Courtesy of GMC Students at Killington School of Resort Management (KSRM)  share a  laugh while studying in the dorm. By Karen D. Lorentz It’s the time of year when high school juniors and seniors start thinking about college and careers. Many have no idea what they want to do for their life’s work, which used…

By Polly Lynn The Killington (Up &) Down Hill Roll was held Sunday, Oct. 11. The event saw approximately 75 riders compete in teams of three with an uphill, cross-country and downhill portion. “It was definitely pretty grueling, especially the uphill part,” said Ben Colona, Killington Sports at Snowshed store manager for Killington Resort and the…

  Former Killington selectman Robert Fenner passed away Oct. 11, 2015, at his home in Brownsville, Vt., after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on April 24, 1932 in Elizabeth, N.J., the son of George and Bertha (Thomas) Fenner. Bob Fenner graduated from Norwich University in 1954. He began his professional career working…

Select Board begins search for replacement By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — Killington Town Manager Seth Webb announced Wednesday, Oct. 7, that he was stepping down after being recruited to a new position in the private sector. Webb has been with the town for six years. Webb said he accepted the position of managing director for Tusk…

Brandon and Woodstock receive detailed analysis and recommendations On Oct. 6, Governor Shumlin announced the release of the final report on the Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative (VERI), identifying Vermont’s top 32 communities where economic activity and associated infrastructure are at high risk of flooding. The report provides a how-to reference for towns and states interested…

By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org Dr. Louis Meyers, a Rutland physician, intends to mount a campaign for lieutenant governor as an independent. “This is my first foray into politics, and obviously it would be considered a long shot,” Meyers told VTDigger in an interview last week. “I see this as a win for me even if…

KILLINGTON—On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. Rutland State Police and Killington Rescue responded to a report of an unconscious man who had suffered a medical emergency while riding his bike on Route 4 in the town of Killington. Thomas Hagemann, 59, of Houston, Texas, was riding his bike with friends when he collapsed…

WEST RUTLAND — On Oct. 6 members of the Vermont State Police responded to a call from 140 Marble St. West Rutland for a reported burglary. Resident Kevin Withington, age 36, advised that between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., while he was at work, someone unlawfully entered his house, unlocked his gun cabinet,…

Staff report KILLINGTON —  The Fire Department facilities review committee and Select Board support building a new fire department. In order for voters to understand the current need, Killington Fire and Rescue is hosting four open houses every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m throughout the month of October, and invites all residents to take a tour…

After years of watching other states attempt to position themselves as autumn destinations, Vermont has thrown down the gauntlet and declared itself the home of the World’s Best Foliage. “No one does foliage better than Vermont,” declared Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin in early August anticipating the foliage season. “Three-quarters of our state is forested, and…

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON— After a week of sunshine, clouds and spitting rain socked in the Peak Lodge Tuesday evening, Sept. 29, removing any possibility of panoramic views of the foliage. But the weather didn’t dampen the excitement of the night for the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) members who gathered there for the KPAA…

RUTLAND–A collaboration of the City of Rutland, Rutland Redevelopment Authority, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, and Project VISION on Sept. 30 announced a number of recently completed action steps representing significant progress towards the revitalization of a section of the city’s Northwest Neighborhood. In July, 2014 the city was awarded a $1.25 million implementation grant through…

KILLINGTON — The Scenic Route 100 Byway that winds through Killington, Pittsfield and Rochester has claimed one of the top 10 spots in a national USA Today poll asking readers to vote on the best scenic autumn drive. The byway was named in the list of “10 Best and USA Today Readers’ Choice” results, which were…

By Karen D. Lorentz This summer and fall, Killington has hosted two events put on by Human Movement, Inc. (HMM). In July, the Dirty Girls Mud Run, an event owned and operated by HMM, attracted some 5,000 participants and spectators. This weekend Human Movement brings the excitement of an inaugural Oktoberfest to the resort. These…

Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II, age 70 KILLINGTON — Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II, 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 3, 2015. Beloved husband of Nancy; cherished father of Chuck III (Jenn), Brett, and Matt (Jeanette); loving stepfather of Kately and Wyatt. Adoring grandfather of Madden and Bowden. Chuck was born in Paterson,…