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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Nine candidates seek six Aldermen seats
Nine candidates are vying for six two-year seats on the Rutland Board of Aldermen on Town Meeting Day, March 7. Four of the candidates — Joe Barbagallo, Thomas DePoy, William Gillam and Carrie Savage are incumbents. The — Sherry Prouty, […]
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 […]
Inside the new Six Peaks Village
By Brooke Geery Editor’s note: This article was first published on Killington Resort’s “Insider Blog,” Feb. 22. Minor corrections have been made for accuracy and clarity. The vision of a village at the base of Killington Resort predates most of […]
Five candidates run for Rutland city School Board
Five candidates are seeking four three-year terms on the Rutland School Board of Commissioners on March 7. Incumbents Kevin Kiefaber and Cathy Solsaa are running against newcomers Mary McDonald, Heather Hauke and Ryan Carney as Alison Notte, the chair of […]
Pittsfield voters asked to consider municipal tax increase
By Brett Yates Pittsfield’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 is smaller than the previous year’s, but the amount to be raised by municipal taxes has gone up by about $100,000. “We had more surplus money last year than we […]
Chittenden may shrink elected government at Town Meeting
By Brett Yates Vermont towns have a long tradition of electing their public servants, including some who occupy positions to which, in other parts of the country, they’d usually be appointed or hired instead. But in an era of waning […]
Woodstock to decide on listers
By Curt Peterson Woodstock voters will decide on a $7,681,341 budget on Town Meeting Day, March 7. Major items in the budget include $2,254,023 for highways, $1,402,577 for ambulance department expenses, $622,430 for the fire department and $446,103 for police. […]
Vermont State Police responds to crash involving Amtrak train, tractor trailer in Sharon
Vermont State Police troopers and members of DMV Enforcement responded to a collision between an Amtrak train and a tractor trailer on Quarry Road near Route 14 in Sharon. No injuries have been reported in the crash, which occurred at […]
James L. Kohnowich age 74
James L. Kohnowich died on Jan. 22, 2023. He was born in Saddle Brook, New Jersey on Dec. 23, 1948, to John and Julia (Thompson) Kohnowich. He is survived by his children Katie and John (Jenna); grandchildren Asher and Lilah; […]