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Airbnb growth in Vermont ski towns is exponential

Killington posts the most listings in the state

By Karen D. Lorentz

By Julia Purdy

Rudy Jacobson stands in front of 114 Gibson St., which he recently purchased through Rutland city’s sale of city-owned properties. He plans to rehabilitate it and keep it as a rental duplex.

Rescuing Rutland neighborhoods, one city-owned house at a time

By Julia Purdy

RUTLAND—All real estate speculation isn’t bad. In Rutland’s case, the city sees it as an avenue toward the revitalization of in-town neighborhoods and a way to get tax sale properties – typically distressed and an invitation to trouble – off its books and into the hands of new owners with the skills and motivation to add to Rutland’s moderate-income housing stock.

“We see it as a win-win,” said Brennan Duffy, executive director of the Rutland Redevelopment Authority (RRA), a partner in the initiative. “We see it as helping somebody save a little bit of money as they make this investment and at the end of the day the city is made whole. These properties are a fabric of the community and having them unoccupied and in a blighted condition doesn’t help anyone,” he added.

Duffy sits on the steering committee for the program, along with the chair of the RRA board, David Cooper, Zoning Administrator Tara Kelly, and aldermen William Notte and Chris Ettori. The committee makes decisions on applications received from prospective purchasers for specific properties.

Compared to other U.S. cities, the program is innovative, most closely resembling the one in St. Louis, Mo. Rather than engaging a real estate broker or auctioning the houses to the highest bidder and potentially perpetuating the cycle of neglect, the city asks applicants to make an offer, accompanied by an end plan and proof of the ability to complete the project.

The lowest amount of back taxes owed on a house in the current round is $18,205; the highest, $93,261.

But recouping the property tax is not the

Nationally, the Airbnb trend has caught on in ski towns, so it’s not too surprising that it is popular in Killington. In fact, Killington ranks no. 1 for having the most Airbnb accommodations in Vermont with 453 listings (from 161 hosts). Four of the five towns with the most Airbnb rentals are ski towns – Killington, Stowe, Warren and Dover, according to Airbnb reports.

And the growth has been exponential over the past seven years. In 2011, the town was not on the Airbnb map, by 2013, it had a couple dozen listings, then 2014-2018 it’s surged.

Airbnb rentals are popular for the savings and convenience they can afford, and in some places supplement limited accommodations by offering a room in a home or an entire home to rent.

AARP magazine reports that “Americans over age 60 are the fastest-growing group to become Airbnb hosts,” and also notes that “Older Americans get more five-star ratings than any other demographic.” Hosts 60 and up have 13 percent of market share, have grown as a sector 102 percent in one year, and 62 percent of stays are rated five stars, the magazine reports, in accordance with Airbnb company reports.

Homeowners say that one of the biggest benefits of Airbnb is that it enables them to make use of a spare bedroom or two while earning extra income and making it possible to meet people through the sharing of their home.

However, a perusal of Airbnb mountain town listings shows that most ski-country Airbnb offerings are for entire apartments, condos, and homes as well as hotel or motel rooms.

Some come with amenities like

pools, spas, hot tubs, adventure centers, on-site restaurants, or breakfasts.

Rooms in private homes are in the minority at destination resorts, including in Killington, but they often offer the best prices.

On Airbnb’s site, 453 listings in Killington range from an entire apartment with two bedrooms for five guests – with shuttle service to the mountain – to an entire home that can accommodate 24, and from a private room with shared bath to a private room in a condo or chalet with private bath.

The convenience of online rentals has even led some people to purchase a vacation home or condo(s) to rent out online. While not yet cited as a problem in Killington, some destination ski towns have found that workers fear losing rental homes to new owners who might make more income through vacation rentals.

Airbnb listings can also be utilized by professional management companies, traditional inns and hotels, too.

Killington Group proprietor Bob Montgomery lists “all the vacation rentals our firm handles and manages on Airbnb and numerous other social media sites such as HomeAway.com. It is good exposure and has increased rentals,” he stated.

Having been in business of as a full-service real estate company since 1971, Montgomery said he has observed a major change in the way people rent, noting, “today people get their information digitally, especially Millennials. The banner I had flown by a biplane from the Jersey shore to Montauk and back on Labor Day Weekend said “Killington Rentals.” That was in the 1970s

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INSIDE: AirBnB growth in Vermont Rescuing Rutland neighborhoods Welch’s True Value to close Weekend home improvements Add deck appeal Control spring pests Surviving home renovation Laundry room renovation Tiny house movement Condos vs. townhouses Technological bathrooms Efficiency Vermont exceeds goals DIY home security Proctor’s future

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Welch’s True Value Hardware to close in Woodstock

By Katy Savage

WOODSTOCK—After 22 years, Welch’s True Value Hardware store on Route 4 is closing. Owners Charlie and Kathy Welch announced last week they were consolidating operations to their South Royalton hardware store.

“Expenses are going up,” Charlie said of the reason for the store’s closing. “There are a lot of factors.”

A storewide sale started last week. Welch said he’ll continue having a liquidation sale for the next 8-12 weeks and remain open until all the inventory is gone.

