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Kingsley Covered Bridge reopens
August 7, 2024
Over 85 people gathered at the newly restored Kingsley Covered Bridge in East Clarendon to celebrate its recent reopening, Thursday, July 25. The $2.7 million bridge restoration took nearly 14 months to complete, due in part to a set-back by flooding in July 2023. Senator Brian Collamore spoke briefly and congratulated the Clarendon community in…
Organic certification cost reimbursements now available
August 7, 2024
USDA grants $577,325 to Vermont Agency of Agriculture to reimburse organic producers for certification costs The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) announced, Tuesday, Aug. 6, that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) of the USDA has awarded $577,325 to the state of Vermont as a part of the Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The…
Woodstock village, town split overshort-term rental ordinance
August 7, 2024
By Katy Savage Woodstock town and Woodstock village came to different decisions over a change to short-term rental rules in separate votes on Tuesday, July 30. The town voted in favor of overturning the new ordinance 316-284 by Australian ballot. The village voted against it 68-36 at an in-person meeting. Now, the town and village…
Goodro Killington to change name, branding
August 7, 2024
Mountain Lumber and Hardware to debut in the new year Goodro Killington, Inc. (a.k.a. Goodro Lumber) is in the process of rebranding its assumed business name from Goodro Killington Inc (aka Goodro Lumber) to Mountain Lumber and Hardware. The business will remain under the ownership of the same four principal partners (Bill Shaw, Cathy Shaw,…
Archeologists dig for cultural treasures in Pittsford
August 7, 2024
By Victoria Gaither In Pittsford, road and bridge repair work is underway along Route 7 over Furnace Brook at the intersection of Route 7 and Route 3. Not too far from construction workers in hard hats are workers with high-visibility vests, digging tools, shovels, measuring tape, notebooks, and a dirt sifter. The workers are archeologists…
Rutland City plans transitional housing campus
August 7, 2024
By Adam Davis Former Rutland City Mayor Chris Louras has been selected as one of two new housing consultants that the city has hired under a state grant to work on a transitional housing project to help alleviate homelessness. Current Rutland City Mayor Micheal Doenges said that Louras’ role in the project would serve as…
Killington Town Manager Michael Ramsey resigns
August 2, 2024
By Polly Mikula On Tuesday, July 30, Killington’s Town Manager Michael Ramsey submitted a letter of resignation to the Select Board. The board accepted Ramsey’s resignation after an executive session Friday, Aug. 2 at 5 p.m., announcing the news publicly. Ramsey also requested that the Select Board waive the 60 day notice that’s in his…
KMS buys Moguls
July 31, 2024
Moguls owner Salmeri reflects on 30 years By Polly Mikula After 30 years, owner Robert “Sal” Salmeri is selling Moguls Sports Pub and Restaurant to Killington Mountain School (KMS), which owns the abutting property. The $1.5 million deal was set to close Wednesday, July 31. Moguls is located at the intersection of Killington Road and…
The Primary: Your opportunity to shape the ballot
July 31, 2024
This year’s August primary may not seem as exciting as some in the past, such as 2022 with open Congressional and U.S. Senate seats, but it is nonetheless important to vote. On the ballot will be nominees for all statewide offices, including governor and lieutenant governor, as well as state senate and state representative. This…
Vermont Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees
July 31, 2024
Ceremony to be held Oct. 19 at Killington Resort The who’s who of Vermont’s ski and snowboarding world will gather at Killington’s K1 Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 19 to celebrate the Induction of the class of 2024 into the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The event, hosted by the Vermont Ski and Snowboard…
Casella recognized on Time’s ‘America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024’ List
July 31, 2024
Inaugural list identifies leading U.S. companies, based on employee satisfaction, revenue, and sustainability metrics Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, has been named to Time’s “America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024” list. Casella was the only company in the waste, recycling, and resource management services industry—and…
Peregrine falcon nesting season is complete,cliffs clear to hike and climb again
July 31, 2024
Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept., in collaboration with Audubon Vermont, has confirmed that all the young falcons have learned to fly and should not be disturbed by human presence on the cliffs. “The young peregrines have fledged, and…
Where is the state road construction this week?
July 31, 2024
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, July 29-Aug. 2 and ongoing. Below are roadways in Rutland and Windsor County that will be affected. I-91 Hartland: Multiple single-lane closures will be in effect on I-91 Southbound from north…
Hartland Board sets tax rate, puts reps on notice
July 31, 2024
By Curt Peterson The Hartland Select Board officially set the FY2025 property tax rate at its July 29 rescheduled meeting. The total “homestead” tax will be $2.9905 per $1,000 assessed value. The FY2024 rate was $2.4709, making this year’s increase a little less than 20%. Selectman Tom Kennedy suggested board members review the School Board’s…
Winning relay team celebrates with duckies
July 31, 2024
The Killington Sharks 8 and Under freestyle relay team won its heat at the District meet July 27, at White’s Pool in Rutland. Pictured (l-r) Willow Kimball, 8; Ro Cash, 7; Esmé Mikula,6; and Steven Geiger, 7. The state race will be held Aug. 3-4 at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Jct.