By Curt Peterson Editor’s note: This is the third of the Covid Survival Series by reporter Curt Peterson about area restaurants and their adaptations during and plans post- Covid. The Covid-19 pandemic has been “challenging” and “scary,” but ultimately “just […]
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What’s in a name? How much is it worth?
School district outlines donation regulations By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Unified Union School District board member and Policy Committee Chair Lou Piconi (Woodstock) reviewed the proposed naming policy the district hopes to employ when raising funds for the new $80 […]
Killington Select Board approves reimbursing state, closes out Irene debts after nearly 10 years
By Curt Peterson On June 1 the Killington Select Board unanimously approved reimbursing the Vermont Agency of Transportation for $51,753, costs of repairing a stream crossing on Stage Road damaged by Tropical Storm Irene Aug. 28, 2011, almost 10 years […]
Killington sends letter of thanks for mutual aid provided to suppress forest fire
By Curt Peterson On June 1 the Killington Select Board enthusiastically approved sending an official letter thanking 10 neighboring towns’ firefighters who helped extinguish a persistent forest fire that started on May 15 on the hillside north of Route 4 […]
Killington Select Board engages TIF consultant
By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board unanimously authorized execution of a contract engaging White + Burke Real Estate Advisors, Inc. to shepherd the town’s application for approval of a tax increment financing (TIF) district, pending approval by the town’s […]
Windsor Station weathers pandemic
By Curt Peterson Editor’s note: This is the second in a series on local restaurants expanding their open hours, offerings post-pandemic. The past 14 difficult, uncertain months have been long for John and Stacy Capurso, owners of Windsor’s Windsor Station […]
District audit reveals surplus
By Curt Peterson Smiles brightened thumbnail faces as RHR Smith Co. audit manager Samantha Ruggles reviewed the completed FY2020 Windsor Central Unified Union School District audit for the Finance Committee Monday evening. The audit revealed a $150,000 surplus for the […]
Five new hires join Windsor Central School District
By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Unified Union School District superintendent Sherry Sousa announced five new hires/position changes at the May 3 board meeting. Engagements begin officially July 1. The equity and educational support team coordinator position, reporting to director of […]
Local restaurants shedding Covid restrictions
By Curt Peterson It’s been a “dry year” for Vermonters who enjoy dining out — Covid restrictions have closed some eateries, and limited the services allowed by others. Thanks to good state virus management and cooperative citizens, restaurants are opening […]
Killington Softball League’s return is conditional, town says
By Curt Peterson On Tuesday, May 4, the Killington Select Board considered a request by the Killington Softball League (KSL) to utilize the town’s baseball fields this summer. Dave Hoffenberg, the league’s commissioner since 2006, said the league would […]