Welch said it will be hard to leave Woodstock. Many shared memories of being in the store on Facebook.

“The community response has been overwhelming,” Welch said.

Welch’s father and uncle started Welch’s True Value

“WE’VE HAD QUITE A BIT OF INTEREST” WELCH SAID. Hardware in South Royalton in 1958. Welch and his wife purchased his uncle’s portion in 1978 and bought his father’s portion in 1983. Welch and his wife expanded to Woodstock in 1996 after buying the business from Scott and Liz Peters.

“We’ve been in the hardware business a long time,” Welch said.

Welch said the business has changed in that period.

“People are buying electronically,” he said. “Big boxes like Home Depot take some of the business.”

Welch said six employees worked for him in Woodstock.

Some retired and some will continue working for him in South Royalton.

Welch said he plans to sell Woodstock building, which is worth about $574,000 on the 2016 grand list.

“We’ve had quite a bit of interest” he said.

He wasn’t sure if the building would remain a store or be converted into another use.

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Large-scale renovations can greatly affect a home, but smaller projects – like painting – can yield impressive results and be completed over the course of a single weekend.

Complete one, or more, of these home improvements over the weekend Home improvement projects ramp up when the weather warms up, as homeowners channel the rejuvenating feelings of spring and tackle their home to-do lists. Largescale renovations can greatly affect a home, but smaller projects can yield impressive results and be completed over the course of a single weekend.

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If time is of the essence, these weekend or oneday projects may satisfy homeowners’ desires to fix up their homes.

• Create an accent wall.

Painting a focal wall in a home can create a serious impact. The bonus is it will not take as long or require as many materials as painting an entire room. Accent walls frequently feature a bold color, so decide on placement and tackle this project in less than a day.

• Install stair runners.

Dress up hardwood stairs with decorative carpet runners. Runners come in elongated pieces of carpeting or individual pieces that can be placed on each step.

If carpeting doesn’t fit with the home’s design, painting individual stair treads also can create visual appeal.

• Dress up the entryway.

An entryway is a guest’s first impression of a home. Many entryways can use a minor overhaul, both inside and

outside. Paint the front door a different color so it pops from the curb.

Install a new mailbox or decorative house numbers. A new welcome mat can change the look as well. Inside, consider laying a new floor. Resilient vinyl tiles come in many different patterns and can mimic the look of wood, travertine or marble. Installing a floor can take a day or two.

• Install a new faucet.

Instantly improve a kitchen or a bathroom with new fixtures. New faucets can provide aesthetic appeal and low-flow faucets can help conserve water.

• Create a gallery on the staircase. Gather and arrange framed photos, artwork or wall accents so that they ascend the wall of a staircase. This creates a designer touch and can dress up an often barren area of wall space.

• Install a fresh light fixture. Improve drab spaces with a little illumination. Better Homes

& Gardens suggests replacing an existing fixture with something new and vibrant. If hanging a new fixture is not within one’s skill set, free-standing table or floor lamps also can cast a new glow on a space.

• Add molding. Molding can add instant aesthetic appeal to a room.

Molding is appropriate near the floor, at the top of walls where they meet the ceiling, or even midwall as a chair rail. Some homeowners like to create framed molding on walls in formal living spaces.

• Update kitchen or bathroom hardware.

Replacing hardware is a fast and easy project, but one that can have immediate impact. Swap out tired or outdated hardware for newer brushed metals and more impactful shapes and designs.

Home renovations do not need to take weeks or months. Many can be completed over a weekend.

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Add appeal to your deck

By Melinda Myers

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Spruce up a deck to make it entertaining-worthy with the use of small garden spaces.

Summer means time spent gardening and relaxing with friends. And just like the kitchen in winter, the patio or deck tends to be the gathering spot when the weather turns warm.

Get the most from this space with a bit of preseason planning and decorating.

Select functional and beautiful furnishings to create a special spot for you, family and friends to enjoy whenever the weather allows.

First, sketch out the space and measure the dimensions of all furnishings you are considering, making sure they will fit.

Allow extra space for people to pull chairs in and out from the table and navigate around furnishings, preferably 3-4 feet.

Next, select a table that fits the space and provides ample serving space. An extension table allows you to expand your surface if a few more folks drop by. A round folding table provides space for guests, and it can be stashed against the wall when workspace is needed.

Small- and large-space gardeners will enjoy the benefits of elevated gardens with built-in trellises. These maximize growing space even on a small deck or patio and bring the garden to the party. Look for self-watering planters and especially those with wheels so you can easily move them out of the way of a family gathering or closer to the kitchen for easy harvesting.

Include a multifunctional piece like a potting bench. Look for a versatile and well-built, furniture-quality piece that complements other furnishings and can be used as a serving surface.

Consider features like a faucet for washing and watering that drains into a bucket or the ground, as well as hooks for hanging tools and baskets and space for storage.

Bring nature to your door and mask unwanted background noise with the soothing sound of water. Wall-mounted and container fountains add the sound and motion of water to even the smallest patios and decks. Watch for colorful winged visitors stopping by for a sip.

