Staff report Rutland town may revise its trespass policy after receiving a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Vermont. ACLU of Vermont Staff Attorney Hillary Rich sent the letter to the town on Feb. 8, explaining the […]
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Local News
Killington considers inclusion statement
By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board seemed to struggle with semantics as they discussed adoption of the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion at a meeting on Aug. 22. Ultimately the board suggested a committee recommend changes in the document at […]
News Briefs, police
SUV drives over Corvette in Rutland Town
On Friday, May 21, at 4:22 p.m., troopers from the state police Rutland Barracks responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 7, near McKinley Ave, in Rutland Town. Through investigation it was determined that Jason Weedman, 37, of Pittsford was […]
Local News, State News
State Board of Education orders three districts to pay tuition at religious schools
Ludlow-Mt. Holly, Rutland Town, Hartland, and Mt. Ascutney school districts named in appeal By Lola Duffort/VTDigger The state board of education on Wednesday, April 21, ordered three Vermont school districts to reimburse families who live in “school choice” towns for the tuition they […]
Local News
Rutland Town hires administrative assistant
RUTLAND TOWN—The Rutland Town Select Board has voted 4-1 to hire William Sweet to fill the vacant position of administrative assistant to the board. The sole dissenting vote came from board member Chris Kiefer-Cioffi. Mr. Bill Sweet is a lifelong […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Rutland Town celebrates at Northwood Park
Saturday, July 1, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND TOWN—Rutland Town would like to formally announce its first annual Rutland Town Celebration Day, Saturday, July 1 at Northwood Park. Rain date will be Sunday, July 2. The celebration will feature activities throughout the day, […]
Local News
Ancient site found near proposed solar development in Rutland Town
By Julia Purdy RUTLAND TOWN—Vermont has dozens of explored ancient sites that date as far back as 10,000-13,000 years and feature cookfires, refuse dumps, implements and workshops, points, pottery, charcoal and bones, shells, petroglyphs and even burials. Many more lie […]
Local News
BJ’s withdraws Act 250 permit from Rutland Town location
By Patricia Minichiello The developer looking to put a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Rutland Town, next to the Holiday Inn off Route 7 South, has withdrawn his Act 250 permit appeal. Developer Gene Beaudoin, with Saxon Partners, said Friday Sept. […]
News Briefs, police
Proctor woman dies after crashing into garage
RUTLAND TOWN—On Sept. 3, at approximately 11:03 p.m. member of the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks, Rutland County Sheriff’s Department, Rutland Town Fire Department and Regional Ambulance Service responded to a single vehicle crash on West Proctor Road in Rutland Town. […]
News Briefs
Route 4 road work—just a bit longer
By Julia Purdy MENDON—Work continues along sections of US Route 4 in Mendon and Rutland Town as VTrans crews and contractors repair and replace features of the Route 4 corridor in two spots: the ravine on the west side of […]