Dear Editor, Local option taxes were authorized by the state legislature to “reduce the dislocations in those municipalities that may be caused by reforms to the method of financing public education under the Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1997.” In […]
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Opinion
Keep the Killington one percent option tax as is
Dear Editor, I fully support the recent Mountain Times letters endorsing retaining the 1 percent option tax. True the original purpose was for economic development, however, times have changed and Town needs have changed. Just like Green Mountain National Golf […]
Opinion
Repeal one percent option tax for a stronger community
Dear Editor, I believe that the Killington Resort plan to repeal the 1 percent options tax is a perfect way to galvanize this community. When one takes a moment to look at the effect this could have on our community […]
Opinion
Support modifying the local option tax
Dear Editor, I’m 72 years “young” and strongly support modification of the Killington Option Tax as suggested by The Resort. The suggested modification of the option tax is NOT the elimination of the option tax, only the elimination of that […]
Local News
Spirit of Skiing Award honors Killington founder
By Karen D. Lorentz Ski aficionados, friends and family gathered at the Grand Hotel in Killington on Saturday, Nov. 1, to honor Killington’s founder Preston Leete Smith. Smith, 84, was the recipient of the Spirit of Skiing Award, which the […]
Local News
Killington selectboard creates committee to review fire dept. facilities
By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON–Killington’s board of selectmen is looking for five citizens to help decide what to do with the volunteer fire department’s aging and deteriorating facilities. Town manager Seth Webb said this is an important decision, and that the […]
Opinion
Community Q&A with Mike Solimano
Editor’s note: The Mountain Times receives many questions from readers every week about Killington Resort and Pico Mountain operations. Mike Solimano, president and general manager for Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, has agreed to answer some of the most common […]
Local News
Creative Halloween costumes abound in Killington
KILLINGTON — Between the Wobbly Barn and Charities across the street, Killington was the place to be Halloween night. Costumes ran the gamut and included creative and elaborate costumes like the refrigerator (pictured above), a Hot Air Balloon with clouds […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Local News
Video: Killington Resort Opening Day
Nov. 3rd 2014, an outrageous blue sky and warm sun to keep the snow just right, kicked off the winter sports season at Killington Resort. The crowd patiently waiting at the K1 gondola were greeted by both Pres Smith & […]
Local News
Local web design company sues Killington Chamber over website bill
By Cristina Kumka Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc. is suing the Killington Chamber of Commerce for $5,000. Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc., run by Kasia Karazim and Bill Ackerman, a member of the Killington’s Economic Development and Tourism […]