Extend your enjoyment into the evening with pleasing outdoor lighting. Make sure the light is deflected and not shining directly into visitors’ eyes. Downward facing overhead lights brighten large areas.

Use them to illuminate key spaces such as those used for cooking. Strands of lights on structures, ribs of an umbrella or the underside of a bar provide a festive touch.

Use tabletop lighting to create a more intimate mood. Outdoor flameless candles add warmth to your space while a Columbine Solar Lantern adds charm.

Look for a style that complements your outdoor décor.

Add pathway lighting to lead guests on a stroll through the garden. Solar lighting allows flexibility and eliminates the need for trenching wires to a power source. Think beyond traditional pathway and railing lighting. Strategically placed upward lighting of structures and plants or downward lighting hung from above can also provide needed illumination.

Whatever the size of your patio or deck you can create an inviting outdoor space for gardening and entertaining by investing a bit of time planning and shopping for attractive and functional furnishings. Then sit back and relax in your new space.

Melinda Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardener’s Supply for her expertise to write this article.

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Many pests resume their levels of activity as spring draws closer and temperatures warm up. The presence of these insects and rodents may cause problems in and around a home, which makes it essential to recognize them and avoid issues. The following are some of the more common spring pests and how to remedy infestations.

Pavement ants Pavement ants are some of the most common pests residents encounter inside and outside of their homes. These ants are light brown to black with appendages that are lighter than the rest of their bodies. Small in stature, pavement ants have parallel lines on their heads and thorax, according to pest extermination company Orkin.

Although pavement ants nest outdoors, they can enter homes through small crevices in search of food scraps.

Their large colonies may not disappear until treatment is introduced. Keep foods in tightly sealed containers, clear counters and floors of crumbs, and address water sources, such as leaks. Pesticides may be needed in extreme conditions.

Fleas Fleas are tiny, jumping, biting pests that must find a host upon which to live. As ectoparasites, they feed on blood while living on the body of living hosts. Pets can bring fleas inside the yard and home in warm weather. According to the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, flea larvae develop

more quickly at higher temperatures.

At normal room temperatures, the entire life cycle of a flea is about 18 days.

Several flea control products are available to control fleas on cats and dogs. There also may be powders and sprays to alleviate flea infestations in the home. Vacuuming is also very effective in killing larvae in the carpet and at picking up adults.

Wasps An errant wasp, hornet or yellow jacket may have survived winter and ridden out the colder temperatures within a home. Once the weather warms, queens will begin to look for places to lay eggs and establish colonies. Treating areas where wasps are seen entering and leaving the home is key. Seal holes as soon as possible.

Although wasps help control other insect populations, their painful stings and potentially aggressive nature can make them challenging to have around a home. If a nest is found, hire a professional to remove it.

Spiders Many spiders are not harmful enough to humans and pets to be much of a problem. In fact, spiders can be helpful to have around to control the populations of other insects. Still, many homeowners would prefer these web-slinging friends remain outdoors.

Therefore, sealing cracks in a home’s foundation and repairing small openings around windows and doors can help keep spiders out. Also, alleviating moisture issues in basements, garages or attics may keep out other bugs that would be prey to spiders.

Homeowners can take the steps necessary to cut down on pests in and around their homes.

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Debris from home improvement projects can often be recycled. According to Waste Management, the largest residential recycler and renewable energy provider in North America, common construction materials such as concrete, porcelain, tile, lumber, metals, plastic, carpet, and insulation can be recycled. When recycled, debris from construction projects may be used in various ways to benefit the planet. Such debris may used as inserts that become road base, while clear wood may be transformed into mulch or biomass fuel. Crushed concrete can go on to live a second life as gravel or become dry aggregate for new concrete. Homeowners who want to recycle as much of their home improvement project debris as possible can work with waste management companies and/ or contractors to ensure the materials they no longer need continue to be put to good use.

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Homeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted U.S. spending on home renovations and repairs to peak at $327 billion in 2017.

Whether one is doing a large renovation or a small remodel, life may be turned upside down during the project. Furniture may be moved out of the room, walls may be demolished, water or electricity may be turned off, and appliances may be missing or not hooked up. Home improvements often drum up dust and disarray. Such projects can try the patience of any homeowner, and things may get worse before they get better.

Even though remodeling can be taxing, the end result is often worth it. Here’s how to look forward to the silver lining and come out unscathed.

Discuss the project before it starts.

All family members

should be in agreement before the first hammer is swung. Decide on as many details as you can ahead of time and have a firm plan in place. Establish back-up choices for tiles or color schemes in case the items you want are out of stock. Trying to make decisions under duress may result in bad choices.

Do one project at a time.

It’s tempting to want to improve as much as possible at once to maximize motivation and renovation materials. However, having no place in which to escape the mess can elevate stress levels. Do

spend in your home. … but expect delays.

In a world where things move at lightning speeds, renovations have not gotten the memo. Home projects take lots of time and will likely take longer if you are doing the work yourself in your free time.

Build lots of extra time into the project so you are not disappointed when delays happen — even when you’ve done your best to avoid them.

