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Thom discusses growing up in Newfane Village, working at the Newfane Inn and learning the restaurant business from Chef Rene Chardaine, who later opened the Four Columns Inn. He remembers Budd and Don Kent, the postmaster and mailman who were also…

This is the 2nd part of an interview done with Howard's old friends Theresa and Dot Maggio. Howard continues to tell stories about life in Brookline, VT.

Howard Osgood, long time resident of Brookline, VT, is interviewed by his old friend, Theresa Maggio.

Erica Walch, Librarian at Moore Free Library in Newfane, VT talks about moving to Vermont from Springfield, Mass, how she came to work at the library in 2018, how the Coronavirus has impacted library operations, and her love for the historic…

Henriette shared memories of her years growing up in Newfane in the 1950s and 60s.

Buying and renovating the 18th century Cape House on Newfane Hill, Castle's writing career and volunteer work at NewBrook Fire & Rescue; Alice's evolving art career.

Mary shared her memories of moving from "Wadsboro" to Newfane as a young girl, living in the house next to Tibbetts Mill and then to the house on the Common (currently Winnie Dolan's). Mary recalled her school days, sledding, tobogganing, and skiing…

Roger shared his memories of growing up in Brookline. His ancestry dates back to Jonathan Parks, an original settler of Newfane. Roger described his career in agriculture and economics, including working for Senator Jeffords in Washington D.C. and…

Polly grew up in a large family in Newfane Village. She shared fond memories of friends and neighbors--young and old--in the Village, and the special bond with her family. She and her husband, Patsy, ran their store in Newfane for 25 years.

Ellie shared her memories of growing up in South Newfane where her parents owned the General Store from 1935 to 1965. She attended the one room schoolhouse next door, then "graduated" to the two room schoolhouse in Williamsville. Ellie tells of her…