The Wheelock Selectboard has moved their January meeting to Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM. There will be no… Read More
Detour for the new bridge at the foot of Stannard Mountain Road to open August 25. Please drive with care!
Wheelock Town Hall Accessibility Project
SHARE YOUR IDEAS! There's still time!
A video of the Community Meeting held Monday, September 27, at the Wheelock Town Hall is available at http://placesense.com/wheelock/
All are invited to add their comments through October 17. Comment boxes with pen and paper are located at Wheelock Village Store thanks to owner John Powell and inside at Wheelock Town Hall. Or add your comments at http://placesense.com/wheelock/
The Project Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm via Zoom and at Town Hall. Agendas and minutes are posted. All are welcome to join.
This project is paid for with support from a State of Vermont Municipal Planning Grant, Vermont Community Foundation NEK Fund, and the Smart Growth Fund at VNRC.
ELECTED OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT TOWN MEETING
Should the Selectboard vote, at their 1/18/22 meeting, to conduct Town Meeting by Australian Ballot this year, as provided for by S.172, all Town Meeting articles, including electing Town Officers as required by law, will be by Australian Ballot. Below is a list of Elected offices to be filled at Town meeting:
A Consent of Candidate form must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by January 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
Said form can be found at here: Consent of Candidate
or at the Town Clerk’s Office during office hours, or by emailing the Town Clerk at [email protected].
For questions, please call Town Clerk, Vanessa Seguin, at 802-626-9094.
TOWN CLERK/TREASURER OFFICE HOURS - UPDATED
Effective January 1, 2022, the Wheelock Town Clerk/Treasurer Office hours are as follows:
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
And by appointment as requested.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AUDITORS
The Auditors of the Town of Wheelock will meet for their annual review of the 2021 financials on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6:15pm at the Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to complete the review of the 2021 financials, prepare and produce an auditor's report, and be available for public comment.
Details here.
JANUARY SELECTBOARD MEETING - DATE CHANGE
The Wheelock Selectboard has moved their regular January meeting to Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6pm. There will be no meeting on January 4, 2022.
Details here.
NOVEMBER OFFICE HOURS
The Town Clerk's Office will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
SELECTBOARD WELCOMES MICHAEL RICHARDSON
The Wheelock Selectboard, at their November 2, 2021 meeting, appointed Michael Richardson to the Selectboard. Mr. Richardson will fill the position until Town Meeting on March 1, 2022.
VACANT SELECTBOARD POSITION
The Wheelock Selectboard seeks to fill a vacancy in its three-person board. If you're interested send a letter of interest to [email protected] or to PO Box 1328, Lyndonville, VT 05851. The Selectboard will review and consider candidates at their regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
WHEELOCK'S ARPA ALLOCATION
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Wheelock’s Total ARPA Funds: $246,912.91
Keep checking back for information regarding upcoming special meetings on how to best use Wheelock's ARPA funds. A strong community input makes for a thoughtful and strategic planning process.
For more ARPA Resources check out:
American Rescue Plan Act | Vermont League of Cities and Towns (vlct.org)
PROPERTY TAX BILLS HAVE BEEN MAILED
Tax bills were mailed on Monday, August 30, 2021 and are due November 5, 2021. Please call the Town Clerk's Office if you have not received your tax bill by September 10, 2021.
The Town Clerk's Office will have special office hours on Friday November 5, 2021 to accept tax payments from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Thank you and stay well!
WHEELOCK SELECTBOARD MOVES BACK TO ONE MEETING A MONTH
The Wheelock Selectboard, at their meeting held on August 3, 2021, voted to go back to one meeting per month. Details can be found here.
2021 TAX BILLS TO BE MAILED
2021 Property Tax Bills will be mailed out or or before September 1, 2021 and will be due and payable on the first Friday in November 2021 (Friday, November 5, 2021). The Town Clerk's Office will have special hours on Friday November 5, 2021 to accept tax payments. Hours to be determined.
