Jan222019

Rural Towns Fixing Up Historic Buildings To Strengthen Community Ties

News and Announcements

By HOWARD WEISS-TISMAN as seen on Vermont Public Radio: http://digital.vpr.net/post/rural-towns-fixing-historic-buildings-strengthen-community-ties#stream/0 Much has been written about what Vermont’s small rural towns need if they hope to survive. Officials talk about bringing in broadband internet and cell phone coverage, and encouraging young families to move in. But as they try to avoid population decline and other problems, some…

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Jan42019

Montgomery Thrives Community Visit Report – January 2019

Reports

We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Montgomery. Community members identified 3 priority areas for future action: Improve Village and Center Traffic Flow and Pedestrian Safety Develop Community Wastewater Infrastructure Improve Cell and Broadband Infrastructure Read the Report and Action Plan. Montgomery Selectboard chair, Charlie Hancock, shares his reflections on the process:

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Grange Hall to reclaim role in Guilford activities

News and Announcements

By Bob Audette, as seen in the Brattleboro Reformer: https://www.reformer.com/stories/grange-hall-to-reclaim-role-in-guilford-activities,559930 GUILFORD — In 2013, the Vermont Council on Rural Development visited Guilford to facilitate a community discussion. During that process, the renovation of the building belonging to the Broad Brook Grange was identified as a top priority. “The Guilford Grange building is an irreplaceable community…

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