The community of Fairlee voted through a public bond to restore the town’s auditorium, located on the second floor of the Fairlee Town Hall. Following a renovation that addressed accessibility issues, including the installation of an elevator, the auditorium was reopened for public use on July 28, 2018.

In order to reach its full potential for use as a community and performance center, the auditorium needs to be outfitted with various production equipment. Specifically, there are three major systems needed:

  1. Sound equipment – speakers, microphones, and associated equipment for use in concerts, lectures, dances, town meeting, and other events
  2. Projection equipment – a projector and screen for use in displaying charts, slides, photos, and other information during presentations, and for showing films
  3. Lighting equipment – appropriate stage lighting and spotlights that can be controlled during concerts, theatrical events, and other presentations

Below is an update on the status of these projects.
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LIGHTING

Estimated amount needed to complete project: $35,000
Actual final project cost: $29,780.80

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System installed July 2021

Thank you to all the lighting project donors:

  • Vermont Arts Council (2020 Cultural Facilities Grant)
  • Donald Weaver
  • Anonymous
  • The Lake Morey Foundation
  • Lynne Fitzhugh
  • Cami Buster
  • Patty Armstrong & Frederick Perkins
  • Frank Feist
  • Jeff Soyer

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SOUND

Estimated amount needed to complete project: $28,000
Actual final project cost: $29,796.85

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System installed April 2019

Thank you to all the sound project donors:

  • Vermont Arts Council (2019 Cultural Facilities Grant)
  • The Lake Morey Foundation
  • Donald Weaver
  • Catherine McGrath
  • William & Lynne Fitzhugh
  • Smith & Virginia Reed
  • Denis Lambert & Elizabeth Wilson
  • Route 5 Farm
  • Barbara Lantery
  • Matt Jung

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PROJECTION

Estimated amount needed to complete project: $14,000
Actual final project cost: $17,195.98

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System installed November 2019

Thank you to all the projection project donors:

  • Anonymous
  • The Couch Foundation
  • The Lake Morey Foundation
  • Donald Weaver
  • Catherine McGrath
  • William & Lynne Fitzhugh
  • Christopher & Beth Baine
  • Smith & Virginia Reed
  • Denis Lambert & Elizabeth Wilson

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