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AUG 21 – S EPT 3, 2019

Energy Issue
IN THIS ISSUE: Preparing Vermont’s Grid for Cyberattacks
Pg. 7 Meditation Concerts By Carl Etnier
to Play at State House

I
n April 2009, the Wall Street Journal reported that hackers September 11 terrorist attacks when Norwich and Dartmouth
Pg. 8–9 New Transit Center from Russia, China, and elsewhere had breached key worked with federal officials to prepeare for emergencies. War
Will be Net Zero
computers controlling the U.S. electrical grid. In 2016, games exercises, for example, simulated terrorist cyberattacks
hackers shocked the world of cybersecurity experts by using these on “critical infrastructure” such as banking and utility systems
tools to actually turn out the lights in hundreds of thousands of and tested officials’ ability to respond with useful, timely
Pg. 12 Regulating Energy homes in Ukraine. If parts of the U.S. electrical grid are shut information.
wth Accupuncture
down by hackers, what happens then? “What we realized,” Sussman said, “was there was not a
Researchers at Norwich Phil Sussman, president of Norwich Univeristy business context for the decision-
University have developed Applied Research Institute, pictured on Wall making. We wanted to make
simulation tools to help utilities, Street. Photo by Matthew Septimus. it real for the private sector,”
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regulators, and others game out putting them through similar


scenarios that test response plans exercises. With funding from
and help the actors improve what the Department of Homeland
they do. With the help of nearly Security and the financial sector,
$6 million in federal funding NAURI developed software to
announced in March by Sen. help financial companies respond
Patrick Leahy’s office, they are to cyber-threats.
repurposing software Norwich The new software was
created for the financial sector to called DECIDE—Distributed
support the energy sector. Environment for Critical
“For about a dozen years now, Infrastructure Decision-making
our mantra has been: You will be Exercises. DECIDE has been
attacked; you will be breached; extensively used in the financial
what is your response going to be?” sector, including a series of
said Phil Sussman, president of exercises called “Quantum
Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NAURI). He’s Dawn,” involving dozens of firms and agencies. In 2015’s
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helped many people look crises in the eye, especially after the Quantum Dawn 3, hackers unleased a simulated barrage
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HEARD ON THE STREET


Then and Now
Barlow Casey to Wear Two Interim Hats
Donna Barlow Casey will temporarily fill two key vacancies at City Hall, officials said.
Barlow Casey, a former executive director of the state Natural Resources Board and the
Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District, will serve as interim director of the Historic photos courtesy of Vermont Historical Society;
Department of Public Works and as assistant city manager. Tom McArdle stepped back Captions and modern photos by Paul Carnahan
from DPW this month, and assistant city manager Susan Allen is leaving at the end
of the month. Barlow Casey will serve until permanent replacements are chosen, City
Manager Bill Fraser said. This is the house of Albert W. Ferrin on Middlesex Street
(now Terrace Street) probably in 1892. Ferrin, the treasurer of the
Homelessness Task Force Seeks Members Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust, was active in town civic and
social affairs.
The City Council is assembling a task force to work on issues surrounding homelessness
He purchased the house in January 1892 from another banker,
in the city. The decision follows complaints from landlords and business owners about
T.J. Devitt, for $3,000. Seven months after the sale, the local
panhandling and other disturbances near downtown stores and offices. The makeup of
newspaper reported that Ferrin was making many alterations to
the task force has yet to be determined. The City Manager’s Office recommended a five-
the house he had recently purchased.
member panel that includes two city councilors, a business person, a former or current
This photograph was probably taken on the occasion of the
homeless person, and a member of the city’s Social and Economic Justice Committee,
completion of those changes, which probably included the big
but speakers at a recent council meeting suggested a broader level of inclusion. Anyone
wrap-around porch and connected porte cochere. The porch and
interested in serving may contact Jamie Granfield Carroll in the City Manager’s Office.
barn remain on the house today, although the shutters have been
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month removed, the siding has been changed, and a sleeping porch has
been added above the porte cochere.
Nothing is more important in the first few weeks of a baby’s life than learning to
feed. Luckily, there is support for families in Central Vermont with a new baby. Katy
Leffel, RN, CLC, is the Maternal-Child Health supervisor at Central Vermont Home
Health & Hospice, and she and her team of nurses visit hundreds of families in the area,
supporting them in the first critical months at home. As part of Breastfeeding Awareness
Month, members of CVHHH’s MCH team gathered on the State House lawn in
Montpelier this month for the Big Latch On! The Big Latch On! is an international
event, locally organized by the Department of Health in Barre, which celebrates a
cause—breastfeeding—that is near and dear to CVHHH’s heart. To learn more about
CVHHH’s services, go to www.cvhhh.org.

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More than 260 bird species nest in, feed in, migrate through, or otherwise depend on
Vermont’s diverse wildlands. Yet a third of Vermont’s bird species are at risk of extinction.
Learn about the birdlife found in our own backyards, and how to protect them at North
Branch Nature Center’s BirdFest on September 7, 7 am–2 pm. Attendees can join bird
walks, visit a hands-on songbird research station, and see live birds of prey up close.

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Hydrotherapy May Come to Sabin’s Pasture Business


By Tom Brown

T
he physiological benefits $600,000. She did not disclose the
of hydrotherapy have been purchase price, but the contract is in
recognized and enjoyed for effect until September. VCFA at one
centuries. Bathhouses date back to time planned to develop housing on its
at least the sixth century B.C. and parcel but abandoned that effort.
featured prominently in the cultural The hydrotherapy building’s design is
history of virtually all of the world’s still conceptual, Ellison said, adding that
great civilizations. Times have changed, she is working with New Frameworks
however, and a ritual once available to Natural Design Build of Burlington
the masses is now largely reserved for the and Montpelier and Engineering
well-heeled guests of five-star spas and Ventures of Burlington on planning and
resorts. construction.
That could change if Montpelier The structure will be oriented south-
naturopath Dr. Casey Ellison succeeds to-north on the lower third of the parcel,
in building a community hydrotherapy which extends from Barre Street and
center on an 18-acre parcel of land off runs behind Sabin Street to the back
Barre Street adjacent to Sabin’s Pasture. of the VCFA campus. Ellison said the
The design is still conceptual, but the northern area of the parcel would remain
center would likely contain saunas, Dr. Casey Ellison in her office on Main Street. Photo by Tom Brown. open to the public.
steam rooms, a therapy pool, a cold She said the building would employ
plunge pool, and community gathering contracts blood vessels, improving blood and treat your body well.” alternative energy sources, and she
space, Ellison said. flow and boosting system immunity, Ellison, her wife Twylla Lannes, and intends it to be net-zero energy. She
“There would be a sort of circuit so Ellison said. collaborators Petra Rowan Rhines and also said the higher goal, though more
people can do it on their own, and “For me, this one of the biggest needs Claire Wheeler, have envisioned such a difficult, would be to make it a net-zero
there will also be specific treatments we have around the community as a facility for many years, she said. Ellison water consumer as well. She stressed that
available,” she said. The largest element wellness tool for mental health and for previously proposed building the center the pools would not contain chemicals
would be a darkened communal salt pool physical health, especially mental health on Gould Hill Road, but decided that such as chlorine or bromine.
that allows for an experience similar to during the winter,” she said. “Getting the time and place were not right, she Zoning Change Requested
sensory deprivation, she said. into a warm, beautiful, friendly space said.
Among other benefits, alternating with a lot of people from the community The new proposal would construct a Ellison has asked the city to modify
between hot and cold water baths—known …it’s a super important thing, and it is roughly 7,500-square-foot, eco-friendly the boundary of its zoning map to shift
as contrast hydrotherapy—expands and part of being human to be able to gather building on an 18.01-acre parcel Ellison about one acre of the parcel from the
is under contract to purchase from the Residential 24000 zone to the Riverfront
Vermont College of Fine Arts, which zone, which allows for commercial
listed the land for sale in April for Continued on Page 15
T HE BRID GE AUG 21—SEP T 3, 2019 • PAGE 5

