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Call Barre Town Police 479-0509

Weekends 498-3808


Before You Burn

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Bryan Palmer - 433-1019


Holiday Dates: 2012

   Town Offices closed
       January 2
       May 28
       July 4 `
       September 3
       November 12
       November 22 & 23,
       December 25

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Community Bulletin Board


 

       TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN INFORMATION: 
Williamstown Town Hall
2470 VT RT 14, P.O. Box 646
Williamstown, VT 05679

Spring flowers

NOTICE

Town Meeting Revote - Results

Residents met on May 6 to vote and reconsider by Australian ballot two items from Town Meeting Day on the new Public Service Building (fire and ambulance) and the Onward Program at WMHS. Both these measures passed.

Vote Results
Total voting - 736

Public Safety Building:  428 - YES  307 - NO    1 - Blank

Onward Program:         464 - YES  269 - NO   3 - Blank

GRAND LIST MAINTENANCE

Each year the listers add to the Grand List all new construction in Williamstown as of April 1. This includes new structures such as houses, garages and out-buildings as well as additions to existing structures.

Review & Appeal
Property owners may review their property card at Town Hall (call to arrange) and may file a grievance application to correct any information or correct a value placed on the property.  The appeal period is from April 1 to June 1 of this year.  

For more information on the Grand List, personal property report forms for businesses and viewing of the property maps for the town visit the Listers Page.

 

Community Calendar


Submit your Williamstown event to be listed here.  See the full Community Calendar.

NOTICE

Economic Development Group Forming

The Town of Williamstown is seeking individuals  to be part of the 
Williamstown Economic Development Group. If you are interested
contact the Town Manager's office at 433-6671.


Open Positions

The following appointed positions with the Town are currently open:

  • Planning Commission

  • Board of Adjustment – Flood Plain

  • Civil Defense Representative

  • Waste District Alternate

  • Central VT Revolving Loan Fund

If you are interested in serving in any of these capacities send a letter of interest to the Town Manager's office (address above) or via email to: adminassist@williamstownvt.org.  You can also get more information on the duties of any of these through the Town Mangers office.


 
History Book CoverNew Williamstown History Book Available Now

The newly revised 2012 edition of the Williamstown History book
Williamstown, My Own is now available at locations around town.

This is a full update of the Historical Society's 1991 edition of the book
with new content including many new illustrations including maps,
photographs and drawings.  Copies of the new book are available at
Town Hall, The Ainsworth Library and several retail locations.
 



VELCO Right-Of-Way

Is your property within the right of way of the VELCO transmission Lines?
A new brochure explains the rights of VELCO and property owners concerning the lines.
You can read it here >>


Water Supply Report

The  State of Vermont has issued a clean bill of health to the Williamstown well
and water supply system.  You can view the report  here >>.

Williamstown Ambulance is looking for NEW MEMBERS!
Interested in a future in the medical field or just wanting to serve your community?
Jr. Program for 16-18 yr. old students. - All training paid for and stipends for calls.
Flexible scheduling w/no minimum requirement.

ambulance

Call Gordon Murray at 522-2510 or the Town Hall and leave your name and number 433-6671.
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Watch Selectboard Meetings Online

We are now able to stream video of the selectboard meetings thanks to Central Vermont Television (CVTV).  While not live streaming we will post these within a few days of the meeting.  
Follow the link below and choose Williamstown from the drop-down menu on the CVTV page.

Watch video
Watch the latest meeting View>>


Scheduled Meetings

  •  Selectboard Meeting - First and Third Mondays at 7pm held at the  Williamstown High / Middle School Library
  •  Planning Commission Meeting - The second Wednesday of the month, 7pm in Town Hall
  •  Cemetery Commission - The fourth Thursday of the month, 3pm in Town Hall
  •  Listers meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 pm, & the third Saturday, 9-11 am, monthly at Town Hall.

Minutes and More
   
Selectboard:
  S=Special Meeting:

  April 15, 2013  (video)

  April 1, 2013  (video)

  March 11, 2013  (video)

  Feb. 18, 2013  (video)

  Feb. 4, 2013  (video)

  Jan. 21, 2013  (video)

  Dec. 17, 2012  (video)

  Dec. 3, 2012  (video)

  Nov. 19, 2012 Minutes (video)

  Nov. 5, 2012 Minutes (video Pt 1 Pt2 )

  Oct. 15, 2012 Minutes (video)

  Oct. 1, 2012 Minutes (video Pt1 Pt2)

  Sept. 17, 2012 Minutes (video)

  Sept. 4, 2012 Minutes

  Aug. 20, 2012 Minutes (video Pt1 Pt2)

  August 6, 2012 Minutes (video Pt1 Pt2)

  July 16, 2012 Minutes 

  July 2, 2012 Minutes (video Pt1 Pt2)

  June 18, 2012 Minutes (no video)

  June 4, 2012 Minutes (video)

  May 21, 2012 Minutes (video)

  May 7, 2012 Minutes (video)

  April 16, 2012 Minutes (video 1/ 2)

  April 2, 2012 Minutes (video)

  March 19, 2012 Minutes (video 1/ 2)

  March 5, 2012 Minutes (video)

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  Feb. 18, 2013  (video)

  Feb. 4, 2013  (video)

  Jan. 21, 2013  (video)