I believe that's only a reference to when Vermont ratified the Constitution and was admitted to the US as a state.

This. You can do it anytime, just have to drive off a little more water than is necessary for the syrup stage. Chilling the result makes a tasty taffy-like material that is 'sugar on snow'.

You probably won't find anyone making it for sale outside sugaring season, but you can do it yourself for guests whenever you want.

Or anytime your dentist needs a little extra work rebuilding your dental work /s.

Yup. Corrupt and opaque.

Employees have three choices: you go along to get along, join the club of crooks and liars, or leave.

I chose the third because I have to live with myself.

Why do you think 'Vermont is better than this'?

Vermont state agencies unofficial motto:

'we're not happy until you're not happy'

Have you tried your local fire department or EMT service?

They might point you in the right direction

Sounds like it ought to be a Lyle Lovett song.