At the Hospitals: Feb. 14, 2016
Claremont Woman Honored At Mt. Ascutney Hospital Windsor — Gloria LaClair, of Claremont, has been named employee of the month for January at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center. LaClair works as a cook in the hospital’s nutrition services. She was honored for her willingness to help when needed, positive attitude and strong work ethic, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center said in a news release. “Gloria is a joy to work with...
Lebanon Manufacturer Seeks to Establish Claremont Facility
Claremont — The building off River Road that was constructed for a water bottling plant but never occupied soon could have a new owner. Lebanon-based New Hampshire Industries has submitted an application with the Claremont Planning and Development office for a site plan amendment to establish manufacturing at 35 Connecticut River Bend Road. Claremont’s website lists the application on the Planning Board’s Nov. 23 agenda. Ice River...
Claremont Savings Bank Taps Next CEO
Claremont — Claremont Savings Bank has chosen a Connecticut banker to become its next president and CEO. David Birkins, former executive vice president and chief financial officer at Union Savings Bank in Danbury, Conn., has joined Claremont Savings as executive vice president and chief operating officer. He will become president and CEO of the bank upon the scheduled retirement of current CEO Sherwood Moody in April , the bank said...
Claremont Ford Dealer Ordered — Again — to Pay Restitution
Claremont — Arrien Schiltkamp, owner of the financially troubled Claremont Ford Lincoln dealership that was forced to close over the summer, had his retail seller license permanently revoked by the state Banking Department last week and was ordered, again, to pay full restitution to consumers and an administrative fine of $265,000. Documents also show that Schiltkamp is being investigated by the Consumer Protection and Antitrust...
Rail Giant to Buy Short Line: Genesee & Wyoming Has Deal for Claremont Concord Railroad
White River Junction — The Claremont Concord Railroad, one of the smallest railroad lines in the country, is getting hitched to one of the world’s biggest rail carriers. The Upper Valley short line that shuttles freight over the Connecticut River between White River Junction and West Lebanon and over a stretch of track in Claremont is being acquired by Genesee & Wyoming, the Dar ien, Conn.-based railroad giant that owns or leases...
