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Vermont Lt. Governor's Office
Lt. Governor Phil Scott Issues Statement about Plasan North America
February 19, 2015 - Lt. Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Plasan North America is closing its Bennington plant:
The closure of Plasan North America’s Vermont facility is a blow to the employees, their families and the Bennington region. The Plasan team has weathered many challenges in the past year, including 143 layoffs with the closure of Plasan Carbon Composites in May, 2014. I, along with many legislators, am ready to work in partnership with the Plasan workforce, regional organizations and the Administration to make sure there are opportunities for these employees to work and prosper in the community they helped build.
This announcement is yet another clear sign that we in Montpelier must put our full focus on not only protecting, but on growing Vermont’s economy and face the reality that we are competing in a regional, national and global marketplace. We cannot continue to blame “forces beyond our control” for our job losses, but turn the mirror back on ourselves and ask ourselves: “What can we do to change the direction of this trend? How can we make Vermont better?”
Bennington County, Windham County, all of Southern Vermont, I’ll be in your region on Monday, March 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. for a “Vermont Economy Pitch.” Together, with your ideas and input, we can build a brighter, more prosperous future for all Vermonters.
Vermont Attorney General's Office
Pesticide Company To Pay $70,000.00 Penalty
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CONTACT: Diane Zamos, Assistant Attorney General, 802-828-0241
March 11, 2015
Cary Buck and his AAA Accredited Pest Control company will pay a $70,000.00 penalty to the State of Vermont and has permanently surrendered his pesticide license, according to Attorney General Bill Sorrell. Buck’s license was suspended in 2013 following an enforcement investigation by the Agency of Agriculture and the Office of the Attorney General. Buck, of North Clarendon, Vermont, used pesticides containing chlorpyrifos, which is not approved as an indoor surface spray, in treating homes for bed bug infestations, and used approved pesticides at excessive rates. He also inaccurately documented his use of the pesticides. Buck’s practices came to light after a Rutland home he had treated became contaminated with chlorpyrifos.
In addition to paying the penalty and surrendering his license, Buck will not seek employment with any other pesticide application company, and will lawfully dispose of all pesticides and equipment remaining in his possession, under the guidance of the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross stated that, “We take pesticide regulation very seriously in Vermont, and we moved aggressively to investigate and enforce these violations in order to protect human health and the environment.” Attorney General Bill Sorrell noted that “Our Office investigators and attorneys worked in close cooperation with the Agency of Agriculture inspectors to thoroughly document these serious violations and seize the chlorpyrifos-containing pesticides, which had been banned for indoor use, to bring this case to a conclusion that protects the public.”
City of Burlington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2015
Contact: Art Raymond
801-547-2659
Salt Lake City Earns #5 EPA Ranking for Building Energy Efficiency
SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City has been ranked #25 in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2015 list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most ENERGY STAR certified buildings, coming in at #5 for all mid-size cities on the list. The ranking confirms the City’s commitment to providing building owners and managers with the technical guidance, best practices, and training they need to make their buildings more energy efficient, save money and reduce carbon emissions.
"Salt Lake City is honored to be included among leaders in energy efficiency on EPA’s 2015 Top Cities list,” said Mayor Ralph Becker. "Through programs like Project Skyline, we’re working with our local business leaders to improve building efficiency and lower energy costs, which will help improve air quality and lead to a stronger local economy.”
Cities are ranked on the list according to how many buildings in their area achieved ENERGY STAR certification in 2014. To qualify for the ENERGY STAR certification, a building must earn a 1 – 100 ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher, indicating that it outperforms 75 percent of similar buildings nationwide. Salt Lake City had 25 buildings earn the ENERGY STAR in 2014, accounting for over $6.3 million in savings.
Salt Lake City continues to lead by example. In January, Mayor Becker issued an Executive Order to increase energy efficiency at City facilities. The order, which establishes Salt Lake City among leading cities nationwide, creates a multi-department Energy Management Steering Committee and requires City facilities to develop annual Energy Management Plans and track results.
The Executive Order is a cornerstone of Project Skyline, an initiative designed to dramatically cut energy waste in Salt Lake City’s buildings by accelerating investment in energy efficiency and raising public awareness of building performance. In 2014, Project Skyline kicked off with the Mayor’s Skyline Challenge, enlisting 20 businesses in a proactive effort to reduce building energy use. Learn more atSLCgov.com/ProjectSkyline.
“Salt Lake City’s ranking shows how America’s cities are leading the nation in cutting carbon emissions and fighting climate change,” said Jean Lupinacci, chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial program. “By embracing energy efficiency as a simple and effective pathway to reach their sustainability goals, these cities are demonstrating the tangible benefits that result from simple, cost-effective reductions in energy use.”
For more information about the 2015 ENERGY STAR Top Cities list, visit www.energystar.gov/TopCities.
City of Montpelier
PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Chief Anthony J. Facos or
Cpl. Kevin Moulton
(802) 223-3445
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2015
MOTHER POSSESSED HEROIN WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE
On March 26, 2015 at approximately 11:05 p.m., the Montpelier Police Department responded to the report of drug activity occurring at the commuter parking lot located on Dog River Road in Montpelier, Vermont. A complaint was made of a male and female, allegedly using drugs while parked in the lot. Montpelier Police arrived at the scene and located the suspect vehicle. While approaching the vehicle there was evidence of heroin use as there were multiple torn wax paper folds on the ground and on the vehicle. Contact was made with Jaimie Pace (22) of Barre, Vermont. Pace was seated in the operator’s seat. Also in the vehicle were Pace’s 4 year old and 7 year old children. Pace claimed the male party had left prior to Police arrival.
Pace denied any drug activity. Officers’ observed other paraphernalia within the vehicle which included wax paper folds and syringes. The Montpelier Police Department’s K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics within the vehicle. A search warrant was sought and granted. During the execution of the search warrant, Montpelier Police located eleven bags of heroin, ten stimulant prescription pills as well as multiple items of paraphernalia. Pace was arrested and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Washington Criminal Division on May 21, 2015 to answer to the charges of Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Stimulant (2 Counts).
The Vermont Department of Children and Families (DCF) was contacted regarding the alleged use and possession of narcotics with the children present in the vehicle. An intake was submitted for DCF investigation.
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