Editor’s
Note:
Please send news, ads, and items of interest to the
Town Clerk by 11/19 at townclerk@wallingfordvt.com.
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the
Upcoming Election Information
Don’t
forget that General Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd.
Polling hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting takes place on the second
floor of the Wallingford
Town Hall
at
75 School Street. The last day to register to vote
is Wednesday, October 27th.
PLEASE
NOTE:
if you have registered to vote through any
outside source, such as the DMV, voter registration drive or other means, be sure
to check with our office to be certain that your application was received by us!
Wallingford
Town Office will be closed, Thursday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.
The Town Offices will also be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th
& 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Reminder
– No Parking Ban goes into effect November 15th through March 31st.
No parking allowed on
Wanted
for Free Fencing
– wooden or metal -- in
good condition for use at Elfin
Lake. If you have any fencing you
plan to dispose of and would like to donate it, please call 446-2872.
The
Town has had some street signs stolen which means more tax dollars needed to
replace them! If you find them, please call the Garage at 446-2472.
Thanks.
GET
INVOLVED: The
Town is in need of: an Auditor, Emergency
Management Director, and Planning, Conservation and Recreation Committee members
as well
as representatives to serve on the Boards of the Rutland County Solid Waste
District and the Rutland Regional Transportation Council – please volunteer. Call
446-2872, send a letter or email townadmin@wallingfordvt.com
if you are interested.
Zoning
Permits Issued
Bill
& Linelle Lohsen,1934 Route 140W, garage.
Kim
Stevens,
Property
Transfers
Sellers:
Lynn Cole & Lynnette Devereux; Buyers: Sheila Hardy & Michelle
Faulkner; 123 Route 155; Sales price: $95,000; Assessed value:
$127,400.
Sellers:
Estate of Phyllis Eastman; Buyers: Martin & Arlene Santor; 80 Nash Drive; Sales price: $103,000; Assessed value: $88,200.
{Please
note that these meeting minutes are a brief summary and are not the final
approved version.}
Selectboard
10/04/10.
Present: B. Brooks, J.
Gilman, J. Crowley, and C. Angel
Results
of the five-week summer program reported income of $13,877, expenses of $14,034,
and a $156 profit. Kim Maniery is making plans for next year’s programs
already.
D&M
was chosen to repair the underground storage tank at the town garage pending a
question on their estimate.
Doty
Trail will be kept open unless a petition is received to close in accompanied by
a $500 fee for road
discontinuance to cover the public notice in the paper as well as certified
mailings.
The
Selectboard was not interested in a proposal from Unison Site Management, LLC
who offered a lump sum to buy out the town’s monthly cell site lease payment.
The
Selectboard agreed that the temporary winter help highway position should be
advertised.
Since
the Phillips did not accept the Town’s offer of $30,000 to purchase their
property at 90 Waldo Lane, the Vermont National Guard was contacted regarding the reclamation of the
“pit”. The Town will hear from
them to complete paperwork for the project.
10/18/10.
Present: B. Brooks, F. Bruce,
J. Crowley, and C. Angel
The
Selectboard gave approval to the Rotary to hold
a coin drop on Saturday, July 16, 2011.
Phil
Baker & Sons
were chosen to haul sand and winter mix for the town.
Road
Commissioner F. Bruce reported that the hydraulic pump is failing again on the
1990 John Deere backhoe, and we need to make plans to replace this machinery.
GHL
President Bonnie Gainer reported on the status of the library and reviewed their
proposed FY11 budget. They are in
the process of hiring a librarian and plan to use the RSVP as well as a
stated-funded program to staff the assistant’s position. Total expenses are
projected at $49,055, down from $80,224 in FY10.
Total income is projected at $50,100, down from $58,700 in FY10, leaving
a surplus of $1,045, compared to a $21,524 deficit in FY10.
Their FY11 town funding request remains at $32,000.
VLCT’s
2011 property and casualty insurance renewal application was reviewed.
