Dear Editor, On March 7, the voters of Killington will be asked to authorize up to $47 million in funding for the Killington Forward initiative. These funds will support construction of a pipeline to develop a municipal water system that […]
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Prediction: ‘Article 5 will pass 3:1’
Leading up to Town Meeting, Killington Select Board believes residents understand the crucial need for water and road upgrades By Polly Mikula After the year-plus it took to get the town of Killington qualified as a TIF district to finance […]
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Nine join 100 Day Club on 100th day
By John Everett Killington Resort celebrated nine guests with perfect attendance on Day 100, Friday, Feb. 25. Pictured are Brandon Westburg, Leif Anthony Terjesen, Robert Berman, Bob Barrington, Patti Westburg, Young Namkung and Laury Gilliam. Missing from the photo are […]
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Audit to be conducted on student behavioral problems
By Katy Savage The Windsor Central Supervisory Union (WCSU) board voted unanimously Monday, Feb. 27 to conduct an audit at each school as student behavioral problems run rampant. Around 40 people attended the special board meeting, which lasted about 3 […]
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Okemo: Innovative vision, entrepreneurs lead to success
By Karen D. Lorentz One of the nation’s most successful ski resorts since the 1990s, Okemo, like many mountains, had humble beginnings. The vision of its founders, the approaches to problem solving, and the hard work of its leaders, however, […]
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Nine candidates seek six Aldermen seats
Nine candidates are vying for six two-year seats on the Rutland Board of Aldermen on Town Meeting Day, March 7. Four of the candidates — Joe Barbagallo, Thomas DePoy, William Gillam and Carrie Savage are incumbents. The — Sherry Prouty, […]
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Town of Killington plans for growth
Voters asked to approve budget, purchase/renovation of new town hall and TIF bond for municipal water and road reconstruction By Polly Mikula Killington voters will be asked for approval on three budgetary items on Town Meeting Day, March 7. Article […]
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Inside the new Six Peaks Village
By Brooke Geery Editor’s note: This article was first published on Killington Resort’s “Insider Blog,” Feb. 22. Minor corrections have been made for accuracy and clarity. The vision of a village at the base of Killington Resort predates most of […]
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Five candidates run for Rutland city School Board
Five candidates are seeking four three-year terms on the Rutland School Board of Commissioners on March 7. Incumbents Kevin Kiefaber and Cathy Solsaa are running against newcomers Mary McDonald, Heather Hauke and Ryan Carney as Alison Notte, the chair of […]
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Pittsfield voters asked to consider municipal tax increase
By Brett Yates Pittsfield’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 is smaller than the previous year’s, but the amount to be raised by municipal taxes has gone up by about $100,000. “We had more surplus money last year than we […]