Bill's Lumber

This 45-minute documentary captures the final chapter of the Bills family’s beloved 86-year-old sawmill in Wardsboro, Vermont. Filmmaker Theresa Maggio follows octogenarian brothers Alan and Everett Bills, along with their niece and co-owner Debbie Bills Bauer, as they say goodbye to the mill their father, Melbourne Bills, built in 1936.

With warmth, humor, and resilience, Alan and Everett recount stories of growing up on “Bills Hill”—tales of fire, flood, and family life in rural Vermont. Filmed during the summer and fall of 2023, the documentary chronicles the mill’s demolition, the end of an era, and the spirit that lives on through the Bills family.

Already drawing sold-out crowds across the West River Valley, the film has touched hearts and sparked memories. Audience members have called it a “gift,” praising its emotional depth and historical importance.

Join us for a screening and Q&A with Alan and Everett—two local legends whose stories will stay with you long after the credits roll.

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