Barbara Schoolcraft, vice president and marketing manager at Passumpsic Bank, retired at the end of April after more than 27 years of service at the financial institution.

President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Kisch said that Schoolcraft, who joined Passumpsic in 1995, has played a vital role in the growth and development of the marketing department, taking a leadership role in the launch of the bank's website, social media presence and facilitation of a number of amazing re-brands.

The Northwest Regional Planning Commission has hired Barry Lampke as project manager for the Working Communities Challenge initiative.

Lampke joins NRPC as the Working Communities Challenge begins a three-year initiative to create more safe, affordable and stable homes of all types and sizes for citizens in Franklin and Grand Isle counties.