New for 2011 includes coverage on “property out in the open” that
would include specific property such as fencing, dugouts, etc. the rec field and
cemeteries, the cost of which to insure will be obtained.
Selectboard
approval was given for a cooperative fire protection agreement between the USDA
Forest Service/Green Mountain National Forest and EWVFD to provide mutual aid in
wild land fire incidents and activities.
Charles
E. Woods will be hired temporarily for 10 days while the sand is being hauled in
so the other two men can continue to get the roads in shape for winter.
C.
Angel had to resign
from the Rutland Reg’l Transportation Council due to health/meeting location
issues. A Wallingford
representative is needed.
Planning Commission No meeting in October.
Prudential Committee
09/22/10.
Present:
S. Sendra, D. Stocker, and A. Sharp
John
and Gwen West presented a needs list for the water/sewer departments.
There are a few big items that will need to be replaced at the sewer
plant and will be paid with capital funds. John
will obtain some quotes and present them to the board.
The Board will buy other items that are needed shortly, like a snow
blower and reciprocation saw.
Jeff
Duchesne reported that at station 2, the bottom boards on the doors are totally
rotting away. The Board will obtain
some estimates for the repair. It
will cost approximately $14,000 to replace the doors; however, possibly just the
bottom panels can be replaced.
The
board will work on the checklist for the lodge during the winter meetings so
it’ll be ready for the 2011 season.
Mileage
reimbursement for employees was discussed. John
West had told the employees they would get reimbursed for using their own
vehicles in town for their everyday travel.
The Board feels it is part of their job.
The board did agree to pay mileage when traveling outside of
10/13/10.
No
meeting held due to lack of quorum.
Conservation
Commission
09/27/10.
Present:
C. Macleod, S. Pytlik, R. Nimtz, D.
Members
approved rain garden signs; the cost will be covered by the grant.
Members also approved metal markers.
13
different trees have been identified so far.
Carol will purchase 25 tree identification markers.
Trail
markers are needed to mark the walking paths.
Naming of the trails (i.e. Fisherman’s Way, Vulture View) will be done
first.
New
kiosk discussed. Carol has the weed
filter fabric for placement from bridge to the basketball court.
Carol
is still wondering whether the Selectboard will give permission to use a portion
of the $5,000 that was voted on at town meeting in 2004 for this project.
Jill
will ask Roy Morgan if he can bring his backhoe to the pit and help dig holes
for the kiosks and sign posts.
Energy
Committee
10/05/10.
Present:
K. Welch, J. White, R. Nimtz, D. Blodgett, and B. Jones
The
status of the Town Energy Plan was discussed.
Tim has supplied a couple of town models for us to use as templates. Ken
suggests we definitely need to address renewables. The Plan should discuss
policies that the town might adopt relative to wind proposals, hydro projects,
biomass, electric co-generation with True Temper, etc.
We
should follow-thru with our recommendations to have the Town Hall building
audited.
Joyce
will distribute “energy efficiency” booklets to each of the 44 mobile home
owners in town. Jay suggests we organize an energy seminar for the owners. Ken
knows a couple of contractors who may be willing to offer a few quick energy
tips.
Insulation
of Town Hall begins next week.
Wallingford
Elementary School
09/02/10.
Present: D.
Klock, P. Rondinone, and C. Watts
C.
Watts read resignation letter from Chuck Piotrowski, who has moved out of town.
Jason
Morse reported the fuel tank filler and containment area was fixed.
The Little Red Schoolhouse will use the building for movie nights on 9/17
and 11/5. 5th and 6th
grades will be going to the State Fair in early September.
Open house is scheduled for 9/8.
A pre-k developmental screening for 3 and 4 year olds will be held on
9/13.
The
Action Plan for 2010-2012 was adopted. We
did not receive as many Title I funds because of our free and reduced lunch
percentage as compared to the rest of the elementary schools in the district.
As a result, our after school tutoring program has been put on hold.
Current
enrollment is 114. Also, free and
reduced lunch figures include 36% of WES students.
