Sewer rates Town Manager Seth Webb reviewed the financial standing of the Alpine Drive and Route 4 sewers as well as proposed rates for 2015. He also reviewed an updated capital plan for each system which estimates the overall costs of the systems, their expected lifetimes, and the major repairs anticipated over the next decade.…

RUTLAND – Whether offering a farm stay experience, farm stand, pick-your-own operation or barn tours for groups, many Vermont farms are turning to agritourism, education and direct sales to supplement their farm income and increase profits. On April 7-8, farmers, agricultural service providers, educators and others interested in exploring agritourism opportunities came to Rutland for…

RUTLAND — Want to know what the future holds for building new electric transmission lines in Vermont? Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) will hold two public input sessions — April 8 and 15 — to share the findings and receive feedback on the draft 2015 Vermont Long-Range Transmission Plan. The plan's central purpose is to identify…

“Bumpers” battle it out during a previous Mogul Challenge, in their quest for glory and bragging rights. A sunshiny bluebird day made for soft snow, and great goggle tans! By Robin Alberti Saturday, April 11 — KILLINGTON — The highly anticipated competition and on-snow party returns to Bear Mountain on Saturday, April 11. Whether you’re an amateur…

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Courtesy of Kim Jackson Students construct the set of “Peter Pan, Jr.,” the last performance for students at the Bridgewater Village School, as it consolidates with Pomfret for the next school year. April 8 and 9 — BRIDGEWATER — For more than five years, the students at the Bridgewater Village School, under the direction of music teacher…

Submitted Members of House Blend perform their particular talents, part of a 23-singer assembly opening the music season at the Old Firehouse in Tinmouth. Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. — TINMOUTH — House Blend is an assembly of 23 veteran singers from Vermont and New Hampshire, devoted to the collective exploration of the many styles of mostly…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre and Brittany App CELTIC THUNDER & PEKING ACROBATS April 10 and 12 — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland welcomes the Peking Acrobats on Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. followed up by world renowned singing sensation and the darlings of PBS stations nationwide, Celtic Thunder with their “Very Best Of Tour” on…

Courtesy of Castleton Downtown Gallery Shown is a painting by Ruth Hamilton that is part of an exhibit hanging in Castleton Downtown Gallery. Friday, April 10 at 6 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of Vermont artist Ruth Hamilton running from April 1 through May 2, with an artist…

Courtesy of Green Mountain College REHOBOTH WELSH CHOIR Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — The Green Mountain College Choir will host the Rehoboth Welsh Choir (Côr Cymraeg Rehoboth) in concert on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. on campus in Ackley Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.   The Rehoboth Welsh Choir…

Courtesy of Brandon Music WILL WOODSON AND ERIC MCDONALD Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Music presents the dynamic duo of Will Woodson and Eric McDonald on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Joining them will be special guest Tim Cummings. Woodson and McDonald are known as two of the finest young proponents of…

Saturday, April 11 — RANDOLPH — Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler announced this week that auditions for its fifth annual summer pride theater festival will be held on the morning of Saturday, April 11, at Chandler Music Hall. Actors from ages 15 –51 are again needed for this festival, which will continue VPT’s tradition of presenting multi-generational…

Courtesy of Chaffee Downtown Create a watercolor painting using coffee to paint, with Kleng T. Walker, in Chaffee’s Sip N’ Dip class. Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — Chaffee Downtown offers a Sip N’ Dip painting class on Sunday, April 12 from 2-5 p.m. with Kleng T. Walker. The class will be held at…

Courtesy of West Pawlet Fire Dept. Ashley Woods and Carolann Herbst, future members of the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department wish everyone to know that the fire department breakfasts are “yummy!” Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — On Sunday, April 12, a pancake breakfast will be held at the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire…

Courtesy of Compass Music and Arts Center Young participants of CREATE 1 camp proudly display their own creation. Monday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m. — BRANDON — Following a very successful arts camp called CREATE 1, Compass Music and Arts Center offers a second opportunity for young people to create and have fun. CREATE 2 is a spring…