Business

Tax breaks and homestead declarations

VERMONT- Vermonters may claim a property tax credit or receive a renter rebate to help offset the cost of housing, but those claims must be filed by Thursday, October 15. The Vermont Property Tax Credit and Renter Rebate programs help make housing more affordable for thousands of Vermonters, and...

New ownership group modernizes valley classic

DOVER- A year into new ownership and a few months beyond a big renovation project, the Lodge at Mount Snow is ready to welcome returning guests and new customers for the upcoming winter season. A new management team is in place at the Lodge, and the venerable hotel with the priceless view of...

Vail consolidates resort marketing operations, cuts 60 positions, adds 22

DOVER- As we were going to press, news was breaking that Vail Corporation had announced a round of layoffs in its Eastern operations division. This included staff at Mount Snow.
In a press release, the company said:
“As an integrated network of resorts, with a centralized...

Logging classes offered

VERMONT- The Vermont Logger Safety and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program, developed to modernize safety on logging operations and reduce workers’ compensation insurance costs, is entering its second year.
For mechanized and non-mechanized logging contractors enrolling in the Vermont...

CARES receives funding

Brattleboro- On September 18, Gov. Phil Scott and Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, announced the distribution of $2.5 million in federal CARES Act funding for Restart Vermont Small Business Technical Assistance.
This funding will deliver...

Arlene Palmiter left, was given a plaque and other memorabilia by Angel Balch and Bob Pavin for her service and commitment to the Rotary Club.

Rotary Club celebrates longtime members

DOVER- On Wednesday, September 16, the Deerfield Valley Rotary Club held a farewell social for four longtime Rotarians. Charter member Arlene Palmiter, founding, members Bruce and Nancy Mullen, and long-time member Gordon Lucas will be moving away.
New Rotarian Michael Levesque hosted the...

Circus Minimus and Nimble Arts in Brattleboro

West Brattleboro- Join the international award-winning circus company Nimble Arts in collaboration with Circus Minimus for Circus in Place on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, at 12, 2, and 4 pm.
This outdoor performance for all ages brings together community and artists. There...

Another event now hosted on Zoom

BRATTLEBORO- The COVID-19-era shadow forced the Windham World Affairs Council to cancel last spring’s monthly events. WWAC returns now with fresh board members committed to creating participatory Zoom talks that shine a light on global issues of importance to the community.
On Sunday,...

MOOver bus changes routes due to COVID-19

MOOver route canceled due to Covid

WILMINGTON - Due to constraints caused by the pandemic, the MOOver will not be able to provide winter seasonal service to Greenspring, Bears Crossing, Suntec, Timber Creek, and Kingswood for the 2020-2021 season. The company will provide service to the three Mount Snow base lodges, Mountaineer,...

Virtual UVM Workshop

VERMONT-University of Vermont Extension and the International Workshop on Agritourism will present an online agritourism series featuring experts from around the globe.
“Agritourism Gatherings,” a virtual series for farm, food, and travel communities, will address issues of interest to...