Henry Epp
Vermont Public
Burlington, VT, United States
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As this Burlington-based satellite company continues to grow, it’ll expand to the UK
A Burlington company that makes propulsion systems for satellites is expanding to the United Kingdom, seeking to capitalize on the European space industry. At the same time, it's growing its business in Vermont. → Read More
Planned Parenthood will close four clinics in Vermont and one in New Hampshire in June
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is closing five of its clinics across Vermont and New Hampshire as part of what the organization calls a "sustainability plan." → Read More
Starbucks employees in South Burlington move to unionize and hope others will follow suit
Employees at the Starbucks on Shelburne Road in South Burlington have notified the company of their intent to form a union, and hope workers at other store locations in Vermont will follow their lead. → Read More
Casella’s dominance in the Northeast leads to monopoly concerns in Vermont
Rutland-based Casella Waste Systems has recovered from financial struggles during the Great Recession to become a dominant player in the waste industry in the northeastern U.S. But as it competes with national rivals in the region, some advocates and industry members are concerned the company is nearing a monopoly in its home state. → Read More
Months into contract negotiations, UVM and its staff union remain far apart
It’s been over nine months since a majority of staff members at the University of Vermont voted to unionize. But so far, the union and UVM administration have not been able to reach a deal. And according to leaders of the union’s bargaining unit, a negotiating session this week didn't bring the sides any closer. → Read More
GlobalFoundries revises its utility proposal, but a key legal question remains
Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries submitted a revised proposal Friday to buy electricity for its Essex Junction plant directly from the grid, bringing it in line with Vermont’s renewable energy requirements. But the proposal leaves questions about the plan’s legality. → Read More
Beta Technologies receives state incentive for possible expansion in St. Albans
A South Burlington company making electric aircraft received approval on Thursday for up to $557,000 from the state’s primary business incentive program for a potential project in St. Albans. → Read More
A Bennington College student on being home in Ukraine during Russia's invasion
Ukrainians are on edge as the Russian invasion of their country continues. Diana Chipak, a student at Bennington College, is one of them. → Read More
GlobalFoundries says it will comply with Vermont's renewable energy requirements
Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries says it will move forward with its proposal to become its own electric utility, after state regulators told the company last week that it could not skirt the state’s renewable energy standard. → Read More
Former drivers sue Casella, saying the company did not pay them for overtime
Three former Casella Waste Systems drivers are suing the Rutland-based company, alleging Casella did not pay them for routine overtime hours. Casella has asked a federal judge to dismiss the case. → Read More
36 Vermonters laid off as Keurig-style cocktail company shuts down
A total of 36 Vermonters are losing their jobs after a company that made a Keurig-style system for alcoholic drinks announced plans to shut down in mid-December. → Read More
GlobalFoundries is growing amid the chip shortage. But is it committed to Vermont?
For decades, GlobalFoundries’ factory in Essex Junction has pumped out computer chips. With over 2,000 employees, the company is Vermont’s largest private, for-profit employer. Now, there’s a worldwide chip shortage leading to more business for the plant, which has seen its workforce shrink significantly from its heyday. But the company is investing more heavily in a facility over the New York… → Read More
Patience and focus: A Burlington field recordist explains his process
Burlington-based musician and field recordist Wren Kitz talks about his method of recording wildlife sounds. → Read More
In New Haven, Vt., a train station moves down the road
On a frigid January morning, train buffs and locals gathered to watch a 150-year-old train station move down Vermont Route 17. It's moving to make way for new Amtrak service slated to start later this year. → Read More
Reporter debrief: COVID hospitalizations hit an all-time high amid post-Thanksgiving surge
COVID hospitalizations hit an all-time high amid a post-Thanksgiving case surge. Meanwhile, the Scott administration is trying to increase access to at-home COVID testing. → Read More
Reporter debrief: GlobalFoundries wants to become its own utility. Is that even allowed?
Back in March, GlobalFoundries — one of the state’s largest employers and biggest consumers of electricity — announced a deal to stop buying electricity from Green Mountain Power and become its own utility. That proposal is now before the Public Utility Commission, the state body that regulates utilities.In the months since it was announced, the deal has raised some big questions: How will… → Read More
Reporter debrief: DFR Commissioner Michael Pieciak says EB-5 fraudsters should get jail time
When federal authorities unveiled fraud charges against two Northeast Kingdom developers back in April of 2016, it sent shock waves through the region. But when did state officials become aware the developers were misusing funds? And did they do enough to stop it? Recently unsealed documents in federal court shed some light on this. → Read More
This Morrisville restaurant owner weathered the pandemic, then she sold her business
During the pandemic, now-former El Toro owner Jennifer Isabell cut back on hours and staff. To her surprise, the business actually became more profitable. Then after six years in the business, Isabell got an offer on her restaurant, and she sold the company on Sept. 1. → Read More
What's behind the unbe-leaf-able fall foliage in Vermont
It’s prime leaf peeping season, and while trees across many parts of the state are showcasing their best yellows, oranges and reds, drought conditions in the northern Vermont and abnormally wet conditions in the southern regions are both at play this fall. → Read More
Reporter Debrief: Liberal Party Seeks Majority In Upcoming Canadian Election
Next Monday, Sept. 20, Canadians will go to the polls in a snap election called last month by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau’s Liberal party is governing with the most seats in Parliament, but it does not have an outright majority. Trudeau is seeking to change that, but the polls are close, with no party appearing likely to take a clear majority. → Read More