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A Pomfret Example of Local Government in Action

October 28, 2025
Detail of a map of Vermont zoomed in on Pomfret (southwest of I-89, near I-91)

We are happy to share with VLCT members this Mountain Times opinion piece by Ben Brickner, who is a Pomfret resident, practicing attorney, and chair of the Pomfret Selectboard. The views expressed are solely those of the author. 

Two short excerpts:

This is the essential work of small-town governance. Municipal officials may not make headlines like their state or federal counterparts, but they ensure the gap between policy and practice doesn’t leave local communities stranded.

In Vermont, this translation is still done by neighbors serving neighbors. That’s a legacy worth preserving, and a responsibility worth taking on.

Read the full piece at Translating Policy To Pavement: How Small Towns Make State Rules Work.