By Polly Mikula Rutland Free Library has drafted a memorandum of understanding to purchase the former College of St. Joseph administration building, including the Giorgetti Library, with plans to move from its current location downtown within the next year. “We’re […]
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BROC announces award recipients
At the recent annual meeting of BROC Community Action the 2020 Community Action Recognition Award recipients were announced. Those awarded were: Richard Wobby Since 2005 Richard Wobby has been a driving force behind the Wheels For Warmth initiative. The concept […]
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Battle over Estabrook Road rental
By Curt Peterson On Dec. 1 the Killington board of health voted unanimously to pursue a public health order (PHO) regarding an alleged septic system failure 287 Estabrook Road, a short-term rental property belonging to Killington Mountain House LLC (KMH) […]
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Student raises funds to restore Jewish cemetery
High school senior Netanel Crispe is raising funds to restore and preserve the oldest Jewish known cemetery in Vermont, though many Vermonters are completely unaware of its existence. The East Poultney Jewish Cemetery was first purchased by the Poultney Jewish […]
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Mission Farm baker to retire on farm
By Susan Durant Tim Owings and the Mission Farm Bakery have been part of the charm of Mission Farm for the past 23 years. Many a passerby remembers when the bakery was also a café offering simple fare for locals […]
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Ski clubs ponder future amid postponed training
By Polly Mikula and Katy Savage On Friday, Dec. 4, Governor Phil Scott announced that the season for youth winter sports would continue to be postponed due to surging Covid cases in the state. Scott originally announced the ban Nov. […]
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Cavendish Community fundraiser is a success
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, the Cavendish Community Fund held what is hoped to become an annual event. According to Fund president Doug McBride, the drawing, held at Crow’s Bakery in Proctorsville, was for several arts prizes and capped off […]
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Help RCHS exceed its $12,000 matching challenge
Generous Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) supporters have offered to donate $12,000 if the community will match it by Dec. 31, 2020! What a great opportunity to help the homeless animals in Rutland County. Every dollar helps and before you […]
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Trout are on the rise again in the Battenkill, a river prized by anglers
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger On the flanks of the Green River in southwestern Vermont, the site of an environmental group’s next restoration project is easy to spot. Near Sandgate’s town offices, the river, traveling west, takes a 90-degree turn to the south. […]
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Poultney awarded grant to promote livability for all ages
Three Vermont communities have each received $3,000 in grants from AARP Vermont to jump start Winter Placemaking demonstration projects that focus on creating public spaces and streets that are safe and accessible for everyone. Proposals from Burlington, Wilmington and Poultney […]