Michael Doenge News Today

Alderman William Gillam said Monday the group working on a TIF district in the city hasn’t told the Board of Aldermen much because there isn’t much to tell.

The Rutland Regional Planning Commission wants to know what you think.

Police and recreation generated the most discussion as the Board of Aldermen set the proposed 2024-25 budget Thursday.

Mayor Michael Doenges’ proposed budget restores much of the money stripped from the police department in recent years.

More planning was a centerpiece of Mayor Michael Doenges’ election campaign, and Monday night he said the city could use more planning commissioners.

Alderman Michael Talbott said he thinks reconfiguring Woodstock Avenue is worth another try.

Mayor Michael Doenges plan to create new positions in City Hall cleared its first hurdle Thursday when it won 4-1 approval from the Finance Committee.