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Vermont Agency of Transportation On June 2, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., inspectors from the Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety Division responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle. Upon arrival it was found that the commercial vehicle was traveling northbound on I-89 North in Bolton in the area of MM 70 when the commercial vehicle left the roadway and crossed the median into the southbound lane. The commercial vehicle traveled a short distance north in the southbound lane and then crossed over the median again, overturned, and ultimately came to rest across both northbound lanes of travel.    

Vermont Business Magazine When Nikki Juvan’s husband, Trent Campbell, suffered his first diagnosed stroke in 2018, the family assumed it would also be his last. Campbell, an award-winning photojournalist, and Juvan, a kindergarten teacher, also knew their lives were about to change. Campbell spent a month in inpatient care at University of Vermont Medical Center and inpatient rehabilitation at Fanny Allen. He returned home with physical limitations – like needing a walker to get around – but also information and a plan. After his care team discovered evidence Campbell had suffered a stroke prior to 2018 – the result of uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and other factors – Campbell focused on changing his habits to reduce his risk of another stroke.

Vermont Business Magazine Summer is here, and with it, the promise of long days, warm weather, and ample sunshine. Embracing all that summer has to offer without increasing your risk of skin cancer is crucial. University of Vermont Cancer Center is reminding people to practice sun safety – that is, protecting yourself from the harmful rays of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which cause sunburns, skin cancer and premature aging. Sun safety is easy and essential in the summer — especially in Vermont, where skin cancer rates are among the highest in the U.S.

Vermont Business Magazine Rutland Regional Medical Center's Nursing Excellence Team recently presented the Carol P. Welsh, RN, Nursing Education Scholarship to Andrea Borchlewicz, MSN, RNC-MNN, CLC, RNCOP; Benjamin Mahoney, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CARN-AP; and Elizabeth Oshinaike, BSN, RN. Each recipient was presented with their respective award during a surprise visit and presentation by Kelly Watson, Chief Nursing Officer, and Carole “Gert” Mayes, Manager of Nursing Excellence for Rutland Regional, along with other hospital leaders.

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today signed four pieces of legislation into law, including H.488, the Transportation bill. When signing H.488, Scott issued the following statement: “This year’s transportation bill supports the maintenance and repair of our road and bridge infrastructure, makes important traffic and safety improvements, and continues to invest in programs and projects that reduce the transportation sector’s impact on our environment. I want to thank the House and Senate Transportation Committees, as well as my team at the Agency of Transportation, for their work on H.488.”

Vermont Business Magazine ICE Mortgage Technology today released its June 2025 Mortgage Monitor report. The analysis of mortgage, real estate and public records data shows U.S. mortgage holders carried a record $17.6 trillion in home equity entering the second quarter of 2025, with $11.5 trillion considered “tappable” — that is, available for borrowing while maintaining at least a 20% equity cushion. Vermont has the highest percentage of home equity in the US. Despite subdued withdrawal rates in recent years, early 2025 data points to shifting borrower behavior. First-quarter second lien equity withdrawals rose 22% year over year to nearly $25 billion in the US — the largest first quarter volume in 17 years — suggesting increased interest in home equity access amid improving loan affordability.

Vermont Business Magazine On Saturday, May 31, 2025, 244 members of Bennington College’s Class of 2025 gathered, along with their family members and friends, faculty, staff, and leadership, in Greenwall Auditorium on campus to receive their degrees. Graduates hailed from thirty-two states and twenty-eight countries, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam, and ranged in age from 20 to 61.

Vermont Business Magazine Today, Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced her intention to appoint Samantha McGinnis as the next Director of the Church Street Marketplace. Mayoral appointments will be brought forward to the City Council for approval at that meeting on June 2. McGinnis currently serves as the Assistant Director of Downtown Projects & Programs in the Department of Business and Workforce Development. Throughout her six years with the City of Burlington, McGinnis has led efforts to activate the Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park, with 100+ free annual public programs and events, including the launch of the Winter Market in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.   

by Aly Richards, CEO of Let’s Grow Kids “Bolstered by the support of thousands of dedicated Vermonters, the 2025 legislative session resulted in real, continued progress towards solving our state’s child care crisis. At a time of widespread uncertainty, with reductions in federal funding for programs our communities rely on and a difficult fiscal year for our state, Vermont lawmakers continued to prioritize child care. This is a true signal of our state’s commitment to our youngest children and their families and an important moment to pause and reflect on that good work.

by Maggie Lenz and Nick Charyk If there was a metaphor too on-the-nose to ignore, the Vermont State House delivered it. Twice. On Thursday, May 22, just as the Senate prepared to take up a fragile compromise on education funding, phones buzzed across the building with a fire evacuation alert from Capitol Police. Lawmakers, lobbyists, and staff filed out. It was a false alarm. Fifteen minutes later, everyone returned, and the Senate resumed its search for common ground. No agreement came that day.

Vermont Business Magazine On May 16, 2025, president and CEO of Union Bankshares Inc, David S. Silverman, age 64, informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the company during 2026. Union Bankshares, based in Morrisville, is the parent company of Union Bank, with branches in northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Silverman has served in various capacities during his 39 years with the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Union Bank, including as president and CEO of both entities since 2012. Silverman will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer until his successor is named and a transition period is completed.

by Devon Green, VP of Government Relations, VAHHS Although no one has gaveled out, this will be my last column of the session… for now. The health care bills are done, but if this session has made one thing clear, it’s that health care permeates Vermont’s economy, government, and communities. There is much work to be done in the off-session to make care more affordable while maintaining access to essential services. Below are the happenings from last week, as well as a summary of the health care bills that passed out of the legislature.