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Vermont Business Magazine During the spring fish spawning season, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants to remind Vermonters that permitted lake encroachment construction projects on public lakes and ponds are typically not allowed from March 15 to July 1.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, the Vermont Department of Labor reported today that the January 2024 unemployment rate for January was 2.3 percent. This reflects no change from December’s revised estimate. The comparable United States rate in January was 3.7 percent, which also was unchanged from the revised December estimate.
Vermont State Police Giancarlo DiGenova, 45, of Essex, a former trooper with the Vermont State Police, has been cited on an additional charge related to the theft of personal property from a secure storage room at the Williston Barracks.
Vermont Business Magazine Former Saint Michael's College President Paul J. Reiss died on February 28 in his hometown of Lake Placid, NY. Reiss served as president of the Colchester Catholic liberal arts college from 1985 to 1996. He oversaw a dramatic construction phase and a re-emphasis on the college's Christian mission.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.24/g, up 2.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.22/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.05/g while the highest was $3.44/g, a difference of 39.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40/g today.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Corrections today announced the death of Sean Osterhout, an incarcerated individual at Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility (TCCF). Sean Osterhout, 43, of Barre, Vermont, was found unresponsive in his cell at 2:06am (CT) on March 9.
Northeastern Vermont Development Association Join NVDA, Northern Counties Health Care and NEK Collaborative for an online Health Equity in Municipal Planning listening and sharing zoom event March 12. This is part of a series of focus groups being planned throughout the Kingdom to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets In 2012, the Vermont Legislature passed Act 142, creating the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative and the structure for investment of state dollars into agricultural and forestry-based businesses.
Vermont State Police On Saturday afternoon, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a single motor vehicle crash on I-91 South near mile marker 118 in the Town of Barnet. State Police Dispatch reported the vehicle left the roadway, hit a tree and rolled over.
by Holly Sullivan, Community News Service The Senate Committee on Education is revising a bill that aims to improve Vermont’s literacy rate — a number that’s been steadily declining for years. The changes address problems prompted by education officials who said the bill’s language is too limiting and would present problems for schools required to implement them.
by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine A young New York man, who became a paraplegic after crashing into a snowmaking gun while skiing at Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow four years ago, should not be given two bites at the apple to try to have the sports resort pay for his injuries, according to resort lawyers.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Independent Media/The Commons invites the public to join us for a conversation on housing with Rep. Becca Balint on March 18 at 7pm on Zoom. Balint will be interviewed by award-winning reporter, Joyce Marcel kicking off a revived year-long series of Voices Live interviews, in person events and special focus sections. The discussion with Rep.