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FairPoint Communications has named Vermont native Michael K Smith as Vermont State President. He will be responsible for regulatory matters, governmental relations, and economic development for Vermont.
After being closed all day Friday and Saturday, the Ticonderoga Ferry operated Sunday without incident. As a result, the ferry company plans to operate Monday on its regular schedule, 6 am to 8 pm. Of course, this is lake condition and weather dependent. For the latest information, people should check the ferry company's website for the latest information.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) are warning people that the ice surrounding the Lake Champlain Bridge and near Ticonderoga, NY will not be the same as in years’ past, and that recreational activities in the area should be conduct
Related Company: Central Vermont Public Service CorpEntergy Vermont Yankee today sent a letter to the Vermont Public Service Board saying it will submit a new power purchase agreement in early January 2010. The new, 20-year contract offer will provide 115 megawatts of power from 628 megawatt plant at $61 per megawatt hour starting in 2012.
Jay Peak Vermont officially opened the new Tram Haus Lodge today at 11 a.m, amidst a large crowd and bright sun reflecting off the freshly fallen snow. Jay Peak President Bill Stenger officiated a ribbon cutting ceremony and gave a short address at the Tower Bar inside the Tram Haus Lodge, followed by a Q&A session, light refreshments and tours of the new facilities.
The Association of Vermont Recyclers and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association announce joint operations effective immediately, with the overwhelming support of both Governing Boards. NRRA will provide financial and administrative support for AVR programming in Vermont, and expand AVR’s public school recycling program offerings to NRRA communities throughout the Northeast.
Transportation officials in New York and Vermont have announced that the Champlain Bridge, closed to all traffic since October 16, will be imploded on Wednesday, December 23, as long as conditions allow. The demolition is scheduled for 10 am. Public viewing areas will be set up. More information on the event will be released before Wednesday.
The Vermont Department of Labor announced today that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November 2009 was 6.4 percent, down one-tenth of a point from the revised October rate and up 1.1 points from a year ago.
Hampton Direct of Williston gave $20,000 to local charities last Friday. Employees decided which local charities were to receive donations.
BioTek Instruments recently announced the expansion of its world headquarters in Winooski, Vermont, USA. The company added 8,000 square feet; effectively increasing the size of its Service department by 50% and housing a new applications laboratory.
Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin and Speaker Shap Smith today announced that the upcoming legislative session will be focused on job creation and balancing the budget. The legislative leaders emphasized job creation as being critical to the state’s economic recovery.
A majority of school superintendents say they could be participating in more shared services, said State Auditor Tom Salmon, CPA, today in reporting the results of his statewide, voluntary survey of school supervisory unions in Vermont.