Staff report Rutland city’s water is slightly contaminated. Mayor Mike Doenges told the Board of Aldermen Dec. 18 that haloacetic acid was found at 60.5 parts per billion in the water, which is just above the federal limit of […]
Tag: TIF district
Op - Ed, Opinion
Is Six Peaks Village a necessary evil?
Why Article 5 is the best deal for the town and its residents By Polly Mikula The need for clean reliable water in Killington (and everywhere) is well understood and agreed upon by nearly everyone. The need for a village […]
Local News
Prediction: ‘Article 5 will pass 3:1’
Leading up to Town Meeting, Killington Select Board believes residents understand the crucial need for water and road upgrades By Polly Mikula After the year-plus it took to get the town of Killington qualified as a TIF district to finance […]
Featured, Local News, TIF
Second public hearing for Killington TIF bond draws new attendees, questions
By Polly Mikula The second public hearing for Killington’s TIF bond was about half as well attended as the first hearing on Jan. 30, but drew many new attendees. About eight residents attended in person at the Public Safety building […]
Local News, TIF
FAQs: Killington Forward
In response to comments and questions heard around town, on the slopes and at the public hearing, Jan. 30, the Killington Select Board answers questions on what voters need to know to be informed about Killington Forward before voting March […]
State News, TIF
Audit of Burlington Waterfront TIF District: A lesson, a warning
Administrative complexity, staff turnover, and poor recordkeeping contributed to millions of dollars in mistakes State Auditor Doug Hoffer released a new audit Jan. 23 of Burlington’s Waterfront TIF district. TIF districts allow municipalities to designate an area for public infrastructure […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Finally, solid research on TIFs
By Emerson Lynn Editor’s note: Emerson Lynn is the former publisher and current editorial writer for the St. Albans Messenger. Tucked into H.159, a bill focused on community and economic development, is a provision that would create a pilot program […]
Local News, TIF
Size of proposed TIF district in Killington reduced
Town brands ‘Killington Forward’ as overarching plan to accomplish water, road and affordable housing — $62.3 million of infrastructure financed by a combo of sources By Polly Mikula On Monday night, May 2, the town of Killington held its third […]
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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 […]