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Table of Contents
Chamber of Commerce..... 24 Government...................... 7 Services......................... 13
Churches........................ 10 Index of Advertisers........... 3 Schools.......................... 12
Dates To Remember......... 16 Organizations................. 18 State Offices.................... 6
Emergency Services.......... 4 Recreation..................... 21
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802-265-3012 802-287-9211
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Foreign & Domestic
Take our unique Visit our Historical Museums on the East Poultney Green
“Poultney Audio Melodeon Factory – 1849
Walking & Union Academy School – 1791
Driving Tours” East Poultney Schoolhouse - 1896
available free online or on CD Open July through September • Sundays 1-4 PM
Watch our new DVD Genealogical Research
“A Tour of Historical Photography & collections
Two Villages: Programs and lectures
Poultney Village” East Poultney Day - Aug 8th
poultneyhistoricalsociety.org ~ 802.287.5252
PO Box 605, East Poultney, VT 05741
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Index of advertisers
ARTS & EDUCATION FUEL/HEATING OIL PET CARE
Stone Valley Arts...........................................4 Lake Champlain Coal Co ...........................31 Happy Paws Doggy Day Care ....................37
Sam’s U-Save Fuel .......................................4
AUTOMOTIVE REAL ESTATE
Fair Haven Motors ......................................28 FUNERAL SERVICES Bird Real Estate ............................................7
Fair Haven/Poultney Auto Supply ................2 Durfee Funeral Home .................................39 Lakes & Homes Real Estate
Harold W. Wescott Inc.................................17 Ducharme Funeral Home ............................28 ........................................... Inside Back Cover
Precision Auto Body ....................................6 Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home.............28 & 36 Lakeside Realty ...........................................34
Pro Cycle ....................................................27
Riverside Motors ........................................13 HAIR SALONS RESTAURANTS/EATERIES
Sam’s Service Center ....................................4 Marcie’s Hair Studio....................................17 East Poultney General Store ........................17
Turunen Truck & Equipment Repair .............9 Kinder Way Café .........................................29
York Coach Works .....................................27 HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES Perry’s Main Street Eatery ..........................18
York Street Auto ..........................................37 Donna P. Johnson Physical Therapy ..........20 Poppy’s Place ..............................................17
Misty Heather Morn ....................................34 Poultney House of Pizza ............................12
BANKING/FINANCIAL Rutland County Free Clinic .........................16 Sugar & Spice Restaurant ..........................24
JPW Accounting Services ...........................21 TAPS Tavern .................................................2
Mary Hollister CPA PC ...............................23 INSURANCE
TD Bank ......................................................36 Kinney Pike Insurance...................................1 RETAIL
The Durkee Agency .....................................25 Aubuchon Hardware....................................29
BINGO Carl Durfee’s Store ......................................28
Modern Woodman of America ....................15 LANDSCAPING East Poultney General Store .......................17
Forever Green Landscaping .........Back Cover Everyday Flowers .......................................17
CHURCHES Green’s Sugarhouse ...................................10
Poultney United Methodist Church .............30 LAUNDROMATS Hermit Hill Books ......................................17
Poultney Laundromat .................................16 Howlin’ Mouse Record Shop ......................29
CONSTRUCTION & Mike’s Country Store...................................24
HOME SERVICES LAWYERS MMA Guns .................................................28
A-1 Sewer & Drain Service .........................33 DeBonis, Wright & Carris P.C. ...................13 Pro Cycle ....................................................27
Bruso’s Vinyl Siding....................................29 Sugar & Spice Restaurant & Gift Shop .......24
Forever Green Landscaping LODGING The Emporium Tobacco & Gift Shop .........29
& Excavation ...............................Back Cover Bentley House Bed & Breakfast ..................20 The Stovery .................................................32
Goldenbrook Construction, Inc. .................17 Panorama Motel..........................................30 Williams Hardware, Inc. ..............................12
Parker Water Wells ......................................10
The Carpet King of VT ................................31 MANUFACTURING STORAGE
Williams Hardware, Inc. .............................12 Saint-Gobain ..............................................35 Poultney Valley Storage, Inc. .......................9
FARM EQUIPMENT/TRACTORS ORGANIZATIONS TRANSPORTATION
Moore’s Corners Inc....................................32 American Legion Post 49 ............................11 The Bus .......................................................19
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce .........28
FLORAL SHOPS Poultney Chamber of
Everyday Flowers ........................................17 Commerce ...............Inside Front Cover, 40
Gardens n’ Bloom .......................................18 Poultney Downtown Revitalization ................5
Poultney Historical Society .......................... 2
Poultney Rotary Club .................................27
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Emergency Services
Fire & Rescue Law Enforcement Hospitals/Medical
Regional Ambulance Service
275 Stratton Road
Poultney Rescue Squad Rutland, Vt.
FBI Castleton Family Business: 773-1746
409 Route 30S 2 South Main St., Rutland Vt. Health Center
Non-Emergency: 287-5575 Emergency: 911
Office: 773-6455 275 Route 30 The Service provides “Medic
The Rescue Squad is licensed at Fax: 773-2733 Bomoseen, Vt.
the highest level — paramedic. One,” one of its seven advanced
468-5641 life support-equipped ambulances
Each level of certification (EMT, Rutland County Sheriff’s
EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic) Mettowee Valley to ensure that incoming patients
Department:
must obtain continuing education Family Health Center get life support when needed.
Sheriff Stephen Benard
credits every year in order to Route 149
88 Grove St. Vermont Poison
maintain their levels of certifica- West Pawlet, Vt.
Rutland, Vt. Control Center:
tion. 645-0580
775-8002 800-222-1222
Rutland Regional
Poultney Fire Department Vermont State Police Medical Center
Fire Chief: Aaron Kerber 773-9101 160 Allen St.
