Woodstock is fortunate to have such a beautiful public library, with an extensive collection of books, magazines, papers and other media available to the public.  Be sure to stop in, enjoy and join the library as a member.  Kids are welcome!

The library graces Woodstock’s Green and was built in 1883-1884 and designed by the Wilson Brothers, architects of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Woodstock has always been an unusually literate community: in the early 19th century, private academies, a medical college and reading circles flourished. Five weekly newspapers were published and the new library gave tangible, enduring form to this tradition.

Today, the library is a modern facility that respects its cultural, historical, and architectural histories while providing the best of contemporary library services. It serves the entire Woodstock area. The towns of Woodstock and Bridgewater support the NWPL through tax levies.

Interior of Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock VT

The NWPL is open to the public six days a week, including three evenings. Over the next few years its collection of books and media is expected to double to almost 70,000 offerings. For over one hundred years the NWPL has purchased books and other materials and lent them (or otherwise made them available) to area residents.

Our office is just across the street from this historic Woodstock landmark!

Meet Chad Herrin of Herrin’s Septic Tank Cleaning on-site in Woodstock VT trying to find the septic tank of a failed septic system.  A REALTOR’s job, at least at Snyder Bassette Real Estate Group, isn’t just showing houses and taking listings.  John Bassette interviewed Chad and helped out along the way.

Chad goes on to show us a high-tech way of finding the septic tank with a floating sensor you flush down the toilet.  Bermico piping used to be the “end-all-to-be-all”, now it just needs to come out of the ground and be replaced. It often caves or implodes over time (from the weight of the ground or driving over it).  At that point effluent gets stuck and you have a mess on your hands.

Get it out and put new pipe in. Chad tells us how to find the trouble spots and you can give him a call at 603-448-4139. If it’s broke, FIX IT!

Chris Kebalka from Title Mortgage talks about mortgage financing changes over the past years. John Bassette has used Chris for for much of his NH mortgage financing. Learn about changes and the care necessary to make a good loan happen.

Even a Barnard VT high-end luxury home can be heated with wood! This Vermont estate boasts a state of the art wood fired heating system. Come learn from John Snyder how to keep the mess of wood in the shed and the comfort on maximum levels. Learn about heat exchangers and see how wood can fire your radiant heating system.

Interested in checking out some Barnard VT land for Sale?

Carolyn Kimball manager of Elevation Clothing in downtown Woodstock tells us a little about the Ibex brand and the surprising facts we need to know about wool clothing. Elevation is the largest retail outlet of Ibex clothing and they carry Patagonia as well.  Add a smattering of very tasteful jewelry made by local artisans, and quality furniture and pottery by Shackleton- Thomas, and you have the perfect way to spend an hour or two shopping.  Come to downtown Woodstock VT and join the fun!

After that, stop on by our office and let’s go walk some Woodstock VT land parcels.