Panorama of Killington Resort taken late Saturday, 10/17. Click to enlarge.

Panorama of Killington Resort taken late Saturday, 10/17. Click to enlarge.

While many eyes stay focused on the activities of the Killington Resort as it prepares for the upcoming ski season, local government commissions of the town of Killington are not standing still either.

On Monday evening, October 19th, AMS Planning and Research, an arts management consulting practice, will present their results of a preliminary feasibility study on the economic viability of developing a performing arts center/entertainment venue by the town of Killington. AMS was retained by the town of Killington via the Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) to complete the study. The study was also funded in part by the Vermont Community Development Program.

According the meeting invitation sent out from the town manager's, Kathleen Ramsey, office, the meeting, which is to take place at 5:30 PM at the town offices on River Road will review:
- A report on data collected to date;
- An outline of observations and recommendations on development of an indoor/outdoor arts venue in Kilington; and
- A go/no go recommendation on whether or not to proceed to Phase II of the feasibility study. Phase II of the study would include development of an operating model and analysis of economic impact of developing a performing arts/entertainment venue in Killington.

Many Killington citizens are interested in hearing this report, especially in light of the towns announced intention to investigate purchasing the "Fireside Lodge" property on the Killington Road as a potential venue site.

Back on the mountain, the Killington Resort suspended snow making operations on Saturday. Weather conditions were forecasted to bring some wet weather through the area on late Saturday afternoon and evening. Delightfully, as far as visitors to the area are concerned, the storm that was forecasted appears to have gone further out to sea off the New England coast than expected, leaving the Killington area cloud covered but dry. The resort has said through their public statements that they will resume snow making operations as soon as weather conditions allow, which are expected during the week.

.....Let it snow!