Killington

By Greta Solsaa/VTDigger As Killington celebrates the 50th anniversary of its recreation center, some residents are pushing to make a skate park a new permanent fixture of the town’s summer offerings.  The town crafted its recreation master plan to holistically determine how to best use its resources to serve residents in the future, Recreation Department Director Emily Hudson…

By Curt Peterson Killington’s new five-member Select Board tackled a long agenda Monday evening, June 23. It’s second meeting as an expanded board saw new leaders emerge. Patrick Cushing was unanimously elected board chair at the last board meeting, June 9, and Bill Vines was elected vice-chair June 23. Jim Haff the only long-term board…

Killington Parks and Recreation Department is still accepting registrations for the Fourth of July Parade and the inaugural Pie Baking Contest. The theme for this year’s parade is “50 Years of Johnson Recreation Center.” “Gather your friends, colleagues, and family and enter as a float or walking group,” said Emily Hudson, town rec director. “All floats…

Two local graduating seniors were recently honored by the Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC). GKWC Treasurer Lisa Magliano presented the annual awards, each worth $1,000, which recognize one student for academic achievement and another for exceptional community service. Killington resident Joffre Legayada received the 2025 Sherburne Academic Scholarship, awarded to a Killington or Pittsfield student…

RUTLAND—The Killington Classic, a popular and fast-growing golf event organized by Foreplay Golf Company, will get a new name and a prestigious new home in 2025. Rebranded as the Green Mountain Classic, the tournament will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, at Rutland Country Club, one of Vermont’s top-ranked golf courses. Foreplay Golf co-founders and…

KILLINGTON — With a hopeful nod to clearer skies after a rainy May, the Killington Recreation Dept. is preparing for a summer packed with activities, events, and community connections. The Johnson Recreation Center will serve as the hub for the town’s seasonal offerings, with programs for all ages beginning in mid-June. Johnson Recreation Pool opens…

Mission Farm accepted a national recognition at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference in Boston on June 6. Mission Farm was honored for its thoughtful integration of land and spirituality, earning the Sacred Landscape Award for the creation of the “Odeon,” a stone amphitheater designed as a community gathering space in Killington. The Sacred…

Josh Reed  Josh Reed has moved into the role of communications manager. Reed has been part of the Killington team since 2021, most recently serving as a ticket and reservation supervisor, where he was recognized for his thoughtful leadership and commitment to the mountain. Reed has over 20 years of sales and marketing leadership experience…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editors’ Note: This is part of a series on factors that enabled Killington to become the Beast of the East. Information is from author interviews for the book Killington, “A Story of Mountains and Men.” The rapid learning with GLM was made possible in part by the use of top-of-the-line equipment.…

June 7—KILLINGTON—Two family-friendly events are set to draw crowds in Killington on Saturday, June 7. First up is the annual Touch-a-Truck event at Sherburne Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids and adults alike can get up close with vehicles from the Killington Police and Fire Departments, GMP, Killington Auto, Town Garage, Regional Ambulance, Deer…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editors’ Note: This is part of a series on the factors that enabled Killington to become The Beast of the East. Quotations are from author interviews for the book “Killington, A Story of Mountains and Men.” The most radical development at Killington was to experiment with the short ski and a…

By Polly Mikula On Wednesday, May 28, Killington residents will head to the polls to vote on who will fill two new seats on its Select Board. Voters approved expanding the board from three to five members on Town Meeting Day. Bill Vines and David McComb are running for the two-year seat while Jon Wysocki…

Staff report Progress is well underway on the Superstar chairlift replacement project, Killington Resort reported in its May 22 Insider Blog post. “We have completed removal of the old chair, including removing the chairs, haul line and towers and completed demolition of the top and bottom lift terminals and operator enclosures,” the resort stated. “We…

KILLINGTON—A new nonfiction book focuses on extraordinary teens making a real-world impact, including a familiar face for readers in the Killington area. “Gen Z Teens Take Action: Stories of Circumstance, Passion, and Opportunity,” by author Kelli Peterson, features a chapter on Pippa Scott, a Killington Mountain School senior and founder of the nonprofit Ride for…

KILLINGTON—Temporary paving of East Mountain Road is delayed due to weather until Tuesday, May 27. The area will remain gravel until then, and is open to all traffic.  Please get in touch with the Killington Public Works Director, Abbie Sherman, at 802-712-4243 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns.