Walmart Supercenter Faces Vermont Hurdles | Montpelier News

Vermont’s environmental commission is weighing a major development: the first-ever Walmart Supercenter in Rutland, set to replace the old Diamond Run Mall. Demolition remains on hold pending approval of Walmart’s Act 250 permit, with town officials eager to move forward but now waiting for final green lights. The commission is examining financial, aesthetic, safety, and environmental impacts — but the biggest focus? The money. Walmart has pledged $125,000 over five years to fund extra police coverage for the new store, with the first payment due six months after permit approval. The next big decision looms in early December — no demolition until then. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e083c5c2310dd220