Posts by Mary Cohen
Real Rutland “5 Minutes Away”
Meet Laura. She grew up in Rutland County and moved away for college. After spending a couple years in big cities, she decided it was time to put lifestyle first and made the move back to Rutland. She now lives in downtown Rutland City, where she gets all the amenities she enjoyed in bit cities…
Read MoreReal Rutland “Outdoor Adventure”
Say hi to Katelyn and John, outdoor enthusiasts who’ve lived all over the country but chose Rutland County to settle down, buy a house and launch their careers. Even though they’re walking distance to downtown Rutland’s restaurants and theaters, they’re just minutes away from world-class mountain biking and skiing (and even, in John’s case, paragliding!).
Read MoreReal Rutland “A Great Place to Raise a Family”
Meet the Pooles, a real Rutland family who moved from New York and chose to call Rutland Town their home. Why? How ’bout free preschool at Rutland Town public schools? Or the safe neighborhood? Or the endless outdoor recreation? Or maybe it’s all the restaurants? Whatever it is, it’s all in Rutland County.
Read MoreReal Rutland “It’s a New Day in Rutland County”
From large corporations like General Electric, to regional employers like Rutland Regional Medical Center, to small businesses like solar installers Same Sun of Vermont, Rutland County’s growing businesses are hiring right now for well-paying careers.
Read MoreOutdoor Activities: 9 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Rutland, VT’s Killington Valley
Thrill seekers and nature lovers, rejoice — the outdoor activities you only had time for “every now and then” live year-round in Rutland County, Vermont. Whether you’re facing a leisurely hike through the woods or staring down one of six 3,000-plus-foot vertical drops on skis, Killington Valley has a bounty of outdoor activities for all…
Read More5 Outstanding Qualities of Rutland Public Schools
The first twelve years of your kid’s schooling are in your hands. So choosing a school system that will bring out their best potential is no easy call to make. If you’re considering Rutland public schools, take heart. With a solid variety of quality courses and extracurriculars to get involved in, the schools have plenty…
Read MoreHow Rutland, Vermont is Addressing the Nationwide Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis is an extremely serious problem facing towns and cities across America — and Rutland is not immune to it. Patiently and persistently, Rutland is taking steps to address the problem head-on.
Read MoreFamily Friendly Activities in Rutland, Vermont
Searching for family-friendly activities is at the top of every parent’s priority list when visiting a new area.
Read MoreRent or Buy? Why Owning a Home in Rutland May be the Best Choice for You
The pros and cons of renting versus buying a home are well-documented — the important part left out of that conversation is where you’ll be doing the renting or buying. After all, you may be able to afford rent in a major city, but that won’t do any good if you also want the financial…
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