Montpelier’s Metermaid Keeps City Rolling City News


By Carl Etnier

“G
et a real job.” Michelle Amaral Photo of Michelle Amaral giving a 10 minutes late, so I was rushing out, write one ticket or 500 tickets.”
has heard that many times in parking ticket. Photo by Carl Etnier. expecting the worst. But when I saw her, The overall budget picture is that
more than 20 years of handing I found my car, and there was no ticket. “overall parking revenues—fee and fine
out parking tickets in Montpelier. She It’s a good day!” rates—are intended to cover all costs
says another jibe from drivers receiving Amaral probably wouldn’t accept the including parking lot lease fees, staffing,
one of her yellow envelopes is, “I hope description of herself as a “stickler” in credit card costs, lot maintenance, etc.,”
you sleep good at night,” as if she was this situation. The meter doesn’t tell her according to Fraser, the city manager.
committing a monstrosity by issuing $10 whether the time expired one minute, Besides Amaral, who works full time,
tickets to people using public parking 10 minutes, or an hour ago; it just says on-street parking enforcement employees
spaces without paying. the time is expired, so she writes a ticket. at the police department include Sheila
Her own view is that her job in parking Similarly, she says she is so focused on James in the afternoons and John Taylor,
enforcement is “very important” in a meters and cars, she doesn’t see someone collecting coins three mornings a week.
downtown where some people complain just ahead exit their car and go into a While she begins a conversation about
about a lack of parking. “It keeps things store. When they come back and see her work by listing some of the nasty
rolling. If you want to go into Pinky’s they’ve gotten a ticket, they sometimes things drivers say to her, Amaral claims
on State Street and grab a sandwich, complain, “I just went inside to get some just a couple real confrontations over the
we’re there to make sure an employee change.” Amaral’s standard reply is, “But decades. “We’re taught to just walk away.
is not parking there all day. That’s the the car didn’t tell me.” I think mostly complaints are, ‘She didn’t
biggest thing we see out here, that a lot of When Amaral is made aware that say nothing.’ Because we’re told we’re
employees are parking in that spot.” someone is simply delivering something, not paid to have that confrontation. You
City Manager Bill Fraser backs up or quickly loading a vehicle, as part of can almost tell that person isn’t going to
Amaral’s view of parking enforcement. a business, she says she exercises her reason, so you just walk away.”
“The City meters on-street parking to discretion. She gives a pass to short-term Toward the end of the conversation,
encourage turnover, so that there will be illegal parking for people delivering this however, Amaral muses, “I think the
open spaces for shoppers,” he wrote in an newspaper, as well as other weekly or community has accepted me over the
email. monthly publications—as long as the years. I don’t know.” After a pause, she
Traffic research backs up Amaral’s and vehicles are clearly marked as doing then describes someone who told her
Fraser’s view of parking enforcement. delivery. “We had a business owner who she should get a hard hat, because he
Setting the price of on-street parking high was always parking on Main Street, and fantasized about throwing an iron at her
enough is key to keeping spaces open for she was getting tickets left and right. head.
those who just want to stop and make a She said, ‘Come on, I am just loading Amaral points out the many options
short visit to a downtown business. That’s and unloading.’ Well, I have no way of for those who don’t want to pay the
even when it’s not required. She says that
one of the key conclusions of urban planner knowing she’s loading and unloading.” meter. “St. Paul, Loomis, Liberty, Upper
if she’s working a parade on a Saturday,
Donald Shoup in his book The High Cost Amaral says she is not personally affected Main, Court Street—there’s plenty of free
when parking is free in Montpelier’s
of Free Parking (2005; American Planning by whether she writes a particular ticket parking available.”
metered spaces, people see her in her
Association, Routledge). With parking or not. “I get paid,” she says, “whether I
traffic detail vest, “and you see them
costs too low, available spaces become
running to the meter. I think just the
jammed with longer-term parking, and
fear of the uniform is enough for some
the streets become congested with drivers
people.”
circling the block in hopes of finding an
That’s apparently true for downtown
empty spot. Without enforcement, the
worker Ben Graham. He had parked in
incentive to move the car out of a valuable
a prime parking spot just behind Guitar
space declines or disappears.
Sam on a recent Friday, and he said,
Amaral does foot patrols of the city’s
“Whew!” after seeing Amaral in the lot
400 parking meters plus the city lots with
but walking in a different direction. “I
parking kiosks; just her presence on the
know they’re sticklers,” he said. “I was
street can lead to more meter revenue,
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A Message From City Hall


This page was paid for by the City of Montpelier.

Thoughts on the Recent Police Shooting


By Mayor Anne Watson

I
speak for the City Council when I (along with what needs to be better), work that’s been done around this topic
say that we are all deeply saddened by and it’s important to note that there in Vermont. Then we’ll save time for
the death of Mark Johnson. I had the are many excellent organizations already the public to share their thoughts and
opportunity to speak with some of the working on the issue of homelessness provide us with some input.
residents of the Pioneer Apartments and and the related issues that can be factors
Reflections on the Barre St.-Main St.
grieve with them. I know this has also around homelessness. This could also be
Traffic Study Hearings
been hard for friends and neighbors who an opportunity to examine programs or
do not live in the Pioneer Apartments and systems that are working well in other, We recently had two very well-
did not necessarily know Mark Johnson. similar communities. Regardless, this attended public hearings on potential
I was grateful that some folks from the task force will have a lot to work on in traffic changes on Barre Street and Main
community came to the City Council the coming months. Street.
meeting this past week to express their The Council is currently seeking I found the public discussion very
a solution before we make permanent
concern and pain. And I think that’s applicants to fill appointments to the interesting and thoughtful. I appreciated
changes.
healthy. In order for us to heal we need task force, and regardless of whether the variety of perspectives that were
to talk with each other. someone is appointed to the task force present there. There were bikers, business Downtown Master Planning Process
Whether or not the shooting was or not, all of their meetings are open to owners, folks with various disabilities, When the Taylor Street development
justified, it’s still hard. While the city is the public. and residents (to name a few). is complete, and there’s a new pedestrian
not in a position to speculate on whether Both discussions were filmed by bridge across the North Branch of the
Transportation Meeting
the actions taken by the police were ORCA, so if you weren’t able to make Winooski, the old Beverage Center site
justified or not, we are committed to a The City will host a special meeting it, I’d encourage you to watch the will have an access road to the parking
full, rigorous investigation. on September 18 dedicated exclusively to discussion. Thank you to everyone who lot behind the Drawing Board, but the
Regardless of whether the shooting transportation. No official city business came out to share their thoughts. land just next to the Drawing Board that
was justified, this feels like an will be done at this meeting, but rather, Here’s a quick assessment of what was a parking lot between the Drawing
appropriate moment to reflect on how it will be a time for the community I felt like I heard at those meetings. Board and the Beverage Center will be
our community is doing in terms of to hear updates from organizations in The biggest question was whether to grassed over as we determine the best use
public safety. Again, justified or not, the transportation sector: VTrans, put a roundabout or a traffic light at of that space.
there is always something to be learned. AllEarth Rail, micro-transit working the intersection of Barre Street and In order to answer the question of
How can we use this experience to grow, group, GMTA, etc. Fossil-fuel vehicles Main Street. That particular issue was what to do with that lot, we decided
identify needs, and end up in a stronger, continue to be our biggest source of surprisingly split. I thought that it might to take a broader look at our space
healthier place? Learning, grieving, and greenhouse gas emissions in Montpelier, become clear which idea had more needs in the downtown. What is our
reflecting is an ongoing process, so we and it will be great to hear from groups support, but that intersection had the greatest need downtown? More office
will likely have further discussion about working to provide alternative forms of most divided response. space? More green space? More parking?
this at City Council. transportation. The study also looked into the To help us work through these questions
I continue to be convinced that no possibility of putting a roundabout at we’ve started a Downtown Master
Homelessness Task Force single solution will work for everyone, State Street and Main Street, and since Planning process to consider what our
At our most recent City Council but that if we are to make some dramatic East State Street is not lined up with highest priorities are for land use in
meeting, we created a task force to changes to our transportation-related State Street, it turns out that there’s the downtown. Our consultants have
examine the issue of homelessness fossil fuel habit, we will need a diversity no simple way to make that work. started taking input on this, and you can
in Montpelier and see if there is an of options. It will take courage and The civil engineers tried all kinds of find them again on September 7 at the
opportunity for the City to play a helpful creative thinking on the part of every configurations, but in the end, the farmers’ market, but expect to see them
role. This group will certainly not be able individual as we all step outside of our best solution with a roundabout there at events or hosting events to get input
to solve the root causes of homelessness business-as-usual fossil-fuel-based cars. involved detours for people wanting to in the future.
or be able to eliminate it, but there may Energy Efficiency Disclosure Meeting turn left from East State Street onto
be some opportunities for the City to be Main Street. It seemed pretty clear to Energy Use at the Police Department
helpful. You may recall from Town Meeting me that people did not support that idea. At the last Council meeting we had a
The mission of the task force was Day, earlier this year, there was a A third intersection that the study report from the Energy Committee about
captured in the City Manager’s memo controversial item about the City looked at was School Street and Main an update regarding energy consumption
from his recommendation to the regulating energy efficiency in buildings. Street (by the Library). Main Street is at the police station. “We got good
Council: “What can a task force do? A The most controversial part of it did quite wide there, which means a relatively news from the Police Department this
committed group of local people can not pass, but there was one part that long walk for pedestrians trying to cross week. Since the installation of the heat
convene regional service providers to did, and it was about requiring property Main Street. The civil engineers felt that pumps over the winter/spring, electricity
identify possible gaps/overlaps in service, owners to disclose energy efficiency this was a good candidate for a round- consumption has dropped by nearly 50
coordinate improvements, and identify information about a building at the about, and the reaction I heard from percent compared with last summer due
unmet needs. The task force can look at time that building is listed for sale. This most people was agreement that a round to the increased efficiency of the heat
issues that might fall squarely within the type of requirement is very common in about would be a good idea there. pumps for cooling!” It’s encouraging to
city government’s scope, such as public Europe, and there are several other cities Regardless of what the council decides, see our investments paying off.
restrooms or a social worker in the Police around the country that also have this we may have the opportunity to try
Department. They could develop a plan type of ordinance. out some of the new infrastructure
for more shelters, transitional housing, or On August 20, at 6 pm, we’ll be on a temporary basis. Whether that’s
other appropriate services.” holding a meeting in the Council temporary bike lanes or a painted-on
It will certainly be worth examining Chambers at City Hall to discuss these roundabout, we may explore some
what’s already working well in Montpelier types of ordinances. We’ll talk about temporary infrastructure to test out
their history across the country and the
T HE BRID GE AUG 21—SEP T 3, 2019 • PAGE 7

