Program supports relocation, recruitment, and retention of residents in Vermont On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) announced that 12 partner organizations were approved for grant funding from the inaugural Grants for Relocation Outreach Work (GROW) […]
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Zoning for retail cannabis in Killington discussed at public hearing
Submitted Cannabis retail stores could be coming to Killington if voters approve the measure on Town Meeting Day, March 5. The Killington Planning Commission held a public hearing Jan. 3 to establish zoning that would limit […]
Gov. Scott outlines priorities: safety, affordability, and housing
By Glenn Russell/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott arrives in the House chamber to deliver his State of the State Address before a joint session of the Legislature at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Thursday, Jan. 4. The governor outlined challenges […]
A-Slope expands race venue at Pico
Three-year campaign dedicated to Anne and Joe Jones doubles race-training capacity, adds snowmaking By Polly Mikula A-Slope at Little Pico snowmaking campaign celebrated its completion with over 100 community members attending the dedication ceremony, Saturday, Jan. 6. The campaign was […]
MVSD to increase budget without penalty
Act 127’s new weighting formula, allows up to 10% increase with 5% cap on the equalized tax rate; rising property values aren’t capped By Curt Peterson and Polly Mikula Courtesy Ben Ford, MVSU The chart above show the projected FY25 […]
Judge rules former Woodstock coach’s speech wasn’t violated in termination
Submitted By Katy Savage Most of a former Woodstock Union High School snowboard coach’s claims that his free speech and due process rights were violated against the school board, superintendent and state were denied by a U.S. District Court judge […]
Residents voice concern about projected tax hike
By Curt Peterson The Woodstock Town Select Board hosted a public information session on Dec.19 in part to quell growing fears over an anticipated hike in state and local taxes. Ben Ford, finance chair of the Mountain Views Supervisory […]
With grit and grace, she rose above
Courtesy U.S. Ski & Snowboard Stratton Mountain snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis, pictured here in 2019, has won more than 30 World Cup events and six overall championships. Stratton Mountain Olympic snowboarder Jacobellis rises after a fall to rewrite her life […]
Old Windsor farm gets a new life
Submitted Emily Macrae stand among marijuana plants at Sunkissed Farm. By Curt Peterson For some time now the buzz in Hartland and Windsor has been “What are all those huge tunnel barns across from […]
VFFC makes progress to reopen Farmers Hall
Installation of new floor underway in Farmers Hall, part of the contamination cleanup process The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) is moving towards the reopening of Farmers Hall. “We are very excited to be installing the new floor,” […]