Longtime family business West Oil Co. has changed hands after 75 years — but the new owners say customers won't notice any major changes, including the name.
He retired 100 years after the Police Department was established with the appointment of Police Chief George Warren Hall of Briggsville, a former constable and a selectmen.
Keith Girouard, longtime regional director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, has announced his retirement at the end of this month.
The Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age.
That wasn't all, of course, as she was applauded for her 30 years overseeing the town's elections and vital records. There were plenty of hugs and some tears for a closing out of her long career.
Now a beloved community member and leader, MacLeod was not local when she arrived in 1998, though she had been living in Southern Vermont for several years.
The chief's last day of service will be July 4 after working the city's annual parade. His retirement takes effect after July 8. He will be 53 at this time and said he has no plans yet but will be staying in the area.