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Grace Cottage awarded Red Sox Foundation mental health grant

Grace Cottage awarded Red Sox Foundation mental health grant

Grace Cottage Hospital of Townsend has been awarded the $3,000 2nd Place prize through the IMPACT Awards, which every year gives Boston Red Sox fans the opportunity to nominate their favorite non-profit organizations to receive support and funding. Through a grant from the Ruderman Family Foundation, the winning non-profits receive first-, second- and third-place grants […]

Derry Rescue Squad offers CPR classes to businesses, organizations

Derry Rescue Squad offers CPR classes to businesses, organizations

The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad continues to offer hands-on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation classes to businesses and organizations in our area. Properly executed and timely CPR has been proven to save lives. The class  also teaches students how an AED (defibrillator) functions and its correct use.  If you run a business or are in an organization and […]

Community spirit alive in Cavendish businesses

Community spirit alive in Cavendish businesses

By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ask nearly any business in Cavendish why they’re in this small town in the shadow of a major ski resort, and you’ll get a slightly different version of the same answer: community. “We take pride in everything we put out, we treat everybody like family,” says Laura Jennings-Ryll, […]

Windsor Sheriff's staff trains in latest interview techniques

Windsor Sheriff’s staff trains in latest interview techniques

The Office of the Windsor County Sheriff  announces that Sgt. Raymond Herb and Deputies Jackson Howe, Hunter Buchanan, Jacob McCabe and Jabri Black recently attended a specialized training on the latest techniques for interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects taught by Capt. Matt Episcopo (Ret.). Participants learned how to develop rapport and trust with those they […]

HCRS welcomes new staff in Windsor, Windham

HCRS welcomes new staff in Windsor, Windham

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services,  southeastern Vermont’s community mental health agency, announces the appointment of eight new professionals to augment HCRS’ services across Windham and Windsor counties. HCRS welcomes the following new employees: Shawn Blanchard – Respite Provider in Springfield, Daniel Collins – DSP Employment in Springfield, Melissa Langill – Area Manager in Brattleboro, Jeffrey McBride – […]

Job hiring events throughout Vermont

Job hiring events throughout Vermont

The Vermont Department of Labor, in partnership with local employers and sponsors, is hosting a series of hiring events across the state over the next two months. Each event will feature on-the-spot interviews and hiring with great Vermont companies; career specialists will be on hand to provide resources and direct support for jobseekers. “April was […]

Grace Cottage's Carr, Burch speak at LGBTQIA+ Health Summit

Grace Cottage’s Carr, Burch speak at LGBTQIA+ Health Summit

Two of Grace Cottage Family Health’s nurse practitioners, Summer Burch and Juliette Carr, led a session at the Vermont LGBTQIA+ Health Summit on April 22 at Vermont Technical College in Randolph. The summit, which was organized by Out in the Open, Outright Vermont and Pride Center of Vermont, brought together members of the LGBTQIA+ community, […]

Make an IMPACT: Grace Cottage needs your vote!

Make an IMPACT: Grace Cottage needs your vote!

TOWNSHEND For the second year in a row, Grace Cottage has been chosen as an IMPACT Award Finalist for Vermont by the Ruderman Family Foundation and the Red Sox Foundation. The contest seeks to recognize organizations for their efforts to improve mental health in their communities. In an email congratulating Grace Cottage for being chosen […]

Grace Cottage to present plans for new clinic on May 10

Grace Cottage to present plans for new clinic on May 10

A public forum to unveil plans for a new primary care clinic building at Grace Cottage will be held at 5 p.m. on  Wednesday, May 10 at the Townshend Town Hall, 2006 VT-30. The current clinic operates out of two adjoining houses that were built in the 1850s. With more than 31,000 patient visits annually […]

ARPA tour stops at Sugar Bob's in Chester

ARPA tour stops at Sugar Bob’s in Chester

By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Rob Hausslein had his mini evaporator – a demonstrator model fired by propane – steaming when his guests arrived at the former Baba A Louis Bakery that has become home to Sugar Bob’s – Hausslein’s rapidly expanding food company. The sap was boiling as Hausslein explained how […]

