“The Arlington Youth Group wishes to thank Front Porch Forum for helping to make our bottle drive such a success. We also thank all who donated bottles and cans for the collection! All proceeds go to assist the Arlington Food Shelf, Second Chance, or toward group t-shirts. Again, thank you.”
• Phil, Arlington FPF
Category Archives: Social Networking
East Montpelier neighbors clothe baby-to-be
Posted on Friday, June 17, 2016 by Michael • 2 comments
“A girl is expecting her first child this summer and has next to nothing. If any one has newborn and up tp 2T, I would appreciate hearing from you. Will pay.”
• Norma, East Montpelier FPF
“I received replies from nine (9) people regarding my request for baby clothes . I have been overwhelmed by the response and so joyful to be able to help this young girl. What did we do before Front Porch Forum? Thank you all.”
• Norma, East Montpelier FPF
Vergennes kids threatened with gun
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
June 13, shortly before 5:00pm, my three oldest boys were outside playing. A vehicle drove past them… and the driver pointed a gun out the window of the car at my children, said something they couldn’t understand, and drove away, up Elm Street and turned onto 22A/Main Street. The boys were scared and ran inside to tell my husband and me. We called the police who came by to speak with them.
Unfortunately, my sons were startled and did not get much information to help figure out who did this. They each confirm that the vehicle was blue and they say it looks like a Suburu but could be mistaken. They are pretty sure two teenage guys were in the car and that it had green, VT plates. But they aren’t sure what direction it headed once it turned onto Main Street. The gun looked to them like a small, black gun.
While I hope that the most likely scenario is that some very cruel, irresponsible guys did this with a fake weapon as a deranged joke, we have no way of knowing who they were or why they did this. Frankly, I am very scared. If you have any knowledge of who this could have been, please call the Vergennes PD to report it.
One of the very best things about living in this small, tight-knit community is the way everyone looks out for each other. Thank you for taking the time to read this post and share any information you may have regarding it with the police.
• Alexandria, Vergennes Front Porch Forum
Garmin unit claimed in Middlesex
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“As I figured, the rightful owner of the turned-in GPS was on the hunt for it and thankful for the return. Again, thank you to the kind citizen who was sincere enough to drop it off at the Highway Garage. It found it’s way back to the rightful owner. It’s great to see that kind of honesty still exists in our genuine little community! Thanks again anonymous citizen!”
• Paul, Road Foreman, Middlesex Front Porch Forum
Randolph FPF produces pallets
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“We asked for pallets and people responded. Our forum is great!”
• Lyn, Randolph Front Porch Forum
Williston electrician recommendations piling up
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“Front Porch Forum is great. I got about a dozen recommendations for an electrician. I contacted the first person recommended, and he came the next day and did a great job. Thanks everyone for your help.”
• Tom, Williston FPF
Ruby the Pug found behind Burt’s Pub in Stowe
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“We found our pug! Thank you to everyone who called with sightings, helped search and checked in on us. We found Ruby in the woods behind Burt’s Pub last night. She is unharmed and had a blast during her 12 hours of freedom. So thankful to live in a community that rallies for their neighbors. My son never knew she was missing, making for a very happy little boy and pup. I appreciate all of you!”
• Ashley, Stowe Front Porch Forum
Encouraging pollinators in East Montpelier
“Several days ago, I posted here about encouraging pollinators in a new meadow space, and received emails from people telling me their pollinator habitat stories, gorgeous photos of bees at work, an invitation to tea, and suggestions for excellent resources. I’m so grateful for each response, and to Front Porch Forum for helping spread pollinator know-how.”
• Karen, East Montpelier FPF
Cute kitten back home in Craftsbury
Posted on Friday, June 10, 2016 by Michael • No comments yet
“Did you lose a kitten? She is a most beautiful white cat with a rust and grey saddle and three black stripes on one front leg… about seven inches long, fairly long hair… but quite boney… appeared on our doorstep last evening. We are feeding her and calling her Amber (please take her before i’m completely in love)… can’t have her inside (allergy)… too sweet for just a barn cat… please call if you’d like to come by and meet her.”
• Carol, Craftsbury FPF
“Kitty is back home… I love Front Porch Forum… had a lovely day with a pretty kitty and now she’s back home.”
• Carol, Craftsbury FPF, next day
Mother and three kids starting over… Middletown Springs neighbors rally to help
Posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 by Michael • 2 comments
“I work for a nonprofit agency, through DCF. We have a single mother with three children trying to start a new life for them in a safe neighborhood. She is doing all the right things, but she has no furniture (including no beds for any of them). If anyone is willing to donate furniture, she absolutely needs 3 twin beds (or mattresses) for the children, and could use a bed for herself, 3 dressers, and a couch. If you know of anyone, who might be able to help, please pass this along ASAP, as she is moving June 1. Thank you!”
• Tasha, Middletown Springs Front Porch Forum
“Dear Neighbors – Thank you so much to all of you who responded to the request for furniture… The response was overwhelming. I was amazed at how kind-hearted so many people are in this community, and in Rutland County. The family’s furnishing needs were met within 24 hours. There was an outpouring of sentiments of love and compassion for this person, who still remains anonymous. Some people were willing to part with things they were still saving. Others, who didn’t have furniture offered things like clothing for the kids, etc. It has been very difficult to respond to each email that came in. Since this family’s needs were met by such a great and timely out-pouring of generosity, in the future, I may post here for others, who are in need of help (especially the children). Thank you again so much for your giving hearts!”
• Tasha, Middletown Springs FPF a few days later
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