[HubbardBrook] Incident Yesterday at Pleasant View Farm

[Anthea Lavallee]

Good Evening, Hubbard Brook.

We are writing to inform you of an incident that occurred yesterday evening
between HBRF tenants and a neighbor.  In an effort to course-correct after
making a wrong turn, our tenants turned into a private parking/driveway
near Mirror Lake Road.  This led to a confrontation with the property
owner, who then followed the vehicle back to HBRF property where the
confrontation continued.  The property owner did have a visible firearm,
although he did not draw it and eventually left on his own.

This incident emphasizes the importance of respecting the private property
of our neighbors and also *holding our lines*, with regard to what we will
and will not tolerate.  We can do our parts to promote good neighbor
relations by avoiding private property unless authorized to use it.  That
said, HBRF does not tolerate threatening behavior on our property, and we
are preparing to issue a letter to this specific neighbor, prohibiting his
access going forward.

We can imagine how this incident will cause concern, and we'd like to host
a community conversation related to what happened, the local community
within and beyond Hubbard Brook, and expectations for and from our
neighbors.  If you would like to participate, please contact Dayna De La
Cruz for details.

We all feel terribly sorry that this incident occurred but also truly
thankful that it did not escalate.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with immediate questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Anthea Lavallee, HBRF Executive Director
Dayna De La Cruz, HBRF Community Relations Specialist
Dan Clark, HBRF Facility Manager

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Anthea Lavallee (she/her)
Executive Director
Hubbard Brook Research Foundation
30 Pleasant Street
Woodstock, VT 05091
Office: (802) 432-1042

Alavallee at hubbardbrookfoundation.org
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