Vergennes Public
Art Corridor
Join the Discussion!
Thursday, June 2nd 6:00pm
Vergennes Opera House
JOIN US - Thursday, June 2, 6:00pm - at the Vergennes Opera House as we begin the discussion and explore the possibilities for public art (both permanent and temporary) and sites throughout the city. The City of Vergennes was recently awarded a $10,000 municipal planning grant through the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development. The award provides the impetus to develop a master plan for a 'Public Art Corridor' that will link the historic downtown core with the City's parks, Otter Creek Basin, and gateway entrances.

Plan for a fun visual and interactive introduction to the concept of public art; families and children of all ages are welcome. The grant is a collaboration between Vergennes Partnership and the City of Vergennes with consult aid from the Addison County Regional Planning Commission. For more information: [click here].
TAKE the SURVEY! Start sharing your thoughts regarding public art in the Little City at: https://bit.ly/VergennesArt. Let's get the conversation started!
Round Up Supports
Bridge-2-Bridge
Flower Campaign
All of May - with your support, flowers will be soon blooming up, down and all around Main Street Vergennes. Shop our local Aubuchon Hardware and round up your purchase to the dollar (or more!). The Round Up promotion runs the entire month of May - a time when trips to the hardware store are an almost daily occurrence! Not only will your change and dollars count - Aubuchon Hardware will MATCH all donations up to $2500!
The Vergennes Partnership's Annual Bridge-2-Bridge Flower Campaign helps support summertime plantings throughout the downtown and beyond. With your support and that of Aubuchon Hardware, Vergennes will soon be "summer ready" and oh, so beautiful too!
Shop local; Shop Aubuchon Hardware, Vergennes!
Sweet News on City Sewer;
$25,000,000 Overhaul!
Kudos to Rick Chaput, Chief Operator, Sewer &
Wastewater Treatment for the City of Vergennes.
His masterful presentation of our Wastewater/Stormwater Upgrade Project aired this morning (5/17) on WCAX-TV. Check out the story!
LCMM Opens This Saturday!
Just days until Lake Champlain Maritime Museum opens for the season - kid friendly with discovery and exploration for all ages!

Camps, classes, events, exhibits and more - all on a three acre campus just 10 minutes from the heart of the Little City! Admission is always free; open seven days a week May 21–October 16. Plan your visit: www.lcmm.org.
Be in the Moment at Basin Harbor
Just next to LCMM with 700 acres to explore, Basin Harbor has been a place of rest, relaxation and recreation since 1886! Now on their fifth generation at the resort, the Beach family continue to be hands-on stewards of Basin Harbor and care deeply about the experiences of all their guests. Check out this recent podcast by 5th generation host, Sarah Morris as she reflects on what she loves most about the place she calls home. [click here]
Rokeby Museum’s Visitor Center and Historic Farm Buildings are open on weekends in May and fully open seven days a week on May 28th. Stay tuned with updates on their programs and events! [click here]
Annual Vergennes Memorial Day Parade is ON!
The American Legion Post #14 is pleased to host the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30. Beginning at 11:00am, the parade begins at Vergennes Union High School and runs throughout the City of Vergennes along a 1.5-mile route.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave”.
Hosting since 1946, the parade honors all the men and women who have served our country during times of conflict. All participants are strongly encouraged to prominently display patriotic style decorations to meet the parade’s purpose and theme.
The American Legion Post #14 will host its annual chicken BBQ following the parade at 100 Armory Lane in Vergennes. [read on]

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