The
plan for the preschool has moved along nicely.
The licensing application was submitted last week.
The final compressor cost came in $2,400 higher than the estimate. $4,300
for the sidewalk insurance claim was received and the crack will be sealed for
the season and any problems will be reported out.
Jason
noted that the school kept the same Substitute Coordinator as last year. Jason
noted that an one-on-one assistant is required for a student and recommended
Karen Yager.
The
board approved the contract with Abbey Group.
It
was noted that (pre-school) STARS requirement cannot be met right off for
start-ups. There is a process which, if followed successfully, would result in a
4-star rating after 1 year. An
application has been submitted with a plan to reach the 4-star rating within the
1-year timeframe.
The
Board approved requests from three entities for preschool collaboratives
including associated request for tuition payments. Stafford Tech and Northshire
Preschool were approved based upon the program meeting all state requirements
for accreditation (and to-be determined tuition for Northshire.)
Kids
Cove was also approved which included a to-be-determined per-student tuition
payment made only after the program was up and running and paperwork is in place
for STAR certification, and conditioned upon the program meeting all state
requirements for accreditation. Also, the program will use space at WES for up
to 5(?) days per week for the preschool program only (i.e., no other uses
including daycare), with the days and timing of use subject to WES principal’s
agreement.
The
Board approved admission of a student to preschool dependent upon a
recommendation of the teaching staff and administration.
09/16/10.
Present: D. Klock, P. Rondinone,
C. Watts, and K. Fredette
Michelle
Kenny was appointed to the open seat until a vote could be taken next March for
a permanent replacement.
J.
Morse would like to have a discussion with the board about asking for insurance
from groups that apply to use the building.
Upcoming field trips were reported. 9/28
is student picture day. 2.
MAPs (Measures of Academic Progress) testing for grades 3-6 runs 9/27 –
10/5. NECAP testing for grades 3-6
run 10/7-10/19.
The
Kids Cove preschool program will begin 9/22 and run W-F from 8:20 – 11:45.
They do have their license and are being told they will have STARS
certification by 10/1. Chris Palance
is the teacher. Enrollment is
expected to be 10 or 11 to start.
Superintendent
Cole-Levesque’s reports included: the Commissioner’s guidance on budget
preparations for FY12. Boards should
be preparing budgets for FY12 with the targets identified in the Challenges for
Change notice. Boards should be crafting strategies for communicating early and
often with their communities about what the impacts of those cuts will be on
services to students. The Commissioner’s office expects that next year’s
spending plans should be, at a minimum, less than this year’s plans by
approximately 4 to 5% - when inflation is factored in along with the recommended
reductions in expenditures.
An
on-line summary of the feedback on opening day in-service indicated that staff
was very positive about the trainings provided. Opening days around the SU were
all successful.
The
next meeting of the three supervisory unions – RSSU, Rutland-Windsor SU, and
Windsor SW SU to discuss possible consolidation/merger options will be on 9/14.
Some form of consolidating bussing, SPED, Information Technology, and purchasing
services all represent potential savings within RSSU.
The
Department of Education has forwarded information to assist boards in the
development of optimal class size policies as required by the provisions of Act
153.
The
board will need to decide how much it will spend on pre-school tuition to
complete the collaborative agreement with
The
Board approved K. Luzader’s request that a student from outside the WES
district participate in band activities.
Chuck
noted negotiations with teachers are scheduled to start October 6.
10/07/10.
Present: D. Klock, P. Rondinone,
C. Watts, K. Fredette, and M. Kenny
The
Board was given a new building use form that was created and a report on field
trips and upcoming events.
Steve
Allen would like to come on October 21st to give a presentation about
our new Care For Kids health curriculum that we purchased from Prevent Child
Abuse Vermont. Nicole Fournier, from The Abbey
Group, would like to present on November 4th about what the kitchen
is doing and how they are getting involved at WES.
Current
enrollment is 109.
WES
has lost “transfer in” students, so we are now at a net “transfer out”
situation that is higher than the maximum called for under the program.
