November 9, 2013
Remembering Carolyn Memoe By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress @denpubs.com BRANDON „ Former Brandon-area educator and school administrator Carolyn F. Memoe, 74, died Oct. 29, 2013 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 28, 1939 in Rutland, the daughter of Mary and Francis Brown of Brandon. Memoe graduated from Brandon High School and received her Bachelors degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts. She married Chuck Memoe in 1963. They settled in Brandon and remained residents for the rest of her life, raising their three daughters. Memoe was a physical educator and assistant principal at Brandon Elementary School and Neshobe Elementary School for over 30 years. She and her husband celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in August. Memoe was an avid gardener, golfer, bird watcher, and New England sports fan. She was active in Saint MaryÍ s Catholic Church throughout her life and served the community as a volunteer at the Brandon Public Library. She was a member of the Neshobe School Board and Brandon Town Recreation Board. Survivors include her husband, Chuck Memoe of Brandon; her children: Betsy Memoe of Manchester, Jackie Parks and her husband Kevin and grandchildren Maggie and Grace of Essex, Ginny Memoe of Burlington, her brother Tom Brown and his wife Judy of Brandon and her brother CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Localr eal estate sales up; will they continue?
SOUNDS OF AUTUMN
By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY „ According to a report released Oct. 31 by Coldwell Banker Bill Beck Real Estate in Middlebury, real estate sales during the third quarter of 2013 were robust locally. ñ There were 99 sales in Addison County during the third quarter compared with 66 last year for a 50 percent increase for the quarter,î according to the report. ñ Sales were also up in Chittenden County (28 percent), Rutland County (32 percent) and Vermont overall (30 percent).î The report points out that prices overall have remained stable for the past few years. Through the first three quarters of 2013, the report noted, the average sale price was $255,805 which is where it was in 2005. ñ The big question moving forward is whether the market can sustain the current sales price,î the report questioned. ñ Interest rates will certainly have a lot to do with it. Rates have recently increased from 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent and the government continues to subsidize these rates. They will likely rise again in the not too distant future.î
On Sunday, Nov. 17, the Middlebury College Choir will present its annual free fall concert at 3 p.m. in Concert Hall at the Mahaney Center for the Arts on campus. The concert program includes American choral music and works by Middlebury composers, as the choir prepares for a spring tour in Europe. The choir will be conducted by Jeffrey Buettner. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Photo by Brett Simison
Utility receives award for Rutland solar energy
Rutland City Hall was filled with local officials, Green Mt. Power employees and VIPS for news of the utility’s award and solar work in Rutland. Photo by Dave Allaire
RUTLAND „ The Solar Electric Power Association presented Green Mountain Power the 2013 investor-owned Utility of the Year Award last week for its initiative incorporating solar as a cost-effective solution for its customers and for its most recent decision to make Rutland the Solar Capital of New England. ñ Though it is one of the smallest investor-owned utilities in the country, Green Mountain Power has demonstrated a disproportionately large commitment to clean, renewable solar energy, customer choice and the communities it serves,î SEPA President and CEO Julia Hamm said. ñ GMPÍ s recent effort to make Rutland the solar capital of New England is an exercise in clean energy, economic and community development, all rolled into one. It is inspirational to many of us in the solar industry.î GMP President and CEO Mary Powell received the award at SEPAÍ s annual membership meeting in Chicago, where 12,000 solar and utility professionals gathered last week. GMP was selected from among three finalists, and was by far the smallest utility considered for the award. ñ We are thrilled, honored and proud to be selected as SEPAÍ s Utility of the Year,” Powell said. “The work we have done in solar is a huge benefit for all of our customers as it helps drive down the cost of purchasing power during peak times. The work we are doing in Rutland will benefit all of our customers, as lessons learned and experience gained there will help us expand our portfolio of renewable energy statewide, and help customers meet their personal generation needs.î CONTINUED ON PAGE 13