By Sarah Mearhoff/VTDigger The long-suspected rumors are true: Vermont’s U.S. Rep. Peter Welch is launching his campaign for the U.S. Senate. The Democrat announced early Monday, Nov. 22, that after 14 years in the 435-member House of Representatives, he wants to jump to the more senior chamber, vying for the seat soon to be vacated…

Killington receives positive snow control for Audi FIS Ski World Cup races to be held Nov. 27-28 On Nov. 17,  Killington Resort announced that it had received a positive snow control announcement from FIS (International Ski Federation), the governing body of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. According to FIS: “This is to inform you…

By Ethan Weinstein BRANDON—About 150 people — some from hours away — weathered the cold and rain on the Brandon town green to support Paul Dame, the newly elected Vermont Republican party chair, and to protest the Biden presidency at Saturday’s “Let’s Go Brandon” rally. “Everybody here today, are you guys ready to make a…

This fall schools from around Vermont came up with names for VTrans snowplows in their local maintenance district. From creative and clever, to cute and silly, here are the new names of VTrans plows that will be serving their communities this winter. Each school will be visited by their newly-named plow on Wednesday, Nov. 17…

State answers frequently asked questions about program designed to spur development through investment in public infrastructure What is a tax increment financing district? Geographically, it is a district, created by a municipality, where public infrastructure is required to encourage private property development. Financially, incremental tax revenues generated by the private property development within the district…

By Ethan Weinstein Kovalesky has skied over 100 days at Killington for the last nine years, and this season he hopes to make it an even 10. The Mountain Times talked with him about his history at Killington, some of the stand-out memories at the Beast, and what skiing means to him. Mountain Times (MT):…

By Katy Savage After much anticipation, the state rolled out Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 on Monday, Nov. 8. More than 200 students traveled from around the state to attend one of the first clinics at Riverside Middle School in Springfield that Monday. Most of the children and parents who attended said…

By Lola Duffort and Sarah Mearhoff/VTDigger After eight terms and nearly five decades in office, U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy is retiring. He announced his decision during a press conference at the Statehouse Monday morning that was attended by members of the media and his supporters, including his wife, Marcelle. “While I will continue to serve…

By Ethan Weinstein Following a week of record cases, Gov. Phil Scott will call the Legislature back for a special session, allowing them to pass a law granting municipalities to install local mask mandates — but only on his terms. Scott called his decision an “olive branch” and a “compromise.” Vermont currently has the fifth…

With Vermont’s 16-day rifle deer season beginning Saturday, Nov. 13, officials at the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) are encouraging the public to use caution and to be visible and mindful of their surroundings in the coming weeks. Saturday marks the opening day of the white-tailed deer rifle hunt in Vermont, a lifelong tradition for…

By Curt Peterson Seniors at Woodstock High School asked the Windsor Central School District (WCSD) board for help with a situation they feel is disruptive and reflects poorly on them and their school at the Nov. 1 district board meeting. Genevieve Morel, one of three students who represent their peers at WCSD board meetings, said…

Barstow Memorial School’s Grade 3 class exceeded its goal of collecting socks for those in need. Students had set a goal of collecting 450 pairs of socks to be distributed to homeless shelters, children in foster care and families in need. In the end, they not only exceeded but shattered that goal. When all of…

By Ethan Weinstein KILLINGTON—The line for the first chair of the season snaked well beyond the rope maze, stretching up the stairs and onto the grass at K-1 on Friday, Nov. 5. The mass of chilly smiles — braving the cold, bluebird November morning — waited impatiently, more than eager to load the gondola then…

"Winter starts when we say so," Killington Resort says, and that time is almost here. The Beast will be kicking off the 2021-22 winter season on Friday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. As usual, Day One will be reserved for our most loyal guests: Killington season passholders, Express Card, Beast 365 and Ikon Passholders. Express…

It’s the first step in a major infrastructure plan to support Killington Village, Killington Road and affordable housing development By Polly Mikula The Killington Select Board approved a Public Infrastructure Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Letter of Intent (LOI) at their regular meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 2. The letter was signed by Chet Hagenbarth, town manager,…