discussed by the Board of Aldermen several times in the past but this will be the first time it’s […]