Earlier this month, the law firm of Primmer Piper Eggleston and Cramer (PPEC) welcomed attorney Eli Leino to join their real estate, land use, and corporate teams. Eli brings significant legal experience supporting landowners and developers navigating a wide range of land use and real estate issues in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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The VEIC Board of Directors has appointed Rebecca Foster to serve as VEIC’s new Chief Executive Officer. Foster was named interim CEO in July 2020 and has been a steadfast leader through the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic over the past nine months.
Governor Phil Scott announced that he has appointed James Pepper of Montpelier, Julie Hulburd of Colchester and Kyle Harris of Montpelier to the Cannabis Control Board (CCB). “The Board will play a critical role in ensuring public safety, equity and fairness while implementing this new market,” said Governor Phil Scott.
Community College of Vermont (CCV) student Tina Tripodina has been named a 2021 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. Tripodina will graduate this spring from CCV-Newport with an associate degree in STEM studies and a certificate in allied health preparation.
The Manchester Country Club (VT), rejuvenated and committed to growth (and growing), announce a new GM, golf and tennis professionals and executive chef. The Manchester Country Club is a private club and one of southern Vermont’s premier golf courses.
The Board of the Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) announced today the appointment of Kathleen R. Berk for the position of Executive Director. Berk will assume her new role on June 1st. Richard M. Williams who joined the Housing Authority in July 1974 and has led the agency as Executive Director since 1984, will retire at the end of July.
Kathleen H. Davis was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company and the New England Guaranty Insurance Company at the Companies’ annual meetings held on February 24, 2021.
Eleven candidates are vying for three seats up for election this year on the board of directors of Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC). Because VEC is a cooperative, members elect local representatives to serve on VEC’s twelve-member board. The three districts with seats up for election this year are District 2, East Zone, and West Zone.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome gastroenterologist, David L. Furman, MD, to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group. Dr.
Efficiency Vermont has named longtime staff leader and lifelong Vermonter Carol Weston as the energy efficiency utility’s new director. Weston has been with Efficiency Vermont for nearly a decade, most recently serving as Efficiency Vermont’s Director of Operations.
Craig Jarvis and Amy Modun have joined the Hinesburg law now to be known as Kohn Rath Danon Scharf Jarvis & Modun. The general practice firm offers a broad array of legal services, including business law, real estate, litigation, employment law, wills and estate planning, personal injury, and workers’ compensation.
The Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) is pleased to announce that Lisa Liotta has been hired as its new General Manager. Liotta comes with over 25 years in business management as CVSWMD’s former ARCC Operations Manager, a Park Manager with Vermont State Parks, and lead business and analyst roles as an independent consultant and in private industry.