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Local donors raise $20K to fund new green community space in Springfield, Vermont
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — People in Springfield, Vermont will soon be able to enjoy an improved public green space on Main Street thanks to the efforts of a crowdfunding campaign. The campaign needed to reach $20,000 in donations to receive a matching grant of $40,000 from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development's Better Places Program.
Serving hungry people with kindness and empathy
BRATTLEBORO-Carolyn Pieciak can tell you how she made peanut butter, jelly, and Fluff sandwiches for her son, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, long before he sank his teeth into Vermont's financial ledgers. But the 78-year-old Brattleboro resident would rather chew over the smorgasbord of meals she has coordinated as founding leader...
LTE Taylor Pichette: why I’m running for Bellows Falls Village Trustee
I’m running for village trustee because Bellows Falls has been a wonderful place to live, and I want to contribute to my community and its growth. My wife and I moved to Bellows Falls in 2021, and had our first child here. When we were looking to return to New England from Washington, D.C., we were drawn to the village by the vibrant community. As a trustee, I will work with those that are already making Bellows Falls a great place to live. Last summer I managed the Bellows Falls Farmers Market, and I currently serve on the Rockingham Planning Commission. Through these efforts, and conversations with neighbors, I have learned about many local efforts and possibilities.
Canal Street Art Gallery announces new artist opportunities
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Canal Street Art Gallery announces a call for entries of original art from local and regional artists for its upcoming Vermont Summer Group Show, followed by the new “Ceramic | Fiber” show, and wrapping this year up with the Art For All Seasonal Group Show. Additional opportunities for artists include the Working Artist Program, and artist representation. To submit for all opportunities, please visit www.canalstreetartgallery.com/call-for-entry, where artists must complete the artist registration form, artwork submission, and email artwork images. Submissions for all call for entries and opportunities for artists are free and open to the public.
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