In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, Rutland residents had hoped their water system would be repaired and functioning fully by last week but there’s still a water shortage.
Crews from the city
water department and area construction companies have been working around the
clock to restore Rutland’s water system, which was badly damaged in the flooding from Tropical Storm Irene.
With so many roads out in the state, many commuters have had to get
creative to get to work. Hundreds of people
in and around Killington have taken to the woods.
Route 4 from Bridgewater through Killington to Mendon remains closed to
traffic, but officials have organized a bus service to provide some
access and transportation along that corridor.
As it tries to judge the competing bids for Central Vermont Public Service Corp., the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce says its top concerns are low rates and reliable power.