Editor’s
Note:
Please send news, ads, and items of interest to the
Town Clerk by 1/20 at townclerk@wallingfordvt.com.
Wanted
for Free
Fencing
– wooden or metal -- in
good condition for use at Elfin
The
Town has had some street signs stolen, which means more tax dollars will be
spent to replace them! If you find them, please call the Garage at 446-2472 or
drop them off there. No questions asked. Thanks.
GET
INVOLVED: The Town is in need of: an Auditor, Conservation Commission Planning
Commission member, Recreation Committee member, Emergency Management
Coordinator, Rutland County Solid Waste District Rep, and Rutland Regional
Transportation Council Rep - please volunteer.
Zoning
Permits Issued
Doris
Cheney,
Property
Transfers
None
{Please
note that these meeting minutes are a brief summary and are not the final
approved version.}
Selectboard
11/15/10.
Present: B. Brooks, F. Bruce,
J. Gilman, J. Crowley, and C. Angel
Shane
St. Claire, a resident of Nash Drive, discussed the lack of a stump dump in town and gave some advice on the paved
roads.
Kurt
Brown discussed the leaves and silt in the ditch in front of his residence.
Additional
“property in the open” was discussed and will be added to our property
insurance policy.
The
Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter of resignation from Kim Blodgett
for the Conservation Commission, wishing her well with her family affairs.
The
Selectboard approved submission of a grant application
to the VT Watershed Grants Program. The
funds are to construct a 100-foot long boardwalk, a 14-foot long bridge, and a trail
connecting the two structures into the existing trail network at Stone Meadow,
all of the south side of the “pit”. The total project cost of $9,500
includes clean up of the illegal dumping off the Boy’s
Delinquent
Tax Collector Lee Perry reported that four properties are up for tax sale
tomorrow. Total delinquencies are at approx. $53,000, and he plans to submit
another seven properties for tax sale.
The
Board tentatively completed the Capital
Budget. And Town Government Budget for FY12.
Charles
E. Woods was hired for the temporary winter position for the Highway Department.
Planning
Commission
11/08/10.
Present:
E. Crelin, J. West, D. Farmer, and A. Tiplady
J.
West reported on the discussion that took place at other town planning meeting
that he attended. General discussion
included: Regional planning
commission role in working with towns; Wood Pellet manufacturing companies
coming to Vermont to set up shop; The committee answered a questionnaire given
to them by the regional planning commission; How to speed up the committee’s
work on the town plan; Is the conservation committee going to give the PC
committee input?; How voluminous should the town plan be?; Committee members
question the value of having a regional planning commission; What are the duties
of the regional planning commission?; Committee members feel that the money
spent on the regional planning commission might be better off used elsewhere;
and The idea that town plan is an overview and the zoning regulations are the
specifics.
Next
PC meeting to start at 6:30pm (early) in order to focus on completion of town
plan.
Prudential Committee
10/13/10
& 10/27/10. No
meetings held due to lack of a quorum.
11/10/10.
Present: S. Sendra, A. Sharp
& D. Stocker
Chris
Dinnan asked to have his water bill lowered as he knows it was a mischievous act
done but the tenants that are now gone. A. Sharp and D. Stocker both expressed
sympathy but he is not the only one who has had issues with a high bill although
it was more than likely done on purpose. The
Board declined his request by a vote of 2/1.
The
snow blower and a few items for the sewer plant will be bought this week to
replace personal items belonging to Mark Breznick that he took when he left.
Estimates
to repair the doors at Station 2 are being sought.
We may totally replace one door and use good panels from that door to fix
the other one.
Maureen
reported on the hot water tank leak that ruined the ceiling, computer and
printer in the chief’s office.
An insurance claim has been filed. Repairs
will have to be made to the ceiling and walls in the office area.
Dennis
reported one fire truck did not pass inspection.