Meditation Concerts Bring Classical Zen Music

to Vermont State House Next Month


By Karen Kevra

M
ontpelier’s Capital City
Concerts turns 20 this year, and
as a thank-you to the Central
Vermont audience they are presenting
a new, free mini-series of “Meditation
Concerts,” on September 6, 13, and 20 in
the Cedar Creek Room of the Vermont
State House at noon. The concerts give
listeners the opportunity to experience
world-class performances in a reflective
way through 30-minute meditations to
live music.
The new mini-concert series is a
collaboration between Capital City
Concerts and the Friends of the Vermont
State House. “This is our milestone 20th Harpist, Jennifer Hoult. Photo
season, and we wanted to give something courtesy of Capital City Concerts.
back to our extraordinary audience who
has supported Capital City Concerts with The concerts will be performed in
enthusiasm for two decades,” enthuses the restored Cedar Creek Room at the
Karen Kevra, Capital City Concerts Vermont State House, which contains
founder and artistic director. “Our hope Julian Scott’s massive 1872 painting
for the meditation concerts is to provide a Battle of Cedar Creek, in which the First
space for pure, deep, and present listening Vermont Brigade played a critical role in
in an exquisite venue that is literally the the victory for the Union Army in the
heart of the capital city.” Civil War. “We are after all, ‘Capital
“The idea is simple,” explained Kevra, City Concerts,’” notes Kevra, “so it seems
who will also be a performer in the series. fitting to have these performances in the
“No experience is needed—no mats, State House.”
no yoga pants, no applause, no rustling The Cedar Creek Room also comes with
papers—this will be the most pure of excellent acoustics, a fact that immediately
musical experiences.” won over Kevra. “Vermont State Curator
Each concert will be performed by one David Schutz and I wandered through
solo instrumentalist and feature a range the building, me with my flute in hand
of styles from J.S. Bach to Debussy to testing the acoustics of each room,” she
Edgard Varèse. The performers will be recalls. “When we stopped into the Cedar
Jennifer Hoult, harpist (September 6); Creek Room, and I played some Debussy,
Karen Kevra, flutist (September 13); and there was no question that this was the
Emily Taubl, cellist (September 20). room. The acoustics were magical and
The doors will open at noon, and the room had a special pensive vibe that
audience members will find a seat and seemed just right for these concerts.”
begin a period of silent meditation. There For more information about the
will be no announcements and no printed concerts and the performers go to
programs. At 12:15 pm a bell will be rung capitalcityconcerts.org
and the live music will begin with short This text was provided by Capital City
pauses in the music but no applause. Concerts.
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Montpelier’s New Transit Center Will Be Net Zero


By Kate Stephenson

I
f you’ve been wondering what’s center net zero and the apartments foam on the exterior, while the roof is
under construction on Taylor “nearly net zero” (the apartments use oil insulated to R-80. The building also
Street after more than 20 years of to heat domestic hot water, but the rest served as a demonstration site for a
planning, design, and development, it’s of the energy used by the building will new product called AeroBarrier, which
Montpelier’s new Transit Center and be offset by the solar production). In uses aerosolized waterborne acrylic
Taylor Street Apartments—a $12.5 fact, the designers anticipate producing to seal small cracks in the building
million project funded through state, more electricity than the building will envelope. The building features triple-
federal, and local money. consume, and the excess will be allocated pane windows in the transit center and
The City will own and operate the to the French Block apartments on double-pane in the apartments with low-
transit center on the ground floor Main Street, also owned and managed solar-heat-gain glass on the south facade
as a hub for local and regional bus by Downstreet. to reduce the chance of overheating.
service, and Downstreet Housing and This is possible through the Heating and cooling is provided by
Community Development will own construction of an airtight building air-source heat pumps (often called
and manage 30 units of affordable and envelope that uses Zip System sheathing “minisplits”) powered by electricity
market-rate housing above. as its main air barrier to achieve a target produced by the solar panels on the roof.
The 39,740-square-foot, four-story air tightness goal of 0.065 CFM50/SF of Energy recovery ventilation provides
building was designed by local firm exterior surface area (for larger buildings continuous fresh air throughout the
Gossens Bachman Architects and being air leakage is measured in cubic feet per building, which is preheated by exhaust
built by DEW Construction. A 56.7 minute at 50 Pascals of pressure). air. The building’s design carefully
kilowatt net–metered solar photovoltaic The walls are insulated to R-32, avoids thermal bridges, which are places
array on the roof will produce enough with a combination of dense-pack where heat can travel from the interior to
electricity annually to make the transit cellulose and two inches of rigid Continued on next page

Rendering of Transit Center by Gossens Bachman Architecture


T HE BRID GE AUG 21—SEP T 3, 2019 • PAGE 9

Energy

Continued from previous page

the exterior (think steel beams sticking Photo of apartment kitchen by Kate Stephenson.
through an exterior wall).
All lighting is provided by LEDs,
all plumbing fixtures are WaterSense
approved, and appliances are Energy
Star certified. Through Housing
Vermont’s Parsons Platform, Downstreet
will be able to monitor energy use in
the building, and they hope to provide
feedback to residents on the building’s
solar production and energy use via a
large screen display in the apartment’s
lobby.
Outside the building, a series of
rain gardens will capture precipitation
coming off the roof and the paved
surfaces to filter the water as it is absorbed
back into the ground, minimizing
stormwater runoff. In the parking area,
two electric vehicle charging spots will
be provided for resident use (there is
no onsite parking for the public). The
city’s new shared use path will cross Design & Build
right between the new building and
the Winooski River, providing residents Custom Energy-Efficient Homes
and visitors easy access to the rest of
Additions • Timber Frames
downtown by foot and on bikes in
combination with a new pedestrian Weatherization • Remodeling
bridge over the North Branch.
Kitchens • Bathrooms • Flooring
Residents are expected to move in
starting October 1. Downstreet is includes a mix of subsidized and market residents and visitors to wait for GMTA Tiling • Cabinetry • Fine Woodwork
currently accepting applications for all rate units). A grand opening is planned and Greyhound buses. It will be the first
units, which include studio apartments, in the early fall. Montpelier municipal building to be net
1 bedroom + study, and 2 bedroom For Downstreet, this project exemplifies zero, and a great step toward the City’s
apartments. Heat, hot water, and trash their commitment to providing safe and goal to make all municipal buildings
removal are included in the rental healthy housing at an affordable rate. and operations net zero by 2030.
rates, which range from $685 to $1,250 For the City of Montpelier, the transit Kate Stephenson is chair of the
per month (rental rates are based on center will consolidate bus service and Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee.
household income, and the building provide a warm, comfortable space for

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Heat Pumps Gaining Popularity and Rebates Energy


By Phil Dodd

C
old-climate, air-source heat Heat pumps require electricity to run, cooler, but “our house is relatively open
pumps are an increasingly popular but they can deliver more energy than so it is not much of a problem.” In the
and efficient way to supply some they use because they are concentrating past winter, which was a cold one, they
or most of the heat to a residence and also and moving heat rather than generating burned only 80 or 100 gallons of oil,
provide cooling in the summer. Because it directly. According to Efficiency Waldo said.
heat pump technology has evolved in Vermont, heat pumps consume far less Waldo and his wife also installed solar
recent years, the equipment can perform energy than electric resistance, propane, panels on their roof, which minimizes
well in cold climates like Vermont’s, or oil heating systems. Natural gas, their electric bills even with the electric
according to Efficiency Vermont, a state- available only in northwest Vermont, heat pumps. “Last year I only had two
created energy efficiency utility. may be cheaper, and wood may be in the electric bills, one for $30 and one for
Heat pumps do not require ducts but same range. $60,” he said.
are still not cheap, with installation costs Starting July 1, Efficiency Vermont Deb DeGraff of Montpelier does not
ranging from a low of $3,000‒$4,000 began offering rebates of $400 (or $500 have solar panels, but she installed heat
to much more, depending on the size for larger systems) to those who install pumps in June and is happy with them.
Heat pump. Courtesy of Green
of the installation. But property owners heat pumps, with the rebates delivered She has two condensers outside and three
Mountain Power.
who install them this year can qualify to distributors, who pass them on to units inside the house, including in her
for substantial rebates from their electric the installers. In addition, Efficiency can get a $400 after-purchase rebate per downstairs office. “I’m anticipating that
utility and Efficiency Vermont. Vermont offers a $200 “moderate income condenser that is available through the except for about two weeks of really
Air-source heat pumps collect heat bonus” rebate that depends on the size end of the year and perhaps longer. Since cold weather a year, the heat pumps will
from outdoor air, concentrate it via and income of the household. GMP’s power is largely carbon-free, it provide my heat,” she said. DeGraff also
a compressor, and distribute it inside In Washington County, the $200 is pitching the heat pumps as a way to has an oil furnace, plus a wood stove that
through an indoor room unit. However, bonus rebates are available for a lower your carbon footprint with hyper- can heat her whole house.
the heat pumps do not supply sufficient household of one with an income of efficient heating and cooling. “The woodstove is a lot of work,” she
heat when the outside temperature drops $67,000 or less, a household of two with Meanwhile, Washington Electric said. “Looking forward, I wanted to have
below zero degrees Fahrenheit, so having income of $76,000 or less, a household Co-op is offering its customers a $250 a primary heat source that was not fossil-
some supplemental or back-up heat is of three with income of $86,000 or payment for a heat pump in a home fuel dependent and was easier on the
required. less, a household of four with income of that is verified as meeting 2019 thermal body.” She believes the heat pumps will
In summer, a heat pump’s operation $95,600 or less, and a household of five performance standards. For all rebates, provide a less volatile heating price and
can be reversed to air condition homes by with an annual income of $103,248 or contact Efficiency Vermont and your be better for the environment.
moving heat from indoors to outdoors, or less. utility for details. DeGraff said she does not enjoy air
they can be used to dehumidify indoor In addition to Efficiency Vermont’s Montpelier homeowners who have conditioning, but she has set the heat
air. rebate, Green Mountain Power customers purchased heat pumps, such as John pumps on the “dry” setting this summer
Waldo and his wife Mary Welztold, told to enjoy dehumidified air. “The dry
The Bridge they are very happy with the setting is super comfortable and very
units, praising their quiet operation, lack quiet,” she noted.
of maintenance, lower heating costs, and “Heat pumps are not cheap, but I
environmental benefits. view it as an investment in the house,”
“The heat pumps work really well,” DeGraff said. “The Vermont State
Waldo said, “We are totally satisfied.” Employees Credit Union has an excellent
He said the fringes of the house, away loan program that can really help with
from the heat pumps, can be a little the purchase. And the rebates are good.”
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Standing Up for Electric Vehicle Drivers Energy


