By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON – Following a special meeting on July 22, Killington’s board of selectmen decided to support the placement of a new AT&T cell tower in the Pickle Barrel Nightclub parking lot on Killington Road. However, there are […]
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Local group boycotts Mac’s stores
By Robin Alberti In mid-June Don Pitaniello, 58, of Rutland, thwarted a robbery at Mac’s Convenience Store at 145 North Main Street in Rutland by drawing a gun on a knife-wielding robber Sunday night, June 15. He was subsequently suspended […]
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Interim VTC President Dan Smith shares his vision
By John Flowers MIDDLEBURY — As newly appointed interim president, Dan Smith has set progressive goals over the next year to help Vermont Technical College better establish its niche in higher education, while attracting a higher number of applicants. The […]
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Human interaction with bears is on the rise, wildlife officials say
Photo by Gillian Stippa By Katie Jickling, VTDigger.org There has been an uptick in the number of black bear sightings in the past few weeks, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reports. Mark Scott, Director of Wildlife, estimated that the […]
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Okemo summers are increasingly successful, the resort reports
Okemo summers are increasingly successful, the resort reports By Karen D. Lorentz In 1996 when Tim and Diane Mueller were interested in developing Jackson Gore, they cited several reasons for expanding Okemo Mountain Resort. In addition to adding more beginner […]
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Killington select board reviews report on fire department facilities, options to renovate considered
KILLINGTON — On Tuesday, July 8, the Killington Selectboard held a special meeting at 10 a.m. to review the professional report on the town’s Fire Department facilities. Architects Dore and Whittier were hired by the town to review the Fire Department […]
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MSJ announces appointment of Sarah Fortier as new principal
RUTLAND – Mount Saint Joseph Academy of Rutland is proud to name Sarah Fortier as its new principal. Fortier brings a wealth of experience to the position, including having served as the dean of students and teacher for Mount Saint […]
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New stats show Rutland police calls down 25 percent
By Cristina Kumka RUTLAND — Preliminary statistics from a data expert working for the Rutland City Police Department show that calls for service since the start of this year are down 24.9 percent compared to the same time last year. […]
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Hospital CEO’s memo suggests commercially insured will continue to shoulder more cuts
By Morgan True, VTDigger.org Vermont’s second largest hospital says its rates are likely to grow by 8.4 percent next fiscal year, because payments from government programs that cover health care services aren’t keeping up with inflation. In a letter to […]
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Killington town and resort discuss plan to repeal local option tax
By Cristina Kumka KILLINGTON — Town Manager Seth Webb recently outlined scenarios that might convince voters to repeal the town’s local option sales and use tax that flows $450,000 into town coffers annually. The Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) […]