Coming Soon
The 250 Year Celebration of
 Wallingford, Vermont’s Charter  

On August 28, 2011 from 2 to 7 PM, come join us celebrate our history at The Boy’s Camp on Elfin Lake , Wallingford , Vermont .  This is a community event with participation by local merchants, churches, civic organizations, firemen and townspeople.  

Festivities begin at 2:00 and continue until 7:00 PM.  Firemen will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs to be ready at 2:30.  There will be a nominal change for these items.  Food provided by the community will include salads, baked beans, popcorn, assorted beverages, delectable deserts and ice cream.  You’ll find picnic tables and a tent where you can sit, eat and relax.  

Starting at 4:00, there will be an hour-long Program featuring a reading of portions of our Charter, a presentation on World War II soldiers, a poetry reading, and a community sing along of a selection of patriotic songs.  

From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, the Two Score Band from Wallingford will perform for your enjoyment.  

Events that will take place all day in the Lodge itself include a Wallingford Historical Society exhibit and exhibits by Wallingford Merchants.  

Throughout the day, there will be children’s games and activities.

All events are free and open to the public.  THERE WILL BE NO PARKING AT THE BOY’S CAMP WITHOUT A PERMIT.  There will be convenient designated parking in town with shuttle bus service to The Boy’s Camp.  

For more information, contact Joyce Barbieri at 802-446-2336.

Meet us at the Stone Meadow Parking area on Waldo Lane.  Families welcome!
We need your help clearing walking trails, building a small bridge over the bog area, trail marking, tree trimming, etc. 

Take a walk through Stone Meadow Recreation Area today (formerly known as the Pit) and see what has 
been accomplished so far.

For more information call Carol Macleod, 802-446-2658

Transfer Station
Please do not park along the front of the junk mail/tin rv’s or building on the west side of the Transfer Station.  This makes it difficult for vehicles to exit the station, especially on busy days!

Reminder! The last Hazardous Waste Collection day in 2011 will be Saturday, September 24th from 8:00-10:30 a.m. 

Pre-School Opportunity

Attention Parents/Guardians of 3- & 4-year olds:  The Wallingford School District is offering preschool opportunities.  Please contact Penny Leinhardt at 446-2141 or Dana Cole-Levesque.

Zoning Permits Issued

Richard Korchak, 2680 Route 7 South, new house, garage and barn.

William Weiss, 843 Dawson Hill Road , garage.

Steve George, 167 Wickham Lane , roof on deck.

Property Transfers

Seller:  Martin & Arlene Santor, mobile home, Buyer:  Fred & Elizabeth Shum, Purchase price: $10,700, Assessed value: $9,700.

{Please note that these meeting minutes are a brief summary and are not the final approved version.}

Selectboard

7/06/11.  Present:  B. Brooks, N. Tift, J. Gilman, and R. Regula  

The Selectboard discussed the report issued by Myrna Milani, BS, DVM regarding Jane Quigley's dog, Arlo in regards to her consultation process, recommended treatment protocol, and prognosis for the dog following eight weeks of treatment.

The State of VT Dept. of Taxes Letter of Agreement for Computer Appraisal Services was signed.       

Ben Clark resigned from the Planning Commission as he is moving away from Wallingford .  

Year-end financials were reviewed by Joyce Barbieri who reported an ending cash balance of -$1,605.38.

The Selectboard reviewed the project phases and tasks from DuBois & King, the only bidder, to evaluate the existing conditions of the Creek Road bridge and design repairs. 

The Town Garage request for quotes was reviewed by the Selectboard.

The Selectboard approved Attorney Liccardi's letter to the Natural Resources Board regarding the Town’s violation of the Act 250 Land Use Permit relating to the operation of the former gravel pit on Waldo Lane by the Wallingford Park Association.  

7/18/11.  Present:  B. Brooks, F. Bruce, R. Regula, and N. Tift

Road Commissioner Charlie Woods reported on the highway department’s activities.

