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Robert L. Reilly (“Riles),” 80, of Manahawkin, formerly of Long Beach Island and Belmar, died Wednesday, Jan. 1. Bob was born in South Amboy, New Jersey, and moved to Belmar as a child. He graduated from St. Rose Grammar and High Schools, both in Belmar. He attended Mt. Hood College in Oregon, where he achieved…

By Brett Yates Municipal officials have long wanted to install a wheelchair-accessible ramp at the North Chittenden Grange Hall, and thanks to a recent grant from the Vermont Dept. of Buildings and General Services, they finally have the money to do it. But one last hurdle has emerged. The state’s Municipal Energy Resilience Program intends…

Three leading housing organizations—NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, Shires Housing, and Housing Trust of Rutland County—have merged to form Cornerstone Housing Partners, a new entity dedicated to expanding and maintaining affordable housing and homeownership services across Rutland, Bennington, and Addison counties. The newly combined organization will provide a comprehensive range of housing services, including affordable rental…

By Auditi Guha/VTDigger He was called the N-word. His head was compared to a chimpanzee’s skull. A banana was waved at him with comments about him looking like he needed it. His arm was drawn on with a dark marker with remarks about how it could not be seen on his skin. Comments and memes…

The Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) announced Friday, Jan. 24, that the Agency of Natural Resources, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Water Quality Division has awarded the RRPC a contract to administer water quality improvement programs in partnership with the 11 Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) across the state of Vermont. Funded through the 604(b) Water Quality…

By Polly Mikula A first look at the Town Meeting Day ballot was presented at the Killington Select Board meeting, Monday, Jan. 27 — and there were some surprises with two contested races, two bonds and an article to change the governing structure of the Select Board.  The first article on the ballot asks voters…

Rutland City police officers Matthiew Razanouski (left) and Sean Olsen (right) stopped by the Last Cup Cafe at 87 State St. in Rutland on Sunday, Jan. 26, for morning coffee.

By Curt Peterson Hartland Winter Trails (HWT) has two 50th birthday events coming up — a concert with refreshments featuring Andrew and Noah Van Norstrand starting at 7:30 this Friday, Jan. 24, at Damon Hall, and a new format tiki-torch night event across from the firehouse from 2-8 p.m. on Feb. 8. In 1974 Henry…

Cobra Gymnastics, in Rutland, is off to a fantastic start for its 13th season as a competitive program. It was voted the 2024 Xcel Vermont Club of the Year under USA Gymnastics for the third year in a row and continues to promote a healthy and quality competitive program for athletes age 6-18 in the…

As winter enthusiasts continue to embrace uphill travel at Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, resort officials remind guests of the importance of following designated routes and safety protocols. Uphill travel—whether by skinning or snowshoeing—offers an invigorating way to experience the mountain, but adherence to the resort’s policies is essential for ensuring the safety of all…

By James Kent Brent Dickinson, a veterinary practice manager from Merchantville, New Jersey, is no stranger to Killington or the infamous Sherburne Pass. His family still owns a condo at Mountain Green, which they’ve had for over two decades. Dickinson graduated from Green Mountain College and was a Poultney volunteer firefighter before moving back to…

By James Kent Last week, The Mountain Times ran a story about a Trump/Vance banner affixed to an abandoned poll sign on a vacant lot next to Godnick’s Grand Furniture. Readers wanted to know if this sign, a replacement to a similar Trump/Vance sign that appeared prior to the Nov. 7 election and was added…

With the New Year came great news for continued progress at Pittsford Village Farm (PVF).  At the last PVF board meeting of 2024, the board unanimously voted to accept the Rutland County Parent Child Center’s (RCPCC) application to operate an Early Childhood Education center at the PVF Farmhouse, once renovations are complete. After receiving the…

George William Hodulik was born on Feb. 22, 1926, on Walnut Street to parents Justin and Angela Hodulik of Dunellen, New Jersey. He was raised on Walnut Street with his two sisters, Helen and Josephine, and brother, Henry.  George passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12. He is the last of his generation. George attended St.…

Lifelong Rutland City resident Tom Donahue announced his candidacy for the Rutland City Board of Alderman on Jan. 8.  Donahue is a former Alderman and was president of the board before going to work for Mayor Jeff Wennberg as director of community development for the City. Subsequently, Donahue headed the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce…