By Katy Savage An attempt to expand the Vermont Farmers Market Food Center on West Street in Rutland has uncovered a contamination problem in the air and soil. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources sent current and former owners of […]
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Hartland dog named hero for rescuing owner
By Katy Savage A Hartland dog is being called a hero after leading police officers to a serious crash on Interstate 91 in Hartford, where its owner was badly injured. The New Hampshire State Police and Lebanon Police Department responded […]
Woodstock rep Charlie Kimbell announces bid for lieutenant governor
By Katy Savage After some speculation, Woodstock Rep. Charlie Kimbell announced he’s running for lieutenant governor. Kimbell, 57, is the only candidate to officially announce his campaign for lieutenant governor. He said he made the decision to run after current […]
Fire, EMS look for volunteers
By Katy Savage Local public service departments are busier than ever and some can’t find enough volunteers. Rutland City Fire Chief William Lovett said his department is fully staffed with 27 full-time firefighters, but the volume of calls has increased […]
Woodstock Select Board to appoint new town hall committee
By Katy Savage The Woodstock Select Board has disbanded the town hall renovation committee after the 10-person volunteer group failed to make a recommendation to improve the building after five years. Select Board members decided Dec. 7 that they’ll appoint […]
Construction workers feel the crunch
By Katy Savage If you want to make renovations to your home or are planning to build a new house, you might have to wait. Some local construction companies are booked for the next two years. “We’ve been busier than […]
Woodstock committee reconsiders high cost of Town Hall renovation
By Katy Savage A committee that’s spent four years studying the prices and concepts for a hefty renovation of the Woodstock Town Hall said last Monday, Nov. 15 that they couldn’t recommend any of their plans. They cost too much. […]
Vaccination begins for 5-11 year-old children
By Katy Savage After much anticipation, the state rolled out Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 on Monday, Nov. 8. More than 200 students traveled from around the state to attend one of the first clinics at Riverside […]
Rutland Town School teachers win lip sync
Event raised $$7,735 for Wonderfeet By Katy Savage After students left school for the day, teachers at Rutland Town School danced down the hallways, in the classrooms and on the playground in a choreographed dance to “Let’s Groove Tonight” by […]
Woodstock residents voice concerns about wastewater upgrade
By Katy Savage Woodstock voters approved a $2.8 million expense to upgrade the South Woodstock wastewater system last spring, but now town leaders are at odds over who should pay for the upgrades. Some residents believe the ballot clearly stated […]