In this Newsletter (Scroll down for details).
Pawlet Emergency Management
Spring clean-up
Gearing up for Field Work in Flowerbrook
Links for information when the town clerk is not available
The Pawlet Community Food Shelf
Backyard Burn Reminder
Town of Pawlet now accepts online payments for property tax and waste water user fees
Zoning permits
Town clerk office hours
Library Hours
Did you know?
Highway Department — contact information

Upcoming Events & Important Dates
(scroll down toward the end of the newsletter for details)
May 18: Children’s matinee event at the town library
May 27: Town Offices Closed
May 28: Select Board Meeting
June 3: Mettowee School Board Meeting
June 4: Pawlet Public Library Monthly Meeting
June 11: Select Board Meeting
June 12: Historical Society’s monthly meeting

Pawlet Emergency Management

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– Bob Morlino

Emergency Management Director

 

Spring Clean-Up
For household spring cleaning:

Click HERE to view ANR’s list of all the electronics collection locations in Vermont.  You can take the electronics to any of these locations for FREE. You may have to show proof of identity.

For Outdoor Clean-up and burning:

Burning or Fire Permits: Forest Fire Warden: Dale Decker
Deputy Forest Fire Warden: Dave Hosley

A “Permit to Kindle Fire” is required from the Town Forest Fire Warden or Deputy Town Forest Fire Warden for burning untreated wood, brush, weeds, or grass, unless there is 200 feet of separation from the burn site and any flammable materials or there is snow on the site.

A person is not required to have a permit for a campfire (any fire for cooking or warming) on their own land.

Forest Fire Warden Dale Decker
1951 Route 133
Pawlet, VT 05761
(h)802-325-3721
(w)802-325-3467
(c)802-342-7423

Deputy Forest Fire Warden David Hosley
2391 Route 153
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(h)802-645-0158
(c)802-558-6450
email: wp5801@aol.com

Gearing up for Field Work in Flowerbrook
Now that spring is here, Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District (PMNRCD) and Fitzgerald Environmental Associates (FEA) will begin fieldwork for the Flower Brook Floodplain Function and Flood Resilience Assessment: a watershed-wide flood protection project that’s three years in the making. Click HERE to read more.

Links for information when Town Clerk is not available:

**All land record recordings from 10/2013 to present are entered into the COTT Online System:
https://cotthosting.com/vtportal/user/login.aspx

Online maps & Assessor’s cards:

http://www.caigisonline.com/pawletvt/

Certified copies of Birth & Death can be procured from any town clerk in the state or online at

https://www.healthvermont.gov/stats/vital-records

The Pawlet Community Food Shelf
The Pawlet Community Food Shelf is undergoing some changes that we hope will help to make it more accessible and easy for anyone who might need some help with food items to receive that help.  Currently, the Food Shelf is open on the third Thursday of the month from 3- 6 p.m.   Anyone is able to come and pick out items they might need.  On days when the Food Pantry is open, if someone is unable to get to the church to pick up food, we may be able to deliver needed items.  To request delivery, call the Church (802.325.3022) between 3 and 4 p.m. and arrangements will be made.   For emergency food assistance, call the Town Office (802.325.3309).

Backyard Burn Reminder
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation issued a press release providing guidelines for “backyard open burns” of brush, deadwood and tree cuttings. The release can be read HERE.

Town of Pawlet now accepts online payments for property tax and waste water user fees
The Town of Pawlet is happy to announce that we are now able to accept credit card and Electronic Checks for Property Tax and Waste Water User Fee Payments. Click HERE to get started with a payment or call Julie at 802-325-3309 ext. 2.

Zoning Permits
A permit is required for storage boxes and shipping containers. They are considered structures and subject to the same Zoning By-Laws as a building. If you have a storage box/shipping container on your property you must apply for a permit. An exemption is allowed if being used as temporary storage for less than one year. Questions? Contact pawletzoning@vermontel.net

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

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

Pawlet Public Library hours of operation
Sunday – Closed
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 11:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 11:00am – 8:00pm
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?
With the warm weather finally here, invasives are everywhere. In addition to garlic mustard, which is easy to weed (and tasty), jumping worms are another challenge. Both garlic mustard and jumping worms pose substantial threats to Vermont woods and meadows. Learn more about the jumping worm HERE.

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

— May 18, 12 – 2 p.m. — Children’s matinee event at the town library
Movie matinee for kids at the town library. Refreshments provided!

— May 27 – Town Offices closed in observation of Memorial Day

— May 28, 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.

— June 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mettowee School Board Meeting
The monthly meeting will be held at the Town Hall auditorium.

— June 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. — Pawlet Public Library Monthly Board Meeting
The Library Board typically meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30 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.

— June 11, 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.

— June 12, 7:00 — Pawlett Historical Society’s Monthly Meeting
The meeting will be held via zoom. Contact Rose Smith at 802-645-0306 if you’d like to attend virtually via Zoom.

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