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Preparing for winter: Okemo swap is around the corner 

November 1, 2023
  By Karen D. Lorentz  With cooler temperatures and leaves falling, skiers and snowboarders know winter is just around the corner. But before the snow arrives and the lifts spin, you’ve got to make sure you’re ready! Do you have your pass, equipment and layers? There’s still time and Okemo will host its ski and…

Killington considers cannabis retail zoning

November 1, 2023
By Curt Peterson The Killington Planning Commission voted to present “Cannabis Establishments Zoning” regulations for the Select Board’s consideration and possible adoption at Town Meeting in March 2024.  Prior to a vote the planning commission will also hold a public hearing on Jan. 3 and the Select Board will hold a public hearing in early…

Mountain Views Supervisory Union recovers funds from recent electronic fraud incident

November 1, 2023
  On Aug. 16, 2023, the Mountain Views Supervisory Union, which serves students from Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading and Woodstock, was targeted in an electronic fraud scheme, according to a news release shared by the district, Oct. 24. A vendor affiliated with the school district experienced a compromise in their electronic communications,…

Killington Resort and Great Gulf pledge $700K to support workforce housing

November 1, 2023
By Brooke Geery A $700,000 check was presentedto the Town of Killington by Killington Resort in partnership with Great Gulf at the community update Oct. 19.    KILLINGTON—Killington Resort in partnership with Great Gulf announced it will donate a total of $700,000 to the town of Killington, presenting a ceremonial check at the community update…

Remembering Jeffrey Cushing, 73

November 1, 2023
  It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the death of a great guy, Jeffrey Cushing. Jeff Cushing was 73, a resident of Killington Vermont, who peacefully passed away on Oct. 22 surrounded by loved ones. He fought a courageous three year battle with cancer. Jeffrey Cushing was born on March…

 DC’s Batman sculpture unveiled downtown

November 1, 2023
      “It took far longer than expected, but today we are thrilled to bring Batman back to Rutland,” organizers of the Rutland Sculpture Trail said as they unveiled a marble sculpture inspired by Batman and Rutland Halloween Parade leader Tom Fagan on Oct. 25   The project, first announced in October 2020, was…

2023 ‘Fantastic Farmer’ award recognizes Hartland dairy and cheese operation

November 1, 2023
  Nestled near a hillside in Hartland sits land that has seen agricultural uses since the 1770s. Now home to Cedar Mountain Farm and Cobb Hill Cheese, this land continues to support Vermont’s agricultural traditions with an eye toward the future under the watchful leadership and experienced hands of Kerry Gawalt.  Emphasizing sustainability, stewardship, education,…

Town of Killington receives additional Catalyst funding, bringing awards total to $3m

November 1, 2023
  On Thursday, Oct. 26, Governor Phil Scott and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced that the town of Killington has received another Catalyst grant, bringing the total grant to $3 million for its municipal water system and a redesigned roadway systems. The first awarded amount of $2.25 million on Aug. 23, 2023, was…

 Woodstock Inn & Resort names new president  

October 25, 2023
                                           Bruce Grosbety     The Board of Trustees of the Woodstock Foundation announced the appointment of Bruce Grosbety as president of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, a AAA Four Diamond Resort and one of…

Heritage Family Credit Union names Christopher Gomez new president/CEO

October 25, 2023
          Christopher Gomez   The Board of Directors for Heritage Family Credit Union announced the appointment of Christopher Gomez as the credit union’s next President/CEO on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Gomez will take over the reins from the current retiring president/CEO Matthew Levandowski, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. “The Board of Directors…

Veterans invited to share stories, listen at Vets Town Halls

October 25, 2023
Veterans are invited to speak for up to 10 minutes each about what their service means to them at Vets Town Hall, a Vermont-based nonprofit that aims to increase understanding between veterans and civilians. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen.     Vets Town Hall, a Vermont-based nonprofit that aims to increase understanding between…

Swimmer wanted: Killington team set to dive into the winter season, Nov. 6

October 25, 2023
  New Head Coach John Fisher takes the helm KILLINGTON—The Upper Valley Aquatic Club (UVAC) will launch its second winter swim season at Pico’s pool in Killington, starting on Monday, Nov. 6. With new Head Swim Coach John Fisher at the helm, the UVAC Killington swim team is set to welcome swimmers of all ages…

Wendy Neal honored by VARA Hall of Fame

October 25, 2023
Courtesy Okemo Wendy Woodworth Neal, a coach and director of Okemo’s competition programs (1986 - 2002) and Head of School for Okemo Mountain School (2002-2010) will be inducted into the Vermont Alpine Racing Association (VARA) Hall of Fame on Oct. 28 at the Lake Morey Inn.     By Karen D. Lorentz Wendy Woodworth Neal,…

Q&A with Town Manager Michael Ramsey clarifying Killington Forward, cost, timeline

October 25, 2023
Courtesy Town of Killington Map shows the locations of Phase 1 municipal water and road projects planned as part of the Killington Forward projects.     Staff report Killington Forward infrastructure investments and construction have recently kicked off — the official ribbon and tree cutting was Oct. 4 with the annual Killington Update at Killington…

Family, friends and colleagues celebrate the life of Honoree Fleming at memorial for slain Castleton professor

October 25, 2023
                      Honoree Fleming     By Auditi Guha/VTDigger CASTLETON — More than 150 people packed the Fine Arts Center at Vermont State University’s Castleton campus on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22. They were there to remember Fleming, who husband Ron Powers described as “brilliant in science and…