Plainfield Co-op

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

Tofu from Woodstock Foods

01/05/2025

Variety Packs from Sixpoint

01/04/2025

Crystalized Ginger and Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans from Next Organics

01/04/2025

Boost your immune system with our local elderberry syrup and house-made fire cider (in deli case)

01/03/2025

Safety is paramount! Have you checked the condition of your extinguishers? Is a fire blanket available? We have one. Be prepared.

01/03/2025

*SALE* Purchase a sled and receive a free pair of fleece gloves. Color coordination is optional. 🧤

12/31/2024

Our Village location will be closed for New Year's Day.

12/30/2024

12/28/2024

🌲 You can drop off your untreated, unsprayed Christmas trees next to the dumpster at the village store, for goats to eat.🌲

12/27/2024

Welcome Plainfield Co-op's newly hired General Manager! Read more here: https://nfca.coop/enewsdec24/
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12/24/2024

We will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th.

12/23/2024

Our gift table has a selection of local products that make wonderful gifts. Buy local because it’s good! 802 coffee, Farnham maple products, Patrick’s granola, smoked nuts. (Wrapping paper restocked for your convenience)

12/22/2024

Plainfield Co-op

Request for Proposals for the Future Use of the Village Building

153 Main St. Plainfield, VT

Plainfield Co-op Board of Directors is currently soliciting plans/proposals for the purchase and re-use of this building.

Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a submission deadline of February 1, 2025

Questions may be submitted to: [email protected]

Process: This RFP is intended to determine possible future uses for the building and will not be binding. Real estate transactions by the co-op require approval by member vote. Multiple proposals may be accepted for further consideration. Negotiations regarding purchase price and terms will be handled separately.

Background
The Plainfield Co-op has owned and used the former grange hall at 153 Main St. as a retail natural food store for many years. The second story hosts a Community Center that is run by the co-op and community volunteers. After an involved community process, co-op members voted to purchase Plainfield Hardware on Rt. 2 and to move retail operations to this location. The village store building is now available for new uses. The co-op’s current operating plan assumes that the building will be sold and the revenue used to support the new location.

Physical description of the building
153 Main St. is a two-story building with 4,400 square feet of total space, of which approximately 1,200 square feet has been used as retail floor space. There is one bathroom on the first floor. A walk-in cooler and some equipment may convey with the building if desired.

Second floor (current Community Center) consists of a foyer, office and large open room with hardwood flooring.

2023 Property Tax Bill= $3625

Criteria for Selecting a Proposal
1. Proposal must meet the financial needs of the co-op.
2. Future use of the building should meet demonstrated needs of the Plainfield community.
3. Priority may be given to plans that allow for the continued operation of the Community Center.
4. Proposal should not compete with or negatively affect current co-op operations.

Submitting a Proposal:
Email proposal to [email protected]
Your proposal should consist of:
- Narrative description of your plan including timeline.
- Contact information and relevant background of the applicant(s)
- Financing plan for the project