55 Fire House Lane Rutland Barracks Rutland, Vt.
Non-Emergency: 287-5712 775-7111
VT State Inspection Locally owned service
STONE VALLEY ARTS at FOX HILL Oil Changes center for all your
Tire Sales & Service car care needs
Full Service Gas
& Diesel Station
SAM’S SERVICE CENTER
SAM’S U-SAVE FUEL • 352 ROUTE 4A, FAIR HAVEN, VT
802-265-3608 • TOLL FREE 800-696-3608
Your Locally Owned Heating Oil Dealer
24 Hour Burner Service SERVICE KEROSE
24 Hour Emergency Delivery TECHS AT THENE
Automatic Fuel Delivery AVAILABLE PUMP!
Illustration by Pre-Buy Budget Contract Plans 24/7
Stephen B. Davies
Come Join Us for Classes and Events
in Literary, Performing, and Visual Arts!
145 East Main Street,
P.O. Box 47, Poultney, VT
www.stonevalleyarts.org
stonevalleyartscenter@gmail.com
SAM’S U-SAVE FUELS
802-265-3608 352 ROUTE 4A, FAIR HAVEN, VT
Courteous & Prompt Delivery • “Competitive Prices”
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POULTNEY DOWNTOWN
Poultney Downtown
REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Revitalization Committee
For 18 years, PDRC’s mission has been to make Poultney…
Prettier
We pay for summer flowers, seasonal decorations, streetscape
improvements, and have helped make a downtown park a reality
Safer
We give the Town access to special State funding for
improving infrastructure like sidewalks, crosswalks, and
underground pipes for water and drainage
Healthier
We support the biking/hiking trails and other community
recreational activities
Smarter
We have been an active advocate and supporter of the Stone
Valley Arts Center
Busier
We connect new and existing businesses to special State
funding for growing their business or improving their property
as we look for ways to promote all of Poultney’s businesses
Happier
We continue to do our part to make sure Poultney is a town
that meets the needs of all who live, work, and visit here
Want to help? Have an idea for us? We’d like to hear from you!
Email: HelpingPoultneyProsper@gmail.com
Mail: PDRC, PO Box 175, Poultney VT 05764
Call: Lara Bitler, President 287-5277 or 236-0074
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State Offices
Aging and Disabilities Fish and Wildlife Labor Department Dept. for Children and
Rutland Offices 786-0040 District Office Families
786-5990 786-5837 786-5817
Senior Help Line Forest, Parks and
800-642-5119 Recreation Liquor Control State’s Attorney, Rutland
District Office 800-642-3134 786-2531
Attorney General’s Office 786-0060
Consumer Assistance Lottery Commission Tax Department
Program Governor’s Office 800-322-8800 828-2505
828-3171 802-828-3333
Motor Vehicles Transportation Agency
Corrections Health Department Department 828-2667
786-5830 800-464-4343 General Registration and
License Information Veterans Affairs
Education Department Historic Preservation 786-5815 828-3379
479-1030 828-3213 Licensing and Registration,
828-2000 Veterans Home
Environmental Human Rights Commission Bennington
Secretary of State
Conservation 800-416-2010 442-6353
800-439-8683
786-5920
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Phone: 802-468-0327 • Fax: 802-468-0328
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Government
Town of Poultney Vermont State Law requires all
dogs to be licensed before April 1
each year, call the Town Clerk for
Select Board
Jeff King, Chairman (March 2020)
Terry Williams (March 2022)
Justices of Peace
(Terms Expire Jan. 31, 2021)
Barbara Bunce Betit 558-3490
Town Clerk details Kim Rupe (March 2020) Valerie Broughton 236-2790
Betsy Wescott George Miller (March 2020) Carol Bunce 287-5857
287-5761, Fax: 287-5110 Mailing address Carol Bunce (March 2020) Ann DeBonis 287-9702
9 Main St. Brooke DeBonis 287-2373
Meetings: Second and fourth
Hours: Monday - Friday, Poultney, VT 05764 Leanna DeBonis 287-5282
Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ida Mae Johnson 287-9744
in the Poultney Town Office
(Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Town Treasurer Meeting Room located at 9 Main Maureen Kahill-Brown 287-9617
The Town Clerk sells hunting and Betsy Wescott Susan Kasuba 287-9835
Street (unless otherwise noticed
fishing licenses and sells Green 287-5761; Fax: 287-5110 Linda Knowlton 287-2577
for change)
Mountain Passports to Vermont Mark Teetor 287-5836
residents who meet the require- Town Manager: Town Constable Betsy Wescott 786-3565
ments. The Clerk’s office carries Paul A. Donaldson Dale Kerber 558-2518
Vermont Dept. of Motor Vehicle 287-9751; Fax: 287-5110 Contracted Law Enforcement
forms and also does vehicle reg- Rutland County Sheriff’s
istration renewals. Applications Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 Department
are available from the Town Clerk a.m. to 4 p.m.; after 4 p.m. by 775-8002
for tobacco and liquor licenses. appointment.
Bird Real Estate
Listings Fly With Bird!
Great Place to Call Home Bomoseen Year-Round
MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS - 4 bed, 3 bath Colonial Double lot with views of the gorgeous Lake
home,1.39 acres with mature trees and lovely perennial Bomoseen and relax at Neshobe B Beach
gardens. A great room added in 1970 featuring cathedral where the swimming is excellent! One of the
ceilings, exposed beams and a beautiful gas fireplace. nicest beaches on the lake. Where else can you
Master bed on first floor with full bath. Wonderful country dock your boat and go golfing or dine at 3 of the
kitchen & walk in pantry/laundry area. Enclosed porch. The region’s premiere restaurants by boat. 1 level
detached 2-car garage also offers lots of storage, a huge
heated workshop. Numerous updates have been done to
living with a two-car attached garage. 3 BR, 2
enhance the property, from a Buderus furnace, asphalt roof BA, Eat-In Kitchen, Dining area. Updated with standing seam roof and laminate flooring,
on house in 2013 to a metal roof and addition on the garage. also ceramic-tiled sunroom. Full basement, 2-car garage offers extra storage.
