Dear Editor, With a national political conversation that seems to become more divisive and fragmented with each passing day, engaging locally to create meaningful and inclusive democratic change is as important as it ever has been. At moments like this, […]
Category: Letter
Letter, Opinion
Lisa Ryan introduces self as candidate for Alderman
Dear Editor, My name is Lisa Ryan and I am running for the Board of Aldermen in Rutland City. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University and master’s degree in mediation and applied conflict studies from Champlain […]
Letter, Opinion
Clarification on my stance on refugee resettlement
Dear Editor, I would like to make a clarification to Adam Federman’s article on the Rutland City Board of Aldermen candidates (Feb. 21-28). Mr. Federman incorrectly stated my “suggested” stance on humanitarian efforts in Rutland. My position on refugee resettlement has not […]
Letter, Opinion
Support the Regional Marketing Initiative
Dear Editor, As the owner of a local business, parent of two wonderful children and resident of Rutland, I am writing in support of our regional marketing initiative. The initiative has been created by a group of volunteers who have […]
Letter, Opinion
Beverly Anderson says “thank you” to the Killington Community
Thank you for your good wishes and your gifts and your presence in the celebration of my retirement on Sunday, Feb. 26. I was (and still am) overwhelmed by the participation of friends and family and neighbors at worship on […]
Letter, Opinion
Vote for proven economic drivers
Dear Editor, I am writing today to voice my support for two issues facing voters this March. 1) Allocating monies from the economic development fund for the 2017 Killington World Cup, and 2) repealing the sales portion of the local […]
Letter, Opinion
Killington keeps getting better
Dear Editor, It’s a great time to be part of Killington. This winter marks my 18th season as a business owner (of Sushi Yoshi) in Killington and my 21st season as a Killington Mountain pass holder. From a personal, recreational […]
Letter, Opinion
Vote “no” to repeal option tax until debts paid off
Dear Editor, The golf course owes the town of Killington $390,741.45 as of Jan. 31, 2017, even after paying the town $200,000 during the year for borrowing $361,737.53 in 2015. This number was a footnote on page 72 in the […]
Letter, Opinion
If you lived here you would be home now
Dear Editor, Before I moved to Killington in 1970, I spent several weekends a year skiing here as well as at other ski areas. I will never forget what happened on one occasion when leaving Killington when I saw a […]
Letter, Opinion
Allaire best choice for mayor
Dear Editor, On March 7 Rutland City voters choose our governing body for another two years. This year, especially, I ask everyone to think carefully for a moment before casting their vote. Rutland City needs a change of leadership! We […]