Putney Historical Society

On Friday, March 20, Governor Douglas is expected to present the Putney Historical Society with a grant of about $200,000 from the Vermont Community Development Program to pay for the stabilization of the general store building.  The project, budgeted for $225K, will restore the structure, pay for the truss roof and slate shingles, in addition to many of the soft costs involved in assessment, appraisal, management, and contracting.

Needless to say, we are thrilled and honored by the state’s generosity, and we are convinced that a revitalized general store will help to draw people into the heart of our community.  We will now be able to own the building, create a much-needed home for PHS, and lease to a store operator.  Our thanks go out to all in the community who have helped us on our way.

PIERCE’S HALL RECEIVES GRANT FOR A NEW ROOF

by Anne Kerrey

EAST PUTNEY–Pierce’s Hall, a favorite venue of contra dancers and bands for the last 35 years, has passed a milestone on its path toward a new roof in the New Year. The Vermont Division of Historic Preservation has awarded the Putney Historical Society the full $12,500 that it and the East Putney Community Club requested to save the historic East Putney community building, built in 1832 as a Methodist meeting house.  This state grant will provide half of the amount needed for a new standing seam metal roof for Pierce’s Hall. Read the entire post: Press Release–PHS and East Putney Community Club successful in grant application