MLS# 4779772 • $269,900 • Nance 802.558.2556 MLS# 4698265 • $259,000 • Wenda 802.236.3712
Poultney Colonial Poultney - Two Family
Colonial with many updates, such as Kitchen with The Bentley Home - C 1885. A Queen Anne
new stainless steel appliances, 3 beds, 2 baths. style home on the historic registry with 2
New flashing on roof, valleys and slates have been apartments, 2 beds and 1 baths each . The
replaced on the main house and garage. New oil apartments are in good shape with beautiful,
tank and boiler in 2015. Paved driveway. Spacious original woodwork. The outside does need
lawn with lovely landscaping! updating. If you’re interested in Vintage homes
this could be for you!
MLS# 4769231 • $139,900. MLS# 4711584 • $109,900.
Wenda 802.236.3712 Wenda 802.236.3712
222 Indian Bay Road, Bomoseen, VT 05732
Wenda Bird
(802) 468-2228 Nance McShane Bryan Gillam
Owner/Broker
Cell: 802.236.3712 www.birdrealestate.com Sales Agent Sales Agent
Cell: 802.558.2556 Cell: 802.224.6310
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Government
Poultney Planning Town Highway Garage Debbie McMurry (May 2021) Vermont State Senators
Commission 287-9371 Jerel Keezer (May 2020) (Rutland County):
Jaime Lee, Chairperson Ron Kelley Robert “Red” Williams (May 2021) Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Dem./Prog.
Mark Teetor Highway Foreman 115 State St., Montpelier
Neal Vreeland Meetings: Third Thursday of 353-7288
Douglas Langdon Town Transfer Station: each month at 6:30 p.m. at the chooker@leg.state.vt.us
Kary Hoffman Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Poultney Town Office Meeting Sen. James McNeil, Rep.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Room located at 9 Main St.
Meetings: Third Wednesday of 137 Ruth Ave., Rutland, VT
Winter Hours (Dec. to Feb.): 8 (unless otherwise noticed for
each month at 6:00 p.m. in the 779-7269
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday change)
Poultney Town Office Meeting jmcneil@leg.state.vt.us
and Saturday
Room located at 9 Main Street
Village Bookkeeper Sen. Brian Collamore, Rep.
(unless otherwise noticed for
Transfer Station Permits: Kim Thirkield 287-4003 124 Patricia Lane, Rutland, VT
change)
April 1 each year 773-1365
Poultney Development Poultney Village Waste bcollamore@leg.state.vt.us
Review Board Village of Poultney Water Treatment Plant:
Mark Teetor, Chairman
Jaime Lee
287-9727 Federal officials
Benjamin Thirkield
Kary Hoffman
Village Office
98 Depot St., 287-4003 State officials United States Congressman
Rep. Peter Welch, Dem.
Zoning Administrator District Office: 128 Lakeside Ave.
Mailing Address: Vermont State Governor
Paul A. Donaldson Suite 235, Burlington
P.O. Box 121 Phil Scott, Rep.
(802) 652-2450
Poultney Recreation Poultney, VT 05764 109 State St., Pavilion
888-605-7270
Commission Montpelier, VT 05609-0101
www.welch.house.gov
Poultney Town Offices Hours: Monday through Friday, Phone: (802) 828-3333
9 Main St. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Toll-free: 800-649-6825 United States Senators
Jonas Rosenthal, Director 342- TTY: 800-649-6825 Sen. Patrick Leahy, Dem.
7251 Village Manager: Fax: (802) 828-3339 District Office: 199 Main St., 4th
or Sheryl Porrier 287-9447 Paul A. Donaldson www.governor.vermont.gov Floor, Burlington
287-4003 or 287-9751 (802) 863-2525
Town Agent State Representative 800-642-3193 (for Vermonters).
Neal Vreeland (March 2020) Village Clerk/Treasurer District Rutland-1-1 www.leahy.senate.gov
Town Listers Betsy J. Wescott Patricia McCoy, Rep. Sen. Bernard Sanders, Ind.
287-5111 287-4003 or 287-5761 1392 High Road District Office: 1 Church Street,
Mary Jo Teetor Poultney, VT 05764 3rd Floor, Burlington
Village Trustees pmccoy@leg.state.vt.us (802) 862-0697
Town Moderator Joseph A. DeBonis Jr. (May 2020)
Vacant 800-339-9834
Gerri Harrison (May 2020) www.sanders.senate.gov
County: Rutland Town Tax Rate before the following due dates: Village Grand List:
(Village Properties): Sept. 15, Dec. 15, March 15 and $638,219.70
Chartered: 1761 Homestead - 1.9429 May 15. Village Real Estate Taxes
Non-Homestead – 2.0566 The final due date to pay Due:
Area: 43 sq. miles property taxes is May 31.
Town Grand List: October 3*
Taxes not paid by May 31 will *Taxes not paid by October 3 will
$2,690,942.33
Population: 3,432 accrue penalties. accrue penalties
(U.S. Census 2010) Town Real Estate Taxes Call 287-9751 for details. Call 287-4003 for details
Due:
Town Tax Rate: May 31* Village of Poultney Village Water/Sewer Bills
Homestead – 2.0858 * 2 percent discount is allowed Tax Rate: - .4955 Due: Oct. 15, Jan. 15,
Non-Homestead – 2.1995 only if installment is paid on or April 15, July 15
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IT’S NOT WHAT WE DO,
IT’S HOW WE DO IT!
New & Used Parts
U-Bolts • Tires • Springs
Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings
24-Hour Road Ser vice 399 Route 30 South
Poultney, VT
802-287-4305 802-287-5234
724 Morse Hollow Rd.
Poultney, VT
POULTNEY
VALLEY
STORAGE, INC.
