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WCAX came to Lunenburg and Gilman in October as part of their “Vermont’s Own” series.   In “Lunenburg looks to grow with community revitalization projects”, many of the community projects were discussed including the Gilman Middle School project.   Watch the video: Vermont's Own Lunenburg

On August 11, 2025, the Lunenburg-Gilman Community Trust (LGCT) was represented at the 6th Annual Vermont Community Leadership Summit, hosted by the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD). This annual gathering brings together local leaders, nonprofits, and community organizations from across the state to share ideas and strengthen Vermont’s rural communities through collaboration and innovation. LGCT board member Tina Breault participated as a panelist in a session titl

The Lunenburg-Gilman Community Trust (LGCT) was proud to take part in this year’s Lunenburg Old Home Day, a beloved town tradition that brings together residents and visitors to celebrate community spirit, local history, and small-town charm. Organized by dedicated volunteers and supported by local organizations, the day featured demonstrations, games, food, music, and plenty of opportunities for neighbors to reconnect.

LGCT Treasurer Desmond Brown sharing thoughts on the future of the Gilman Schoolhouse Building LGCT joined forces with the Lunenburg Outdoors: Recreation, Trails, & Tourism (RTT) Task Force and the Community Events, Social Engagement & Recreation (CESER) Task Force to host the first-ever “Hello Summer” celebration at the Fox Field & Forest Outdoor Recreation Area in Gilman. The celebration welcomed residents back to this important community space and invited them to help shap

The Lunenburg-Gilman Community Trust (LGCT) was pleased to take part in this year’s Lunenburg Maple Festival, an annual celebration organized by the Top of the Common Committee and supported by many local organizations and volunteers.

The Caledonian Record recently featured the creation of the Lunenburg-Gilman Community Trust, Inc. (LGCT) — a new nonprofit formed to lead community revitalization efforts in both Lunenburg and Gilman. The Trust was officially established in December after being recognized by the Vermont Secretary of State, and is now working toward securing 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. With this foundation, the organization can pursue funding and partnerships to support projects that strengt

LGCT members Gary Briggs and Tina Breault discussing with attendees at the NEK Together event. NEK Together 2024 (hosted by the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative) was held on November 14 at Burke Mountain Resort. This annual event gives us time and space to celebrate the Kingdom and work together to address its challenges.   Gary Briggs and Tina Breault from LGCT sat on the panel for the session: “The Village Trust Initiative in the NEK”.The panel was moderated by Nicole Gratto

Lunenburg and Gilman were recently featured in the Caledonian Record for being chosen as part of the Village Trust Initiative, a statewide program supporting historic revitalization projects across Vermont. Our community’s proposal to renovate and repurpose the former Gilman Middle School was one of only seven projects selected statewide out of more than 70 applications. The initiative, led by the Preservation Trust of Vermont, the Vermont Council on Rural Development, and t