Putney Historical Society

Immediately after the tragic November 1 fire which destroyed the Putney General Store, the Putney Craft Tour responded with a raffle, donating handcrafted prizes worth over $3K. The drawing was held Friday night at the Putney Community Supper, also hosted by the Craft Tour.
Read the entire post: Craft Tour raffle brings in $6500 for General Store

What’s the status of the arson investigation?
The case is still active, though there’s been no specific update from the Fire Marshall, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, or the State’s Attorney (who is prosecuting the case)…but that’s not surprising. The investigators are working quietly, behind the scenes, and they can’t share information without jeopardizing the case. The ATF is currently the primary investigatory force. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for setting the fire (Call 1-800-32-ARSON & reference case #09-D202950).
Read the entire post: G Store FAQs

The Putney Craft Tour is sponsoring a fantastic raffle, whose proceeds will go to the Putney Historical Society towards the rebuilding of the store. Drawing Feb. 11 at the Community Supper–you need not be present to win. Thousands of dollars in prizes! Some prizes are viewable in the Photos section of this website, or at the Putney Inn. Tickets are on sale at the Inn, Putney Books, Putney Coop, Brattleboro Coop, Vermont Artisan Design, Firefly. Or buy online at http://www.putneycrafts.com/Raffle.shtml

Local Musicians, Poets and Puppeteers help rebuild community spirit after fire.

On the evening of November 20, at 7:30 pm, performers from Putney and Westminster West gathered at the United Church in downtown Putney in the spirit of rebuilding what was lost on the night of November 1st. Read the entire post: RE:STORE

Dear readers,

Thank you all so much for your warm concern and regrets. We have been faced with an incredible challenge this week, and we turn to you for a little support.

If you didn’t know–the General Store burnt to the ground November 1, just as we were in the final stretch of reconstruction, prior to reopening. We had great, experienced proprietors and everything.

Now we are faced with hard decisions. But if we do not lose heart, much of what we achieved is still very much in play. We are poised to act quickly, but we will need help.

We voted as a board Tuesday to cautiously pursue the feasibility of rebuilding the store. We very much want to do this! Please consider joining our organization.

$15 gives you membership through 2010. Send a check to: Treasurer, Putney Historical Society Town Hall, Box 233 Putney, VT 05346
If you would like to include an additional, tax-deductible donation for the store, great! You can also make online donations at putneygeneralstore.org

Thank you.
Stuart Strothman
President
Putney Historical Society

Recent AP article on fire