Sandisfield Times - Arts Center Opens the Season June 2025

The Sandisfield Times
Arts Center Opens the Season Six Local Heroes Honored
By Hilde Weisert Published June 1, 2025.

image of the Sandisfield Local Heroes.
Local Heroes: From left, Mary Bredenfoerder, Bill Price, Linda Riiska, Nina Carr, Jean Atwater-Williams, Zoe Nelson.

Sandisfield is blessed with many local heroes.

On Saturday, May 31, six of them were recognized for their contributions to the Town, individuals who make a significant and positive impact on the community through their actions, dedication, or volunteer work, often without seeking recognition.

We'd like to make this an annual event. This year we honored Mary Bredenfoerder, Public Safety Officer; Zoe Marinelli Nelson, co-owner of Looking Glass Gardens and former EMT; Bill Price, editor of The Sandisfield Times; Linda Riiska, COA leader and supporter; and two unsuspecting recipients, Nina Carr, who knows everyone in Town, and Jean Atwater- Williams, who is supervising the Art Center's renovation. Each received a framed award and a gift certificate to the Farmington River Store.

image of the Sandisfield Arts Center Gallery.
The reception in honor of the refurbished, shining downstairs gallery.
Photos: The Sandisfield Times

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