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September 02, 2010

Governor Douglas Proclaims September as National Preparedness Month

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas has proclaimed September to be “National Preparedness Month” in Vermont. Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and schools. Governor Douglas and the Department of Public Safety are encouraging Vermonters to ready themselves for the likely hazards in Vermont as well as those that could take us by surprise.Read more

September 01, 2010

Governor Douglas Announces New Cheese Manufacturer Locating In Swanton

SWANTON, Vt. (September 1, 2010) – Governor Jim Douglas announced today that a new cheese manufacturing company will be locating in Swanton, creating up to 55 jobs over the next several years. Swan Valley Cheese will occupy the former Via Cheese facility in the Swanton Town Industrial Park.Read more

September 01, 2010

Vermont Receives National Grant for Serving Youth with Autism

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont is one of the three states selected to participate in the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC on ASD) professional development project. This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Read more

September 01, 2010

Secretary of State Seeks Nominations for Centennial Nonprofit Awards

Montpelier, Vt. - Is your nonprofit a century old? If yes, then the Secretary of State is looking for you! Secretary Deb Markowitz is seeking applicants for the 2010 Vermont Centennial Nonprofit Awards program. This program honors nonprofits that have operated in Vermont for at least 100 years. Any nonprofit that has been in operation in Vermont for 100 years or more can participate in this awards program by filling out an application form. Read more

August 31, 2010

Chief Technology Officer Tom Evslin to Retire from State Government

Montpelier, Vt. (August 31, 2010) – Governor Jim Douglas announced today that Chief Technology Officer Tom Evslin will retire from state government on September 15. Evslin, 67, was recruited from retirement by Governor Douglas in March of 2009 to be Chief Recovery Officer to oversee Vermont’s use of stimulus funds and applications for competitive stimulus grants. When the temporary Office of Economic Stimulus and Recovery finished its job, Evslin was named Chief Technology Officer for the State and has been the Administration’s lead on Challenges for Change.Read more

August 31, 2010

Shelburne Orchards to Host Fall Season Event Sept. 23

Shelburne Orchards will host a Fall Season Kick-Off Event on Sept. 23 featuring Woodchuck Cider, Apple iPods and apple picking to celebrate the first day of autumn and fall apple harvest.Read more

August 30, 2010

Coolidge Site Hosts Season’s Second Musicale

PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – It will be the classics in a classic setting when Pianist Abigail Charbeneau and cellist Matt Laughlin perform at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site on Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. Read more

August 30, 2010

State Offering Free Seminar Regarding Federal Contracts

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Companies looking for federal contracts can learn how to get business with the U.S. Department of Defense at a free seminar in White River Junction.Read more

August 30, 2010

Vermont Calendar of Events: September 2010

The sunny, crisp days of September in Vermont are an ideal time to get outside and visit a community fair, sample local food at an autumn festival, check out beautiful locally made artwork and handcrafted furniture, and take in some spectacular fall foliage. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening in September. For a comprehensive listing of events, visit www.VermontVacation.com.Read more

August 30, 2010

Agreement Reached on Historic Land Exchange at Jay

WATERBURY – Over ten years in the making, the State of Vermont, the Green Mountain Club, and Jay Peak Resort have reached agreement on a major land exchange at Jay Peak. The parties are scheduled to close on the initial phase of the exchange on August 31 at a ceremony at Jay Peak Resort. When completed later this year, the land exchange will provide additional protection to the Long Trail, conserve important high elevation natural resources along the spine of the Green Mountains near Jay Peak, enhance outdoor recreation opportunities on Jay State Forest, and improve the economic viability of Jay Peak Resort.Read more

August 30, 2010

Take A Guided Hike Of Historic Military Road

HUBBARDTON, Vt. – Did you know that in 1776-77 there was a Revolutionary War military road between Mount Independence in Orwell, Vermont, and Hubbardton, Vermont? Read more