Category: SelectBoard

Dear Monkton Community,

At our October 22^nd meeting, the Selectboard voted unanimously to create an ad hoc advisory committee focused on improving attendance and participation at Monkton town meeting. The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) recommends that selectboards formally adopt a written charge when creating an ad hoc committee, so one is outlined:

Purpose: Increase attendance and participation at Monkton Town Meeting from registered Monkton voters. This should be done by conducting outreach to Monkton voters, identifying current barriers to participation and attendance, studying best practices from other towns, and proposing solutions for the 2027 Town Meeting.

Membership: 9 Total Members

2 Justices of the Peace (1 from each party)

7 registered Monkton voters

Task deadlines and expectations for final deliverable: Provide a written recommendation to the Monkton Selectboard no later than January 13^th, 2027 with at least three concrete action steps for the Town to implement for 2027 Town Meeting.

Requirements of Ad Hoc Committees:

Follow Vermont Open Meeting Law: All meetings of an ad hoc committee must be properly warned, open to the public, and documented with written minutes.

Follow Public Records Act: Any documents, data, emails, or reports generated or utilized by the committee are public records and subject to disclosure.

How To Apply: You can submit your name for consideration by the Selectboard any of the following ways. Please share why you are interested in serving on this committee and what skills and perspectives you will bring to the conversation.

1. Email [email protected]
2. Call Stan Wilbur, Town Administrator, by phone: (802) 453-3828
3. Visit town hall and speak to the town clerk M & F 8am – 1pm or Tues & Thurs 8am – 1pm & 4pm – 7pm

Deadline for Applying: November 12^th, 2026

The Selectboard will decide on members through an official vote at the November 19^th Selectboard meeting.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Town of Monkton Selectboard

TOWN OF MONKTON

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND OF RIGHT TO PETITION

Notice is hereby given by the Town of Monkton Selectboard of the adoption on September 24, 2026 of a Street Naming & Street Numbering Ordinance.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 2291 (16) and 1971, the Selectboard of the Town of Monkton hereby establishes the following ordinance to develop a more uniform street naming and street addressing system throughout the Town of Monkton to enable people to locate addresses effectively for providing emergency services and deliveries.

 PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS

The principal provisions of the ordinance relate to each street/road assigned a name that is separate and distinct from any previously assigned name in the Town of Monkton.

 LIST OF SECTION HEADINGS OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE:

I.        PURPOSE

II.       STREET NAMING

III.        GENERAL NUMBERING SYSTEM GUIDELINES

IV.        POSTING OF DESIGNATED STREET ADDRESSES

V.        FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

VII.     PUBLIC STREET SIGNS

VIII.    PAYMENT OF SIGN FEES

VIII.        VANDALISM AND PENALTIES

IX.        NOTICE AND IMPLEMENTATION

X.        SEVERABIOITY

XI.        EFFECTIVE DATE

The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Town Offices during normal Town Office hours. Selectboard Chair Sam Peisch may be contacted at 453-3800 if there are questions concerning the ordinance.

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION:  24 V.S.A. § 1973 provides that not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified voters of the municipality may petition for a vote on the question of disapproving an ordinance if presented to the Board of Selectmen or the Town Clerk within sixty (60) days (before November 23, 2026) following the date of adoption of the ordinance by the Board of Selectman. Reference is made to 24 V.S.A. § 1973 for more particulars concerning this right to petition.  If no petition is filed within this time period, the ordinance will become effective on November 23, 2026.