Monkton news for May 1

The Morse Park Hardcourt Committee is sponsoring a Monkton Community BBQ and Game Day on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Monkton Town Hall community room and patio space.

Stitch and Spin will still happen at the Russell Memorial Library on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can bring your favorite project to work on with friends and neighbors.

The Monkton Poetry Club is starting up again! Join others at the Russell Memorial Library, 92 Monkton Ridge, on Saturday, March 29, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. for the first meeting. Bring a poem to share, written by yourself or another author to discuss with … (read more)

The Monkton flag continues to be a popular item. The Monkton Community Coffeehouse has recently ordered a fourth production run of the Monkton flag, which was designed by Linda Reynolds in 2012 and officially christened on June 24 at the Monkton 250th Fou … (read more)

It’s Mount Abe Little League registration time for your five-town district, including Monkton, Bristol, Starksboro, Lincoln and New Haven!

The Russell Memorial Library has a busy agenda this month. Sign up or stop in to participate in these great events!

5 Town Friends of the Arts is now accepting grant applications for its Spring round of community grants. The community grants program helps fund activities and events in the fine arts, performing arts, and other cultural experiences to enrich the lives of … (read more)

Highlighting Town Meeting Day voting in Monkton are races for three seats on the town’s selectboard, which have opened up after a few longtime members decided to step down from their posts.

Paul W. Sherman, 87, of Monkton passed away on Feb. 2, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House. He was born May 29, 1937, in Granville, N.Y. In 1954 and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and began a career in engineering.

Do you think it can’t happen here? What happened in Vermont when the anti-Communist fear known as the “Red Scare” swept the country? Quite a bit, as it turns out.

Budding and aspiring authors should plan on attending the presentation, “So, you want to write a book” on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., at the Russell Memorial Library in Monkton. The speakers will be Eugenie Doyle and Ivor Hughes.

Three spots are opening up on the five-member Monkton selectboard, as a few longtime members have announced they will vacate their seats in the coming months.

Don’t forget to check out the wonderful trees and wreaths that Troop 525 are selling at 265 Mountain Road, south of States Prison Hollow four corners. Prices range $55 and $60.

The town on Nov. 22 purchased 450 acres of forestland from the A. Johnson Company, conserving the land with the Vermont Land Trust and establishing the Monkton Town Forest. 

BSA Troop 525 is once again selling Christmas trees and wreaths at 265 Mountain Road. Self-service, for your convenience on the honor system to pay, will begin on Nov. 30 with someone there every weekend if you need help from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.