Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Area poets will read from a newly published collection of their poetry on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5– 6 p.m. at the Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock, Vermont. The event is free. (They will reschedule in the event of rain). Stick around at 6 p.m. for the trumpet sounds of…

Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout Central Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. I-91 Hartland – Motorists will see lane reductions Northbound and Southbound, with reduced speeds enforced in the work zone for bridge replacement operations. Bethel – The bridge along VT 12…

The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) was recently awarded a Restart VT regional marketing and stimulus grant from the VT Dept. of Tourism. In collaborating with joint applications from its community partners around the region including Chester, Londonderry, Ludlow and Weston, these individual grants were maximized from just $10,000 each to $40,000 benefitting…

By Curt Peterson Killington Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth announced changes for using the town transfer station at 2981 River Road last week at the regular Select Board meeting. The new rules apply to residential users only – commercial regulations will be announced later, Hagenbarth said. Starting Nov. 1, transfer station hours will be 8 a.m.…

Governor Phil Scott waited until after 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 to officially announce action on a range of bills, including the Legislature’s bill to create a regulated cannabis market in Vermont, which will be allowed to go into law without his signature. The new law establishes a Cannabis Control Board that will be responsible…

By Curt Peterson RUTLAND—Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County hosted a ground breaking ceremony at a new city project Sunday, Aug. 4. The house, owned by the city, had suffered a major fire a year ago. The city razed it and donated the lot to Habitat for Humanity for $1, according to Eric Solsaa, the…

A property owner in Pittsford has filed an Act 250 to demolish a vacant two-story home and build a 7,200 square-foot retail store in the village. The permit, filed July 23, includes the development of 33 parking areas, sidewalks, signage and landscaping. The 2.7 acre property at 40 Plains Road, has seen almost two decades…

By Julia Purdy Callum Smathers, 12, a student at Rutland Intermediate School, can explain all about the Rutland Area Robotics program to the uninitiated. The Mountain Times caught up with him at the robotics event at the Rutland library Saturday, July 20. The event was held in conjunction with the moon rocks exhibit celebrating the…

By Polly Mikula KILLINGTON—On Friday, July 26, a Lakota helicopter and three Vermont Army National Guardsmen landed on the fields behind the Johnson Recreational Pool in Killington. Over a dozen day campers greeted the three Army National Guard pilots. “Only some of the kids knew that the helicopters were coming to see us,” said camp counselor Jody…

By Curt Peterson Killington Planning Commission members were surprised by the large attendance at their July 24 meeting. People showed up out of concern of short term rental regulations. “The Planning Commission wasn’t even going to discuss short-term rentals at this regular monthly meeting but the news that a draft [proposal] exists traveled fast and…

The playoffs are underway and two teams are already out: the Karrtel and Sushi Rolls. The latter is a bit of a shock since they were the three seed and last year's runner-up. The Clear River Tavern is the first team to punch its ticket to the Championship. The Clear is returning for the first…

Philip B. Swanson, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 17 . Swanson was born on April 13, 1952 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Swan and Carola (Vitarius) Swanson. Swanson attended and graduated from Johnson State College, in Johnson. It was here that he fell in love with the state, made friends that would last…

  John M. Lorentz of Shrewsbury died on July 12 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. His beloved family was by his side. Born in New Jersey to Fred and Marie Lorentz, John grew up loving rock ’n’ roll. During his teens and 20s, he played saxophone and sang in…

Killington Resort broke ground on its new K-1 Base Lodge on Tuesday, July 16, upon receipt of final permitting. The new, 58,000 square foot lodge, which will be 21,000 square feet larger than the previous lodge, is slated to open for the 2020-21 winter season in time for the 2020 Audi FIS Ski Women’s World…

The Clarendon Select Board doesn’t want marijuana coming to town. The board unanimously passed an ordinance at its Monday, July 22 meeting prohibiting marijuana dispensaries from establishing. The ordinance would prohibit the sale of marijuana. Those who violate the ordinance could be fined $800. “We don’t want (anybody) to sell marijuana in town,” said Clarendon…