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Vermont Business Magazine Members of the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) will convene for a public meeting to hear from local organizations, businesses, and members of the public. “The Board is excited to learn from clinicians, community leaders, and patients in Rutland and have a glimpse into how the broader health care community is tirelessly working to keep Vermonters healthy,” said Owen Foster, GMCB Chair.

Vermont Business Magazine Scott Administration officials will be visiting Bennington and Rutland counties on Monday to hear from community leaders about their unique infrastructure needs and to discuss the many funding opportunities available to them via federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Officials will offer guidance on how communities can apply for assistance with tangible economic development, housing, water and sewer, climate change mitigation measures, and broadband projects.

Saint Michael's College The President’s Office invites everyone to join with the campus community for the lighting of the cupola Christmas tree on Wednesday, December 7 at 5 p.m. In collaboration with the Vermont Council on World Affairs, Saint Michael’s is hosting from November 30 through December 10 two dozen high school students from a variety of Latin American and Caribbean countries including Belize, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela. Hear great Christmas music from orchestra, singers on December 3. Come hear great music and support the musicians of the Saint Michael’s College String Orchestra and Singers on Saturday, December 3 at 2 p.m. in the McCarthy Recital Hall.

Vermont Business Magazine Community Bank branches in Vermont and across the New England Region are helping spread holiday cheer by lending a hand and giving back to their local neighbors and communities. The bank is once again ringing in the holiday season by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members, families and businesses. Community Bank branches across the four-state footprint are working to make a difference for local community members and organizations, including branches in the New England Region.

Vermont Business Magazine Business owners have been asking for it and it’s almost here: Fidium@Work fiber internet is coming Vermont. Fidium Fiber is bringing its internet experience to small businesses in Bennington, Dover, Montpelier and all 40-plus Vermont communities where Fidium is available at home.

Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today issued the following statement on the passing of longtime champion for economic and community development, Bruce Seifer: "Bruce Seifer was nothing short of a visionary when it came to economic development. From his work as my assistant director at the Community and Economic Development Office in the mayor’s office, to his efforts to redevelop Burlington’s waterfront into the beautiful recreational area it is today, to starting the highly popular South End Art Hop, Bruce understood that revitalizing spaces was about more than money.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported November 30 that hospitalizations fell to 38 from 41 last week, as overall COVID-19 cases fell again to 273 from 293. COVID-19 infections remain at a "Low" level for the fifth week, according to the VDH, after increasing hospitalizations had sent them to "Medium" a few weeks ago (from a low of 30). There were no COVID-related deaths last week, for 11 so far in November and a pandemic total of 770

The Vermont State Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in the town of Eden. The investigation began at about 10:20 p.m. when police received a report of shots fired at a home on Griggs Road. Responding troopers located a deceased 66-year-old man at the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates the parties involved fled the location following the shooting. No one is in custody at this time. The incident appears to be targeted, and there is no indication of a general threat to public safety.

Vermont Business Magazine The Agency of Education announced today the creation of a Family Engagement Council to advise Secretary of Education Dan French on education policy and topics of interest to parents in Vermont. The council will consist of between 10 to 15 parents, guardians and family members of students enrolled in Vermont schools. The agency is seeking applications from parents and guardians interested in being appointed to the council. The group will focus on education policy, envisioning a 21st Century education system, and discussion how education can support the future success of our students and our state.

Vermont Business Magazine The federal government has authorized the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) to provide temporary food benefits to households who: Receive 3SquaresVT benefits and have children under 6 years old in the household. Benefit amounts per eligible child are: $32.31 each month in September, October, November, December and January; $33.55 each month in February, March, April, May and June; $391 lump sum summer benefit. Eligible households will receive a letter explaining the benefit, and all eligible households should have received their benefit by November 30, 2022. Approximately $4.5 million in benefits has been issued to 6,942 Vermont households for September 2021 through August 2022. This covers 9,746 children under the age of six.

Vermont Business Magazine ANR Secretary Julie Moore today announced that Commissioner Michael Snyder will be leaving his role leading the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) at the end of this month. Commissioner Snyder was first appointed to this role by Governor Peter Shumlin in January 2011; Governor Scott extended his appointment when taking office in 2017. Prior to serving as commissioner, Snyder spent 14 years working as the Chittenden County Forester with FPR.