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.
General Store Groundbreaking Celebration
On October 3, Putney turned out in force for a wonderful event, celebrating the groundbreaking of the general store. Doug Waterman arrived at 6 am to grill chickens donated by our new proprietor-to-be, Ming Chou, and Pepsi gave out free drinks, then gave Putney Historical Society a $10000 check. Ted Brady of Patrick Leahy’s office, … Read more
Bid Process for General Store is Open
The Putney Historical Society invites General Contractors to bid on construction of the new Putney General Store located at 4 Kimball Hill Road in Putney, VT. The historic former store was destroyed by fire in 2009. Work includes but is not limited to; limited site work, water and sewer hookup work, asphalt paving, landscaping, concrete … Read more
Cheryl Wheeler plays at United Church
As part of the ongoing Twilight Music Series organized by Barry Stockwell, well-known folk musician and comedian Cheryl Wheeler filled the house Friday night at the United Church of Putney, along with bluegrass musician Jim Hurst.
From Times Argus–Work Begins to Rebuild Putney Store
This recent article focuses on fundraising, the proprietor search, and a recent, successful Pepsi Challenge grant. Times Argus article by Susan Smallheer
G Store FAQs
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).
PHS Works with Others to Rebuild Store: Plans Community Meeting Feb 1
The longest-running general store in Vermont, dating to the mid-1790s, was lost to arson on November 1. Now, with grants from Chittenden Bank and the Harris and Frances Block Foundation as well as strong community donation and sustained support from the Preservation Trust of Vermont and the Windham Foundation, the Putney Historical Society is firming up plans to rebuild on the foundation in the center of town, and plans a community meeting to update the community on its progress.
Putney Revitalization Raffle
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 … Read more
RE:STORE
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.