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June 19, 2013

Applicant Meetings Scheduled for Municipalities Included in Public Assistance Disaster Declaration

Communities in Chittenden, Essex and Lamoille counties that suffered damage to public infrastructure during the storm of May 22-26, 2013 have the opportunity to submit reimbursement requests to FEMA for 75 of eligible costs. Read more

June 18, 2013

Gov. Shumlin announces innovative program to jumpstart brownfield redevelopment

June 18, 2013 - BURLINGTON - Gov. Peter Shumlin, EPA New England Brownfields Director Carol Tucker and Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, along with representatives from Vermont’s congressional delegation, launched a new program today that will advance the redevelopment of brownfields, former industrial or commercial properties that are contaminated from historical uses making it difficult or impossible to put them to new uses. In addition, six Vermont organizations redeveloping brownfields were awarded funding for that work from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. read moreRead more

June 18, 2013

Gov. Shumlin, state officials mark completion of temporary mental health facility

June 18, 2013 - MIDDLESEX - Gov. Peter Shumlin was joined by administration officials, legislators, and mental health advocates today as he marked the completion of the Middlesex Therapeutic Community Residence. The facility will open Wednesday and will be Vermont’s first secure recovery residence designed to serve mental health patients who do not require long-term hospitalization or acute care but who may present a danger to themselves or others. read moreRead more

June 18, 2013

On Independence Day, Vermont Marches to a Different Drummer

Add to Celebrations of Parades and Fireworks: Sports, Symphonies, Speedways & Satire. VermontVacation.com is aglow with 21 fireworks shows, 13 parades and 104 events listed during the Fourth of July week-long celebration. Read more

June 17, 2013

On Flag Day, a Reflection on "True Colors"

The following editorial was adapted from a speech Lt. Gov. Scott gave in Barre on June 14, 2013. read moreRead more

June 17, 2013

Gov. Shumlin announces initial implementation of electric vehicle charging corridor between Vermont and QuÃ©bec

MONTRÉAL- Gov. Peter Shumlin and Québec Premier Pauline Marois today unveiled the first sites of the Vermont-Québec Electric Charging Corridor. The corridor is the result of an agreement between Drive Electric Vermont and the Québec-based Electric Circuit. read moreRead more

June 17, 2013

This Weekend, “Learn S’more About Camping” for Free At Emerald Lake State Park

This weekend, join the outdoor experts from Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)& Vermont State Parks for a free “Learn S’more About Camping” workshop at Emerald Lake State Park on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Read more

June 17, 2013

Governor Signs Legislation to Promote Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy for Homes, Farms and Businesses

June 17, 2013 - BURLINGTON - Gov. Peter Shumlin today signed into law three bills that will improve access to energy efficiency and clean energy for Vermonters. The legislative package will provide new financing options through VEDA and the Treasurer’s Office for projects meeting state energy goals, make improvements to the state’s thermal efficiency programs, and streamline the permitting process for farm digester projects. read moreRead more

June 17, 2013

Gov. Shumlin Signs Sportsmen’s Act of 2013

Joined by sportsmen and women at the Barre Fish and Game Club, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the Sportsmen’s Act of 2013, legislation spearheaded by the Fish & Wildlife Department in coordination with members of the Legislature and many hunting, fishing, trapping, and other traditional interest groups. Read more

June 14, 2013

$11-million from Irene still available to Vermont communities for eligible Hazard Mitigation Projects

$11-million in federal funds is still there for the taking. Vermont cities and towns became eligible for funding from the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) following Tropical Storm Irene – and the money goes away after July. Read more

June 14, 2013

Use Restrictions Recommended for Lake St. Catherine Following Milfoil Treatment

The application of the chemical herbicide triclopyr is scheduled for Lake St. Catherine on Monday, June 17 to control the aquatic invasive plant Eurasian Watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum, in selectively chosen dense beds around the lakeshore. Read more

June 13, 2013

Three Counties Receive Disaster Declarations Requested by Governor Shumlin

June 13, 2013 - WATERBURY - President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Chittenden, Essex, and Lamoille counties for public infrastructure damage suffered because of severe storms from May 22-26 of this year. read moreRead more

June 13, 2013

Gov. Shumlin appoints Morgan MacIver to student seat on the Vermont Board of Education

June 13, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today the appointment of Morgan MacIver, a student at Twinfield Union School, to the Vermont Board of Education. MacIver, who will be a junior at Twinfield next fall, will fill one of the two student seats on the panel. read moreRead more

June 13, 2013

Vermont Procurement Technical Center Hosts Free “System for Award Management” Workshop

The Vermont Procurement Technical Center (VT PTAC) will offer a free System for Award Management (SAM) workshop on Thursday, June 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Manchester Town Hall. Read more

June 13, 2013

Vermont Aerospace, Defense Companies Taking Off to Paris Air Show

Six Vermont companies with ties to the aerospace and defense industries head to the Paris Air Show later this week, the world’s oldest and largest trade show connecting commercial and military suppliers with potential customers. Read more

June 13, 2013