We’re definitely in summer mode here at Bugbee! July was busier than ever and we’re now gearing up for the second annual Bugbee Games. There are a few new events this year and I can’t wait to see everyone out and about at the different venues having fun and meeting new people.
I’m looking forward to the discussion on August 6 about the “Community University” idea. Recently I met with Ben Fletcher from the Upper Valley Food Co-op across the street. We were talking about how much collective experience is in the dining room at Bugbee just during an average lunch time. Little did I know, Ben has been working in the background to help provide a platform for community members to share their experience with others. Come hear all about it and bring your ideas! Would you want to teach a class? Something you’d like to learn about? And how do we make it easy for people to participate?
I am also looking forward to convening with the Town of Hartford’s Bugbee Building Committee. This group, which is a mix of Bugbee people, Town employees, and community members, will advise the Hartford Selectboard on next steps related to capital improvements on this facility. I am glad to see things move forward—this building is so well-used and well-loved, it is worth considering how to fix things up and to what extent with the resources available.
In the meantime, enjoy the sun, stay hydrated, and see you at Bugbee!
Mark Bradley
Executive Director