The Monkton 250th Anniversary Celebration on June 24th has something for everyone! Events start with a 5K run at 10 AM followed by a parade from Monkton Ridge to the Elementary School with a BBQ to follow. After the parade, there will be a time capsule dedication and a tree planting on Morse Park. The Boy Scouts will have a presentation of their learned activities, a rocket launch and more at Morse Park. It is also the Russell Memorial Library’s 25th annual Strawberry Festival and book sale, which will start at noon and end at 3:00 P.M. at the Monkton Central School. Of course there will be that wonderful strawberry shortcake to eat, plus hot dogs, salad and drinks for lunch. There will also be music from 1-3 P.M. with the old timey band called “Run Mountain”. Follow the link for more information on all the great events! Continue reading “Monkton 250th Anniversary Celebration”
Monkton Voters Choose Town Flag
Residents turned out in high numbers on Town Meeting Day and cast their ballots for a town flag that will be dedicated on June 24th, the 250th Founding Celebration of Monkton. The winning flag was designed by Linda Reynolds, a Mt. Abraham Union High School art teacher who has been teaching for 34 years. Her design which depicts Monkton’s distinctive landscape of farm fields, pond and hills garnered seventy per cent of the first choice vote.
Appointments by Select Board
The following positions will be appointed/reappointed by the Select Board at their next regularly scheduled meeting Monday March 26th. Anyone interested in applying for one of these positions should contact the Select Board in writing or via email on or before March 26th. Continue reading “Appointments by Select Board”