The Local Solutions and Community Action Team established by Gov Phil Scott invites Windsor County residents to join a virtual forum, Oct 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. to connect with others in the county to share challenges and ideas for community recovery from […]
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Rutland Regional announces Housing for Health
On Thursday, Oct. 1, Rutland Regional Medical Center announced its Housing for Health fundraising campaign in partnership with the Rutland Housing Authority and its non-profit affiliate, Housing Initiatives Inc., to raise $150,000 to establish safe and supportive transitional housing in […]
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Judge dismisses Rutland gym’s challenge to governor’s executive order
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 […]
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100 mentors in 100 days
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 […]
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Rutland Community Cupboard receives $28,900 in donations
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 […]
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Owner cited for sign violation
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 […]
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Taxpayers get a small break
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 […]
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KPAA announces Real Killington Bucks to support local businesses
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, […]
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Town and resort create new partnerships during pandemic
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 […]
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Woodstock to get new pharmacy
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 […]