It’s easy for many of us to approach life insurance with a “I’ll handle that later” or a “set it and forget it” mentality, and to assume that you have time to sort out the details of adequate coverage down the road. Yet, life insurance can play a key role in protecting your loved ones financ…
It’s easy for many of us to approach life insurance with a “I’ll handle that later” or a “set it and forget it” mentality, and to assume that you have time to sort out the details of adequate coverage down the road. Yet, life insurance can play a key role in protecting your loved ones financ…
No matter how you celebrate the holiday season, downtown Montpelier offers something for everyone throughout December, culminating in a “uniquely Montpelier” New Year’s Eve celebration.
Although tax filing season is months away, the window to make timely tax-saving moves is closing. In most cases, you must act by Dec. 31 to apply any tax savings to your 2023 federal income tax return.
Although tax filing season is months away, the window to make timely tax-saving moves is closing. In most cases, you must act by Dec. 31 to apply any tax savings to your 2023 federal income tax return.
Talking with clients about the legacy they wish to leave behind is an essential part of my job as a financial advisor. How do they want to share their wealth with loved ones and charities that matter to them? What values do they want to pass down and what financial goals do they want to supp…
Talking with clients about the legacy they wish to leave behind is an essential part of my job as a financial advisor. How do they want to share their wealth with loved ones and charities that matter to them? What values do they want to pass down and what financial goals do they want to supp…
As a financial adviser, I have seen firsthand how much planning it takes to retire early. Deciding to leave the workforce (and say goodbye to your steady paycheck) earlier than you previously intended to may come with many considerations. If you are intrigued by the idea of retiring early, r…
As a financial adviser, I have seen firsthand how much planning it takes to retire early. Deciding to leave the workforce (and say goodbye to your steady paycheck) earlier than you previously intended to may come with many considerations. If you are intrigued by the idea of retiring early, r…
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department announced Rutland County resident Maj. Justin Stedman will become the new director of the Warden Service Division. Stedman, an 18-year veteran of the Warden Service, will be promoted to colonel on Sept. 24 and succeed Col. Jason Batchelder, who has le…
The Vermont Democratic Party announced Emily Bowers as its new communications director. In this role, she is responsible for overall VDP branding, communications and coordinated campaign messaging.
RUTLAND — Shelley Sayward, senior vice president and general counsel for Casella Waste Systems Inc., regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, was recently named the National Waste and Recycling Association Services Member of the Year as part of its 2022 Indus…
ESSEX JUNCTION — United Ways of Vermont President Jim Curran has announced Elizabeth Gilman as the organization’s new executive director.
BARRE — The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced it has received two new grants through the Federal Transportation Agency totaling $12.5 million.
MIDDLEBURY — National Bank of Middlebury announced the appointment of Meaghan McLaughlin, vice president and chief lending officer, and Becky Paliling, vice president and chief credit officer, succeeding Sarah Cowan, executive vice president, who plans to retire at year end.
RUTLAND — Pure Water for the World Inc. has announced the appointment of Alice Urban as board president and election of two new board members, Jean Pillard and Tom Brandvold.
JOHNSON — The Jenna’s Promise board of directors has announced Daniel Franklin has been chosen to be the organization’s first chief operating officer. Jenna's Promise serves Vermonters with substance-use disorders, mental health challenges and traumas.
To honor a woman or non-binary person in a leadership role who mentored you and is a community volunteer, nominate her/them to receive the Vermont ATHENA Leadership Award or Vermont ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.
RANDOLPH — Gifford welcomes Dr. Steven Andreasen to its podiatry team currently seeing patients at Gifford in Randolph and the Sharon Health Center. He comes to Gifford after spending the past few years practicing in Binghamton, New York. Dr. Andreasen received his doctorate in Podiatric Med…
MORRISVILLE — David Silverman, president/chief executive officer of Union Bank of Vermont and New Hampshire, announced Cassie Abreu has been selected for the branch manager position at its Berlin location, 1028 Route 302. She previously worked at People’s United Bank in Montpelier as a relat…
MONTPELIER — Lawson’s Finest Liquids of Waitsfield has selected Vermont Parks Forever as one of their August Sunshine Fund donation recipients. From Aug. 16-31, donations will directly benefit the 55 state parks.
The Vermont Community Loan Fund has launched the Justice Forward Fund, a new financing and business assistance resource for Black, Indigenous and Vermonters of Color. A Special Purpose Credit Program, the JFF serves Vermonters traditionally, systemically and generationally excluded from fina…
RUTLAND — Casella Waste Systems Inc. was recently named the Most Sustainable Company in the Waste Management category by World Finance Magazine. Casella is the first vertically integrated solid waste, recycling and resource management services company to earn this award and joins 29 other co…
SALISBURY — Vanguard Renewables Chief Strategy Officer John Hanselman and Vermont Creamery President Adeline Druart, were joined by Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts, along with Danielle Goodrich-Gingras, co-owner and herdswoman of the Goodrich Family Dairy Farm in Salisbury, t…
MORRISVILLE — Morrisville resident Michael Desrochers, director of Vermont Division of Fire Safety (DFS), has been elected by his peers to lead as president of the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM). He is a 32-year veteran of the DFS.
