Dear Editor, ARC Rutland Area, an organization that works with citizens with developmental disabilities and their families (short for Advocacy, Resources and Community) wants to say “Thank you” to Rutland Lodge of Elks #345 for again having sponsored a Valentine […]
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Opinion
Chris Bianchi asks Killington residents for support, pledges continued consensus-building and progress
Dear Editor, It’s now been six years since Killington residents first elected me, Chris Bianchi, to the Select Board and I’m asking for voters’ support again as I seek re-election at Town Meeting this March 3. It’s been an honor […]
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KPAA proposal offers win-win for budget; gets town out of event planning
Dear Editor, I’d like to touch base on your question 5 in the Q&A. Part of the question asked what specific things I propose cutting from the budget, my answer was to implement the proposal from the KPAA, which includes […]
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Killington Energy Committee seeks approval for Article 4 efficiency measure
Dear Editor, One of the projects being undertaken by the Killington Energy Committee, at the request of our town manager, is the replacement of the balance of the Killington walkway’s metal halide light fixtures with energy-efficient LED fixtures. Previously we […]
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Cutting prison education is shortsighted
Dear Editor, The Community High School of Vermont (CHSVT) is the fully licensed and accredited high school and vocational training and certification program for inmates in Vermont’s corrections system. For many students, it is the only opportunity they will have […]
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Insurance companies too often limit needed care
Dear Editor, My name is Jessica Moore. I live in Burlington and have lived in Vermont all my life. I became a nurse because I wanted to help people, but the real world of health care is far from what […]
Opinion
Governor Shumlin deserves support
Dear Editor, The next session of the legislature starts in a few weeks. There was a very clear message that education and property taxes had reached the limit of Vermonters’ ability to pay. They want action to solve this problem. […]
Opinion
Property tax resolution
Editor’s note: The following is an open letter addressed to Vermont cities and towns. Killington is the only town in both Rutland or Windsor County to pass such a resolution. Dear Editor, I am writing today to let you know […]
Opinion
Herb Russell receives recognition from SVCOA
Dear Editor, I wanted to pass along my thoughts on Herb Russell, State Representative for City of Rutland. I met him recently at my Stepdad’s funeral and was so impressed by the things he’s done for the city, but most […]
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Rutland county residents display holiday lights
Dear Editor, This is one of my favorite times of the year. As a child I always enjoyed looking at Christmas displays. I still have vivid memories of the big plastic Santa in his sleigh being pulled by reindeer that […]