This Week’s News
Rutland County Humane Society hires new Exec Director
Just weeks after announcing its purchase of a new facility in Brandon, the Rutland County Humane Society announced the arrival of Jennifer Perrigo as its new Executive Director.
Brandon SB talks police resignations and ethics
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its first meeting of 2025 on Monday evening.
Pittsford TM David Atherton to leave position
Pittsford’s Town Manager David Atherton tendered his resignation to the Pittsford Selectboard last week, effective Friday, February 7.
Brandon Fire District holds annual meeting, votes to purchase land for water tank
The Brandon Fire District No. 1 held its annual meeting at the Brandon American Legion on Monday evening.
Historic Blue Moon building on Brandon’s Center Street has survived two floods, five fires, and an explosion
For 136 years, one iconic two-story brick building by the upper waterfall in Brandon’s downtown has survived a number of disasters—floods, fires, and even an explosion—that took down the buildings surrounding it.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Record Killington fans cheer FIS World Cup racers
Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America hosted the women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup for the sixth time over Thanksgiving Weekend.
FISU World Conference to address climate change and winter sports
“Winter sporting communities and athletes alike are seeing first-hand the impact of climate change on winter sport,” said Ashley Walden, Adirondack Sports Council executive director and a member of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games’ Organizing Committee.
OV boys soccer bows out to MUHS, 7-0
Looking at this past Saturday’s game, Tiger Coach Chris George was pleased with his team’s ball movement and work to create good looks on goal, and also credited the Otters’ effort.
OV closes their football season at 4-5
No. 2 seed Fairfax-Lamoille pulled away in the second half on Saturday to defeat the visiting No. 7 Otter Valley football team, 18-6.
Young OV field hockey squad succeeds with senior sway
This year’s OV field hockey team is a special bunch. A blend of veteran leadership and youthful enthusiasm that’s had to jell quickly—they lost six seniors from last year’s team—but jell they have.
