By Katy Savage With the increase in real estate, blighted properties in the area are seeing new life. Dumpsters and trucks are gutting the insides of local buildings — some of which have been closed for years. Killington’s former interim […]
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Pandemic spurs short-term rental market bed nights increase, but so do full-time residents
By Katy Savage Since the pandemic started, an influx of people from cities have come to small Vermont towns, and while housing inventory is low, the short-term rental market is busier than ever. Guests are staying longer, they’re booking further […]
Chris Karr to replace Claffey on Killington SB
By Curt Peterson Killington Select Board member Chuck Claffey was about a half-year short of completing his first term on the Board when he sold his house and moved to Mendon, requiring him to resign from his seat. Chair Steve […]
Claffey resigns from Killington Select Board
By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board officially accepted Chuck Claffey’s resignation as selectman at its July 20 meeting. Claffey had served about 2 1/2 years of the 3-year term for which he was elected in 2019. His resignation letter […]
Killington Softball League’s return is conditional, town says
By Curt Peterson On Tuesday, May 4, the Killington Select Board considered a request by the Killington Softball League (KSL) to utilize the town’s baseball fields this summer. Dave Hoffenberg, the league’s commissioner since 2006, said the league would […]
‘ Same goals, different perspectives ’
Two Killington Select Board candidates vie for seat By Curt Peterson KILLINGTON—A dozen hardy souls braved a whiteout snowstorm Monday, Feb. 25, to hear the two candidates for Killington Select Board’s one open seat answer questions. Mike Coppinger, executive director […]
I’m running for Select Board
Dear Editor, When I first bought a ski house in Killington in 2001, I never dreamed that in 2015, my wife, Rebecca, and I would decide to move up to live here full time with our two sons. There’s no […]
Face the facts
Dear Editor, Hello taxpayers of Killington, it’s Jim Haff. I’m not on the ballot this year, surprise! But a good friend of mine, Chuck Claffey, is on the ballot, and I’m asking you to help Chuck become the next Select […]
Killington Select Board candidates outline platforms
By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON— Three candidates will face off for the open seat on Killington’s three-person Select Board. Jay Hickory, Kelly Lange and Jim Haff are all running to replace Chris Bianchi, who is not seeking re-election. Chuck Claffey, […]
Four vie for Killington Select Board seat
By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON— Four candidates will vie for the one open seat on Killington’s three-person Select Board. Jim Haff, Jay Hickory, Kelly Lange and Chuck Claffey submitted petitions with at least 10 signatures to the town by the […]