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Vermont Agency of Transportation This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) and the Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) will be seeking public comment on proposed updates to the Administrative Rules on Agency Designation. The Administrative Rules on Agency Designation apply to community mental health and developmental disability services providers, known as Designated Agencies (DAs) and Specialized Service Agencies (SSAs). They are designed to align service providers with Agency of Human Services expectations, ensuring that communities receive accessible services and supports.  

University of Vermont We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young — Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics & USDA’s Chief Scientist — as a Keynote Speaker for the 2024 UVM RISE Summit on June 24 – 25. Join us in-person or virtually as Dr. Jacobs-Young explores topics around this year’s Summit theme of “Partners in Place: Placemaking for Health, Prosperity, and Purpose in our Communities.” Dr. Jacobs-Young's keynote address will elevate our placemaking exploration through her unparalleled leadership in advancing agricultural research, innovation, and scientific discoveries. 

VermontBiz With family vacation season here, it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the best places across the nation that are perfect for families to teach their kids how to ride a bike.

Thankfully, the experts at buycycle, Europe's leading marketplace for high-value, pre-owned bikes have analyzed various cycling factors including the elevation range, cycle route length and overall state safety score to uncover the best places across the nation that are perfect for families to teach their kids to ride the bike.

Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber and Manchester Business Association announce their annual B2B (Business To Business) Golf Classic, bringing together business and nonprofit leaders from across the region. This year’s Classic will be held at The Equinox Golf Resort and Spa on Wednesday, June 26th with a shotgun start at 12:30pm. This event is not just a day of golf but an opportunity for business and nonprofit professionals to connect, collaborate, and enjoy a fun-filled day on the greens. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in which two men were killed and three others were injured Friday, May 31, 2024, in Colchester. The crash occurred at about 7:35 p.m. in the vicinity 1172 East Lakeshore Dr. while the vehicle was being pursued by members of the Colchester Police Department. Two occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead on scene, and three other occupants were detained by police and subsequently transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington for treatment of injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Calling all farmers! There is still time to register to participate in the 10th anniversary of Vermont Open Farm Week! This year’s event is scheduled to take place August 4-11, 2024. Open Farm Week provides an excellent opportunity to connect with your community, engage with customers, and highlight the unique aspects of your farm. You can choose any day during the week to host an event, or host on multiple days during the week if your schedule allows! To ensure a memorable experience for visitors, Open Farm Week events must include an activity that is not part of the regular farm schedule. This could include tours of fields or barns, tastings, cooking demonstrations, workshops, direct product sales, and more.

VermontBiz Beginning Monday, June 24, Burlington School District’s great Burlington School Food Project team will once again provide summer meals at no charge to kids 18 and under. All meals are provided free to all children, regardless of where they live. Meals will be available Monday through Friday from June 24 to August 8 (excluding Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th). There are no fees or registration; children simply show up and eat! 

VermontBiz Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year. As part of the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of our employees.

The campaign begins Sunday, June 2, and runs through Sunday, June 9. This year’s theme is “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you.” Spread the news of the campaign with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness.

VermontBiz On Saturday, June 1, over 30 Soldiers and Airmen with the Vermont National Guard will depart for Tambacounda and Kedougou, Senegal, to participate in a medical readiness exercise through the State Partnership Program.

Vermont service members will join colleagues from the New Hampshire National Guard, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force – Africa and the Austrian Bundesheer in Senegal for the exercise, which will run for about two weeks.

VermontBiz Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following reaction to President Biden’s announcement of a three-phased ceasefire currently being negotiated between Israel and Hamas:

“President Biden is right: it’s time to end the war in Gaza.

“I support his call for a ceasefire – one I’ve made for months. A lasting ceasefire is the only way to get the hostages out and desperately needed humanitarian aid in. The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza must end, and end now. A ceasefire that ends this war is the only way to begin rebuilding a shattered Gaza and working toward permanent peace.”

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VermontBiz Today, Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak called for a special election to fill the vacant Ward 3 School Commissioner seat following the May 20, 2024 resignation of Commissioner Saja Almogalli.  

Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak said the following in a statement:  

“I am deeply grateful for former Commissioner Almogalli and her service on the School Board. Throughout her time on the Commission, Saja was an impactful voice for marginalized communities, especially immigrant and refugee families in the Old North End and Downtown. I am grateful that her public service will continue as a Burlington Police Officer.”