On January 9, Grace Cottage "family member" Arlo Monroe died at age 88. Arlo was well known in the area as longtime headmaster of Leland & Gray Seminary; he was also a talented and popular watercolor artist. During the last years of his life, Arlo was a resident of Stratton House and Grace Cottage, and he continued to paint throughout this time, in an enclosed porch at Grace Cottage, which he converted to a studio.

At the time of his death, Arlo had been organizing an exhibit of his work with his agent, Chris Holden, and it was his wish that this continue as planned. Remembering Arlo, will be at the Townshend Town Hall on Saturday, June 19 from noon until 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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