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AOT Road Construction Report Week of July 10

Submitted on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 10:00 by katie

Vermont Agency of Transportation This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.

Alburgh passage bridge project construction update

Submitted on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 09:00 by katie

TRAFFIC IMPACT: One-way alternating traffic regulated by a temporary traffic signal is in effect. Please observe the timing of the signal at all times.

Occasional stoppages of traffic may be required at times to allow trucks and equipment to enter and exit the work zone.

Wertlieb to host The Frequency, Jarecki named new local host of Morning Edition on Vermont Public

Submitted on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 03:55 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine After 20 years as local host of Morning Edition, Mitch Wertlieb is passing the mic to colleague and All Things Considered co-host Jenn Jarecki. Wertlieb will stay at Vermont Public to host The Frequency, Vermont Public’s daily news podcast, beginning this fall. Wertlieb’s last day on Morning Edition will be Friday, July 28 from 6-9 a.m.

A swing and a hit as annual B2B Golf Classic brings out over 80 players

Submitted on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 15:37 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Manchester Business Association (MBA), hosted their annual golf tournament, the B2B Golf Classic, on Wednesday, June 21 at the Mount Anthony Country Club in Bennington, Vermont.

BBCO and Switchback among 2023 Craft Beer Marketing Awards 'Crushie' winners

Submitted on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 10:24 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The 2023 Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAs) "Crushie" winners were announced recently LIVE from the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville, TN. The ceremony was streamed on Facebook LIVE. The winning entries can be viewed on the 2023 Winners Gallery.

Rutland police officer dies in crash during pursuit

Submitted on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 09:29 by tim

VSP: US Route 4 between Mission Farm & VT RT 100 is closed due to flooding

Submitted on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 16:58 by katie

UPDATE:

VSP: VT Route 14 Royalton closed due to flooding

Submitted on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 16:14 by katie

VT RT 14 in the area of Vesper Rd is CLOSED due to road flooding. Detours are in place.

This incident is expected to last UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as appropriate.

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes.

Welch joins interior secretary Haaland in Vermont to celebrate Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy

Submitted on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 16:08 by katie

VermontBiz Today, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Rep.

Vermont Department of Public Safety releases guide on Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Submitted on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 16:05 by katie

VermontBiz The Vermont Department of Public Safety has released a guide on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), aimed at providing prosecutors, law enforcement officers, family and household members, and community members with a clear understanding of the process to obtain an ERPO.

Local REALTORS® raise $8,929.24 for local charities at the 5th Annual NVRA Golf Tournament

Submitted on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 16:04 by katie

VermontBiz The Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association (NVRA) hosted its fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 26 at Vermont National Country Club.

VSP: Road rage incident in Winooski

Submitted on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 11:35 by katie

VermontBiz Troopers from the Williston Barracks received a report of a road rage incident around the area of I-89 N, Exit 15 in Winooski, VT. The complainant advised that Mark Bennett had brandished a firearm while on the interstate and on the off ramp. Troopers were able to interview all involved parties.