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St. Raphael Poultney United Methodist
Roman Catholic Church 108 Main Street, Poultney
21 East Main Street, Poultney 287-5710
287-5703 Pastor: Sue Hardman-Zimmerman
Pastor: Father Steven Scarmozzino Services: Worship Sundays at 10 a.m.,
Services: Saturday Mass at Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. (June – October) Outreach Opportunities Available
4:00 p.m. (Nov. – May) (Missional, outreach & service projects)
Confessions: Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. (June – Oct.)
Confessions: Sat. 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. St. David’s Anglican Church
(Nov. – May) 150 Main Street, Poultney
Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. (802) 265-2206
Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Mon., Thurs. &, Pastor: Rev. James Hogan
Fri.; Wed. 8:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s (except in win- Services: Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
ter) Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Morning prayer and
readings from the Early Christians
Foundation Church Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Evening prayer and
(Temporarily meeting with Faith for Life Church) readings from St. John’s Gospels
c/o Jeffords Hall, Castleton University email: jimhogan715@gmail.com
Services: Sunday at 10 a.m. www. stdavidsvt.org
foundationchurchvt.com
United Baptist Church
Revive Church 109 Village Green, East Poultney, VT
Office Location: 152 Beaman Street 802-884-5500
Poultney, Vt 05764 Services: Sundays at 9 a.m.
Weekend Worship Experience Location: Jefford’s Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 10 a.m.
Center at Castleton University: 233 South Street,
Castleton, Vt 05735. Welsh Presbyterian
Sundays: 10am Route 30, next to Town Offices
Small Groups throughout the week: www. Grove Street, Poultney, VT
wearerevive.church/re-groups 287-5264 Poultney United Methodist Church
Pastors: Derik and Cassie Kerber Pastor: Pending
Revive Kidz Ministry Services: Sunday at 10 a.m., Sunday
Ages 6wks - 11yrs School also at 10 a.m. A pancake
www.wearerevive.church breakfast is held once a month.
Communion first Sunday of each month.
WATER WELLS
PUMPS
COMPLETE
WATER SYSTEMS
A Tradition of Quality Maple Products
HYDRO FRACKING
SHOP FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE MAPLE PRODUCTS!
Vermont Maple Syrup ~ Maple Candies ~ Maple Cream GEOTHERMAL
Granulated Maple Sugar and More ~ Mail Order ~ Gift Boxes
1846 Finel Hollow Road, Poultney, VT East Poultney, VT 05741
Visitors Always Welcome (Please call first)
802-287-5745 • richandpam@greensmaple.com
802-287-4016
www.greenssugarhouse.com parkerwaterwells.com
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If you are not yet a member...
Join today and find out what benefits, programs
and assistance are available to you!
Anyone who has served federal active duty in the
United States Armed Forces and have been honorably discharged or are
still serving -- you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
ALL FIRST TIME VETERANS
If you would like to join The
American Legion Fair Haven Post 49,
your first year membership is free.
Please note: Spouses of military personnel, men or women,
can join the auxiliary. If you are the son of a veteran, you are
eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion.
First time members of the sons of the American
Legion first year dues are free.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
American Legion Post 49
72 South Main Street, Fair Haven, VT
802-265-7983
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Quarry Valley Unified
Union District
Towns of Poultney,
Proctor and West Rutland
Poultney High School
154 E. Main St.
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Principal: Joe DeBonis, Jr.
Poultney Emementary School
Director of Student Management: Pierre Cotton
Director of Guidance: Tracy Gallipo
Plant Manager: Rich Holcomb
Athletic Director: David Capman
Greater Rutland County Independent Schools
Poultney Elementary School Supervisory Union LiHigh School
96 School Circle 28 Depot Street
Poultney, VT 05764 16 Evelyn St. (Mailing address: P.O. Box 111)
(802) 287-5212 Rutland, VT 05701 802-488-4191
Principal: Kristen Caliguiri (802) 775-4342 E-mail: greg@lihighschool.org
Plant Manager: Rich Holcomb Website: lihighschool.org
Superintendent: Judy Pullinen A Vermont approved independent school for
Quarry Valley Board Assistant Superintendent: Lisa Mattison grades 6-12.
Lisa Miser, Proctor, Board Chair Director of Student Support Services:
James Mumford, West Rutland, Vice Chair Christine Kamm Leap Frog Nursery School
Kristen Ross, Poultney, Clerk Assistant Director of Student Support 648 Vermont Route 31
Art Saceric, Proctor Services: Kimberly Steadman (mailing address)
Gail Curtis, Proctor Business Manager: Louis Milazzo 66 Beaman Street
Tom Callahan, West Rutland Transportation Supervisor: Don Kirby, STA (physical address)
Seth Howard, Poultney of Vermont/ Bet Cha Transit At the Stonebridge, Poultney, VT 05764
Kristen Whitman, Poultney
802-287-1337 Jaime Milazzo
Sarah Gecha, West Rutland
Vacant, Poultney
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HARDWARE, INC.
245 main st, poultney Celebrating our 73rd Year!
51 Main Street, Poultney, VT 05764
287-9439 or 287-5891 802-287-5791 • 800-639-3680
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • www.truevaluepaint.com
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Local Services ing, are greatly appreciated. All
revenues directly support the
Poultney Rescue Squad.
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to
noon. The lobby is open. Monday
vices and much more are offered.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. Call
Poultney offers a number of through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or visit online at www.rmhsccn.
services unique to the town, Poultney Public Library and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. org for more information.
such as a food shelf and 205 Main Street, 287-5556
senior center. Library Director: Rebecca Cook Community Access Program Poultney Young at Heart
The Poultney Public Library has a of Rutland County Senior Citizen Center
Poultney Food Shelf Inc. collection of over 18,000 volumes 78 S. Main St. 206 Furnace St.
