Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier: The Threat to our Water Sources from Privatization: the East Montpelier springs action— with Carolyn Shapiro and other organizers (plus Freedom and Unity Vermont film segment).

Carolyn Shapiro has initiated, overseen and participated in community projects for over 40 years. When she heard about possible water bottling of spring water in her neighborhood, she helped to organize the community in order to find out more information about the project and to come to a consensus about possible community action. She, her co-leader and community study group helped to pass groundwater protection in East Montpelier as well as gave support to the State’s legislation in making groundwater a public trust. She had been very involved with education, setting up programs to help people become more informed about issues, particularly concerning water. She currently lives in a co-housing community she and her husband initiated. They developed the energy system, the site plan and the process for working positively on the interpersonal aspects of the community. Carolyn is currently on the board of the Barre Historical Society and is the Project Director for bringing back the 1913 wood fired bakery behind the Old Labor Hall in Barre, Vt.

Jan 11, 2025, 9:30 AM to 1 PM

Jan 15, 2025, 7 to 8 PM

Jan 18, 2025, 7 to 8:30 PM