By Karen D. Lorentz Vermont was well represented at the 38th annual Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston Nov. 14-17. The show, which draws thousands of snowsport lovers every year, marks the New England kick-off to […]
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Hartland group finds $8 million in untaxed structures
By Curt Peterson HARTLAND–Almost 90 residents attended the Hartland Municipal Resources Group’s (HMRG) breakfast on Nov. 16. Hartland has the third largest population in Windsor County after Springfield and Hartford, and, unlike adjacent towns, is growing in population. HMRG was […]
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Woodstock to consider emergency services building addition
By Virginia Dean A public tour and informational meeting for a proposed remodeling and new addition to the Woodstock Emergency Services building will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. “We began looking into the idea […]
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Killington Road sees business renovations, redevelopment and welcomes new owners By Katy Savage
With Killington Resort investing millions of dollars in summer and winter activities, a number of business owners on Killington Road are following with upgrades and changes to their buildings. Some business owners have invested heavily into summer offerings with the […]
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Bradford child collects socks for those in need
By Virginia Dean The philanthropic efforts of 7-year-old Bradford Elementary School student Preston O’Donnell have had far-reaching effects in the Upper Valley this holiday season, including nearly 20 different locations where local residents have brought their donations of socks to […]
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$5 Christmas trees available from the Green Mountain National Forest
Fourth-graders can redeem a voucher for a free tree RUTLAND—U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are encouraging the public to purchase Christmas tree removal permits should they be interested in a $5 tree for the holidays, according to a Nov. […]
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Barnard voters to decide on school merger
Vote scheduled for Dec. 10 By Curt Peterson Barnard voters will decide whether to merge Barnard Academy into the Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District on Dec. 10. Polls at the town offices will be open from 10 a.m. […]
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Neshobe Golf Club on the brink of foreclosure
Pledge drive fails to raise funds to offset long-term debt By Lee J. Kahrs An appeal for pledges from members to keep the Neshobe Golf Club alive in the face of foreclosure has failed. Neshobe Golf Club Board Chair Jeff […]
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Killington real estate market is hot
Multiple factors contribute to demand, vacation properties are majority of boom By Karen D. Lorentz Investments in both winter and summer attractions and activities at Killington Resort, expansion of Killington Mountain School programs, the transition to a year-round vacation paradise, […]
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Killington struggles with short-term rental policy
By Curt Peterson KILLINGTON—Town Planner and Zoning Administrator Preston Bristow said there are approximately 931 short-term rentals in Killington—more than any other town in the state. According to the 2010 Census, Killington has only 820 full-time residents. The Killington Planning […]