P.O. Box 96 including books, DVDs, and Rutland, Vt. 05701 287-9200
Poultney, Vt. 05764 books on CD. The library also 775-0828 Director: Kathy Hutson
The Poultney Food Shelf Inc. is a subscribes to 36 print periodicals, The Community Access Program The senior center has been serv-
community-based not-for-profit as well as online services includ- (CAP) was created to help resi- ing area seniors for more than 40
organization serving eligible resi- ing downloadable audiobooks, dents of Rutland County with years! The center offers meals and
dents of Poultney, Middletown eBooks, online classes, Mango developmental disabilities to medical supplies for seniors, as
Springs and Hampton, N.Y. with languages, research databases, improve the quality of their lives. well as numerous activities such
proof of residence. Three open and more. Programs for adults CAP supports them and their fam- as bingo, free exercise classes,
shelves a year on Thanksgiving, and children are presented year- ilies to reach their potential, by health care clinics, cards and bus
Christmas and Easter. The food round. The library offers high identifying personal goals and trips. Volunteers always welcome.
shelf is located at the Stonebridge speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi and public empowering them to achieve Open four days a week, Tuesday
Inn on Beaman Street and is open access computers. This institution those goals. The program believes through Friday, and dinner is
every Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. or is an equal opportunity provider that every individual has the right served at noon. Suggested dona-
by appointment. The food shelf and is handicap accessible. The to live in and be a valued, respect- tion is $3.50 for seniors 60 and
also gives emergency assistance Poultney Public Library is open ed member of the community. older; under 60 the donation is
to those in need. For more infor- Monday and Friday 10am to 5pm; Goals are based on the need to $4.50. All area seniors 60 and
mation, call 287-9558. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday work with families and other ser- over are welcome. The center also
12pm to 7pm; and Saturday 10am vice providers to develop the sup- has a thrift shop in the lower level,
Poultney Rescue Squad Thrift to 1pm. ports necessary within the com- which is open Tuesday-Friday
Shop Email: ppl5556@yahoo.com munity to assist individuals with from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Closed
Ideal Way, 287-2207 poultneypubliclibrary.com developmental disabilities to iden- 12-12:30). Donations are always
The thrift shop is open Wednesday tify and achieve personal goals. welcome. Find us on Facebook.
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Regional Services Connect system, microenterprise
technical assistance, IDA matched
savings accounts, transitional
Business: 775-6788
Crisis: 775-3232
Fax: 747-0470
local residents including RSVP
Bone Builders and RSVP
Operation Dolls.
A great number of regional employment skills training, weath- The Shelter is a non-profit agency The office is open Monday –
services are also available erization and energy conservation working within Rutland County to Friday 8am – 4pm.
to Poultney residents. services, and nutrition education provide safety and support servic-
American Red Cross and partial reimbursement to day es to victims of domestic violence Rutland County
(NH/VT Region) care home providers. and sexual assault. Humane Society
29 Mansfield Avenue www.nscvt.org 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, Vt.
Burlington, VT 05401 Community Care Network 483-6700; Administration,
802-660-9130 78 S. Main St. Parent-Child Center of 483-9171
The mission of the International Rutland, Vt. 05701 Rutland County Fax: 802-483-6342
Red Cross is to relieve human 775-2381 61 Pleasant St. www.rchsvt.org
suffering, wherever it may be Crisis Line: 775-1000 Rutland, Vt. 05701 Email: adoptions@rchsvt.org
found; to protect life and health; to www.rmhsccn.org 775-9711 The Society provides a shelter for
ensure respect for the human The Community Care Network’s www.rcpcc.org stray animals and offers financial
being, particularly in times of primary mission is to improve the The Parent-Child Center of assistance to people who cannot
armed conflict and natural disas- overall quality of life of residents Rutland County is a community- afford to have their pets spayed or
ter; to help prevent disease; to in the greater Rutland Region by based private non-profit organiza- neutered. The Society is open
promote health and social welfare; offering an array of high quality tion dedicated to multigenerational noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday.
and to encourage voluntary ser- health, human service, education, family services. The Center’s focus
vice. The Fundamental Principles employment and rehabilitative is removing barriers that perpetu- Rutland Regional
of the Movement are humanity, programs that empower individu- ate poverty in order to build Planning Commission
impartiality, neutrality, indepen- als, families and communities to healthier families and stronger The Opera House
dence, voluntary service, unity, reach their full potential. communities. Services include 67 Merchants Row
and universality. therapeutic childcare, early child- Rutland, Vt.
Neighbor Works hood programs, literacy play- 775-0871
ARC-Rutland County of Western Vermont groups, parenting classes, young www.rutlandrpc.org
775-1370 110 Marble St., West Rutland adult/parent programming, food The Commission provides leader-
Advocacy, Resources and 438-2303 security, information and access ship and technical expertise to
Community’s mission is to advo- www.nwwvt.org to area services, and much more. encourage cooperative planning
cate, nurture and support the right Rutland West NHS is a partner- Hours are M-Th 8-5, F 8-4. with and among the region’s com-
of each individual with develop- ship of residents, business and Rape Crisis Hotline munities and area-wide interests
mental disabilities to be valued government volunteers which 775-3232 and to strive to improve the quali-
with the same entitlements as a exists to revitalize neighborhoods ty of life for people in the region.
non-disabled individual. The and foster a sense of community RSVP and The Volunteer
office is open from Monday to in Rutland County. The organiza- Center Rutland Region
Thursday 10 am to 3 pm. tion believes in preserving the 6 Court St. Transportation Council
dignity and self-reliance of the Rutland, Vt. 05701 775-0871
BROC Community Action individual through education, 775-8220 www.rutlandrpc.org
in Southwestern Vermont counseling, technical and financial www.volunteersinvt.org The mission of the Transportation
45 Union St. services. Neighbor Works offers RSVP is a volunteer program Council is to promote and sup-
Rutland, Vt. 05701 assistance to anyone from a first- which offers individuals the port, throughout the Rutland
775-0878/800-717-2762 time homebuyer to a homeowner opportunity to share their experi- Region, an integrated transporta-
BROC offers case management, who is looking to make their ence, skills and time by volunteer- tion system that facilitates com-
budget counseling, emergency home safe to those in need of an ing for local non-profit organiza- merce and communication and
food assistance, USDA emergency shelter. tions. RSVP recruits, places, and enhances quality of life.
