Community News

THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

PUBLIC NOTICE:
MIDDLESEX ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING

Middlesex Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet in the Middlesex Town Hall/Town Clerk’s Office at 5 Church Street, Middlesex, beginning at 6 PM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, to consider the following: Application #21-27, a conditional use application for Thomas Beaudin to conduct a gunsmithing operation as a home industry at 271 Notch Rd.; Application #21-30, a request for a waiver of front setback requirements for the construction of a carport at 3 Molly Supple Rd.; and Application #21-32, a conditional use application for KCOS Holding to construct an addition to an office building at 58 Center Rd. Application materials available in the Town Clerk’s Office.

2021 TAX BILL UPDATE:

The Select Board has level funded the 2021 Total Town Tax Rate at 0.5269. Therefore, the total Homestead 2021 Tax Rate is 2.3159 per $100 of valuation (2020 was 2.3220, so a slight decrease). The total Non-Residential Tax Rate for 2021 is 2.2080 (a slight increase from the 2020 rate of 2.1725). The first quater payment will be due August 20, 2021. Bills will be mailed on or before July 21, 2021.

TOWN OF MIDDLESEX
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The Middlesex Planning Commission will meet at 6 PM, Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Middlesex Town Hall, 5 Church Street to consider Permit Application #21-34: Catherine & Stephen Scribner’s request for a 3-lot subdivision of property located at 693 US Route 2. Application materials are available at Middlesex Town Hall.

Sarah Merriman
Middlesex Town Clerk
July 26, 2021

 

FOOD SHELF DISCONTINUES SERVICE

As of June 1, the Middlesex Food Shelf has closed its doors and transferred functions to the Middlesex Community Fund, where Middlesex residents are encouraged to explore assistance for food purchases and other needs (middlesexcommunityfund.org).

Also, two nearby food pantries are open to Middlesex residents: the Waterbury Food Shelf (https://waterburycast.org/waterbury-area-food-shelf or call 802-244-1561) and the Montpelier Food Pantry (https://justbasicsvt.org/food-pantry, or call 802-375-5369).

LEARN ABOUT ONGOING PLANNING PROJECTS

The Planning Commission has set up a cloud-based folder of documents related to projects such as the Enhanced Energy Plan, the Village Redesign, the Zoning Update and the Walkable Middlesex project. Commission members will continue to add to and update this cache of information. The public can access these documents HERE.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE:
MIDDLESEX ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING

 

Middlesex Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet in the Middlesex Town Hall/Town Clerk’s Office at 5 Church Street, Middlesex, beginning at 6 PM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, to consider the following: Application #21-27, a conditional use application for Thomas Beaudin to conduct a gunsmithing operation as a home industry at 271 Notch Rd.; Application #21-30, a request for a waiver of front setback requirements for the construction of a carport at 3 Molly Supple Rd.; and Application #21-32, a conditional use application for KCOS Holding to construct an addition to an office building at 58 Center Rd. Application materials available in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Sarah Merriman

Middlesex Town Clerk

July 12, 2021

ARTICLE 16 RECOUNT RESULTS:

No change. The Board of Civil Authority conducted a recount of Article 16 on March 15th and confirmed the March 2, 2021 results. The vote ended in a tie: 338 yes to 338 no with 22 blank votes. This means the article fails, per 17 VSA 2688.

Click here for the March 2, 2021 Town Meeting (by Australian ballot) results.

Click here to see how the candidates fared and read the Official Record of Vote that includes write-ins.

CLICK HERE FOR
THE MIDDLESEX OFFICIAL RECORD OF VOTE
FOR THE NOVEMBER 3RD GENERAL ELECTION

A LETTER TO THE MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY
FROM ROAD COMMISSIONER STEVE MARTIN AND THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Road Commissioner letter 101920

STATEWIDE PRIMARY
8.11.20
Middlesex Election Night Results

Thanks to David Crowell and Charlie Merriman for building a counter and installing a polycarbonate shield to make the Town Clerk’s Office safe!

 

MIDDLESEX FOOD SHELF

In light of the Covid-19 crisis, the Middlesex Food Shelf has suspended its regular Saturday food distribution and instead is making $200 grants available to Middlesex households to help them pay for groceries and other essential needs. No application or itemization is necessary. For information about the program, call David Carkeet at 802.229.9496 or email him at [email protected] Donations to this cause should be sent to Middlesex Food Shelf, c/o David Carkeet, 418 Macey Road, N. Middlesex, VT  05682. Please make checks payable to “Middlesex Food Shelf.” 

