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January/February 2026
Readsboro Community Library
Bringing community together ……

Library Hours Monday ~Thursday 5:15 p.m. ~ 7:15 p.m. with exception to the dates below:
Please note January 20th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
February 23rd ~ February 26th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 2nd and March 3rd 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thank you to all the people that knitted and crocheted for our Veterans to remind them how much they are cared about. People used their left-over yarn from other projects. This “left over” yarn made beautiful, colorful, lap blankets. The lap blankets were delivered to the local Vermont Veterans Home. Earlene Lefebvre, Willie Siedlarz, Tami Deblois and Normajean thank you!!!!! Thank you to all that donated snacks, candy, books, and toiletries to the Veterans over the holiday ~ these items were much appreciated.
Thank you also to all that participated in the remembrance tree this year. We celebrated 27 years. The list can be viewed at the town office, Facebook page or library.
The winter months are a great time to stop by the library to check out one of the many museum passes that are available. Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home offers snowshoeing in addition to visiting the museum and the grounds.
Snowshoes are available to check out for a 7-day period through the library.
Thursdays 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Knit/Crochet with Normajean

Author Visit with Bill Sargent Thursday, February 5th at 6 p.m. author of 50 Years A Dirt Forester: Always Outside and Never Behind a Desk the book recounts his adventures and misadventures in the woods, his small town upbringing, and his efforts to protect Vermont’s natural heritage against legislative threats, serving as a tribute to the land and a call for its preservation.

Take Your Child to the Library Saturday, February 7th 9 a.m. to noon, story time with craft.

Do you have a collection or some history memorabilia of Readsboro that you would like to share? The library has a locked glass case that could display your collection. All items will be returned to you. Please let me know if you would prefer to have your newsletter emailed to you. Contact lovestoread2001@yahoo.com or 413-652-4512. Like us on Facebook and visit our website at http://www.readsborocommunitylibrary.org

An Important Message from the Town Office –
2026 dog licenses available after January 1st – must be renewed by April 1st to avoid late fees. Bring current rabies certificate at time of licensing.

Petitions to run for office are due by January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Must have signatures of at least 5 registered voters and consent for candidate form at the time of submission. Blank forms are available at the Town Clerks office.

Positions up for election are:

1 – Selectboard – 1 year
1 – Trustee for Public Library – 5 year
1 – Cemetery Commissioner – 5 year
1 – Town Moderator – 1 year
1 – Town Clerk – 3 year
1 – Town Treasurer – 3 year
1 – Readsboro School Director – 3 year
1 – Readsboro School Clerk – 1 year
1 – Readsboro School Treasurer – 1 year
1 – Readsboro School Moderator – 1 year

Petitions for articles for town meeting must be turned into the selectboard no later than January 15th @ 3:00 p.m.

Town Reports will be available at the Town Office for pick up around February 19, 2026.

Town Meeting is March 2, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Voting is March 3, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Installment 3 of property taxes is due March 10, 2026 by 3 p.m.

PO Box 187
301 Phelps Lane
Readsboro, VT 05350
Phone (802) 423-5405
Fax (802) 423-5423

Office Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Our Land Records are available online at: https://readsboro.lr-1.com/

GIS Maps & Assessment data is available online at: https://www.axisgis.com/ReadsboroVT/

IMPORTANT MEETING ~ Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 6 p.m.
The Readsboro School Board invites community members to attend a Town Hall – style meeting to learn more about the impact of Act 73 and discuss an important question: How does a small rural school like Readsboro fit into Act 73? This meeting is intended to be an open, informative conversation about the legislation, what we currently know, and how it may relate to Readsboro School and our community. We encourage parents, guardians, and all community members to attend, listen and participate in this important discussion about the future of education in Readsboro.

Readsboro Central School
Friday, February 6th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner
The students and the parents of the 5th/6th grade class is hosting a spaghetti dinner to offset Nature’s Classroom Trip. Adults $15 / Children 4 to 12 yrs old $5 a dessert table and raffle. Take out will be available. Tickets are available at the town office, library, school or Cyndi 413-652-4512.

Fire Department
The threat of winter fires is real. Use these statistics to help your community understand how severe these fires can be. 890 people die in winter home fires each year. $2 billion in property loss occurs each year from winter home fires. Winter home fires account for only 8 percent of the total number of fires in the U.S., but result in 30 percent of all fire deaths. Cooking is the leading cause of all winter home fires. Remember to keep fire hydrants clear from snow and ice. Remember snow may accumulate in front of exhaust/vents ~ High-efficiency furnaces pose a specific CO threat in winter. The manufacturers use a unique venting and sealed combustion system that has a sidewall vent not seen with standard furnaces. If you make sure such sidewall venting is clear of snow or ice, it will continue to provide a secure way for CO to escape the house. That means you and your family should remain safe. When it snows or ice forms on the vents, they can become clogged. When the CO is blocked from getting out, it can be pushed back into your home and could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. After a snowstorm or ice storm, or when the temperatures are extremely low, you should go out and visually inspect the vents. Keeping them clear will help avoid CO poisoning. If there’s a lot of snow, clear a path of 2 to 3 feet around each vent. If you see ice forming on the vents, gently knock it off without damaging the pipes.
****It’s that time of year again!!! Join the Readsboro Fire Dept annual 50/50 raffle. $50 for the year ~ a winner every month. Even if your ticket is drawn you are eligible for the rest of the year. Contact the fire dept to purchase ~ thank you for your support!

First Baptist Church
Luncheon at 12 p.m. all are welcome $5 donation appreciated.
Wednesday, January 14th Baked penne, salad, bread and dessert.
Wednesday, February 11th Menu not yet available.

January 13th @ 6 p.m. Important meeting at the school
January 14th @ 12 p.m. luncheon (Baptist Church)
February 5th @ 6 p.m. Author Visit with Bill Sargent at the school
February 6th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner at the school
February 7th 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take Your Child to the Library (library)
February 11th @ 12 p.m. luncheon (Baptist Church)
March 2nd @ 7 p.m. Town Meeting at the school
March 3rd 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting at the school
March 10th by 3 p.m. property taxes due