By Robb Kidd Commentary

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he face of climate change in goals (powering 10 percent of vehicles claiming they would fix, but it would
Vermont over the next couple of with electricity by 2025 and 80 percent punish people and families who are seeking
decades looks like more frequent by 2050). The report notes that there to reduce their carbon footprint and drive
and intense storms, catastrophic flooding, are about 3,000 electric vehicles currently some of the most efficient cars out there.
shorter winters, and less snow cover. In registered in Vermont, while our renewable Is Vermont going to align with fossil fuel
the face of federal attacks on climate energy goals specify between 50,000 and interests on a nationwide agenda to “kill
action, our state—which acknowledges 60,000 by 2025. According to the Energy the electric car” precisely when we should
the non-negotiable reality that human- Action Network, Vermont needs an even be doing everything we can to clean up our
caused climate change is happening—has bigger number—90,000 vehicles by air and combat climate change?
a massive opportunity to pave a different 2025—in order to reach the goals of the Is Vermont going to be a state that leads
path forward, especially addressing one Paris Climate Accord. on clean transportation, or is it going to
of our biggest climate-disrupting culprits: It’s a breath of fresh air to see utility be one that has conflicting policies: one
Transportation. regulators agree with environmental claiming we need incentives for electric
Transportation accounts for nearly half advocates that Vermont is far from vehicles and another proposing taxes that
of Vermont’s carbon emissions, more than reaching these goals and that we need to would hinder progress?
any other sector. Investing in electric do a lot more to get there. Commission Vermont should be standing up for its
vehicles, which produce much lower Chair Anthony Roisman went as far as electric vehicle drivers and the growing
emissions than conventional cars fueled saying that Vermont needs a “wartime economy, not punishing people for
by fossil fuels even when the emissions footing mentality” to reach its climate choosing cars powered by clean energy.
from the electricity used to charge them goals by 2025. The Vermont Sierra Club is grateful
is factored in, is a huge opportunity to This year, the Legislature passed for the Commission’s forward-thinking
clean up our transportation. But our state legislation that advanced some good recommendations to policymakers and
Legislature is currently stuck in neutral work on electric vehicles, but it still fell looks forward to working with Vermonters
on the big, bold commitments needed to far short in addressing the gravity of the to ensure that we achieve those goals.
electrify our transportation and are even climate crisis and the potential for bold We work with numerous organizations
directly putting up roadblocks, such as commitments to electrification. to educate Vermonters about the
proposing a punitive EV charging tax, And there’s one thing that is especially environmental, public health, and
that threaten widespread electric vehicle disconcerting: The current Legislature’s consumer benefits of EVs. Vermonters in
adoption. transportation bill, signed in June, directed Central Vermont can join us in person
A few weeks ago, Vermont’s Public utility regulators to design a program to on September 14 for Montpelier Drive
Utilities Commission (PUC) released a assess a tax on electric vehicle charging, Electric Day, or in the Upper Valley area
report to the Legislature that gives a set of something the regulators themselves for The Electric Car Expo in White River
recommendations for the state to swiftly disagree with. In its EV report, the Junction. Participants can test drive cars,
promote electrification, such as providing PUC clearly reminds policymakers that learn valuable information on how to
purchase incentives for consumers, introducing taxes is “at cross purposes plug into our advocacy efforts, and join
reducing fees, and improving access to with the state’s efforts to incentivize EV the movement for a clean transportation
charging. purchase and use.” future in Vermont.
The PUC report affirms the need for Utility regulators are saying what we Robb Kidd is conservation program
Vermont to drastically increase the number know to be true: Putting taxes on electric manager of Vermont Sierra Club.
of electric vehicles on our roads if we are vehicles is not the way to go. It won’t make
going to reach our state’s renewable energy a dent in the budgets that legislators are
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Regulating Body Energy with Acupuncture Energy


By Joshua Singer, L.Ac.

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n my daily acupuncture practice, eating ginger, a point on the wrist could
my patients often ask, “How does be massaged with the thumb. When
acupuncture work?” It’s challenging you’re looking at your palm, this is
to speak about Chinese medicine located at the midpoint across the wrist,
without using the word “energy.” When about two inches up from the wrist
I do mention energy within the human crease. It can be surprisingly effective
body, I expect to see eyes glaze over. in reducing nausea as you’re rubbing it.
We can relate to solar energy, wind In terms of modern scientific research
energy, electromagnetic energy, or for acupuncture’s effectiveness, this
the calorie-burning energy it takes to is one of the most validated points
climb the stairs, but “qi” (chee), what to alleviate nausea. There has been
in Chinese is sometimes translated as extensive scientific research over
“life force,” can be hard to describe. the past 20 years investigating both
It is what allows blood and body fluid acupuncture’s effect on the body and
to move as it should, and muscles, effectiveness at treating health issues.
joints, and internal organs to function We’ve learned of some interesting
properly in the body. actions that happen with stimulating
Chinese medicine developed more acupuncture points, for example, the
than three thousand years ago, long release of endorphins, reduction of
before microscopes, X-rays, and CT inflammation, and an increase of blood
scans. Through careful study, energy flow. Yet, there is much more to learn.
in the body was discovered to move When I was studying pre-medicine in
in specific pathways affecting all the college, I wondered how we understood
body’s systems. and treated the body throughout the
One way to think of the body’s energy world thousands of years ago before our
is like a hose carrying water to your to your extremities well, and you may defined pathways will affect how the modern technology discovered cells and
garden. If there’s a lack of power to easily get cold hands and feet. Or, if energy moves. This can be with manual how they act. What drew me to Chinese
move the water or a kink in the hose, energy is stagnant in the large intestine, pressure, an acupuncture needle, heat, medicine was this understanding of
your garden will not get what it needs the stool won’t move properly, and one or mild electrical stimulation. It’s energy. It remains important not to
to prosper. In this analogy, the Chinese will feel constipated. like correcting the kink in the hose, overlook it along with our modern
medical perspective pays attention to The modern day practitioner of allowing the water to move as it should knowledge of the body. Our medical
the “life force” activating the water, as Chinese medicine, who may use to the garden. culture can benefit from employing all
well as its smooth movement through acupuncture or herbal medicine, Certain foods also affect the energy views of medicine, integrating different
the hose. looks for where there is a deficiency of the body and the associated organ perspectives to support our health.
Translating this to the body, if energy or blockage of the energy of the body. systems. The qi of the stomach should Joshua Singer is a licensed acupuncturist
is deficient, your blood won’t move This is apparent through the patient’s be moving downward through the body, at River Street Wellness in Montpelier.
symptoms, the way the pulse feels, the and if it rebels upward, one experiences He works with a team of collaborative
color of the face and the tongue, and nausea, vomiting, hiccups, reflux, or health care providers. To learn more, visit
the skin’s temperature, to name a few cough. Eating ginger redirects the riverstreetwellnessvt.com.
of the signs we’re looking at to diagnose energy of the stomach downward, so it
and treat. can be relieving to these symptoms.
Stimulating specific points along the If one is feeling nauseous, aside from
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Preparing Vermont’s Grid for Cyberattacks Energy


Continued from Page 1
of cyberattacks, demanding ransom on responding to cyberattacks, other utilities to set up responses to cyber-threats
payments to allow financial companies work at NAURI is on preventing cyber- similar to their routines for anticipating
continued access to their computers. breaches. Included in the package of and responding to storms large enough to
Three days of attacks were gamed in five federal grants announced by Sen. Leahy’s cause significant outages. The mechanism
exhausting hours at the exercise room set office this spring were $449,000 to focus involves coordinated calls including the
up in lower Manhattan. cybersecurity research on energy resilience utilities, regulators, emergency responders,
Retooling DECIDE to work in the and $905,000 to fund online education and others.
utility sector has involved moving to in cybersecurity for National Guard and Asked if he was aware of any cyber-
regulators, such as state public utilities Reserve troops. breach of an electrical utility in Vermont,
commissions and federal emergency How is the work at Norwich bolstering Jordan said, “No.”
management officials. This change to Vermont’s ability to prevent and respond Could it be that utilities are reluctant
working with public sector employees has to cyberattacks on the electrical grid? to share with regulators or the public
meant more emphasis on communicating Sussman, who has used DECIDE on any breaches they are aware of? If so,
with people outside the organization, electrical grid simulations around the that’s the wrong strategy for improving
Sussman said. Who are you going to country, said he has not worked with cybersecurity, according to Norwich
engage, and how are you going to engage Vermont officials. On August 15, computer security professor Mich Kabay.
those communities? Also, what resources Norwich hosted utility representatives and “If we are not discussing the details of
exist? “There are a lot of misconceptions regulators for presentations introducing he has begun talks with the Norwich the breach with the responsible people,
about what resources and capabilities exist their educational programs and research researchers about scheduling a meeting. we are stifling our ability to improve our
…or who has the ability to respond to in the area. According to Jordan, state regulators “take defenses,” he said.
a cyber-event and how you create the Directors of operations at Green cybersecurity seriously,” but they have not By 2017, hackers had advanced from
necessary constructs to be able to respond Mountain Power and Washington Electric imposed any regulations or set standards simply entering utilities’ computers to
to that,” he added. Cooperative did not immediately respond for best practices. Utilities are allowed successfully installing software that gave
Sussman said the exercises help make to calls from The Bridge for comments, to pass on to customers “all reasonable them “operational access” to the networks,
cyberattacks real for people whose job it but a 2017 article in WEC’s member efforts to protect their systems from from allowing them to shut off power to parts
is to respond to them. “As you continue newsletter described cybersecurity cybersecurity-related concerns,” according of the grid. Eric Chien, an analyst at the
to rehearse these events that change, then measures at the utility. At the small, to an email from DPS Deputy Director data security firm Symantec, was quoted
your organization becomes more adept at rural utility, the article said, computers Riley Allen. in a September 2017 article for Wired
responding. As you build your controls are used to monitor the grid, but not Allowing utilities to recoup costs of magazine as saying, “[T]here’s nothing left
and systems, they take into account more to operate it, a situation that makes the cybersecurity investments is a basic level standing in the way [of such a shutdown]
the types of events that would take place.” system more robust against shutdowns of state support, at the national level. except the motivation of some actor out
He declined to provide details on lessons from cyberattacks. The article also noted At least eight states impose cybersecurity in the world.”
learned by any particular individuals that this approach is more the exception requirements on utilities. In Vermont, When that happens in the U.S., a
from working with a DECIDE exercise. than the rule in the utility world. Jordan says, “To my knowledge, there coordinated response will be crucial. Tools
“I wouldn’t want somebody to pick up the Bill Jordan attended much of the are no approved cybersecurity standards.” such as Norwich’s DECIDE help prepare
newspaper and read it and say, ‘Oh, my Norwich presentation; he serves as One thing regulators are doing in responders for when the blackouts hit.
God, that’s me.’” director of engineering for Vermont’s Vermont, Jordan said, is working with
While the DECIDE work concentrates Department of Public Service. He said
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Barre Opera House Announces Concert Series Music

