Monkton Vermont

The Selectboard is accepting written applications to be appointed to the Monkton Planning Commission until the next town-wide election on Town Meeting March 4, 2015.  Applications must be submitted by June 23rd.  The Planning Commission recently completed the Town Plan and is starting work on revisions to the Unified Planning Document.  The Monkton Planning Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Monkton Town Hall.

The Monkton Museum and Historical Society will be holding a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the East Monkton Church. The observance will include readings from a number of Civil War letters written by a Monkton soldier. It should be noted that this is a solemn observance honoring all deceased Monkton soldiers. Also, some letters speak of injury and the loss of fellow soldiers. Please be aware that there are no restroom facilities at the church. This event is free to the public.