Episode 64 - Paul Carnahan

This episode features Paul Carnahan. Librarian of the Vermont Historical Society (VHS) from 1990 to 2022. Paul  currently serves on Montpelier’s Historic Preservation Commission and the board of the Montpelier Historical Society. He recently became part of Montpelier’s Commission for Recovery and Resiliency, offering a historical perspective on Montpelier, as the Commission envisions a resilient future.Paul worked with Montpelier Alive to create the Bridges of Montpelier slideshow, an amazing presentation about Montpelier’s bridges. Bridges are powerful symbols of connection, transformation, aspiration and overcoming obstacles. This project seeks to alleviate some of the economic and environmental challenges Montpelier has been facing. And mark your calendar for November 16th  as Montpelier Alive lights up our bridges in celebration with the Bridge Illumination Project. Bordertown DescriptionBordertown is an ecomedia project coming to you from the Upper-Winooski watershed in central Vermont. Our goal is to serve as an instrument for relationship building and communication, and to encourage the conversation around resiliency, equity and justice. Our intention is to celebrate life and community - and to help create conditions for all life to thrive.  Links:Montpelier Alive’s “Bridges” ProjectBridges of Montpelier Slide ShowThe Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience Music by Railroad Earth - song in this episode - Grandfather MountainStay InformedSubscribe to Bordertown Email