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Millman stepping down after 29 years at Chroma Technology
BRATTLEBORO — Paul Millman, who co-founded Chroma Technology Corp in 1991 and helped build the firm into a successful worker-owned enterprise serving the photonics industry, is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30. Millman will be followed as CEO by current Chief Financial Officer Newell Lessell. Current Chief Technology Officer, Janette Bombardier, will
Brattleboro-based school safely repatriates 920 students in massive global evacuation effort
BRATTLEBORO — The School for International Training, based in Brattleboro, has successfully repatriated more than 900 study abroad and graduate students in an exhaustive international mobilization effort launched on March 15 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The relocation of 914 undergraduate and six graduate students, many of them from remote locations, means that all
Man arrested for drug trafficking in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO — Leroy Brown, Jr., 41, of McDonough, Georgia, was arrested yesterday after having been charged with multiple counts of distribution of cocaine base. Brown appeared before the Honorable John M. Conroy, United States Magistrate Judge, and was released on conditions. According to court records, the Vermont State Police’s Southeastern Vermont Drug Task Force began
Police investigating disappearance of Springfield man
SPRINGFIELD — The Hartford Police Department, Chester Police Department, and the Vermont State Police are engaged in a joint investigation into the whereabouts of a 39-year-old man from Springfield. Police say Joshua Webster was reported missing to the Hartford Police Department on March 19, 2020, by a family member. Investigative efforts by HPD have indicated
Regional
Driver arrested after high-speed police chase in Wallingford
WALLINGFORD — A 32-year-old man from New Hampshire was arrested after a high-speed police chase that started in Wallingford yesterday. The vehicle was traveling on Vermont Route 7 at around 4:00 p.m. when police attempted to pull the vehicle over. The driver fled headed south, at one point swerving into the oncoming lane and shoulder
New medical surge locations added in Rutland, Essex Junction
MONTPELIER — Governor Phil Scott announced new steps in the state’s plan to prepare for a surge in COVID-19 cases, and in turn, the need for additional hospital and medical capacity. In partnership with the Vermont National Guard, the state is creating two additional high capacity care sites for a possible surge. One in Essex
Rutland City students to get free high-speed wireless internet and Google Chromebooks
RUTLAND — Students affected by school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic now have access to free high-speed wireless internet and Google Chromebooks, thanks in part to collaborative efforts by Rutland City Public Schools, VTel, and Ericsson. In less than ten days, VTel and its sister company VTel Wireless, in collaboration with Ericsson, mobilized quickly
Bedard’s Cash Market in Rutland robbed at knifepoint
RUTLAND — Authorities are trying to identify a suspect who robbed a business at knifepoint on Sunday. The incident took place at Bedard’s Cash Market on Library Avenue. Police say a man can be seen inside the store before rushing behind the counter. The suspect then pulled a large knife on store owner Don Bedard.
Vermont
Governor Scott orders travelers arriving in Vermont to self-quarantine for 14 days
MONTPELIER — Governor Phil Scott today ordered additional restrictions on travelers arriving in Vermont and announced additional guidance for the lodging industry to enhance compliance with his Stay Home, Stay Safe order. The Governor is taking additional action to encourage compliance with newly released CDC guidance around interstate travel from New York, New Jersey and
Vermont Guard helping to establish medical surge facilities
BARRE — A total of 48 Soldiers and Airmen are now on state active duty to support the state’s response to COVID-19. The National Guard Quick Reaction Force is supporting the state Medical Surge Task Force in the establishment of medical surge facilities at Gutterson Fieldhouse, the Barre Municipal Auditorium and at the Collins Perley
Vermont gyms and hair salons closed, gatherings limited to 10
MONTPELIER — Governor Phil Scott today announced additional community mitigation measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In consultation with the Department of Health, the Governor has determined it is necessary to prohibit in-person operations at close-contact businesses, meaning those unable to comply with guidelines for social distancing. Gymnasiums, fitness centers, and similar exercise facilities,
Vermont to allow delivery and take-out of alcoholic beverages
NEWPORT — Vermont Governor Phil Scott just signed a directive allowing delivery and take-out of alcoholic beverages, including spirit-based drinks, by restaurants, bars, and other establishments. In light of the significant economic impacts being imposed on restaurants and establishments that offer food or drink and their employees, as well as the social distancing measures being
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