Plan an escape zone.

Construction environments can be messy, loud, smelly, and a host of other unsavory adjec-

DECIDE ON AS MANY DETAILS AS YOU CAN AHEAD OF TIME AND HAVE A FIRM PLAN IN PLACE. not think about renovating kitchens and bathrooms all at once, or you will not have any working fixtures for tasks like washing up.

Have everything in place …

Before demolition even begins, have building materials bought and stored, contractors and subcontractors lined up, and see what you can do to minimize the time workers need to

tives. The chaos that ensues when life is turned upside down can be overwhelming, particularly for the person who spends the most time in the home while work is being done. Build escape moments into the plan and make sure everyone else at home is on board.

During the real grind of the project, a night or two at a hotel may be a welcome respite.

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Laundry room renovation ideas

To former apartment dwellers or those a slop sink to drain discharged water from who have never enjoyed the benefit of a the washing machine. However, newer dedicated laundry area, even the smallest homes may have plumbing installed washer and dryer space can seem like a directly through the floor or walls. It is still luxury. The benefits of dedicated laundry a worthwhile idea to have a sink in the rooms abound. However, disorganized laundry room for rinsing out stains, handlaundry rooms can nullify such benefits. washing items and having a go-to sink for Depending on the needs and preferences messier cleanup. of each homeowner, laundry room designs Utilize a tension rod can be customized for convenience.

A rod installed between two cabinets Employ vertical space or across a narrow width of space in the Floor space may be at a premium in a laundry room is a handy spot to hang shirts laundry room, especially for those who or pants to prevent wrinkling. Repurposing want to devote as much space as posa ladder and suspending it from the ceiling sible to bulk-size washer and dryer units. also creates a spot to hang clothes.

Therefore, utilizing wall space is key. Use Consider laundry room flooring shelving, wire racks, hooks, and other It’s important to select flooring materiorganizational tools to store items on the als that will not be damaged by contact wall. Shelves can be tucked into just about with moisture or spills. Vinyl, tile and some any space, and there are different options composite products often make good that can fit into corners or shallow areas. laundry room floor materials. Resilient These are a great option for flooring that mimics the keeping detergent or other look of hardwood may add REPURPOSING laundry essentials nearby. a classy touch, and give A LADDER AND Clean designs reduce the appearance of wood clutter without having to worry SUSPENDING Simple, clean designs about damage. To alleviIT FROM can be an asset in a laundry ate fatigue while spendroom. If budget and space ing long moments in the THE CEILING permits, cabinetry built laundry room, invest in CREATES A into the design will help a memory foam mat that keep items out of sight in can be placed underfoot.

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Laundry room design can maximize the Incorporate a sink in the design space available and make it more conveSome older laundry room setups have nient to launder and sort clothes.

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Tiny houses may appeal to eco-friendly prospective homeowners looking to cut costs.

What is the tiny house movement?

The tiny house movement has transformed the way many people look at housing and how it can help them downsize not only their residences, but also their lives.

Living small has been embraced as an eco-friendly way to cut costs and simplify life. According to the tiny house resource The Tiny Life, the typical American home is 2,600 square feet, while the typical tiny house is between 100 and 400 square feet. Many tiny homes are smaller than the average urban apartment. Proponents of the

small house movement say that living the tiny life isn’t really a sacrifice, but a way to experience a simpler, fuller life that frees them from expensive mortgage payments and unnecessary clutter.

One of the advantages of tiny house living is that buyers are often able to buy their homes (whether stationary or mobile) outright, eliminating the need to finance their purchases. Tiny homes also boast much lower utility bills than more traditional homes. Outfitting tiny homes with wood-burning

appliances can keep heating costs to a minimum. In some instances, tiny homes are completely off the grid, harvesting electricity through solar panels and employing rain-capturing technology to supply water.

According to the resource Living Big in a Tiny House, the tiny house movement is eco-friendly.

Small homes create much smaller carbon footprints than large homes. In addition, the resources needed to build and sustain such homes pales in comparison to those needed to build and maintain

more traditional homes.

Furthermore, with less interior space, residents of tiny homes are less likely to acquire items they don’t necessarily need, reducing clutter and saving money.

The following statistics, courtesy of The Tiny Life, paint a picture of the tiny home lifestyle: • Sixty-eight percent of tiny house people have no mortgage, and 78 percent own their home.

• The average cost to build a tiny house is $23,000 for do-it-yourselfers.

• Eighty-nine percent of tiny house dwellers have less credit card debt than the average person.

• Tiny house owners earn an average of $42,038 each year.

• Many tiny home owners are age 50 or older.

Those interested in the tiny house lifestyle can find many companies that now specialize in these dwellings. Empty-nesters looking to downsize may find tiny homes are an affordable way to simplify their lives.

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people participate in as the last vestiges of winter disappear. Spring cleaning is a time to open windows, deep clean rooms and closets and launder window linens. Others use it as a time to sort and donate or discard clutter accumulated over the winter. Even though spring cleaning seems modern, the act is believed to have originated centuries ago. Some say that the ancient Chinese cleaned in preparation for their New Year as they hoped to wipe away any bad luck and misfortune from the previous year.

