By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON— On Thursday, March 1, approximately 400 people gathered in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom at Killington Grand Resort for a “Resort Update” presented by Mike Solimano, president and GM of Killington and Pico. The turnout was impressive, with many local business people saying it was the largest crowd they’d ever seen at a…

On March 2, the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its annual gun law scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. This comprehensive, 50-state analysis clearly shows how stronger gun laws help reduce gun death rates and save lives. This year, Vermont received an F due…

A celebration of the life of Burnham Ford “Burnie” Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, musician, outdoorsman and businessman, will be held at The Church of the Wildwood, at 347 Holden Road, in Chittenden Vt., at 12 noon, on Sunday, March 11, followed by a refreshments and a musical gathering. His ashes will be distributed…

RUTLAND—John Casella, chair of the board at Rutland Regional Medical Center, announced March 2 the board’s unanimous selection of Claudio D. Fort as the next president and CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center, Vermont’s largest community hospital. Fort will succeed current President and CEO Tom Huebner, who is retiring at the end of March after…

RUTLAND—In response to recent restructuring at Castleton University, Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) announced March 1 that the university will end the current colocation of services with REDC in downtown Rutland. The agreement between REDC and CU calls for a 90-day written notice between parties, which has been executed. Under the agreement, Lyle Jepson, who…

By Colin Meyn, VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott said he was “disappointed” that a bill addressing gun violence did not make it to his desk last week after the House decided to move on its own “extreme risk” gun seizure bill rather than passing a similar bill already approved by the Senate. The bill that looked most…

By Amy Allen Olympic fever is a real condition, and it was certainly prevalent in the Killington region in recent weeks, but also across the country and world. Many folks felt a pang of sadness when the Olympic Games came to a close. However, fear not: there are more exciting and nailbiting moments to come…

Jim Haff elected to Select Board and budget passes by single digit votes at Killington Town Meeting Day By Katy Savage and Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—Voters approved the budget on Town Meeting Day by just two votes—187 for and 185 against, and elected Select Board Member Jim Haff over Kelly Lange by just five votes.…

Resort unveils new/upgraded lifts, improved terrain, and more summer attractions By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—On Thursday, March 1, approximately 400 people gathered in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom at Killington Grand Resort for a “Resort Update” presented by Mike Solimano, president and GM of Killington and Pico. The turnout was impressive, with many local business people saying it…

By Alan J. Keays The words of a Poultney teenager charged in a thwarted school shooting plot resonated in the small room as a Senate panel advanced a bill Friday, Feb. 23, allowing authorities to seize a firearm from a person deemed a risk to themselves or others. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5 to 0 to…

Jay Hickory Kelly Lange Jim Haff By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON— On Monday, Feb. 26, about 30 people attended the Select Board candidates’ forum at the Killington Welcome Center hosted by the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA). After brief opening remarks by the three candidates—Kelly Lange, Jay Hickory and Jim Haff—the format followed a question…

RUTLAND—After nearly two years of accomplishment in leading College of St. Joseph, President Lawrence G. Jensen has announced that he plans to retire. Jensen, who became interim president in 2016 and was named the College’s sixth president in 2017, made the announcement to faculty and staff on Tuesday, Feb. 27. “It has been a wonderful…

By Stephen Seitz LUDLOW—After postponing its meeting twice, the Two Rivers Supervisory Union has adopted a budget of close to $6.2 million. The final figure adopted by the board is $6,180,132, about $11,000 lower than the previous proposal. “The proposed budget covers the central office and special education,” TSRU Superintendent Meg Powden said, adding that…

By Michelle Monroe Vermont’s education tax system is notoriously complex. When reviewing the school budgets presented prior to Town Meeting Day, here are some things to keep in mind. All education taxes go into the Education Fund. Since the Brigham decision and the passage of Act 60, Vermont has paid for its schools as a…

By Karen D. Lorentz KILLINGTON—Skiers and riders interested in Killington have a new season pass option for winter 2018-19 called the Ikon Pass. Killington and Pico will continue to offer their respective season passes, but those rates have not yet been released. The M.A.X. Pass is not being offered next season. The Ikon Pass, a…