Dear Editor, I’m 72 years “young” and strongly support modification of the Killington Option Tax as suggested by The Resort. The suggested modification of the option tax is NOT the elimination of the option tax, only the elimination of that […]
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Opinion
Red Ribbon Week successfully increased awareness for substance abuse and education
Dear Editor, The Rutland Area Prevention Coalition thanks all of our partners around Rutland County who helped in the celebration of National Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23-31)—a time set aside to stress the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, especially among […]
Opinion
Oppose the option tax
Dear Editor, While I applaud Killington’s plans for its expansion plans for summer business, I do not think it should be in any way contingent on the 1 percent option tax. A large percentage of the Killington residents are retirees […]
Opinion
Resort “improvements” do not help residents
Dear Editor, I’ve been skiing Killington for the past 35 years. I’ve been a regular season pass holder for over 20 years. I am a full time resident for the past 10 years. I am currently, for the first time, […]
Opinion
Open letter to Mr. Paul Sunu, CEO of FairPoint
Mr. Sunu, When I moved to Pittsfield, Vt., in November 2013, I became a new customer. Though I had heard many reports of how unreliable FairPoint service is locally, I had no issues for the first six months. Suddenly it […]
Opinion
Shumlin won’t tell us what it will cost until after the election
Dear Editor, The Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) and Vermont Health Connect (a.k.a. Shumlincare) are weakening the economy and over time both will become less affordable. Both plans help specific groups by giving them a greater slice of the economic […]
Opinion
In support of Marc Brierre
Dear Editor, This letter is in support of Marc Brierre for State’s Attorney. As an officer for the Vermont State Police, I’ve known Marc as a prosecutor for all of my time in the Rutland area. In one of my […]
Opinion
Tate for State
Dear Editor, My vote and endorsement in this election will go to Job Tate to represent the district of Chittenden, Mendon, Killington and Bridgewater. Job has a young family and is running to make sure that that his young family […]
Opinion
Record proves Marc Brierre a good choice
Dear Editor, Marc Brierre began his career with the Rutland County State “Attorney” office over 30 years ago as a prosecutor. He handled his case load and assisted where and when needed. Life was a bit easier then. Throughout the […]
Opinion
Anne is the one
Dear Editor, Let me start by saying Anne Gallivan’s modesty and her penchant for listening instead of talking make her a lousy campaigner. But those qualities, combined with her intellect, honesty, ethics, persuasiveness and her ability to compromise make her […]