Castleton Republicans

02/02/2026

Get your ice fishing gear ready!🎣
Just two weeks away! We are looking forward to seeing all of you🦁

01/24/2026

“Thank You” to the 60 or so people who ventured out to our GOP breakfast on this cold morning! “Thank You” to Renee and the high school& college students that came! “Thank You” to our incredible legislators! “Thank You” to the veterans in the kitchen at the Castleton American Legion for another delicious breakfast buffet! 🥰

01/21/2026

The passing of James P. Leamy
Posted on: January 15, 2026 - 1:02pm
James P. Leamy
Health Officer
Dear residents,
It is with my heartfelt sorrow that we announce the loss of our Health Officer and longtime public servant, James "Jim" Leamy. Jim passed away at his home last weekend. A tribute to Jim's service to this community, going back into the 1960's is forthcoming. Jim's quick wit, dedication to the community, and his stories about his beloved Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Boston Celtics will be missed around the Town Office. Rest in Peace Jim, we will miss you.

Respectfully,

Town Office Staff, Select Board, and his entire work family

Dear residents, It is with my heartfelt sorrow that I announce the loss of our Health Officer and longtime public serva

01/20/2026

Governor Scott is delivering his 2026 Budget Address to a joint assembly in the State House right now. Listen at the link

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01/13/2026

WANTED: Community members interested in serving as Slate Valley School Board Representatives!

Slate Valley Unified Union School District is seeking residents who want to make a meaningful impact on our schools and students. Open seats are available in West Haven (3 seats), Hubbardton (1 seat), and Orwell (1 seat). There are also seats in Benson, Fair Haven, and Castleton, where current members are running unopposed.

Serving on the school board is a great way to represent your community, support student success, and help shape the future of Slate Valley schools. Board members receive an annual stipend, and no prior experience is required—just a commitment to serve.

If you’re interested in running, please visit your town office to obtain a petition and learn more about the process and requirements.

01/08/2026

Make plans to come to the Marble Mansion on March 21st!

01/03/2026

Val Taylor of Mendon has been appointed to the House seat being vacated as Rep Jim Harrison retires! Congratulations, Val!

Governor Phil Scott Announces Legislative Appointments
Press Release
January 2, 2026
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Val Taylor to represent the Rutland-11 district in the House of Representatives and John Benson to represent the Orange District in the Senate. Taylor replaces Representative Jim Harrison who will be resigning effective January 6, and Benson replaces Larry Hart, who resigned in October.
Val Taylor, Rutland-11, House of Representatives
Taylor, of Mendon, most recently served as Chair of the Mendon Selectboard and has an entrepreneurial background, running her family-owned residential painting business.
“Val has experience in both public service as well as running her own business,” said Governor Phil Scott. “I believe her experience in both areas will be an asset in the legislature. I’m also appreciative of Jim Harrison’s years of service to Vermont and wish him well in his next chapter.”
“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to represent the Rutland -11district. Representative Jim Harrison was dedicated and put his best foot forward, and I’m aware I have big shoes to fill. I hope to win the trust of these four towns this coming year by doing the same. I’m proud to be a Vermonter, and I will work hard for them and make their concerns my priority.”
John Benson, Orange District, Senate
John Benson, of Brookfield, worked as a civil engineer for over 45 years, including as a managing partner of DuBois and King, Inc., in Randolph, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors. Benson has served on the Brookfield Selectboard since 2009 and currently serves as Chair of the Board, a role he’s held for over eight years.
“John understands the challenges facing Vermont well, which will help him excel in this role,” said Governor Phil Scott. “His career as a civil engineer, decades as a volunteer firefighter, and now on the Selectboard, demonstrate his commitment to working together to solve problems, which will be an important perspective to have in the Senate.”
“I would like to thank Governor Scott for appointing me to this very important position as Senator for Orange County,” said Benson. “I am honored to represent the people of Orange County and will do my best to work for them and the State of Vermont.”
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01/01/2026

Thank you, Representative Harvey, for serving Castleton in the VT State House in 2025! A new year now has begun!