Amended Ordinance

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TOWN OF WALLINGFORD, VERMONT
www.wallingfordvt.com
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF REVISED ORDINANCES OF WALLINGFORD
TITLE 2: TOWN HIGHWAYS

On August 15, 2022, the Selectboard of the Town of Wallingford, Vermont, adopted amendments to the existing Revised Ordinances of Wallingford, Title 2: Town Highways. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of these amendments and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove these amendments.

FULL TEXT OF AMENDMENT

§2111(a). ONE WAY STREETS. The Selectboard is authorized to determine and designate one-way streets where particular hazards exist and shall erect a one-way sign at every such place where a one-way sign is required.

  • The following streets shall be designated as “ONE WAY” and shall be so signed:

TH # 56 Florence Avenue shall be one way west bound from the intersection of U.S. Route 7 for its entire length then terminating at the intersection of Vermont Route 140W, AKA (Depot Street).

The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at Wallingford Town Hall, 75 School Street, Wallingford, Vermont 05773 during regular office hours. Review the full text of the Ordinance with the amendment in red, by clicking here.

Title 24 V.S.A. §1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinance amendments adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the amendments signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of the amendments. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the amended Revised Ordinances of Wallingford, Title 2: Town Highways shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption.

Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Town Administrator, Sandi Switzer, 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT 05773 or by calling (802)446-2872 during regular office hours.

Comment Period – Hot Weather Annex

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The Town of Wallingford was one of two communities in the region selected to work with the Vermont Dept. of Health on a Hot Weather Annex as part of the Local Emergency Operational Plan. Wallingford’s Emergency Mgt Director Jim Bagnall and Health Officer Trisha Nash have been working with Rutland Reg. Planning Commission’s Steffanie Bourque and Dept. of Health officials to develop the annex. The Wallingford Selectboard will receive comments regarding the draft first half of the annex at the Tuesday, September 6, 2022 meeting. Wallingford residents may submit comments at that meeting or via email/mail by that date to: townadmin@wallingfordvt.com or Wallingford Town Administrator, 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT 05773.

To review the document, click here.

Sidewalk Grant Approved

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Good News!
The Town of Wallingford just received word the VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program’s Selection Committee approved the Town’s grant application to upgrade School Street sidewalks!!
The Town will receive $435,000 in federal funds for the project. Wallingford’s application was selected from among 20 applications statewide to receive the funding.
The sidewalk committee consisted of Kathy Luzader, Bruce Dobbins, Peg Soule and Town Administrator Sandi Switzer. Rutland Reg. Planning Commission’s Devon Neary assisted with the application and the Wallingford Selectboard supported the application and project.

Centerville Road Culvert Replacement

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The Wallingford Road Crew will be replacing a culvert on Centerville Road just past Kent Farm Road on Monday, August 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists will not be able to access that portion of the road during those hours. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Heat Advisory

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When Vermont heats up, do you struggle to find places where you can go to cool off? The State of Vermont has a map of air-conditioned buildings, beaches, pools, and other cooling locations available to the public, click here.
Wallingford Town Hall, Gilbert Hart Library and Elfin Lake are cooling centers and can be found on the map.
Gilbert Hart Library Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
Wallingford Town Hall Hours: Mondays thru Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (and for movie night on August 4th from 7p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Elfin Lake Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily thru August 20th.
*Please be aware and call for help immediately if you are experiencing:
Heat exhaustion /heat stroke
Headache/Dizziness
Loss of appetite and feeling sick.
Excessive sweating and pale, Clammy skin.
Cramps in the arms, legs and stomach.
Fast breathing or pulse.
High temperature of 38C or above.
Extreme thirst
For Additional Information call:
1. Jim Bagnall-Town Emergency Control Director (802) 236-1944
2. Trish Nash-Town Health Officer (802) 446-7010
Call 911 in the event of life-threatening emergencies that require Police, Fire or Emergency Medical Services.

Homerstone Road Paving

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Road Commissioner Phil Baker said Fuller Sand and Gravel inspected Homer Stone Road the week of August 1st to determine how much of the road can be paved with the remaining municipal paving budget. Actual paving will take place soon.

Transfer Station Announcement

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Transfer station employees want to remind residents to bring recyclables to the facility in clear bags or clear containers so employees can see what is being deposited into the Zero Sort bin.
Too much garbage is being mixed in with recyclables. By using clear plastic bags or clear containers to haul your recyclables, employees will be able to see what is being deposited before it is dropped in the bin. Thank you for your cooperation.