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Zoning for retail cannabis in Killington discussed at public hearing
January 10, 2024
Submitted Cannabis retail stores could be coming to Killington if voters approve the measure on Town Meeting Day, March 5. The Killington Planning Commission held a public hearing Jan. 3 to establish zoning that would limit where retail stores can be. The commission proposal allows cannabis stores only on Killington Road…
Gov. Scott outlines priorities: safety, affordability, and housing
January 10, 2024
By Glenn Russell/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott arrives in the House chamber to deliver his State of the State Address before a joint session of the Legislature at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Thursday, Jan. 4. The governor outlined challenges and opportunities for the state in the coming year. And having already started working with…
A-Slope expands race venue at Pico
January 10, 2024
Three-year campaign dedicated to Anne and Joe Jones doubles race-training capacity, adds snowmaking By Polly Mikula A-Slope at Little Pico snowmaking campaign celebrated its completion with over 100 community members attending the dedication ceremony, Saturday, Jan. 6. The campaign was dedicated to the life, leadership and legacy of Vermont ski racing pioneers Anne an Joe…
MVSD to increase budget without penalty
January 10, 2024
Act 127’s new weighting formula, allows up to 10% increase with 5% cap on the equalized tax rate; rising property values aren’t capped By Curt Peterson and Polly Mikula Courtesy Ben Ford, MVSU The chart above show the projected FY25 tax rates for each district town; the $1.5984 rate in the first row is the…
Hartland names new town manager
January 4, 2024
By Curt Peterson Hartland has a new town manager. John Broker-Campbell, 44, was officially appointed Tuesday, Jan. 2, with a salary of $92,000 and full benefits. “John clearly demonstrated that he has the skill set, experience and enthusiasm to be a successful town manager for Hartland,” Select Board chair Phil Hobbie said in a website…
Hartland names new town manager
January 3, 2024
By Curt Peterson Hartland has a new town manager. John Broker-Campbell, 44, was officially appointed Tuesday, Jan. 2, with a salary of $92,000 and full benefits. “John clearly demonstrated that he has the skill set, experience and enthusiasm to be a successful town manager for Hartland,” Select Board chair Phil Hobbie said in a website…
Skiing with disabilities
January 3, 2024
Submitted Skiing presents challenges to all skiiers. By Tony Crespi At the top of Killington’s Skyepeak a skier smiles. An onlooker appears apprehensive. Another skier gasps. Sadly, such reactions are not uncommon: this skier has one leg and one ski. For those not fully aware of the kind of skiing options open to…
Living the Dream: Thriving in survival mode
January 3, 2024
Living the Dream By Merisa Sherman Last week was probably one of the most difficult ski weeks I have ever experienced in my life. I’ve skied in that much precipitous weather for one day, maybe two. But an entire week of water pouring off the brim of your hood — this was a week…
The Movie Diary: Not fast enough
January 3, 2024
By Dom Cioffi Once the presents were opened, the wrapping paper was discarded, the food was served, the dishes were cleaned, the relatives had exited, and the decorations were taken down, my wife and I sat in our living room and discussed the holiday. We both agreed that it was an exceptional year, but also…
The Outside Story: Thundersnow: A rare type of winter storm
January 3, 2024
By Colby Galliher It’s deep in winter, and a nor’easter is dumping snow outside. In between the howling winds you hear a boom! Maybe a heap of snow fell from the roof, you think, or a giant icicle crashed from the eaves. A few minutes later, another boom pounds through the blizzard’s gales. It’s closer…