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Cost of solar outweighs benefits, picturesque landscape in jeopardy

June 4, 2015
Dear Editor, Everyone has an opinion, everyone has a right to differ. We all have a say! There is currently  a  controversy in Taftsville regarding the installation of a commercial solar farm by an out of state developer on the scenic Route 4 Byway and Historic District. It is a village historic neighborhood. This will be…

Volunteers, donors help Rutland blooms

June 4, 2015
Dear Editor, With Rutland Blooms’ biggest project to date now complete, thanks to the support of dozens of businesses, organizations and individuals, more than 200 trees have been added to the cityscape, improving it for generations.  Flowering crabapples now dot streets throughout the northwest neighborhood, and majestic maples will shine bright this fall and for…

Spring Fling dance promotes circles of support

May 28, 2015
Dear Editor, On Sunday, May 17, ARC Rutland Area again offered a Spring Fling dance for over 60 members, parents and friends of ARC Rutland Area for a fun afternoon of socializing, munching and dancing. Music was provided by Steve Smiel with support from John Saltis and everyone had their fill of pizzas, grinders, beverages…

A reflection on the end of session

May 28, 2015
Dear Editor, I apologize for sending this legislative wrapup so late! I was cut military orders early last week and after the session ended late Saturday night I had to rush home, pack and be at Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine for muster on Sunday afternoon. I had hoped for better wifi and cell phone service but we’re pretty…