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Jeanne Collins, Superintendent of Burlington Schools, announced today that she is recommending Dr. Shelley Mathias as the principal of Edmunds Elementary School in Burlington. Dr. Mathias has been serving in the role of Interim Principal this year and was chosen for this position after an extensive search process which included parents, teachers and administrators.

Greentree Real Estate is delighted to welcome Ivy Knipes as their newest Realtor®. Ivy joined Greentree in February, has been licensed as a Realtor® since 2006 and currently has designations as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR). She is a native Vermonter growing up in Essex Junction and holds a BA in History from Trinity College.

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty is pleased to announceBrenda Bouchard, has been promoted to Vice President of Relocation Services.

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy, a media and free speech organization that operates Channel 17/Town Meeting Television, CCTV Productions and Common Good Vermont announces two new members to its Board of Trustees.

The Vermont Agency of Colchester, Vermont would like to recognize and congratulate their 2011 President’s Club* qualifiers for Dramatically Impacting the Lives of Others.

Starr Barnum, V – Burlington, VT

Justin T. Beauregard, Scarborough, ME

F. Peter Brynn, CLU – Burlington, VT

Peter J. Cadieux – Plattsburgh, NY

Mark R. Cattelona, LUTCF – Johnson, VT

Gov. Peter Shumlin today appointed Jill Krowinski of Burlington to replace outgoing state Rep. Rachel Weston for the seat representing Ward 3.

The following individuals have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of ME2/orchestra, a classical music ensemble for individuals with mental health issues and the people who support them:

Fletcher Allen Partners has named John R. Brumsted, M.D., as president and chief executive officer, Fletcher Allen Health Care, effective immediately. Dr Brumsted has been serving as the organization’s interim president and chief executive officer since the departure of Melinda Estes, MD, this past August.

Bradley Aldrich, PE and Wayne Elliott, PE are pleased to announce that Joseph Duncan, PE, Senior Engineer at Aldrich + Elliott, PC, has joined them as a partner of the firm. Joe is an integral part of the success of Aldrich + Elliott in Essex Jct., VT with his dedication to client satisfaction fostered by his relationships with each client and commitment to the success of each project.

Ledyard Financial Advisors, the Wealth Management division of Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that Fred Wainwright has joined their Hanover office at 2 Maple Street as Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Strategist.

Heather Longe of Milton has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc, a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods.

Over the past few months, Vermont Teddy Bear Company has added some new faces to their team and promoted several team members.

Dave Baumes recently joined the team in the middle of January as the Company’s Senior Financial Analyst. Dave is responsible for financial reporting functions.