Preston Bergeron is the Lead Custodian at Middlebury Union Middle School and is training to take over operations of all of the school district’s water systems. He recently completed a one-year apprenticeship with Vermont Rural Water.
Ross Grube has been a water and wastewater operator at the City of Newport for three years. His enthusiasm and aspirations for his new career are impressive!
Brian Murray began his career as a water treatment apprenticeship through Vermont Rural Water’s program. He is now the Lead Operator for the Town of Middlebury and is training the water system’s next apprentice.
Eric Blatt received the 2025 Tony Torchia Award in recognition of his 47-year career at the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
Gail Ball retired at the end of January after 13 years as the Clerk/Treasurer of Lunenburg Fire District #1.
Esther Blow has been the clerk/treasurer for Grand Isle Fire District 4 for 36 years. She enjoys working with numbers and working with people.
