On Jan. 1, Rene Sanchez became the superintendent of schools for the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (RNESU). Sanchez, who previously held the position of interim superintendent, brings extensive experience and a vision of innovation and community-focused leadership. Before joining RNESU, Sanchez served as superintendent of the Champlain Valley School District in Vermont, as assistant superintendent…

Hartland residents speak out about proposed 173-foot tower By Curt Peterson After the Hartland Select Board and planning commission each received notice that IT&W (Industrial Tower & Wireless) and/or Crown Coastal Inc. (a large NYSE listed corporation headquartered in Dallas) was proposing to erect a 173-foot tower with a 80-square-foot base on leased property next…

By Polly Mikula After a narrow vote to save all unified arts (UA) programs and positions at the last school district board meeting, Dec. 16, the Mountain Views School District (MVSD) easily approved a revised budget Monday, Jan. 6, with a vote of 13-3. The approved budget reinstated all UA programs and positions and made…

The City of Rutland Board of Aldermen approved the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Plan and its submission to the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) at its meeting Monday night, Jan. 6. This action comes after the Oct. 21, 2024, approval of the TIF District Letter of Intent. If approved by VEPC, Rutland’s TIF District…

PITTSFORD—The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) Board of Directors announced Jennifer Perrigo as the shelter’s new Executive Director. Perrigo assumed her role on Dec. 23, 2024, bringing extensive experience in animal welfare and nonprofit leadership. Perrigo previously served as Adoption Center Manager for the North Shore Animal League America in Glens Falls, N.Y., where she…

Jan 11. from 10 to 11:30 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum invites the community to join local fiber artist Tiana St. James for a hands-on workshop, “Visible Mending,” on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Part of the Billings Backyard Workshop series, this session focuses on transforming worn garments and…

As Rutland enters the new year, city officials and library leaders are taking significant steps toward enhancing community infrastructure. Rutland City and the Rutland Free Library will co-host three public meetings to discuss the proposed civic center at 88 Merchants Row, inviting residents to participate in shaping the future of local public spaces. Upcoming public…

By Karen D. Lorentz Editors note: This is the first of a three-part series that explores how innovations at Okemo and Killington enabled them to become successful ski resorts that also contributed to the growth of the ski industry in Vermont, the East, and the nation. Vermont’s Killington Resort and Okemo Mountain have been, over…

By Brett Yates The Chittenden Select Board will have a new member next year. Joseph Casella announced on Dec. 23 that he would not seek reelection on Town Meeting Day. Casella joined the board in 2021 after running unopposed for a two-year term. He won a second uncontested election in 2023. Town Meeting Day is…

By Curt Peterson Industrial Tower & Wireless (ITW) of Massachusetts has plans to erect a 174-foot steel communications tower on a site on Town Farm Hill Road in Hartland. Obtaining necessary approval for the project is complicated, with opportunities for public and town government input, according to Kevin Reed, whose informed post on the Hartland…

On Thursday, Dec. 11, Rutland Regional Medical Center’s James T. Bowse Health Trust (BHT) committee announced funding for three important projects in the Rutland region. The ARC-Rutland Area, Inc., Come Alive Outside, and the Tapestry Program of Rutland City Public Schools have been awarded funds over the next three years to implement important projects in…

The Killington Turkey Trot presented a check for $15,000 to the Pico Ski Education Foundation. Pictured from left to right: Kasie Munson, Killington Turkey Trot, Dan Cole, VP PSEF, and Missy Karr, president PSEF.

By Karen D. Lorentz Friday, Dec. 20, was Town Clerk and Treasurer Lucrecia Wonsor's final day on the job after working 24 years for the town of Killington. Peggy Neisner, CMC, who stepped into the role of assistant town clerk in November 2021 was appointed the new town clerk by the Select Board on Dec.…

A celebration of life will be held for Nessie Bale at the Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 2-5 p.m. Agnes “Nessie” Bale, a longtime resident of Ossining, New York, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 22, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Nessie was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on…

By James Kent On its website, the newly renovated Grey Bonnet Inn boasts an array of amenities: a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, an on-site bar, a game room, a seasonal outdoor pool, premium rooms, and executive suites. With Killington and Pico buzzing with winter activity, one might expect the Grey Bonnet’s return to include…