T Photo of Ranky Tanky courtesy


he Barre Opera House’s upcoming preeminent exponent of the Texas Blues. winning Punch Brothers and was awarded
season begins in September, and, He’s also dedicated his life to making of the Barre Opera House. the first annual Steve Martin Prize for
as always, Central Vermonters can sure the blues stay alive and remain an Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010
look forward to another eclectic schedule inspiration to all who listen. in addition to the IBMA’s Banjo Player of
of performances by regionally, nationally, The Vienna Boys Choir is the modern- the year in 2014 and 2017.
and internationally known artists traveling day descendant of the youth choirs of the On March 7, it’s the award-winning
to the Granite City’s historic stage. Viennese Court, dating back to the late Canadian group, Leahy, one of the most
First, the Celebration Series: On Middle Ages. Until 1918, the boys sang highly regarded progressive folk-roots bands
September 28 the modern kings of swing, exclusively for the Viennese court. Since the performing today. Leahy has earned three
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, kick off the 1920s, when the choir was reestablished as Juno Awards (Canada’s Grammys): “Best
season. Garbed in zoot suits, the septet a private organization, they have completed Instrumental Group,” “Best New Group,”
has appeared in concert venues across the over 1,000 tours in 97 different countries. and “Best Country Group or Duo.” To
world, sold millions of records, and had The choir makes its Barre debut on October date, they have sold more than half a
their music appear in hundreds of movies 20. million albums worldwide and have been
and television shows. Ranky Tanky is here on November 1, featured in three PBS television specials.
With sold-out concerts from the translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get The series wraps up with “Croce Plays
Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center and Funky!” in Gullah, a creole language from Croce,” A.J. Croce’s salute to his famous
television appearances ranging from West Africa that flourished on the islands father, Jim. Look forward to such timeless
Dancing With the Stars to Super Bowl off South and North Carolina and Georgia. songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess
XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are Around with Jim,” “Workin’ at the Car
its decades long mission to celebrate and brought to life by this band of native South on November 3 when Sierra Hull and Wash Blues,” “Rapid Roy (The Stock Car
revitalize jazz and swing music—America’s Carolinians who mix the low country Noam Pikelny with Stuart Duncan take Boy),” “One Less Set of Footsteps,” “Lover’s
original musical art form. traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, the stage. Hull has been recognized from Cross,” and “Box #10,” to name a few.
Next, on October 4, it’s guitar legend funk, and R&B. Dynamic vocalist Quiana age 11 as a virtuoso mandolin-player and This text provided by the Barre Opera
Jimmie Vaughn, co-founder of The Parler, whose “voice is in a league of its received five International Bluegrass Music House.
Fabulous Thunderbirds and the biggest own” (NPR) is joined by a tight efficient Association nominations and the Bluegrass Order online at barreoperahouse.org or
inspiration for his younger brother, Stevie combo in delivering the bone-deep mix of Star Award. Pikelny has emerged as the call (802) 476-8188. The Opera House is
Ray Vaughan. Jimmie Vaughan is a four- spirituals and gutbucket blues. preeminent banjoist of his generation. He handicapped accessible and equipped for the
time Grammy winner and considered the It’s a special night for bluegrass fans is a founding member of the Grammy- hearing impaired.
T HE BRID GE AUG 21—SEP T 3, 2019 • PAGE 15

Hydrotherapy May Come to Sabin’s Pasture Business


Continued from Page 4

development. Ellison said the change neighbors,” said Joseph Castellano, who
is not vital to the project but would lives on Sabin Street.
allow the building to be better “tucked Castellano said that Ellison has met
away” from the view of Sabin Street openly with the neighbors to explain
homeowners and save some engineering her project and that the meetings were
costs. The parcel actually spans three “friendly and cordial.” He said the
zones: Mixed Use on the north end, concern remains that the zoning change
Residential 24000 in the middle, and “could potentially create a negative
Riverfront of the south end. (Residential influence on the neighborhood.”
24000 refers to a minimum of 24,000 Ellison’s project also envisions
square feet required for a building lot). a possible Phase 2, which would
The City Council, at its Aug. 14 eventually create about 40 units of
meeting, voted 4–1 to include the small, affordable housing units along
proposed boundary change in a package Barre Street that would be “an extension
of modifications to the recent zoning of downtown,” Ellison said.
rewrite now being considered. The “It would be small, affordable
Council must hold two public hearings housing with an eye on micro-living
on the zoning clarifications, with the with community spaces,” she said.
first set for September 11. “Resources will go toward making it
Those living adjacent to the proposed ecological, healthy, and with a top-
hydrotherapy center who spoke at the line priority of affordability and beauty
Council meeting expressed concern, with commercial and retail along Barre
saying that while they didn’t necessarily Street.” That project would likely come
oppose Ellison’s plan, they worried that three to five years after the bathhouse,
the zoning change could open the land she said. If all goes well, site work on
for less desirable development if the the hydrotherapy building could start
business were to fail. in the fall of 2020 but more likely in the
“Some of the homeowners (on Sabin spring of 2021, she said.
Street) are concerned about whether this Ellison said the center is not being
thing is financially viable and should it driven by profit, and she views it as a
prove to be not financially viable, and public benefit:
it closes in a couple years, somebody “It’s a passion project to create a
could come in and with Riverfront space for the community, geared for
zoning do a type of use that would Montpelier,” she said.
not be compatible with the abutting
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Run for Hunger Mountain Co-op Council Community

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t’s that time of year when Co-op November. There are at least three If you are interested, we encourage you
members have the opportunity to run open seats each year (this year we have to attend a council meeting and engage
for a seat on our governing council. five open seats), and council members in conversation with current and past
If you love Hunger Mountain Co-op generally serve three-year terms. council members to learn more about
and are looking for ways to be more Applying for council elections is what it’s like to serve. The next council
involved, the council might be a great easy: complete the application, gather meeting will be August 26 at 5:30 pm in
fit for you. Plus, it plays a critical role signatures of at least nine member- the Co-op’s Community Room. We will
in representing the member-owners in owners, and submit it to the Co-op by also hold three separate informational
developing and maintaining the vision September 3. Over the past couple of sessions beginning August 22. Check
and long-term viability of the Co-op. years, we have added a feature whereby out the Co-op’s website for dates and
The council consists of nine members, candidates gather “apples,” which times as well our Council Candidate
elected from the general membership. are optional activities that provide Information Guide.
Our democratic elections are held each information about what it’s like to serve Serving on the council can be hard
year prior to our annual meeting in on the council. The council does not run the store; work, but it’s also rewarding. You will
instead, we set policies and monitor have the chance to meet and work with
Co-op operations in a way that other dedicated and talented people from
emphasizes values, vision, and the our Co-op and beyond. As one council
empowerment of both council and staff, member put it, “You have opportunities
while clearly delineating the roles and to learn from and network with other
responsibilities of each. Among other co-op staff and council members from
benefits, council members and their around the state, region, and country.”
spouse/partner (if a Co-op member- This text is provided by Eva Shectman
owner) receive a 10-percent discount and Pat Siergiey of the Hunger Mountain
on most Co-op purchases during their Co-op Council Recruitment Committee.
term.
T HE BRID GE AUG 21—SEP T 3, 2019 • PAGE 17

