Community Resources

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🆘 Resident Support & Social Services

These organizations offer essential help for financial, food, and housing needs:

Rogers & Hazard Relief Society: A local "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" fund that provides emergency financial assistance for residents in need.
Vermont 2-1-1: A statewide service of the United Way that connects people to food, shelter, healthcare, and disability services.
Age Well VT: Offers resources for older adults, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and nutrition assistance.
3SquaresVT: Information on food assistance income guidelines to help families afford groceries.
Vermont Legal Aid (VLA) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to low-income residents, seniors, and people with disabilities throughout Vermont. They work in partnership with Legal Services Vermont through a unified help system at VTLawHelp.org.

📚 Education & Local Culture

Resources that focus on learning, history, and civic engagement:

Bixby Memorial Free Library: The regional library serving Ferrisburgh residents with books, digital media, and community programs.
Ferrisburgh Historical Society: Preserves local history and manages records; they also offer DVDs on Ferrisburgh’s 250-year history for sale at the Town Clerk’s office.
Friends of the Union Meeting Hall: A non-profit dedicated to preserving the historic Union Meeting Hall and hosting community events like potluck suppers.
Ferrisburgh Central School PTO: Connects parents and teachers to support local elementary education initiatives.

🌲 Recreation & Conservation

Ferrisburgh is known for its natural beauty and outdoor access:

Ferrisburgh Town Hall & Community Center: is available for private and community events, including meetings, workshops, weddings, and receptions.
Ferrisburgh Town Forest: Publicly accessible land with hiking trails and a management plan available online.
Lewis Creek Association: A conservation partner focused on watershed health and invasive species management in the area.
Vermont State Parks: Direct links to Kingsland Bay and Button Bay State Parks for camping and lake access.
Ferrisburgh Town Beach: A public beach beach access from Town Beach Road near Kingsland Bay State Park.
Cyanobacteria Tracker: The map shows the most recent cyanobacteria condition reports that were received from a given location.

🏛️ Business & Planning & Utilities

Resources for local entrepreneurs and regional coordination 🛍️ Local Businesses & Places to Know: go to visitferrisburghvt.com

Addison County Chamber of Commerce: A hub for local business listings, events, and job postings.
Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC): Provides technical assistance and grant writing for town planning and natural resource projects.
Maple Broadband : Information on expanding fiber-optic internet access within the town.
Water: Ferrisburgh does not maintain a municipal water system. Some properties are served by the Vergennes-Panton Water District and by small neighborhood water districts, while many residences rely on private wells for their water supply. Because water service varies by location, property owners and prospective buyers should verify the specific water source for each property.
Sewer: Ferrisburgh does not provide a municipal sewer system. Most properties utilize private septic systems for wastewater treatment, while a limited number may be connected to small, shared or neighborhood systems. Septic system design, installation, and maintenance are regulated at the state level, and property owners are responsible for ensuring compliance and proper operation. Prospective buyers should verify the type, location, and condition of any septic system serving a property. Wastewater Permit Search Here.
Green Mountain Power : Ferrisburgh's power company. GMP is an energy transformation company providing power and innovative products and services to three-quarters of Vermont.
Trash : No town-wide pickup—you hire a private hauler or use transfer stations.

Town Hall & Community Center Rental Information The Ferrisburgh Community Hall is available for private and community events, including meetings, workshops, weddings, and receptions.