COMING SOON - PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL WITH YOUR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
The Wheelock Clerk/Treasurer's Office is happy to announce the implementation of a "pay online"/"over the phone"/"in the office" with your credit/debit card program.
The initial phase of implementation will be up and running for property tax payments due and payable November 5, 2021. Keep checking this website for more up to date information regarding this.
Note there will be a nominal fee, payable to the vendor (not the Town), for this convenient service.
WHEELOCK SELECTBOARD SETS THE MUNICIPAL TAX RATES
The Wheelock Selectboard set the municipal tax rates at their meeting on July 20, 2021. The Education rates are set by the State of Vermont.
General Fund .2207
Highway Fund .4598
Local Agreement .0052
Homestead Education 1.4419
Non Homestead Education 1.6308
Property tax bills will be mailed out on or before September 1, 2021. Property taxes will be due Friday, November 5, 2021. The Town Clerk's office will have special office hours on that day to accommodate tax payments. Hours to be determined soon.
SHEFFIELD WHEELOCK TRANSFER STATION BULKY DAY COMING UP
The next bulky day will be on Wednesday July 14th and Saturday July 17th, 2021.
WHEELOCK SELECTBOARD MOVES TO MEET TWICE A MONTH BEGINNING JUNE 2021
Members of the Wheelock Selectboard wish to announce their regularly scheduled monthly meetings will now take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning June 2021. The meetings will continue to be in person and virtual. Details can be found here.
GREEN UP DAY 2021
Thank you to all who participated in greening up Wheelock on Green Up Day 2021.
REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETINGS - CHANGE IN DATE AND LOCATION
Members of the Wheelock Selectboard wish to announce their regularly scheduled monthly meetings will now take place on the first Tuesday of the Month, beginning April 6, 2021. They also wish to announce they will be hosting a hybrid form of meeting with both in person and virtual options available. Detailed information can be found here.
TOWN MEETING 2021 - AUSTRALIAN BALLOT RESULTS
Click here to view the results from Town Meeting 2021.
Dog Licensing:
Dog licenses are due April 1, 2021. To renew your dog license by mail, send an up-to-date rabies certificate and applicable fee to the Town Clerk at PO Box 1328, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851. I will issue the licenses and mail you both a copy and a new tag for 2021. You may also renew your dog license in person at the Town Clerk's Office during normal office hours.
Fee Schedule:
Neutered/Spayed: $9.00; Not Neutered/Spayed: $13.00.
Town Office Hours:
Town Offices ARE open to transact regular business. Normal office hours are Tuesday 12:00-5:30 PM; Wednesday 9:00-2:30 PM and Thursday 9:00-2:30 PM.
The Wheelock Selectboard has moved their January meeting to Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM. There will be no… Read More
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Wheelock Selectboard seeks to fill its vacancy. Click below for details: Notice of Vacancy October 2021
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Town of Wheelock is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Wheelock Selectboard Meetings – ALL Time: Oct… Read More
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Normally, yes. During the Covid-19 emergency, no. Reservations are to be made with Town Clerk and must adhere to the Facility Use Policy
Wheelock has no zoning regulations, but you will need a driveway permit
A state permit is required for water (a well) and for wastewater (septic). For more information: Click Here!
A state permit may be required for subdivision. For more information: Click Here!
Selectboard meets the 3rd Monday of the month, 6pm, Town Hall
Urgent problems that need to be addressed as quickly as possible or that arise after business hours or on holidays – please call the Highway Supervisor at 802-745-7490 or 802-626-1060 or the Road Commissioner at 802-626-0705 or 802-535-1318.
Examples:
School bus stuck
Impassable road
Stormwater drainage issues
Hazardous trees on public property
Sign problems
Other problems don’t constitute an emergency, but we want to fix them too! Please call (802) 658-7961 or complete the form. Non-emergency needs could include:
Road plowing or grading needs
Other public right-of-way and property concerns
In person, cash or check. By mail, check.
How to vote (or maybe this goes on home page?)
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