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Emergency Winter Storm Info
Vermont is experiencing a severe winter storm from December 22-24, 2022. View emergency winter storm info from the Town of Bethel including preparedness tips and shelter information.
Bethel Mourns George Floyd
Hundreds came out on Tuesday to protest the killing — and honor the lives — of George Floyd and other black people killed this month. Organized in just 24 hours by Babes Bar and Hustle & Loyalty Records in Bethel, the event brought people together to honor and say the names of those killed, share flowers and candles, and stand in solidarity alongside black and brown neighbors in Bethel, Vermont, and beyond.
Welcome, Metamorphous Salon!
Give a big Bethel welcome to Jill and the newest business on the block! Metamorphous Salon is open for business in the Blossom Block, just in time for your covid haircut (or color, or style…). Call first, please! And check out Metamorphous online.
Wanted: A Few Good Gardeners
Got mad gardening skills? Don’t have mad gardening skills? Want to help your neighbors eat more healthy, local food? Have a truck? Have a phone? If any of these are true, then t’s your lucky day. The Bethel Strong garden project is up and running, but we need lots of volunteers to help make it a success. Learn how you can help with our new community teaching garden, raised bed kits, Grow an Extra Row campaign, and more.
Business Roundtable June 8
Got a local business, or thinking of starting one? Are you an entrepreneur or gig worker? If you have questions about resources and support available for local businesses — or want to share your story and your concerns — don’t miss the Bethel Business Roundtable at 6 PM on June 8, 2020. Join the Bethel Selectboard and local legislators to ask questions, hear about resources, and get critical info. Visit townofbethelvt.com or call the town manager’s office for details and zoom login info.
Congratulations! You’ve Been Selected…
It’s time to fill out the 2020 census, and the deadline has been extended! Take 10 minutes to respond online, by phone, or via the forms you should have received in the mail. Your response truly matters.
Grow Food, Feed Your Neighbors (and Yourselves)
Get gardening this summer in Bethel, Vermont! The Bethel Strong garden project is giving away free raised bed garden kits and launching a teaching garden. Do you already garden? Sign up to “Grow an Extra Row” and help feed your neighbors.
Food, Plant Starts & Classes at Earthwise Farm
Stop by Earthwise Farm and Forest’s farmstead on MacIntosh Hill Road in Bethel, VT to get your staples: eggs, dairy, plant starts, syrup, and of course profanity pottery. While you’re there, check out their upcoming classes and learn to farm yourself.
Bethel Appreciation Parade!
The Town of Bethel came out today to celebrate…. the Town of Bethel! There’s nothing like a small town parade, and even better when it’s to celebrate YOU. Three cheers for this great community and everyone in it.
Art for 1,000+ Kids
The beloved Arts Bus has hit another big milestone. This week, they delivered 1,000 free art Kits 4 Kids to Bethel and other area towns, with NBC news in tow!
Bethel’s Own One-Woman Band
When the all-state music festival was cancelled this year, Bethel middle school teacher Carrie Kohl took matters (and a dozen instruments) into her own hands. Watch her one-woman band on WCAX.
The Artist (Unmasked)
Have you noticed some new artworks scattered around downtown? Thanks to some nifty sleuthing, we’ve figured out who the artist is… middle school student Ellie Prestridge. (ok, it didn’t take much sleuthing)
Bethel Mills: Still Open … and Hiring!
Need some nuts and bolts? How about a lawn chair? Or a job?
Bethel Mills is open for business at all of their locations (in fact, they never closed). Whether you need nuts and bolts or paint and plywood, they’re ready to serve. Visit online, call for curbside pickup, or stop in.
Three Words: Tozier’s Maple Creemees
Get your maple creemees and much more at Tozier’s Restaurant in Bethel VT, now open for the season. But please check out their new hours, menu and ordering procedures first!
Bethel Fire Department: Making Birthdays Great Again
This is a tough spring to have a birthday. But the Bethel Fire Department is making things oh-so-much better with free drive-by birthday fire truck visits!
Free Deliveries & Rides from Stagecoach
You’ve seen the yellow buses, but have you ever ridden one? Stagecoach Transportation offers incredibly low fares on commuter bus routes, plus a number of free local circulator rides to anyone. If you’re over 60 or have disabilities, you can also get free on-demand rides to appointments and stores, and free grocery delivery. Learn more!
Dartt Hill Potato Patch Update
It might be too early for potatoes anywhere else in Bethel (or Vermont, for that matter). But nothing will stop those fearless Dartt Hill farmers from getting their crop is in early. Look out if you’re headed up the hill!
Bethel COVID Resource Guide
Need info on Covid and health concerns? Food, shelter, housing or unemployment? Town news? The Bethel, Vermont COVID Resource Guide has it all. Read or download.
Fill Up at the Bethel Area Food Shelf
The Bethel Area Food Shelf is stocked and ready to go, with fresh fruits and veggies, eggs, dairy, bread, frozen soups and meals, essential supplies and more. There’s plenty for everyone. Stop in, call ahead to order, or request a delivery.