The
board discussed the collaborations we entered into.
Ken
reported the annual VSBA meeting will be held in Lake
The
board discussed negotiations. Dana will contact the teachers to try and set up a
negotiating session.
Wallingford Seniors’ Happenings
Foot
and blood pressure clinic on Wednesday, November 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at the
Wallingford House.
We’ve
changed our monthly meeting dates to the third Monday of each month, following
the Seniors’ lunch at the Rotary.
Remember
Seniors’ lunch every Monday at Noon at the Rotary.
Contact Linda Weightman at 446-2301.
We
will hold bingo on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Rotary building at 1 p.m.
The public is welcome.
Our
November Seniors’ Trip will be to go Christmas shopping in
The
Gilbert Hart Library
We've been an all volunteer library since mid-June and because of that, we have really changed the bottom line on the budget. Thankfully, all the wonderful volunteers have really stuck in there, and we have been very successful. Readership is up and more and more of our patrons are saying what a friendly and welcoming place we have. We will be interviewing for our new librarian soon. Applications have really flowed in, and we can be sure we will find the right fit in our new librarian. By mid-November we should be all set.
There
were lots of activities in October. Our annual dinner was held at the
Rotary on October 16. It was a great success, and we had the largest turn
out ever!! We thank the many volunteers who gave food donations and worked
very hard to make it so wonderful. We also want to give special
thanks to Jill Burkett and her daughter, Chloe, who prepared the burritos.
Jill owns IZAPA BURRITO BAR on Evelyn St.
in
Our
Annual Library Meeting was held on October 19. It was well attended and
everyone enjoyed the mulled cider and snacks. A naturalist came
to present a program on bats at the end of October. The program was very
interesting and lots of fun for all ages.
The
first Saturday in December, we will hold a Holiday Tea and Silent Auction.
Admission is free and we hope many will come and just relax on that busy day in Wallingford. We will have special items in the auction including wood cut prints by
Fitzsimmons and a week’s stay on
We hope to see you at the library soon. There is nothing like reading a
great book while sitting by your warm fire.
Library
Hours
Sun
& Mon: closed
Tues:
10 - 5:00
Wed:
10 – 8:00
Thurs & Fri: 10 – 5:00
Saturday:
9 – 12:00
Telephone
446-2685
Hart
Lines By the
Friends of Gilbert Hart Library
After
a very successful Library benefit dinner, which saw many neighbors and friends
turn out on a most miserable night of cold, wind, rain, wintry-type weather (but
much warmer and even conviviality inside) we must look to a new season – the
holidays! It hardly seems possible.
But
before getting there, there is more to keep in mind. Whist continues on November
5th and the 19th but not on November 26th;
December 10th will be the only card party in that month. Then a new
year and a new schedule for January.
There
will be a book discussion on Katherine Paterson’s book, The Day of the
Pelican on Wednesday,, November 17th at 6:30. This book appeals
to all ages, so it includes adults as well as a group from the Elementary School
who have also read this book. David Klock will lead this discussion. Books are
available at the Library: just ask at the desk. Katherine Paterson writes
wonderful books for young people, and we encourage participation in this
discussion of the 2010 Vermont Reads selection.
The
regular meeting of the Friends continue on November 10th at 2:00 p.m.
and we will be planning for our Christmas events.
Our
tree-lighting and carol sing is always on the 1st of December – out
in front of the Library and when you are cold enough, we go inside for cocoa and
cookies. Festivities start at 6:30.
Following
that on December 4th craft fairs all over town will be busy – at
the Elementary School, both Catholic and Congregational churches, and the
Library. We, at the Library are doing a silent auction this year, and items will
be displayed before the event upstairs, then downstairs on the day of the event.
We will also have tea, coffee and cookies downstairs in the Klock Room.
We
hope you all know that we can use your input for this auction. We are looking
for nice, gift quality items, which you can put a minimum price on, and we’ll
do the rest. We want all to come, and at least enjoy the refreshments. More
details will be available in the December Hart Lines.
