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Fourth of July Committee approves parade schedule and event logistics

The Rutland Fourth of July Committee approved the 2026 parade schedule and event logistics at its April 1 meeting. Chairman Ben Barakian reported an account balance of $38,128.83, with 30 donated port-a-johns secured for the two-weekend celebration. The parade will begin at 1 p.m., with judging

Rutland charter panel delays vote after counsel rewrite

Rutland Charter Committee delays action after town counsel's late revisions spark backlash.

Historical Commission advances Rutland Prison Camp preservation plan

Rutland Historical Commission advances Prison Camp preservation proposal. Chair Peter Pasierb and member Michele Van Reet will coordinate promotion of an upcoming public meeting with the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. Member Lindsay Maus developed a proposal outline including a

Select Board approves health insurance rates, fire and police chief contracts, and annual town meeting budget language.

Rutland Select Board approves health insurance rates and chief contracts, splits on FSA. The board unanimously backed the Insurance Advisory Committee's recommendation for FY27 employee health insurance rates despite limited carrier options and approved three-year renewals for Fire Chief Seth Knipe

Rutland Select Board approves override ballot language for May vote

Rutland Select Board locks in ballot language for a $5.1 million, three-year override vote. The board approved a fiscal 2027 budget of $31.66 million, or about $31.23 million if the Wachusett Regional School District trims its assessment by $425,000.