Town Manager on Leave Amid Budget Clash | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Town manager Patrick Cushing of Killington is on administrative leave after the select board voted to hold a performance hearing—possibly leading to his firing—over a heated standoff since March, centered on refusing to cut an administrative position, plus other grievances including policy violations and lack of transparency. Cushing remains silent for now, consulting legal counsel, while the board chair confirms no decisions have been made and Cushing will be cut off from town systems during his leave. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…