To help Vermonters stay up to date on the latest Covid guidance and information, Governor Phil Scott encouraged Vermonters to register for Vermont Alert (VT-ALERT), the state’s emergency notification system. “As Covid-19 continues to be prevalent in the state, Vermonters need convenient access to the information that will help keep themselves and their neighbors safe,…

By Merisa Sherman There is no time that simply awes like the first few days of winter settling into itself. Those snow covered days are plump and luscious, the beautiful fluffy world that we dream of when we say “powder day.” We imagine being wrapped in blankets, snuggled by the fire with a hot chocolate…

The Vermont Holiday Festival, produced by the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA), brought an estimated 1,200 people to Killington for a socially distanced light and music spectacular last weekend, Dec. 4 and 5. The event is one of two produced annually by the KPAA to both fundraise for the association, and to bring business to…

State says immunity is still months away By Polly Mikula Governor Phil Scott announced the arrival in Vermont of the first 1,950 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at the regular press conference Tuesday, Dec. 15. It was the first portion of the 5,850 doses expected to arrive in Vermont this week. The first doses…

The state of Vermont is experiencing a shortage of nurses and caregivers for both paid and volunteer positions and is calling on volunteers and professionals to do all they can to help. The Vt. Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) has contracted with TLC Home Care, a staffing agency based in Williston, to…

KILLINGTON— The Foundry at Summit Pond closed Dec. 12 due to a positive Covid case among it’s staff. It will remain closed until Friday, Dec. 18. The news was announced this past weekend. At 9 p.m. Dec. 11, Foundry posted on Facebook: “Today we received news that one of our employees tested positive for Covid-19.…

Governor Phil Scott and the Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced over $2.9 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards to 10 communities in seven counties and $243,853 in CDBG CARES Act funding (CDBG-CV) awards to eight communities throughout the state. DHCD awards approximately $7 million annually in competitive grants to…

Troopers from the state police Rutland barracks conducted a joint investigation with the Brandon Police Dept. in connection with six separate burglaries committed within a short time frame of one another. These burglaries targeted locations in West Rutland, Pittsford and Brandon. The investigation led to the identity of Cassandra Chasse from Brandon. On Dec. 8,…

By Curt Peterson On Dec. 7 the Rutland County Meals on Wheels program publicized its urgent need for volunteers to help package and deliver meals to their beneficiaries. The Killington route is particularly short of drivers. The Rutland program is served by Lindley Food Services and East Creek Catering Co. from their Belden Road location.…

From its opening in the 1950s, Mountain Meadows Lodge has become one of Killington’s most celebrated fishing and mountain tourist destinations. Now after two years of extensive renovations, the new lodge has re-opened its doors. This historic inn sits on the banks of Kent Pond in Killington. The new lodge offers guests a refreshing take…

By Brooke Geery If you haven’t downloaded the Killington app yet, don’t go skiing again until you do! Killington Resort has put together a useful electronic tool for its guests. Once you turn on tracking, the app monitors your activity at the resort and provides you with a report on your day, including how many…

Operation scheduled modified to five days a week For its 85th season, the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Suicide Six Ski Area will modify operations to prioritize the safety of its guests and employees. “The changes for the 2020-2021 ski season are a necessary shift to protect the health and safety of our patrons and employees,” said Tim Reiter,…

Pico Mountain is scheduled to open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. Cold temperatures all week have enabled snowmakers to lay down snow on top-to-bottom terrain serviced by the Golden Express and Summit Express Chair. Early season conditions may exist. Check the ski report for up-to-date information on available trails, as opening is weather…

The Sherburne Trails, located on Route 100N in Killington, will now remain open for the winter season, thanks to a new agreement with the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF). Previously, since its opening in 2015, the Sherburne Trails network has closed its gate to visitors each year on Dec. 15. This year, however, as more…

The Bowse Health Trust (BHT) committee recently announced funding for three local projects. This is the 25 year that BHT has awarded grant funds to collaborative community programs which measurably improve the health of Rutland County residents. The 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment identified significant needs locally in housing, mental health (including substance use), and…