Similarly, the ancient Hebrew practice of thoroughly cleansing a home before the springtime feast of Passover may have evolved into the spring cleaning we know today. Another possible connection is the tradition of “shaking the house clean” in Iran. Iranians celebrate Now Rouz (Persian New Year) with many different rituals, one of which involves buying new clothes and cleaning every corner of the family home to signify renewal.

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I can only imagine this because I am not a very good skier. I also imagined a perfect day and the ideal snow. When I was in high school I worked at Killington parking cars. I can still feel the chill on my toes, the inviting aroma from the lodge, and the taste of steaming hot chocolate that can warm the hands, body, and soul,” said Peter Huntoon.

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While quite similar, condos and townhouses are different. Learning what sets these residences apart can help people find the right fit for them.

Exploring condos and townhouses

Individuals have many options when seeking places to call home. Among those options are condominiums and townhouses. While quite similar, condos and townhouses are different. Learning what sets these residences apart can help people find the right fit for them.

Condominiums Condos are private residences owned by an individual or family in a private building. According to Realtor.com, condos are similar to apartments. However instead of paying rent, condo dwellers own the space. Condos share common areas, such as pools, recreation rooms, gyms, and outdoors spaces.

People may be attracted to condos because there is very little maintenance involved. Condos can be in large buildings similar to apartment buildings, and living spaces may be confined to one floor. High-rise condominiums may resemble skyscrapers, offers Coldwell Banker, which notes that a condo owner shares ownership of the land, the roof, the staircases, and the exterior of the condominium complexes. The only thing the condo owner may own outright is his or her individual living space.

Condo owners typically rely on maintenance companies and other contractors to handle the repairs and upkeep of the spaces outside of the interior of one’s specific condo. Residents typically pay condominium fees to a condo board to manage and cover these expenses.

Because of the multiperson ownership,

condos place strict restrictions on what can and can’t be done to the property.

Townhouses Townhouses are usually multileveled attached properties. Townhouses may fall within a row of other homes or be an end unit where only one side is attached.

Many people are drawn to townhouses because of their various levels and architectural styles. Some also feel that townhouses provide more of a traditional home feel than condominiums. Townhouses may come with a small parcel of land, a driveway or a private garage.

Although there may be some community amenities accessible to owners of townhouses, such amenities are rare. However, because townhouse communities do not handle as much maintenance — exterior repair and roof maintenance may be the responsibility of the townhouse owner — homeowners association fees tend to be less expensive than those incurred by condo owners.

Townhouse owners typically take ownership of the home, the roof and the land that lies below it. However, both townhouse and condo owners are urged to read the bylaws of their communities, which should specifically list responsibilities of the owner versus the homeowner’s association or condo board.

Condos and townhouses have similarities and differences, but both can be ideal places to live for those who desire help with maintenance and worry-free living.

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A recent survey by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate indicates 77 percent of Generation X and Y home buyers want their homes equipped with the tech capabilities they have grown accustomed to. Many of these involve smart innovations, including those that can transform one of the most private rooms in the house — the bathroom.

What tech improvements are available to make the powder room more in touch with today’s digital lifestyle? According to the home improvement resource The Spruce, bathrooms have the most potential of any rooms to be

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• Automatic faucets: Infrared sensors have been helping keep public restrooms more hygienic for years. The same technology can be used in home bathrooms to curtail water waste and keep faucets and sinks from becoming infested with germs. In addition, faucets with built-in timers can be programmed to set tasks for brushing teeth or washing your face.

• Musical shower: Instead of having to blast the volume on the portable speaker you use in the bathroom, a wireless speaker is built into some showerheads. This enables those who like to sing in the shower or listen to podcasts

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main objective for the program, say were offered in November 2017, with a city officials. nibble but none sold; in February, one Standing in the five-unit 117 State sold. This round offers 11 properties in St., Kelly told the Mountain Times, two batches with application dead“Our preference would be to de-denlines in April 20 and May 1, respecsify properties that have been broken tively. Unsold addresses roll over into up into too many units. Having these the next round. properties sitting here vacant doesn’t The city aims to bring more housing help the neighborhood. The sooner we online, with nine to follow at a later can get it into somebody’s hands, the time. better.

