[MimiS]

I will be working in the Norwich, Vermont area.

Any suggestions regarding renting a house for about a year until we decide which town we will live in?

Norwich is high on our list, as well as the Quechee area.

Any guidance?

[jipsee]

I've heard nothing but good things about Norwich. I just moved to East Thetford, which is about 10 miles north of Norwich. It's a very small town, largely rural but I like it. It is just beautiful here.
Norwich will probably be a bit pricier than the surrounding towns, as its location is so desirable, being right across the river from Hanover. Quechee and Woodstock are very nice towns, but also pricey.
If you have not already, check out the Dartmouth College housing website - it's the most comprehensive listing in the area.
It's at www.dartmouthre.com, click on Upper Valley Rental List, Search for a Rental, and enter your criteria. It looks as if it's going to cost you around $1500-2000 to rent a house. If you can afford that, you'll be fine.
Also there is an organization called Housing Solutions Plus, which was very helpful to me, www.housingsolutionsplus.com. I believe you have to contact them first to get a login name and password, but it didn't cost me anything to register.
I hope this info is helpful to you!

[vter]

Norwich is the most expensive town real-estate wise in the State believe it or not! It's because of it's location across the river from Dartmouth.
For rentals, check out White River Junction/Hartford and over <gasp> NH - Lebanon.
The above poster gave you some great advice.
Welcome!

[MimiS]

Thank you both for your input, I appreciate it and will check out the leads you've given me..... even... yes, NH. :-)

[jipsee]

Lyme, NH is nice, and a short commute to Norwich. There are quite a few other appealing NH towns in the Lebanon/Hanover area.
Good luck!

[MimiS]

Funny that you mention Lyme, that just came up as a town of interest. It looks like an interesting town. Thanks jipsee.