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    Home of the Good Life


    “Poultney was the most amazing, fun, surprising, friendly place that I have yet visited. One delight after another,” Kevin Dann, who on his way from Montreal to Manhattan walking, stopped into our town and was welcomed be many friendly faces. Here Kevin is pictured with some members of the Poultney Rotary and other Poultney residents.

    Come visit Poultney, Vermont!

    Located on the Vermont-New York border in the Lakes Region of Rutland County, Poultney is a lively and interesting community of about 3,600 people who live in the Village, Town, and Lake St. Catherine areas. It is the home of Green Mountain College, a four year co-ed Liberal Arts College focusing on environmental studies. While proud of and dedicated to preserving its historical charm and values, Poultney embraces the good parts of modern technology and life.

    Poultney offers a high quality of life.You will find the old time values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect and community spirit well preserved here. They probably account for our very low crime rate. Recreational opportunities are plentiful, making Poultney a popular tourist destination for nearly two centuries. Residents and visitors enjoy numerous outdoor activities. The Village and East Poultney are both listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

    The Poultney Historical Societyoffers guided tours of many of the important historical buildings. Among these are the Union Academy dating to 1791, The Melodeon Factory built in 1854 and the 1896 School house.

    Poultney welcomes tourists, new residents and new businesses.Poultney is specifically interested in attracting knowledge intensive firms. We also welcome people and businesses interested in starting niche retail businesses. Poultney has an active Chamber of Commerce which supports year round festivals and events to stimulate retail business.

    In 2002 Downtown Poultney was awarded status as a Designated Downtown Development District by the State of Vermont Downtown Development Board. The Poultney Downtown Revitalization Committee in concert with The Village of Poultney is implementing a long term program to restore the historic look and feel of the downtown Streetscape while enhancing the amenities of the area and revitalizing the economy.

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    • Poultney Summer Rec Programs:

    • The Poultney Recreation Commission along with the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant offers a variety of programs for area children this summer. Stop by the town office to pick up your rec schedule and sign the kids up for an exciting summer program. This years program features, boating, princess camp, farm camp, toddler camp, candle making, jewlery making, crazy crafts, golf, tennis, floor hockey, gymnastic dance, cheerleading, swimming, mini golf, safe sitter course, bicycle skills course, heros & heroines dress up camp, basketball, soccer, outdoor living skills and writing & illustrating, among others. All programs require pre-registration which may be done at the Poultney Town Office.There is a small tuition fee for each participant for most programs and scholarships are available. For families residing outside the Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union, (the towns that make up the Supervisory Union are Poultney, Ira, Wells, Middletown, and Tinmouth) there will be an additional charge of $2.00 per program. There will be no refunds unless a program has been cancelled. If you have any questions contact the Poultney Town Office at 287-9751.

    • Horace Greeley Writers' Conference 2009

    • Seventh Annual Horace Greeley Writers' Conference: "A community of writers engaged in their craft!" Saturday & Sunday, October 24th & 25th at the Fox Hill Center for the Arts. www.thegreeleyfoundation.org Saturday, October 24th:Meg Fitch, Burnham Holmes, Jon Mathewson, and Mary Pratt lead an innovative poetry collaborative to guide participants in writing and performing their own short show. Powerful Prose: Writing from prompts and other short lessons in technique that inspire creativity led by Joni B. Cole. Lyrical Poerty: Ken Holmes performs excerpts from Talking Aloud, Alone, his one-man show, and discusses his creative process. Sunday, October 25th: Words to Music:Karen and Leslie Klami facilities a playwright's pull together narratives set in 19th century Poultney, Vermont. Poultney Docudrama:Led by Barara Stewart, participants pull together narratives set in 19th centuy Poultney, Vermont. Greeley Tribune:Robert and Ann Williams with Burnham Holmes and Paul Hancock bring the New York Tribune newsroom to life as participants hammer out front page stories.