In this Newsletter (Scroll down for details).
Pawlet Public Library upcoming events
The Pawlet Community Food Cupboard
Community Health June news
Pawlet Emergency Management
Property tax and waste water user fees online payments info
Town clerk office hours and closures
Links for information when the town clerk is not available
Library Hours
Did you know?
Highway Department — contact information

Upcoming Events & Important Dates
(scroll down toward the end of the newsletter for details)
June 23-27 Town Clerk office closed
June 23: BRSU Meeting
June 26: Pawlet Select Board Meeting
June 27: Pawlet Public Library Death Cafe
July 1: Pawlet Public Library Monthly Meeting
July 8: Pawlet Select Board Meeting
July 9: Pawlett Historical Society Monthly Meeting
July 19: Pawlet Public Library Fraud Watch Network Presentation
July 22: Pawlet Select Board Meeting

Pawlet Public Library upcoming events
Death Cafe
Join us June 27th from 4 to 6 pm for an open, respectful, and thoughtful conversation about death and dying – topics we often shy away from but deeply connect us all.

At a Death Cafe, there’s no agenda, no judgement, and no intention of leading anyone to conclusions. Just tea, cake, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming space.

Come as you are. Bring your thoughts, your questions, your curiosity.

Let’s talk about death so we can live more fully! More information available HERE. 

Note: It is worth mentioning that Death Cafe is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting. Death Cafe doesn’t work for folks who, for whatever reason, aren’t able to discuss death comfortably and openly. There are many other resources better set up for this. Thank you.

Fraud Watch Network Presents: Weapons of Fraud
An overview of leading scams, techniques of con artists, and discussion of the steps to take to avoid victimization. Presented by AARP. July 19, 1 pm. 

Lisa May’s Chair Yoga at the Pawlet Public Library
Tuesdays at 11:45. $10 per class payable by cash or check. 

The Pawlet Community Food Cupboard
The Pawlet Community Food Cupboard continues to grow and serve our neighbors in need, twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 3:30-5:30 pm.  We are located in the community room of the Pawlet Community Church and are open and welcoming to all, including those from neighboring communities. 

Those in need of assistance with food will find fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as dairy, proteins, grains and a wide variety of non-perishable items.  The atmosphere is warm and nonjudgemental.

We are also in the process of partnering with Rutland County Health Partners, who will be bringing their Mobile Health Clinic to our site on the second Thursday of each month, hopefully starting  June 12th.  More information will be forthcoming soon.

If you are interested in volunteering or simply learning more about the Food Cupboard or the Mobile Clinic, feel free to stop during our distribution times and meet our team.  

Community Health June news
Do You Know Where to Go for Medical Care?

Summer is here and you’ll want to be outside enjoying the season. It’s important that you, your friends, parents, grandparents and care givers know where to go when someone is sick or injured. 

Unless it’s a life-threatening emergency, contact your primary care provider first.

• Community Health Primary Care https://www.chcrr.org is for illness, wellness visits, monitoring chronic health conditions and following up from hospital visits. For information, call Community Health’s Patient Access Center 802-779-9169.
• Community Health Express Care (https://www.chcrr.org/services/#express-care) offers primary care for minor injuries or illnesses after hours, on weekends, or when your primary care provider is unavailable. Express Care Castleton and Rutland are open 8am-8pm daily, including the weekends.
• Emergency Department is the best place to go when illnesses or injuries are more severe or life threatening. Call 911 for critical situations.

Resources for Mental Health Crisis

• Rutland Mental Health Crisis Line: Call 802-775-1000 or Text 802-214-2553
• Vermont Help Link:   https://vthelplink.org/

Diabetes Support Group Meets 2nd Wednesday in June

Join us the second Wednesday of every month for the Diabetes Support Group.

• 1-2pm in Rutland at the Rutland Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
• 5-6pm in Castleton at Castleton Community Health

Community Health and Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Center have joined together to organize this monthly program in two different locations at two different times.

It’s a no-judgement, no-lecture meeting, driven by you. It’s a place to share your challenges and successes and questions about medication management, continuous glucose monitoring, the new GLP1 drugs, meal planning and exercise options.

Contact our diabetes educators or your Community Health primary care provider or call 802-779-9169 for more information.

Do you have a Community Health Portal?
The Community Health Patient Portal helps you take control of your healthcare. With the portal you can: 

• • Send and receive non-urgent messages
  • Request appointments
  • Request medication refills
  • View test results
  • Print your medical record
  • Notify your provider of changes in your insurance or contact information
  • Review and pay your bill 

Ask your provider or check online for more information about setting up your Community Health patient portal   https://www.chcrr.org/prtient-portal/ 

It’s easy, secure, and convenient! For more information call 802-779-9169.

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

Online Bill Payment
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.

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.

The Town Clerk office will be closed the week of June 23rd. 

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

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?
Some high temperatures are predicted for this week, but not to the level that Vermonters experienced in 1916. That year, temperatures reached a scorching 104 in Woodstock in July and matched that high in August in Middlebury. This week, Pawlet’s high is forecasted to top out at 93. Stay hydrated and take breaks as needed if you’re out in the sun. 

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 & Important Dates****

— June 23 6:30 p.m. — Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union Meeting
6378 VT Route 7A Sunderland, Vermont.

— June 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.

— June 27,  4-6 p.m. — Death Cafe
Join us for an open, respectful, and thoughtful conversation about death and dying – topics we often shy away from but deeply connect us all.

At a Death Cafe, there’s no agenda, no judgement, and no intention of leading anyone to conclusions. Just tea, cake, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming space.

Come as you are. Bring your thoughts, your questions, your curiosity.

Let’s talk about death so we can live more fully! More information available HERE. 

Note: It is worth mentioning that Death Cafe is not a bereavement support or grief counseling setting. Death Cafe doesn’t work for folks who, for whatever reason, aren’t able to discuss death comfortably and openly. There are many other resources better set up for this. Thank you.

— July 1  starting at 6:00 p.m. — Pawlet Public Library Monthly Board Meeting
The Library Board generally meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. The meetings are open to the public; please contact the library for more information on how to join the meeting at 325-3123.

— July 8, 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.

— July 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

— July 19, 1:00 p.m. —Fraud Watch Network Presents: Weapons of Fraud
An overview of leading scams, techniques of con artists, and discussion of the steps to take to avoid victimization. Presented by AARP. The event will take place at the Pawlet Public Library. 

— July 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.

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