VTel

🍔 FREE LUNCH on us! 🌭

We’re celebrating our amazing Neighbors on Wed, Aug 12 (11am-2pm) with a free family cookout at VTel (354 River St, Springfield)!

Stop by for:
✨ Burgers & hotdogs (vegetarian option available)
🎸 Live music
🎁 Prizes (early birds get something special!)
👀 The BIG reveal of our new mascot!

See you there! Drop a 👋 in the comments if you're coming!

7/22/26 10:22am: All services restored.

7/22/26 9:00 am: Line crews have been dispatched and repairs are underway.

7/22/26 3:00 am: Due to a fire in a cable caused from a tree on a power line, VTel fiber optic services, including telephone, internet and TV, in Tinmouth are currently down. Line crews have been dispatched and will begin repairs after the power company makes the area safe to do so. We apologize for any inconvenience and will restore services as quickly as we can when it is safe to do so.

The VTel team had a great time last week at the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Hackers Golf Tournament. 18 other companies and organizations in the local area attended the event ⛳️🏌️‍♂️ ⚪

Nice work, Kaiden! ⚾

HISTORY MADE! Kaiden McCarthy ’26 is the first high schooler from Vermont ever drafted in the top two rounds. Kaiden was chosen 48th overall all by the Atlanta Braves. Vermont Academy and the entire 802 is so proud. Go Braves!

We are thrilled to announce that the Springfield Housing Authority has been awarded $1.2 million through the Community Project Funding (CPF) program, secured through the office of Congresswoman Becca Balint!

This transformational investment will fund the infrastructure needed to move forward with our new workforce housing development off Southridge Street—creating opportunities for the teachers, school staff, and other essential members of our community who keep Springfield strong.

This funding represents an important step toward addressing our region's housing shortage and investing in Springfield's future. By building the infrastructure today, we are laying the foundation for homes that will help attract and retain the workforce our community depends on.

We are incredibly grateful to Congresswoman Becca Balint and her team for recognizing the importance of expanding housing opportunities in rural Vermont and for their partnership in making this project possible.

Together, we're building more than housing—we're building a stronger Springfield.

Happy 4th of July! Here's to a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. Happy Birthday, America! 🗽❤️🤍💙🦅

Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday. If you have a phone repair issue, please call 802-885-9000 and leave a message. For 24/7 technical support, contact us at 802-885-9002.

In observance of America's 250th Birthday, our offices are closed today, Friday, July 3 and tomorrow, Saturday, July 4 and re-open on Monday, July 6. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend.

If you have a phone repair issue, please call 802-885-9000 and leave a message. For 24/7 technical support, contact us at 802-885-9002.

7/2/26 at 12:30pm: All systems restored.

7/2/26 at 9:45am: Phone services have been restored. Our team is still seeing TV issues for subscribers in: Wallingford, Mount Holly, Tinmouth, Wells, Danby, Pawlet, Middletown Springs, Ira and West Rutland.

7/2/26 at 8:48am: This morning's service outage was caused by structural damage to an important routing cable, and our team is actively working on a solution. Issues appear to be centralized in the Wallingford, specifically on Sugar Hill and Butterworth Rd, with pockets of other subscribers throughout our service territory also affected due to this route.

7/2/26 at 8:00am: VTel is aware of an issue with VTel subscribers not being able to receive or make phone calls. We also are receiving reports that some subscribers are not able to access TV services at this time. Our team is actively working on a repair. At this time, an estimated restoration window is not available; however, we will update here as soon as we have more information.

Congrats to VTel Service Technician, Frank, on his recent promotion to 1st Lieutenant at Proctorsville Volunteer Fire Department!

**PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT**

As I become Fire Chief tomorrow July 1, 2026, I am please to announce my first promotions. Each of the following individuals are highly dedicated members of PFD, with extensive training and experience in the fire service. Congratulations to the following individuals on their promotions.

Seth Perry. - Deputy Fire Chief

Chris Marks - 1st Captain

Amy Perry - 2nd Captain

Frank Gould - 1st Lieutenant

Brendan McNamara - 2nd Lieutenant

Congratulations to all of you!!
Chief Bob Glidden Jr

Photo L-R Lt Brendan McNamara, Lt Frank Gould, Capt Amy Perry, Capt Chris Marks, Deputy Chief Seth Perry

🌟 Calling All Small Business Owners! 🌟

Are you dreaming of having your own spot on Main Street in Springfield, Vermont? Now’s your chance to shine! We’re excited to announce the Springfield Incubator Program, starting this September and running through January.

We have room for up to 30 vendors on rotation in this prime location, and we are seeking a diverse array of artisan, craftsman, retail, and food vendors to join us!

How to Apply:
1. Visit [Springfield on the Move](https://www.springfieldonthemove.com/incubator-program).
2. Share your business name, model, and plan.
3. Let us know how we can contact you.

We’ll review applications based on suitability for the space located at 27 Main St., nestled between VRmont Studios and H&R Block.

This is an exciting moment for downtown Springfield! The Incubator Program will foster relationships within the community and provide a pathway for new business owners to thrive. There are no residency restrictions—everyone is welcome to apply!

Join us in building a vibrant and dynamic Main Street in Springfield. Let’s work together to create a better future!

🛍️ Apply now and be part of the change! 🛍️