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The Role of the Foundation in GraftonThe Windham Foundation is an integral part of the Grafton community, as are all the businesses in Grafton. The Foundation is the largest employer in Grafton; in all, it employs approximately 100 people.
Although not involved in town government, the Windham Foundation has funded a number of local improvements incuding a hydrant system, underground power lines, landscaping, and shade tree plantings and several highway projects. The Foundation aided the town in building a new elementary school through donations of land and financial assistance. |
A number of local businesses are owned and operated by the Windham Foundation: The Old Tavern, the Grafton Village Cheese Company and the Grafton Village Nursery. The Grafton Village Garage, Gallery North Star, Grafton Seasons, Hunter Gallery of Fine Art, Hunter Artworks, Grafton Village Store, Southern Vermont Museum of Mining & Minerals and Idyll Acres Farm are independent businesses operating in buildings owned by the Windham Foundation.