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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), locally representing ESGR, a Department of Defense agency, announced that Governor Phil Scott has signed a proclamation declaring August 20-26, 2017 as Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week.

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Vermont Business Magazine A new incident has been reported (or existing incident has been modified) for Essex Junction Wastewater Treatment Facility in Essex Junction. The Vermont Watershed Management in the Department of Environmental Conservation at ANR reports incidents of discharges from wastewater treatment facilities, usually related to heavy rain.

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by Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters Governor Scott and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources have declared this “Clean Water Week” in Vermont. While I believe it is important to highlight the value of clean water, we have a lot of work to do to achieve clean water for all Vermonters.

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Vermont Business Magazine On August 21st Governor Phil Scott issued a proclamation declaring Clean Water Week for the State of Vermont.

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Julie Moore, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural ResourcesOne of my favorite aspects of living here, in Vermont, is the numerous and exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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Vermont Business MagazineVermont Electric Cooperative Members on certain roads in the towns of Albany, Glover, Wheelock, Irasburg, Barton, Craftsbury, Sheffield, Greensboro, Lyndon, Lowell, Coventy, and Eden will be without electricity for up to 7 hourson Fridayevening 8/25 (starting at10:00 pm) through earlySaturday 8/26(ending at5:00 am) for essential maintenance work.

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Vermont Business Magazine Chittenden Countyleadsthe United Statesin its recycling program for mercury-containing thermostats, according to a recent report from theThermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC)that measured county recycling efforts.The Green Mountain State'sChittenden Countycollected 2,280 mercury-filled thermostats between 2012 and 2016.Minnesotacaptured second and thi

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Vermont Business Magazine The New England and Mid-Atlantic states participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the nation’s first market-based regulatory program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, today announced consensus on a set of draft program elements that will guide the RGGI states as they conduct final economic analysis and establish a post-2020 path

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Vermont Business Magazine Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) Wednesday issued the following statement on President Trump’s threat to shut down the government if Congress does not agree to force American taxpayers to fund a border wall.

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Vermont Business Magazine The Ladies League at the Lake Saint Catherine Country Club hosted the 4th Annual Donna Taft Memorial Golf Tournament on June 17, 2017.

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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced Daniel “Danny” Rachek will become the next executive director of the Vermont Lottery. “I thank the Vermont Lottery Commission for its diligence in identifying such a qualified leader for this role,” said Gov. Scott.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Gas announced today that 507 families and businesses in Addison County have signed for service. Vermont Gas said these new customers will save money and reduce their carbon footprint by switching to natural gas service.