In this Newsletter (Scroll down for details).
Pawlet Little Free Food Cupboard
Pawlet Emergency Team emergency shelter announcement
Town clerk office hours and upcoming closed dates
Library Hours (new as of July 1)
Did you know?
Highway Department — contact information

Upcoming Events & Important Dates
(scroll down toward the end of the newsletter for details)
August 12: Pawlet Library Second Seed Saturdays
August 22: Select Board Meeting
August 28: Planning Commission Meeting
September 5: Public Library Monthly Board Meeting
September 5: Select Board Meeting
September 9: Pawlet Library Second Seed Saturdays
September 11: Mettowee School Board Meeting
September 13: Historical Society May meeting
September 19: Select Board Meeting
September 25: Planning Commission Meeting

Pawlet Little Free Food Cupboard
A heartfelt thanks going out to all who continue to stock the Pawlet Little Free Food Cupboard. In particular, a big shout out to the Mettowee School Girls on the Run team, who donated a large portion of their fundraising money to purchase food and toiletries for those using the Cupboard. This donation has allowed us to supplement donations over the past few months.

Please keep the weather in mind as you make donations, dry foods are a good option with the current heat. Remember to check the expiration dates of items before donating to prevent other volunteers from having to remove and dispose of offerings that are outdated.

If anyone utilizing the donations has ideas for specific products that would be helpful, please pop a note right in the cupboard.

The Little Free Food Cupboard is located on the grounds of the Pawlet Community Church—it’s bright red!  Please take what you need and leave what you can.

Pawlet Emergency Team emergency shelter announcement
The Pawlet Emergency Team is bringing renewed focus to strengthening our program around local emergency sheltering so that we are ready to support our community should the need arise. Both the Mettowee Community School and the West Pawlet Firehouse are identified as options for local shelters that can offer support to those displaced due to property or infrastructure damage, or to those who are not able to meet their basic needs due to a disaster situation.

In the event of a need to open a shelter locally, we would function as a partner shelter with the American Red Cross (ARC), which could provide material support. Communities are responsible for developing their own team of volunteers to staff the shelters and the American Red Cross will provide training for these teams.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a shelter volunteer, please contact Jacki Becker at jackiebbecker@gmail.com, or Bob Morlino at robertm850@aol.com.

Town clerk office hours and upcoming closed dates
Upcoming office closure days:
Monday, September 4: Labor Day
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 12 and 13: VMCTA Conference

Please note: Appointments need to be made ahead of time for land record and genealogical research.

Town Clerk Office hours
Monday:  9:30-3:30
Tuesday: 9:00-3:00
Wednesday:  9:30-3:30
Thursday:  Closed
Friday:  Closed

Pawlet Public Library hours of operation
Sunday – Closed
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 11:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 11:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Curbside service is available by appointment on the days the Library is open. Contact the Library staff at 802-325-3123 or pawletpub@gmail.com.

Did you know?
The Hermit Thrush is the state bird of Vermont. If you haven’t tracked one down yet, you’ll have another month or two before they migrate for the winter. Look for them in forests with clearings (ponds or meadows) close by.

Highway Department
The Town of Pawlet Highway Department requests that citizens do not come to the town garage to contact them. Please phone and leave a message: 802-325-3467

Upcoming Events Details

— August 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Pawlet Library Second Seed Saturdays
The next event happens August 12, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jana Mason will present part three in her series. The third and final presentation will be about seed saving. More info on this event and upcoming events can be found HERE.

— August 22, 7:00 p.m. — Pawlet Select Board Meeting
The agenda for the next meeting will be available HERE. The Board meets every other Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held according to the rules of procedure established by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

— August 28, 7:30 p.m. — Pawlet Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission usually meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 PM; meetings have returned to being held in-person. The agenda for the next monthly meeting will be available on the town website HERE. Meetings are held according to the rules of procedure established by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

— September 5 starting at 6:00 p.m. — Pawlet Public Library Monthly Board Meeting
The Library Board typically meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. The May meeting is an exception. The meetings are open to the public; please contact the library for more information on how to join the meeting at 325-3123.

— September 5, 7:00 p.m. — Pawlet Select Board Meeting
The agenda for the next meeting will be available HERE. The Board meets every other Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held according to the rules of procedure established by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

— September 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Pawlet Library Second Seed Saturdays
Nora Hener presents “Growing Abenaki Crops with Local High School Students.” More info on this event and upcoming events can be found HERE.

— September 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mettowee School Board Meeting
The meeting takes place at the Town Hall.

— September 13, 7:00 — Pawlett Historical Society’s July Meeting
The meeting will be held at the Pawlet Library. Contact Rose Smith at 802-645-0306 if you’d like to attend virtually via Zoom.

— September 19, 7:00 p.m. — Pawlet Select Board Meeting
The agenda for the next meeting will be available HERE. The Board meets every other Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held according to the rules of procedure established by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

— September 25, 7:30 p.m. — Pawlet Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission usually meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 PM; meetings have returned to being held in-person. The agenda for the next monthly meeting will be available on the town website HERE. Meetings are held according to the rules of procedure established by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.

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