Mary Peterson, Commissioner of Taxes, set  Wallingford 's Homestead Education Tax Rate at $1.3363 (down from $1.3505) and the Non-Residential Tax Rate at $1.3009 (down from $1.3177).

Joyce Barbieri reported a grand list of $2,357,532,000, compared to last year of $2,347,484,000.  The town budget of $560,101.66 equates to a town tax rate of .2376¢, compared to .2086¢ last year.

The Town is in need of someone to serve as Health Officer for a three-year term.

Junk violation letters will be issued to two property owners.

N. Tift requested that he be appointed as a special officer until Constable Jerry Tift completes his training, so that confidential information can be passed between the two.  There is no salary involved.  The item was deferred until the next meeting.

DTC Lee Perry reported that he is passing seven properties on to the attorney for tax sale plus two other possibilities, all past due two years or more.  He plans to conduct additional tax sales once these are concluded. 

Planning Commission Chair John West reported that no one attended the public hearing on the Flood Hazard Area Regulations at 7 p.m. tonight.  The regulations will now be turned over to the Selectboard for their action.

Prudential Committee

6/22/11.  Present:  S. Sendra and A. Sharp

David Stewart gave the pricing they could offer for our propane -- $2.27 a gallon, which is over .60¢ cheaper than we can get anywhere else.  The Board approved purchasing propane from this company.

Chief Jeff Duchesne reported they are having a problem with the pump blowing the fuse all the time on engine 1.  The repair people have actually been in contact with the manufacturer to see why this is happening.  They also have to get some major work done on the forestry van as the transmission is going.  They have been looking at trading the van and the tanker that did not pass inspection in on a used van. 

The inspection of the water tank was completed and a report with a DVD was sent to the office.  The inspection went real well with no issues at all with the tank, so we are good for the next 5 years.

Scott looked at some used lawn mowers, and they were very old and not worth the money.  He hasn’t found one to replace the very old one at the sewer plant.

Maureen distributed the budgets for the year end with a few items that have not been paid for as of yet so they could look to set the new water/sewer rates for the coming year. YTD results are all within budget except for the sewer, which has a small deficit.  After looking over the budgets, the Board set the following rates water at $4.43 and sewer at $7.45 per 1000 gallons.

7/13/11.  Present:  S. Sendra, D. Stocker, and A. Sharp

Chief Jeff Duchesne reported that the fire department had been awarded a grant from VLCT for a security and fire alarm system for the fire house. The Board approved this purchase. 

Jeff reported that he found a used utility truck and with the trade of two old trucks and the money from the truck replacement fund, they will be able to pay for the truck outright and not have a loan.  The board approved this purchase with the stipulation that the price come down between $1,000-$2,000.

Maureen distributed the end of year financials. The only budget that did show a small deficit of $3,000 was the Sewer budget.  The board was very pleased with how things came out since we did not change the rates for the whole fiscal year.

Dale has mentioned we have some curb stops around that are not working and would like to work at getting those replaced.  The Board approved getting the worst area fixed first. Dale found someone who may be willing to trim back the trees and bushes that hang over the sidewalks so it will be easier to plow this winter.  The board is in favor of having this done as soon as we get a quote as to what it will cost.

The board did discuss creating some guidelines for the Delinquent Tax Collector to follow.

Planning Commission

7/11/11.  J. West, D. Farmer, and A. Tiplady

Town Plan discussion:

• John passes out final version of the town plan
• Time line discussed
• ZA to get a map from RRPC for plan
• John W. to call ZA to set up a hearing for Plan.

Conservation Commission

6/27/11.  C. Macleod, S. Pytlik, J. Gilman, M. Pramuk, J. Bliss, and D. Klock

Carol is to call that Fire District/Prudential Committee to see if they will give us permission to remove the trash.  We are unsure as to whether the trash is on Town land or Prudential Committee land.  The staging area for removal of the trash is on Fire District land.

WCC will purchase pizza for the VYCC crew on their last day of work.

