First, a word about an item not actually addressed at the meeting. The Streetscape construction in Jericho Corners is underway, as everyone surely knows. Bob Penniman, former selectman, is our foreman on the project. If you have questions about the construction, please contact Bob (he is in the book) or visit Town Hall and talk with the town administrator, Todd Odit. I'm sorry that I don't have all the answers, but in a recent conversation with Bob he informed me that the project is going very well and could be finished a month or more in advance of schedule.
Town Service Officer Appointment
Louise Moon Rosales is our new Town Service Officer - hurray! She is a nurse practitioner with many ties in town and she is perfect for the job - thanks for stepping forward, Louise! In the past, we've appointed the town administrator to this position just to complete the statutory requirement. But one of the first documents I read as a new selectperson was a letter from the Department of Children and Family Services asking us to appoint a person to the position who really knows the community and will serve in a way that can really help those in need. Louise is that person.
Vermont Sustainable Heating Initiative
We appointed two members of the community to a new collaborative effort: the "Solid bio-fuel Feasibility Study Steering Committee" of the Vermont Sustainable Heating Initiative. The local Energy Task Force recommended Don Tobi and Tom Baribault and so, the Selectboard approved these nominations.
CSWD Update
Tom Moreau, director of the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) presented the organization's budget and gave us his overview, which we received with a very positive response. Among other things, they are planning to take and recycle sheet plastic (bags, packaging, etc.) and also looking into taking compost from residents. Wow!
There really isn't much more to tell - all else is quiet in Jericho.
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