KILLINGTON — The Killington Select Board has decided to hire an interim town manager to ensure a smooth transition. After executive session Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Board unanimously appointed long time Director of Planning and Zoning Administrator Dick Horner to the […]
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Career opportunities look good for graduates of GMC’s management program at Killington
Courtesy of GMC Students at Killington School of Resort Management (KSRM) share a laugh while studying in the dorm. By Karen D. Lorentz It’s the time of year when high school juniors and seniors start thinking about college and careers. […]
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Rolling up and down Killington, a cross-discipline bike event
By Polly Lynn The Killington (Up &) Down Hill Roll was held Sunday, Oct. 11. The event saw approximately 75 riders compete in teams of three with an uphill, cross-country and downhill portion. “It was definitely pretty grueling, especially the […]
Obituaries
Remembrance: Robert Fenner, age 83
Former Killington selectman Robert Fenner passed away Oct. 11, 2015, at his home in Brownsville, Vt., after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on April 24, 1932 in Elizabeth, N.J., the son of George and Bertha (Thomas) […]
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Killington Town Manager Seth Webb steps down after six years
Select Board begins search for replacement By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — Killington Town Manager Seth Webb announced Wednesday, Oct. 7, that he was stepping down after being recruited to a new position in the private sector. Webb has been with the […]
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Report identifies top 32 local community economies as flood risks
Brandon and Woodstock receive detailed analysis and recommendations On Oct. 6, Governor Shumlin announced the release of the final report on the Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative (VERI), identifying Vermont’s top 32 communities where economic activity and associated infrastructure are at […]
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Rutland doctor to run for lieutenant governor
By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org Dr. Louis Meyers, a Rutland physician, intends to mount a campaign for lieutenant governor as an independent. “This is my first foray into politics, and obviously it would be considered a long shot,” Meyers told VTDigger […]
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Bicyclist from Texas collapses on Route 4, dies
KILLINGTON—On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. Rutland State Police and Killington Rescue responded to a report of an unconscious man who had suffered a medical emergency while riding his bike on Route 4 in the town of Killington. […]
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Four guns stolen from West Rutland residence
WEST RUTLAND — On Oct. 6 members of the Vermont State Police responded to a call from 140 Marble St. West Rutland for a reported burglary. Resident Kevin Withington, age 36, advised that between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 […]
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Chief answers questions about Killington Fire Station and Department
Staff report KILLINGTON — The Fire Department facilities review committee and Select Board support building a new fire department. In order for voters to understand the current need, Killington Fire and Rescue is hosting four open houses every Tuesday from […]