When an old dairy farm
in Shoreham became the hub for a trendy new whiskey company several years ago,
many were excited by the idea of new jobs and economic development. But two things may get in the company’s way: mold and the state’s
definition of a farm.
Ski resorts have been trying to increase awareness of the dangers of skiing out of bounds but have had little success. Meanwhile, a group of local back-country ski enthusiasts recently formed Killington Search and Rescue to help.
Officials from Green Mountain Power provided a first
glimpse inside their new $2.5 million
energy innovation center in downtown Rutland Thursday. It’s an
investment that city officials say is having a positive ripple effect on the
entire downtown.
In Castleton, local residents are weighing in on
what to do about their town office – again. It’s the third time in a year and the issue
remains deeply divisive.
Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras faces stiff
opposition from well-known challenger for the city’s top job. While the campaign has been relatively quiet,
public safety and the city’s drug problem have emerged as a top issues in a
race that will be decided on Town Meeting Day.
February can be a pretty drab month – color wise. But a new art exhibit at the Chaffee is all about color. while the stately Chaffee mansion is closed for weatherization and electrical renovations, art lovers can visit the Chaffe’s new downtown gallery on Merchants Row.
Ski resorts can have the most luxurious lodges, the fastest lifts and
most exciting terrain. But if they don’t have snow in the winter, none
of that matters much.
Rutland
City’s top ranking police officers are the focus of a lawsuit alleging a
longstanding culture of corruption, misconduct and cover-ups in the department.
The
highest-ranking members of the Rutland City Police Department are the focus of
a lawsuit alleging a longstanding culture of corruption, misconduct and
cover-ups. The suit was filed by a
former police officer and targets Police Chief Jim Baker and other officers as
well as former state public safety commissioner Thomas Tremblay.