Submitted CSJ students practice to work with elementary school students as part of Marble Valley Grows, a farm-to-school program that serves Rutland County. RUTLAND–Within the past year, the “farm-to” movement has really taken off. You’ve probably heard of farm-to-table, which focuses more on where good food comes from, rather than how good the food tastes.…

In Vermont, home transactions were up 9.8 percent year-over-year, while median price decreased 0.8 percent year-over-year. Pending sales were up 10 percent year-over-year. RE/MAX real estate data indicates strong market New England housing report for September released The residential market in New England remained strong through September 2015, with sales up 15 percent and pending…

By Lani Duke Brown’s to grow more orchard CASTLETON—Brown's Orchard & Farmstand in Castleton is doubling its acreage as owner Charlie Brown adds 15 more acres to his business. Mature enough in another five years to produce sufficient quantities of fruit, the trees will likely produce apples for Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits in Cambridge.…

By Lani Duke NECAP test scores tied to poverty levels Rutland High students came in barely above statewide averages on last May's NECAP tests: 36 percent demonstrated science proficiency. Otter Valley U.H.S. students ranked considerably lower, with only 15 percent of 11th-graders showing proficiency in science. Educators link NECAP proficiency scores to poverty, noting that…

PROCTOR—Proctor Town Offices held an open house Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to provide residents an opportunity to tour the current town office and the former OMYA Lab Building, review drawings and cost estimates, and ask questions. The Select Board will schedule additional opportunities as needed for voters to discuss the proposal…

Library The Trustees reviewed the 2017 Library budget proposal, which will remain level with the 2015 budget, and their request for the Selectboard to place a question on the Town Meeting ballot for the town to authorize a loan of $150,000 to repair the roof of the library. Pool/pool house reconstruction The Board supported the…

RUTLAND—The Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) is developing a regional map of the public infrastructure most at risk for flood and erosion. Public infrastructure of interest includes: transfer stations, former landfill sites, water treatment facilities, town halls, and fire stations, as well as sections of road that have defined risks associated with them. These “hot…

RUTLAND — The Rotary Club of Rutland has expanded its membership options to include corporate memberships. Rutland Regional Medical Center is the first organization to participate in this program. Rotary will welcome a chief executive officer or president of a corporation as an honorary member. Attendance is voluntary, since time constraints may prevent regular attendance…

Courtesy of Aegis Renewable Energy - Waitsfield, VT Member-owners of the Boardman Hill Solar farm gather for its official opening. WEST RUTLAND – On Sunday, Oct. 25, the member-owners of the 150 kW Boardman Hill Solar Farm held a ribbon cutting and Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) retirement party, officially naming the solar farm a “Vermont…

Orwell farmer Brad Thomas looks over a field of no-till corn planted with winter cover crops. Thomas is one of only a handful of Central Vermont farmers using no-till farming to improve his farm’s profitability and to reduce phosphorus runoff. By Gaen Murphree ORWELL—Drive the back roads of Central Vermont right now, and you’ll see…

By Chandler Burgess Fiona Gomes By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the third part of a series on graduates of the Killington School of Resort Management program of Green Mountain College. See the Oct. 8 story for details on the program at mountaintimes.info. Fiona Gomes grew up on the ocean in Marblehead, Massachusetts.…

Courtesy of the United Way Hair and make-up artist work their magic to bring high-fashion to the catwalk show at the Paramount. By Polly Lynn RUTLAND — Twelve local retailers with 10 local models, each done up by local hair and make-up stylists, will strut their stuff down a catwalk on the Paramount stage, Nov.…

Oct. 18-25 visitors could ski and golf on the same day, now closed KILLINGTON — After being the first resort open in North America on Sunday, Oct. 18, Killington Resort had to close temporarily starting Monday, Oct. 26, due to climate conditions. It will reopen for skiing and riding as soon as athe temperature dips into…

KILLINGTON—The Killington Select Board has decided to hire an interim town manager to ensure a smooth transition. After executive session Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Board unanimously appointed long time director of planning and zoning administrator Dick Horner to the post. They expect him to serve two to five months while the Select Board finds a…

Finds new home and partnerships with The Mountain Times KILLINGTON — On Nov. 1 Killington TV will officially move into its new home in The Mountain Times building on Route 4 in Killington. “We’re thrilled about the new space and for opportunities to work with The Mountain Times in new collaborative efforts,” said Steve Kent,…