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6 days ago
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Vermont's State Treasurer joins finance class at Winooski High School
WINOOSKI, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Winooski finance students finished off their year managing money by meeting the state's top money manager. Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak attended a personal finance class at Winooski High School taught by Courtney Poquette, as he did in 2023 and 2024. He was first elected in November 2022. Pieciak wrote in a Facebook post, 'Too many Vermonters grow up without learning how to manage their money. At Winooski High School, Ms. Poquette's personal finance course is filling that gap – helping her students make better decisions that will pay dividends in the future. 'It's proof of the impact a great teacher can have, especially for those who don't learn these skills at home or in their community.' Vermont musicians tune up for international Make Music Day Courtney Poquette's personal finance course has been previously covered by ABC22/FOX44. The class, which is required for students in Winooski but not in most of Vermont, helps students learn about making good purchasing decisions and common business practices among other things. Pieciak was born in Brattleboro and now lives in Winooski with his partner. For more information about money management and financial literacy, visit Vermont's official website at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Vermont musicians tune up for international Make Music Day
Vermont musicians will celebrate the beginning of summer like they have for nearly a decade now — by making music anywhere they can. Make Music Day will kick off in Vermont on the summer solstice, June 21, with the tolling of church bells in Randolph. After that, free performances will take place across the state in every possible venue, from concert venues and clubs to living rooms and front porches, from libraries to state parks. 'We feel grateful for this decade of linking Vermont musicians and venues to the worldwide community that participates in international Make Music Day,' says James Lockridge, executive director of Big Heavy World, a Burlington non-profit that brought the event to Vermont nine years ago and organizes the day's performances. Fête de la Musique began in Paris in 1982 before spreading to more than 1,000 cities around the world. In 2024, 141 U.S. cities organized 5,304 free concerts, according to the Make Music Alliance. Vermont amateur and professional musicians of any age are invited to sign up and participate in the day of music. Singers, church choirs, jazz and rock bands, glee clubs, rappers and marching bands of any skill level are welcome. Big Heavy Music says it is tracking the schedule of performances in real time, and has an interactive map to guide you through the day. Businesses, schools and other institutions interested in hosting a performance can also sign up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
