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frisbeegopher t1_j9eg6wm wrote

I lived in Massachusetts previously and moved to VT as a young adult. The biggest differences (at least when we moved nearly 15 years ago)

The authority of town cops doesn’t stop at their town line. An officer has authority state wide regardless of what town they work for.

Towns (especially small towns) still hold town meeting and utilize floor votes to make pretty big decisions. Town meeting day is the first Tuesday in March.

Not everything you need to know will necessarily be available online. Calling someone is often the only way to get information.

(Some) people will attempt to devalue your opinion because you’re not “from here”. This usually occurs when you’re right and they can’t otherwise back up their shitty stance on something. Try not to take it personally.

The communities (especially more rural) are close knit. Everyone knows everyone and knows their business. This is both a blessing and a curse.

Most folks are genuinely kind. We take care of each other here - even the folks who don’t have much are willing to show up for someone else who needs help.

We couldn’t be happier living here, I hope you like it too.

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thisoneisnotasbad t1_j9enhff wrote

> Some) people will attempt to devalue your opinion because you’re not “from here”. This usually occurs when you’re right and they can’t otherwise back up their shitty stance on something. Try not to take it personally.

This is a seriously flatlander take. This guy doesn’t know shit.

/s ?

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happyonthehill802 t1_j9epwhy wrote

Sounds like someone tried to jersey vermont, and the community didnt like it.

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HappilyhiketheHump t1_j9ewr4a wrote

Wow. I read this as “someone tried to mount a Jersey” and choked on my oatmeal.

It’s a blurry morning.

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spitsparadise OP t1_j9f2adl wrote

I loved going to town meeting growing up in MA! I noticed that people in VT look out for each other. When we were visiting a couple of years ago my partner got hit by a car that ran a red light as we were in a crosswalk, we ended up having to spend over a week in the hospital and the nice local folks offered me a bed and food and all that. My partner and I are a lot more "laid back" and it really struck a nice chord with us that people offered us help like that. Looking forward to the community feel.

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RZRPRINCESS t1_j9f50a3 wrote

My dad just got in a bad accident and had to be flown in to Mass General, as a Vermonter we were so scared everyone was going to be rude to us but I have to say everyone we have met in Boston has gone above and beyond with kindness. So I guess it goes full circle! I'm glad we are all able to have humanity and take care of each other when it's most needed! :)

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