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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…

By Greta Solsaa/VTDigger Chittenden property owner John Gerlach has been found in contempt in the latest development of an ongoing legal battle with Mountain Top Resort. The May 22 decision came after Gerlach removed a rope barring access to one of the resort’s cross-country trails. The dispute began last summer when Gerlach and his wife, Debra, relocated two of…

A memorial visitation for Richard T. Godfrey, Jr. ( July 8, 1928 - Feb. 12) will be held at the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, Vermont, on Friday, June 20, from 3-5 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Thompson Senior Center.

The graveside service for Howard Barbash, who passed peacefully on Dec. 6, 2024, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Riverside Cemetery in Killington.  He will be laid to rest in his beloved home of Killington. Arrangements are with the Aldous Funeral Home.

Pittsford Village Farm will officially break ground on the renovation of its historic farmhouse on June 19, marking a significant milestone in a multi-year effort to transform the nearly 150-acre site into a regional resource for community connection, early childhood education, and affordable housing. Located at 42 Elm St., across from Kamuda’s, Pittsford Village Farm…

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…

The Vermont Natural Resources Council announced the latest grant recipients for the Small Grants for Smart Growth program, May 27. Grantee selections are made on a rolling basis. The committee chose the Bridport Housing Task Force, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), and the South Burlington Energy Committee to be awarded a combined $6,750 in the most recent…

2025 marks a significant milestone for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont (BBBSVT), which is celebrating 50 years of empowering youth through meaningful, one-on-one mentoring relationships across the Green Mountain State. Founded in 1975 through Youth Services, BBBSVT has matched thousands of “Littles” with caring adult “Bigs,” fostering relationships that help young people realize their…

By Curt Peterson A convoy of haying equipment and workers started out from Braintree on Monday, May 26, to harvest 47 acres across from Harpoon Brewery for landowner John McGrail of Shepherds Brook Farms. Their journey was cut short when a 20-foot tall, 27-ton self-propelled John Deere forage harvesting machine, avoiding collision with an oncoming…

By James Kent Just 10 minutes north of Rutland, tucked into the hills of Pittsford, Camp Sangamon offers a summer camp experience that feels like it stepped out of a storybook—treehouses, blacksmithing, sailboats on a shared pond, and cabins dating back to the 1950s. Since 1922, boys from across the country have spent their summers…

Community Health at 71 Allen St. has opened a new eye care clinic in Rutland, enhancing local access to comprehensive vision services for individuals and families in the region. The clinic is part of Community Health’s broader effort to provide high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. The new facility will offer a wide range of…

As part of Vermont’s 250th anniversary observances, the Fair Haven Historical Society continues to celebrate the life and contributions of one of the state’s most notable founding figures, Matthew Lyon. The Society has launched a series of educational and community engagement efforts throughout the spring to highlight Lyon’s impact on the town and the early…

Recently, Rutland Regional Medical Center’s education and clinical excellence team and nursing shared governance honored four extraordinary nurses with the DAISY Award. The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation was started in Glen Allen, California by family members of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a little-known but not…

The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation announces the installation of 15 new roadside historic sites markers for 2025. These iconic green and gold markers allow places and people to come alive, sharing glimpses into the history of our Brave Little State. To date, there are 335 markers placed throughout Vermont.   “The Vermont Roadside Historic Site Markers…

By Polly Mikula The agenda was jam-packed at the final Mountain Views Supervisory Union (MVSU) board meeting of the school year, Monday, June 2. The nearly 3-hour meeting covered a spectrum of issues, but two will have far-reaching implications for the district’s future: namely, the impact of education funding reform on the district’s budget and…