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For more information, visit us at www.hoisingtonvt.com The best of North Bennington, VT! Enjoy the village-- walkable to restaurants, the post office, and Bennington College-- but also country living, with the historicPark-McCullough Mansion and grounds, hiking and cross-country trails, and gravel biking roads, all at your front door. A rare opportunity to purchase thiswelcoming and lovely 1835 Greek Revival farmhouse, renovated in 2011, with a flexible floor plan offering two potential first-floor bedrooms and up to four second-floor bedrooms. Featuring a bright kitchen with windowed breakfast nook, farm sink, quartz countertops, and plenty of pantry space; also a wood-burningfireplace in the living room, and a perfect screened porch for enjoying the sunsets. Around the corner is the Village School, offering a school choice option forelementary grades. The large back yard features perennial gardens, a dog fence and a roomy shed, and includes an adjoining small field enrolled in the NorthBennington conservation fund, for a total of almost two acres. One-car garage with a carport, a paved driveway, and town utilities complete the picture to offeryou the ideal Vermont town and country living!
Listing Agent: Kelley McCarthy
$425,000
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“Quick, friendly, old-fashioned service” Since 1927 Miles Lumber Company, Inc. 178 Chittenden Dr., Arlington, VT 05250
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Why choose Miles Fuels as your heating oil provider? Besides having great service and fair prices: • 3 In-House Service Technicians, Hector Stratton, Rick Sawyer and Paul Fusco, who are also licensed plumbers with over 100 years of experience. We do not train on the job site! • Price Protection - Lock in a price cap but pay less if price goes down! • Fixed Price - Lock into a price and pay that price, no fees, no worries! • Prepayment Plan - We give you a discount to start a prepay budget plan! • 24-Hour Emergency Service for our oil customers! • Service contracts to cover unexpected repairs on your heating system! • Local business with a hardware store in Arlington for 92 years! • “Miles Makes Cent$”, our customer loyalty, cash back program!
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OPEN LETTER TO AMERICA After three months of hearing about “worst case scenarios,” “the new normal,” and listening to Americans criticizing Americans it is refreshing and heartwarming to see all kinds of ordinary citizens coming together to help and inspire one another during a global pandemic. I came to America for economic reasons and fell in love with a warm, optimistic and loving country that offered hope to a young Irish immigrant. For the last 6 years Yankee has taken out full pages in local newspapers to express my gratitude to a country that has provided me so much, while pointing out what some might not notice, especially during these last few weeks.
Team Member Kara, her daughter Naraya and their neighbor Kaylee from the story.
For example, a Springfield covid-19 nurse returns home at midnight after a 12 hour shift to see her home in flames. A Yankee Home team member Kara Mainville steps up to take in the nurse’s daughter who lives on her street, who is now temporarily without a home. The community rallies and comes together to help this family rebuild by generously contributing to their Gofundme page. Americans looking out for Americans. Then there’s the unstoppable, 85 year old Ruth Willemain continuing to push forward with her dream of building Harmony House, a home where people could live out the last few days of their lives with dignity. Part Mother Theresa, part Clint Eastwood she rallied and inspired the many volunteers at great personal risk. She plowed forward with her handmade purple mask, social distancing all the while. I am incredibly honored to be a part of a truly inspirational person’s dream. The local community volunteering and donating their resources during this crisis is a testament to America. Cut off from my homeless friend Jake (theJakeStory.com) for 3 months all the while following Philadelphia death tolls and wondering if he made it. Then a collect call, Jake warning me and my wife Anna not to come down. His explanation of what was going on in his hometown, not knowing it was global, warmed my heart, grounded me and made me count my blessings even more.
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As Yankee Home has grown over the years we have received many calls and letters from these yearly July 4th pontifications, none more poignant than from Jerry Lucey. Now framed in our office, he wrote an impassioned letter reiterating my views of America. He recalls returning from Vietnam and getting spat on while marching down Tremont Street in Boston. This didn’t stop his love of his country. Nor I guess will a pandemic. This immigrant’s view of America remains unchanged. While not perfect, this country we call home is still that optimistic, warm and loving place he set foot on decades ago.
Ger Ronan (President)
Thanks for reading. Thank You America. Happy July 4th, and God bless her as She rebuilds. The wonderful board of Harmony House meeting at Yankee all dedicated to Ruth’s mission.
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WINDOWS • BATH • DOORS • ROOFING • SIDING
* Offer expires 8/15/2020. Financing offer based on approved credit. Green Sky Plan #2531. Subject to credit approval. Applies to new installation of doors, windows, baths, roofing and siding. May not be combined with any other offers. Interest is differed till 2022. Offer not to exceed 10% of total job. Offer must be activated by a Yankee Home design consultant, during the first visit only. Some restrictions apply. M A # 1 6 0 5 8 4 • C T # H I C . 0 6 7 3 9 2 4 • R I # 3 3 3 8 2
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Your Hometown Realtor since 1968
4BR/2BA Ranch style home, newly remodeled kitchen, porch/ deck, landscaped grounds. Solar panel generating electric credits.. Desirable location and neighborhood.
Parcel is an established commercial zone. Area includes Home Depot Center, Hampton Inn, Hannaford Shopping Center, Chilis & several car dealerships. Highly visible.
3bedroom, 1 1/4 bath, in town home with numerous perennial gardens, great yard with shed. Hardwood floors, year old furnace.
$169,900
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Center hall 4-5BR colonial built in the late 1700’s on 40.43 acres... Renovated & upgraded, Two story heated barn/garage/ workshop, gorgeous acreage.
$419,900 Listing Agent: Kelley McCarthy
mountain views. Stone fireplaces, new roof.
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Updated 3Bedroom 3 Bath chalet style home on 3 acres with
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One of a kind, custom built home on 7 acres in Shaftsbury.
Highly visible location on Vermont Route 9.
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths. Gorgeous brick and stone fireplaces.
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Stately Brick Colonial in the Heart of North Bennington. Large 4BR/3BA home, renovated kitchen and master, barn with loft, quaint village location.
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$348,000 Listing Agent: Kelley McCarthy
Kathleen Hoisington - 379-1656 • Kim Warren - (518) 944-4620 • Joyce Scarey - 688-7243 • Suzy Yucht - 688-9314 • Kelley McCarthy - 802-779-4115 Nancy Stagnitti - 518-258-0318 • Tim Corcoran - 688-6279 • Linda McLenithan 802-375-3632 • Lori Hurley - 508-320-9014 • Nancy Woltman - 802-345-8095 • Phil Lewis - 681-5848
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