The previous eNews mistakenly had the library monthly meeting scheduled for October 1st. This month’s Pawlet Public Library meeting takes place on October 8th.

Additionally, information about a free health screening event on October 10th has been added. You can scroll down for more information!

 

In this Newsletter (Scroll down for details).
General Election Information
Pawlet Emergency Management
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
Upcoming Town Office Closures
Library Hours
Did you know?
Highway Department — contact information

Upcoming Events & Important Dates
(scroll down toward the end of the newsletter for details)
October 1: Pawlet Select Board Meeting
October 5: Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day
October 5: Roast Pork Dinner
October 8: Pawlet Public Library Monthly Meeting
October 9: Pawlett Historical Society Monthly Meeting
October 10: Free Health Screening Event
October 15: Pawlet Select Board Meeting
October 26: Halloween Parade
October 29: Pawlet Select Board Meeting
November 4: Mettowee School Board Meeting
November 5: Election Day
November 5:  Pawlet Public Library Monthly Meeting
November 12: Pawlet Select Board Meeting
November 13: Pawlett Historical Society Monthly Meeting
November 26: Pawlet Select Board Meeting

General Election information
The detailed information for the upcoming general election is available  HERE.

Pawlet Emergency Management

Stay informed and prepared with the latest updates from Pawlet Emergency Management by liking our Facebook page! Our page serves as a crucial hub for disseminating important announcements, including town-wide emergencies such as road closures, shelter openings, and other critical information. By following us, you ensure that you have instant access to all essential updates, keeping you and your family safe. Like our page today and stay connected with the most current emergency information!

– Bob Morlino

Emergency Management Director

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

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 second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30- 5:30 p.m.  Anyone who needs food help is welcome to come and pick out the items they might need.  Likewise, if someone is unable to get to the church to pick up food, we may be able to deliver needed items.  To request such help , please call the church (802-325-3022) between 3:30 and 4:30 on Food Pantry days  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.

Upcoming Town Clerk Office closures
October 7-10, 2024
October 14, 2024 – Indigenous Peoples Day
November 11, 2024 Veterans Day
November 27-28, 2024 Thanksgiving
December 2-4, 2024
December 23-25, 2024 Christmas
December 31 through January 1, 2025 New Years

Pawlet Public Library hours of operation **Extended to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays**
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?
Vermont’s first radio station, WLAK, sent out its first broadcast out of Bellows Falls on September 4, 1922.

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
— October 1, 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.

— October 5  — Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day
Click HERE for location, time and restrictions.

October 5, 4:30 p.m. — Roast Pork Dinner
The next Roast Pork Dinner is Saturday,  October 5th at the Pawlet Community Church.  Indoor seating starts at 4:30. We welcome everyone, whether you’d like to dine indoors and visit with old friends or order take out. Please call ahead to place any orders to-go at 802-325-3022.  Pick up any time after 4:30.  The church is located at 38 VT Rt 133 in Pawlet.  Please tell your friends! We very much appreciate your support!

— October 8,  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.

— October 9, 7:00 p.m. — Pawlett Historical Society’s Monthly Meeting
Held at Pawlet Public Library. Contact Rose Smith 24 hours in advance if you need to attend via Zoom at 802-645-0306

— October 10. 3:30 – 5:30— Free Health Screening Event
There will be a free health screening event at the Pawlet Community Church. The screening can check blood pressure, blood sugar, blood oxygen and more. Vaccinations will also be available for those interested. More details can be found HERE. 

— October 15, 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.

— October 26, 10:30 a.m — Pawlet Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 26th at 10:30, the parade kicks off outside the library. Children will trick-or-treat at houses and businesses in the area. If residents are not outside, children will not knock on doors.

— October 29, 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.

— November 4, 6:30 p.m. — Mettowee School Board meeting
Taking place at the town hall.

— November 5,  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.

— November 12, 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.

— November 13, 7:00 p.m. — Pawlett Historical Society’s Monthly Meeting
Held at Pawlet Public Library. Contact Rose Smith 24 hours in advance if you need to attend via Zoom at 802-645-0306

— November 26, 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.

 

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