By Ethan Weinstein KILLINGTON—After 28 years teaching at Killington Elementary, one wouldn’t blame Melissa Knipes for burnout. She teaches kindergarteners — 5-year-olds — an age when some still ask for help in the bathroom while others have graduated to chapter […]
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When is a meeting not a meeting?
By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board met as planned on Aug. 24, but the get-together was quickly converted to a “non-meeting” in the words of Select Board member Jim Haff. Haff, as a Killington representative on the Windsor Central […]
Appalachian Trail protected in Killington
Conservation of 629-acres on both sides of the National Scenic Trail ensures natural character, recreational access and critical wildlife habitat The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced the protection of 629 acres surrounding the Appalachian […]
Raise a lemon-infused toast
Tart and tangy, lemon-based flavors are hard to pass up. Citrus can help cleanse the palate between courses, but it also can be a refreshing component in beverages. Anyone who has enjoyed a tall glass of lemonade on a warm […]
A dressed-up side full of flavor
Lighter fare is in season every summer. Salads may dominate menus, while vegetable-rich side dishes can dress up barbecues, brunches or outdoor buffet meals. Spinach not only packs a nutritional punch, it can add flavor to any dish. According to […]
No bull about it, last Sunday’s dual slalom was a mudfest
Photos by Paul Holmes Grass turns, ruts, logs and loose dirt: Mountain bikers challenged each other down the trails at the U.S. Open Next Gen Dual Slalom at Killington Resort, July 18.
Scott vetoes rental registry
Housing bill included statewide inspection system for short- and long-term rentals By Xander Landen/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott on Friday, July 2, vetoed legislation that would have set up a rental registry and statewide system to enforce property safety standards. The governor […]
Sotheby’s comes to Killington amid influx of homebuyers
By Katy Savage A new real estate office is coming to Killington as people continue to flock from the cities amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty officially opened its new office in the lobby of Mountain Green […]
At Mission Farm, “The Church is called to feed”
By Ethan Weinstein After a 40-year hiatus from farming, Mission Farm in Killington is working the land once again. Their goal: address the community’s needs through food and faith. Led by Executive Director Reverend Lisa Ransom and “Farm Priest” Reverend […]
Killington Select Board sets 2022 tax rate
By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board met on the afternoon of June 30 and set the official FY2022 municipal tax rate: $.5382. In the 2020 Town Report, the municipal tax rate had been estimated at $.5425, slightly higher than […]