RUTLAND — Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) in partnership with the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) are finishing up the last few weeks of a new meal kit program, Eat At Home (EAH), with older adults in Rutland County. […]
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At The MINT: Build it and you’ll have fun
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann There is an expansive physical space in Rutland, over 14,000 square feet to be exact, known as “The MINT – Rutland’s Makerspace” — where almost anyone, of any age, interest or skill level, can fulfill the […]
In Rutland, a sense of increased crime is met with vigilantism
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger A video of citizens violently apprehending an alleged shoplifter at the Rutland Home Depot has highlighted frustration over crime and the vigilantism that can crop up alongside it. The video of the incident, viewed more than 55,000 […]
Remembering Christmas from yesteryear
By Mary Ellen Shaw Remembering Christmas from the ’50s and ’60s has become a topic for my column every December. From a child’s point of view downtown Rutland was a magical place with lighted garlands strung across Merchants Row, Center […]
Aldermen discuss raising parking rates, fines, incentives downtown
By Katy Savage The Board of Aldermen is considering sharp increases in parking meter rates and fines, with meter rates jumping from 25 cents an hour at some meters, to $1.50 an hour. Members of the Aldermen parking committee proposed […]
Vermont Symphony Orchestra returns with Holiday Pops Extravaganza on Dec. 11
Enjoy a family holiday tradition with acclaimed L.A. guest conductor Anthony Parnther, VPR’s Jane Lindholm, and Lyric Theatre Singers Sunday, Dec. 11 — RUTLAND — Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) continues its annual tradition of the Holiday Pops Concert Dec. 11 […]
Third annual Light Up Rutland County contest is on through Dec. 31
Dec. 3 – 31— RUTLAND — The third annual Light Up Rutland County holiday lights competition is calling all light-peepers in the area to come out and enjoy the competition’s registered decorator displays throughout the month of December. Grab a […]
CEDRR names Scott Graves StartUp Rutland director at Hub CoWorks
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) has hired Scott Graves as StartUp Rutland’s inaugural program director. Graves is relocating to the area from Gardner, Massachusetts. He was most recently an independent consultant for SMGraves Associates, a […]
Celebrate the holidays with the annual downtown tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 25 and the Holiday Stroll on Nov. 26
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26 — RUTLAND — It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays in the heart of Rutland city. The snow is here, and the Downtown Rutland Partnership is looking forward to the festivities planned for […]
Whitcomb steps down from Aldermen, Cupoli steps up
By Katy Savage Board of Aldermen member Matt Whitcomb resigned Nov. 17, becoming the third member of the board to resign this year. Whitcomb is starting a new job as director of ambulatory care at New London Hospital in New […]