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    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 Society offers 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.

     

    “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.

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    • Holiday Ornament Sale

    • The Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that the third in a series of Poultney, Vermont holiday ornaments is now available for sale.

      The new ornament is blue and depicts the East Poultney Baptist Church and the East Poutlney Green. You can purchase one of these lovely ornaments for yourself or as a gift at the Bentley House, the Original Vermont Store, Bittersweet Consignment or Everyday Flowers. The cost of the ornament is $15.

      The first ornament in the series was the Stonebridge ornament that is a light frosty blue color and the second ornament in the series was the Green Mountain College ornament that was green. There are still series one and two ornaments available to purchase. Contact Pam at the Bentley House if you would like one of the past ornaments, 802-287-4004.

    • 2009 Poultney Citizen of the Year Award!

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      The Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2009 Poultney Citizen of the year is Ann DeBonis. A reception to honor Mrs. DeBonis was attended by a large number of community members and business owners who provided her with many warm welcomes and loving wishes. The reception was held Saturday, November 14th at 5 p.m. in the St. Raphael's fellowship hall located behind St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church.
      Presented annually by the Chamber of Commerce, the Citizen of the Year Award honors a resident citizen who has made major contributions to the betterment of Poultney; has distinguished herself or himself through outstanding service to the community and typifies the true spirit of service and self-sacrifice in representing the finest ideals of Poultney citizenship, a real "unsung hero" of Poultney. The Citizen of the Year will be the Grand Marshal of the 2010 July 4th parade in Poultney.