Award is part of state’s $4 million in Brownfield Revitalization Funding Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development announced Friday, Nov. 3, that the state is committing $4,058,184 from the Vermont Brownfields Revitalization Fund that promotes the productive reuse […]
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Killington Resort to open, Friday, Nov. 3
Day one reserved exclusively for Killington, Beast 365 and Ikon Passholders Killington Resort will kick off the 2023-24 winter season at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, becoming the first resort in Vermont to open for skiing and snowboarding. […]
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100 Skellies carry on iconic Rutland tradition
By David Davis Skellies pose for group shot in front of the Howe Center before the parade begins. For decades, the Skellies have been entertaining the Rutland area community under the leadership of Gary Meitrott, owner of Drum Journeys […]
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Ludlow Rotary honors revered teacher Heidi Baitz
At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Ludlow Rotary Club surprised Ludlow Elementary’s long time sixth grade teacher, Heidi Baitz, by presenting her with its annual Vocational Service Award. Baitz, who retired in June, thought she was going to a […]
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Preparing for winter: Okemo swap is around the corner
By Karen D. Lorentz With cooler temperatures and leaves falling, skiers and snowboarders know winter is just around the corner. But before the snow arrives and the lifts spin, you’ve got to make sure you’re ready! Do you have […]
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Killington considers cannabis retail zoning
By Curt Peterson The Killington Planning Commission voted to present “Cannabis Establishments Zoning” regulations for the Select Board’s consideration and possible adoption at Town Meeting in March 2024. Prior to a vote the planning commission will also hold a public […]
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Mountain Views Supervisory Union recovers funds from recent electronic fraud incident
On Aug. 16, 2023, the Mountain Views Supervisory Union, which serves students from Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading and Woodstock, was targeted in an electronic fraud scheme, according to a news release shared by the district, Oct. […]
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Killington Resort and Great Gulf pledge $700K to support workforce housing
By Brooke Geery A $700,000 check was presentedto the Town of Killington by Killington Resort in partnership with Great Gulf at the community update Oct. 19. KILLINGTON—Killington Resort in partnership with Great Gulf announced it will donate a total […]
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Remembering Jeffrey Cushing, 73
It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the death of a great guy, Jeffrey Cushing. Jeff Cushing was 73, a resident of Killington Vermont, who peacefully passed away on Oct. 22 surrounded by loved ones. […]
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DC’s Batman sculpture unveiled downtown
“It took far longer than expected, but today we are thrilled to bring Batman back to Rutland,” organizers of the Rutland Sculpture Trail said as they unveiled a marble sculpture inspired by Batman and Rutland Halloween Parade […]