Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.—Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) will be cablecasting the 59th annual Rutland City halloween parade live on cable channel 15 starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Viewers can also watch it streamed live online […]
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Help wanted: Teachers, principals in demand in many districts
By Lola Duffort/ VTDigger In Rutland City, school administrators searched high and low for a qualified higher-level math teacher this spring. Coming up empty, they asked their counterparts in neighboring towns if they could recommend anyone on the market. Basically […]
Longtime Rutland City school leader to retire
Alan Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND—Longtime Rutland Schools Superintendent Mary Moran said her passion for education and the outdoors made Vermont a perfect location for a high school administrator from Massachusetts to live and build on a career. After more than two […]
Allaire defeats Louras, becomes new city mayor
By Evan Johnson RUTLAND CITY—The third third time was the charm for David Allaire. The 19-year veteran of the Rutland City Board of Aldermen successfully unseated sitting Mayor Chris Louras by a wide margin. Initial results on Tuesday evening showed […]
Rutland City aims to be most business-friendly in Vt.
RUTLAND—The city of Rutland launched its new business web portal Tuesday, Nov. 22. Rutland City is one of 27 municipalities nationwide to receive a $50,000 award from the U.S. Small Business Administration, an independent federal agency established to assist small […]
Alderman voices his concerns about city’s Marketing Committee
Request for $100,000 receives support from all other Alderman to proceed to committee By Patricia Minichiello RUTLAND CITY—Speaking frankly Monday night, Oct. 3, during the Board of Aldermen’s meeting, Alderman Gary Donahue said he doesn’t understand the purpose of the […]
Kerosene can found in basement of home destroyed by fire
By Patricia Minichiello RUTLAND CITY— A fire that destroyed a home on Forest Street Sept. 19 has been ruled suspicious by arson investigators. A kerosene can found in the basement of the home was collected for evidence, police said. A […]
Grace Church: Feeding the city, transforming lives
By Karrie Etzler Residents of Rutland City and its environs were graciously fêted at a three-course culinary soiree, hosted by the Grace Congregational United Church of Christ (Grace Church), under its community outreach program on Sunday evening, Sept. 25. The […]
Alderman Board: Bloomer resigns, Gides replaces
RUTLAND CITY—A new baby and a new job won’t leave Alderman Matt Bloomer enough time to fill the requirements of his city position, Bloomer announced July 28. He intends to resign Tuesday, Sept. 6. Bloomer’s first child is scheduled to […]
Rutland First is pro-democracy, pro-transparency
Dear Editor, I am a Rutland City resident, registered voter and taxpayer. Kudos to Rutland First for standing up for everyday citizens like me, and to the Board of Aldermen for asserting their authority as our representatives by sending the […]