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Rutland Welcomes plans donation drive for refugees

August 10, 2016
RUTLAND—Rutland Welcomes, a group of citizens working to create a warm, safe, inviting atmosphere for potential refugees, recently announced that it will host a donation drive next Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rutland United Methodist Church. The organization is now seeking donations from the community, specifically, household items in…

Gala harvest festival hopes to draw 500

August 10, 2016
By Polly Lynn RUTLAND—The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) will host its second annual Summer Harvest Fest feast and fundraiser, Sunday, Aug. 14, beginning at 3 p.m. Highlights of the gala event will include music, cocktails, a centerpiece competition dubbed the “Iron Gardener,” a silent auction, and a sit-down dinner. “We have an ‘Iron Gardener’…

Unfinished business taking toll in Rutland, say area legislators

August 10, 2016
By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org It’s taken far too long for the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Rutland Town to open its doors, said Kevin Mullin. The nationwide membership-only chain has been held up by permit delays and litigation for more than three years. So when Mullin shops at a BJ’s in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., not far…

Killington breaks ground on mountain bike trail system adjacent to Kent Pond

August 10, 2016
KILLINGTON–Construction on the first three miles of an extensive mountain bike trail network in Killington has begun, marked by a formal groundbreaking Friday, Aug 5. Town officials, residents, and mountain bike enthusiasts gathered for the ceremony kicking off the project which, when completed, will boast over 15 miles of mountain bike trails. The Killington Select…

The Mountain Times ceases direct-mail to Pittsfield rural route

August 10, 2016
Change due to new postal regulations Staff report PITTSFIELD—Due to postal regulations, The Mountain Times can no longer be direct-mailed to Pittsfield residents on the rural route. The change is effective immediately. There is a distribution box in the vestibule at the Pittsfield post office, sharing a building with the Swiss Farm Market (a.k.a., the…

Rutland Region Chamber hires Janelle Howard

August 10, 2016
RUTLAND— The Rutland Regional Chamber announced Tuesday, Aug. 9, the appointment of Janelle Howard as director of business development. Growing up in Rutland County, Howard has a strong background in marketing, real estate and retail sales, and will be focused on marketing the chamber, local businesses and the region in collaboration with other organizations. “After returning…

State investigates untimely death of 18-year-old

August 10, 2016
POULTNEY—The Vermont State Police, along with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, are conducting a joint investigation into the untimely death of William “Cole” Wohle, age 18, of Francestown, N.H., following his death on the evening of July 30, 2016. Wohle had been attending a rodeo at Pond Hill Ranch in Poultney, Vt. According…

Calendar contest: Votes needed for cutest pet

August 10, 2016
Top 13 handicap pet photos will be selected of the 136 entries By Polly Lynn Mikula MENDON—Tracey Fowler of Mendon has entered her pets in a calendar contest and is seeking local support. The top 13 most popular photos will earn their place as the months of the 2017 Handicappedpets.com Calendar, plus one lucky pet…

Town of Proctor begins townwide reappraisal for Grand List 2017

August 10, 2016
PROCTOR—The town of Proctor is preparing for a complete townwide reappraisal for the 2017 Grand List, Town Manager Stanley Wilbur recently announced. The Town has hired Appraisal Resource Group, Inc., to assist the town assessor in completing the required reappraisal information. The first phase of the project includes the inspection of all residential and commercial…

Alderman Board: Bloomer resigns, Gides replaces

August 10, 2016
RUTLAND CITY—A new baby and a new job won’t leave Alderman Matt Bloomer enough time to fill the requirements of his city position, Bloomer announced July 28. He intends to resign Tuesday, Sept. 6. Bloomer’s first child is scheduled to arrive in October. His new job is with his father’s law practice. His two-year term…

Killington Active Seniors enjoy annual picnic

August 10, 2016
By Gerrie Russell A beautiful Vermont evening, good food, great conversation with a lot of laughs and the promise of entertainment within walking distance lured almost 50 Killington Active Seniors to their annual picnic. This was held last Thursday evening, Aug. 4,  at the Herbert L. Johnson Recreation Center. Long-time Killington residents, summer residents and…

Mary Powell named among top 25 most influential women by CEO Connection

August 10, 2016
Leading female CEOs will inspire next generation of leaders Green Mountain Power President and CEO Mary Powell was named among the top 25 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market CEO Connection in 2016. This list recognizes the top 25 women in the U.S. based on their ability to influence change, innovation, and standards for excellence…

Mount Holly woman arrested for possessing heroin in jail

August 10, 2016
RUTLAND–On Aug. 3, the Vermont State Police responded to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland and arrested inmate Ashley Blanchard, age 23, of Mount Holly, for possession of heroin and transporting a regulated drug into a place of detention. Blanchard had been returned to the correctional center by the Rutland Field Supervision Unit…

Killington Police Department shares media log for July

August 10, 2016
Killington police responded to the following incidents from July 1 at 7:30 a.m. to July 29 at 10:09 p.m., according to Killington Police Chief Whit Montgomery. July 29 at 10:09 p.m. Killington police responded to a suspicious event at Old Coach Road. The subject had called police to report a vehicle was following him around…

Town selects builder for new town office

August 10, 2016
By Lani Duke CASTLETON—Castleton’s Select Board voted to award the contract for the new town office to McClure Construction of Castleton. In the July 25 meeting, the Board restricted the project cost to up to $701,000. The second low bidder for the project was Upland Construction of Woodstock, offering to do the work for $711,000.…