Alicia
Sharp reported on the workshop that she attended given by Efficiency Vermont
about LED streetlights. She also met
with the Wallingford Energy Committee as they are willing to work with the Fire
District on this project. The Board
approved signing a memorandum to move forward with the process for the LED
streetlights.
Maureen
distributed a copy of the audit that was recently completed.
Questions will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Conservation
Commission
10/25/10.
Present:
R. Nimtz, S. Pytlik, D.
S.
Pytlik ordered the Rain
On
November 7th, WCC members installed the first of the informational tree signage
on the trails near the beach. In the photo are Josh Gilman, Dave Klock,
and Ralph Nimtz.
Wallingford
Elementary School
10/21/10.
Present: D. Klock, P.
Rondinone, C. Watts, and K. Fredette
Steve
Allen gave a presentation about our new Care for Kids health curriculum that was
purchased from Prevent Child Abuse
Principal J. Morse report:
Our next Wildcat Den meeting will be held 10/19.
We will also have a NECAP celebration on 10/19.
Our K-Kids community service club will start up again this year 10/25. We
will have a school food service program advisory council meeting on 10/28.
The VSO will perform 10/29. Parent
Conferences will be held 10/20. Teachers’ Convention will be held 10/21-22.
Nicole
Fournier, from The Abbey Group, would like to present what the kitchen is doing
and how they are getting involved at WES on 11/4.
Dana Cole-Levesque,
Superintendent, report: The MRU Finance Committee will meet to review its
proposed expenditures for 2011-12. Principals have been working on
strategies for reducing plans spending for next year.
The
Windsor Rutland SU voted to proceed with the governance study involving their
supervisory union and two others - Rutland SO and Windsor SW.
Dana
has been invited to the
Stafford
Dana
reported that Lambert Associates have been hired to evaluate and make
recommendations for improving information technology throughout the supervisory
union.
Dana
distributed a first draft of a WES budget for the 2011-2012 school year.
Jason
shared a list of spending reductions that could be implemented to reduce school
spending. The Board set a target of
the 12/16 meeting to have a final budget.
The
annual VSBA meeting will be held at the Lake Morey Inn. Ken explained two
resolutions that will be brought up at the meeting. The Board agreed to support
both.
Ken
attended the Northeast Region National School Board Association recently and
gave the Board an overview of that meeting.
11/04/10.
Present: D. Klock, P. Rondinone,
C. Watts, and M. Kenny
Nicole
Fournier gave a presentation on the successes that have been accomplished within
the hot lunch program.
There
wasn’t an updated draft budget available, so the Board brought Michelle up to
date.
Field
Trips were reviewed. Judy Dow will
return 11/3-5 for an artist in residence. Jason visited
The
6th graders will host a fundraiser breakfast at Applebee’s on 11/6.
Our school spelling team will compete in Newfane on 11/6.
We will hold a fall Poetry Coffeehouse on 11/10.
Dana
reported the elementary boards and MRU’s Finance Committee reviewed
preliminary spending plans for FY12 which meet or exceed the targeted reductions
as set forth in the Challenges for Change legislation. Staffing reductions are
being considered in all schools. Notices of two possible retirements for FY12
were received. Decisions about
offering enhanced retirement packages need to be made.
Dana
discussed the VSA/VSBA conference he attended that showcased 21 Best Practices
from around the state highlighting everything from central office efficiencies,
to classroom observation strategies, to high school-collegiate collaboration.
RSSU
plans to hire Carrie Becker to write a 21st Century Community
Learning Centers Grant. The grant
provides upwards of $125,000 per year for up to 5 years for local educational
agencies serving children with Free and Reduced Lunch rates exceeding 30%, or a
consortium of two or more agencies, organizations, or entities. Dana explained
the cost sharing.
C. Watts summarized the three
Boards’ first negotiation session with the teachers.
“
Wallingford
Seniors’ Happenings”
Foot
and blood pressure clinic on Wednesday, December 1st at 10:30 a.m. at the
Wallingford House.
The
Seniors’ trip for December will be on December 21st.
