Submitted William “Bill” Lucci Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) announce the appointment of William “Bill” Lucci as program director of The Hub CoWorks on Thursday, Jan. 25. Most recently, Lucci was the assistant director for adult technical […]
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Fire destroys Neil home in Killington, several pets perished
By Polly Mikula KILLINGTON — A fast-burning fire rendered one of the oldest houses in Killington a total loss early Wednesday morning, Jan. 24. The Neil family lived at 202 Old Route 4, tucked away above Kent Pond on a […]
For the Greater Good: The Rutland Community Cupboard is an essential humanitarian resource
“Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think,” said Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Many Killington-area residents and visitors are familiar with a popular fundraising event for the Rutland Community Cupboard (“the Cupboard”) that features local […]
Hartland town budget increases 6.4%
Submitted By Curt Peterson The Hartland town budget and warning are set for the March Town Meeting. Interim Town Manager and Finance Director Martin Dole said a copy, including proposed budget figures, will be mailed to residents shortly. The proposed […]
Voters will be asked to support 75 acres for conservation
By Curt Peterson The Hartland Conservation Commission will be adding an article to the 2024 Town Meeting warning, asking voters to approve “setting aside” funds for part of possible purchase of approximately 75 acres near the Three Corners village center. […]
State reaches $2.3 million settlement to fund remediation of former dry cleaner in Hartford
Submitted Attorney General Charity Clark announced Monday, Jan. 22, a $2,350,733 settlement with the estate of a former owner of a dry cleaner site, resolving over a decade of litigation with the state. The settlement resolves claims brought by the Attorney […]
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports celebrates record-setting 2023
Courtesy vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, a leading nonprofit in the adaptive sports industry committed to providing year-round sports and recreational opportunities to people with disabilities, recently announced that 2023 marked a historic year […]
Free Covid tests are available locally
Town offices in Bridgewater, Killington, Ludlow, Plymouth and Pomfret will receive 1,000 free Covid tests by the end of the week. The Ludlow Fire Dept. and First Stop Ski Shop in Killington will also have some available. Maxwell Elles, the […]
David Francis Minard, 78
Submitted David Francis Minard Nov. 9, 1945-Jan. 7, 2024 In the quiet early morning of Jan. 7, 2024 our father passed peacefully, on the knoll with family by his side. He was born on Nov. 9, 1945. As daylight […]
Leopold “Poldi” Pfeifenberger, 82
Submitted “Poldi” Pfeifenberger Leopold “Poldi” Pfeifenberger III, 82, passed away at his home on Dec. 31 surrounded by family and friends, as any entertainer would love to have timed properly. Pfeifenberger was born in Salzburg, Austria on April 19, 1941, […]