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Scott Hadley CLU ChFC, of Hadley Financial Group, has been named a member of New York Life's President Council- Premiere. Hadley has been an agent with New York Life since 1998, a financial adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC since 2009, and is associated with the Vermont General Office in Colchester.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and TD Bank yesterday announced Castleton University sophomore Erik Kindestin as the winner of the organizations’ joint TD Ambassador Scholarship. Kindestin, a resident of Barre, Vt., is a sophomore at Castleton University where he participates in at least 15 service hours each semester and plays in the school’s marching and spirit bands.

Carl M Lynde of TD Bank, a long-time commercial banker in Brattleboro, has received the 2018 Outstanding Community Service Banker Award from the Vermont Bankers Association. The VBA recognized Lynde for his deep commitment to and support of businesses and non-profit organizations in Brattleboro and across southern Vermont over more than three decades serving in his community.

Douglas R Horne, Director of the Board of Trustees of the Woodstock Foundation and Chairman of the Woodstock Resort Corporation, today announced the formation of a senior management team to lead future development and enhancement of guest services of the Woodstock Inn & Resort.

Christine Golden, Owner/Founder, announces the formation of Golden Consulting LLC offering businesses assistance with optimizing their operations and with carrying out special projects. Formerly Director of Operations for Nedde Real Estate, Christine Golden brings a background in business operations management, real estate development, leasing and brokerage.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) is partnering with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (D-HH) to provide doctor visits in Bennington using telemedicine. The program will alleviate the significant travel required for some patients to see certain specialists. The first specialty to become active will evaluate and treat patients with multiple sclerosis.

Rutland Regional is pleased to welcome Darius Seidler, MD to the Rutland Pulmonary Center. His clinical expertise includes COPD, Thoracic Oncology and Asthma. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonology. Dr Seidler received his Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med and Respiratory Care from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, and Medical Degree from St.

Vermont Commissioner of Financial Regulation Michael S Pieciak today began a one-year term after having been elected the 101st president of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection and responsible capital formation.

Dillan Pierce of White River Junction, VT has been awarded the Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI™) designation and diploma by The Institutes Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group (formally known as the Insurance Institute of America) after completing courses and examinations on insurance product knowledge and customer service skills.

“I was honored when I got a call to interview for the Board of Delta Dental,” said Dr Rachel Rivard, the Dental Director of Rutland Community Dental operated by Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region. “The chance to exchange ideas and network with both dental and non-dental professionals will help me to be a stronger leader within my own practice,” said Dr Rivard.

The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Hanover Area Leadership Awards. The Leadership Awards are presented each year to local individuals and businesses that demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of life in the Upper Valley through their leadership, innovative business practices and support of community organizations.

We are pleased to welcome Jackson Tucker to the ReArch Company team as our new foreman! Tucker has been hired to help support our operations and field staff. As a Foreman, Jackson will be responsible for providing a diverse array of on-site support. He will take a lead role in job site safety and assist with documentation.