MASK MANDATE LIFTED!

At last night's meeting (6/8), the Vergennes City Council lifted the mandate requiring the wearing of masks in all retail and dining establishments, as well as public buildings in the city.

Respecting the rights of individual businesses, some may choose to continue a mask wearing requirement in their establishments.

The Green Mountain State has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, nearing the 80% mark of eligible Vermonters. Addison County is leading the state in vaccinations. For more information, visit healthvermont.gov.

Father's Day, June 20 - GIFT IDEAS!
Give a dad a tie and it may just hang in his closet. Why not think outside the box and into the Little City for all things dad... Gift Certificates from any of our fine eateries? Dine in or take out options are a sure-fire welcome too!

Other thoughts - Local field researcher and author Katy Elizabeth, will be at Linda's Apparel on Saturday, June 12 from 11:00am-3:30pm. Pick up her latest book, "Water Horse of Lake Champlain" and have it signed and personalized by Katy. Featured on several national television shows speaking about “Champ” and Lake Champlain, Katy will be doing more research this summer on her boat, the Kelpie II. Come meet Katy at Linda's Apparel this Saturday!

More gifts for dad up, down and around Main. How 'bout a nice new recliner from Big Barn Furniture?!?
The gift of time at
June is Dairy Month.
How 'bout a Jim Bushey original at Your Turn Resale Shoppe?
Live well with Jack Black products from Malabar; a very wise choice.
Vergennes Farmer's Market is Back!
In the heart of the Little City, the Vergennes Farmer's Market returns June 17. Local producers and crafters will be on hand from 3:00-6:00pm each Thursday (through mid-October) on the Vergennes Green. Keep it local; make plans to visit the Farmer's Market every week!

Follow the Farmer's Market on Facebook.
Vergennes Farmer's Market Vendors include:
• Lalumiere Farm Vegetables
• Heidi's Haberdashery Crafts
• Quiet Valley Fiber Designs
• Greybucks Hot Doughnuts (starting in July)
VERGENNES DOCKS ARE IN!
The docks are in at Macdonough Park for the summer and fall! Now, boaters can leave Lake Champlain and wiggle their way up Otter Creek and enjoy the charming splendor of the Vergennes Falls. Just a short hike to the downtown, take the sidewalk or the newly established walking trail along the creek. Either way, you're "uptown" in beautiful downtown Vergennes in no time.

Note: Due to deterioration of the shoreline, no dockage will be available on the Falls Park side this summer. And... a hiccup in the plans, the lighting of the Falls is now slated for Friday, June 17; fingers crossed!
Ramp Up the Fun Factor in the Little City!
The Vergennes Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up for a robust summer of programming, getting the Sam Fishman Memorial Pool opened and fundraising with their Push to the Pavilion campaign.

For pool pass info and more, click here.

Click here to learn more about the Pavilion project, then scroll down to "Building Community". Make your donation go farther; Phase I fundraising has a 2 to 1 match!

Bridge-2-Bridge 2021 Flower Campaign Continues
Operation Vergennes Beautification continues! All the rain in April will surely spawn a sea of flowers in May, right? Community members, businesses and others are encouraged to join us in the annual drive to raise funds for flowers on the bridge and on up through Main Street! The annual "Bridge-2-Bridge” campaign (Otter Creek to Kayhart Crossing) raises funds for not only the flowers on the bridge, but also the lining of the downtown district and other entry points into Vergennes. Donations of any amount are welcomed; click here for an easy way to give! 
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