Vernon
Town Meeting season continues
VERNON -A Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for May 5 to take up two matters.
One was expected. A second vote on a revised town school budget was already scheduled for May 5 at the Town Office between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
At the annual Town Meeting last month, voters narrowly rejected the school budget, a result that was upheld in a recount a few days later.
Two informational meetings on the proposed budget will be presented by the School Board in the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m., and on Monday, April 27, at 6 p.m.
The Selectboard also announced at its April 6 meeting that it received 109 signatures on a petition to reconsider a 109 to 100 vote at the annual Town Meeting to eliminate Vernon's elected Board of Auditors. As a result, voters will vote a second time on the issue on May 5.
Townspeople could be faced with a third decision - finding a replacement for longtime Selectboard member and former state representative Patty O'Donnell. She announced her resignation on April 6, at the end of the meeting.
No decision has been made on how to replace O'Donnell.
Newfane
Liquor licenses approved
NEWFANE - A slew of liquor licenses were approved by the Newfane Board of Liquor Control on March 23.
The Newfane Market, the Newfane Café and Creamery, and the Williamsville Eatery are now licensed to sell “vinous” or “spirituous” beverages by the state of Vermont.
Mold in town office
NEWFANE - An emergency Selectboard Meeting was held on March 23. The urgency was to address the problem of mold in the town offices.
Calls were made by Chairperson Todd Lawley to test the air quality. The central action taken at this abrupt meeting was to tear up the carpet.
Talent Show is April 11
WILLIAMSVILLE - Spring will be welcomed this year with the annual Williamsville/Newfane Talent Show on Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m., in Williamsville Hall.
A longstanding tradition, the show features a wide range of talented area performers of all ages. Among the many acts will be students from Leland & Gray's performing arts program and a host of local talent including Charly Sperling, Johanna Gardner, Chris Gray, Dave Roberts, Deb Feiner and Fred Homer, Fred Bacon, Bruce Rosow, Dan DeWalt, Annie Landenberger, and more.
Admission is by suggested donation of $5/$15 per family and refreshments will be available, also by donation. Proceeds will benefit both Leland & Gray Players and Williamsville Hall. Williamsville Hall is on Dover Road in Williamsville.
Wilmington
Burn permits needed
WILMINGTON - Effective Wednesday, April 15, residents will not be allowed to burn brush, weeds, or grass without first obtaining permission from town authorities.
Violators will be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. Burning of trash or chemically treated wood is illegal at any time.
Burn permits are available at the Fire Department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Wilmington Fire Department first at the non-emergency number (802-464-8022) to see if the fire chief is available to issue one.
Permits are also available by calling Forest Fire Warden Richard Covey at 802-464-7341. If neither the fire chief nor the fire warden is available, contact the Police Department.