Archive for May, 2025

Springfield companies receive VEGI awards for expansion projects
Springfield Regional Development Corp. and the Vermont Economic Progress Council announce that two Springfield companies recently received Vermont Employment Growth Incentive awards to support their planned expansion projects. Vermont Packinghouse received initial approval for an estimated incentive of $576,909, including a Labor Market Area enhancement, given its location in an economically distressed area of the […]

Grace Cottage joins cost-savings purchasing group
After one year in operation, the New England Collaborative Health Network has grown to 10 members with the addition of Grace Cottage Family Health and Hospital of Townshend, Northern Counties Health Care of St. Johnsbury and Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. The eight Vermont-based members care for more than one-third of the state’s population and […]

Paper flower workshop May 10 in Proctorsville
To celebrate springtime, a paper flower-making workshop will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 10 at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main St. in Proctorsville. Participants will be able to make flowers from various types of paper. Because celebrations are under way to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the […]

State to auction surplus heavy equipment, vehicles May 10
The Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services will be auctioning an assortment of state vehicles and equipment, rain or shine, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Agency of Transportation Central Garage, 1756 US Route 302, Berlin. Auction registration and vehicle previews will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. […]

Chester Select Board agenda for May 7
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at Town Hall and via Zoom. To join the meeting go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the board’s agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes from the Selectboard Meeting dated April 16, 2025 2. Citizen’s Comments 3. Old Business 4. Review/Recommendation […]