Commodities, fuel and utility supports volunteers, providing
assistance, housing and homeless New Story them with meaningful opportuni- Southwestern Vermont
assistance, free tax return prepara- (formerly Rutland County ties to contribute to their commu- Council on Aging
tion, clothing and furnishings, Women’s Network and nity. RSVP also oversees several 143 Maple St., Rutland, VT 05701
help navigating the VT Health Shelter) signature programs that benefit 786-5990 (800) 642-5119
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www.svcoa.org Vermont Adult Learning American citizen as well as Association & Hospice (RAVNAH)
The Council provides senior 16 Evelyn St., Suite 101 English instruction in ESOL is a comprehensive, certified,
meals to elderly residents and Rutland, Vt. 05701 (English for Speakers of Other home and community health
offers case management assis- 775-0617 Languages). We are an official agency serving the citizens in our
tance, as well as health benefit Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tester for GED and PSI. community with acute, chronic
counseling, legal service support www.vtadultlearning.org Classes are four days a week, and terminal illness. RAVNAH
and transportation assistance. Vermont Adult Learning (VAL), a Monday –Thursday from 9am- provides community health initia-
This community-based non-profit non-profit, seven-county organi- 3:30pm with two evening classes tives such as flu vaccinations, foot
organization aims to support zation provides individuals 16 on Tuesday and Thursday from care and blood pressure clinics,
elders 60 years of age and older years of age and older with free 4:30pm-6:30pm. We also have an and cardiovascular screenings.
in maintaining maximum indepen- education and literacy services. evening class in Poultney at the Since 1946, RAVNAH has deliv-
dence. We provide basic instruction in LiHigh School on Wednesdays ered quality services to residents
reading, writing, math and tech- from 6pm-8pm. of all ages and continues to be at
Suicide Hotline nology. Vermont residents can the forefront in developing new
775-1000 access our services and earn a VNA and Hospice of the and inventive ways to improve the
high school diploma from their Southwest Region quality of home health care and
town of residence, or a GED. We 775-0568 the overall health of our commu-
also offer citizenship classes for www.vermontvisitingnurses.org nity.
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January to December April August
Breakfast April – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the August – East Poultney Day - 2nd Saturday in
Poultney United Methodist Church provides an Poultney United Methodist Church sponsored August.
at-will offering breakfast at their church on East by the Poultney Woman’s Club.
Main Street on the last Saturday of each month September
from 8 AM to 10 AM. May September – Annual Chili Cook-off – spon-
May – Memorial Day Parade – Starts at sored by the Poultney Rotary Club.
February 10:00 AM – Downtown Poultney. Sept. 14-18 Poultney Young at Heart Senior
Frosty Ice Fishing Derby Center bus trip to Cape Cod & Martha’s
Lake St. Catherine, sponsored by the Poultney June Vineyard.
Fish and Game Club. June – Poultney High School
Feb. 4th – Poultney Young at Heart thrift Commencement. October
store RE-OPENS. June 6th - Townwide Yard Sale – 9 AM to 4 October 10th – 9 AM to 4 PM Fall Townwide
Feb. 8th – Spaghetti Dinner at the Poultney PM. Yard Sale and the Great Potato Bake.
Young at Heart Senior Center June 19-29 – Poultney Young at Heart Senior October 17th – Horace Greeley Writers’
Feb. 15 – Winter Carnival at Chesnut’s on Center bus trip to Mt. Rushmore. Symposium from 10 AM to 2 PM at the United
York Street Extension from 10 AM to 3 PM Baptist Church in East Poultney.
(Alternate date due to weather is February July
22nd) sponsored by the Poultney Snowmobile July – Concerts on the Green in East Poultney November
Devils Inc. The event is free and open to all. – Sundays in July – Presented by the November – FREE Thanksgiving Dinner at
Food, games & sliding – ALL FREE. Come join Poultney-Granville Band. the Poultney United Methodist Church on East
the fun. July 3rd – (Fri Poultney Public Library Main Street.
Annual Book Sale 8 AM to 4 PM. November 27th & 28th – Lakes Region
March Youth Flea Market also held in front of the Farmers Market – Holiday Craft Fair, Poultney
March 21st and 22nd – Maplefest Weekend library from 10 AM to 2 PM. High School 10 AM to 4 PM.
– 8 AM to 7 PM. July 4th – 8 AM to Dusk Events:
March 22nd – 8 AM to 4 PM – Sugarhouses Annual 5K Martin Devlin Fun Run; Parade at December
are open. 10 AM (Grand Marshal is Mary Lee Harris, December – Breakfast with Santa at the
March 21 – Poultney Young at Heart ham Poultney Citizen of the Year); No Strings Poultney United Methodist Church on East
dinner at the Senior Center in conjunction with Marionettes at 5 PM; music and dance party Main Street sponsored by the Poultney
Maplefest. followed by fireworks at dusk at Poultney Woman’s Club.
Elementary School. December – Poultney-Granville Band
July 18 – Basket Party for the Poultney Young Christmas Concert held at St. Raphael’s Hall.
at Heart Senior Center to be held at the Modern
Woodmen Hall in Wells, VT.
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American Legion Post #39 ness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendli- the United States. Under the arts events and shows locally.
