By Curt Peterson Several residents from Bird Hill Road in Hartland Four Corners petitioned the Select Board Monday evening to take over maintenance of their short private road accessed over a short bridge from Brownsville Road. Deborah Davis, who lives in the first house, read a prepared presentation describing the history of homeowner maintenance over…

As the winter chill arrives, Social Tinkering, a Rutland-based nonprofit, is launching the fifth annual Light Up Rutland County, a festive community event to brighten the dark winter days. This initiative invites residents to illuminate their homes, schools, and businesses, encouraging community spirit, creativity, and connection across the region. Initially established in 2020, the event…

By James Kent A day of action is planned to support nurses at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC). The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 6, which represents the nurses, has stated that it’s in contract negotiations with the hospital nurses ahead of their ongoing negotiations with RRMC.  The event will be held…

The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, that the fourth annual U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Award has been awarded to Mike Solimano, president and CEO of Killington Resort & Pico Mountain. The award, first given to and named for Sen. Patrick Leahy, honors an individual’s lifetime of service in Vermont’s outdoor…

The Killington Resort snowmaking team is putting its new high efficiency snowguns to work —  firing over 200 guns every time the temperatures warrant. Rime, Reason, Upper East Fall, Upper Great Northern and Superstar all have guns ablaze. Opening day may be soon!

News of Walmart’s exit coupled by planned developments, including a downtown hotel and theatre expansion, has sparked talk of opportunity By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Thirty years ago, in the fall of 1994, Rutland City leaders eagerly awaited news of final plans for the cornerstone of their long-germinating downtown revitalization efforts: A new $20 million corporate headquarters…

By James Kent Hair stylist and manager Katelyn Stewart and owner Peggy Campney moved their thriving hair salon and boutique from Ludlow to Killington last year after the July 2023 floods made it impossible for their business to continue in their current location. When the opportunity presented itself to Stewart and Campney, they exchanged one…

On Monday, Nov. 11, key stakeholders met at Bear Mountain to officially break ground on the ski-on ski-off duplex development. Top, left pictured (l-r): Mike Solimano, Carol Malone, Steve Malone, Richard Saunders, Paul Bieber, Kaitlyn Hummel, Jennifer Price, Adam Price, and Kyle Cornell. Right: Killington Resort President and CEO Mike Solimano smiles with Steve Malone,…

By Brett Yates The Chittenden Recreation Committee’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 prompted debate at a Select Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 11. Committee member Christian Stevens broke down the $6,500 request: $1,000 for equipment; $1,000 for trail maintenance; $2,000 for event-based insurance riders; $1,000 for “spontaneous events” and miscellaneous spending; and, for the…

A desire to share Killington’s  history at the Welcome Center resulted from one of their members visiting the Mendon Town Office and admiring the historic sign placement there. When they heard that, the most frequently asked question by folks at the Welcome Center was, “Where is the town?” The Sherburne Killington Historians engaged Awesome Graphics…

Day one is reserved exclusively for Killington, Beast 365, and Ikon Pass holders  Killington Resort will kick off the 2024-25 winter season at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. This date marks Killington’s first season as an independent resort and skiers and riders can expect big things in the coming years.  Once again, Killington is the first…

RUTLAND — The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) welcomed the community back into Farmers Hall on Nov. 2. “We are incredibly happy to host the Winter Farmers Market again in Farmers Hall,” said an enthusiastic Heidi Lynch, the VFFC’s executive director. During the renovation of the VFFC buildings at the former industrial site at 251…

Header The Canaday Family Charitable Trust recently announced a two-year, $204,950 grant to fund projects that will enhance the energy efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency of the Bridgewater Area Community Center (BACC) and Bridgewater Community Childcare (BCC). After six years of transforming the historic Bridgewater Schoolhouse into a community center and childcare center licensed for 45…

The most expensive interval ownership condominium in Killington was sold by Killington Pico Realty on Nov. 1, for $210,000–one of two interval condominiums in Killington to sell for more than $200,000 in the same week. For perspective, this same interval condominium sold just 16 months ago for $134,000. Krista Mosher and Jessica Posch of Killington…

11/09/45-01/07/24 Please join us to honor “One of the good guys” November 9th (his birthday) 1:00 p.m. Riverside cemetery Reception following at Sherburne Library