Windsor Sheriff Palmer attends leadership course at Quantico

Windsor Sheriff Palmer attends leadership course at Quantico

Sheriff Ryan Palmer, newly elected Windsor County sheriff, has participation in the 119th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute Leadership Development Course held in Quantico, Va., over four days in late March. This no-cost program is provided by the National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Major County Sheriffs of […]

SBA seeks small business owners for entrepreneurship training

SBA seeks small business owners for entrepreneurship training

MONTPELIER The Small Business Administration is accepting applications for T.H.R.I.V.E., a free executive entrepreneurship training course scheduled to begin in June. Small business owners will spend six months learning how to grow their businesses from a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business areas such as accounting, business strategy, marketing and human resources. Additionally, small business […]

ARPA information event for towns, businesses scheduled for April 10

ARPA information event for towns, businesses scheduled for April 10

An informational event about state and ARPA infrastructure resources that are available to towns and businesses in the Windsor County region will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 10 at the River Valley Tech Center Café, 307 South St. in Springfield. Representatives from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Springfield […]

American Precision Museum gets $500,000 state grant to build out conference space

American Precision Museum gets $500,000 state grant to build out conference space

A $500,000 state grant will help to fund the American Precision Museum’s transformation project that includes the renovation of a second-floor storage space into a state-of-the-art classroom and conference room. This new resource will not only serve local youth, families, teachers, schools, and communities, but will also draw even more new visitors to the area,bringing […]

American Precision gets $600,000 grant; announces new co-executive director

American Precision gets $600,000 grant; announces new co-executive director

WINDSOR The American Precision Museum, at 196 Main St. in Windsor,  announces two significant developments. First, Brooke Herndon – an experienced philanthropy professional – will join Steve Dalessio as co-executive director this month and will focus on growing the organization’s resources and capacity. Second, the Farley Family Charitable Foundation has awarded the museum $600,000 to […]

International Women's Day Womenpreneur Panel to be held March 8

International Women’s Day Womenpreneur Panel to be held March 8

Join Vermont Womenpreneurs’ cofounder Mieko Ozeki and six panelists at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 for the International Women’s Day Womenpreneur Panel, a virtual event hosted by the Center for Women and Enterprise Vermont. The panel will discuss: Support and services available to womenpreneurs and where to find them. The unique successes, challenges and […]

Professionals of Color Network launches new member portal

Professionals of Color Network launches new member portal

BURLINGTON Vermont Professionals of Color Network — VT PoC — has announced the launch of a new member portal to provide a virtual point of connection for BIPOC communities across Vermont’s rural landscape. The portal resides within the popular website, and is the latest addition to VT PoC’s BIPOC Business Directory, Jobs Board, and Civic […]

Regional legislative breakfast set for March 13

Regional legislative breakfast set for March 13

A forum with area legislators will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 13 at River Valley Tech Center, 303 South St. in Springfield. This event is sponsored by Springfield Regional Development Corp., Mt. Ascutney Regional Commission and the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce. The annual forum is being held in person for the […]

Grace Cottage Cabin Fever Auction Fundraiser

Bidding on Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction starts Feb. 14

Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction is a perfect way to bring fun and joy to your winter. You’ll find items that are practical, delectable, delightful and inspirational. Bidding takes place from Feb. 14 through Feb. 27. All proceeds support patient care at Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital. Each year, Grace Cottage Family Health […]

VEDA offering short-term forgivable loans to all business sectors

VEDA offering short-term forgivable loans to all business sectors

As of Nov. 1, 2022, the Short Term Forgivable Loan Program application is open to all business sectors. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees, operating since March 13, 2020 and suffering economic harm from Covid-19 may apply. The application deadline is 4 p.m.,  Friday,, March 31, 2023. For application and guidelines visit the VEDA website. […]