287-5229 ness, courteousness, kindness, umbrella of the Greeley There have been two group shows,
George Miller, Commander obedience, cheerfulness, thrifti- Foundation there are annual col- and other events are planned
American Legion Auxiliary, ness, bravery, cleanliness, and lege scholarships awarded to two including demonstrations, cri-
Joyce Heald reverence. Green Mountain Vermont high school seniors tiques, community events and
Sons of the American Legion, Council 800-704-3089. based on their essay about the other possibilities.
Keith Roberts, Sr., impact Greeley made on American
Girl Scouts of the Green and Poultney Area
Commander society.
White Mountains Chamber of Commerce
Legion Riders, Steve Betit, Additionally the Foundation will
888-474-9686 287-2010
Commander sponsor its 18th annual Horace
Poultney offers troops of all levels, President – Judy Leech
The Legion, charted by Congress Greeley Writers’ Symposium
from Daisy (kindergartners and Helping to promote businesses in
in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual- which will be held on Saturday,
first grade) and Brownies (second Poultney by working together to
help, war-time veterans’ organiza- October 17, 2020 from 10-2 at the
and third grade) to Juniors (fourth network with other business own-
tion, is a community service orga- United Baptist Church On The
and fifth grade) and Cadets (sixth, ers, group health insurance, group
nization that now numbers nearly Green in East Poultney.
seventh grade and up). advertising, community events
3 million members-men and Additionally the Foundation offers
www.girlscoutsgwm.org. and special sales, and help sup-
women-in nearly 15,000 American an Educational Outreach Program port other organizations.
Legion Posts worldwide. Meetings Horace Greeley Foundation within the local school district. Email: poultneyvtchamber@gmail.
are held the 2nd Thursday of the Linda Nye Knowlton, Visit online at horacegreeleyfoun- com
month at 6:30 p.m. President dation.org www.poultneyareachamber.com
802-287-2577
Boy Scouts of America Men’s Group of St. Raphael
The Horace Greeley Foundation Poultney Area
Troop 13 287-5703
was started in 2002 to raise St. David’s Society
Cub Scout Pack 122 Formed in the 1960s, this club
awareness of one of the country’s Send mail
The Boys Scouts of America is the supports St. Raphael’s Roman
greatest heroes who was never c/o 60 Norton Ave., Poultney
nation’s foremost youth program Catholic Church through activities
properly recognized for all his Contact: Janice Edwards,
of character development and val- such as an annual roast pork din-
contributions. In 2003, the 287-5744
ues-based leadership training. ner, raffle and maintenance and
Vermont House of Representatives E-mail: pasds1988@gmail.com.
Poultney offers many scouting construction projects.
and Senate passed a joint resolu- The Poultney Area St. David’s
opportunities for boys. The mis-
tion to honor this great American Poultney Area Artists Guild Society is dedicated to helping
sion of the Boy Scouts of America
on his Feb. 3 birthday who got his Penny Froeschl preserve the Welsh culture and
is to prepare young people to
start in Poultney (Horace Greeley 287-2035 history in the Slate Valley area of
make ethical and moral choices
House) for his contributions and In July 2003 a group of local and Vermont and New York. The soci-
over their lifetime by instilling in
ideals of liberty, justice and equal- regional artists and interested par- ety holds an annual banquet and
them the values of the Scout Oath
ity. Greeley also ran against ties founded the Poultney Area picnic in which all things Welsh
and Law, including trustworthi-
Ulysses S. Grant for President of Artists Guild with plans to sponsor prevail. See us on Facebook.
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Poultney Booster Club Poultney Community League children to attend conservation Poultney Historical Society
Dan Williams, President, Jaime Milazzo camps, holds fishing derbies for 287-5252
287-9519 779-6683 both children and adults, and poultneyhistoricalsociety.org
Stephanie Wade, Offers T-ball, baseball and softball hosts an annual game supper, Email: info@poultneyhistori-
Vice President, 345-1920 for students in grades K-6. among other activities. They oper- calsociety.org
The Booster Club, in existence for Poultney Little League Parade is ate a clubhouse, which is located The society runs three museums
many years, plays an important scheduled for April 25, 2020. on Lewis Road. The club meets on on the Green in East Poultney, that
role in the community. When Poultney Downtown the third Thursday of each month. are open June through August and
Poultney High School athletic Revitalization Committee Dues are $10 a year for members by appointment, admission is free
items are left out of, or eliminated Lara Bitler, 287-5277 and $35 for members + shooting and the society welcomes new
from the school district budget, lara_bitler@yahoo.com range; and their year starts January members who are interested in
the club is there to help “offset” This committee helps to improve 1. The annual meeting is held in Poultney history.
those cuts. The club provides the town of Poultney by taking on December. No meetings are held in Poultney-Mettowee
emotional support for the athletes, projects to enhance town beauty, November due to deer season. Natural Resources
who know that boosters are there marketing and economy. New members are always wel- Conservation District
for them. Donations are appreciat- Poultney Fish and Game Club come. Applications are available at Hilary Solomon
ed. Meetings are held the first Jim Marshland, President, Mart’s Sporting Goods, the East District Manager, 287-8339
Wednesday of the month every 342-7142 Poultney Store and the Original The Poultney-Mettowee Watershed
other month at 7:00 p.m. in the The Fish and Game Club is a ser- Vermont Store. Contact the presi- is the entire land area that drains
library at the high school. vice organization that sponsors dent for more information. into either the Poultney or
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Mettowee River. The partnership Poultney Valley area. Poultney Rotary Club giving to other worthy causes.
brings together the conservation Snowmobilers and non-snowmo- Presidents: Meetings are held the 3rd
work in the Poultney and bilers are welcome. Monthly meet- Joe Duffy Thursday of the month at 6:30
Mettowee rivers and takes on ings are held the second Patty McCoy p.m. at the Bomoseen Valley
projects to keep the watershed Wednesday of each month at York E-mail: poultneyvtrotary@ Grange #273 building on Route 30
healthy. To get involved or learn Coach Works, Route 30. Potluck gmail.com in Bomoseen. New members are
more, contact Hilary Solomon, suppers are held from 6:30 to 7 The Rotary is an organization of welcome.
