The Mountain Times

10/29/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/29/qa-with-leaders-of-killington-resorts-new-independent-ownerships-group/

By Polly Mikula Amy Laramie, vice president of brand marketing and events, moderated a question and answer session with lead investors in the new independent ownership group Phill Gross and Michael Ferri as well as Killington President and CEO Mike Solimano.

10/29/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/29/new-downtown-apartments-at-24-wales-st/

By James Kent Inside one of Rutland’s newest apartments on Wales St., city and state leaders, which included Heritage Family Credit Union’s Roofs Over Rutland, gathered Tuesday, Oct. 28, to celebrate the conversion of long-vacant offices into six market-rate homes—leased before construction wr...

10/29/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/29/okemo-stowe-and-mount-snow-announced-nov-22-as-target-opening-day/

10/29/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/29/redistricting-task-force-faces-skepticism/

By James Kent Close to 200 people came out for a community meeting at Rutland High School on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to hear Vermont’s school district redistricting task force lay out its fast-moving charge under Act 73.

10/29/2025

Additional details on last week's story:

On Friday, Oct. 24, Governor Phil Scott announced the appointment of Lyle Jepson as the new commissioner of the Dept. of Economic Development. Jepson has been the executive director of the Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) since 2020. Prior to his regional economic devel...

10/29/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/29/killington-reunion-harkens-memories-of-a-carefree-time/

Jack Oliver thinks fondly of his days spent up at Killington during the ‘70s. For him and many of his buddies, the vibe was a loose, free-spirited community, and he said he’s reminded of the Joni Mitchell song “Woodstock” and its lyrics, “We got to get back to the garden.” And while Oliv...

10/24/2025

Congratulations Lyle!

Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced the appointment of Lyle Jepson as the new commissioner of the Department of Economic Development (DED), alongside Nick Grimley, who will serve as deputy commissioner. Both will officially begin their new roles on Nov. 3.

10/22/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/22/20th-annual-wheels-for-warmth/

Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23-25—PITTSFORD— The long-running Wheels for Warmth program will return to Casella Construction, 1385 U.S. Route 7, on Saturday, Oct. 25, marking its 20th year of combining tire recycling, road safety, and community giving.

10/22/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/22/stuff-that-bus/

By James Kent The energy was high at Rutland Town School Friday morning, Oct. 17, as students filled the gym for the kickoff assembly of this year’s Stuff-A-Bus campaign, a community food and supply drive benefiting local families in need.

10/22/2025

Revised article with expanded information:

By Polly Mikula Killington Resort announced a second year of significant capital investments under its new independent ownership group at a community meeting Thursday, Oct. 16. The annual event attracts hundreds each year. Mike Solimano, president and CEO of Killington and Pico Resorts, told the cro...

10/17/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/15/sweethearts-heroes-announce-free-teacher-trainings-and-veterans-day-event/

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Rutland educators are getting a special opportunity to participate in two free professional development workshops aimed at building empathy, compassion, and connection in schools — thanks to a partnership between Sweethearts & Heroes and Alderman....

10/17/2025

https://mountaintimes.info/2025/10/17/killington-resort-announces-22m-in-capital-improvements-for-the-2025-26-season/

Killington Resort announced a second year of significant capital investments under its new independent ownership group at a community meeting on Oct. 16. An additional $22 million has been approved for on-mountain infrastructure improvements, building on the $38 million invested this past year, incl...