This Week’s News
Vote on ‘Valley Community’ Recreation Center will be held on Feb 26
The OVUU School Board has voted to hold a floor vote on transfer of land for the proposed “Valley Community Center” VCC at its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Otter Valley Union High School.
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.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Brandon’s Jim Leary finishes his 36th Burlington Marathon
When Jim Leary ran in the first-ever Vermont City Marathon in Burlington, Bernie Sanders had finished his fourth (and last) term as mayor.
Pittsford Rec honors Randy Adams and Joe Pomykala
A cold, gray day couldn’t keep the people of Pittsford from coming out on Saturday to honor two of the town’s most hardworking residents: Randy Adams and Joe Pomykala.
Meet young Vermont falconer, Kristen Lee
Suprisingly, I met Kristen Lee’s red-tailed hawk, Krueger, in the post office one day. He was there on a visit on Lee’s day off from her postal route.
OV wrestler Isaac Whitney earns title at big N.H. meet
Otter Valley Union High School wrestling made an outstanding showing at the 2025 Annual Minickiello Wrestling Tournament in Keene, N.H., on Saturday.
OV’s Lucas Politano signs deal to play Div I golf for Rutgers U.
The Politano family of Brandon extended its golf dynasty even further last Wednedsay when OV senior Lucas Politano signed a letter of intent to play golf for Division I Rutgers University in New Jersey.
