SPECIAL NOTICE SECTION
Adjusted Town Hall Hours
Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday, September 29 for staff training.
The Selectboard meeting scheduled for
September 28, 2021 is cancelled.
The next Selectboard meeting will be the regularly scheduled meeting on October 12, 2021.
Again--Cyanobacteria Bloom at Arnold Bay
August 23
August 23
Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) water quality volunteers identified a cyanobacteria bloom at the Arnold Bay beach and boat ramp on Friday, July 9, and warnings have been posted. LCC will continue to monitor the bloom. Water may be green, blue, brown, red or appear cloudy. A thick foam or mat may be on the shoreline. Some cyanobacteria may cause illness.
Pets and children should be kept out of the water to prevent ingestion.
For more information about cyanobacteria, visit Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) | Vermont Department of Health (healthvermont.gov)
Pets and children should be kept out of the water to prevent ingestion.
For more information about cyanobacteria, visit Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) | Vermont Department of Health (healthvermont.gov)
Town Hall Regular Hours
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30.
Closed Fridays.
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30.
Closed Fridays.
FOR EMERGENCIES
Fire, Rescue and Police - dial 911. If you are using a cellular phone, your call will go to NY. Tell the dispatcher you need help in Vermont.
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Addison County Sheriff's Department 388-2981
Vergennes Area Rescue Squad 877-3683
Vergennes Fire Department 877-3201
Vergennes Police Department 877-2201
Vermont State Police 388-4919
Covid Vaccine for Homebound Seniors
Addison County Home Health and Hospice is able to vaccinate adults age 65 and older who are homebound. (Registration opens on Monday, March 1 for vaccines for age 65 -70.) Homebound individuals do not need to be a current patient of ACHHH to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from ACHHH. ACHHH connects with each individual’s healthcare provider before vaccinating them. If you or a loved one cannot access a COVID-19 vaccine from a health department, Porter Medical, or a pharmacy vaccination clinic, please contact ACHHH at 388-7259.
Panton now has its own Little Free Library, joining a network of over 100,000 world-wide. Built on the idea of “Take a book, leave a book,” this is your free neighborhood public bookshelf. There are a variety of books available for both children and adults. The goal is to promote a love of reading and a spirit of community. Panton’s Little Free Library was built by Howard Hall and roofed by Michael Catillaz as a gift to the Town. Stop by to check it out at the Panton Town Hall, 3176 Jersey Street.
The Town of Panton offers a free WiFi hotspot available to the public outside the Panton Town Offices. Please use at your convenience during these challenging times.
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Addison County Mutual Aid is a site run by volunteers in our community to connect people in need with people who can help.
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Addison County Mutual Aid is a site run by volunteers in our community to connect people in need with people who can help.
COVID-19 Resources
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A Reminder from the Lake Champlain Basin Program: Please NO WIPES IN PIPES! As we work to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 spread, many people are using disposable disinfectant wipes. Whether your home is connected to a community wastewater system or to a septic system, these wipes are NOT made to be flushed (nor are baby wipes or toilet paper alternatives). Flushing wipes causes clogged sewer pipes, which can result in sewage system back ups, sewage in your home, and damage to community wastewater or home septic systems that can be costly to repair. This is true even for products that claim to be "flushable". Please dispose of ALL disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, and paper towels in your trash; only flush toilet paper.
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A Reminder from the Lake Champlain Basin Program: Please NO WIPES IN PIPES! As we work to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 spread, many people are using disposable disinfectant wipes. Whether your home is connected to a community wastewater system or to a septic system, these wipes are NOT made to be flushed (nor are baby wipes or toilet paper alternatives). Flushing wipes causes clogged sewer pipes, which can result in sewage system back ups, sewage in your home, and damage to community wastewater or home septic systems that can be costly to repair. This is true even for products that claim to be "flushable". Please dispose of ALL disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, and paper towels in your trash; only flush toilet paper.
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Wood Thrush singing near Hopkins Road July 26, 2015
A Brown Thrasher singing near Hopkins Road, spring 2014.
Nightfall, September 4, 2017