Putting a Gun to Galileo’s Head Commentary


By Larry Floersch

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n 1632, Galileo Galilei of Pisa, Italy, moved and reburied in the Basilica of the House passed H.R. 2740. If it passes is a gun-loving culture with between
wrote a treatise entitled Dialogue Santa Croce in Florence, three fingers the Senate, which is questionable, and 2.3 million and 4.5 million military and
Concerning the Two Chief World and a tooth were removed from his if the president signs it, which is also private firearms in circulation in a country
Systems, in which he defended his remains. One of those fingers is now questionable, $50 million will be split of only 8 million people. But the rate
findings that the Earth revolved around on display in the Galileo Museum in between the National Institutes of of violent crime is low in Switzerland:
the Sun. This put him in conflict with Florence. It is the middle finger of his Health and the CDC to allow scientists about 0.5 gun homicides per 100,000
other astronomers, most famously the right hand. There is no evidence that this to attempt to answer pivotal questions inhabitants in 2010. That is not to say the
Dane, Tycho Brahe, who thought the display has any significance beyond that about the nation’s enduring problem of Swiss are immune from mass shootings.
Sun revolved around the Earth. it was one of the fingers he used to hold gun violence. But scientific studies often They had one mass shooting in 2001 in
Had the argument remained scientific, his pen to write his treatise. take time, years in fact, before meaningful a regional parliament: 14 were killed and
the issue eventually would have been In 1996, just four years after Pope data can be compiled. That these scientific 14 injured.
worked out between scientists, which is John Paul II issued his declaration on agencies are studying the problem should Still, why is gun violence so low in
how the scientific method works. But Galileo, the United States Congress not preclude Congress taking immediate Switzerland compared with the United
Galileo’s treatise also ran afoul of Pope eliminated most federal funding for gun steps. States? Can scientific analysis reveal why
Urban VIII and the Jesuit order. safety research and passed a provision For example, some are advocating a re- this is so?
Heliocentrism had been investigated known as the Dickey Amendment. imposition of a ban on the sale of assault Fifty million dollars for scientific
by the Catholic Church’s Roman The Dickey Amendment prohibits weapons. While it may seem like a logical research is a paltry sum, but it is a
Inquisition in 1615 and found to border the use of federal money for anything step for some, or an infringement of rights start. And we’ve already lost 23 orbits
on heresy because it contradicted the that could be construed as gun control by others, everyone should keep in mind around the sun because of the Dickey
sense of scriptures. As a result, Galileo advocacy, stating, “none of the funds that scientific analysis may ultimately Amendment. The government must act
was tried by the Inquisition, forced to made available for injury prevention prove the other side wrong. now to allow science to shine its light
recant, and spent the remaining 10 and control at the Centers for Disease As a 2012 (Dec. 20) article in Time on these problems. We owe it to the
years of his life under house arrest in an Control and Prevention may be used to magazine by Helena Bachmann pointed “father of modern science.” We owe it to
apartment in the Vatican. advocate or promote gun control.” out, like the United States, Switzerland ourselves.
Of course, science moved on without According to an editorial in the New
Galileo. He was ultimately proven York Times (Aug. 7, 2019), “Since the
correct, and today he is considered by amendment was enacted, more than
many (Einstein, for example) to be the 600,000 people have been shot in the
father of modern science. United States and tens of thousands have
Still, the Earth would have to make died.”
350 more trips around the Sun after Galileo may be turning in his grave at this
Galileo’s death before Pope John Paul news. Preventing scientists from studying
II, in 1992, would issue a declaration one of the most pressing problems facing
acknowledging the errors committed by the nation today smacks of Pope Urban
the church tribunal that judged Galileo’s labeling Galileo’s work heretical. Through
work, and another 16 orbits before the the amendment, Congress placed science
church would announce plans to erect a under house arrest. Science cannot work
statue of Galileo inside the walls of the for us if we will not allow it to do its work.
Vatican (it still hasn’t). According to the Times editorial,
Interestingly, when Galileo’s body was however, the sun may be rising. In June
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T HE BRID GE Calendar of Events AUG 21—SEP T 3, 2019 • PAGE 19

Community Performing
Arts
THEATER, DANCE,
STORYTELLING, COMEDY

Events
Aug. 22: National Theatre Live in HD:
All About Eve. Lifting the curtain on a
world of jealousy and ambition, this new production asks why our fascination with celebrity,
youth and identity never seems to get old. 3 pm. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, 122
Hourglass Dr., Stowe. Adults $17; AARP members $13.60; children 12 and under $10.
Events happening Cooking for Health. A hands-on cooking
sprucepeakarts.org

