Vermont State Police celebrates 75th anniversary

Agency created July 1, 1947, after major case galvanized state

 

WATERBURY, Vermont (Wednesday, June 29, 2022) — The Vermont State Police on Friday, July 1, will mark the 75th anniversary of the agency’s creation, a watershed moment that arose from tragedy and laid the groundwork for a proud legacy of dedicated service across generations.

 

State leaders established the Vermont State Police on July 1, 1947, in the aftermath of the disappearance of Paula Jean Welden, an 18-year-old Bennington College student who vanished the year before. When local officials were unsuccessful in pursuing the case, they called in state police investigators

Unit L Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Application Period Opens July 8; Unit M Permits Available Beginning July 21

Concord, NH – Hunters with a current New Hampshire hunting license who want the chance to take additional antlerless deer in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) L during the fall hunting seasons will soon be able to apply for a special permit online. These permits will be issued through an online lottery, and the application period will run July 8–21. Hunters should note the specific details about applying for these two different permits. Unit L Permits are available online only. Alternatively, hunters may purchase a Unit M Permit beginning July 21. Both of these WMUs are located in southeastern New Hampshire.

Unit L Permits will be distributed through an online lottery. A two-week

Game Warden Responds to Coyote Attack in Panton

The Vermont Warden Service responded to a coyote attack in Panton on June 19.  The complainant is a resident of Panton who has not responded to a request to be identified in this release.

The complainant reported that they were walking a farm road through an un-mowed pasture behind their residence with their dog, when an apparently healthy coyote emerged from the grass. They reported that the coyote attacked their

VTF&W Provides New Streambank Management Area Maps

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing new maps on its website of lands it owns along streambanks. 

Fish and Wildlife staff have developed maps for Streambank Management Areas for over 200 parcels spanning nearly 100 miles of streambanks statewide.  These newly created maps depict streambank areas providing public access for

Quebec and Vermont Fishing Regulations on Lake Memphremagog Are Now Compatible

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says the Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (Quebec Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs) has announced that its fishing regulations for Lake Memphremagog now match Vermont’s fishing regulations on the lake.

Prior to the recent regulation change, Quebec anglers were allowed to harvest 30 salmonids (trout and salmon) per person per day from Memphremagog.  The

New Report Exposes Significant Gaps in U.S. Seafood Fraud Oversight

The Vermont Law School report includes recommendations for domestic and international policymakers to address seafood and fishery fraud

SOUTH ROYALTON, VERMONT, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new report from Vermont Law School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) outlines the widespread issue of seafood fraud in the United States and its implications for policy across the globe, adding to the recent body of research and advocacy trying to combat the issue.

Titled “Seafood Fraud: Analysis of Legal Approaches in the United States,”

Owl’s Nest Resort Completes Purchase of White Mountain Country Club

Owls Nest Resort Acquires White Mountain CC

White Mountain Country Club

White Mountain Country Club fits perfectly within our vision of offering first-class golf, dining and other resort amenities to both locals and visitors to the Central New Hampshire Region”

— Brian Lash

ASHLAND, NH, USA, June 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ashland, New Hampshire: LCJ Management, owners of Owl’s Nest Resort, has acquired White Mountain Country Club in Ashland, a renowned Geoffrey Cornish designed public golf course and clubhouse developed in the mid-1970’s. The 18-hole course adds to its impressive portfolio of resort holdings which includes Owl’s Nest Resort in Campton boasting an 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Susanne Young Attorney General of Vermont

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott has appointed Susanne Young, a former deputy attorney general and secretary of administration, to be Vermont’s attorney general. Young will fill a vacancy created when T.J. Donovan stepped down on June 20 to pursue other opportunities. She will serve out the six months remaining in the term.

Governor Scott said Young is uniquely qualified to serve in the post, having recently retired after 40 years of extensive and dedicated service to the State of

New Laws on Coyote Hunting with Dogs, Recovery of Game and Furbearers, and Trapping Best Management Practices

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says three new hunting or trapping related laws passed by the Vermont Legislature during the 2022 session are going into effect. 

Under the new laws: hunting coyotes with dogs and training dogs to hunt coyotes will be temporarily banned in Vermont starting July 1; the retrieval and use of game and furbearing animals by hunters and trappers are now required with

CATV Launches Better Places Crowdfunding Campaign to Create “JAM” Community Media Arts Space

$15,000 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program

White River Junction, VT –   With a little help from neighbors and friends, Upper Valley residents will soon be able to enjoy “JAM” (Junction Arts & Media), a free, public film and media arts “playground'' for all ages to come together to create in downtown White River Junction, Vermont. 

