I hate to be that person, but because we are planning to move to Vermont, we would never dream of doing this, this isn't necessarily an outsider thing so much as just rude, inconsiderate people, entitled and all that being mentioned already.

If I've learned one thing from this pandemic it's that people are just dumb and entitled and don't give a shit about anyone but themselves, and it's just pervasive and everywhere. It was so disappointing to me. But hubby and I both grew up in rural area with acreage so we probably learned early what was okay and not okay and respect people's property.

Anyway, don't downvote cause I totally empathize and support OP.

These tresspassers are asshats and you shouldn't have to deal with this.

Been there many times. I cannot say enough about the food and atmosphere. It’s sort of a hooligan sports pub but there is always a happy group of people. Also love the beer menu they have from all over the world.

We asked you to bring pitchforks and torches, not logic, reality and reason. You're out of the mob Kixeliz! /s

Rolex-now that's some serious time. /s

Very odd, unless it's not town assessed value and you're referring to sale value such as on zillow. Our town assessed value keeps increasing and taxes are up $1200 more last year.

Sounds awful.

I keep thinking of Pat from UK Ghosts saying to them "What is WRONG with you?"

Lil Britain in Bennington is absolutely superb. I'm British and love the place.

Reddit hurts their feelings though.

Reddit might hurt your feelings though

Permissive use usually comes with liability protection.

OP, just post it and start recording anyone you confront, to keep a record for repeat offenders.

They only do it on Fridays, and they sell out before dinner time, but Depot St Burgers in Manchester has top notch fish and chips

Haven't tried Lil Britain in Bennington yet but have heard it's good

Rays in Essex jct pretty good

Funny, my house value almost doubled and my taxes haven't increased at all.

If you have any cell service then cellular game cameras would be a good option for protecting against and catching these people. They're much more difficult to steal and you'll know exactly when someone is trespassing.

Awesome! Good to know they’re open. Will be grabbing fish and chips there soon.

Do your own research OP but I can tell you that Vermont does not have a history of caselaw supporting permissive easements.

Vermont has strong property rights and asking a community organization to make you some signs and let folks know they need to behave properly will do absolutely nothing to jeopardize property rights.

Have some faith in your community that it's members (on the whole) want to do the right thing, respect your land, and enjoy the outdoors (in that order).

Elliot St Fish & Chips in Brattleboro

Seconding Cornerstone. Also Tozier's in Bethel - great variety of fish dishes there too.

I’ve lived in rural vt my whole life and have never seen posted signs as rude, you shouldn’t feel bad at all about posting your stuff. People need to learn some respect that is crazy what you’ve had to deal with.

Elliot Street in Brattleboro has outstanding Fish and Chips!!

I’ve been wondering what’s the best way to ask someone for permission to go on their land. Do you have to know them personally? If not, how do you go about it—do you just knock on their door? Mail them a letter?

I’m sorry people are being so disrespectful!

When whole streets become vacant due to unregulated short term rentals it creates an enormous cultural impact to the town/area. My street since Covid has become fifty percent STR/AirBNB/VRBO.

Whenever a house comes up for sale I wonder what rate the new owners will charge a night for the place.

At a certain point I'd think that especially in smaller VT towns the number of STR will eventually outnumber the full time residents of the area. When this occurs what really would bring someone to visit here except for a romanticized ideal of Vermont?

I had takeout from them last week. Call them up

Google says it’s temporarily closed? But their site doesn’t seem to indicate it’s closed? Any idea if The Fish and Chip is open?

Yup, 100% correct. Post it or they will come...