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Vermont Business Magazine In partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, Valley Vista has opened 27 new residential treatment beds at its Vergennes facility, marking a significant expansion of the state’s system of care for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorder.

Vermont Business Magazine JD Power’s annual national survey of utility customers places Green Mountain Power (GMP) first among midsize utilities in the East Region for customer satisfaction.  The survey of 127,000 customers nationwide focuses on utility reliability, cost, and customer service.

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.08 per gallon, down 2 cents per gallon from last week, down 4 cents/g from last month and down 3 cents/g from last year, according to AAA. The lowest price in the state this week was $2.77/g while the highest was $3.29/g, a difference of 52.0 cents per gallon.

Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week joined U.S.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has announced that Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak will join Jack Crivici-Kramer, co-host of the nationally celebrated business podcast The Best One Yet, as keynote speakers at the 2026 Vermont Economic Conference, Vermont’s premier economic event.

The Vermont State Police is investigating after a multi-vehicle crash closed Interstate 89’s southbound lanes from Richmond to Bolton on Wednesday evening, Dec. 17, 2025. Preliminary investigation indicates the crash occurred at about 5:40 p.m. and involved a wrong-way driver and a tractor-trailer unit, in addition to other vehicles. There is at least one fatality.

by Mike Donoghue The Burlington School District has agreed to a nearly $500,000 out-of-court settlement with former High School Athletic Director Jeanne Hulsen, who lost her job five years ago. Hulsen filed an equal pay violation lawsuit in U.S.

Vermont Business Magazine Today, BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA) joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy as the Administration unveiled a new strategy to accelerate the rollout of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across America.

Vermont Business Magazine The Nature Conservancy in Vermont (TNC) has announced the conservation of 190 acres of land in Pawlet, Vermont, expanding TNC’s North Pawlet Hills Natural Area to nearly 1,600 acres.

Vermont Business Magazine Central & Main, a new 25-unit affordable housing development in downtown Windsor, has been recognized with a Best Builders Award by the Associated General Contractors of Vermont. The award was presented to project builder and AGC/VT member Neagley & Chase Construction at the organization’s annual awards ceremony on December 3 in Burlington.

Vermont Business Magazine As Vermonters prepare for colder weather, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging drivers to switch off their engine to limit unnecessary idling. Idling vehicles impact our health, climate, and environment by causing excess engine wear, wasting fuel and money, and polluting the air.

Vermont Business Magazine The 2026 Vermont Watershed Grants Program is now accepting applications for projects that protect, restore and enhance the state's lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds, including Vermonters’ ability to understand and enjoy these treasures.  Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday February 4, 2026.