The addresses represent a cross“About a year ago we put together section of Rutland’s downtown housthis process where we can make it fair ing stock, from scattered house lots for people and the city would have a to the faded glory of Rutland’s boom little bit of control over how they move years in the 19th and early 20th century. forward. They have to have a good Their former style and dignity are track record and be in good standing easy to overlook when the property with the city, not only in terms of taxes is drowning in squalor: broken winbut in code enforcement and how they dow blinds, congested floor plans, treat their tenants – good actors. That worn-out roofs, fallen ceilings, sagging said, if there are two or more potential porches, rotted trim, piles of trash. But purchasers that meet that criteria, turned posts on shady porches, ornate then the purchase offer amount may jigsawed trim, windows framed in become the determining factor.” stained glass, curved walls and roofli“We’re not concerned where they nes all offer potential for attractive get the money from, but they must restoration. show they have the means to purchase “It takes a certain mindset that says, it and put the money into it that they OK, I’m going to purchase these at a intend to,” said Duffy. low value, a low cost, and put a signifiThere are few restrictions, and none cant amount of investment and equity on who buys. back into them to get them to a place “They don’t have to be owner-ocwhere they can be reused,” said Duffy. cupants,” said Kelly. “There are some “At the end of the day, I think somehouses where that would be the best one’s going to see great value there.” fit. That could make a good investment Panama-born Rudy Jacobson has to someone starting that mindset. He owns out, too, with one unit a manufacturing comIN GENERAL, rented out and one pany in West Hatfield, THEY BECOME they live in. We’re not Mass., and has been restricting. If we had coming to the RutA STABLE two equal proposland area to “get away CHARACTER als and one was an from the city,” he told owner-occupant and the Mountain Times.

IN THE one wasn’t, I think we’d He’s not a builder, he NEIGHBORHOOD,” go with the ownersaid, but he enjoys occupant. In general, working on houses for SAID KELLY. they become a stable relaxation. He built a character in the neighsecond home for his borhood.” own use on acreage in Pittsford.

An extra incentive to owner-ocIn February Jacobson purchased cupants is the residential tax stabi114 Gibson St. through the city-owned lization program, which freezes the property sale program and plans to assessed value at the time of purchase rehabilitate it as an investment, as for three years. Eligibility requires a he did with a Maple Street duplex he determination of blight by the buildpurchased as a foreclosure a year ago. ing inspector and intent to occupy To help with the house renovations, he the property as the buyer’s primary employs Ruben, a friend of the family residence. and native of Puebla, Mexico.

Aside from that, the new owner is Scanning Gibson St., Jacobson said on his or her own as long as he or she he likes the neighborhood and apcomplies with fire and building codes, proves of the new Hickory Street develsaid Building Inspector Bob Tanner, opment nearby. who attends the showings.

Jacobson’s experience has been “They’re in such poor shape and positive in Rutland. “It’s a good opbeen left for so long, they didn’t put a portunity from an investment point of lot of money into them before the tax view,” he said, “and also to get to know sale,” he said. “Some need total gut, the people.” He especially appreciates some need tear-down.” the assistance he has gotten from city Demolition is not prohibited, but hall. an asbestos survey and a demolition Detailed information can be found permit are required, he said. at rutlandcity.org, rutlandvtbusiness.

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Efficiency Vermont will request that $193,000 that it saved in its three-year budget be used to reduce future energy efficiency charges on customer electric utility bills.

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Many people consider installing security systems in their homes to improve their sense of well-being.

Whether one owns or rents, individuals may be surprised to learn that doit-yourself security systems can be savvy investments.

The right system can help people protect their belongings and their families, but sorting through the various security systems on the market can be daunting. While full-service setups that include professional installation and monitoring are available, some homeowners may want to investigate DIY kits. Some include personal monitoring; others are selfinstall technologies with professional monitoring.

Before getting started, homeowners and renters can ask themselves a few questions to help narrow down their options.

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Smart home security These home security systems connect to a home’s Wi-Fi network so they can be monitored and controlled using a smartphone app. Others may be accessed through an application on the internet.

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Security cameras Some people may only want to watch the inside and outside of their residences. It can take mere minutes to set up wireless

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Professionally monitored Residents who are away from home frequently or are too busy to constantly monitor security systems may like the peace of mind of professionally monitored kits. Monitored alarm systems can be set to call the police or other emergency services if necessary.

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Twenty-five athletes and their coach took part, using the town’s loader, dump truck, brooms, rakes, and shovels the morning of April 5.

They also painted interior portions of Fair Haven Concerned, a community organization that distributes heat and rent assistance and maintains a food shelf for residents of Fair Haven, West Haven, and Benson.

Team coach Dave Heitkamp explained that all Castleton sports teams were taking part in community service projects.

The appreciation between town and school is mutual; Castleton University athletes use the Fair Haven Union High track for practices because the university lacks its own track.

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The Housing Trust of Rutland County is close to wrapping up renovations at the 17-unit Heritage Court Apartments in Poultney, and the 40-apartment Appletree Apartments in Fair Haven.

Heritage Court is getting a new heating system, insulation, windows and doors, siding and roofing, modernized kitchens and baths, new finishes within the units, a reopened community room and handicapped-accessible laundry room. Retooling is nearly complete at 624 York St. The swimming pool is being removed; site work will reduce asphalt and minimize tripping hazards in sidewalks, according to the housing trust website. Naylor & Breen Builders are the general contractor, with Arnold and Scangas Architects design, and J.D. Kantor, Inc., the development consultant for the senior living complex.

In Fair Haven, the housing trust has applied for an amalgam of federal and state aid to renovate the Appletree Apartments on Appletree Lane. The organization submitted applications for a Vermont Housing Finance Agency construction loan, permanent loan, and tax credits; and other federal and state funds from the Vermont Housing

and Conservation Board, Housing Trust Executive Director Elisabeth Kulas told the Rutland Herald.

