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A former high-ranking aide to Governor Peter Shumlin, who currently works with Jay Peak Resort, has joined a top Montpelier lobbying firm. KSE Partners, LLP, a leading government affairs, strategic communications and research firm, announced today that Alexandra MacLean will join the firm as a partner.
Standardized test scores for science are down in Vermont. The Vermont Agency of Education today released the Spring 2014 science assessment results for Vermont students in grades four, eight, and 11 during a press conference held at White River School in White River Junction.
The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB), in collaboration with the St Albans-based Yellow Wood Associates (YWA), has commenced an in-depth analysis of the forestry and wood products industry in Vermont.
Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine Fletcher Allen Health Care announced today that it has appointed Eileen Whalen, MHA, RN, to the position of president and chief operating officer effective early 2015. The appointment was made following a national search.
RealtyTrac, a leading source for comprehensive housing data, has released its first-ever report ranking all US counties based on the prevalence of man-made environmental hazards. Chittenden County was the only county in Vermont with a population large enough to quality. It ranked 34th best (545) of the 578 counties ranked, between Spotsylvania County, VA, and Hampshire County, MA.
Burlington Electric Department (BED) and the Burlington International Airport (BTV) have announced they have been cleared to install a 500 kW solar array atop the airport parking garage.
Yestermorrow Design/Build School of Waitsfield joins the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and hundreds of solar-savvy installers and grassroots organizations throughout America to showcase thousands of solar-powered homes, schools and businesses ― in Vermont and across North America -- for the 19th Annual National Solar Tour, the world’s largest grassroots solar event.
Hunters are enthusiastic about Vermont’s upcoming October 4-26 and December 6-14 split archery deer hunting season, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. “Deer are moving about and being seen more now with cooler weather to stimulate activity,” said Cedric Sanborn at R&L Archery in Barre.
Vermont Smoke and Cure, maker of “damn fine” bacon, ham and award winning RealSticks in Hinesburg, is teaming with AllEarth Renewables of Williston to source local renewable solar to power the company’s electrical needs.
Leaders from the Vermont State House, Administration and Quebec Province will address attendees at Renewable Energy 2014, a two-day conference and expo in Burlington, VT focusing on the state and region’s most pressing energy challenges.
The Northwest State Corrections Facility is fully compliant with Vermont’s Universal Recycling law nearly one year ahead of schedule. The law, adopted in 2012, establishes a phased-in timeline for recyclables and organics to be banned from Vermont’s landfill.
Vermont Business Magazine A high-ranking Shumlin Administration official is leaving his position. The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Jeb Spaulding as the next Chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges, following the retirement of current Chancellor Tim Donovan at the end of the calendar year.