The mission of the Lawrence Memorial Library is to provide free access to information, services and programs to nurture the intellectual and cultural life of the Bristol community. The library provides enlightening and entertaining materials and serves as a center of learning for children and families.
Jill Krowinski of Burlington was elected Vermont Speaker of the House on January 6th, 2021. She has served in the House since 2012 and was elected as House Majority Leader in 2017. Krowinski has experience working at non-profits and serving on community boards. Jill has served as the Executive Director of Emerge Vermont, an organization…
A statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1974, Vermont Humanities seeks to engage all Vermonters in the world of ideas, foster a culture of thoughtfulness, and inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. A state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Vermont Humanities believes that engagement with the world of ideas, in interaction…
Social Tinkering is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization, based in Rutland Vermont. Their mission is to intentionally grow meaningful social connection to reduce isolation and loneliness and their impacts so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Social Tinkering coordinates with people and organizations regionally and statewide to identify and reduce any barriers that may be preventing…
Phil Baruth currently serves as the Senate President Pro Tempore of the Vermont Senate. He has held a variety of other leadership positions in the chamber since his original election in 2010: four years as Majority Leader (2013-16); four years as Chair of Senate Education (2017-20); and Chair of the Senate Sexual Harrassment Panel (2015-16)….
Lt. Governor John Rodgers is a father, husband, farmer, former legislator, and the 84th Lt. Governor of Vermont. He currently lives on his 200-year-old family farm in Glover, VT with his wife Brenda where he continues to farm with his son. John Rodgers was first elected as the collector of delinquent tax in his hometown…
The Bristol Social Justice Discussion Group meets to learn about different topics that affect our community. Programs include speakers, books and films addressing human rights, discrimination, equity, and access to resources. They seek to create a neighborhood conversation where community members can learn and grow together. Though the group does not take collective action, they…