The Fair Haven Select Board may apply for an additional funding source, a $500,000 implementation grant from the Vermont Community Development Program, or about 6 percent of the entire project expense. In all, the 40-unit complex will receive $8.7 million in improvements after its purchase – $5.5 million in construction alone, according to project manager Melissa Disorda.

Given approvals, the project will receive 95 percent of the necessary funding before July; construction could begin by the first of the year and be completed by 2020, Disorda projected.

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Montgomery also noted that he thought the increase in real estate sales in 2017 in Killington was in part due to the influence of sites like Airbnb. Not only are more people buying property to use and rent out, he noted, they also are doing so as “a result of a vacation experience they had in renting themselves.

And it’s not just for winter. We are seeing more families who want to vacation here with more to do in summer now,” he added.

A perusal of Airbnb local properties shows that rates depend on the time of a stay and location. Nonholiday midweek stays can be bargains but rates go up over holidays, weekends, and other high demand times. And location also can make a huge price difference, with slopeside properties commanding higher rates than those located several miles away. A twonight minimum stay is common.

People like Martin and Jill Griff (skiers from New Jersey) who use Airbnb regularly note that it is generally more cost effective. Once you have found a place that you like, you can communicate with the owner to get questions answered which is very helpful, they note.

In the past decade, ski-country properties have become a popular segment of the online rental business, but for private homeowners it may not be quite as easy as it appears.

Fire and safety Airbnb rentals in Vermont are regulated by fire safety regulations. Public buildings like inns and condos already meet fire and safety codes.

However, individual homeowners may not be aware that once they rent out a room or rooms, they become a public building and therefore must meet those state fire and building safety codes, notes Butch Sutherland, regional manager at the Rutland Regional Office of Vermont’s Fire Safety Division.

He advises anyone thinking of renting out rooms to call that office (802-786-5867) to speak to a fire marshal to learn more about the rules or visit the website, firesafety.vermont.gov/buildingcode.

It’s not just smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are required. He noted that a sleeping room (in a public building) must have two means of escape, a door and a secondary means of egress like a window that meets requirements for size and height (from the floor).

Michael Desrochers, executive director of the Department of Public Safety-Division of Fire Safety, noted in an email that a bill (S.204) has also been introduced this session. “This bill proposes to require the registration of short-term rentals and that regis-

trants of short-term rentals self-certify compliance with certain health and safety provisions,” he wrote.

Desrochers, however, also admitted that the Division of Fire Safety does not have the resources to inspect all internet-based lodging facilities, noting that there isn’t yet “a good picture of how many and where all these places are. We do inspect in response to a complaint but are very limited in doing pro-active inspections,” he explained.

In addition to information on the website, he noted, “We are going to develop a general safety brochure explaining some of the key issues – smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements, second means of escape, guards, handrails, heating system safety, electrical safety, and other general safety items – people should be aware of.”

Tax and reporting Other considerations include property insurance, taxes and the rooms and meals tax.

According to the state’s website tax.vermont.gov/ sites/tax/files/documents/RoomwithaviewFS.pdf: “Vermont law states that sleeping accommodations offered to the public for a consideration on premises operated by a private person, entity, institution, or organization is subject to the Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax if those rentals total fifteen (15) or more days in any one calendar year.” (In rentals to the same person for 30 or more consecutive days, the person is considered to be a permanent resident and different rules apply.)

The state’s website also notes that beginning on “Oct. 1, 2016, Airbnb began collecting and remitting the meals and rooms tax and local option tax on behalf of their hosts.” However, where sites don’t provide this service, then the host is responsible.

Montgomery noted that because Airbnb collects the state and local options tax, it can be easier to use.

The state also advises that hosts “should make sure that all rental income is included on your income tax return.”

A warning advises: “You are personally responsible for collecting and remitting tax” and could be subject to up to seven years of tax, interest, and penalty if this hasn’t been done. The Department’s Voluntary Disclosure Program could reduce that to three years of tax and interest if one voluntarily comes forward (802828-2514 for more information).

IRS rules say that money earned from the shortterm rental of a personal home does not need to be reported as income to the IRS if the home is rented out for fewer than 15 days.

Still Airbnb is growing exponentially in popularity among owner-hosts and travelers alike. Airbnb has 1.2-plus million listings worldwide in 34,000 cities and 190 countries, according to Tripping.com.

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Alderman resigns to meet professional demands Rutland Alderman Timothy George Cook announced at the board’s April 2 meeting he was resigning from the board as of April 3. Cook said he has new responsibilities from his new position as deputy commander of clinical services for a new field hospital command at Fort Devens, Mass., and he also needs to put more focus on the Rutland business he owns, Convenient Medical Care. He plans to close the medical office at 25 N. Main St., reopening it as a “new and improved clinical entity” during the summer, he said in a subsequent Facebook post.

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Cook said he had worked hard to attend meetings but felt he could not “invest the time and attention” that the aldermanic position deserves. But he is not moving to Massachusetts as some have speculated. A U.S. Army colonel and Medical Corps officer, Cook said his new reservist responsibilities focus on preparing the field hospital for potential deployment.

