Editor’s note: these questions have been collected and submitted to the Mountain Times on behalf of some members of the Killington community, who wish to remain anonymous. We have asked experts on each topic to answer their questions: On the […]
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Fact sheet: Understanding Killington’s proposed budget
By Chet Hagenbarth The general fund budget is comprised of three primary sections: operations, capital funds and debt service. This year’s budget proposes to reduce the operations budget, bring capital funding to a sustainable level, and hold debt service funding […]
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Rutland Regional Marketing Initiative offers ‘ concierge service ’ to attract residents
Building on the regional marketing campaign and grassroots efforts to help people move to Vermont, Rutland’s Regional Marketing Initiative (RMI) is “rolling out the red carpet” to prospective new Rutland County residents. The RMI today announced the creation of Rutland […]
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Killington to see tax jump
Staff report Editor’s note: Also see the Killington town manager’s report on the budget on page 4. Two candidates are vying for a Killington Select Board seat on Town Meeting Day. Incumbent Patty McGrath is running against Charles Claffey for […]
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Castleton University to take over School of Resort Management
Staff Report KILLINGTON— The Killington Resort Hospitality Training Program has a new home. After Green Mountain College announced two weeks ago that it was closing in May, thereby folding its partnership with Killington, the resort quickly turned to Castleton University […]
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Police investigate threat at Chester school
Police are investigating a threat at Green Mountain Union High School Monday, Feb. 4. Chester Police Chief Cloud said in a press release that had been directed against the school through Facebook. Cloud was working with the state police to […]
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Police: Avoid unnecessary travel
Police are warning drivers that snow squalls are causing difficult roadway conditions Wednesday night. Snow squalls in many areas, particularly along Interstate 89 in central Vermont, are causing extremely limited visibility on the roads. Blowing snow also creates icy conditions. […]
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Peace Park comes to Killington
Photo by Blotto Brock Crouch catches some air in a Peace Park.
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100% Inn – Trailside Inn owners succeed with market niche
Submitted After five years as minority owners, Ann and Joshua Eckler celebrate purchasing Trailside Inn on Route 100 north in Killington from former partner, Joe DeSena.
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‘This is my home’
Photo by Katy Savage For transfer students Claire Sherman, Kaleigh Kennedy and Serena McKenzie this semester will be their last.