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Department of Libraries Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Barre, Vermont—The Vermont Department of Libraries held a ribbon cutting at the ABLE Library on Friday, October 19, 2018 for their new office space.
The project, a renovation of the former Spaulding School (which also houses the Vermont History Center), into offices and work space for the Vermont Public Library, was planned, designed and constructed by Bread Loaf Corporation. The project was completed on schedule and under budget, resulting in additional funds for the client, which helped them to purchase furnishings and undertake some additional exterior work on the building.
Project challenges included structural reinforcing on the existing building to carry the additional loads of book stacks and library storage. This work was completed around the Vermont History Center archive space, which are full of historical artifacts and artwork. The collection had to be protected and relocated during the installation of large steel beams within the space, and temperature and humidity were monitored to ensure that proper conditions were maintained in these space.
The design and construction team worked closely with the Vermont History Center staff, and the Vermont State Library staff to coordinate work and ensure an understanding of the needs for the renovation of the space, which include an active lending library for blind and handicapped readers, online resources, and resources for children and teens. The project also improved the building’s area of refuge system, which had fallen behind modern standards in public buildings.
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Ronald A. Mainelli Memorial Scholarship
Middlebury, Vermont—Bread Loaf Corporation has awarded Krystian Lyle Gombosi, with the Ronald A. Mainelli Memorial Scholarship. The Mainelli Scholarship assists a student in preparation for a career in architecture or engineering in the construction industry. Established in 1984,...
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Bread Loaf Corporation Honored for Outstanding Work in the Construction Industry
Pictured from Left to Right: Glenn Lavoie, AGC/VT President; John Johnston, Vice President of MEP Services, BLC; Fed Bellucci, Vice President of Estimating, BLC; John Dale, Architect, BLC; Rob Zimmerman, Senior Estimator, BLC; Mike McLaughlin, President, BLC;...
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Walker Farm Theater Unveiled for Large, Excited Crowd
Bruce Frauman
At noon on Friday the new barn-red building behind the old barns, silos and farmhouse at the intersection of Route 100 and the Andover Road in Weston stood silent and empty. But by noon on Saturday, Sept. 23, the new...
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Weston Playhouse Set to Open $6.3 million Second Home
Kevin O'Connor
WESTON—Once upon a time Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney only had to see a barn to start shouting “let’s put on a show!” The Weston Playhouse, set to open a $6.3 million second stage and community center...
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Helen Porter Rehab, ARCH Rooms To Be Upgraded
John Flowers
THIS IMAGE SHOWS the suggested interior of one of the new Addison Respite Care Home (ARCH) rooms that are part of a planned $850,000 renovation project at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. The project, which will include major...
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Upper Valley Aquatic Center Completes $4 Million Renovation
Stuart Kaufman
Vermont Business Magazine At the corner of I-89 and I-91 in White River Junction is a modern looking structure that looks something like what NASA might build. In fact it’s a pool; a very big pool with 11...
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Stowe Electric Makes Home Improvements
Caleigh Cross
The Stowe Electric Department wants to stop paying rent and move into a home of its own. That could happen in 2019 if all goes well, says Ellen Burt, the department’s general manager. Stowe Electric Department has bought 4.5...
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Upper Valley Waldorf School
Quechee, Vermont—On a seasonably warm afternoon, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 19, 2017 at the Upper Valley Waldorf School to celebrate the school’s addition and renovations project. Board members, parents, teachers, administrators and community members gathered...
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