The employees were very helpful and informative.......was taken in quickly.....I did have to make…read moresome follow-up visits though.

Amazing! They got me in for my 1st appointment for the application in 1.5 weeks! I just got off the…read morephone with Lesley for my application phone meeting and she was such a pleasure to talk with. Yes, the conversation takes a long time, but she was patient, kind and understanding. I started the call super depressed and spoke about how I am applying due to a suicide attempt. By the end of our 2 hour long application meeting I was smiling and felt inspired to keep going. Thank you Lesley for being you!

Wow! I love visiting libraries and this one was especially pleasant. It is a large comfortable…read moreplace. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Manchester gets a beautiful new library! Bright and airy filled with BOOKS! DVD'S! Audiobooks! It's…read morejust off 7A north of the Rite Aid, keep an eye out for the blue library sign. There's even a cafe at the entrance of the library with free wifi and plenty of seats.

Arlington Vermont. Sort of a quiet town. Except that route 7 and 313 run through it. Some nice…read morehiking in the area. Maybe some fishing - although the Battenkill is completely overfished thanks to it's own popularity. Not a whole heck of a lot to do in the area. Maybe do some hiking. No real good shopping, though. But it's not a bad place to plan your base of operations to attack Vermont. I mean that in the tourist sense. I don't mean you should do harm to Vermont. What's it ever done to you?

Went to the Pittsfield office to solve a simple problem. Agent told me to come back with another…read moredocument, which I did. Another agent told me to fill out and mail in a form, even though I explained my letter said it could be solved in person and the other agent I spoke with told me she could solve the problem with the new doc.. With attitude, the new agent repeated, "Fill out and mail the form!" Tried to fill out the form at home but the one he gave me was outdated and I had to download a current one. Sent it in to Pittsfield as instructed and a month later, still no word. I decided to try the Hudson office. Arrived 1/2 hour before closing, Pleasant young woman solved my problem (with a little help from a colleague) in less than 20 minutes! No forms, no mail and no attitude.

"I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in And stops my mind…read morefrom wandering Where it will go" (Lennon and McCartney) 14,000 years in the making!! The Glacial Potholes in Shelburne Falls, MA have been around since the last Ice Age, which is wild to think about. As the glaciers melted and pulled back, fast moving water and swirling stones basically acted like nature's power tools to carve out around fifty smooth, round potholes in the rock. Now they just sit there staring at you, looking like something left behind by an ancient race of aliens. You can see them by walking along a platform that gives you a great view of the holes, pools of water, and a waterfall. What an awesome example of natural beauty.

Went here with my boyfriend!!…read more I'm from New Hampshire and can be picky about hikes (especially) but I was thoroughly impressed and we had a phenomenal time!!! The hike was lovely and the air as we climbed got a little cooler. Would recommend a jacket (even on a warmer day) and definitely some bug spray... We didn't bring any and were chased by bugs all the way down!

