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Woodstock Farmers’ Market’s owner Patrick Crowl was selected by his peers to join a national trade organization’s retailer council for a two-year term.

The Specialty Food Association recently announced the election of four members, which included Crowl, to its Retailer Network Committee.

Fran Bisselle, the head of the Maple Street School in Manchester, Vermont has been elected head of the Vermont Independent Schools Association (VISA). VISA represents Vermont’s community of 127 independent elementary and secondary schools. Independent schools educate eleven percent of all students attending kindergarten through grade 12 in Vermont.

Wendy Briscoe has joined Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs as the receptionist. Wendy joins the Firm with 25 years of administrative and customer service experience primarily within the medical and insurance industries where her positions ranged from Human Resources to Office Management. She currently resides in Colchester, VT.

Herrick Ltd., CPAs has announced that Ashley Vencatagadoo has joined the firm as a staff accountant. Mr. Vencatagadoo is a graduate of Concordia and McGill Universities, both in Montreal. He also earned a graduate certificate in accounting practice from McGill.

Herrick Ltd., CPAs has announced that John C. Borch has joined the firm as a senior tax associate. Mr. Borch is a graduate of Champlain College and is a member of the Vermont Board of Public Accountants. He previously worked in the captive insurance industry and will focus on U.S.

The University of Vermont Alumni Association and UVM Foundation honored outstanding graduates, faculty, and Vermont philanthropist Lois McClure at its annual Reunion & Homecoming weekend celebration on Friday, October 10, 2014.

While the weather outside was cold and gloomy, the mood inside the Thompson Senior Center was cheerful as the Woodstock Community Trust, Twin Pines Housing Trust, and Housing Vermont joined funders and supporters of Safford Commons to celebrate the start of construction of the affordable housing development at the site of the former Grange Hall and church on Route 4 across from the Woodstock Hi

Nicole Malon a real estate professional joins KW Vermont Realty. With over 30 years of sales and marketing experience, Nicole brings her skills, professionalism, and integrity to work with home buyers and sellers. Recognized by past clients for her tireless efforts and negotiation skills, Nicole attributes her success to listening intently to her clients’ needs.

Former U.S. Secretary of State and retired four-star U.S. Army general Colin L. Powell will observe Veterans Day at Norwich University and deliver the Fall 2014 Todd Lecture Series talk on campus at 7 p.m. in Shapiro Field House.

Both Tuesday, Nov. 11 events are free and open to the public.

Nancy E. LaVarnway of Northfield has been reappointed to the Vermont Commission on Women for a second 4-year term.

Connor Contracting, Inc. was founded in 1989 in St. Albans, Vermont by President Michael Connor who was later joined by his brothers and co-owners of the business, Stephen, John, and Fred Connor. The company is engaged in commercial/industrial construction management, general contracting and development. They now maintain offices in Berlin, Vermont as well as St. Albans, Vermont.

Barrie Silver joins the team of HMC Advertising in the role of Content and Engagement Manager. Silver has a strong career in writing and marketing and brings years of experience developing marketing and public relations strategies to her new position at HMC.