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“Glad to be a Vermonter, where good neighbors are the rule rather than the exception”

Posted on Monday, January 16, 2017 by • No comments yet

“I received a large number of responses to my ‘looking for a house’ posting. I am in the process of reading each one and plan on thanking the senders individually. But in case someone falls through the cracks of my responding, I want to offer this public THANK YOU. I love how responsive and supportive the community is. It’s things like this — along with reading about a person losing her credit card AND someone turning that same credit card into the police station in that same FPF issue — that make me glad to be a Vermonter, where good neighbors are the rule rather than the exception.”
• JD, Montpelier FPF

50+ sisterhood forming in Lamoille County

Posted on Monday, January 16, 2017 by • No comments yet

“After reading about the crafters group (I’m not a crafty), I was wondering if there are neighbors out there who would be interested in a social group for people age 50 and up for getting together once a month for a book club, a dinner, a movie, walking, coffee, etc. I’m busy working all the time and figured I need some balance in my life in the new year! Don’t be shy. Just email.”
• Gabriele, Morrisville FPF

“Our 50+ social group is up and running. We had a wonderful, very diverse evening of sisterhood last night with many more to come! This would not have been possible without Front Porch Forum. A big THANK YOU to FPF from all the fantastic women in our new group.”
• Gabriele, Morrisville FPF, week later

Many Vermonters use FPF to turn online social networking into real-world groups of friends and neighbors.  Give it a try in your town.

Increased break-ins? Rally neighbors to keep watch

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 by • No comments yet

“Just want to let people know that in Williamstown we are having break-ins. If you see or hear anything, please call police. This seems to be getting out of hand, so as a community we need to keep watch over our neighbors. If something doesn’t look right, call… especially when you know people are away and for the elderly who are home alone.”
• Donna, Williamstown Front Porch Forum

Many communities across Vermont use their local FPFs as a kind of neighborhood watch.  When break-ins, vandalism and other crime intrudes on your community, in addition to contacting police, post to your FPF to keep your neighbors informed.

Morrisville neighbors “never disappoint” when asked for help

Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 by • No comments yet

“I’m always blown away by the responses and never disappointed when I post to Front Porch Forum! Thank you, neighbors, for the many house cleaner recommendations! We have quite a list to sift through and will be reaching out shortly to find the right fit for our family. Well and warm wishes for 2017!”
• Lisa, Morrisville FPF

Need a local recommendation?  Ask neighbors on your FPF today.

Tip from neighbor and two-hour chase brings ducks on the lam home to Huntington

Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2016 by • No comments yet

“Thanks to everyone who emailed me about our four missing ducks. A tip from one of you brought us to the pond/pine tree where they were hanging out. After a couple of long hours chasing them around looking like a bunch of idiots, they are back home (with their wings clipped). Thanks, neighbors!”
• Amanda, Huntington FPF

Quack!  Missing an animal or pet of any kind?  Ask neighbors for tips on Front Porch Forum.

Grateful for Randolph neighbor’s expression of gratitude

Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2016 by • No comments yet

“When I saw the headline “Gratitude” I felt warmed. Just to know that another Front Porch Forum member is feeling gratitude for this forum, and for all the aspects of community that promote a better life around here, feels good. And to be reminded of the need to express and receive the warmth that accompanies gratitude is a helpful thing. So, thanks for the good vibes, Nancy! Happy New Year!”
• Josie, Randolph FPF

What are you grateful for today?  Share with your neighbors on FrontPorchForum.com.

Montpelier grocery clerk’s Christmas Eve kindness

Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 by • No comments yet

“On Christmas Eve, my friend dropped her cell phone at Shaw’s shortly before they closed early for the holiday. A young man, who is a Shaw’s employee, found it and hung around in the empty parking lot until she could retrieve it. He waited for a bit for her to arrive. She didn’t get his name… and he refused any tip. Kudos to this young man for his kindness to a stranger. He made it possible for my friend (who heavily relies on her cell phone) to have a Merry Christmas.”
• Joanne, Montpelier FPF

Good deeds in your neighborhood?  Share on your Front Porch Forum.

Burton jacket missing from Nectars… stolen or honest mistake?

Posted on Friday, December 23, 2016 by • No comments yet

“My green Burton jacket was taken from Dead Set at Nectars last night. I’m sure it was an innocent mistake but if anyone found it please please please let me know! My only Saab key was in it and I will not be able to drive to my family’s house for Christmas without it.”
• Kelsey, Old North End neighborhood Front Porch Forum in Burlington

“The person who accidentally took my jacket saw my FPF posting and will be returning it to Nectars! Best case scenario; I am so grateful. Thank you to everyone who reached out with tips and advice! Special shoutout to Rain at Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime. He contacted me and was super helpful in exploring possible solutions. Thanks to this lovely community, it looks like I’ll be making it home for Christmas! And yes, I will be getting a spare copy of my key immediately.”
• Kelsey, Old North End FPF, next day

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