News Briefs

Staff report Woodstock’s former police chief Joseph Swanson has filed a $5 million civil lawsuit against Municipal Manager Eric Duffy and five village trustees over his demotion from chief of police to patrol officer. In addition to Duffy, Seton McIlroy, the board chair; Jeffrey Kahn, the vice chair; and fellow trustees Brenda Blakeman, Lisa Lawlor…

The fire occurred after 7 p.m. at the garage located at the intersection of Route 7 and Cold River Road, prompting a swift multi-agency response. Fire departments from Rutland Town, Rutland City, West Rutland, and the Clarendon Fire Association were all on scene to battle the blaze. No additional information about the cause of the…

NORTH CHITTENDEN — Daisy Bishop, daughter of Greg and Carrie Bishop, has been selected as a Vermont Elks Scholar. A Mount St. Joseph Academy senior, Daisy will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support her continuing education at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where she plans to double major in Multidisciplinary Studies and Humanitarian Relief and…

KILLINGTON— Killington Resort hosted its annual Pass Holders Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 19, treating guests to a complimentary lunch, beverage, and dessert as a thank-you for a great season. The day also brought together more than 50 members of the resort’s 100-Day Club for a group photo. Over 175 skiers and riders joined the…

Woodstock boys’ varsity Lacrosse team beat Rutland 6-4 Monday, April 28, at home under sunny skies. Above Woodstock sophomore Kyler Eaton drives toward Rutland’s goal. See more photos of both varsity and junior varsity games at mountaintimes.info.

By Polly Mikula Bridgewater voters successfully petitioned for a revote on whether the town should retain its listers or move to a professional assessor. The petition for a revote was submitted with 51 signatures within the 30-day window and a special vote has been schedule for Tuesday, May 13. At the Town Meeting in March…

Staff report At the end of the Alderman’s board meeting Monday, April 21, Alderman Henry Heck allegedly told Mayor Michael Doenges that he was resigning and the following day emailed his letter of resignation. On Town Meeting Day in March Heck had unsuccessfully tried to unseat Doenges as mayor. However, in his resignation letter, Heck…

The Rutland IBOTS finished 30 out of 75 in the Galileo Division at the FIRST World Championships held in Houston, Texas, this past weekend, April 16-19.

A special election will be held May 28 By Polly Mikula UPDATE: Andrew Gieda has withdrawn his candidacy for the one-year Selectboard seat,  Killington Town Clerk Peggy Neisner told the Mountain Times, Wednesday, April 23.  KILLINGTON — Monday, April 21, was the deadline for candidates to submit petitions to be on the ballot to join the…

LUDLOW—Former Vermont Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman recently addressed the Ludlow Rotary Club, making a case for ranked-choice voting in elections with multiple candidates. He argued that allowing voters to rank their choices rather than select just one could foster broader participation and more open dialogue among candidates. “Ranked choice voting gives voters more voice and…

High school seniors still have time to apply for the Winona Smith Scholarship, a $2,000 award presented annually by the League of Women Voters of Vermont Education Fund. The deadline to apply is April 30 at midnight. Three scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to…

KILLINGTON — Construction for Contract 4 of the Killington Water System began Tuesday, April 15, with saw cutting pavement on Killington Road. The contractor, SUR Construction, will start near Ravine Road and work south on Killington Road, according to Abbie Sherman, public works director for the town of Killington. Installation of the waterline pipe could…

On Sunday, April 13, Killington Resort said farewell to the Superstar Express Quad with a party at the K-1 Umbrella Bar, featuring free t-shirts at the top of the lift, live music, giveaways, and a photobooth. The lift ran until 5 p.m. for one last ride. The chair will be replaced with a 6-pack early…

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is underway (April 9–16), and the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) reminds families and caregivers of the importance of understanding dog behavior to help reduce the risk of bites—especially among young children. Veterinary professionals play a key role in public education, helping people recognize signs of stress, fear, or anxiety…

By Brett Yates Following a petition drive led by local business owners, Pittsfield residents will have a chance to overturn the town’s new “local option” tax on hotel rooms, restaurant meals, and alcoholic beverages, which voters approved just over a month ago. The town clerk verified 47 signatures from registered Pittsfield voters demanding a reconsideration…