By Lani Duke Pool approved for March ballot Rutland’s Aldermen voted unanimously to place a $2.5 million bond to replace the pool in White Park on the March Town Meeting ballot. Voters for a number of years—and ballots—have repeatedly turned down a multi-function recreation center with pool, but that was when the community continued to…

Voters pass on pond purchase TINMOUTH—Given a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to acquire the two-acre Nelson Parker estate property on Tinmouth Pond, voters declined. More than a third of Tinmouth’s 393 registered voters turned out for the special election, defeating the proposal 95 to 47. Select Board Chair Matthew Patry said he believed the rejection arose over…

Parents and children come to blows over Internet use on holiday A study of 2,000 parents across the country has found that a majority are concerned by their children’s Internet use during holiday times (school breaks and summer vacation). The survey also reveals the solutions parents are opting to cope with the stress of their children using…

Castleton Under Chief Mantello, police dept. reaches out Local businesses and private citizens recently donated three new Taser stun guns to the Castleton Police department. Police Chief Peter Mantello said that local donations were in response to hand-delivered letters asking for funds for the new equipment. The department’s previous stun guns were at least 10…

Rutland Integrative Health opened its doors Dec. 1, and will be celebrating with an open house on Friday, Jan. 15 from 4-6 p.m. Rutland Integrative Health is a collaboration that combines naturopathic medicine with acupuncture and Chinese medicine under one roof. Dr. Greg Burkland, ND, and Dalite Sancic, LAC, MS, have each been treating patients…

The Evergreen Slate Co., Inc., one of the largest producers and suppliers of domestic natural slate roofing in the United States, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016. The company was founded in Granville, N.Y., in 1916 by the Hicks family, who emigrated to the United States from Great Britain. The company owns slate quarries…

Rutland County State approves RSSU merger plan; now it goes to the voters The State Board of Education has officially approved the merger plan created by the Act 46 study committee of Rutland South Supervisory Union (RSSU). Voters in RSSU member towns will vote on the proposed merger March 1, 2016, as they are asked…

KILLINGTON - On Tuesday, Dec. 29 at approximately 2:15 p.m. Vermont state police responded to a two vehicle crash on Route 4, near Shady Knoll at the base of Sherburne Pass in Killington, Vt. Preliminary investigation revealed late Tuesday night, revealed that a 2016 International tractor-trailer and a 2009 Cadillac Escalade were involved in a head…

This investigation is still on-going and the roadway will be closed for quite a few hours, late into the evening and potentially the early morning hours of 12/30/15. This is a Fatal Crash investigation involving 7 occupants.  One vehicle is a Tractor Trailer Unit and the other is an SUV type vehicle. There are three…

Students of the National Art Honor Society got into the spirit of giving and created a mural for William’s Hardware on Main Street in Poultney. “Mr. Williams and the staff of Williams Hardware are always showing support for Poultney High School and we wanted to show our appreciation for all they do,” said teacher Melissa…

On Friday, Dec. 18, Five Corners Pub and Brewhouse located at the Salt Ash Inn will open to the public. Thanks to the generous backing of numerous friends, family members and neighbors, owners Paul Kowalski and Tad Dedrick have raised nearly $10,000, positioning them well to enter into the new year! “Thank you again, to…

  Courtesy of KPAA Santa Claus holds an infant at the Vermont Holiday Festival. KILLINGTON — On Dec. 4 and 5, the community turned out to enjoy the 11th annual Vermont Holiday Festival at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. The goal was to promote community harmony, celebrate the holidays, collect non-perishable food items for the Vermont…

RUTLAND—With an eye toward the revitalization of the greater Rutland County economy, Rutland Economic Development Corp. (REDC) has adopted a new mission and vision and signed a partnership agreement with the Castleton University Center for entrepreneurial programs. “REDC will retain a focus on supporting and retaining our largest employers while broadening efforts to recruit smaller…

Report tracks progress of implementing resident’s goals from 2008, follow up town-wide meeting set for Jan. 26 KILLINGTON – In 2008, 250 Killington residents came together to prioritize goals for community and economic development. The meeting was designed to address the major issues facing the town including a depressed economy, decline in cultural activities, lack…

RUTLAND — Through a grant provided by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) has launched a multi-pronged outreach effort focused on improving water quality in compliance with the Vermont Clean Water Act (VCWA) which was made law this past spring. The goal of the outreach is to address…