Vermont Town Meeting Day is coming up soon, and I would like to point out that the Springfield Art and Historical Society’s funding request for $9,500 (Article 26) will be on the ballot again this year.
This funding request covers almost 50 percent of the operating cost of the society. Annually we sell calendars, have a yard sale, and sell some items in-house. Memberships and donations help make up the remainder.
It is important that town residents understand that this is a totally volunteer organization. There is no paid staff, just dedicated local citizens who want to preserve Springfield’s unique history.
Thank you for supporting the Springfield Art and Historical Society in the past, and I ask you to please continue that support this year. I also invite you to visit our facility and museum at 65-VT 106 in North Springfield, Vt., next to Cota and Cota. We are open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Rosanne Putnam, who lives in Springfield, Vt., is the president of the Springfield Art and Historical Society.
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