The News Project Podcast 05.16.23 – Celltower – Hildene Lincoln Hall – Vermont Flannel – Wilimington Strong

Title: Cell Tower Proposal Gets Negative Reception A proposal to build a 140-foot tall cell tower near downtown Manchester got a chilly reception at a public meeting held on May 2. But the concept may be modified, and the state’s Public Utility Commission will be the final determinant. Title: Lincoln Hall Launched A ceremony marking the foundation of Lincoln Hall, which when finished in May, 2024, will be an event space for Hildene’s educational and special events, was held on Monday, May 8. Title: Cutting The ‘Flibbon’ Vermont Flannel and Vermont Teddy Bear have opened a new store in Manchester to partner with selling their wares. Title: wilmington Strong Wilmington was badly flooded by Tropical Storm Irene back in August 2011, but like other resilient communities, came back from the disaster. We continue our series on communities that bounce back from adversity, economic, natural disaster, or otherwise, and how that happens.