DuBois & King is pleased to announce that Chris Sargent, A.I.C.P., C.F.M., has been promoted to manage the firm’s planning group, which provides land use, transportation, and environmental planning and landscape architecture. Chris worked for the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Planning Commission for sixteen years before joining DuBois & King as a senior planner in 2017. His experience at TRORC convinced Chris of the importance of an individualized approach to local and regional planning that is dependent on the size, needs and vision of each community.

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of Laurel Mackin of Thetford and Michael R. McCarthy of Georgia to fill assistant judge vacancies in Orange and Franklin counties, respectively.

“Both Laurel and Mike have displayed a strong commitment to public service and dedication to their communities,” said Governor Scott. “I’m confident they will serve with distinction in these important roles.”

Col Matthew T Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police, is pleased to announce the following promotion: Sgt Hugh O’Donnell, patrol commander at the St Johnsbury Barracks, to lieutenant/station commander at the St Johnsbury Barracks.