James Maloney

Rutland

Reporter at WPTZ-TV (South Burlington, VT)

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Vermont State Police ask public to help locate missing woman in Rutland County

6 days ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

At around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, members of the Vermont State Police were notified of a missing woman in Rutland County. Police say 79-year-old Julia Peterson of Pittsfield left her residence Saturday around 8:30 p.m. in a black 2011 Toyota Rav4 bearing Vermont registration "GCE306."She was last seen at around 1 a.m. Sunday at the Stewart's Shop on Woodstock Avenue in Rutland City. She later left, heading eastbound on Woodstock Avenue.
33rd Covered Bridges Half Marathon steps off in Windsor County this weekend

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

This Sunday, the Covered Bridges Half Marathon will be taking off in Windsor County. Known for its scenic route starting in South Pomfret and ending in Quechee, organizers and runners say they can’t wait. “I don't think there's any race in New England that does what we do for our runners,” Co- Race Director Nancy Nutile-McMenemy said. "Our race communities of Pomfret, Woodstock and Quechee Village Hartford, they are so behind this race...
Plans paused for the proposed demolition of over half of Hartford High

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

The proposed plan to demolish roughly 60% of Hartford High School and Technical Center has been paused. The district is currently working on plans to remove the presence of PCB’s in parts of the building. No students are being taught in those impacted areas. Earlier this month, administrators met with members of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
Vermont Veterans Outreach Program to face shutdown without congressional funding

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

On Wednesday, the Vermont Veterans Outreach Program announced it will phase out unless it receives the critical funds needed to function. "I have begun to sunset the program; we will only take on veteran issues if I deem them to be short term solutions. I am hopeful that our [congressional delegation] will be able to turn this around as this program is invaluable...." Program Manager Andre Wing wrote in a social media post.
Killington Golf Course to open this week after flood damage restorations

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

NBC5 News> GOLFERS ARE DUSTING OFF THEIR CLUBS FOR THE SEASON. KILLINGTON'S GOLF COURSE OPENS THIS WEEK. BUT RESORT OFFICIALS HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH A MAJOR CHALLENGE TO GET IT READY. LAST WEEK'S HEAVY RAIN CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO PARTS OF THE 180 ACRE COURSE. CREWS HAVE BEEN WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK SINCE THEN TO GET IT BACK IN SHAPE. THE KILLINGTON GOLF COURSE HAS ONE OF HIGHEST ELEVATIONS IN THE STATE.
Rutland City School District Board to vote to ratify teachers' contract

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

After a year and a half of talks, teachers in Rutland could finally have a ratified contract. The Rutland City School Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday to vote on the contract after narrowly avoiding a strike earlier this month. Both sides came to an agreement just hours before a planned strike was set to start. Members of the Rutland Education Association ratified the contract last week, and now, district Superintendent Bill Olson aid board commissioners are expected to do the same.
Monument honoring firefighters unveiled in West Rutland

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

After roughly a year of planning, the West Rutland Volunteer Fire Department has unveiled a new monument outside its station to honor past, present, and future service members. The monument is an engraving etched onto a granite slab depicting an angel aiding a firefighter. Members of the department raised money to pay for it.
Man accused of robbing bank in Brattleboro appears in court

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

Christopher Tate appeared in court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to a single larceny charge after police said he robbed a bank in BrattleboroCourt documents said Tate, 41, entered the bank Thursday and handed a note to worker that said “This is a robbery from Mandate Records open the register.” Tate allegedly jumped onto the counter after the worker retrieved $500 and took it fr0m them. He then left in a car with three other people inside.
‘Sip & Shop’ comes back to Rutland to boost downtown business

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

A downtown shopping event that comes around just twice a year was back to help Rutland’s local economy. "Sip & Shop," organized by the Downtown Rutland Partnership, happened on Thursday to get members of the community downtown to try and peruse 20 different businesses offering products that are locally made. "With the weather right now, it's been slower in downtown Rutland. So events like this are incredibly important," DRP Executive Director Hal Issente said.
School board ratification vote on Rutland teachers’ contract postponed

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | James Maloney

early next week. IN RUTLAND, CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS are POSTPONING the VOTE TO RATIFY A TENTATIVE CONTRACT with the TEACHERS UNION. THE SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR SAYS THIS IS BECAUSE SOME LANGUAGES CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT ARE NEEDED BEFORE BEING PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERS WILL HAVE TO RATIFY THE DEAL AGAIN. THEY VOTED TO RATIFY YESTERDAY AND THAT DECISION WAS FINAL ACCORDING TO THE UNION.

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