Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces FY19 Grantees
For 2019, the Working Lands Enterprise Board deployed $823,000 in grants and contracts, to (18) Agriculture and Forestry businesses and service providers around the State. Part of the strategic plan for this year was the creation of Industry Impact grants for projects ranging from $50,000-$150,000. These projects must impact the supply chain for low grade wood or dairy, two industries determined by the WLEB in need of larger investments to achieve viability.
Governor Scott Appoints Kevin Gaffney as Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation’s Insurance Division
Governor Phil Scott and Financial Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak announced the appointment of Kevin Gaffney as deputy commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation’s (DFR) Insurance Division.
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Governor Phil Scott Announces Appointment of Heather Pelham as Department of Tourism and Marketing Deputy Commissioner
Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Heather Pelham as the deputy commissioner of the Department of Tourism and Marketing. Pelham joins the marketing team responsible for promoting Vermont as a top tourism destination and attracting 13 million visitors each year who contribute $2.8 billion in spending to the State.
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Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department announce spring programs
The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will be holding registration for all our spring sports on Wednesday and Thursday, March 13th and 14th at the Gibson Aiken Center in the Conference Room from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
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NEYT presents “A Wrinkle In Time”
New England Youth Theatre’s Junior Company invites audiences to their production of A Wrinkle In Time by Tracy Young, adapted from the novel by Madeleine L’Engle and directed by Katrina Spenceman and Julia Tadlock. The show will be performed at 7 pm on March 8, 9, 15 and 16, and at 2 pm on March 9 and 16 at NEYT, 100 Flat Street, in Brattleboro, Vermont.
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NEYT Announces Auditions for 2019 Summer Season
New England Youth Theatre is holding open auditions for actors ages 13-19 on Sunday, March 10 for their two Senior Company productions, to be performed in July and August of 2019.
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SUSANNA GELLERT ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL SEASON AS EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY
Susanna Gellert, the new Executive Artistic Director of Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, has unveiled her inaugural season at the helm of Vermont’s award-winning professional theater.
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Lahnah Album Release Show at McNeill’s Brewery
Lahnah is releasing another full-length album, and it will be celebrated at McNeill’s Brewery on February 23rd starting at 8 PM!
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Holi: The Festival of Colors An Evening of Indian Classical Dance and Music
As a benefit for Brattleboro Planned Parenthood, kathak dancer Veronica Simas de Souza and cellist Jake Charkey will present an evening of Indian classical dance and music entitled Holi: The Festival of Colors
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Windham Foundation announces grants
Twelve organizations received a total of $59,000 in funding from the Windham Foundation, recognizing and investing in their ability to positively impact the lives of rural Vermonters.
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