By Mike Polhamus, VTDigger Residents’ worries over pesticide use by a mosquito-control district in Rutland County have Vermont Law School clinicians asking the state to hold off on issuing a permit allowing application of chemicals that kill adult mosquitoes. Some residents who live within the Brandon-Leicester-Salisbury-Goshen-Pittsford (BLSG) Insect Control District say the “adulticide” chemicals the district…

Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—International recording artist and performer Woody Pines will be performing live at the Chaffee Arts Center in Rutland on Thursday, April 5. Starting at 7 p.m., Pines makes his Chaffee debut with a solo performance. This will be the second installment of a new music series at The Chaffee, that will continue the…

Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Peter Shea for a talk on his new book, “The New Atlas of Vermont Trout Ponds: A GPS-Compatible Guide.” The book includes regional maps, stocking information, boat access descriptions, wild trout populations, and more useful information for the Vermont angler. Peter Shea…

Saturday, April 7, 6 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—The Chittenden Day Committee is again hosting a community dinner on Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the North Chittenden Grange Hall, 3 Lower Middle Road. Known as the fireworks dinner, because it raises funds for the fireworks on Chittenden Day, this meal is a hearty one with turkey and ham with…

Friday, April 6, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Compass Music and Arts Center’s new exhibit “Barn Art” is a collection of works from 31 different artists in celebration of these functional, yet stunning, architectural gems — Vermont barns. The exhibit runs April 6-June 16, with an opening reception on Friday, April 6, 5-7 p.m. The different ways in which these 31…

Thursday, April 5, 6 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—A new evening workshop, “The Art of Stained Glass,” will be led by local artist Karen Deets at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center beginning Thursday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Throughout four weekly sessions, participants will explore and learn the basics of glass art, while experiencing the interplay of light and…

By Katy Savage RUTLAND—Congressman Peter Welch said his constituents are frustrated by the lack of progress in Congress and the apparent lack of agreement between legislators. Welch said he’s also frustrated. Welch, D-Vt., of Norwich, spent Monday, April 2, in Rutland. He took questions from about 25 people at the Phoenix Books for a Congress in…

By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger A landmark bill that would make a series of significant changes to the state’s gun laws has received final approval from Vermont’s General Assembly. Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, says he intends to sign that bill as well as two others that introduce new gun control measures. The passage Friday, March…

Friday, April 6, 7 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—The Slate Valley Museum is pleased to announce artist Richard Weis will open his contemporary art exhibit “Of Time and Place” on First Friday, April 6 between 7-9 p.m. The show will run through May 27. The show is both globally influenced and culturally diverse in content. While assembling this exhibition, Weis had time to…

RUTLAND—To support the ongoing growth of entrepreneurship in Rutland County, the Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) partnered with the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) and Berkshire Bank to offer a free 10-week business planning course to 17 emerging entrepreneurs in Rutland County, with extended training through a unique mentorship program. The course is being…

By Julia Purdy PITTSFORD—The fourth Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing on the application to build a Dollar General store on Plains Road in Pittsford village convened Monday, March 26, in two segments: a site visit and a presentation indoors at the Lothrop School gym. Both were open to the public. ZBA chair Stan Markowski opened…

By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—At 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, the Killington Select Board came out of executive session to announce the termination of Deborah Schwartz from the position of Town Manager “without cause.” The board unanimously approved the motion. There was little discussion. Board Chair Steve Finneron explained that “Under the contract there’s…

By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—About 30 people attended a special Select Board meeting Wednesday, March 28, for a presentation by Brown Golf Management (BGM). The meeting was held at the Sherburne Memorial Library at 5 p.m. It was the second time the town of Killington has brought BGM in for help. The first time was in the…

By Anne Galloway, VTDigger Hundreds of gun activists swarmed the State House lawn Saturday afternoon, March 31, to protest the passage of S.55, legislation that puts sweeping new restrictions on gun use in Vermont. Republican Gov. Phil Scott has promised to sign the bill into law. During the rally, participants formed two lines on the sidewalk…

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