TOWN OF WARDSBORO PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Corona Virus Covid -19 Novel Coronavirus
26 May 2020 issued by the Town Clerk
STAY HOME – STAY SAFE – STAY HEALTHY
Wardsboro Town Officials are still taking the Corona Virus threat very seriously and strongly recommend that everyone adhere to the CDC and Vermont Health Department recommendations. www.healthvermont.gov.
The selectboard urges everyone to use face masks when in public and continue to practice social distancing. Public gatherings should be limited.
MacMichael Park will be open again, but users are advised that no provisions have been made to cleanse the area or port-o-potti and you personally assume all risk for your safety and well being. If you bring consumables to the park, take whatever is left with you when you go. It is disrespectful to the town and other users to leave your trash behind. Again, you are urged to use face masks and maintain social distancing.
The Wardsboro Public Library is not open to the public yet but has begun a“contactless” curbside pickup program. Patrons can order by calling during designated hours or emailing anytime and then pick up the order outside the library.Information is available on the website www.wardsboropubliclibrary.org.
The Wardsboro road crew continues to work while socially distancing. They are monitoring their telephone-802-896-6542 and can also be contacted by e-mail at wardsborohighway@myfairpoint.net.
The Transfer Station remains open during its normal hours and patrons are asked to practice social distancing and wear a mask when dropping off.
For the foreseeable future, the selectboard will continue to hold regularly scheduled meetings via tele-conferencing. Anyone wishing to join a meeting should contact the town office at or call 802-896-6055 to get instructions on how to participate by telephone or video.
The Town Office is maintaining the usual office hours with limited access and services by appointment.
TOWN OF WARDSBORO PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Corona Virus Covid -19 Novel Coronavirus
18 March 2020 issued by the Town Clerk
Wardsboro Town Officials are taking the Corona Virus threat very seriously. We will be adhering to the recommendations of the CDC and the Health Department. We will be practicing “social distancing” and recommend cancelling or limiting public gatherings.
The selectboard is considering meetings via telephone or video conferencing. Regularly scheduled meetings may not be held. The town office will still be the hub for the meetings done by conference call.
The Town Office will be closed to public access for the foreseeable future. We will maintain the usual office hours to answer the phone, respond to e-mails and postal mail. Every attempt will be made to accommodate the needs of our residents.
The Transfer Station will remain open during its normal hours. Patrons are encouraged to practice social distancing and stay home if you are feeling ill.
The highway department will continue to work although the garage will be locked. They will be monitoring their telephone -802-896-6542. They can also be reached by e-mail at wardsborohighway@myfairpoint.net
If you have questions regarding the virus, you are advised to call 2-1-1 or visit www.healthvermont.gov
If you have a medical emergency dial 9-1-1 and follow their recommendations.
The town office phone number is 802-896-6055.
The e-mail address is wardsborotownoffice@myfairpoint.net.
Although not needed now, we may be looking for volunteers to deliver food & medicine to those confined at home in our community. Please call the town office if you or someone you know would like to help or needs help.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS
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TOWN BUSINESS
NEXT ANNUAL TOWN MEETING DAY
March 2, 2021, Tuesday at 9 am
Town Hall, Main Street
For the results and minutes of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, go to Town Office
Selectboard Meeting Every other Tuesday, 7 PM, Town Office, Main Street (Usually First and Third Tuesday of the month)
River Valleys Unified School District Board Meeting First Monday of every month at Wardsboro Elem. School and Third Monday of every month at Dover Elem. School
Wardsboro Public Library Trustees Meeting Third Monday of the month, Library, Main Street
Planning Board as posted at Town Office
LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Friends of the Wardsboro Library Meeting First Thursday of every month (except December), 1PM, at the Library, Main Street
Wardsboro Fire & Rescue Squad Fire First Monday of the month, 7:30 PM, Fire house, Main Street
Rescue Fourth Thursday of the month, 7 PM, Fire house, Main Street