Welcome to the Town of Shoreham, established in 1761. Shoreham is a thriving lake-shore town lying on the outskirts of the growing communities of Burlington, Middlebury, and Rutland. It is halfway between Montreal, Canada, and Albany, N.Y., on New England’s west coast: the shore of Lake Champlain. Shoreham is primarily an agricultural community of orchards, dairy and niche farms, and numerous commercial endeavors, as well as an increasing number of smaller home-based businesses. Shoreham is also home to the “Fort Ti” Ferry, one of oldest ferries in the US, in continuous operation between Shoreham and Ticonderoga, N.Y., since 1788.
Quick takes...
- Day light Savings Begins—Sunday, March 11; set clocks ahead Saturday night; change smoke/fire alarm batteries.
- Dog Licenses—Available now; deadline April 1; $11/$15
- April NewsSheet Deadline—Thursday, March 29
- Rabies Clinic—March 22; Firehouse, 6:30, $12, exact change or check; bring proof of licensing.
- Burn Permits—Permits are required—-contact the Fire Warden the day of, or day before, the expected burn. Workdays: 897-5711; Eves. before 9:00PM, Mornings, after 6:00AM, Weekends: 897-5712; Fire Dept. response for un-permitted burns billed at $150/truck
Town Clerk: M,T,Th,F 9-12, 1-4; closed Weds.; 897-5841
Platt Library: M 11-7, W 2-7, Th 2-7, Sat 9-1:00; 897-2647
