Welcome to the the page of the Middlebury Poet Laureate and the committee working to fill this position in our town.
The position of poet laureate originated at a meeting of the Middlebury, Connecticut, Board of Selectmen (BOS), on March 4, 2024. The BOS formally endorsed the position, and a committee was established immediately to define the position and advertise it to residents of Middlebury.
Some helpful links for your information. There is a wealth of information here:
Connecticut Coalition of Poets Laureate
Artists and Poets in Middlebury – a Bee-Intelligencer article on former artists and poets in Middlebury’s history.
Our committee consists of Middlebury residents who are here to help you. If you have questions about applying for the position, or if you wish to help on the committee, please contact Bob Rafford, president of the Middlebury Historical Society, at president@middleburyhistoricalsociety.org, or 203-206-4717. We will soon post an application page and an eligibility criteria page for your use. Thank you for visiting our site – we look forward to hearing from you!