Community Access Television (CATV) has been selected by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development’s Better Places Program to lead the transformation of an empty storefront in the former “Newberry Market” of the Gates-Briggs Building into JAM – an inclusive community center that

Better Places Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Pittsford Village Farm Pavilion”

$11,000 goal to receive a 2:1 matching grant through DHCD’s Better Places program

PITTSFORD– Pittsford residents will soon be able to enjoy a pavilion at the Pittsford Village Farm, a green space in our Designated Village Center thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development’s Better Places program and is led by the Pittsford Village Farm.

“Access to the outdoors is essential to the health, well-being and prosperity of

Governor Phil Scott Signs Vermont’s Largest-Ever Transportation Bill into Law

H.736 Dedicates More Than $868 Million to State Transportation Infrastructure and Programs

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today signed into law a record-setting Transportation bill (H.736, An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation) with the largest-ever state transportation budget, totaling more than $868 million.

The funding is supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA),

With Reports of Bear Conflicts Across the State, Fish and Wildlife Urges Proactive Steps for Safely Coexisting with Black Bears

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is receiving reports from across the state of black bears seeking food in yards, outbuildings and livestock enclosures this spring, and the department urges Vermonters to take proactive steps for safely coexisting with bears.

“Bears—and people—are at risk when bears spend time in human-dominated landscapes,” said the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s bear project leader Jaclyn Comeau.  “Every time a bear finds an easy meal of birdseed, compost or unsecured garbage, they

Vermont Moose Hunt Application Deadline, June 22

The deadline to apply for a 2022 Vermont moose hunting permit is June 22. 

Moose permit applications are available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website www.vtfishandwildlife.com for the hunt limited to Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board voted on April 6 to have 60 either-sex moose

Venture 7 Advisors Announces Recapitalization of Turtle Fur

Venture 7 Advisors, Merger and Acquisition Advisors

Venture 7 Advisors served as Turtle Fur's exclusive merger and acquisition advisor in the company's recapitalization with Camano Capital.

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Camano Capital. Besides injecting energy and growth potential into the business, they’ll be good stewards of the brand and my Turtle Fur family.”

— Richard Sontag

BURLINGTON, VERMONT, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Venture 7 Advisors, a Burlington Vermont-based merger and acquisition advisory firm, is pleased to announce that private equity firm Camano Capital has acquired a majority stake in Turtle Fur of Morrisville, Vermont. Richard Sontag, owner of Turtle Fur, will retain partial ownership of the company. Venture 7 Advisors served as Turtle Fur’s exclusive advisor in this transaction.

Richard Sontag took the unusual approach of informing his employees and the

HIP Video Promo presents: Dude Reppin Knowhere switches to "Airplane Mode" in his new video

On "Airplane Mode", Dude Reppin Knowhere boasts that he can't be found. The clip takes viewers to places where the everyday intersects with the cosmic.

BURLINGTON, VT, USA, June 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- There’s something undeniably peaceful about airplane mode. With your phone off, severed from global communications and away from the constant press of social media, you’re free to lose yourself in your own thoughts. On an airplane, you’re both everywhere and nowhere: you’re on the planet, but you’re extraterritorial. You’ve escaped the bounds of the ordinary, and you’re in transit, in-between stations and plucked out of time.

What if a rapper tried to represent that in-between state? Could an innovative emcee bring the netherworld to life in the same way a more conventional vocalist puts on for

Governor Phil Scott Announces First Approved Capital Investment Program Project Applications

First Wave of Grants Set to Support Housing, Arts and Culture, Accommodations and Food Service Sectors

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) announced the first wave of approved grant applications to support community recovery and revitalization through the Capital Investment Program (CIP). The program aims to strengthen communities by reversing the harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic through assistance with capital investments that will help businesses to recover, retain existing jobs and spur economic growth.

This first round of 16 approved applicants, following a multi-step evaluation and

Statement from Attorney General Donovan on Decision to Step Down

Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced that he is stepping down from the office of Attorney General effective Monday, June 20, 2022, at 5 p.m. in order to accept the position of Director of Public Policy and U.S. State Strategies for the company Roblox. Donovan will be based in Vermont.

