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Rutland community cleans up Clarendon Jewish Cemetery
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - One of Rutland’s local cemeteries is getting a cleanup. Vermont cemetery officials say the Rutland community is coming together to work on the Clarendon Jewish Cemetery this weekend on their annual cemetery work day. The site is right next to the East Claremont Cemetery. Some...
After 36 years Killington road foreman steps down; highway department signs petition to unionize
Ricky Bowen, foreman for the town of Killington highways and facilities, stepped away from that post on May 15 after 36 years of service. “The town will not publicly comment further because of respect for the process and because this is a personnel matter,” wrote Town Manager Michael Ramsey. “However, during the pendency of this matter, the town and its staff will remain committed to continuing to provide the high level of service that the residents and visitors of Killington deserve and expect.”
Center Street redesign takes shape
One-way road downtown deemed best solution for downtown pedestrian and business access. The redesign of Center Street in downtown Rutland is taking its first steps towards becoming a reality. Rutland City Mayor Micheal Doenges presented the Center Street Redesign project at a recent Community and Economic Development Committee meeting at city hall.
AOT announces road construction this week
The Agency of Transportation submits a weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont. The following are what to expect on state roadways locally. I-91 Springfield-Hartland. Beginning Tuesday, May 28, multiple single lane closures will be in place along I-91 Southbound...
GM school board wrestles with better use of its three school buildings
Last week’s Green Mountain Unified School District’s Restructuring Committee meeting was like experiencing a time warp, with the discussion re-litigating portions of the Act 46 merger that created the district more than seven years ago. The original charge for the committee was to come up with ideas for...
Harrison announces candidacy forre-election
Jim Harrison of Chittenden announced his candidacy for a new term as state representative for the Rutland-11 district (Chittenden, Killington, Mendon, and Pittsfield). He was first appointed to the legislature in 2017 by Governor Phil Scott and has been re-elected to new terms since then. Harrison is a member of...
LTE Ludlow Mount Holly school budget
June 4 is an important date for the Ludlow and Mount Holly communities to rally together and approve our local school budget. As you know, this is the third attempt at the budget, and it is especially important to continue the education of our youth. Our family has been attending Ludlow schools for four generations, and it is important to know our three grandsons are getting the supportive help and instruction my parents, Ron and I, and our daughters received. The staff and administration at Ludlow Elementary continue to excel and genuinely care for our children. I am sure the same can be found in the Mount Holly school. Our middle and high school students deserve our passing the budget as well, so they can continue with the schools of their choice.
Woodstock, Vermont to host first LGBTQ+ Pride celebration
WOODSTOCK, Vt. — Woodstock is getting an early jump on Pride Month, hosting its first-ever Pride of Woodstock event starting Thursday, May 30. The well-known tourist destination's inaugural celebration of the LGBTQ+ community runs through the afternoon of Sunday, June 2. "I think we have something for everyone," Pride...
Drug counseling clinics in Vermont, New Hampshire close after owner indicted on federal charges
RUTLAND, Vt. — A series of drug counseling and recovery clinics in Vermont and New Hampshire have closed without warning after the owner was indicted on multiple federal charges. All New England Medicine and Counseling Associates locations have closed, including one on Scale Avenue in Rutland and another on...
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