Ludlow, Brandon, Cavendish and Hartford awarded planning grants Four municipalities in Rutland and Windsor Counties were among 29 towns awarded planning projects totaling $598,997, Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development announced, March 24. The […]
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Forest school proposal seeks new site
By Brett Yates Public opposition has led the would-be founders of a nature-based preschool in Chittenden to seek out alternative locations in town for their plan. They now describe their initial target, the North Chittenden Grange Hall, as “a backup […]
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Hartland town manager receives public rebuke
By Curt Peterson Hartland Town Clerk Brian Stroffolino surprised the Select Board on March 20 reading a statement accusing a town employee of “abusive, aggressive, disrespectful, threatening, violent and vulgar behavior on many occasions,” which “created a toxic workplace environment.” […]
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Gryphon Building to get new apartments
Mark Foley, Jr. is renovating the upper floors of the Gryphon Building in Rutland to create 10 one or two bedroom apartments. Gov. Phil Scott announced Wednesday, March 22 that Foley was one of six recipients of $860,000 in tax […]
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Woodstock Village eliminates auditors
Staff report Woodstock Village eliminated its elected auditors in a 16-2 vote at the annual Village meeting on March 21 in favor of hiring a public accountant or auditing firm to review finances. Though the Village has elected auditors, this […]
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Two local elementary school principals honored
By Katy Savage Two teachers from Rutland county have been named principals of the year by the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA). Christy Coloutti of Northwest Primary School in Rutland and Debbie Alexander of Lothrop Elementary School in Pittsford were among […]
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RRMC moves to symptom-based masking
Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) relaxed the universal masking requirements that have been in place since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic on Monday, March 27 and moved to symptom-based masking. “Symptom-based masking is for people who have any […]
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Pat Keeley, 95
Glenna (Pat) Keeley of Woodstock, Vermont, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully on March 25, 2023, of natural causes. She was 95 years old. Pat Keeley spent her entire life in Newport Rhode Island where she and her husband […]
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John M. Bruno, 80
John M. Bruno, 80, died Sunday March 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1942 in Torrington, Connecticut, a son of John and Helen (Pormbjak) Bruno. He graduated from Torrington High School in […]
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Crowds pack in to celebrate history of Pico
By Karen D. Lorentz On March 24, a standing room only crowd learned fascinating highlights on Pico’s history, ranging from its opening and unique position of women having operated it to the area’s ski patrol, ski club, and racing programs […]