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TPW Real Estate is excited to announce the addition of Bruce Sim to their Real Estate team. Bruce will join the Stratton office located at 32 VT Route 30 in Bondville, VT.

Carolyn Weaver of the Weaver Team at KW Vermont has been named the Northwestern Board of Realtors 2020 Realtor of the year. “Carolyn has been an asset to both the community and industry and all that she does.” Stated KW Vermont CEO and Team Leader, Brian Armstrong. “Having had the opportunity to work with her now for many years I can see the choice the panel made was an easy one to make.

Montroll, Backus & Oettinger, PC is proud to announce a new addition to the firm’s law team, Associate Attorney, Becky Fu von Trapp. Becky attended Vermont Law School’s Environmental Law LLM program where she graduated magna cum laude.

Sweet Clover Market announced today that the store is up for sale. After more than 14 years, owner Heather Belcher is hoping someone new is looking for an opportunity to lead this special natural foods market.

Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Food Service Manager Denise Choleva was named the Certified Dietary Manager of the Month for November by the National Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). Choleva joined the Grace Cottage food service staff 22 years ago and has managed the department since 2002. She has been a member of ANFP since 2001.

Howard Center recently appointed Christina DeGraff-Murphy; Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, PhD; and Gail Stevenson, PhD; to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms.

ReArch Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew MacKechnie from Assistant Superintendent to Superintendent. In his new role, Andrew will coordinate with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve client goals and project requirements.

FTA’s Board of Trustees has selected Mary Peterson to be the next executive director of the Federation of Tax Administrators. Gale Garriott announced his retirement earlier this year and is expected to leave the post in January.

Peterson was the commissioner for the Vermont Department of Taxes from 2011 to 2017 and served on FTA's Board of Trustees.

The North Central Vermont Recovery Center (NCVRC) is proud to announce the appointment of Laura Dewey and Dawn Tatro to serve on their Board of Directors.

University of Vermont Provost and Senior Vice President Patricia Prelock today announced the appointment of Noma Anderson, PhD, as dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS).

During its virtual annual collaborative meeting earlier this month, the American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter (AAPVT) recognized two individuals who have shown exemplary leadership, collaboration and innovation.

Aqua ViTea, the largest kombucha brand on the East Coast, is today announcing the expansion of its leadership team with three strategic executive hires: Chris Gallant, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Steve Konczal, Chief Financial Officer, and Chip Nolin, Chief Operating Officer.