In this Newsletter (Scroll down for details).
Town Meeting Day warning
Mettowee School District annual meeting warning
Flower Brook Watershed flood resiliency – project results summary
Waste Burning Ordinance
Community Health –  January update
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?

Upcoming Events & Important Dates
(scroll down toward the end of the newsletter for details)
February 3: Pawlet Select Board Meeting
February 7 – Pawlett Historical Society event
February 10: Pawlet Public Library Monthly Meeting
February 17 –  Pawlet Select Board Meeting
March 2 – Virtual & In-Person Annual Town Meeting Information Meeting Hybrid
March 3 – Town Meeting Day 

Town Meeting Day warning
The legal voters of the Town of Pawlet are hereby warned and notified to meet Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Mettawee Community School, West Pawlet at 7:00 PM or Virtual Via Zoom to act upon any business not involving voting by Australian Ballot or voting required by law to be done by ballot; said meeting to be adjourned and to reconvene in the Town Hall in said town on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 to vote for Town Officers and to transact any business involving voting by Australian Ballot to begin at 9:00 AM and to close at 7:00 PM. For further information including positions and articles to be voted on, click HERE. 

Mettowee School District Annual Meeting Warning
The Mettowee School District Annual meeting will take place March 1. View the warning for more information HERE. 

Flower Brook Watershed flood resilience – project results summary
A summary of results from the work being done by the Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District was recently shared. You can view the information from their findings HERE. 

Waste Burning Ordinance
The Pawlet Selectboard adopted a waste burning ordinance on December 9, 2025. The ordinance can be viewed HERE. 

Community Health – January Update
Community Health’s Sliding Fee Discount
Regardless of your income or insurance status, Community Health serves all patients within our practices. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay.

If payment in full for your Community Health services is not possible, you can apply for the sliding fee discount program to see if you qualify. Discounts are based on your family size and income for the sliding fee discount program. 

For more information, check our website https://www.chcrr.org/sliding-fee-scale/

Call 802-342-4224 to schedule time to speak with a Patient Navigator about reviewing the available options and setting up a plan to cover the cost of health care for you and your family.

Join the Community Health Family
Are you passionate about health care? Or are you a student seeking a preceptorship, rotation, or clinical experience?

Career opportunities at Community Health include clerical, administrative and clinical roles in primary care, dentistry and behavioral health practices. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for over 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.

Check the website  https://www.chcrr.org/join-our-team and learn about Clinical Training Opportunities and view current job openings on the Career Portal .

Where to Go for Medical Care

Major winter storms can make transportation more difficult due to icy roads.  So, plan ahead. Know the right place to go when illness or injury occurs.

Unless you are experiencing 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.
• 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.
• 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/

Learn more about Community Health at https://www.chcrr.org or call us at call at 802-779-9169.

Tips for Staying Healthy in Winter from Community Health
Viruses pass more easily from person to person indoors, and cold, dry air may weaken resistance. Colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses are more common in colder months. Prevention includes proper handwashing and updating your covid and flu vaccinations.

 

It’s a good time to check with your Community Health primary care provider about vaccines and which ones you and your family need to update. Vaccines aren’t just for children. Seniors should ask about shingles, tetanus, flu, RSV, covid and pneumonia vaccines.

 

Learn more about vaccines https://www.chcrr.org/service/vaccines/ . Talk to your provider for more information, send them a message through the Patient Portal or 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.

Upcoming Town Clerk Office closed dates:
February 16 – Presidents’ Day

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?
January is typically the coldest month of the year for Pawlet with an average low of 13°F. That’s much warmer than the coldest temperature ever recorded in Vermont (-50° recorded in Bloomfield on December 30, 1933). 

 

****Upcoming Events & Important Dates****
— February 3, 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.

— February 7, 1 p.m. —
Viewing of Jay Craven’s film Lost Nation, followed by a Q&A session hosted by Mr. Craven. Taking place at Mettawee Community School (snow date February 8th).

— February 10, 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. – except when that conflicts with Selectboard meetings. The meetings are open to the public; please contact the library for more information on how to join the meeting at 325-3123.

— February 17, 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.

— March 2, 7:00 p.m. Virtual & In-Person Annual Town Meeting Information Meeting Hybrid
Taking place at the Mettawee Community School and via zoom. More information HERE. 

— March 3, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Town Meeting Day
Taking place at the Town Hall. For more information click HERE. 

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