Submitted By Polly Mikula Ben Ford, vice chair of the Mountain Views Supervisory Union (MVSU) board, and other leaders from MVSU presented plans for the proposed $99 million bond at the Killington Select Board meeting Monday night, as they have […]
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23 rescued from Killington’s backcountry in sub-zero temps
By Bob Giolito Volunteers search for missing skiers/riders via the Bucklin Trail in Mendon. By Victoria Gaither and Polly Mikula On Saturday, Jan. 20, multiple groups of skiers and snowboarders, including six juveniles (two of whom were 5 years old), […]
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Vermont Huts Association looks to expand outdoor offerings, partners with Vermont Adaptive
By Alissa Frame, UVM Community News Service Editor’s note: The Community News Service is a program in which University of Vermont students work with professional editors to provide content for local news outlets at no cost. For RJ Thompson, the […]
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Pittsford Village Farm gets new grant to undergo construction this year
By Katy Savage Courtesy Pittsford Village Farm| Architectural renderings of the planned renovation at Pittsford Village Farm, located in the center of Pittsford. Plans include a child care center in a portion of the 19th-century farmhouse. Baird Morgan has been […]
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Rutland’s CEDRR is one of 12 approved for GROW grant
Program supports relocation, recruitment, and retention of residents in Vermont On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) announced that 12 partner organizations were approved for grant funding from the inaugural Grants for Relocation Outreach Work (GROW) […]
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Zoning for retail cannabis in Killington discussed at public hearing
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 […]
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Gov. Scott outlines priorities: safety, affordability, and housing
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 […]
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A-Slope expands race venue at Pico
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 […]
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MVSD to increase budget without penalty
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 […]
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Judge rules former Woodstock coach’s speech wasn’t violated in termination
Submitted By Katy Savage Most of a former Woodstock Union High School snowboard coach’s claims that his free speech and due process rights were violated against the school board, superintendent and state were denied by a U.S. District Court judge […]