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Chittenden recreation dept. requests budget increase

November 13, 2024
By Brett Yates The Chittenden Recreation Committee’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 prompted debate at a Select Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 11. Committee member Christian Stevens broke down the $6,500 request: $1,000 for equipment; $1,000 for trail maintenance; $2,000 for event-based insurance riders; $1,000 for “spontaneous events” and miscellaneous spending; and, for the…

Sherburne Killington Historians unveiled a new “Killington Communities” sign

November 13, 2024
A desire to share Killington’s  history at the Welcome Center resulted from one of their members visiting the Mendon Town Office and admiring the historic sign placement there. When they heard that, the most frequently asked question by folks at the Welcome Center was, “Where is the town?” The Sherburne Killington Historians engaged Awesome Graphics…

Killington Resort to open Nov. 14 for the 2024/25 season, ushering in a new era of Independence

November 13, 2024
Day one is reserved exclusively for Killington, Beast 365, and Ikon Pass holders  Killington Resort will kick off the 2024-25 winter season at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. This date marks Killington’s first season as an independent resort and skiers and riders can expect big things in the coming years.  Once again, Killington is the first…

World Premiere of ‘Truman and Nancy’ debuts at Barn Opera House

November 13, 2024
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The world premiere of “Truman and Nancy,” a one-act opera by acclaimed NYC composer William Zeffiro, will take place on Nov. 15 and 16 at the Barn Opera House in Brandon, Vermont. Inspired by the graphic novel “Capote in Kansas” by Ande Parks, the…

Vermont’s tabletop tradition thrives in Killington

November 13, 2024
By Nathan Douglas Gardner KILLINGTON — Each November, as Vermont’s landscape transitions from autumn’s vibrant hues to the quiet calm before ski season, the Killington Grand Resort transforms into the lively hub of Carnage Con. Held over the weekend of Nov. 1-3, the event marked its 27th annual gathering, one of New England’s longest-running conventions…

VFFC reopens Farmers Hall and welcomes the return of the winter farmers’ market

November 13, 2024
RUTLAND — The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) welcomed the community back into Farmers Hall on Nov. 2. “We are incredibly happy to host the Winter Farmers Market again in Farmers Hall,” said an enthusiastic Heidi Lynch, the VFFC’s executive director. During the renovation of the VFFC buildings at the former industrial site at 251…

Bridgewater Area Community Center, Childcare was awarded a two-year $200K grant

November 13, 2024
Header The Canaday Family Charitable Trust recently announced a two-year, $204,950 grant to fund projects that will enhance the energy efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency of the Bridgewater Area Community Center (BACC) and Bridgewater Community Childcare (BCC). After six years of transforming the historic Bridgewater Schoolhouse into a community center and childcare center licensed for 45…

Reporting election results

November 7, 2024
Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas reminds Vermonters of the importance of  seeking accurate results for the Nov. 5 general election — locally and nationally. For results in local and statewide races, visit: electionresults.vermont.gov.

Killington Grand Hotel sale sets new sales record

November 6, 2024
The most expensive interval ownership condominium in Killington was sold by Killington Pico Realty on Nov. 1, for $210,000–one of two interval condominiums in Killington to sell for more than $200,000 in the same week. For perspective, this same interval condominium sold just 16 months ago for $134,000. Krista Mosher and Jessica Posch of Killington…

Quarter Pounder packs a wallop

November 6, 2024
Dear Editor, There is a problem with our food systems. The recent E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has led to illness, hospitalization, and even death. The CDC, FDA, and other health agencies are investigating, with fresh slivered onions and quarter-pound beef patties as the suspected sources of contamination. This incident isn’t…

Doctors need more time with patients, not less

November 6, 2024
Dear Editor, Bruce Hamory’s recommendation to the Green Mountain Care Board to reduce doctors’ time with patients is completely off base. The report’s conclusion that the state will have enough primary care providers is based on primary care providers (PCPs) seeing three patients per hour, and many internists, who see more complex patients, currently see a…

Doing away with the Electoral College would make Vt’s votes matter less

November 6, 2024
Dear Editor, (In response to Matthew Cecere’s commentary, “The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact could give Vermont voters more impact”). I’m amazed to see an educator come out in favor of such a ridiculous concept, and to also be in favor of abolishing the Electoral College. No, the Electoral College is not perfect. But, it is…

Burdened by homelessness

November 6, 2024
‘Not in my backyard’ is hitting Rutland hard, solutions must be statewide By Alis Headlam Editor’s note: Alis Headlam, of Rutland, is a former educator and member of Project VISION. The “not in my backyard” syndrome has put the Rutland area in a very difficult situation. Rutland has become the go-to place for people who…

David Minard

November 6, 2024
11/09/45-01/07/24 Please join us to honor “One of the good guys” November 9th (his birthday) 1:00 p.m. Riverside cemetery Reception following at Sherburne Library

Rutland Beer Works brings the taproom experience to Rutland

November 6, 2024
By James Kent Something exciting’s brewin’ in the RU; take a brief jaunt west a couple of blocks from downtown Rutland to 136 Granger St., and you’ll find a cozy brewery nestled into this mixed-use neighborhood of residences and businesses.The brewery isn’t new to the neighborhood. Rutland Beer Works arrived on the scene nearly a…