Patrick Rogers, newly named director of admissions at Johnson State College, has received the Jerry E. Flanagan Service Award for 2015 from the Consortium of Vermont Colleges.

Stephen F. Christy, President and CEO of Mascoma Savings Bank, has announced his plans to retire on January 1, 2017 after almost 27 years at the helm of the local institution he first joined as a teller in 1973.

Christy has held the top post at Mascoma Savings Bank since February of 1990. He also serves on the executive committee and the board of directors, which will embark on a search for his successor with the assistance of Kaplan Partners of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The RehabGYM and Peak Physical Therapy have announced a business merger effective January 25, 2015. Susan Dodge PT, owner of Peak Physical Therapy, and Sharon Gutwin PT, owner of the RehabGYM, look forward to providing continued comprehensive rehabilitation and programming to a wider customer base. The team from Peak Physical Therapy brings valuable experience and passion to The RehabGYM and will allow us to continue to provide the best most comprehensive care to our clients.

Local small business owner, Paul Ralston, who previously served two terms in the Vermont Legislature, has created a new radio program which will commence on WDEV on (this Thursday) January 21st from 1-2 PM. “I’m trying to decide if I should run for office,” he said, “and if so, which office.”

WDEV’s Ken Squier said “The Reluctant Politician” is one of the most original concepts for a news talk radio format we have come across”.

At its 29th Annual Membership Meeting held at The Essex Resort and Spa, the Vermont Business Roundtable elected eight new directors to their first three-year term, including: John Brumsted, The University of Vermont Health Network; Dimitri Garder, Global-Z International; Scott Giles, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation; John Killacky, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts; Stephanie Mapes, Paul Frank + Collins; Paul Ode, Downs Rachlin and Martin; Tom Sullivan, The University of Vermont; and Larry Williams, Redstone.

Local Vermont photographers have joined forces to support Volunteers in Action (VIA), a vital community program affiliated with Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center.

At the Annual Meeting of the Cancer Patient Support Foundation’s Board of Directors, a new Executive Committee was elected for 2016: Bobbe Maynes of South Burlington, President; Ben Gould of Colchester, Vice President; Kimberly Luebbers from Williston, Secretary; and Neal Robinson from Essex Junction, as Treasurer.

Mach7 Technologies has been awarded a

United States Patent for handheld medical imaging modality. Core to

Mach7’s iModality mobile application, this technology strengthens and

advances Mach7’s leadership position in enterprise image management and

further demonstrates the company’s belief that the patient should always be

at the center of care delivery.