People in the news

As more people around the world explore polyamory — being in multiple consensual, intimate relationships — as an alternative to monogamy, a Northern Vermont University-Johnson professor has conducted related, seminal research on a Paris Facebook group. Anthropology professor Janet Bennion presented her findings at the Center for Research and Interdisciplinarity (CRI) in Paris this month.

Mack Molding has announced a significant wave of hiring, including new talent in manufacturing, engineering, human resources and customer management. "The boon of U.S. manufacturing continues to benefit Mack," said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple, "and our efforts have never been stronger to attract top talent to help us deliver on Mack's mission of Total Customer Satisfaction.

New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) has announced the winners of its 2019 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarships. Three scholarships of $3,000 each were awarded. This year’s winners are: Alicia Tanneberger will be a senior at the University of Vermont this fall and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. She is from St.

Save the Children, the first global movement for children, has named Let’s Grow Kids CEO Aly Richards as a Changemaker for Children. As part of celebrating its 100th year of changing children’s lives, the global nonprofit is bestowing the honor to individuals who have raised their voices and used their influence to drive change for children in the United States and around the world.

Main Street Alliance of Vermont (MSA-VT) held their fifth anniversary celebration at the Alchemist Brewery on Sunday night where they presented Representative Robin Scheu of Middlebury the 2019 Legislator of the Year Award.

Polli Properties at KW VT is excited to bring the talents of Hannah Miele to the real estate team as an Agent. Miele joins a team that is headed by Elise Polli, one of the top real estate agents at Keller Williams Vermont.

Vermont Federal Credit Union (VFCU) is pleased to announce they have hired a new financial advisor for Vermont Federal Investment Services.

Lucy Thayer, ASLA, PLA recently joined TCE’s Williston office as a Landscape Architect. Lucy has 7 years of experience in landscape design experience, a strong background in horticulture, and is adept at project management. Lucy has managed significant landscape design projects in Vermont including City Center Park in South Burlington, and Alburgh Dunes State Park.

Building Bright Futures (BBF) announced today that Dr. Morgan Crossman, a native Vermonter from Rutland, has joined the organization as Executive Director.

Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) today announced five newly elected members to its Board of Directors: Lang Durfee of Bethel Mills, Inc., Kerrick Johnson of Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Paul Lesure of Green Mountain Solar, Chris McKay of WEG Electric Corp., and John Spencer of Crown REC Services, LLC.

Billie Lynn Allard, MS, RN, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) administrative director of Population Health and Transitions of Care, will receive one of the nursing profession’s highest honors when she is inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) at the Academy’s annual policy conference in Washington, D.C., in October.

The Family Firm Institute (FFI) has announced the recipients of the 2019 Academic and Family Business Review (FBR) Awards. These awards will be presented at the FFI Global Conference at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay on Friday, October 25, 2019.