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Hunger Free Vermont welcomed 3 new members to its Board of Directors in November. The Board Recruitment and Nominating Committee were pleased to bring these volunteers on to serve as strategic partners in the organization's work to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters.

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s non-profit community mental health agency, held its annual meeting on November 12 for the first time via the international video chat platform, Zoom. Attended by 175 board members, staff, clients, and community members, the event celebrated the agency’s accomplishments and impact on clients during its last fiscal year.

After 16 years as a RE/MAX agent, Colchester resident John Abry saw the need for a reasonably priced virtual tour service. “One of my frustrations in the real estate business has been that photography services are often fragmented and difficult to coordinate,” said Abry.

Danielle Nickerson, LNHA, of Bethel, has advanced to the position of assistant administrator at Mayo Healthcare in Northfield. Danielle will assist with oversight of Mayo’s staffing, financial administration, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Faculty news from a recent newsletter of the Ethan Allen Institute in Concord VT, which bills itself as "Vermont’s free-market public policy research and education organization" and a “think tank" founded in 1993: “EAI is proud to announce Robert Letovsky, the David LaMarche Professor of Business Administration & Accounting at Saint Michael’s College, joined our board of directors this Fall

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) is pleased to welcome Ed and Trish Read of Fayston as Honorary Chairs of its 2020 Fall Appeal. Ed, a former Vermont State Representative, serves on the Fayston Select Board and joined CVHHH’s Board of Directors and Finance Committee in 2020.

The Paramount Theatre Board of Directors has promoted long-time Paramount staff member Eric Mallette to the position of Executive Director. Mallette had been serving as Interim Executive Director since July 1, 2020 following the announcement that long-serving Executive Director Bruce Bouchard would be retiring at the end of the calendar year.

Norwich University’s Center for Global Resilience and Security (CGRS) named Dr John R Mullin to its advisory board. His three-year term began Oct. 20.

Cara Armstrong, director of Norwich University’s School of Architecture+Art and Design+Build Collaborative has published “A Trick of Living,” a book of digital sketches and poems.

David Allen Certified welcomes Heritage Aviation (BTV) in Burlington, Vermont to the David Allen Certified Licensed Partner Program.

Community Health Pharmacist Stefanie Buffum, PharmD, believes in personal attention and the importance of community. “We have more of a hometown touch,” Buffum said. “We are able to better serve patients and give them a more personal experience.” With several area pharmacies closing, Buffum sees Brandon Community Pharmacy as a vital community service.

Northfield Savings Bank (NSB) is pleased to announce two appointments which serve to enhance the Bank’s Business Banking and lending teams.