Newcomer Chuck Claffey widely defeated incubment Patty McGrath 202-110 votes at Town Meeting Day Tuesday, March 5. McGrath has lived in Killington for 28 years and served as selectwoman for six. She said earlier contention on the board is no longer an issue and the town is moving toward fiscal sustainability. She wants to continue…

  By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board presented plans for the proposed new Public Services Building at a special meeting in the fire house Tuesday, Feb. 26. On March 5 voters will be asked to authorize borrowing up to $4,775,000 to finance construction on a Killington Road parcel the town has already purchased. Chief Roth…

The new South Ridge Quad is here. The South Ridge Quad opened Wednesday, Feb. 7, replacing the South Ridge Triple, which was removed in 2011. The quad will improve the traffic flow from the north and south sides of the mountain and restore lift access to the South Ridge area. There will be an opening celebration…

The Killington Pico Area Association is hosting Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth and the Select Board for an informational meeting about the budget and ballot items Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. This is the first of two informational meetings. The board will hold a second informational meeting about the budget March 4 at Killington Elementary School.…

Police are investigating a threat at Green Mountain Union High School Monday, Feb. 4. Chester Police Chief Cloud said in a press release that had been directed against the school through Facebook. Cloud was working with the state police to investigate the situation. He said Tuesday morning that the person who made the threat lives…

Police are warning drivers that snow squalls are causing difficult roadway conditions Wednesday night. Snow squalls in many areas, particularly along Interstate 89 in central Vermont, are causing extremely limited visibility on the roads.  Blowing snow also creates icy conditions.  Motorists are asked to avoid unnecessary travel and to slow down and leave plenty of…

  Staff report Police said a 6-month-old girl was found dead at a day care in Rutland Thursday, Jan. 24. Rescue personnel found 6-month-old Harper Rose Briar of Pittsford unresponsive at the in-home day-care on North Street in Rutland after a 911 call around 3:15 p.m. Thursday. The child was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center, where…

Staff report As enrollment declines and costs rise, Green Mountain College in Poultney announced Wednesday it will close this spring after 185 years. President Robert Allen posted a note on the college's website Jan. 23. "We have not been able to assure the economic sustainability of the college," Allen wrote. "Financial challenges are impacting liberal arts…

POWDR and Danny Davis, Peace Park founder, X Games gold medalist, Grand Prix winner, Dew Tour champion, and U.S. Snowboard olympian, announced Jan. 22 that they have partnered to launch Woodward Peace Park in Killington next month. The partnership brings Woodward, a playground for progressive sports experiences and part of the POWDR portfolio, together with Peace Park (founded by…

UPDATE: Everett Simpson, the man suspected of abducting a woman and child in New Hampshire and then sexually assaulting the woman at a Vermont hotel, was taken into custody following a car chase Sunday evening outside Philadelphia. HARTFORD— The FBI, the Vermont State Police and the Hartford Police Department are actively searching for a dangerous man…

By Dom Cioffi A new year is upon us! The holiday stress has waned (except for the tearing down of all those Christmas decorations) and with it comes an opportunity to reset our psychological clocks to better focus on what lies ahead. For me, the holiday season offers a wonderful chance to embrace the celebratory…

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 5-6—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, offering programs and activities for all ages, is open weekends in January and February and vacation weeks, Feb. 16-March 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the Farm & Museum and discover Vermont dairying and learn about the development of the Billings Farm, still one of the best…

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Sky Blue Boys, a duo comprised of Willy and Dan Lidner, will perform at Wallingford Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The duo has built up a large repertoire of wonderful old ballads, parlor songs, heart songs and sacred numbers. Heeding their own musical instincts, the Sky…

Saturday, Jan. 5—RUTLAND—The Rutland Boy Scout Troop 105/112/120 is organizing a Christmas tree pickup on two Saturdays: Jan 5 and Jan. 12. This is the troop’s largest fundraiser of the year. To schedule a tree pickup, call 802-438-8721 or email rutalndbstreecollection@gmail.com. Donations are also accepted at pickup. Recent Eagle Scouts projects benefitting the local Rutland…

Saturday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA’s (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) first movie in 2019 will be “Born in China” coming to the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure film, “Born In China” takes an epic journey into the wilds of China where few people have…