This is a message that I received from the Governor's Office this morning. (If you do not know the reason we fly the flags at half-mast on the 19th of each month, please read the explanation below.)

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"On the 19th of every month since our first deaths, I have ordered flags to fly at half-staff in memory of the Vermonters we have lost to this pandemic, and to honor their lives and the loved ones they left behind. For this solemn anniversary, but with hope and optimism for the road ahead, by the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby once again direct the flags of the United States of America and the State of Vermont to be flown at half-staff at the State House and at all state facilities and grounds this Friday, March 19, from sunrise (6:54 a.m.) to sunset (7:01 p.m.) and request that all Vermonters who proudly fly the flags of our state and nation to do the same.

Be it further requested, that all municipalities, courthouses, places of worship and others capable, ring their bells 14 times, representing the Vermonters lost in all 14 counties, from 7:00 to 7:01 p.m., as the sun sets and during the final minute flags are flown at half-staff.

Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Vermont on this 17th day of March, A.D. 2021."

PHILIP B. SCOTT, Governor

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I would encourage anyone that has a bell of any size, and wishes to participate in this ceremony to please do so. Remember that this is only from 7:00 PM to 7:01 PM on Friday, March 19. I have contacted Rose Bothfeld to see if the bell can be at the Church can be rung, and I contacted Dana Robinson and he will be ringing the bell that is on his home also. Please join in if you can to honor these victims.

Betty Ritter, Town Clerk/Treasurer

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