MIDDLESEX EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONDS TO COVID-19
Here are some helpful resources

  • If you NEED ASSISTANCE for any reason, please click here to fill out this form:
  • If you would like to OFFER ASSISTANCE , please click here to fill out this form:
  • Instacart https://www.instacart.com/ is an online ordering service that will pick up groceries you order from Price Chopper and Shaw’s as well as pet supplies from Petco. Those picking up prescriptions from CVS through this service will need the scrip-holder’s name and date of birth. If it’s a controlled substance, they will need to produce ID. Note there is a $3.99 – $7.99 charge for each delivery.
  • Meals on Wheels in Waterbury is accepting orders. Please call (802) 244-1234 to be added to their list.
  • Village Market in Waterbury is swamped and they are unable to fulfill online orders and curbside pickup at this time. Check back for more info.
  • CVS on US302 in Barre (at the old Friendly’s site) has a drive-thru window where you can easily pick up prescriptions without getting out of your car. For more info, this is their #: (802) 476-2550

Here are guidelines about how to protect yourself from COVID-19  from the Centers of Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html
If you are suffering from a fever and cough and are concerned about whether you are infected, please call your primary care provider. For more information, you can call the State of Vermont’s COVID-19 Hotline at 2-1-1. Here is another online resource from the State Health Department. https://www.healthvermont.gov/

Finally, if you don’t know where to turn call the Town Clerk’s Office at 223-5915 or email [email protected] We will do our best to help you.

Additional resources

VT Health Dept website: www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus
CDC website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
FEMA website: www.fema.gov/
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/

Direct assistance:
The Middlesex Neighbor to Neighbor network is forming to support neighbors in need. Neighborhood captains will be contacting their neighbors. To request assistance online, go to www.middlesexvermont.org.
Senior centers: Waterbury Senior Center offers Meals on Wheels and pickup of meals. Call 802-244-1234.
Vermont Foodbank: www.vtfoodbank.org lists several services for individuals
Call 2-1-1 for referral to various social services, such as unemployment, tax preparation, and housing assistance
How to help:
Practice personal hygiene and personal distancing to safeguard your health and the health of those you interact with.
Volunteering safely: Follow guidelines set by the group you are volunteering with. These should cover safe handling of items you may handle; personal distancing; considerations for vulnerable populations; self quarantine requirements.
Volunteer opportunities: In Middlesex: www.middlesexvermont.org. Regionally: www.oncallforvt.org.
Make a donation to an area service agency, such as the Vermont Foodbank or Capstone Community Action

 

MARCH 3, 2020
MIDDLESEX PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RESULTS CLICK HERE!
&
TOWN VOTE RESULTS CLICK HERE

READ THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MARCH 3, 2020 TOWN MEETING HERE! (Thanks, Sorsha!)

Hot off the Presses! Read the 2019 Middlesex Town Report here….

 

RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019 WCUUSD SPECIAL SCHOOL MEETING

WCUUSD Vote Results
              
November 5, 2019
              
               
 
Berlin
Calais
Emont
Midd
Worc
TOTAL
  
Article 1: Shall the voters change the date
              
   of the 2020 Annual Meeting
              
Yes
67
73
100
55
48
343
  
No
11
10
11
6
5
43
  
Blank
0
3
1
0
0
4
  
Damaged
0
0
0
0
0
0
  
Total
78
86
112
61
53
390
  
               
               
Article 2 Shall the voters elect Moderator, Clerk and
             
   Treasurer by Australian ballot
              
Yes
70
72
105
55
50
352
  
No
8
12
7
6
3
36
  
Blank
0
2
0
0
0
2
  
Damaged
0
0
0
0
0
0
  
Total
78
86
112
61
53
390
  
               
Article 3 Shall the voters require that the ballots   be comingled
            
   for all Australian ballot elections
              
Yes
50
53
94
47
42
286
  
No
28
33
17
14
11
103
  
Blank
0
0
1
0
0
1
  
Damaged
0
0
0
0
0
0
  
Total
78
86
112
61
53
390
  
               
               

 

 

CLICK here to read the 2019-2027 Approved Middlesex Town Plan.

 

Vermont recording fees will increase effective July 1, 2019.

SUMMARY OF VERMONT RECORDING FEE CHANGES
32 V.S.A. §1671

  PREVIOUS FEE NEW FEE
Document Recording $10/page $15/page
PTTR (property transfer tax return) $10/document $15/document
Survey plat recording fees $15/sheet $25/sheet
Certified copy of records (no change) $10/page $10/page
Vault time $2/hour $4/hour

 

*Documents include all items recorded in the land records (deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, releases, permits).

*Multiple assignments or releases included on one document are charged $15/assignment or release

 

Watch  Middlesex Select Board Meetings on ORCA HERE !!

  • Town Clerk’s Office Hours & Contact Info.

    OFFICE HOURS: The Middlesex Town Clerk’s Office is open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Thursday. The office is closed on Fridays. Masks are not necessary if you are vaccinated; if you’re not, please do the honorable thing and wear one. If you would like us to wear masks, just ask. There is a Plexiglas divider in the office for your comfort and safety.

    Town Clerk: Sarah Merriman
    Assistant Town Clerk: Dave Smith
    Address: 5 Church Street, Middlesex, VT 05602
    Phone: 802-223-5915
    Fax: 802-223-1298
    Email: [email protected]