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Summer is finally here! I’ve been enjoying the blooming trees and flowers, listening to the birds, and hearing the peepers. So many peepers!
We had a fun and successful spring fundraiser last month at the Depths of Discovery Gala. Guests danced to The Grift, enjoyed food from local vendors, competed in our silent auction, and took in the festive décor, including the giant whale on the front lawn. I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to every business and individual who donated their time, resources, talents, funds, and auction items to make my first Bixby Gala such a success. If you missed it this year, don’t worry, you’ll have another chance to enjoy it next spring. We’re already tossing around ideas for next year’s theme!
With mixed emotions, we are also saying goodbye to two amazing employees. Miranda Degreenia, our Community Engagement Manager, has graduated from UVM with her Master of Public Administration and will be moving on to a position with the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Shelby Gagne, our Children and Youth Services Librarian, will be taking on the same role at the Waterbury Public Library. Both women have been integral members of our staff and have raised the bar through their outstanding programming, energy, and service. We wish them all the best as they begin their new adventures.
As an aside, please be patient with us this summer as we work to hire their replacements. It won’t be easy to fill these positions, and we want to take the time needed to find the right fit for our small but mighty staff.
Our heating project continues to make progress. Contractors are wrapping up Phase One this week and next. Phase Two, which includes installing the new radiators, is expected to begin in late August or early September. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about the timeline.
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you at the Bixby!
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