FERRISBURGH—On June 2, at about 8:40 p.m., the New Haven State Police Barracks, along with the Vergennes police department and the Ferrisburgh and Vergennes fire and rescue personnel responded to a report of a single-car crash with injuries at 5371 U.S. Route 7 in Ferrisburgh. Shortly after first responders arrived, the operator of the vehicle,…

First “Freedom Station” debuted Tuesday, part of EV charging network to help drivers reduce fossil fuel and save money RUTLAND — On Tuesday, June 9, Green Mountain Power & NRG, a Fortune 250 company, opened a new public electric vehicle charging station in Rutland to help electric vehicle owners save money and charge up more…

RUTLAND—Tricia Huebner, a Rutland community leader who has served a variety of local nonprofit organizations, will join Phoenix Books Rutland as the store manager and as minority owner with co-owners Michael DeSanto and her husband, Tom. In announcing her hiring and partnership, which includes an investment in the community-supported enterprise, DeSanto said Huebner was a…

FAIR HAVEN — On June 8, troopers, along with the Fair Haven police department, responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle crash that occurred on Bolger Road in the town of Fair Haven, Vt. at approximately 12:09 a.m. The passenger (whom the police did not identify) was able to walk to a nearby residence, where…

By Lani Duke Direct flights to New York metro area coming to Rutland RUTLAND—Rutland may soon have air connection to White Plains, N.Y. Syracuse-based charter airline Altius has applied to the feds for regular passenger flights between the Clarendon airport and White Plains, which provides easy access to New York City. The flights would utilize…

By Polly Lynn The Mountain Times newspaper has changed its flag (our printed name and logo at the top of the front page.) It’s a big change and it was a big decision, one I was hesitant to make for years. However, after receiving feedback for the past four years at the annual New England…

The New England housing market experienced an average year-over-year sales drop of 2.5 percent in the region. Month-over-month home sales, however, reflected the spring market with an increase of 9.4 percent over March 2015’s numbers. Across New England, median prices were steady in comparison to April 2014’s figures. On average, home prices rose 1.9 percent…

Ron Ferro Owner and father of Carly Ferro says “it’s time to move on” By Juliette Kapitan CUTTINGSVILLE — Twenty-one years ago Ron Ferro was walking along the beach in Florida throwing around names for his new restaurant in Cuttingsville, Vt. He tossed around names like “Sunny Sides” and “Scrambled” before settling on “Over Easy’s,”…

By Lani Duke Is Castleton hinting at consolidation? CASTLETON—On May 26 Castleton voters approved a proposal to buy the Castleton Village School from the school district and close the building but did so with a very squeaky margin, 213 to 207. Ballot results may be moot, however, since 12 percent of the building belongs to…

By Lani Duke Smoking ban coming to apartment buildings? The Charter & Ordinance Committee has been considering a smoking ban at multi-family housing. A tenant had complained that it is of little use to ban smoking in multi-family units when there is no requirement that smokers light up some distance from the property or in…

RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph’s developing Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Studies (MMScPAS) program has received accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Looking ahead, the Physician Assistant Program is working to gain provisional accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) in March 2016. The program…

Courtesy of Stafford Tech The 2015 inductees to the National Technical Honor Society march down the hall behind a banner. RUTLAND – On May 14, Stafford Technical Center inducted nine new student members into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Inductees have achieved an overall grade of 88 percent or higher in each Stafford academic…

By Susan R. Wacker-Donle Photo One: “Lahaina Sunset” by Susan R. Wacker-Donle Photo Two: “Free Range” by Mary Fran Lloyd Photo Three: Past President Sally Curtis accepting Patron of the Arts plaque from current KAG President Mike Young. By Gerrie Russell, Killington Arts Guild At the Killington Arts Guild opening reception for their new show…

WOODSTOCK—The Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF) has been awarded a $1,000 grant by the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation (NDD) to help OHF Good Neighbor Grant applicants who require oral health treatment, the organization announced May 20. Since 1997, the Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF) has continued to serve a mission to promote and support programs that identify…

RUTLAND — Rutland Blooms beautifies the area, as they plant dozens and dozens of trees in the Northwest neighborhood and along Route 7. They have volunteers from a host of businesses and organizations who will be helping out on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, including Rutland Young Professionals, the Vermont Country Store, Stafford…