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Composting, Related Businesses Surge Following Vermont Food Scrap Ban © Provided by New England Cable News State environmental officials in Vermont say that, since composting was mandated last summer, food waste heading into landfills is plummeting and services that haul scraps are surging. “We have seen people are composting,” said Josh Kelly of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. “And in increasing numbers.” Quarter over quarter, food waste tonnage diverted from landfills has been skyrocketing, Kelly said, especially since the state ban became official in July 20...

Composting, related business surge following Vermont food scrap ban © NECN composting in vermont State environmental officials in Vermont say that, since composting was mandated last summer, food waste heading into landfills is plummeting and services that haul scraps are surging. “We have seen people are composting,” said Josh Kelly of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. “And in increasing numbers.” Quarter over quarter, food waste tonnage diverted from landfills has been skyrocketing, Kelly said, especially since the state ban became official in July 2020. Kelly...

Bottom Line: Dairy Twirl owners get into towing, automotive business Bob's Service Center owner Cinnamon Murray, middle, and store manager Ben Pero, left, discuss the inventory of the convenience store with sales consultant Shawn Pirro, right, as Roger Labonte, background, manages the auto service side of the business in White River Junction, Vt., Thursday, April 1, 2021. Murray and her husband Brent purchased the business in February. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Bob's ...

Community news briefs: Senior Solutions selects new executive director Modified: 4/3/2021 2:52:40 PM SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Senior Solutions, the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, has selected Mark Boutwell to be its next executive director. Boutwell, who has been the director of social services at the Springfield, Vt.-based nonprofit organization for around seven years, will begin his new role on Monday, according to a news release. He replaces Carol Stamatakis, who retired after leading the organization for five years. “Mark Boutwell is a compassionate and skilled leader who suppor...

Out & About: Northern Stage audio production is chance to rest your eyes Liz Sauchelli. Copyright (c) Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Modified: 12/23/2020 8:44:14 PM WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — We could all use a pick-me-up right now. For some, Northern Stage’s It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play is just the ticket. It can be streamed now through Jan. 3 via northernstage.org; tickets cost $15 per individual or $25 per household. Each holiday season, the White River Junction-based nonprofit theater stages musicals wi...