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…
Thanks to Senator Leahy for his work to include the continuation of authoriation, by statute, for State Rural Development Councils (SRDC) in the new Farm Bill. The authorization will ensure that SRDC’s – including VCRD – will be able to continue their important work of strengthening rural communities in their states. —————— As seen in…
VCRD awarded Hank and Molly Lambert its “Community Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award” in September 2018. Together, they are a force for good in their community and in Vermont. Thanks to Hank and Molly for all they do! —————- By TOM BENTON, as seen in the St. Albans Messenger: https://www.samessenger.com/the-lamberts-building-on-good-things/ SWANTON — The Vermont Council on…
In early 2019, VCRD is bringing its Community Visit process to the 4 town region of Tunbridge, Strafford, Royalton and Sharon at the invitation of the 4 towns. The process brings people together to set direction for the future. Learn more about Community Visit here: https://www.vtrural.org/programs/Community-Visits. ————— By Katie Jickling @katiej7D, as seen in Seven…
