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Stephen F. Christy, President and CEO of Mascoma Savings Bank, has announced his plans to retire on January 1, 2017 after almost 27 years at the helm of the local institution he first joined as a teller in 1973.

The RehabGYM and Peak Physical Therapy have announced a business merger effective January 25, 2015. Susan Dodge PT, owner of Peak Physical Therapy, and Sharon Gutwin PT, owner of the RehabGYM, look forward to providing continued comprehensive rehabilitation and programming to a wider customer base.

Local small business owner, Paul Ralston, who previously served two terms in the Vermont Legislature, has created a new radio program which will commence on WDEV on (this Thursday) January 21st from 1-2 PM. “I’m trying to decide if I should run for office,” he said, “and if so, which office.”

At its 29th Annual Membership Meeting held at The Essex Resort and Spa, the Vermont Business Roundtable elected eight new directors to their first three-year term, including: John Brumsted, The University of Vermont Health Network; Dimitri Garder, Global-Z International; Scott Giles, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation; John Killacky, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts; Stephanie Mapes, Pa

Local Vermont photographers have joined forces to support Volunteers in Action (VIA), a vital community program affiliated with Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center.

At the Annual Meeting of the Cancer Patient Support Foundation’s Board of Directors, a new Executive Committee was elected for 2016: Bobbe Maynes of South Burlington, President; Ben Gould of Colchester, Vice President; Kimberly Luebbers from Williston, Secretary; and Neal Robinson from Essex Junction, as Treasurer.

Mach7 Technologies has been awarded a

United States Patent for handheld medical imaging modality. Core to

Mach7’s iModality mobile application, this technology strengthens and

advances Mach7’s leadership position in enterprise image management and

further demonstrates the company’s belief that the patient should always be

Johnson Lambert LLP has announced that Adam Dubuque and Carolyn Rice have been named partners.

Adam Dubuque, CPA, CPCU, ARM, ARe provides audit, tax, and other related services to Johnson Lambert’s clients since 2003 and recently completed the AICPA’s Leadership Academy. He is based out of the Burlington, Vermont office.

RSG’s David Grover recently passed the Professional Engineer Exam. This

professional licensure exemplifies his expertise in traffic operations,

transportation planning and design.

Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (CVAA), a nonprofit organization that

provides services and support for seniors in northwestern Vermont, has

welcomed four board members to the organization and a new board president.

New board members include Jane Catton (Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has announced the winners of his annual State of the Union essay contest for Vermont high school students. Nearly 800 students, a record number, from 39 high schools participated in the contest this year.

Heritage Aviation has announced the transition of the company’s ownership to its employees via the formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP allows employees to earn stock and share in company profits.