Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order Nov. 15 to ensure the accuracy of the 2020 census count. “A complete count of our population is essential for the fair representation of Vermonters at all levels of government,” said Scott. “The […]
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High risk dams needing repair put thousands at risk
By Elizabeth Gribkoff/VTDigger The Waterbury Reservoir, an 850-acre body of water shaped like an upside down T west of Route 100, is one of Vermont’s most beloved spots for boating, fishing and family swimming. But the 81-year-old dam, which could put […]
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How Rutland averted disaster and saved a bit of history
By Julia Purdy A quiet, little-known pond on North Main Street that once furnished ice has finally met its inevitable end, literally giving way to eventual stream and habitat restoration as well as relieving public worry about safety. On Friday, […]
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Rutland city surprised after water billing vendor folds
By Ed Larson The company contracted by Rutland to do electronic water meter billing for the next 15 years has notified Rutland and approximately 30 other communities that they are shutting down and terminating all existing contracts. FATHOM Global Water […]
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Two new restaurants to open in Killington
Two new pizza restaurants are coming to Killington. The Nite Spot, LLC, owned by Moguls owner Sal Salmeri and Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza, owned by Donald Billings, who owns the Roots restaurant in Rutland and Crux and the Mountain Merchant […]
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Teen entrepreneur sells newspapers in Barnard
By Curt Peterson Oliver Szott calls his company Barnard Newspapers. Oliver is 13 years old and he’s been supplying newspapers since August 2018 when he recognized and seized an opportunity created by changes in the newspaper distribution businesses. In 2018, […]
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Okemo plans biggest opening day in resort’s history
Okemo is planning to open Nov. 22 with the biggest opening day in Okemo’s history. As many as 25 trails and four lifts will be open, which is more terrain than any other opening day. There will be a First […]
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Vermont Health Connect enrollment is open
Vermonters can enroll in or change their health insurance plans through Vermont Health Connect, the state’s health insurance marketplace. During open enrollment, new customers can sign up for health and dental insurance plans for the coming year (coverage begins on […]
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St. James Episcopal Church welcomes new rector
St. James Episcopal Church of Woodstock has called the Reverend Amy Spagna as its new full-time rector. Spagna is a priest from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. She has served at Christ Church in Westerly, Rhode Island and Trinity Episcopal […]
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Woodstock students petition town to declare climate emergency
By Virginia Dean The 45 members of Woodstock’s Change the World Kids (CTWK) are taking Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg’s warning on climate change seriously by galvanizing for more action to combat the impact of global warming. “I want […]