The 183-year-old Pierce House and Store in North Shrewsbury will be getting a facelift, thanks to a historic preservation grant. The Freeman Foundation and Preservation Trust of Vermont are awarding $35,000 for general renovations at the site.
And in nearby Cuttingsville, the Laurel Hall estate has received a $20,000 grant for a new roof on the main house. When that project is finished, the historic home will be open for public viewing.