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Killington

Coverage of Killington in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 22:11 UTCMost recent: Aug 13 · 10:56 UTC
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Patrick Cushingperson2Natalie Williamsperson1VTDigger Localorganization1Celia Clancyperson1Selectboardorganization1municipal employees’ unionorganization1Act 250topic1Vermontplace1Manchesterplace1Vermont State Universityorganization1short-term rentalstopic1Aging workforcetopic1depopulationtopic1Bryan Sellperson1Killington Selectboardorganization1Jim Haffperson1$7.6 million budgettopic1Town Managerrole1director of financesrole1August 11 townwide voteevent1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSAug 13 · 10:56 UTCVTDIGGER
    Killington passes budget after second vote but tumult still reigns

    Killington successfully passed its $7.6 million budget after a second voter vote despite significant ongoing town government turmoil and financial irregularities. Operational problems include staffing shortages, requiring an interim employee to manage town operations, while large infrastructure projects have been delayed. Town leaders are facing scrutiny due to alleged misconduct and calls for a forensic audit.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 21:16 UTCVTDIGGER
    Vermont’s housing crisis isn’t one problem: it’s three

    Vermont's housing crisis is attributed to three distinct issues: short-term rentals displacing long-term renters, an aging workforce unable to meet housing construction demands, and depopulation due to low birth rates and outmigration. Towns like Killington and Manchester illustrate varying impacts, with high short-term rental conversion rates in tourist areas and labor shortages statewide.

  • POLITICSJul 1 · 22:11 UTCVTDIGGER
    Killington Selectboard approves proposed budget after months of debate

    The Killington Selectboard approved a $7.6 million budget by a 4-1 vote after months of debate and conflict with Town Manager Patrick Cushing over staffing decisions. The budget, rejected by voters in March, will go to a townwide vote on August 11, with the town expected to operate without an approved budget until then.