Mowing of the field is off the table for 2 years.

Jill Burkett purchased wildflower seeds that will be strewn near the new ADA trail.

Mark attended a meeting for the 250^th celebration in August.  There will be tables of food for sale at the Boys Camp.  There will be a Town Trivia game the day before.  WCC may do a scavenger hunt on the Stone Meadow Trails and should set up a table and try to enlist volunteers.  WCC will have guided tours of the Stone Meadow trails.  We hope that Ralph will be able to do a birding walk and that Steve Pytlik can do a tree/soil tour.  It would be nice if we could get someone to do an edible plant/plants in general descriptive walk.

WCC will have regular work days at Stone Meadow from April thru October.  They will be scheduled for the first Saturday of every month and the third Sunday of every month.  We need to make a poster with pictures and with information about the work days.

Josh reported that Act 250 is requiring the Town to complete reclamation of the Pit.

Wallingford Elementary School

6/06/11.   Present:  D. Klock, M. Kenny, P. Rondinone, and J. Rodgers  

J. Morse reported that the kindergarten classroom will be retiled this summer.  

The Board raised the substitute coordinator’s annual salary from $1,800 to $2,000.   

The Board gave Mr. Morse a personal laptop as a good-bye gift.  

Elementary Transfers:  

Lunch prices for 11-12 were discussed.  The Board increased lunch prices for children $.10 to $2.10. 

The Board approved signing a tax anticipation note to People’s United Bank in the amount of $350,000 with an interest rate of 1.8%

M. Kenney reported that the gate in the schoolyard was installed and will serve as both an evacuation exit and a place for the Kids’ Cove students to come in and out of.

“ Wallingford Seniors’ Happenings”

Foot and blood pressure clinic on Wednesday, August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Wallingford House.

Our monthly meeting dates to the third Monday of each month, at 1:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Senior Program:  The bus will leave the Wallingford House at 9 a.m. biweekly for grocery shopping in Rutland . All are welcome.  Questions, call Gwen White at 446-3875.  August dates –8/5 and 8/19.

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
Patrons have been cooling off in the library, browsing the stacks for good reads and using the computers and wifi access.  We have had lots of vacationers and some hikers as well.  In August more new books will have arrived, keeping the readers busy with best sellers and favorite authors alike.  Children have enjoyed a variety of summer programming, and the grand finale of this will be on Tuesday August 2, when Drum Journeys of the Earth visits the Klock Room at 10:30 a.m. for a special performance of world percussion.  This event is free and open to the public.

The automation team has been at work assigning barcodes to the holdings at the library in anticipation of our move to an electronic catalog.  All of adult and young adult fiction has been entered so far, and work has begun on children's and biographies.  The team of volunteers has been working many hours to get the job done, with Eleanor Ross of East Wallingford making a tremendous effort. The process has also meant that duplicate books as well as many older books with few checkouts are making their way into the book sale, which is happening at the end of the month.  Be sure not to miss it for good reads at good prices.

On Wednesday, August 24^th, Milan Kundera's The Book of Laughter and Forgetting will be discussed in the Klock Room at 6:30 p.m.  Copies of the book are available now in the library.  Try this out and bring your observations to share.  Hope to see you there!

Come one and all to a free performance of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice performed by the Rutland Youth Theatre at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 6th at the Wallingford Town Hall .  Free and open to the public.

Old Fashioned Community Sing-a-Long
Sponsored by the Gilbert Hart Library

Wednesday, August 10^th at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn by the Gilbert Hart Library (if raining, in the Klock Room).  

Come sing your favorite old songs:  This Land is Your Land; God Bless America ; She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain, and many more.  Lyrics will be provided.  

Everyone welcome, families, kids, seniors.  Bring your blankets and chairs.

Library Hours

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
I have just finished the discussion book for July’s movie and book series that Wendy is arranging for this summer. The book, called Loving Frank, is about architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his rather eccentric life-style, especially for the times in which he lived (early 1800’s). It is a novel because documentation of many facts could not be confirmed, and yet a life has a sequence and some conclusions were made up, though logical.