The bus will leave the Wallingford House at 5 p.m. for
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.
The
Gilbert Hart Library
Greetings from the new
librarian, Wendy Savery! As a youth growing up in
This November a VT Reads book
discussion brought elementary students and community members together around the
book The Day of the Pelican. David
Klock, Jackie Proulx, and Carie Dinnan were among those who helped make this a
success and a display about the book is in the front hallway of the library.
December brings the community
tree lighting on the first and of course
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
So
here we are in the last month of 2010 – has any year ever gone by this fast?
December is always a challenge, isn’t it – so much to do and so little time
to do it. Well, we always try, don’t we?
At
the Library, the first thing to come up is always the annual tree-lighting,
carol-singing and cocoa-sipping affair on December 1st. It will start
at 6:30 p.m. on that particular Wednesday in front of the Library. Do come and
join the festivities – they don’t last long and the kids love to take part.
Saturday,
the 4th of December is Wallingford Day all over again, only with
Christmas and holidays the emphasis of the many craft fairs and other events
going on that day. I am told that the big Elementary School craft fair is on
that day with everything that goes with it, usually a lunch around noon and
maybe an appearance from Santa. St. Patrick’s Church and First Congregational
Church are also having craft fairs, so you’ll have to check them out as well.
Look for signs, and a page in the Rutland Herald to learn more about it.
At
the Library on the same day we are having a silent auction of a variety of items
which will be on display for some time beforehand upstairs. For the auction they
will be displayed in the Klock Room. There, in addition to entering your bids
for the items you want, you can enjoy a social time with complimentary tea,
coffee, cocoa and cookies furnished by the Friends in whatever elegance we can
muster.
At
11:00, the same day, the Curbstone Chorus, a group of male barbershop singers
will sing at the Library, probably from the Children’s Room, which has the
best acoustics. Their program of 20 – 30 minutes may or may not be seasonal in
nature, but we will be happy to have them.
If
you have articles to contribute to the silent auction, please have them in soon.
So far, we have a braided rug, framed woodcut prints, decorative wooden plates,
a breakfast basket, and a week’s vacation on
With
December such a busy month, that is all we have scheduled, except for a whist
party on Friday, December 10th at 7:00. Carol Pratt is still in
charge and can be reached at 446-2843.
You
probably know by now that Wendy Savery has been chosen as our new Librarian.
Wendy comes to us from many years of managing her own day-care business, and a
love of reading. Both organizational skills and knowledge of books are essential
for a good librarian. We all wish her success in this new venture.
We
also wish all our readers the happiest of holidays in this upcoming season. May
2011 be good to us all!
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.
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. Local pick up can
be arranged.
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.
Wallingford Historical Society
There
will be a meeting of the Wallingford Historical Society on Tuesday, December 7th
at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall.
We
have no Treasurer and need at least two new board members.
If anyone is interested, please contact me at 446-3560.
Christine Bannerman, President
December
4th – Christmas Craft Fairs/Bazaars/Silent Auction at:
Wallingford Congregational Church,
Saturday,
December 4th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 189 South Main Street. Featuring local crafters, food,
raffle, door prizes and more! A
light lunch fare will also be available.
Wallingford
Saturday,
December 4th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 126 School Street. Featuring local crafters, fresh
wreaths and a home-cooked luncheon complete with soups, sandwiches and
dessert. Door prizes!
St.
Patrick's Church
Saturday,
December 4th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Gilbert
Hart Library
There
are several lovely items that will be auctioned off by silent auction on
December 18th. Please stop by the library on December 4th
to review all the items and place your bid
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!
BURIAL
LOTS FOR
Call
Charles Gauthier at 353-0996
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
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 (October 7). 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.
Kickboxing Class
Every
Tuesday for one hour starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Wallingford Elementary School
led by Lisa Marchinkoski. $5/class
– November 16th through December 21st. Drop-ins welcome.
East Wallingford Baptist Church Christmas Eve Candle Light Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. on December 24th!