Staff report On Oct. 25, Windsor Central Supervisory Union (WCSU) Interim Superintendent Sherry Sousa wrote two emails to families in the district alerting them of a positive case of Covid-19 in the district and its effect on the community. After a positive diagnoses of Covid-19 was discovered on Saturday, Oct. 24, Sousa wrote. “Those who…

More elementary students will be taught in person Staff report On Oct. 23, Sherry Sousa, WCSU interim superintendent, announced that the district would move to Hybrid 2.0 — the next phase in the district’s plan for more in-person instruction— starting Thursday, Oct. 29. Based on recommendation from the districts elementary school principals and the Agency of…

Board issues six month temporary structure permits, without fees By Curt Peterson Killington selectmen has agreed on terms for “temporary structures” to accommodate pandemic-mandated social distancing in restaurants this winter. In a town that thrives on hospitality, the pandemic shut-down in March was crushing — and it continues to be a struggle, though summertime outdoor…

By Brooke Geery One of the most notable programs to came out of the federal CARES act in Vermont is Everyone Eats. Using $5 million in coronavirus relief dollars, the Southeastern Vermont Community Action Agency launched hubs across the state where those experiencing food insecurity could pick up restaurant-prepared meals a few times per week.…

Visitor policy in response to flu season and Covid-19 In order to ensure patient safety in response to growing Covid-19 infection rates throughout the Northeast, Rutland Regional Medical Center announced new visitor restrictions for the hospital and clinics. As of Nov. 2, visitors may not enter the hospital or associated medical clinics unless a patient’s…

By Erin Petenko/VTDigger Vermont’s Covid outbreaks have spread past single cases to broader community transmission, contributing to some of the highest case totals the state has had since spring, officials said at a press conference Tuesday, Oct. 27. An outbreak that began at an ice rink in Montpelier has now infected 57 people, many of whom…

By Polly Mikula Last week the new Killington Public Safety Building received its temporary dept. of fire safety certificate of occupancy, meaning the town’s fire, rescue and police departments could begin to move into their new headquarters, Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth explained. The new building on Killington Road is just over a mile north of…

By Katy Savage In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, some towns are nixing traditional trick-or-treating and creating new Halloween activities. While popular traditions, like the 60-year-old Rutland Halloween parade, which draws crowds of 10,000, being canceled, businesses and organizers have partnered to create socially distanced events, including candy drive-thrus and costume parades. Rutland Rec. Superintendent…

By Merisa Sherman Anticipation coincides with the rumble of the engine, as you switch from the pavement onto one of Vermont’s gravel roads. It’s past foliage, so reddish-brown leaves line the sides of the road like a rural sidewalk. Or it’s late spring and the leaves are their brightest green, weighing down the branches as…

By Scott Funk Remember when it was just the Good Humor® truck?  It would come pling, pling, plinging down the street and every kid on the block would run screaming, “It’s the ice cream man! It’s the ice cream man!”  He’d stop without completely pulling over to the curb, walk around to the side of…

By Dom Cioffi Like most teenagers these days, my son has an affinity for the popular music that dominates the charts. Thankfully, while I am forced to listen to the occasionally track by Yung Gravy and Juice World, he also appreciates plenty of classic rock staples from bands like the Eagles, Aerosmith, and the Beatles.…

By Dr. Glenn Molette Typically, the heart leads us and keeps us in various places throughout life. Most of the time people marry because at that moment that’s where their hearts have led them to be. For better or worse many people stay in marriages most of their lives because they have given their heart…

By Kevin Theissen When training to become a financial professional, much of our course work centers on the six critical areas of creating a financial strategy. Some recognize October as Financial Planning Month, so it’s an excellent opportunity to review those six personal finance areas. Cash Management: This is a broad topic that can address…

By Susan Shea A walk in the woods during fall is likely to reveal an array of forest fungi. Ranging from delicate, tan mini-umbrellas to fleshy, white softballs to foot-long, orange-yellow shelves growing out of rotten logs, they come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Fungi are critical to the health of the…

Did you know that you can drop off your redeemable bottles and cans at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) and help the animals?  Thanks to generous folks in our community, they have a dry and secure shed for supporters to drop off redeemable bottles and cans.  GE volunteers and 4 handy RCHS volunteers made…