By Katy Savage After Donald Gurney, Jr. went missing last week, hundreds of people, police rescue groups and a team of search dogs united to find him. Gurney, 65, who has Alzheimer’s, went missing around midnight Monday, June 13 on […]
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Public sounds off on concerns about hut on Silver Lake
By Katy Savage The construction of a proposed hut on Silver Lake in Leicester has drawn unexpected controversy from the public. A number of residents attended a public information meeting on Wednesday, June 8. One described the lake as an […]
Killington’s option tax hits record level
By Katy Savage Killington’s first-quarter option tax was the largest in the town’s recorded history. A total of $286,625 was collected from January to March, which is above the budgeted $215,600. “We’ve had people tell us they’ve never written checks […]
Little Harry’s closes after 25 years
By Katy Savage After 25 years, Little Harry’s restaurant in Rutland is permanently closed. The owners announced the closure in a Facebook post on June 1. “We are looking forward to the next chapter of life” the post read. “Thank […]
Permit withdrawn for gunsmith shop near school after controversy
By Katy Savage A zoning permit request to sell firearms next to Rutland Northeast Primary School was rescinded on June 6 after backlash from residents. A temporary permit was granted on May 24, which would have allowed applicant Eric Fletcher […]
Rutland mayor selects Peter Fagan for vacant School Board seat
By Katy Savage After pushback from residents, Rutland Mayor David Allaire changed his decision about his nomination to the School Board. Allaire nominated Rep. Peter Fagan, R-Rutland City, on May 25, a change from his earlier consideration of Bob Pearo, […]
CU students invent, design prototypes
By Katy Savage Castleton University students at the School of Resort Management spent 10 weeks developing a product and a business plan to ask for an investment offer. The 12-week course is modeled after the reality television program, “Shark Tank.” […]
Woodstock town manager signs separation agreement
By Katy Savage Woodstock has reached a separation agreement with former Village and Town Manager Bill Kerbin. Under the agreement, Kerbin agreed to resign on May 2. He’ll receive 22 weeks of severance pay, ending Sept. 30 and totaling $46,578, […]
Aldermen discuss School Board member replacement after Cavacas resigns
By Katy Savage The resignation of Rutland City School Board member Brittany Cavacas on May 11 has led to questions and controversy about who will replace her. The city charter leaves it to the mayor to make a recommendation to […]
Castleton rejects use of herbicides for Lake Bomoseen
By Katy Savage The Castleton Select Board unanimously decided Monday, May 9 to oppose the use of herbicides to control milfoil in Lake Bomoseen. Castleton joined the towns of Hubbardton and Fair Haven, which have also publicly opposed herbicides after […]