"Lord, I recall my little town Coming home after school…read moreFlying my bike past the gates of the factories" (Simon and Garfunkel) Being my Birthday and Mother's Day, we wanted to enjoy the day with a small trip to a different place with some fun sights. Which brought us to Shelburne Falls in the foothills of northwestern Massachusetts' Berkshire mountains, around 15 miles from the Vermont border. It's a gorgeous little village on the Deerfield River with a definite Bohemian-artsy-counterculture progressive flair that reminded me a lot of Collinsville, CT or Great Barrington, MA. Main Street, Deefield Avenue, Water Street and Bridge Street represent the town's central business district which is loaded with restaurants, vintage shops, new age stuff, and plenty more. We had a blast wandering around town, visited A Heart for Art to pick up a unique wedding card, and stopped at Baked for lattés, a scone, and a macaroon. We walked over to the amazing Glacial Potholes and the Bridge of Flowers, probably the two biggest attractions in town. We caught the Bridge at a bad time, because the flowers were temporarily removed, and in the custody of "foster parents" while the soil in the flower beds was being replaced. The lovely lady at A Heart for Art told us the Bridge should be restored to its intended condition within the week. One of the very cool things we saw in town were the many beautiful mosaic tile murals celebrating local history. These colorful works of art are scattered throughout downtown, so keep your eyes open as you wander around. We fully intend to return to this sweet little village, stroll the Bridge of Flowers in full bloom, and enjoy everything else that Shelburne Falls has to offer.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you…read moreto places from a different time that you won't believe still exist! We have set the dial to the early1900's in Shelburne Falls MA. Shelburne Falls is a historic village in the towns of Shelburne & Buckland in Franklin County, Massachusetts This village looks like it's been plucked out of a novel from a far away time. It's a living & breathing time capsule. Time has indeed been turned backwards here. Instead of reading about history, you can come down to Shelburne Falls & actually be immersed in it & experience it for yourself! Now you can see what life was like a hundred years ago. Here's some of the really Cool Things to See & Do: walking across The Bridge of Flowers, a former trolley bridge that has been transformed into a garden oasis over the Deerfield River open from April through October. Then there's the Glacial Potholes & The Salmon Falls. There is also a Trolley Museum; & The Baker Pharmacy & soda fountain shop that serves ice cream just like they did more than a hundred years ago. There's a diner, some restaurants including pizza shops & a coffee shop. There's Bookstores, a Vintage Clothing store, a newsstand, & a community newspaper called the West County Independent that serves Shelbourne Falls & surrounding communities . They have a grocery store, a natural foods store & a country doctor. They have a Library, an artists' gallery & a Visitor's Center. This is also home to the second oldest bowling alley in America dating back to 1906 . And then there's the Mohawk Trail for hiking & exploring. They've got a lot more to do also but I'll leave that up to you to uncover. Most of the places are all walkable without driving in your car from place to place. And don't forget to stop on by the gift shop nearby called Native Views with souvenirs, Native American Merch, Local Foods & items & a Cool 20 ft tall Indian statue & teepees. Shelburne Falls has 2 listings as a Historic Site. First A 26-acre area has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Shelburne Falls Historic District. Secondly the Odd Fellows' Hall has also been listed on the Register. Because of the vibrant cinematic texture & rich history of the village, Hollywood has fallen in love with Shelburne Falls with lot of movies being filmed here. Here's a list "The Holdovers, Labor Day, Dexter: New Blood, The Judge, Winterbeast Video, Cryptid, The Wych Elm, Fragments of A Ghoulish Mind, Four Pins , The Earth Rejects Him, Fearful Devotion, Hank, American Playhouse Pigeon Feathers Episode. There's lots to do in Shelbourne Falls so you can spend the whole day here. On your traveling adventures, you'll discover that they have quite a few things that are inexpensive & even Free Stuff too including Free Parking! You can see my individual reviews of some of them for more detailed information. What a Really Cool Fun One of a Kind Unique Place! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

As one of our (currently) 433 National Park sites, this one tells the story about why we have…read moreconservation and the story behind the families who have contributed to our conservation efforts. Located just on the edge of town, this park is huge and I would have loved to hike in the back country. Unfortunately we arrived late in the day and only had enough time for a mansion tour and to take a short hike on the 'Jr Ranger Loop'. The house itself is beautiful and I highly recommend stopping in for a tour. Loved chatting with the rangers here.

Last weekend, my wife and I were thrilled to discover that Vermont is home to its very own National…read morePark and it's located right here in Woodstock! As longtime supporters of National Parks, we couldn't wait to experience it for ourselves. Entry to the park is free, though ranger-led tours of the mansion run about $9 per adult. The park's history is absolutely fascinating. It preserves the boyhood home of George Perkins Marsh, a pioneering environmental thinker whose book Man and Nature laid the foundation for conservation in the U.S. Another interesting fact: the park includes the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the country, originally reforested by Frederick Billings as a model of sustainable forestry. We opted for a ranger-led mansion tour (worth every penny), which brought the estate's legacy of stewardship to life through beautifully preserved furnishings, art, and stories of the Marsh, Billings, and Rockefeller families. After the tour, our ranger highly recommended a scenic trail hike. It was an easy, peaceful walk that led us to a lovely lake loop - perfect for stretching our legs and soaking in nature. The trail meandered beneath shady trees and felt like a serene escape from the world. All in all, if you're curious about conservation history or just looking for a peaceful, enriching outing in woodland surroundings, this park is a gem. The blend of free admission, affordable ranger tours, compelling legacy, and gentle trails make it a memorable and meaningful stop in Woodstock.