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Vermont Business Magazine Champlain College will host “Winter Jam,” presented by Burton and Anon, on its Burlington, Vermont campus. Champlain’s Finney Quad will be filled with snow and terrain park features for a classic rail jam event. Participation is free and open to the public (ages 14 and up) and all are welcome to spectate and enjoy the festivities.

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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont State Historic Preservation Office recently announced two awards for Preservation Excellence. The Townshend Historical Society and Townshend Select Board were honored for their preservation stewardship and ambitious rehabilitation efforts of the West Townshend Stone Arch Bridge.

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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Republican John (Jack) Brigham of St. Albans Town to fill the vacant Franklin-8 seat in the House of Representatives. Brigham replaces Casey Toof, who resigned last month.

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Vermont Business Magazine Today the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) moved to settle two federal lawsuits concerning foster care licensing requirements and care for LGBTQ+ youth: Wuoti v. Winters and Antonucci v. Winters.

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Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce formally announced a significant leadership milestone at its Annual Membership Meeting on January 30th of this year, naming Matt Harrington as Chief Executive Officer of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber enterprise.

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Vermont Public Service Department On February 9th, 2026, Consolidated Communications of Vermont Company (CCVT), LLC, which does business as Fidium, filed another petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The petition requests permission to discontinue traditional landline phone service (also known as legacy voice service) in more areas of Vermont.

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Healthcare for AFT Vermont and VFNHP Resident physicians and fellows employed by the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) are fighting through their union, the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR-SEIU), for a fair contract that will allow them to improve their quality life so that their patients can receive the high-quality care they deserve.

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Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office today announced that Anthony Jackson-Miller, 39, of Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, was arraigned on one felony count of sexual exploitation of a victim of an open investigation by a law enforcement officer and one misdemeanor count of obstruction of justice.

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by Nancy Owens, President of Evernorth In West Rutland last November, dozens of community leaders, elected officials, and state agencies gathered to celebrate the opening of Marble Village Apartments: 24 new permanently affordable apartments developed by Evernorth and Cornerstone Housing Partners on what had been a blighted property in the center of the village.

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by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Raj Peter Bhakta, owner of the eponymous liquor company and the former Green Mountain College campus in Poultney, is offering to donate some of the campus buildings and surrounding land to a qualified Catholic mission-based organization as a "gift." He has opened a public Request for Proposals (RFP).‍ Bhakta took possession of the

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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Education released assessment and accountability results from the 2024–2025 school year. The release includes the Vermont State Report Card, assessment results, school accountability ratings, and the list of schools identified for Comprehensive and Targeted Support and Improvement.

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Vermont Business Magazine Dairies and ice cream makers. Breweries and furniture builders. Hospitals and colleges. Some of Vermont’s most recognizable businesses have saved energy and cut costs through Efficiency Vermont's rebates for custom projects.