Local Motion, Vermont’s statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization, has six new board members: Carlton Bonilla of Winooski (pictured), Scott Cone of Pomfret, Marlon Fisher of Winooski, Mohsen Ghasemizade of Burlington, Mary Still of Winooski, and Adrian Tanguay of Essex Junction. Suzanne Kelley of Colchester is now serving as Board Chair. Suzanne says, “We are pleased to welcome our newest board members, who will help support and advance Local Motion’s mission to make walking, biking, and rolling safe, accessible and fun for all”.

The Board of Directors of Union Bankshares, Inc. has appointed Steven P. Cote, President of Chalmers Insurance Group, to the Union Bank Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Cote of Conway, NH, joined Chalmers Insurance Group in 2000 and, in 2014, became the first non-family member in the organization's 158-year history to assume the role of president. With 34 years of experience in the insurance industry, Cote has held various leadership and operational roles that provide him with a deep understanding of business dynamics across Northern New England.

Elijah Lemieux with the Vermont Rural Water Association (VRWA) in Essex Junction has been recognized by the EPA for his outstanding service to Vermont’s wastewater facilities and operators. He is especially known for his unique ability to teach math through commonsense, real-world scenarios and for providing one-on-one exam preparation and math review sessions at facilities. The EPA Regional Wastewater Trainer of the Year Award (Charles Conway Award) was established to recognize and honor the trainers who provide exemplary education to operators in the wastewater sector.