Woodstock celebrates new Mt. Tom star

The Woodstock star sits atop Mount Tom in Woodstock, Vt., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The Woodstock Rotary Club is working to raise $120,000 to replace the wooden structure, which was originally built over 70 years ago, with a new star made of steel. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Published: 10-30-2024 5:31 PM

WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Rotary Club will hold a ceremony to light the new Mt. Tom Star on Sunday.

The gathering will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at Woodstock Inn front garden at 14 the Green.

The group raised around $120,000 to reconstruct the star that sits atop Mt. Tom and is visible from Woodstock Village.

“This stunning steel star, which was funded by community donations last winter, is a symbol of hope and resilience, designed to shine brightly for another 100 years,” according to a news release from the Woodstock Rotary Club.

After the ceremony, the club will host a fundraising gala at the Woodstock Inn for the nearby Thompson Senior Center’s home-delivered meals program. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased by emailing woodstockrotary@woodstockvt.com.