PROCTOR — As the residents of Proctor are aware, the ground water from the Field Street Well is very hard compared to the surface water the town had been receiving from the Chittenden Filter Plant. The Selectboard looked into the […]
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Rutland and Bennington County human resources groups merge
RUTLAND — Two groups affiliated with the Society for Human Resources Management recently received approval from the State of Vermont and the Society of Human Resources Management to form a new Chapter called the Green Mountain Human Resources Association, Inc. […]
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Okemo named among best places to work in Vermont
LUDLOW–On March 26, Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced the Best Places to Work in Vermont for 2015. Okemo Mountain Resort was ranked fourth in the large-business category, climbing three spots since earning honors for the […]
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Castleton to vote on new town infrastructure plans
CASTLETON — Castleton folks are considering a couple of changes in its infrastructure: whether to approve building a new police station and whether to buy the Village School building. The police station vote will take place on May 12. Two […]
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Killington Select Board meeting highlights
Sewer rates Town Manager Seth Webb reviewed the financial standing of the Alpine Drive and Route 4 sewers as well as proposed rates for 2015. He also reviewed an updated capital plan for each system which estimates the overall costs […]
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Two-day conference in Rutland explored agritourism opportunities
RUTLAND – Whether offering a farm stay experience, farm stand, pick-your-own operation or barn tours for groups, many Vermont farms are turning to agritourism, education and direct sales to supplement their farm income and increase profits. On April 7-8, farmers, […]
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VELCO seeks public input for Vermont Long-Range Transmission plan at meetings April 8 and 15
RUTLAND — Want to know what the future holds for building new electric transmission lines in Vermont? Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) will hold two public input sessions — April 8 and 15 — to share the findings and receive feedback […]
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News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke GMC helps develop innovative study tour POULTNEY—Green Mountain prof Philip Ackerman-Leist has spent the current academic year working with sustainable agricultural leaders at other Vermont colleges and the Vermont Council on Rural Development to create the first […]
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Over 60 boxes of food collected at Okemo for local food shelf
Courtesy of BRGNS Okemo volunteers Sarah, Heather, Dan and Michelle collect food from skiers at the Okemo base lodge on March 29. LUDLOW — On Sunday, March 29, Okemo held their annual Cares and Shares spring food drive. On a […]
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News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Electric car owners with “range anxiety” find relief RUTLAND—With the weather’s cooperation, Rutland’s electric car drivers may have the convenience of a public car charging station available. Installed on Cottage Street near West Street, the new Freedom […]