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nyc2vt84 t1_j29grqv wrote

By working full time you are paying taxes here. That’s contributing. Join the co-op but your food there (probably better and cheaper anyway). Volunteer there/library/at local ski hill if you want.

It’s an awesome place. Just think about how close you need to be to an airport or city before picking a place to settle.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j29k68z wrote

Great answer.

  1. Volunteer in your town but don’t suggest change. Be there to help carry the weight, not to fix the town, not to be a critic.

  2. Don’t be offended by the occasional neighbor who isn’t interested in friendship (but will help you out anytime)

  3. Expect to get roasted here (Vermonters see work-from-home out-of-staters moving in as a big part of why there is a lack of housing (even though our population hasn’t changed much and it’s more about the popularity of AirBnB homes).

  4. Don’t be put off by unfriendly redditors in this sub, Vermont is a friendly place.

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nyc2vt84 t1_j2a1zde wrote

Ya second #4 be a good person but feel free to ignore people being critical of you just because “they are a real Vermonter because they have been here for 5 generations” and not cause of anything you did

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Practical-Intern-347 t1_j29ol9d wrote

This is a good summary of my advice as well. Also, 1.1 -- Enjoy your town and participate, but don't suggest change. If you'd like to ADD something new, knock yourself out.

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