Green Mountain Community Fitness in Green Mountain has been given a chunk of change, a cool $5,000 grant from the USA Swimming Foundation. The grant is set to benefit the Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) program at GMCF, making swimming lessons more affordable for adults in the area. Steve Maas, the aquatics director at GMCF, expressed his excitement about the grant, highlighting how it will open up access to essential swim skills for many adults who have never had the chance to learn due to financial constraints.
The ALTS program at GMCF caters to adults of all backgrounds and skill levels, from beginners to those looking to polish their swimming techniques. With the backing of the USA Swimming Foundation, GMCF is poised to reach even more participants and ensure that swimming remains an accessible activity for everyone, regardless of their financial situation. For those interested in diving into the Adult Learn to Swim program at GMCF, registration details can be found on their website.
In another act of generosity, GMCF hosted its First Annual Pickleball Meltdown tournament on April 12 and 13, raising a grand total of $5,280 for the Capstone Fuel Your Neighbors program. The tournament saw fifty pickleball players of varying skill levels compete over a day and a half, all for a good cause. Local sponsors like the Meltdown Cafe in Barre and Dick’s Sporting Goods in Williston, as well as national companies like Paddletek and Pickleball Apes, contributed to the success of the event by providing paddles for a raffle that added to the funds raised for the program.
On the construction front, there was a slight hiccup in the road on State Street in Montpelier. During recent construction work, a sidewalk in front of Positive Pie was displaced, prompting the Montpelier Department of Public Works to step in. The sidewalk was temporarily replaced with gravel after it became unstable due to the construction activities in the area. The ongoing project aims to separate storm and sewer water, diverting storm water away from the city water treatment plant.
As work continues on State Street, Hebert Excavation will be focusing on digging a pit and pouring a concrete slab for the pipe ramming machine starting May 5. However, unexpected woody debris found below the pavement has caused some delays in the project. The city and the construction contractor are working together to address this issue and get the project back on track. Despite the setbacks, the city is determined to push forward and complete the project as efficiently as possible.
So, there you have it, folks! GMCF is making waves with their swimming grant and fundraising efforts, while construction work in Montpelier faces its fair share of challenges. It’s all part of the ongoing hustle and bustle of community life, with each day presenting its own set of obstacles and victories. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in the near future!
