FEMA to give Vermont 90 percent funding for Irene repair work
“This announcement marks a major milestone in our recovery from Tropical Storm Irene,” Governor Shumlin said.
Northfield moves ahead on merger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Christopher Curtis 802-793-7283 cjcurtis@hotmail.com NORTHFIELD MOVES AHEAD ON MERGER (NORTHFIELD) – Northfield residents sent a strong message of unity to their local elected officials at a special town meeting Tuesday. Voters approved language instructing municipal officials to come up with a plan to merge the village and the town. About [...]
Brock for Governor launches campaign website
BROCK FOR GOVERNOR LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN WEBSITE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2012 Contact Randy Brock 802-230-4450 Montpelier, VT – Vermont gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock (R) launched his new campaign website www.randybrock.comtoday. The site allows Vermonters to learn about Randy Brock’s background, his record of public service and issue positions. “This November’s election will determine the future [...]
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for May 12 – 19, 2012
CONTACT: Susan Allen 802-279-8493 Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for May 12 – 19 Saturday, May 12 10:00 a.m. Attend Buildings and General Services Auction Central Garage, Barre-Montpelier Rd, Berlin, VT 11:00 a.m. Speak at Train Day, Waterbury Train Station 12:30 p.m. Speak at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont’s attempt to [...]
Vermont, New Hampshire Attorneys General will perambulate border
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2012 CONTACT Michael A. Delaney New Hampshire Attorney General (603) 271-1202 William H. Sorrell Vermont Attorney General (802) 828-3173 Attorneys General Delaney and Sorrell Will Meet on the Norwich/Hanover Bridge on May 14th for the Eleventh Perambulation of the NH/VT Boundary As directed by their respective legislatures of some 69 [...]
Education consortium seeks business leaders
Education Initiative Seeks Vermont Business Leaders to Participate in Focus Group on Public High Schools Are today’s high schools truly preparing our students for the future? The New England Secondary School Consortium is looking for ten Vermont-based business leaders to participate in a conversation about public education, student preparation, and school improvement. Participants will be [...]
GED testing to be offered on computers in Vermont
Contacts: Toni Marra, Vermont Department of Education toni.marra@state.vt.us | 802-828-3133 Armando Diaz Public Affairs Specialist GED Testing Service armando.diaz@GEDtestingservice.com | 202/471.2157 GED TESTING TO BE OFFERED ON COMPUTERS IN VERMONT Testing center opening on May 15, 2012 in Newport Montpelier, VT — In striving to provide more adult learners throughout the state with a high school credential, Vermont is partnering [...]
Home Share Now & WNRCD Present Button Up Workshop in Berlin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Amy Noyes Home Share Now anoyes@homesharenow.org 802-730-3844 BERLIN– Home Share Now is teaming up with the Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District to host a free Button Up Vermont workshop. The two-hour workshop will be held Wednesday, May 23 at the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, beginning at 6 [...]
Bristol Celebrates 250th Anniversary with Special Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In celebration of their 250th Anniversary, Bristol,Vermont has planned 2 ½ weeks of special events from June 9th through July 4th. Bristol, VT.—May 7th, 2012—Today the Bristol 250th Anniversary Committee announced a series of special events to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Bristol,Vermont. The celebration will commence with Pocock Rocks on June 9th and culminate with [...]
Wasserman: Moving to Canada, for love and security
Finally, like many couples we hit that day of reckoning – were we prepared to commit to building a life together? The answer was yes.
