/tags/rutland Rutland en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:46:18 GMT /local-news/2025-04-21/contract-talks-sour-in-rutland-city-schools Labor negotiations are souring in Rutland City schools, where the school board has just rejected the recommendations of an independent fact-finder's report. Board members argue the report was flawed â€� and unaffordable for taxpayers. The union says the district's teachers are among the lowest-paid in the region. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:46:18 GMT /local-news/2025-04-21/contract-talks-sour-in-rutland-city-schools Lola Duffort /local-news/2025-04-21/vermonters-remember-pope-francis-compassion People across Vermont are remembering Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88. "He was a bright light, you know, something positive for people to look to for hope, guidance and support,â€� said one Rutland parishioner. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:38:32 GMT /local-news/2025-04-21/vermonters-remember-pope-francis-compassion Nina Keck /local-news/2025-04-10/urinetown-comedic-musical-about-basic-needs-rutland-paramount-players Urinetown, the Tony Award-winning musical, will be on stage this weekend at Rutland’s Paramount Theater. The dark comedy is set in a dystopian future where water is so scarce, corrupt companies control where people relieve themselves â€� and charge for it. Those who don’t follow the rules are sent to Urinetown, until rebels fight back. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-04-10/urinetown-comedic-musical-about-basic-needs-rutland-paramount-players Nina Keck /local-news/2025-03-27/former-longtime-president-and-ceo-of-rutland-regional-medical-center-tom-huebner-dies Tom Huebner, longtime former president and CEO of Rutland Regional Medical Center, died Wednesday at age 71. Hospital and community members say he left a lasting mark on the region. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:32:53 GMT /local-news/2025-03-27/former-longtime-president-and-ceo-of-rutland-regional-medical-center-tom-huebner-dies Nina Keck /local-news/2025-03-04/rutland-mayor-michael-doenges-reelected-to-second-term Rutland Mayor Michael Doenges won a second term, and voters approved city and school budgets as well as a $3.8 million capital improvement bond. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:27:53 GMT /local-news/2025-03-04/rutland-mayor-michael-doenges-reelected-to-second-term Nina Keck /local-news/2025-02-20/rutlands-complicated-race-mayor-unions-weighing-in The city police department says false statements made by one of the candidates negatively impacted the department’s contract negotiations. Now, city unions have weighed in, and the race itself is colored by the work history of the two men running for the job. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-20/rutlands-complicated-race-mayor-unions-weighing-in Nina Keck /local-news/2025-01-22/vermont-wants-to-pump-the-brakes-on-racetrack-inspections Vermont is the only state in the U.S. that requires annual inspections of racetracks, but regulators say it may be time to deregulate. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:40:45 GMT /local-news/2025-01-22/vermont-wants-to-pump-the-brakes-on-racetrack-inspections Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2025-01-15/rutland-asks-for-public-input-on-moving-the-library-and-city-hall-to-merchants-row Rutland’s historic public library and City Hall both need lots of repairs. City officials are seeking public input on what could be a much less costly option: creating a joint downtown civic center. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:13:14 GMT /local-news/2025-01-15/rutland-asks-for-public-input-on-moving-the-library-and-city-hall-to-merchants-row Nina Keck /local-news/2024-12-04/rutlands-wild-woods-music-co-op-creates-space-for-local-musicians-that-feels-like-family Two Wednesdays a month, members of the Wild Woods Music Co-op meet at the Godnick Adult Center in Rutland to share and nurture their passion for music. All are welcome to join, they say. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-12-04/rutlands-wild-woods-music-co-op-creates-space-for-local-musicians-that-feels-like-family Nina Keck /local-news/2024-11-18/proposed-downtown-rutland-hotel-wont-need-act-250-approval A proposed 99-unit hotel in downtown Rutland that will include 26 residential apartments, a restaurant and rooftop bar will not need Act 250 approval, due to its location being within the designated downtown development district. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:39:12 GMT /local-news/2024-11-18/proposed-downtown-rutland-hotel-wont-need-act-250-approval Nina Keck