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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott announced Thursday evening that along with signing several other bills into law, that he was vetoing a bill entitled "An act relating to confidential information concerning the initial arrest and charge of a juvenile." This bill basically raises the age of who can be considered a juvenile. While this issue has been ongoing for some time, it has been highlighted recently with fatal auto crashes involving teenagers under 18 whose names were not released publicly regardless of whether there could have been a crime also committed.

Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Health is pleased to announce that the National Child Passenger Safety Board (NCPSB) recently recognized Vermont Child Passenger Safety Coordinator Sidney Bradley as the 2021 U.S. Child Passenger Safety Instructor of Year. Bradley, a resident of Franklin County, is part of the Vermont Child Passenger Safety program (CPS). The CPS works with a statewide network of community volunteers to educate families and caregivers on the proper use of car and booster seats to ensure children are safe on Vermont’s roadways.

Vermont Business Magazine Three times each year, New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) conducts its Shred Fest events to help prevent identity theft by destroying documents with sensitive personal information. All Shred Fests are free and open to the public. Document destruction services are provided by SecurShred, a local company specializing in secure information management solutions. Participants can watch on a video monitor as their documents are shredded.

Vermont Business Magazine Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC has moved its Brattleboro, Vermont office to the second floor of the historic Brooks House at 132 Main Street.

“DRM has served area businesses for nearly 30 years and we’re excited to continue that work from the heart of downtown Brattleboro,” said Director Timothy Copeland, Jr. “In 2020, Andrea Wright joined our Brattleboro office, serving clients in labor and employment matters. Elizabeth Wohl returned to DRM earlier this year to focus on health law issues. As we continue to reopen our offices, we look forward to working with them in our new space.”

The Brooks House has a personal connection to DRM. “The firm’s relocation to the Brooks House is fitting,” said Craig Miskovich, DRM Director and founding member of the Brooks House Development Group. “The space, while in an historic building, is modern and suits our growing practice.”

Vermont Business Magazine Emergency Medical Service (EMS) stations across Vermont will open their doors this weekend to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics. As of today (May 20), Vermont has removed the residency requirement for vaccination. That means that anyone age 12 and older who is visiting Vermont can get vaccinated. You do not have to be a Vermont resident or a part-time resident. Also, the VDH is reporting another low number of COVID-19 cases today of only 33 and no new deaths, which remain at 255.

Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) Thursday announced sweeping legislation to address the massive health care workforce shortage facing the United States. Sanders announced the bill today while leading a hearing of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security titled “A Dire Shortage and Getting Worse: Solving the Crisis in the Health Care Workforce.”

Vermont Business Magazine Casella Waste Systems, Inc, in partnership with Rudarpa, Inc officially broke ground on a Renewable Natural Gas processing facility on May 19 at its North Country Environmental Services disposal facility in Bethlehem, NH. Project partners and local officials took part in the ceremony, celebrating the official start of the project that is the first of its kind in New Hampshire and which is expected to provide significant environmental benefits as well as dozens of jobs and increased tax revenue for the local economy.

Vermont Business Magazine Adam Rainville, Chair of the board of directors of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce, shared the following announcement, “It is with mixed emotions that we accepted the resignation of Rob Carter, Executive Director of the Chamber, effective September 25th, 2021. We will be sorry to lose Rob’s leadership and enthusiasm, but at the same time wish him the best in the next stage of his life.” Carter and his wife will be moving to Virginia in October to be closer to family.

Vermont Business Magazine A new state report from the Department of Environmental Conservation shows that Vermont has a tremendous advantage over every other state in the US in fighting climate change: the cleanest electricity supply in the country. This is the result of steady committed work over many years by Vermont’s utilities, Vermonters and state leaders, to decarbonize energy supplies with a diverse mix of local and regional resources, including solar, hydro, wind and biomass.

Vermont Business Magazine Global creative and design agency, Select, is now powering its innovation with the sun, thanks to 197 panels installed by Green Mountain Solar, the Williston-based solar company. The newly installed 74.86 kW array at the company’s Burlington South End headquarters at the Stack 208 property ensures that 100% of its electricity needs will be solar powered.

Vermont Business Magazine Sterling College has once again earned the STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), measures and recognizes sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Sterling has achieved and maintained a STARS Gold Rating since 2015.

Vermont Business Magazine Emergency Medical Service (EMS) stations across Vermont will open their doors this weekend to host walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics. From May 21 to 23, the nearly 30 EMS sites will offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for people ages 18 and older. No appointment needed. And as a springtime bonus, people who get their shot will also get a coupon for a free creemee, thanks to Vermont Dairy Farmers and the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets!