1. The Central Vermont Solid Waste
Management District (229-9383) is closing the
Wilson Recylcing Depot (and all of its depots
throughout the District) at the close of business
on Saturday, February 6, 2010. The Barre Town
Selectboard has agreed to allow a local, licensed
waste hauler to set up at the Wilson Depot and
collect trash and basic recyclables on Tuesday,
February 6; Saturday, February 13; and Tuesday,
February 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The
hauler will charge $4 for a typical 30 gallon
bag of trash. Recycling will be free. Barre
Town has issued a request for proposals (RFP)
for providing solid waste services at the Wilson
Depot from February 20, 2010 through October
30, 2010. The RFP requires the contractor to
offer service at least on Tuesdays and Saturdays
from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Check the local media
and this web site for more information.
2. A night drop-off box has
been installed at the front of the Municipal
Building. Residents and property owners may
use it to drop-off tax and utility payments,
to drop-off permit applications or to drop-off
correspondence. The deposit slot is located
to the left of the front door. Regarding taxes,
please note the slot will be locked and disabled
at midnight on the final day of tax collection.
3. Taxes and the second sewer
payment are due on Tuesday, February 16. The
Town Offices are open on Monday, February 15,
2010.
4. The Budget Committee is meeting
on Tuesday nights from 6;30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend these meetings
that are held in the Munciipal Building.
5. The public is invited and welcomed
to take the budget tour on Saturday, February
20, 2010. Arrive at the Municipal Building between
8:00 a.m. - 8;20 a.m. for a morning beverage
and snack. The tour begins at 8:30 a.m. in the
Municipal Building. Transportation is provided
to other town buildings and facilities. The
tour ends about 12:30 p.m. Don't feel you are
intruding; residents are encourage to take the
tour and learn about town operation.
6. There is a vacancy on the Recreation
Board. Town residents interested in the position
can send a letter or email to the town office.
It is suggested applicants follow the model
letter of interest (click
here). Letters can be emailed to offices@barretown.org
or mailed to PO Box 116, Websterville, VT
05678. To learn more about the Recreation Board,
click ont he Boards and Commission button.
