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Christie Sternbach-Feist
802-229-4076
CFeistOTR@comcast.net
Ken
Matzner
Anni Campbell
802-223-0379
n9gih@juno.com
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About Montpelier, Vermont
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Montpelier, Vermont, is the smallest state
capitol in the nation. The city of 8,000 is centrally located
on Interstate 89 in the Winooski River Valley. With historic
neighborhoods, a handsome capitol building, a small, busy
shopping area, and generous parks, all nestled amid the
beautiful mountains and hills of Vermont, Montpelier is
a wonderful place to live.
The city
was chartered in 1781 as a grant to settlers from Massachusetts.
It was probably named for the French town of Montpellier,
in part because of widespread appreciation felt at the time
for France's aid in the American Revolution. Because of
its central location, Montpelier was chosen as the seat
of the state legislature in 1805, and the first State House
was built.
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Vermont's capitol building on State
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Today,
government is the biggest employer in town, with insurance in
second place. As well, Montpelier's highly-educated population,
excellent schools, and splendid quality of life have attracted
diverse small businesses.
The following
passages are taken from the city's website; those of us who live
in or near Montpelier can testify that they are true:
Downtown shopping district
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"Despite its
relatively small population, Montpelier offers amenities similar
to larger cities due to the large influx of people during the
work day, its strong economic base, and its role as the seat
of state government. Its location in the Winooski River Valley
contributes to a setting where the State House and surrounding
historic neighborhoods are framed by wooded hillsides. |
"No other state capital
in the country is as surrounded by historic residential neighborhoods
and as accessible to its citizens as Monptelier. Likewise, Montpelier's
local government is highly accessible to citizens.
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"Montpelier
is a compact, walkable city with sidewalks, bike paths, and
trails. A thriving arts and cultural niche help sustain a
remarkable number and diversity of restaurants to enjoy. Montpelier
has four independently-owned book stores and four independently-owned
music stores. The city's thriving downtown is also the largest
single National Register for Historic Places District in Vermont."
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Inn on Main Street
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"Montpelier and the Central
Vermont area offer a large variety of recreational opportunities,
including many nationally renowned ski resorts and state and
private forest areas within a short drive from town.
"In
February 2004, Montpelier was named among the top 10 best
places to do business in the country."
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The site of
Montpelier Cohousing is just 1.5 miles from the intersection
of State Street and Main Street, the very center of town.
(Click
here for a map of Montpelier; our site
is in the blue circle, toward the upper right of map.)
Visit
the City of Montpelier website
for lots more information about this great place to live.
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Residential street in Montpelier
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