August 21‒Sept 6 and tasting class using local seasonal produce


Aug. 23: Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour. With Ash Diggs, Kathleen Kanz, Alex Bonson,
and Omega Jade. Music at 7:30 pm; comedy at 8:30 pm. Espresso Bueno, 248 N. Main St.,
with Lisa Mase’ of Harmonized Cookery. Barre. By donation. Adult content. 479-0896
5:15–6:45 pm. Garage Cultural Center, 58 State
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 St., Montpelier. $25 includes food and take- Christopher Greene, the critically acclaimed Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for
home recipe packets. Tickets: garageartsvt.com author of six novels, with a world-wide following meeting time and place.
Caledonia County Fair. Aug. 21–25.
Vermont’s oldest fair features rides, live music, Food Book Club. With Robert Barossi of whose fiction has been translated into 13 Birding Paddle on Arrowhead Mountain
livestock shows, pulling contests, demolition Hunger Mountain Co-op and Kellogg-Hubbard languages. Recently returning full-time to his Lake. Paddle Milton’s diverse Arrowhead
derbies, a rodeo, exhibits and a variety of acts Library. This month’s book: The Food Explorer: literary career, Greene founded the Vermont Mountain Lake with North Branch Nature
including Kenya Safari Acrobats, Horses Horses The True Adventures of the Globe-Trotting College of Fine Arts in 2006, widely recognized Center in search of neotropical warblers,
Horses! performances, World of Wonders Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats as one of the leading graduate arts colleges in shorebirds, raptors, and waterfowl. Over 115
Illusions & Escape Artists, Phoenix Bazaar by Daniel Stone. 6–7 pm. Hunger Mountain the country. 6:30–8 pm. Highland Center for species have been seen along the shores and
fire-sword twirlers, Magic & Comedy Hypnotist Co-op community room, Montpelier. Sign-up: the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro. $12. wetlands of this beautiful and under-the-radar
Show and strolling vaudeville entertainment. info@hungermountain.coop highlandartsvt.org pond. 7–10 am. Contact NBNC: 229-6206.
Mountain View Park, 1 Fairgrounds Rd, $15.
Lyndonville. For hours, admission, and more
Annual Worcester Book Sale. Huge selection
info: caledoniacountyfair.com Image courtesy of the Vermont Arts Council. to choose from and all books 50 cents each. 9
What Color is Your Medicine? Regina Powers, am–5 pm. Worcester Town Hall. All proceeds
RN, NP, Reiki Master, brings in each of the five benefit the Worcester Community Lunch and
elements separately, to use as tools to understand Food Shelf. Book donation accepted Aug. 22-23,
the emotional and physical imbalances in our noon–5 pm. 223-4842.
bodies. She works with examples and ways we
Veterans’ Place 10-Year Celebration. Outdoor
can do a self-check in our own systems, and how
BBQ and concert with vocalist Jamie Lee
to bring this back into balance. 5–7 pm. Hunger
Thurston. Event marks ten years of helping
Mountain Co-op community room, Montpelier.
homeless veterans transition to stable, productive
Sign-up: info@hungermountain.coop
lives. 3–8 pm. Norwich University, Rt. 12, on
Mid-Week Movie: The Kid who would be the green opposite Plumley Armory and the
King. 7 pm. Highland Center for the Arts, university entrance, Northfield. 485-8874.
2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro. $5; kids 12 and
under free. highlandartsvt.org SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Caledonia County Fair. See event description
under Aug. 21.
Caledonia County Fair. See event description
Kids Day at Hunger Mountain Co-op. Rain
under Aug. 21.
or shine under the tent in the back parking lot.
Stowe-Area Paddle with Green Mountain The fun will include 30-minute performances
Club. Easy. 2–3 hours. Optional overnight by Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate happening
camping to Aug. 24. Paddle Little River and the FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 every half-hour, a solar-powered bouncy house
Waterbury Reservoir from the boat launch access courtesy of SunCommon, and amazing face
on Cotton Brook Road (off of Moscow Road) in August Jewish Film Series: Screening of Caledonia County Fair. See event description painting by Face Mania. Kellogg-Hubbard
the late afternoon/early evening. PFD required Shalom Italia. The story of three Italian Jewish under Aug. 21. Library, Good Beginnings of Central VT, and
and bring your own canoe/kayak. Bring water men who journey through Tuscany, hoping to
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
the Co-op’s Green team will be hosting hands-
and dinner or snack. If camping, participants rediscover the cave where they hid from Nazis
on activities. Starting at 11 am, enjoy Kingdom
must bring tent, sleeping bag and pad, clothing, as children. Enjoy some popcorn as you watch!
Caledonia County Fair. See event description Creamery of Vermont ice cream with the
cooking gear, food, etc. Overnight limited to 6:30 pm. Beth Jacob Synagogue, 10 Harrison
under Aug. 21. Montpelier Police Department. 10 am–2 pm.
8 participants. Contact Phyllis Rubenstein, Ave. Montpelier.
Fayston-Area Hike with Green Mountain Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier.
793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw. Vermont Authors Lecture Series: Tom
Club. Moderate. 4.2 miles. 1300-foot elevation Author Series: Tales of Bialystock: A Jewish
comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place. Greene. Author of The Perfect Liar. A thrilling
gain. Appalachian Gap on Rt. 17 south on Journey from Czarist Russia to America.
novel with a shocking climax told by Thomas
the Long Trail to Stark’s Nest at the top of the Join the author’s granddaughter, Rhoda Carroll,
historic single chairlift at Mad River Glen. Great and Stephen McArthur from Rootstock
views from the top. Contact Steve or Heather Publishing to talk about Tales of Bialystok, hear
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Through Aug, 30: Annual Summer Juried artist loves—Greensboro, Vermont and its Through Oct. 25: The War of Ideas:
Visual Arts Art Exhibit at T.W. Wood Gallery. The exhibit
features work by Natalie Boze, Janet Brighenti,
surroundings. Highland Center for the Arts,
2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro.
Propaganda Posters from the Vermont
Historical Society Collections. Visitors can
Patty Corcoran, Anne Fugaro, Katie O’Rourke, examine how posters have been an important
EXHIBITS Frederick Rudi, Joshua Saxe, and many others.
Through Sept. 14: The Vermont We Cannot
part of the wartime effort, for everything from
See. A collection of infrared photographs of the
Through Aug. 23: Exhibits at Studio Place The exhibit primarily features oil paintings, Vermont landscape by Lisa Dimondstein, Julie recruitment to support on the homefront.
Arts. 201 N. Main St., Barre. studioplacearts. along with acrylic, pastel, photography, Parker, and Sandra Shenk. Axel’s Gallery and Vermont History Center, 60 Washington St.,
com mixed media. 46 Barre St., Montpelier. Frame Shop, 5 Stowe St., Waterbury. Barre. 479-8500. vermonthistory.org
Eye Spy: Watch out, you’re being observed twwoodgallery.org Aug. 24–Oct. 31: LandART Lab 2019. Over
in this fun show focused on the eye … Aug. 26–Sept. 15: Cecil Gerry, Organized
Through Aug. 30: The Paletteers. T.W. Chaos. Acrylic paintings, prints, and sculpture. 18 regional sculptors presenting outdoor art
perfect for visual arts lovers. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St., Montpelier. and installation on the land. Opening: Aug. 24,
Seriality: Artwork by Lisa Myers: Seriality Reception: Sept. 4, 3–5 pm. Visual Arts Center
twwoodgallery.org at NVU-Johnson. NorthernVermont.edu 4 pm–dusk. Pack a picnic and bring friends and
is a psychoanalytic concept used to describe family. King Farm Rd., Woodstock.
sibling relationships, the same but different Through Aug. 30: SiteTime : Cordwood : Aug. 25–Sept. 20: Philip Hagopian, Sequel.
and it is explored in these mixed media Sharing. Multimedia exhibition assembled by Multimedia paintings. Reception: Aug. 29, Sept. 6–Oct. 31: Conduits: A Show With
pieces based on old photographs of the Erika Senft Miller, Nancy Winship Milliken, 3–5 pm. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery at Three Artists. Three artists (Liz Hawkes
artist’s grandmother and her siblings. and Michael Zebrowski. Photographs, video, Dibden Center for the Arts, NVU-Johnson. deNiord, Richard Heller, and Rachel Portesi)
Orah Moore: Everyday, Someone—365 sound, virtual-reality timelapse, prints, drawings, NorthernVermont.edu with divergent expressions convene to
Days in Black & White: A visual diary of and three logs create the show. Spotlight Gallery compliment and explore underlying realities in
at the Vermont Arts Council. 136 State St., Through Sept. 27: Studies in Rhythmic their art. Two painters and a wet plate collodion
black and white iPhone photographs.
Montpelier. Vitality—Paintings by Lois Eby. Acrylic print photographer challenge the viewer to
Through Aug. 24: Summer Exhibitions paints on birch panels. Art Walk reception: engage with the works, discovering connected
at Helen Day Arts Center. Helen Day Art Through Aug. 31: Summer Serenity. Paintings Sept 6, 4–7 pm. Vermont Supreme Court
by Helene Amses and Tom Clifford. This meaning beyond what is seen. All three artists
Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. helenday.com Gallery, State St., Montpelier. leby@loiseby.com work to create a conduit for inspired expression.
Dusty Boynton–Reliefs: Sculptural reliefs striking combination of nautical themes by
Clifford and abstract works by Amses offers a Through Sept. 30: Show 34. Latest work by Opening reception: Sept. 6, 5–7 pm. Vermont
created by multiple monoprints cut up and Arts Council’s Spotlight Gallery, 136 State St.,
voyage of discovery, illustrating the adventurous The Front’s gallery members. Artist reception:
reconstructed. Montpelier.
spirit of summertime. ART, etc., 32 Depot Sept. 6, 4–7 pm. The Front, 6 Barre St.,
Suzy Spence–On the Hunt: Equestrian-
Square, Northfield. artetcvt.com Montpelier. thefrontvt.com Through Dec. 21: 200 Years—200
themed paintings.
Composing Form: Group exhibition of Through Sept. 3: Hues of Summer: New Sept. 6–30: Jane Edwards & Linda Hogan. Objects. An exhibition celebrating Norwich
contemporary sculptors working in ceramics Paintings by Bonnie Acker. Furchgott Edwards’ whimsical, hand-built pottery University’s bicentennial. Curated to include
highlights both figurative and abstract Sourdiffe Gallery, 6 Falls Rd., in Shelburne delights the innocent being within all of us. objects from the museum collection, as well
work that is both poetic and humorous, Village. 985-3848. Her works are inspired by the organic, elegant as documents and images from Archives and
referencing human history, intervention and ceramics of Asia and the intuitive spontaneity Special Collections, that reflect and retell
Through Sept. 4: Michael T Jermyn, Viva of a child at play. Hogan, a photographer, the university’s 200-year history. Norwich
experience.
l’Italia. Photographs of Tuscany, Rome, and explores working with images of perspective University Sullivan Museum and History
Aug. 26–30: LEGO Exhibit. Teams more. Salaam Boutique, 50 State St., Montpelier. and reflection. Opening reception: Sept. 6, Center, Northfield. norwich.edu
and individuals from around the area
SPECIAL EVENTS
Through Sept 5: Threads. An exhibit of fiber 4–8 pm. Cheshire Cat, 28 Elm St., Montpelier.
submit their creations in a competition for
arts by local weavers. Jaquith Public Library, cheshirecatclothing.com
prizes. Quimby Gallery at NVU-Lyndon.
School St., Marshfield. jaquithpubliclibrary.org Sept. 6–Oct. 15: Valerie Hird, We’re Not in Sept. 6: Montpelier ArtWalk. Two dozen art
NorthernVermont.edu
Through Sept. 6: Scattered Geometry: The Kansas Anymore. Paintings. Reception: Sept. exhibits at businesses and galleries around town.
Through Aug. 30: Agathe McQueston, Diverse work by local artists. Start anywhere
Ceramics of Jenny Swanson and Holly 6, 5:30–7:30 pm. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery,
A License to Stare. Classically rendered you want and visit as many venues as you like.
Walker. White River Gallery, 35 S. Windsor St., 86 Falls Rd., Shelburne. fsgallery.com
sculptures and drawings. Vermont Refreshments served at most venues. 4–8 pm.
South Royalton. 498-8438. Through Oct. 19: Outdoor: Exposed
State House Card Room, Montpelier. Downtown Montpelier. montpelieralive.org
agathemcq@gmail.com Through Sept. 8: Kathleen Kolb: Night and Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Helen Day
Day, Now and Then. Showcasing a place the Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe.
some fascinating stories of how it came to be hear stories about growing up in Brookfield and volunteers from all CVABE’s Learning Centers This fundraiser aims to please most palates,
and listen to some short readings. We will also neighboring towns from a female perspective. are welcome to share their experiences and inspire offering an array of meat and vegetarian fillings,
enjoy a vegetarian potluck so feel free to bring Women who grew up in the area will give others. Noon–1 pm. Central Vermont Adult mild and spicy fresh salsas, cheeses, vegetables
a veggie/dairy only dish to share if you are able. their perspective on families, siblings, school, Basic Education, Morrisville Learning Center, and soft corn tortillas for you to construct
6 pm. Beth Jacob Synagogue, 10 Harrison Ave., chores, farm life, clothes and other topics. 52 Portland St., 2nd fl., Morrisville. 476-4588. your own tacos with. BYOB. 6 pm. Brookfield
Montpelier. bethjacobvt.org 7 pm. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 32 Stone Rd., Old Town Hall, 32 Stone Rd., Brookfield.
Brookfield. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 Adults $15; children $5. RSVP required:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Annual Waterbury Center Community bhale0723@gmail.com
Tick Talk: What Makes Ticks Tick?
Church Lawn Fest. Aug. 30, 31, and
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Sharon Lamb: The Not Good Enough Marshfield resident Michael Sabourin, who
Mother. 7 pm. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St., monitors ticks for the state of Vermont, will Sept. 2. 9 am–4 pm. Items from A–Z.
Montpelier. 229-0774. discuss the biology and ecology of ticks. This is 3583 Waterbury Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center. Annual Waterbury Center Community
a Natural Marshfield Program. 7 pm. Jaquith Church Lawn Fest. Aug. 30, 31, and Sept.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 Public Library, School St., Marshfield. 426-3581
Cabaret Steak Barbecue Dinner. Live music
2. 9 am–4 pm. Items from A–Z. Lunch
entertainment. Seatings: 5 pm and 7 pm.
Mid-Week Movie: The Lego Movie 2: The and goodies. 3583 Waterbury Stowe Rd.,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 Rt. 2, East
Second Part. 7 pm. Highland Center for the Montpelier. $20. Tickets: 223-3322. Waterbury Center.
Arts, 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro. $5; kids Volunteer Meeting at Central Vermont Adult 49th Annual Mad River Craft Fair: Eat,
12 and under free. highlandartsvt.org Community Tacos Night. Come share in
Basic Education. Discover CVABE’s volunteer the bounty of late summer harvest, courtesy Shop, Learn! Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. 110 juried
Women Growing Up in Brookfield. Come opportunities. New volunteers welcome. Current of Camp Merrishko and the Brookfield artists, four bands, delicious food court
Community Partnership Events Committee. (including craft cocktails and local beer),
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Herscovitch. Montpelier Alive’s series of Aug. 1–Sept. 26. Join us for a diverse lineup of
SPECIAL EVENTS
Live Music
FREE and fun lunch-time concerts every local and regional acts that are sure to delight.
Aug. 21: Burger Night and Music. Music Thursday, Aug, 1–Sept. 26. Join us for a Bring a lunch from one of our wonderful
by Patti Casey and the Wicked Fine Players. diverse lineup of local and regional acts that are downtown restaurants and enjoy All concerts
5:30 pm. Templeton Farm, 3410 Center Rd., sure to delight. Bring a lunch from one of our at noon in City Hall Plaza, 39 Main St.,
VENUES East Montpelier. templetonfarm.com wonderful downtown restaurants and enjoy all Montpelier.
Bagitos. 28 Main St., Montpelier. 229-9212. Aug. 22: The Hunger Mountain Co-op concerts at noon in City Hall Plaza, 39 Main Sept. 5: Fishhead. David “Fishhead” Solomon
Bagitos.com Brown Bag Summer Concert Series: Alex St., Montpelier. plays an eclectic mix of classic oldies, blues,
Aug. 24: Irish Session, 2 pm Smith. Montpelier Alive’s series of FREE Aug. 30: Paul Asbell Blues Trio, Featuring folk, rock, and R&B. 6:30–8:30 pm. Café at
Aug, 25: Old Time Southern Music Jam, 10 and fun lunch-time concerts every Thursday, Jerry Portnoy. Blues and jazz guitar musician Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick
am Aug. 1–Sept. 26. Join us for a diverse lineup of Asbell performs with legendary blues harp St., Greensboro. No cover. highlandartsvt.org.
Aug, 29: Italian Session, 6 pm local and regional acts that are sure to delight. master Jerry Portnoy and bassist Clyde Stats.
Aug. 30: Latin Dance Party, 7 pm Bring a lunch from one of our wonderful Sept. 6: Meditation Concerts: Harpist
7:30 pm. Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Jennifer Hoult. Free concerts give listeners
Aug. 31: Irish Session, 2 pm downtown restaurants and enjoy All concerts Hardwick St., Greensboro. $25; seniors $20;
Sept. 1: Eric Friedman Folk Ballads, 11 am at noon in City Hall Plaza, 39 Main St., the opportunity to experience world-class
students $10. highlandartsvt.org performances in a reflective way through
Sept. 5: Coffee Corner Jam Session, 7:30 am; Montpelier.
Colin McCaffrey and friends, 6 pm Aug. 31: The Grift. One of Vermont’s most 30-minute meditations to live music. Noon.
Aug. 22: Kind Bud & Nug at Worcester popular bands celebrates its 20th anniversary Cedar Creek Room of the Vermont State
Charlie O’s World Famous. 70 Main St. Community Market. 6–8 pm. performing. Doors open 4 pm; music House, Montpelier. capitalcityconcerts.org
Montpelier. Free. 223-6820. 66 Elmore Rd., Worcester. 6–11 pm. Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Rd.,
Every Tues.: Karaoke, 7:30 pm Sept. 6: Ben Paley. A master fiddler and singer
Aug. 24: Le Vent du Nord. The group’s vast Waitsfield. $20 advance; $25 at door; kids 12 equally adept at Swedish, Oldtime, Irish, and
Espresso Bueno. 248 N. Main St., Barre. repertoire draws from both traditional sources and under free. townhalltheater.org Klezmer traditional styles. 7 pm. Landmark
479-0896. espressobueno.com. and original compositions, while enhancing Sept. 1: New World Festival. 27th Schoolhouse, 1643 Rt. 215, Lower Cabot.
Aug. 23: The Shanty Rats (Celtic) 7:30 pm it’s hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the annual celebration of Celtic and French $16 advance; $20 at door. Potluck snacks and
Whammy Bar. 31 W. County Rd., Calais. Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global Canadian music and dance traditions. BYOB. cabotarts.org
whammybar1.com influences. 7:30 pm. Highland Center for Noon–11 pm. Randolph. For info and full
the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro. Aug. 22: Kind Bud & Nug at Worcester
Every Thurs.: Open Mic, 7 pm schedule: newworldfestival.com Community Market. 6–8 pm.
Aug. 30: Bella and the Notables (jazz $25; seniors 20% off; students $10.
highlandartsvt.org Sept. 5: The Hunger Mountain Co-op 66 Elmore Rd., Worcester.
standards), 7:30 pm Brown Bag Summer Concert Series: Araba-
Aug. 31: The Revenants, 7:30 pm Aug. 29: The Hunger Mountain Co-op Lon. Montpelier Alive’s series of FREE and
Brown Bag Summer Concert Series: Lara fun lunch-time concerts every Thursday,