MONTPELIER — Lynn Ellen Schimoler has joined the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) as vice president of operations to advance operational excellence and organizational health. She comes to the organization after four years with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and with over 20 year…
RUTLAND — Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region announced the hiring of Karly Haven as Real Rutland concierge coordinator. In her new role, Haven will connect virtually with people interested in moving to Rutland County via the Concierge Program, part of the Regional Marke…
RUTLAND — The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), charged with economic development in its communities, is seeking Rutland area residents for appointment to its board of directors: residents with experience and expertise to help achieve local economic goals of b…
LUDLOW — The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce recently held its 65th annual meeting at Off the Rails in Ludlow.
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Association of Mental Health and Addiction Recovery named Will Eberle as its new executive director. Most recently, he worked with the Vermont Agency of Human Services as the field director for the Barre, Morrisville and Hartford districts. Prior to that, Eberle serv…
WATERBURY — Vermont Emergency Management and the state’s emergency management program has once again been accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). Vermont Emergency Management previously achieved accreditation in 2010 and 2015.
RUTLAND — VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, skilled home health and hospice services, recognized Richard Marantz, R.N., a Hospice nurse as Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Sharon Cseh, executive assistant, as Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter.
RANDOLPH — Gifford welcomes Brigid Meehan-Brese, DNP, to its team of primary care providers. She comes to Gifford after spending nearly four years at Springfield Hospital. Meehan-Brese will be seeing patients at Gifford’s Rochester Health Center where she will take over for Dr. Erwin Lange, …
MONTPELIER — HomeShare Vermont announced Anne Farley, of Wolcott, has joined the staff as a case manager in central Vermont. She will be working with people looking for a place to live, and those with a home looking for a housemate to provide some rental income and/or some help around the house.
RICHFORD — The board of directors of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA) presented the 2022 Annual Maple Awards at their annual meeting.
MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott announced the appointment of Jennifer Morrison as the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). She will be the first woman to serve in the role, overseeing the State Police, Vermont Emergency Management, Vermont Crime Information Center, Forensic La…
BURLINGTON — Over $11 million of a $50 million program to pay overdue housing costs for homeowners impacted by the pandemic has been disbursed within the first six months of the program. The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) launched the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) in January 2022…
Graduating from Snelling Center for Government Vermont Leadership Institute are: Christle Davis, of Groton; Peter Kerson, of Jericho; Nicole DiDomenico, of Berlin; and Rebecca Sameroff, of Montpelier.
RANDOLPH — Nikol Ware has been promoted to branch relationship manager for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s two branches located in Randolph. In this role, she oversees helping individuals, families and businesses in the community meet their financial goals.
RUTLAND — U.S. News & World Report has named Rutland Regional Medical Center as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for urology, hip fracture, hip replacement and knee replacement. These rankings recognize hospitals for providing care that was significantly better than the national aver…
The Vermont Community Broadband Board has approved CVFiber’s application for $12.3 million in grant funds for construction of its high-speed fiber network. Previous board approval of $6 million for purchasing materials, brings the total to $18.3 million for the first phase of construction.
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) and State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) have partnered with prominent baseball teams in Vermont to host Triple Play Job Fest this July. Job Fest hiring events will take place in partnership with the Vermont Mountaineers in Montpelier (…
SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Hannaford Supermarkets announced that Disabled American Veterans (DAV) cited Hannaford as a DAV Patriot Employer earlier this year. The nationwide program recognizes businesses whose job opportunities for disabled veterans, hiring practices and community outreach demonst…
ESSEX JUNCTION — The U.S. Postal Service expanded USPS Connect Local and USPS Connect Regional to Vermont. They are part of a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment and new pricing to meet business needs. For more information, visit uspsconne…
NORTHFIELD – Norwich University Center for Global Resilience and Security (CGRS) named retired U.S. Army Reserve Col. William Lyons Jr., ’90, JD, MSS, MTUS, MSt., its new director. Lyons, who also teaches in Norwich’s civil engineering and construction management programs, has served as a se…
WALTHAM, Mass. — Global Partners has donated $3,500 to seven schools to support student learning in Vermont. The schools are encouraged to promote new learning moments for their students, something ExxonMobil calls “Aha Moments.”
MONTPELIER — Union Mutual Insurance Co. announced its Employee Development Program has received national honors from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Carriers (NAMIC). The program earned Best in Category — Adaptability during the ninth annual Award in Innovation presentation at t…
BARRE — Central Vermont Adult Basic Education Inc. announced Catherine Kalkstein as its new executive director. CVABE is an adult education and literacy organization serving Washington, Orange and Lamoille counties.
EAST BURKE — The Energize Vermont Board of Directors announced the appointment of Becca Dill to serve as the organization’s director. Established in 2010, Energize Vermont promotes energy and climate policies protecting Vermont’s environment.
MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott has appointed John Beling as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). He has served as interim commissioner since April 15, and as DEC’s general counsel since 2018. Beling will now lead DEC’s 300 employees working to promote clean air, …
