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Local News, TIF
Killington town, residents champion TIF, seeking approval
By Polly Mikula The Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) met with the town of Killington and its residents via Zoom Thursday, Jan. 27, for a public hearing on the town of Killington’s tax increment financing (TIF) application. The town hopes […]
Local News
Killington turns down solar power agreement
By Julia Purdy KILLINGTON—The long-awaited power purchase agreement with AllEarth Solar of Williston was scuttled on a 2-1 vote at the Killington Select Board meeting Aug. 20. Board members Steve Finneron and Jim Haff voted against; Patty McGrath voted for. […]
News Briefs
Osher Winter Lecture Series begins Friday, Jan. 5
By Gerrie Russell The Osher Life Long Learning Institute in Rutland exists to promote continuing education for area residents age 50 and older. It operates under the auspices of the University of Vermont and is run by a volunteer board […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Osher fall semester begins, features two former governors
By Gerrie Russell Friday, Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—James H. Douglas, former governor of Vermont and current Executive in Residence at Middlebury College, will kick off the fall semester of the Osher Life Long Learning Institute on Friday, Sept. 2 […]
News Briefs
Killington Active Seniors enjoy annual picnic
By Gerrie Russell A beautiful Vermont evening, good food, great conversation with a lot of laughs and the promise of entertainment within walking distance lured almost 50 Killington Active Seniors to their annual picnic. This was held last Thursday evening, […]
Letter
New progress report addresses residents’ goals outlined in 2008
Dear Editor, In 2007, the Killington Growth Initiative (KGI), a community group composed of business leaders, local government and residents, identified key challenges before the town, including a depressed economy, decline in cultural activities, lack of sustainable year-round economy, poor […]
News Briefs
Killington Active Seniors learn about AARP’s Livable Communities
By Kim Peters Members of the Killington Active Seniors group listen to an AARP presentation. By Gerrie Russell Livable Communities, Village to Village and Complete Streets were a few of the concepts presented to the Killington Active Seniors during their […]
Local News
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents fall program
Courtesy of Gerrie Russell Steve Wood portrays the sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. By Gerrie Russell Friday, Sept. 4 at 1:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Bernard Osher, a native of Biddeford, Maine is an extremely successful business man and […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Killington Active Seniors to hold picnic
By Gerrie Russell Thursday, Aug. 13 — KILLINGTON — Members of a local group called Killington Active Seniors are frequently found at the new Adventure Center, playing a round of golf or doing water aerobics at Pico. They go to […]