door prizes and free kids’ activities. A great Church Lawn Fest. Aug. 30, 31, and Sept. 2. us. 5:30–7:30 pm. Hunger Mountain Co- of fall migratory songbirds. Learn about
family day to browse handmade items and 9 am–4 pm. Items from A–Z. 3583 Waterbury op community room, Montpelier. Sign-up: identification, ecology, and life history of
meet the artists. 10 am–5 pm. Rain or shine. Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center. info@hungermountain.coop our local avifauna. Led by NBNC’s expert
Kenyon’s Field, Waitsfield. Adults $5; free for naturalists and birders. 7:30–9 am. 713 Elm St.,
children 12 and under. Benefits the Valley THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Workshops in Swedish and Oldtime Fiddle
Montpelier. $10. 229-6206
with Ben Paley. A master fiddler and singer
Players Theater. madrivercraftfair.com The Sacred Hunt: Harvesting Local Meat. equally adept at Swedish, Oldtime, Irish, and
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
With Murphy Robinson, Hunting Guide Klezmer traditional styles. 7:30 pm. Landmark
& Hunter Safety Instructor. A beginner’s Schoolhouse, 1643 Rt. 215, Lower Cabot. $16 Send your event listing to
49th Annual Mad River Craft Fair: Eat, Shop, introduction to hunting for people who care
Learn! See event description under Aug. 31. about where their meat comes from. We will
advance; $20 at door. cabotarts.org calendar@montpelierbridge.com
discuss what you need to learn to hunt safely FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 and ethically, and explore how hunting fosters A weekly, casual bird walk around the North
Annual Waterbury Center Community a sacred relationship with the landscape around Branch Nature Center property in search
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Business Briefs
Union Mutual Named to Top 50 List robotic milkers in a state-of-the-art freestall barn. The Churchills currently milk 120
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group was named one of the top 50 property and cows in a Galaxy Astrea 20.20 automatic milking system, shipping their milk to
casualty insurers in the U.S. by Ward Group, an Aon Hewitt company. It marks the Stonyfield Organics in Londonderry, N.H. University of Vermont Extension and the
11th time Vermont Mutual has been recognized for this honor. “To excel at the level Vermont Dairy Industry Association present the award annually to an exemplary dairy
that places us in the top 2 percent of insurance companies nationally, and to do so farm. The winner is honored at an awards banquet at the Eastern States Exposition in
for more than a decade, is an accomplishment we’re very proud of and one that aligns West Springfield, Mass. in September, and at the VDIA banquet at the Vermont Farm
well with what our agency partners and policyholders should expect from an insurance Show in Essex Junction in January.
carrier,” Dan Bridge, chairman, president and CEO of Vermont Mutual, said in a news Capstone Names Scharf to Economic Development Post
release. Capstone Community Action announced that Elizabeth “Liz” Scharf was hired
State, Vermont Community Loan Fund Increase Investments as the new community economic development director. As a member of Capstone’s
State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced a new agreement with the Vermont leadership team, Scharf will work to support and grow programs that advance
Community Loan Fund (VCLF) to invest up to $1.5 million to support local economic security for low-income Vermonters through financial coaching, asset
investment in Vermont communities, increasing VCLF’s capacity to offer flexible building, micro-business, and workforce development. Scharf has a background in
financing so businesses and organizations can grow their missions and stimulate the banking and credit union industry, and worked as Capstone’s savings and credit
economic activity across the state. The money will build on recent investments to program coordinator as an AFCPE Accredited Financial Counselor for the past
support Vermonters who seek capital through VCLF’s Food, Farms, & Forests Fund. five years. Capstone Community Action was founded in 1965 and works to move
Since its inception in 2015, the Food, Farms, & Forests Fund has financed 27 working Vermonters out of poverty and create economic opportunity and strong communities.
lands entrepreneurs, creating or preserving jobs for 222 Vermonters managing 1,473 Kellogg-Hubbard Library Lands Arts Council Grant
acres of working landscape to produce almost 8 million pounds of local food. Cultural institutions in 16 Vermont communities will receive funding for needed
Norwich Advisory Board Member Earns Cybersecurity Honor improvements through the Vermont Arts Council’s Cultural Facilities Grant program.
Kathleen Moriarty, Master of Science in Information Security & Assurance (MSISA) The FY2020 grants will support Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities
Advisory Board member within the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies in facilitating better access, enhanced infrastructure, or increased capacity within
(CGCS) at Norwich University, was selected from a field of 1,000 cybersecurity existing structures. The Cultural Facilities Grant program is administered by the Arts
professionals to the prestigious Women Know Cyber book for educators and professionals, Council in conjunction with the Vermont Historical Society and the Vermont Division
which is distributed to cybersecurity industries nationwide. “I am honored to be for Historic Preservation. Since 2001, the Arts Council has awarded 294 grants
included among the impressive women named as the 100 Fascinating Females Fighting totaling $3,217,431 to 189 organizations and municipalities. Area recipients include
Cybercrime,” Moriarty said. Moriarty, of Arlington, Mass., is honored as one of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, $10,791 to support the installation of air conditioning in
top 100 women taking up the battle against cybercrime in solving data manipulation, the Hayes Room and on the second floor of the library; and Friends of the Capital City
cybertheft, ransomware, and other cyber problems threatened against American Grange Hall, Northfield Falls, $26,126 to support air-quality upgrades to the lower
citizens. level renovation of the Capital City Grange Hall.
Cabot Farm Earns “Dairy of the Year” Honor
Wonder Why Farm, a 235-head certified organic dairy operation in Cabot, has been
named the 2019 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. Morgan and Jennifer Churchill were
selected for this award for their overall excellence in dairying as well as their innovative
ways to improve herd management and produce high-quality milk, including installing
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