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,…

Semi-annual community meeting focuses on future growth, return of events By Polly Mikula KILLINGTON — On Tuesday, Oct. 19, community members gathered at Killington’s Grand Hotel for the semi-annual update from the resort, town and Killington Pico Areas Association (KPAA) — part of the One Killington initiative to bring the community together. Attending such a…

By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board unanimously authorized execution of a contract engaging White + Burke Real Estate Advisors, Inc. to shepherd the town’s application for approval of a tax increment financing (TIF) district, pending approval by the town’s legal counsel. Approval as a TIF district would provide funding for infrastructure improvements that would…

Developer says ‘but for’ town's investment in infrastructure ski village is too costly, water tests put seven businesses on ‘do not drink orders’ By Polly Mikula The town of Killington is facing costly infrastructure limitations but the solution could prove to be a boon — for current businesses, new developments and town and state coffers…

By Curt Peterson The Killington Planning Commission discussed creating a “new town center” on Killington Road on Feb. 3. Its hope is to qualify for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) from the state, a program by which the town might “claw back” education taxes paid because Killington is designated a “gold town.” According to commission member…

By Rep. Jim Harrison On Jan. 6, the Vermont Legislature convened for the start of the 2021-22 biennium. Normally the first week has its share of tradition, as well as some pomp and circumstance, with the swearing in of all 180 lawmakers along with the State’s constitutional officers and the Governor’s Inaugural address, which are…