By: Lani Duke Change in student achievement recognition targets positive behaviors BENSON—New guidelines, adopted by the Addison Rutland Supervisory Union in July, have resulted in a new student achievement procedure. Adults will recommend students for recognition who have accomplished goals or improved academics or behavior. Benson students are part of the nationwide Positive Behavior Intervention…

By: Lani Duke Property taxes decrease as a result of Act 46 WALLINGFORD—Wallingford property owners received reduced tax bills in mid-August as a result of a lowered education tax, down from last year’s mil rate of $1.429 to $1.3675. That difference means that the owner of a $150,000 home who paid $2,143.50 in education property…

By Robin Alberti On Thursday, Sept. 8, United Way of Rutland County began its annual campaign at the Franklin Conference Center in Rutland by announcing that this year’s fundraising goal is $530,000. “Thanks to our pace-setter donor businesses, we already have pledges for nearly 30 percent of that goal — $155,670,” said Nanci Gordon, executive…

LUDLOW—Starting Sept. 17, Okemo Mountain Resort and the Green Mountain Railroad are partnering to offer a new way for visitors to enjoy Vermont’s spectacular fall foliage. The call of “All aboard!” will be heard at the historic Chester Depot as scenic excursions to Okemo’s Jackson Gore prepare to depart for a journey past rushing rivers,…

Rich McCoy to lead Pico; KSRM grad Jordan Spear to manage marketing KILLINGTON—On Friday, Sept. 9, Killington Resort announced the hiring of talented leaders to fill positions ahead of the 2016-17 winter season at Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. Two key roles have been filled through internal promotions, including director of operations at Pico Mountain…

LUDLOW—Big Eyes Bakery has relocated to 126 Main Street in downtown Ludlow. Situated immediately behind Engel and Volker’s Real Estate Office, the new space is accessible on foot, and there is plenty of parking on or off the street. The bakery now offers seating, and an expanded coffee bar serving Mountain Grove Coffee, a family…

RUTLAND TOWN—On Sept. 3, at approximately 11:03 p.m. member of the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks, Rutland County Sheriff’s Department, Rutland Town Fire Department and Regional Ambulance Service responded to a single vehicle crash on West Proctor Road in Rutland Town. Preliminary investigation revealed that Kathy L. Johnson, age 52 of Proctor, Vt., as driving her…

TINMOUTH—On Sept. 9 at approximately 2:32 p.m. member of the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks, Danby Fire Department, Tinmouth Fire Department and Regional Ambulance Service responded to a single ATV incident on a trail off Tinmouth Pond Road in the town of Tinmouth. Preliminary investigation revealed Clifford G. Bushee Jr., age 64 from Tinmouth was driving…

On Sept. 4 at 12:10 p.m. rescue crews and the state police were called to the Long Trail after a man had reportedly become ill and was unresponsive in the area of the Peru Peak Shelter near Griffith Lake in the town of Peru. Resuscitation efforts failed and the subject was determined to be deceased.…

KILLINGTON—On Sept. 12, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Vermont State Police investigated a two vehicle crash, at 2825 Killington Road, (near Domenics and Choices Restaurants) in the town of Killington. The investigation revealed a 2006 Ford F350, operated by Cole W. Hall, age 18 from Bennington, Vt., was traveling north on Killington Road when it…

Chief of police expected to be popular target By Dave Hoffenberg Sunday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON—A good messy time is guaranteed to be had by all this Sunday, Sept. 11, at Moguls Sports Pub from 4-7 p.m. It’s that time again to pie some local celebrities and raise money for Chase Kuehl and the…

By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger Vermont students’ statewide scores were competitive with those of their peers elsewhere on the computerized Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium test, according to the most recent results, released Tuesday, Aug. 30. However, gaps among some ethnic groups and students of different economic backgrounds in Vermont continue. This year was the second…

By Karen D. Lorentz Judge Thomas S. Durkin, the Environmental Court judge who heard the Killington Village Act 250 permit appeals and rendered a June 21 merits decision and judgment order affirming the District #1 Environmental Commission’s permit subject to conditions, ruled on a motion to alter that decision in an Aug. 29 amended judgment…

By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — Rutland Police Chief Brian Kilcullen has said his department has few if any concerns regarding the proposed resettlement of refugees from Syria or Iraq. Kilcullen answered questions from members of the Board of Aldermen at a public safety committee meeting Wednesday night, Aug. 31. “From the standpoint of public…

By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — A group opposing refugee resettlement in the area has called on local legislators to press the State Department to block establishment of a new resettlement site until more of the application has been made public and the city’s Board of Aldermen is fully engaged in the process. The plea…