By Curt Peterson The Feb. 13 emergency meeting of the Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District Board was followed by the resignation of co-chair Paige Hiller, Woodstock representative, the next morning. On Friday, Valentine’s Day, Hiller sent an email to board members resigning as co-chair and vacating her seat on the Board “effective immediately.”…

KILLINGTON—Residents and visitors to Killington were greeted with a Valentine’s Day surprise — hundreds of paper hearts affixed to windows, doors and signs all over town on Friday morning. This cheerful display was made possible by a team of volunteers assembled by the Sherburne Memorial Library. The idea was inspired by a group of people…

Vermont State Police are investigating a death in Clarendon after a middle-aged male was found dead under the Route 7 bridge on Feb. 11. Police said the man was believed to be homeless and was living under the bridge for some time. A passerby on Route 7 called police after seeing the man around 11:30…

Camille Ann Thill, born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Aug. 10, 1937, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, at age 82. Thill battled pancreatic cancer for 10 years. She was the wife of her beloved husband of 58 years, Ray Thill, devoted mother to her two sons Raymond and Tom, grandmother of Gavin, Mason, Sabrina…

LUDLOW—You may have noticed colorful hearts hanging all over Ludlow. Hundreds of colorful hearts made of fabric hang from trees in front of homes, at the gazebo at Veterans’ Park, at Kessman Park and on Main Street. A note left in a plastic bag indicates that the person has been “Hearted by the United Church,”…

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger RUTLAND – Prosecutors say four police officers who exchanged gunfire with the son of the former Rutland city mayor, killing him in the downtown shootout following a short pursuit, were justified in their actions. Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan and Rutland County State’s Attorney Rose Kennedy announced the results of their separate…

By Katy Savage Presidents’ Week is the last major holiday week of the ski season and resorts are expecting the numbers will be strong, with fresh snow and mild temperatures attracting people to the mountains. The overall season so far has seen highs and lows. Early season snow and cold temperatures allowed resorts to open…

By Polly Mikula To land a career at Killington Resort, there is no surer path than to attend Castleton University’s School of Resort & Hospitality Management. The school acts like a pipeline of qualified workers for Killington. There are currently 37 alums employed at the mountain, 12 of whom are employed in management roles in…

By Lee J. Kahrs/The Reporter BRANDON — More than 100 animals were seized from a farm on Kimball Road  and the property owner has been charged with animal abuse. The farm has been the subject of animal abuse investigations in the past, and neighbors said the most recent raid was a relief. On Friday, Jan.…

By Virginia Dean Proctor Town Manager Stan Wilbur will be retiring effective June 30 and, according to Select Board Chair Bruce Baccei, “there will be some big shoes to fill.” “Stan has been a great help to me and the board,” said Baccei. “We’ve gotten to be great friends, and we’ll certainly miss him.” Baccei…

By Ed Larson A lawsuit brought against Rutland City by has been dismissed Feb.7. Resident Mark Nowakowski filed the lawsuit in March of 2019 seeking to invalidate the city’s March 5, 2019 election. Nowakowski alleged that the city was bound by charter to issue an annual report by Nov.15, and thus failed to do so…

Staff report SOUTH ROYALTON—A waste management employee died Wednesday, Feb. 5, after he was trapped underneath a dumpster outside a South Royalton restaurant, according to police. Kenny Greenslit, 57, of Granville, was working in the parking lot of the Worthy Burger restaurant on 56 Rainbow St. around 1 p.m. when he got trapped, Royalton police…

By Katy Savage Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 was declared Louise Hansson Day in Killington. Hansson, who turned 90 Feb. 4, is one of the town’s oldest residents and one of the original members of Killington Active Seniors. All 25 members of Killington Active Seniors showered Hansson with cards during the group’s weekly lunch at the…

By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Unified School District Board members were joined by a standing-room-only crowd Monday, Feb. 20, as the FY 2021 budget and discussion of food service costs were on the table. Superintendent Mary Beth Banios advised the board and the public there would be no actual vote regarding adjustments necessary to match…

By Virginia Dean The contract between the Bridgewater Select Board and the Windsor Sheriff’s Department may soon undergo changes that would make the coverage of the town more consistent and prevent it from having a shortfall with a lack of revenue from ticketed offenses. The town currently allocates $245,000 for speed enforcement and other calls,…