By Christopher Biddle SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury School Board and members of the community gathered at the Shrewsbury Mountain School on Thursday, Feb. 4, for an informational presentation by Rutland South Supervisory Union (RSSU) Superintendent David Younce regarding Act 46. Younce told the audience of about 20 that RSSU will default to stipulations put forth…

By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON — Killington Select Board Chair Patty McGrath confirmed that local attorney Melvin B. Neisner amended his original complaint against the town management and that they have responded asking the suit to be dropped. Neisner’s new complaints include the executive session Killington’s selectmen held to discuss Neisner’s lawsuit, and also improvements made…

By Karen D. Lorentz A high power snowgun at the Snowshed base of Killington will kick into action soon. By Karen D. Lorentz “The one thing we can all count on during an unpredictable season like this one is the dedication and persistence of Killington snowmakers,” Killington Resort wrote Feb. 4 in its “Drift” newsletter…

By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON — Friends of longtime area resident Bob Burke will be pleased to know he is recovering from a harrowing skiing accident at Killington several weeks ago. Bob Burke has been skiing for 50 years. His wife, Debbie, said said he doesn’t remember how the accident happened. “He fell off [the Panic…

By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — We have a deal. The Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union and the Otter Valley and Rutland Northeast teachers have agreed in principle to a new one-year contract. The two sides came to an agreement at a Jan. 28 meeting after several often contentious negotiating sessions. The rather speedy agreement is…

Multiple budgets to appear on ballot By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — Despite the fact that voters in eight towns have approved the new Otter Valley Unified Union School District under the state Act 46 school consolidation law, there are loose ends that need tying. Budgets and ballots A new board has been elected, and…

By Chris Rueli, Okemo Snow Reporter GM Bruce Schmidt, Tim and Diane Mueller, Dennis Brady, and mascot Calvin T. Catamount at Okemo’s 60th birthday cake cutting Jan. 30. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a three-part series on Okemo’s growth to one of the nation’s top 15 ski resorts…

Submitted Shades of green represent annual State-Local Tax Burden as a percentage of State income for FY 2012, with lighter shades representing lower, and darker shades representing higher percentages. Vt. ranks mid of New England states, 0.4 percent higher than U.S. average In Vermont 10.3 percent of total resident income went toward state and local…

By Christopher Biddle KILLINGTON—The town of Killington celebrated its achievements and looked to the future on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as town officials, business owners, members of the community and representatives from local and state organizations met for a followup Community Visit by the Vermont Council of Rural Development (VCRD). About 70 residents plus second homeowners,…

RUTLAND – The Paramount Theatre and Castleton University present an evening highlighting the primary process as part of the 14-month series, Project 240: Celebrating the American Experience on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Paramount Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a mock primary hosted by…

By Mikie Perkins Sue Veghte-Wilson, 80, and Marion Wright, 93, start their warmup exercises during a session of Bone Builders. By Mikie Perkins Twice a week, in the basement of the Mendon United Methodist Church, a group of seniors ranging in age from 50 to 93 gathers to stave off the effects of aging with…

A group of doctors representing six statewide physicians’ organizations came together Thursday, Jan. 28, with a single voice to caution the Vermont General Assembly and public to be fully aware of the potential risks of marijuana, and the possible implications of making it legal. As part of a press conference held Thursday at the State…

Shumlin delivered his sixth balanced budget to the Legislature on Jan. 21, highlighting the fact that it does not raise income, sales, or rooms and meals tax rate, while closing a $68 million budget gap and is the first since 2009 that does not to rely on the use of one-time funds to pay for…

Submitted The Child First Advocacy Center staff proudly holds its check for $8,000, granted by Merchants Bank Foundation. The Merchants Bank Foundation has awarded an $8,000.00 grant to the Child First Advocacy Center (CFAC) to help support victim recovery by providing alternative treatment options and prevention in Rutland County. The Child First Advocacy Center (CFAC)…

By Donald Dill The Challenge Committee poses for a photo at the 20th annual Flannel with Flair event. Pictured (l-r): Diane Mueller, Lisa Schmidt, Kevin Barnes, Joyce Washburn, Kathy Burns. Not pictured is Leslie Stuart. LUDLOW–On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Okemo Community Challenge (OCC) held its annual fundraiser, Flannel with Flair, at Okemo Mountain Resort’s…