[New in Vermont]

I'm looking for advice/info on Barre from someone who lives/has lived here. I've been here 2 months and hear lots of negatives from non-residents, so I'd like some insight from others with experience here. Thanks!

[vter]

Sorry...don't live there.
IMO, Barre just seems to have a big bullseye hanging over hit that says "hit me here"!. Lots of bad stuff keeps happening there....the recent floods. Problems with violence. The drowning of some kids a few years back as well as a fatal fire here and there.
Barre has lots of potential IMO. Good downtown with nice architecture. The Hope Cemetary and Rock of Ages are something to see.

[chaz longue]

I always enjoy visiting Barre.
I keep promising myself I'll visit The Old Labor Hall one day soon - Barre provides small yet fascinating footnotes in the history of Labor in the USA.

There's a lot about this on the www.

In 1912 the "bread and roses strike" in Lawrence KS began to turn violent, and striking families sent 35 children to Barre VT to escape the possibility of harm.

The Barre Opera House has terrific performing arts offerings every year.

I have a client in Barre who I'm going to have breakfast with Saturday. If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to ask him on Saturday...

David Beckett