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Central Vermont towns report good first quarter revenue for local options tax
By Stephen Seitz Area towns with the local options sales, meals and rooms, and alcohol taxes have had a good first quarter, according to various town officials. Rutland Town treasurer Donna Zeller said the taxes brought in $249,327 in the […]
News briefs from the Rutland region
By Lani Duke Food drive falls short RUTLAND–The National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive in Rutland was a bust this year. Held the second Saturday in May annually, it is an effort to restock food pantries at a time […]
News Briefts: Rutland Region
Water leak calls for new pipes, valves RUTLAND—The city’s recent massive water leak may determine the direction most needed for improving the piping infrastructure. As work crews sought the location of the leak, they discovered that numerous valves–some in critical […]
News Briefs: Rutland Region
The downtown parking deck struggles RUTLAND—You wouldn’t think a simple concrete structure with a couple of elevators and a ramp connecting its tiers would be such a fiscal sinkhole. Long-term users can pay $55 per month (discounted for Rutland Area […]
Police respond to unlawful mischief complaint at Taco Bell
RUTLAND TOWN—On Tuesday, April 14, at 3 p.m. state troopers from Rutland responded to a call at Taco Bell in Green Mountain Plaza, where an unidentified male customer had become frustrated with his food order and kicked the door on […]
The Cocktail Corner: Sugar-on-Snow martini
By Tom Joyce Sugar on Snow martini is a seasonal favorite! Gallipo’s farm on Grove Street in Rutland Town is where I first experienced the magic of the sugarhouse. It was just a short walk across the fields of Gerdon’s […]
Two-day conference in Rutland explored agritourism opportunities
RUTLAND – Whether offering a farm stay experience, farm stand, pick-your-own operation or barn tours for groups, many Vermont farms are turning to agritourism, education and direct sales to supplement their farm income and increase profits. On April 7-8, farmers, […]
Rutland Town principals get “Stuck for a buck!”
By Robin Alberti On Friday, Nov 14, the Rutland Town Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored a creative fundraiser, “Stuck For A Buck.” The students were really attached to the idea of taping their principals to the wall. “Stuck For A […]