By Virginia Dean The contract between the Bridgewater Select Board and the Windsor Sheriff’s Department may soon undergo changes that would make the coverage of the town more consistent and prevent it from having a shortfall with a lack of […]
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A bit of suspense
By Rep. Jim Harrison Last week, the House failed to override the governor’s veto of H.107, paid family leave, by just one vote. Four out of the five independents and four Democrats joined the 43Republicans in supporting Scott’s veto, primarily, […]
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Mini Shredders hit the slopes
Mini Shred Madness took place at Killington Resort under sunny skies on Saturday, Feb. 8. The event was rescheduled from its original date in January, due to inclement weather. Grom skiers and riders, 13 years and under, took over Red’s […]
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Vermont young professionals determined to close opportunity gap
After facilitating 14 focus groups with statewide Young Professional (YP) groups, the Vermont Futures Project released a report on Feb. 5 to pursue their three major recommendations and incorporate their concerns into the sustainable economic growth plan slated for release in the fall […]
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Don’t forget the Census
By Sen. Allison Clarkson The Census matters. Two legislative committees were reminded last week of how important the data gleaned from it is for every state. Each decade since 1790 the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted an every-household survey collecting […]
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Killington Select Board to hold second short-term rental hearing
Staff report The Killington Select Board is holding another public hearing on changing the language in its zoning ordinance and short-term rentals. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Sherburne Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. Killington’s current zoning […]
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Woodstock board votes to regulate short-term rentals
By Curt Peterson Following a public hearing, the Woodstock Select Board narrowly approved short-term rental regulations by a vote of 3-2 on Jan. 21. The new bylaw requires owners of short-term rental properties to register them and pay a short-term […]
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Ottauquechee Health holds annual meeting
On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Ottauquechee Health Foundation held its Annual Membership Meeting at Billings Farm and Museum. At the event, the Foundation shared its accomplishments and goals and recognized select community partners for their outstanding service and support of […]
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Vermont Law School offers free tax help
Vermont Law School’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Center in South Royalton is offering free help with tax return preparation and electronic filing help to qualified Vermonters from now through April 8 at the South Royalton campus. Available from 5 […]
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Police respond to shooting incident
By Ed Larson Rutland City Police Chief Brian Kilcullen stated that police responded to Terrill Street in Rutland on Sunday, Feb. 9 for a report of possible shots being fired. Police later determined that no shooting occurred, however a wrench […]