The past few days have seen flood devastation throughout Vermont, a stark reminder of what the state experienced from Tropical Storm Irene a dozen years ago. The “Vermont Strong” slogan showed that Vermonters were resilient and would persevere to […]
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National Guard tours Killington
By Polly Mikula Frank Pastor and Patrick Hemenway, two members of the state’s National Guard Response Force (NGRF), toured damages in Killington, Monday, July 17, with Selectman Jim Haff. “Our job is to be the liaison between the state […]
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Hartland swimmer finishes in top 10 in 5 events
This past weekend, July 14-16, 2023 Paul Foley, 9, of Hartland competed with the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in the NE BGSC LCM 10&U Championship swim meet held at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The NE BGSC LCM […]
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Swanson named new police chief in Woodstock
The Woodstock municipal manager and the Village Board of Trustees have selected Joseph Swanson as the next police chief for the Woodstock Village, serving 900 residents. Swanson, who was sworn in July 14, grew up in Woodstock and currently […]
Local News, Obituaries
Patricia A. Mattson, 81
Patricia A. Mattson, 81, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2023, at her home in Barnard, Vermont. She was born on April 1, 1942, in Queens, New York, the daughter of Thomas and Katherine (Gillespie) Harkins. She grew up […]
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Property owners, contractors warned about culvert replacements, specs
By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board called an Emergency/Special Meeting inspired by repairs by residents following the recent storms. Some property owners’ culverts are within the town right-of-way, and selectmen want to warn that any culvert they install […]
Local News, Uncategorized
VFFC has plan for contamination
VFFC has plan for contamination By Katy Savage The winter farmers market in Rutland is slated to return to the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) this fall, as organizers work to remedy contamination issues. A partial corrective action plan for […]
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‘It’s farming in Vermont’
Farmers discouraged by flood, but resilient, as recovery work begins By Katy Savage Rebecca Ruplin woke up at 2 a.m. Monday, July 10 to the sound of pounding rain outside her window. “There was basically a waterfall coming down […]
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Town of Killington secures 70 acres for workforce housing
By Polly Mikula The town of Killington closed on a 70-acre piece of land off Nanak Way on Friday, July 7, for $700,000. The purchase is part of the town’s ongoing Killington Forward initiative, which, in addition to building […]
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Hartland town manager search begins
Hartland town manager search begins By Curt Peterson Following a brief public interview and an executive session on July 5, the Hartland Selectboard voted unanimously to contract with Tom Yennerell of Municipal Management Services in Springfield to assist the board […]