A
reminder of First Wednesdays: November 3rd topics are in
There
are many thank-you’s to be expressed from both the Friends and the Trustees
for food, time, and effort given to our recent dinner. Neither time nor space is
available to list them all. We are also aware of the good will and caring that
has gone into these efforts. It makes us feel grateful and glad that we live in
this town we call
Events
for the Maple Valley Grange #318 on Route 7 in
Every
Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing. $5
per person. Snack bar available.
Beginners & experienced.
Every
Wednesday Bingo at 7 p.m.
Every
Thursday Martial Arts at 6:30 p.m.
Hunter’s
Breakfast
There
will be a hunter’s breakfast at the Maple Valley Grange on Route 7 in
The
Chipman Lodge 52 FAM holds
monthly meetings on the second Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge.
Suicide
Survivors Support Group
monthly meetings for those who have lost a loved one through suicide are held at
the Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street
in Wallingford
(446-3577) on the third Tuesday.
Wallingford
Neighborhood Watch
If
you’d like to receive emails under the
Angel
Food Ministries
Angel
Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to
providing substantial grocery savings to communities throughout the U.S.
Angel Food is available monthly to
any household in a quantity that can fit into a medium sized box at $30.
Each month’s menu is different and consists of both fresh/frozen items
with an average retail value of $60. Generally, one box of food assists in
feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for
almost a month. Angel Food gladly
accepts debit/credit cards, cash and food stamps.
Take
a look at the new Angel Food Ministries offerings at www.rutlandangelfood.com.
Questions can be directed to Carleen Eaton at (802) 779-8078. Orders will be
taken in person by Carleen who will be at the Town Hall on Tuesday, November 2nd from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Stop by. Local pick up can be arranged.
The
Ladies Aid of the First Congregational Church
The
Ladies Aid of the First Congregational Church of Wallingford would like to thank
all who attended our recent Harvest Ham Dinner. We appreciate your
support. The proceeds of this dinner will go to the steeple fund to pay
for restoring the church steeple, which is badly in need of repair.
Thanks
also to Jim and Sandy Marquis, Mike Willis and Nick and Helen Strom-Olsen for
their extra donations at the time of the supper for this fund.
Also thanks to all who donated food for this event.
Evelyn
Smith, Sec. Ladies Aid
Wallingford
Congregational Church Food
Shelf
The
Wallingford Congregational Church houses an Emergency Community Food Shelf.
Supplies will be given by appointment only. Contact Cindy Daubenspeck at
446-2412.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
Jr.
Firefighters – Age 13-18
Senior
Firefighters – Age 18 - ?
We
will train.
Volunteers
needed -- Age 13- seniors for Fundraisers, work details, events!
Contact Charlie Gauthier at 353-0996 for details.
The
Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank
you for support to our annual coin drop.
We raised $2,300.
Spaghetti
Dinner
There
will be a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, November 6th starting at 4
p.m. at the fire station at 120 Depot Street. The dinner will include spaghetti,
salad, bread, dessert and drink for $10.
Wallingford
Historical Society
I
would like to take this opportunity to say that we are in need of some new
board members and also a treasurer. There
are a lot of programs and activities the Historical Society could do, but they
all require organization and help. If
you have the time and are interested in keeping the history of
President
Christine Bannerman
Christmas
Tree Recycling
VT
Electronic Waste Disposal
This
past April Vermont’s Electronic Waste Disposal Legislation was signed into
law. Highlights of the law and what it means to you is listed below:
Effective
January 1, 2011 – There will be BAN OF ALL ELECTRONICS FROM LANDFILLS. This
ban would include all computers, peripherals (keyboards, wires, CPU’s, etc.),
computer monitors, cathode ray tubes, televisions, printers, personal
electronics such as digital assistants, personal music players, electronic game
consoles, fax machines, wireless telephones, cell phones, answering machines,
VCR’s, digital versatile disc players, digital converter boxes, stereo
equipment, power supply cords used to charge electronic devices FROM LANDFILLS.
