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Town of Alburgh
Winter Wind Chill Warning & Warming Shelter Information
**A wind chill warning is in effect from 1AM Friday, Feb 3rd to 1PM Sunday, Feb 5th **
HAZARDS AND TIMING:
- Daytime temperatures of -10° to +5°F on Friday and early Saturday combined with very brisk northwest winds will create dangerously cold wind chills of -15° to -35°F.
- Friday night will be extremely cold with temperatures -15° to -25°F and wind chills of -30° to -45°F.
IMPACTS:
- Cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills will increase the threat of hypothermia and cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
- These cold temperatures will have impacts on all mechanical systems such as heating systems and vehicles.
WARMING SHELTER:
The Alburgh Bingo Hall is available as a warming shelter. Please call Josie Henry at 802-372-7247 if you or someone you know needs access.
Josie Henry
Alburgh Selectboard Chair
802-372-7247
The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, February 4th and will reopen at 8am on Sunday, February 5th. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
The Alburgh skating rink is flooded and ready for skaters.
The hard work and dedication of some special people (you know who you are) have made this possible and the rink is in the best shape ever because of them. The people that have made this rink successful have worked hard to get the ice in tip top shape and the cold temperatures have made it possible to get it there.
The rink is located behind the Islands in the Sun Senior Center and is open for all. There is a warming shack to take a break in and there are skates to be used for folks that don’t have their own. We just request that if you turn the lights on, that you please turn them off when you leave.
Skating is a great form of exercise and can be great activity for the whole family.
Nets are up so the hockey players can practice and the ice is perfect right now.
Have fun, stay warm and skate on.
Town meeting will be held on Monday, March 6th in the gymnasium of the elementary school. Elections will follow the next day in the bingo hall attached to the town office. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm.
The following seats with terms will appear on the ballot:
- 2 Year Selectboard
- 3 Year Selectboard
- 3 Year Clerk
- 3 Year Treasurer
- 3 Year Lister
- 3 Year Auditor
One-year terms that will be elected are as follows:
- Town Moderator
- Deed Agent
- Constable
- Delinquent Tax Collector
- Grand Juror
School seats available are as follows:
- 3 Year School Director
- 2 Year School Director.
- 1 Year School Moderator
Petitions for the seats are available at the link provided or can be picked up at the town office.
Link to blank petition.
- The petition language must appear on each page on which signatures are collected. 17 V.S.A. §2642(a)(3)(C)(ii)
- The petition must contain the printed name, signature, and street address of each voter who signed the petition. 17 V.S.A. §2642(a)(3)(C)(iii)
Petitions with signed consent of candidate form must be submitted to the town clerk no later than 5pm on Monday, January 30th. Petitions must contain at least 1% of the voters (Alburgh has 1486 registered voters currently)
For more information on getting on the ballot and what to expect click on the following link:
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NEW Social Services Appropriations Policy: CLICK HERE
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Hunter Safety Zone Established on the Alburgh Owned Portions of the town’s Recreational Rail Trail – The Alburgh Selectboard has implemented a hunter safety zone on the town owned portions of the Alburgh Rail Trail. Effective November 1st, 2022, hunting is prohibited within 500 feet of the trail to ensure the safety of those utilizing it for recreation. Signs have been posted.
Compost Disposal Now Free at the Alburgh Transfer Station – Effective immediately, Alburgh residents will not be charged for compost disposal at the transfer station.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER VACANCY
The Town of Alburgh is seeking interested parties for the position of Animal Control Officer. This is a paid position, appointed by the Selectboard. For a detailed job description please visit the Town Clerks Office at 1 North Main St. Alburgh, VT. It can also be found here by clicking the link – Animal Control Officer Job Description
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to the selectboard via email to: [email protected] or drop a hard copy off to the Town Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope. This position will be advertised until filled.
TOWN OF ALBURGH 2022 TOWN MEETING MIUNUTES
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ALBURGH UNCLAIMED PROPERTIES REPORT FROM STATE OF VERMONT
2023 Dog Licensing! Please submit current rabies vaccination records when registering. Fees are $10 for spayed/neutered dogs, and $14 for those intact. Dogs must be licensed by April 1st or fees will increase and tickets may be issued. Registration by mail is possible, call the municipal office for details.
Payments can be made via snail mail or can be placed in the dropbox located on the south side of the building.
Electronic payments for the Town of Alburgh can also now be accepted by clicking HERE with a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express card. A $3.00 fee or 2.65% charge (whichever is greater) will be applied. Cards issued by Canadian banks cannot use the online option.
At this time only CURRENT bills, not delinquent, can be paid in this form. Problems or questions can be directed to the office. Thank you!