Updates from Vermont Rural Water
Water Hero: Esther Blow
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.
3/5/25 Email Update
Water Hero: Les Gardner, Last Call for Tony Torchia Award Nominations, Drinking Water Taste Test
Yankee Ingenuity: Best of the Best
Wayne Graham compiled some of his favorite tips and tricks from 17 years of “Yankee Ingenuity.”
Apprenticeship Program Celebrates Successes
Several apprentices have recently graduated from Vermont Rural Water’s Apprenticeship Program, and new individuals are beginning their apprenticeships.
New Cybersecurity Assistance for Water Systems
Forest Anderson can provide free assistance to water systems in the Green Mountain State that are looking to improve their cybersecurity.
Updates from the Executive Director
Recap of the Rural Water Rally, staffing changes, and Disaster Response Training.
2/25/25 Email Update
Conference Sessions Announced, Water Sector Threat Briefing
Water Hero: Les Gardner
Les Gardner is retiring after nearly 40 years at Grand Isle Fire District 4. He shared some memories and funny stories with us.
2/12/25 Email Update
Water Hero: Paul Sestito, Welcome Harry!, Submit Your Tony Torchia Award Nomination, News from Across Vermont, Meet-Up for Women in Trades, Conference Registration
Water Hero: Paul Sestito
Join us in saying farewell to Paul Sestito, who has left Vermont Rural Water because his family moved to Connecticut. Paul had worked here for over 10 years as a Water Systems Specialist, providing technical assistance to drinking water systems across Vermont.