By Polly Mikula Finding an open seat in the conference room of Killington’s Public Safety Building Monday night, Jan. 30, was a bit of a challenge as about 30 residents joined the public hearing in-person with another 50 attending via […]
Tag: TIF
$50m Killington Forward phase filing approved
VEPC approval clears way for bond vote on Town Meeting Day By Polly Mikula The town’s Killington Forward plan is approaching actuality. The plan — two years in the making — aims to provide clean water, road improvements, development of […]
TIF, development agreements should eliminate financial risk to taxpayers
Dear Editor, Editor’s note: the following are comments Killington resident Art Malatzky submitted at the VEPC meeting held Thursday, May 26 in Killington. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. When I spoke at the Jan. 27 VEPC hearing […]
Study: TIF programs increases Ed Fund and economic opportunity
The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) released an independent analysis of Vermont’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program Tuesday, April 19, that concluded that TIF helps Vermont meet its smart growth goals, promotes long-term planning, and contributes to net-growth […]
Well drilling will determine capacity of Killington’s proposed new municipal water system
By Curt Peterson Two large well-drilling rigs were headed for a water source site behind the Mountain Times offices recently, but the bridge to cross the Ottauquechee River appeared to be strained as the first truck made the trip. The […]
Businesses offer housing incentives to attract workers
By Katy Savage Like most business owners, Chris Karr has struggled to find employees in the aftermath of the pandemic. Karr, the owner of six restaurants in Killington, usually employs up to 150 people in the peak season, but when […]
Mountain Times — Vol. 51, No. 03 — Jan. 19-25, 2022
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Seeking public comment: Proposed use of Incremental Property Tax Revenue for Tax Increment Financing District
STATE OF VERMONT Proposed use of Incremental Property Tax Revenue for Tax Increment Financing District, Town of Killington PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED On January 27, 2022, the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) will meet virtually to begin consideration of an application […]
Killington taxpayers deserve to know risks, TIF isn’t silver bullet
Dear Editor, Editor’s note: this was submitted as an open letter to the Killington Select Board on Dec. 10. As the Select Board leads the effort to bring a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) District to Killington, it appears obvious that […]
Mountain Times – Vol. 50, Number 48 – Dec. 1-7, 2021
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