Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced on Sept. 30 that a judge has dismissed a Rutland gym’s countersuit against the state of Vermont over the governor’s pandemic-related executive order. The gym, Club Fitness of Vermont, had tried to argue that the State of Vermont should pay damages to the gym, which closed from late March through…

Mentor Connector launches community challenge to meet needs The Mentor Connector strives to make Rutland County the best community for youth, but they can’t do it alone! Over 65 youth are waiting for a mentor so throughout the next 3 months, The Mentor Connector is conducting a dynamic mentor recruitment campaign, 100 Mentors in 100…

Gifts crush GMP Food Challenge goal Responding to a desperate call for help, the greater Rutland community is providing nearly $30,000 to the Rutland Community Cupboard, surpassing the goal of the Green Mountain Power Food Challenge. “This event and these donations could not have come at a better time,” said Rebekah Stephens, executive director of…

Large spray-painted sign on Route 4 deemed an ‘eyesore’ that sends the wrong message By Polly Mikula Killington town zoning administrator Preston Bristow sent a notice of sign violation to Milos Nemec, owner of the former Hemingway’s building on Route 4 along the Sherburne Flats on Monday, Oct. 5. The letter was addressed to Nemec…

By Curt Peterson Killington Town Clerk and Treasurer Lucrecia Wonsor delivered some good news to the Select Board at its Oct. 1 special meeting — the amount of education taxes due to the state from the town has been reduced by about 3% as the result of an error correction. Wonsor told the Mountain Times…

Killington Pico Area Association is proud to announce the launch of the Real Killington Bucks program, which will benefit businesses in Killington and its surrounding towns that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. From Oct. 12 through Nov. 12, individuals who spend $30 or more at participating businesses and ask to use Real Killington…

By Curt Peterson While partnerships have long been pursued to benefit the town of Killington and Killington Resort, the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed partnerships in new directions. According to Amy Laramie, communications and guest experience manager for Killington Resort, and Sarah Newell, recreation director for the town, residents and visitors alike have benefited from a…

By Katy Savage As the 167-year-old Woodstock Pharmacy filled its final prescription on Saturday, Oct. 3.  Plans to bring a new pharmacy to town are underway. High Mountain Corporation, which owns Rutland Pharmacy, Ludlow Pharmacy, River Street Pharmacy in Springfield and Springfield Pharmacy, is coming to the Ottauquechee Health Center on Pleasant Street in late…

By Katy Savage High school games have been underway since Gov. Phil Scott announced schools could enter phase three of reopening on Saturday, Sept. 26, but the atmosphere is different. There are no award ceremonies or concession stands and there are less student spectators as districts follow the state’s 150-person limit on group gatherings. Some…

By Polly Mikula At a special media briefing on Monday, Oct. 5, Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, said the health dept. is investigating an outbreak of Covid-19 at Champlain Orchards in Shoreham. There were 26 cases associated with the outbreak, Monday, with one more added Tuesday.  Contact tracing is now complete for those known cases,…

Vermont’s early voting period is underway Secretary of State Jim Condos distilled his election guidance to three words Monday, Sept. 21. “Seal, sign, and send!” he said in a statement announcing the start of the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election. By Wednesday, Oct. 7, all Vermonters should have received a ballot. If…

Enter to win a new Freeflow Hot Tub or other great prizes! Allen Pools and Spas’ annual raffle to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is underway. This year, you can win a Freeflow hot tub, two Killington lift tickets (a $260 value), a $100 gift certificate to Hannoush Jewelers, a $100 gift certificate to Awesome Graphics, one Upper Valley…

by Melinda Myers Add a bit of flavor and health benefits to your main course with some homegrown garlic.  This vegetable has been used for thousands of years as both food and medicine.  Today it is credited with fighting heart disease, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and boosting the immune system while fighting cancer. Grow…

Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth answers questions on Article 1 short term rental registration What is a short-term rental? A short-term rental, sometimes called home-sharing or a vacation rental, is a rental of a home or apartment for periods of less than 30 consecutive days. Killington’s proposed zoning bylaw change would not require registration for short-term…

To hear the pitter-patter of rain on the roof of the tent or that faint trickle of water running down the fly and outward from your head can be wonderful. The soothing sounds of raindrops carry you off to sleep, like a baby being rocked by its mother. Snuggling deeper into your sleeping bag to…