By
January 1, 2011 – The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) shall adopt a plan for
the collection and recycling of all electronic waste in the state.
As part of this, ANR is to determine at least three permanent collection
sites in each county.
Effective
July 1, 2011 – If the Rutland County Solid Waste District is designated as a
permanent collection facility, then the District would be required to collect
computers, computer monitors, anything with a cathode ray tube, televisions,
tabletop printers and computer peripherals (keyboards, wires, etc.) at no cost
to covered entities. Covered
entities means any household, charity, or school district in the state or a
business in the state that employees ten or fewer employees.
ALL
OTHER ITEMS: Microwaves, cell phones, cameras, video cameras, portable or
stationary radios, wireless telephones, thermostats, hand held receivers, cell
phones, calculators, GPS systems, any commercial medical equipment and floor
standing printers – The RUTLAND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT WOULD STILL CHARGE
FOR.
Free
Hardcover Book Recycling Offer
The
RCSWD and GotBooks.com are sponsoring a free hardcover book recycling program.
Any Wallingford, organization or business may bring to the Gleason Road Recycling Depot
hardcover books for recycling at no charge.
The books can be dropped off on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays when
the
NO
ENCYLOPEDIAS, LAW BOOKS, MEDICAL JOURNALS PLEASE!
Trash
Burning
Trash
burning is illegal in Vermont. The ANR has a public education
effort called, “Don’t Burn Vermont,” to inform Vermonters about the harmful effects of trash burning, the
penalties for violating the law, and low cost and convenient alternatives to
burning trash. You can find out more
by visiting their website at www.dontburnvt.org or
calling 802-241-3840.
BURIAL
LOTS FOR
By
Time
Terms:
20% down; balance paid in 10 monthly payments. Deed will be written when last
payment is made. If APPLICANT FAILS TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT AS AGREED, APPLICANT
WILL FORFEIT 20% DOWN PAYMENT. ANY
ADDITIONAL MONEY PAID WILL BE RETURNED TO APPLICANT.
Little
Red Schoolhouse News
ZUMBA
IS BACK!
Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm October 7-November 18. At LRS. Please wear
comfortable clothing and sneakers. Jessie Lucas is a fitness trainer at Vermont
Sport & Fitness. She has extensive experience instructing Zumba and Yoga.
Community
Playgroup:
Every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30. Come let the kids play and enjoy some adult
company! Pack a snack! At LRS.
Knitting/Yarn
Group:
1st Thursday of every month, 7:00 pm. Bring your yarn, supplies, a project
to start, or one you’re working on! Want to learn to knit or crochet? We can
help with that too!
Asperger’s/Autism
Parent Support Group:
Tuesday: 7:15-8:30. Open to any families wanting to gather and discuss
issues relating to Asperger’s, high-functioning Autism or NLD.
NEWLY
ADDED PROGRAM:
Beaded
Flower Pin: Join
Bonnie Sue Smith from Sew Bead It in Pawlet in creating a lovely gift idea for
mom, grandma, aunt, sister, friend or yourself! Ages 8 &
up independently. Age 7 and under welcome with adult accompaniment 12/6/10
3:30-5:00 at LRS.
Mount
Mount
Dog
Health
Care Directive for Critical Health Care Decisions
The
Vermont Advance Directive for Health Care is available for people to complete on
their own. These forms allow people to plan ahead, name who can make health care
decisions on their behalf, and express instructions for their health care
should they become unable to speak for themselves.
Taking
Steps
is the booklet, which contains the Vermont Advance Directive for Health Care
forms, along with a more detailed discussion of the issues involved with making
end-of-life care decisions. Copies can be purchased for $5 from the
Vermont Ethics Network at 1-802-828-2909. The basic form itself can be
downloaded for free from their website at www.vtethicsnetwork.org.
The basic form may also be picked up from or mailed to you by the Southwestern
Vermont Council on Aging offices in