Poultney-Mettowee Natural p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. business and professional leaders
St. Raphael’s Women’s Guild
Resources Conservation District, united worldwide who provide
Poultney Woman’s Club Sheila Nichols, 287-9600
at 287-8339. humanitarian service, encourage
Jaime Milazzo, 779-6683 The purpose of the organization is
pmnrcd@gmail.com high ethical standards in all voca-
Organized in 1922, this service to support the priest, the church
tions, and help build goodwill and
Poultney Valley club is made up of women work- and the community through com-
peace in the world. The Poultney
Snowmobile Devils Inc. ing together for the betterment of munity service. Open to all women
Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every
Don McManus, President, their community. Projects include of the parish and any other women
Thursday at the Bentley
353-4201 scholarships, a Christmas Tree of who would like to join.
Community House on Bentley
We are a community-minded Giving, and more. Membership is The Nature Conservancy
Avenue.
organization participating in com- $22. Meetings are held the third 348 Bentley Avenue
munity activities and charitable Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Bomoseen Valley Grange
Poultney
causes. We maintain and groom in the downstairs room of the #273
884-8165
80 miles of Class I trails in the United Methodist Church. (Formerly Poultney Valley
The Conservancy is a nonprofit
Grange)
organization that is distinct from
Gordon Gibbs, Jr., Master
federal and state agencies and is
NNA P. JOHNSO Patricia Matteson, Secretary,
one of the largest land trusts in
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of protecting the species and natu-
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Physical Therapy community by giving dictionaries
to the 3rd graders at Poultney
ral communities that comprise
Vermont’s natural heritage. It offers
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Golf Swimming Lake St. Catherine State Park
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Poultney Elementar y School
By Kristen Caliguiri, future endeavors. setting. As students take ing. School staff continue
Principal, Poultney Contributing to the affor- charge of their learning, to be grateful for the sup-
Elementary School mentnioned qualities, is school staff are able to port given by the residents
Poultney Elementary the implementation of encourage independence of Poultney to their chil-
School is privileged to project-based learning. and foster leadership dren and their education.
work with children as they This model includes for- beginning in the early Poultney Elementary
learn and grow socially, mative assessment mea- grades. School has been officially
emotionally and academi- sures that enable students Fitness activities are sup- recognized as a Positive
cally. The school has 22 to set goals and demon- ported by the school’s Behavioral Intervention
educators, 7 Instructional strate knowledge and climbing wall and partici- Supports (PBIS) school.
Assistants, as well as understanding in multiple pation in Walk, Bike and The tenets of this program
Behavioral ways. Teachers work in Roll to School events; just allows for positive learn-
Interventionists. Our professional learning com- some of the ways students ing experiences for stu-
school is fortunate to have munity groups to assist in are inspired to maintain a dents. The school’s highly
a strong partnership with promoting school-wide healthy lifestyle. The qualified educators are
Rutland Mental Health, progress, which includes school continues to partici- caring, energetic and com-
and employs a Behavior the review of math and pate in the Pico Ski and mitted to excellence and
Consultant and Licensed literacy instruction and Snowboard Program, and professionalism; there is
Clinician on a full time assessments, as well as 45 percent of Poultney not a better bunch! Above
basis; all who function in investigating ways to Elementary School stu- all else, students know that
various capacities to sup- address the social and dents (grades 1-6) travel on they are the top priority as
port students in meeting emotional needs of chil- Friday afternoons to the they are welcomed with
expectations that are dren. mountain. Other off-site smiles each and every day.
becoming ever more rigor- Due to the expectations offerings include ice skat- As part of the PBIS
ous and demanding. and rigor that come with ing at Spartan Arena and model, the STAR program
Through teamwork and the Common Core State bowling at Granville is a school-wide behavior
dedication, Poultney Standards, as well as in Lanes. In addition, chil- system that inspires all
Elementary School per- embracing student self- dren remain at school students to be safe, trust-
sists in embracing a direction, teachers have exploring a variety of worthy, accepting and
vision that recognizes and been diligent in collecting activities such as dance, respectful through the use
respects all children for resources to be integrated MakerSpace fun, and of common expectations
who they are and strives into classroom practices Spanish. This six-week and language. Community
to assist them in achiev- that include hands-on and experience is just another leaders join the school in
ing their goals and reach- technology-based activi- means of providing stu- recognizing STAR students
ing their fullest potential. ties, all of which are dents with a multitude of at assemblies, all planned
As needs of children are research-based. In addi- opportunities to enjoy. and led by students; and
ever changing, the school tion, Poultney Elementary The school is proud to breakfasts and luncheons
is fortunate to have the School students are fortu- invite parents and as part of efforts to sup-
support of local business- nate to have iPads, laptops Poultney residents in often port positive peer relation-
es and organizations that and Chromebooks, as well for celebrations and stu- ships.
assist us in provideing a as a computer lab, by dent-led assemblies; the Please stop by Poultney
quality education through which to offer many online annual Veterans Day and Elementary School. You
collaboration on a variety programs to challenge and Memorial Day ceremonies will be impressed by the
of projects, activities and support students in their have become cherished school’s warm welcoming
events. Students are skill acquisition. events. VIP luncheons and staff and students who are
encouraged to have a voice These activities occur on barbecues as well as volun- polite and eager to tell you
and choice in their educa- an individual basis, as well teering in classrooms are about the treasures of
tion, as well as build as in small and whole other means for parents to their school and their
leaadership skills that will groups; both within and feel welcomed as partici- town. Poultney is a great
serve them well in their outside of the classroom pants in their child’s learn- place to be!
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