By Curt Peterson Killington Planning Commission members were surprised by the large attendance at their July 24 meeting. People showed up out of concern of short term rental regulations. “The Planning Commission wasn’t even going to discuss short-term rentals at […]
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Woodstock town manager dies at 67
Philip B. Swanson, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 17 . Swanson was born on April 13, 1952 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Swan and Carola (Vitarius) Swanson. Swanson attended and graduated from Johnson State College, in Johnson. It […]
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John Miller Lorentz
John M. Lorentz of Shrewsbury died on July 12 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. His beloved family was by his side. Born in New Jersey to Fred and Marie Lorentz, John grew up […]
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Killington breaks ground on new base lodge
Killington Resort broke ground on its new K-1 Base Lodge on Tuesday, July 16, upon receipt of final permitting. The new, 58,000 square foot lodge, which will be 21,000 square feet larger than the previous lodge, is slated to open […]
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Local towns adopt marijuana policies
The Clarendon Select Board doesn’t want marijuana coming to town. The board unanimously passed an ordinance at its Monday, July 22 meeting prohibiting marijuana dispensaries from establishing. The ordinance would prohibit the sale of marijuana. Those who violate the ordinance […]
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Police search for two stolen goats
KILLINGTON—Police have yet to find two baby goats that were stolen from Hinterland Organic Farm in Killington overnight Sunday, July 7. The two 7-month-old miniature billy goats were tethered to a 150-pound weight, which was also stolen, said Killington Police […]
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Poultney voters nix zoning amendment, dealing blow to Dollar General
Poultney voters defeated an article 549-302 on Tuesday, July 9, to loosen zoning bylaws and let a Dollar General come to town. The article would have let property owners bypass the Development Review Board by permitting mixed commercial and light […]
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New hemp operation takes root in Florence
Q&A with Rye Matthews By Julia Purdy Vermont Hydroponic Produce on Whipple Hollow Road in Florence has been acquired by Northeast Hemp Commodities, maker of Methodorganics health products. The landscape along the Castleton River now features acres and acres of […]
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Police search for two stolen goats
KILLINGTON—Police have yet to find two baby goats that were stolen from Hinterland Organic Farm in Killington overnight Sunday, July 7. The two 7-month-old miniature billy goats were tethered to a 150-pound weight, which was also stolen, said Killington Police […]
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Poultney voters nix zoning amendment, dealing blow to Dollar General
Poultney voters defeated an article 549-302 on Tuesday, July 9, to loosen zoning bylaws and let a Dollar General come to town. The article would have let property owners bypass the Development Review Board by permitting mixed commercial and light […]