Attorney General Donovan issued the following statement regarding his decision:

AcademicInfluence.com Ranks the Best Colleges & Universities in Vermont for 2022

What are the top colleges and universities in Vermont? See where AcademicInfluence.com ranks them in a variety of categories… (Image credit: Montpelier, Vermont, USA town skyline by Sean Pavone, Getty Images, Canva Pro License)

MONTPELIER, VERMONT, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The top colleges & universities in Vermont get an updated ranking for 2022 in the AcademicInfluence.com series “The Best Colleges & Universities in the USA.” The updated series includes rankings that cover multiple categories of higher education institutions in the state of Vermont.

Best Colleges & Universities in Vermont for 2022

Students can access a number of category rankings of Vermont colleges & universities to fit their needs:
• 1 Research University
• 11 Liberal Arts Colleges & Universities
• 2 Graduate Schools
• 4 Public Colleges & Universities
• 8 Private Colleges & Universities

Governor Phil Scott Signs Historic State Budget into Law

Governor Phil Scott signed into law the state budget, H.740, an Act Relating to making appropriations for the support of government.

“The investments we made this year will make a difference for Vermonters, building stronger communities, providing some tax relief, supporting kids and families and helping address long-term challenges like our workforce shortage and regional economic inequity,” said Governor Phil Scott. “I know far too many Vermonters are struggling with the

SmartLedger and Rick Dutch Cousin launch Entertainment Blockchain Education Initiative

The initiative will focus on empowering content creators to generate new sources of revenue, directly engage with fans, & protect intellectual property.

With Blockchain, content creators and influencers are now able to truly re-invent themselves as the CEO of their brand, rather than the product of a third-party platform.”

— Rick Dutch Cousin

TAMWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SmartLedger, the world's leading blockchain distribution channel, and prolific writer, composer, and producer, Rick Dutch Cousin, announced today a new initiative to help educate and empower musicians, content creators, influencers, and other artists on the utility of scalable blockchain for content distribution, micropayments, and data ownership.

Rick Dutch Cousin has written, produced, and composed music for

Expedience Software is Excited to Have Presented at the 2022 APMP Bid & Proposal Convention

Expedience Software’s EVP of Sales & Marketing was scheduled to present at the 2022 APMP Bid and Proposal Convention in Grapevine, Texas.

MANCHESTER, NH, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Manchester NH: Expedience Software, a leading provider of proposal automation software, presented at the 2022 APMP Bid & Proposal Convention (BPC) at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Jason Anderson, EVP of Sales & Marketing at Expedience Software, presented “Cloud Collaboration with Office 365” detailing the many advances Microsoft has made in team collaboration in Office 365.

Anderson’s presentation was called “Cloud Collaboration with Office 365”.

Governor Phil Scott Signs Historic Housing Legislation Into Law

S.226 and S.210 Dedicate More Than $45 Million to Address Vermont’s Housing Shortage

State Has Committed $250+ Million to Housing Over the Last Two Years

Randolph, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott gathered with members of the Legislature and local housing partners at the Salisbury Square, a planned affordable housing neighborhood, in Randolph today to sign two historic housing bills. The bills, S.226 and S.210, dedicate substantial state investments to bolster Vermont’s housing stock.

“Investing in housing has been a top priority of my Administration since day one, and these bills take significant steps forward to bolster Vermont’s housing stock,” said Governor Scott. “I want to thank the many people who were involved in

Tebbetts Op-Ed: New Farm and Food Legislation Advances Vermont Agriculture

June 7, 2022 | Montpelier, VT - This year Vermont legislators made record investments in our rural communities, agriculture, and the environment. Based upon Governor Phil Scott’s proposals, legislators allocated dollars to farmers, producers and those making their living off the land.

The Governor’s Future of Agriculture Commission offered new policy and program recommendations, and legislators listened. This winter the Commission proposed investing in food related businesses so they could grow and feed people in Vermont and beyond. A $40 million dollar Community Recovery and

Uncommon Alliance Abolishing Slavery in Vermont

Vermont Racial Justice Alliance

Vermont Constitutional Amendment Will Prohibit Slavery and Indentured Servitude in all forms

It is a real honor – and kind of a strange twist of fate – that the organization I direct has become one of the key proponents of the proposition that I asked to be drafted and that I championed....”

— Debbie Ingram/ VIA Executive Director/ Former Vermont Senator

BURLINGTON, VERMONT, USA, June 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This November, Vermont voters have a rare chance to weigh in on not one, but two proposed amendments to the state constitution. Prop 2, which will clarify the prohibition against slavery and indentured servitude, is being promoted to the electorate through the partnership between Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA), which is primarily composed of white Vermonters, and Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, which is led by people of color.

