John Russell appointed new board chair of VEPC
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) and the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) announced May 8 John Russell would be the new chair of the Vermont Economic Progress Council. John Russell was first appointed to the VEPC Board […]
Tax incremental financing (TIF) is a tool to inspire development through public-private partnerships. Click here to keep up-to-date on how TIF is being used in Rutland County.
Covid levels remain ‘low’ as the state stops reporting PCR testing data
By Kate O’Farrell/VTDigger Vermont’s Covid-19 community levels remained “low” this past week, the state Dept. of Health reported Wednesday, March 1, rounding out the month of February with consistently low community levels. The number of cases, hospital admissions and people in Vermont hospitals […]
Vermont Habitat Stamp raises $450,000 for conservation in FY 2022
The Vermont Habitat Stamp raised $221,337 in 2022 and leveraged a $228,567 federal match, totaling just under $450,000 for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s land conservation and habitat improvement efforts, according to a news release from the Agency of Natural Resources […]
Fawns are arriving; leave them alone, urges F&W
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up. Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second […]
Killington Softball League prepares for season
Are you ready for some softball? The Killington Softball League is preparing for the upcoming spring/summer season. If you’re interested in forming a team, sponsoring a team, playing on a team or you played on a team last year, please contact […]
Plant CSI: Solving crimes with plants
By Jodi Larison Plant materials have been used to solve crimes on television shows, in books and in real life. The use of plant materials in solving crimes is called forensic botany. Plant materials that have been utilized in solving […]