Mayor David Allaire will nominate Cook’s replacement on the Board of Aldermen, to be approved by the board.

The interim will serve until the March 2019 election.

Flory Plaza demolition to start this spring RUTLAND TOWN—Demolition and excavating contractor Tom Grace of Proctor will begin partial demolition of Flory Plaza, a cluster of dilapidated buildings on Route 4A in Center Rutland, in the spring, John Flory told the Rutland Herald recently. Flory is one of the owners of the derelict former business complex. It had included a diner, motel, and business plaza and housed the Center Rutland post office for many years.

The Albany, N.Y., resident said Grace will take down the buildings and clean up the site. Grace intends to start taking down the two smaller buildings and the hotel foundation in late April or early May, after making sure there is no site contamination, and contracting to remove the debris from the property. Depending on finances, he will work on the plaza building later this

year or next year. Grace will then grade and seed the land so that it can be mowed.

Rutland Town Select Board’s unanimous passage of a nuisance ordinance Oct. 17, 2017, gave the town authority to declare dilapidated properties a public nuisance, “a danger or threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public.” Improving the visual quality of the property has been a priority for the town because it is situated at a gateway into the community, Josh Terenzini, Rutland Town Select Board chair, said.

Although the property is so integral to Rutland Town’s gateway, its use is limited.

Only a few acres of the 45.8-acre site are suitable for future construction, according to Howard Burgess, Rutland Town head lister. It lies in the Otter Creek and Clarendon River flood plains.

Board supports solar at Thomas Farm

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The Nella Grimm Fox Room celebrates its reopening with a champagne toast plus wine, beer, and light hors d’oeuvres April 19, 5:307, including the story of its history and future.

Since 1858 the highceilinged lecture hall has been the setting for book readings, lectures, concerts and community meetings. Its ceiling was failing, complicated by the discovery of asbestos, but a safe way to restore the ceiling was found.

RUTLAND TOWN—The Rutland Town Select Board gave its support to the proposed two-megawatt solar installation at Thomas Farm Dairy April 3, and said the project will present almost no visual handicaps.

Nearly all of the 17 acres of pasture proposed for the site is too stony for traditional cropping.

Project initiator Triland Partners of

Windham, N.H., assured Select Board Chair Joshua Terenzini that the project would not be visible from the road, Terenzini told the Rutland Herald.

Triland Partners managing general partner Tom Garden plans to work with the Rutland Regional Planning Commission and the town to assure that the development is a preferred site.

Business movements and milestones The Advisory Board Company awarded Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) its 2018 Workplace of the Year award at the organization’s annual summit held March 29. RRMC is one of 20 hospitals in the country to receive this award, and the only one in Vermont so honored. Award winners are selected on the level of staff engagement, resulting in higher patient satisfaction and staff retention, and higher safety culture.

Jessi Travers plans to open Unlimited Potential Consignment Boutique, 1436 West St., in May. It will specialize in gently used baby, children’s, and maternity clothing. She is currently accepting consignments on Saturdays. The business phone number is 802-236-1593.

Barber shop/hair salon Downtown Gentlemen’s Salon recently opened at 32 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland. It specializes in “a full spectrum of cuts,”

trendy to traditional. It is open Monday through Saturday, offering early service at 7 a.m. on Mondays and 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Call them for an appointment at 802558-5359.

Rhonda Nash has joined the Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Rutland office.

She is a graduate of the College of St. Joseph with a bachelor of science degree in business management.

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RUTLAND TOWN— Rutland Town residents may soon be able to pay their property taxes online, thanks to a redesigned town website, Town ClerkTreasurer Kiersten Hathaway announced recently.

She told the Rutland Herald that she has been working toward that goal consistently since she entered her current position about two years ago. The Select Board hired Imageseekers, a local company, for the town’s website overhaul.

Hathaway anticipates residents will be able to pay their taxes only by September, well after the next scheduled tax payment, due in May. Users will be able to pay by electronic checks as well as credit or debit cards. Users will pay a small additional charge to use the service. West Rutland and Rutland City already accept electronic payments, she observed.

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Proctor community to set priorities for action PROCTOR—The Proctor community is invited to participate in the first phase of the “Proctor’s Future” process to set direction for the future of the community, to be held Wednesday, April 18, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Proctor High School.

The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) will facilitate a discussion to brainstorm potential action ideas for the future, advocate for causes of particular interest, and finally vote for issues they want to advance in the coming year. The issues

that are selected will become the focus of task forces in the future.

In May, VCRD will return with a resource team of state, federal, and non-profit leaders to help the new task forces build action plans and resource connections to advance the priority projects.

Bruce Baccei, chair of the Proctor Select Board, has invited everyone in town to participate. “Please take the time to attend the meeting at Proctor High School,” he said.

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The Mountain Times • April 11-17, 2018

POND SKIMMING 2018 Saturday, April 14

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Awarded to the top male and female in each category: Best Skim Best Costume Biggest Splash Best 14 & Under Overall Skim The Judges’ Award (One award only - male or female)