National Bank of Middlebury donates $25,000 to Howden Hall

National Bank of Middlebury has announced a major donation in support of Howden Hall in Bristol. Pledged in celebration of the bank’s 175thAnniversary (2006), NBM donated its gift of $25,000 upon the recent completion of the renovations to the home of the Bristol Historical Society.
Howden Hall was the subject of a massive restoration project (total project was approximately $120,000) encompassing outside renovations (painting, siding repair, attic insulation), as well as indoor renovations (new boiler, new wiring, new windows, ADA lift for accessibility to both floors, and a complete renovation of the basement to create a modern meeting room with kitchenette).
"The Hall provides a fitting home for the Historical Society,” added G. Kenneth Perine, NBM’s President, “an important institution that reminds us of our roots, and a wonderful, modern meeting space with its completely renovated basement will allow for the community to benefit from this space."
Gerald Heffernan of the Bristol Historical Society thanked National Bank of Middlebury for their substantial gift, “It really helped to ensure that we’d be able to complete the inside renovations,” and added “We’re one of the beneficiaries of having National Bank of Middlebury right here and active in our community.”
left-to-right:George Smith, Gerald Heffernan, Reg Dearborn (Bristol Historical Society); Fred Baser (Howden Hall Restoration Committee); Ed Hanson (Contractor), Sharon Compagna, Joel Bouvier (Bristol Selectboard); Heather Jerome, Caroline Carpenter (National Bank of Middlebury)
left-to-right:Gerald Heffernan (Bristol Historical Society), Heather Jerome (NBM Bristol Office Manager), Caroline Carpenter (NBM Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer)
About National Bank of Middlebury
Based in Middlebury, Vermont, National Bank of Middlebury is the oldest community bank in Vermont and the 11tholdest in America. With its deep-rooted presence in the community and 6 offices in Middlebury, Brandon, Bristol, Hinesburg and Vergennes, NBM is committed to serving all of the financial needs of both individual and business community members.
Source: ational Bank of Middlebury 3.6.2014