This is where I first voted. Since then, the town hall has been rebuilt - probably more than a…read morequarter century ago as of now - and it was much needed, offering significantly more now. It's not fully high-tech yet, as a lot of the older records are still in large, ornate, books. But those records are very well organized, as we found out a few years ago when needing to obtain some family records. The staff are quite friendly and helpful. They offer services for seniors such as free photocopying. Be sure to drive by on December nights to check out the Christmas tree in the front of the building.

The Old Round Church is worth a side trip if you happen to be in the area. Richmond is a very nice…read moreold New England town. It is pretty lively for how small it is. We went in winter and it was beautiful with snow and ice everywhere, but I believe it would be equally pretty when it's warmer and one could wander about a bit more. There is a pretty library nearby as well and a nice truss bridge. It is closed in winter (after October?) so we'll have to back for a better look.

The Old Round Church in Richmond is a scenic spot for a wedding-- and everyone seems to know it…read more In the summer, if you drive through Richmond between 10am and 4pm you will nearly always see vestiges of wedding. Because the Church is not a practicing church (there are no weekly services) they do as many as three weddings there a day on Saturdays and Sundays May-October. The up side of this is that your date is unlikely to be fully blocked out. The down side to this is that you have little buffer on either side of the ceremony to decorate and un-decorate the building. The inside of the church is well-restored and if you're into a super-new-england-yankee aesthetic, you're in for a treat. It's unique inside and out and the views of the surrounding mountains outside add to the ambiance. Another tiny set-back (but not enough to knock a star off in my opinion, there are too many great things about the space) is that those Yankee Protestants of the early 1800s were by an large a lot smaller than we are today, so the pews can be a little tight for larger (or pregnant) guests. Also, it's BYO - officiant-- so you can have the scenic, yankee, vermonty setting in a church and you can have your ceremony be any denomination you want...or none. Fab.

The city hall, over 150 years old, is listed as Italianate-style, and it's listed in the National…read moreRegister of Historic Places. It's quite impressive, and I think nicer after the renovations in 2020 after a fire. Most of the offices you would typically visit are on the main floor. Signage is adequate, but many of the doors lead to offices or windows for multiple functions, so read carefully. Other functions, such as courts and police offices, will be on other floors. There is a ADA-compliant ramp and an adjacent parking lot. My business there today was in the City Clerk's office. They were helpful, friendly, and prompt. Unfortunately, there's only 1 chair available, so be prepared to stand if there's other folks waiting for assistance.

Great small town with charm . . From its Gem Minerva Lake, to its amazing school . . The new…read morecommunity center adds to the charm of the community. I find it odd they had to eliminate the rescue squad and moved the rescue squad to Johnsburg. An potentially merge the school with johnsburg to me is odd.

The town beach is really nice. 2 playgrounds for kids. Well trained lifeguards. Looks like a great…read moresnack bar-we have not tried anything to eat yet.