Col Matthew T Birmingham, director of the Vermont State Police, is pleased to announce the following transfer: Lieutenant Barbara Kessler, assistant staff operations commander at Headquarters, has been transferred to lieutenant/station commander at the Royalton Field Station. The transfer was effective Sept. 2, 2018.

Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced the selection of Sandra Connolly as Employee of the Month for August 2018. Connolly serves as MAHHC Inpatient Staffing Coordinator. As Inpatient Staffing Coordinator, Connolly is responsible for creating staff schedules and replacing staff as needed, for the Hospital’s Acute Unit, Emergency Room, and Rehabilitation Center. Sandy is integral in assisting the managers in maintaining time and attendance records.

Congratulations to W Scott Fine, President of Fab-Tech, who was recently presented the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award! Mr Fine was nominated for this honor by his citizen soldier employee, Bailey Gokey of Burlington. Sergeant Gokey serves as a Medic in the VT Army National Guard.

Presenting the award was Jerry Manock, Vice Chair for the VT Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.