This week we will view the movie, which consists of many examples of his architecture which he called American or democratic. His aim was to make a house appear to be part of the landscape. Come and see the movie, whether you’ve read the book or not. The book talks about architecture, but mostly it was about his decades-long affair.

Then you can decide to go ahead with the last book-and-movie selection on August 17^th.

The Friends want to enthusiastically say thank you to the Trustees for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon they put on in mid-July for all those who have helped the Library maintain its services and keep things on an even keel during the past year. The luncheon was delicious and the atmosphere warm and friendly. We are truly lucky to have such a congenial “bunch”.

In August, whist parties will continue at 7:00 p.m. on the 5^th and 19^th in the Klock Room. Call Carol Pratt at 446-2843 for more information.

On the 27^th, the day before the Wallingford 250^th birthday celebration, the Friends will have our annual book sale in the Klock Room. Also we’ll have our tag sale on that day. Hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Items for either or both sales can be brought to the Library after the 1^st of August.

The celebration of the town will take place on August 28^th at the Boys Camp. The Library will have a presentation or a table to help townsfolk understand and appreciate the role the Library plays in our town.

Enjoy your summer – it’s finally here!

FASCAR at the East Wallingford Baptist Church on Route 140E

Exciting Indoor Car Race on a 32-foot track! Fun for the whole family, August 13th, 1-4 p.m.  Bring Up to 6 Matchbox/Hot-wheel Cars (we have extras) and Join in the Fun!  Call 259-2140 or visit ewbaptist.com.

Events for the Maple Valley Grange #318 on Route 7 in South Wallingford ……

Every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing.  $5 per person.  Snack bar available.  Beginners & experienced.

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 Wallingford “Neighborhood Watch” system, send an email to townadmin@wallingfordvt.com and keep updated on vandalism, thefts, etc. in Wallingford and surrounding towns.

Angel Food Ministries 
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing substantial grocery savings to communities.  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.  Take a look at the Angel Food offerings at www.rutlandangelfood.com. Questions can be directed to Carleen Eaton at (802) 779-8078. Local pick up can be arranged.

Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department News

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.  

Community Food Shelf
The Community Food Shelf is located in the Fellowship Hall of the Wallingford Congregational Church on South Main Street .  If you or someone you know of is in need of help in this respect, contact Cindy Daubenspeck at 446-2412 or Evelyn Smith at 446-2341.

Wallingford Rotary Club
Rotary summer events feature a variety of activities and this month we’d especially like to thank club members Gary Jaquith for organizing our annual Fishing Clinic and Derby with the Vt. Fish and Game Dept. and Don Glendenning (and Annie) for hosting us at their pond on West Hill.  Many young people had a fine time out in the rain catching a few good trout.

On Monday, July 11^th, we had a very special evening dinner to honor our most senior member, Homer Somers, who’s been an active Rotary member for a remarkable 60 years.  Homer has been a member in several Clubs in CT, NY and Vermont .

Homer Somers               Barry Griffith, President

Our annual coin drop on Saturday, July 16^th was supported by the many local and visitor drivers. We appreciate all the community support as we use this fund-raiser for local projects and scholarships.  This year’s exchange students are returning home and new students will be arriving soon.  We thank the Michael Beattie/Leslie Silver household for generous hosting Grigor for much of this school year.

In August, we’ll be participating along with everyone else in town for a celebration of Wallingford ’s semi-quincentennial at the Lodge and look forward to sharing in the picnic, history, and exhibits Sunday afternoon.

Please keep in mind our Sunday, September 25^th Lobster Fest at the Boy’s Camp. This is our major club fund-raiser (dinner and raffle) and we look forward to another delicious, annual community event.  Steak is available also.

Property Tax Bills
Property tax bills were mailed the week of July 25^th.  The first payment is due 10/17; the second is due 4/16.  Post-marked dates are not accepted.

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