Constitutional amendments in Vermont can only be introduced in the Senate, and

Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Highlights Record $5.2 Million Investment and Grantee Impacts

June 6, 2022 | Montpelier VT – A gathering today of grantees and program officials helped recognize an historic investment in the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative this fiscal year and the historic and future impacts of the program.  Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Legislature committed $5.2 million dollars to the program this fiscal year, facilitating grants to 59 Vermont businesses.  This marks the most significant investment in the 10 years of the program, with a total investment of over 12 million since 2012.  Today’s gathering included a number of grantees since 2020 to highlight the programs important reach and impact despite the effects of the pandemic. 

“The Working Lands program provides critical support to emerging needs

State Reviewing Safety and Security Supports for Vermont Schools

In the wake of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and several concerning reports in Vermont, the Agency of Education and Department of Public Safety are reviewing and updating state safety and security supports for Vermont schools. This type of review occurs regularly and is especially important any time there is a critical incident or threat affecting schools in Vermont or in the wake of national events.

“Our first responsibility is to do whatever we can to reduce the likelihood of

Celebrate Vermont Days with Free Entrance To Vermont State Parks And State Historic Sites

MONTPELIER, Vt. – This year, celebrate the arrival of summer during Vermont Days, an annual event designed to connect Vermonters and visitors to the state’s history and outdoor activities.

Vermont Days will be held Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2022. The weekend celebration includes free entrance to Vermont State Parks and

Scam Alert: Beware of “Couriers” Collecting Cash in Family Emergency Scam

Attorney General T.J. Donovan is warning Vermonters about a new variation of the family emergency scam in which scammers are demanding that cash be handed over in person to a “courier.” By presenting a fake emergency in which their loved one needs help getting out of trouble, scammers pressure panicked family members, including grandparents, into acting before they can realize it’s a scam. Until recently, scammers took a hands-off approach in collecting money, demanding gift cards, wire transfers, or virtual payments. Now, the

Governor Scott and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Kickoff House America at Stuart Avenue Apartment Groundbreaking

Colchester, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials, and other federal and state officials today celebrated Vermont joining the House America initiative at the groundbreaking for the Stuart Avenue Apartments in Colchester. In joining the House America effort, the Scott Administration has pledged to continue leveraging available resources to address homelessness.

“Last year, Vermont joined the Biden Administration’s House America

Be on the Alert for Spotted Lanternfly in Vermont

June 1, 2022 | Montpelier VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is asking the public to keep an eye out for the invasive pest known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) during the spring landscaping season. This is due to the risk of egg masses being accidentally brought in on shipments of nursery stock imported from other states that may have an established spotted lanternfly (SLF) infestation.   This invasive bug is not yet known to

Sandy Bigglestone Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Vermont Captive Insurance Division

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott has appointed Sandy Bigglestone to become the Deputy Commissioner of the Captive Insurance Division at the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) at the end of the summer, ensuring a smooth transition in the role from current Deputy Commissioner David Provost, who is retiring. Bigglestone is currently the Director of Captive Insurance.

“Sandy has decades of experience in licensing and regulating captives in

Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation Legal Unit

The Vermont Attorney General’s Office seeks a talented and motivated assistant attorney general to join the team providing legal services to the second largest agency in State government. The Agency of Transportation (AOT) directly serves all Vermonters by maintaining the State’s transportation infrastructure including highway, rail and aviation assets, as well as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The position is located at Barre City Place in downtown Barre, VT, approximately six miles from the state capitol, Montpelier.

Legal work as an assistant attorney general with AOT involves a

VSP prepares to move into new Berlin Barracks

BERLIN, Vermont (Wednesday, June 1, 2022) — Troopers who cover central Vermont will move late this week from Middlesex into a new barracks in Berlin, the first new Vermont State Police field station since Westminster opened in 2016.

 

Housed in a completely remodeled building that served for years as the

Farm Journal Taps Enliven Data Solutions to Automate Client Reporting

Meaningful Dashboards with Actionable Insights

Ad Ops Staff Shifts Focus to Campaign Optimization and Meeting Client KPIs

PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE (NH), UNITED STATES, June 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- -- Farm Journal has selected Enliven Data Solutions to implement the TapClicks™ unified data analytics and reporting platform. The project entails connecting over 20 data sources, including Google™, email marketing, lead generation,

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RegDOX Solutions Inc. to Attend the BIS 2022 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy as a Sponsoring Exhibitor

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RegDOX Solutions Inc. is attending the 35th annual conference hosted by the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RegDOX Solutions Inc., the leading provider of Internet-based storage and collaboration solutions for regulated electronic files and documents, announced that it would attend the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Update Conference on Export Controls and