NOTICE: Vehicles in Road / Items left in Right-of-Way

In a number of areas around town, people have been placing items in the right-of-way along the road, or even leaving vehicles or other items in the traveled lane. This is creating a hazard for travelers and makes snow removal difficult and hazardous for the road crew. It also leaves no room for emergency maneuvering if a vehicle runs into unexpected problems.

It is a violation of state statutes and the Town Traffic Ordinance to park in the traveled lane of a road in Vermont. Vehicles parked in the traveled lane (even partially) are subject to being towed at the owners expense. It is also a violation of state statutes to leave items in the right of way without the permission of the Select Board, even if they are off the normally traveled lane. A person violating these statutes may be subject to fines, and the person responsible may also be liable for damages caused by the violation.

On most roads in Monkton, the right-of-way is 49.5 feet wide. So if your vehicles or other items are more than 24.75 feet away from the centerline of the road, you are most likely OK.

Please don’t wait for a notice of violation or the unpleasant surprise of finding your car has been towed. The town is not looking to fine or tow anyone. We ARE looking to allow for safe travel on our roads, and safe and efficient snow removal and mowing. Unfortunately, if problems are not addressed, the town will be forced to take other action.

Monkton Bike/Ped Scoping Study

MONKTON SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING
AGENDA
DATE: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In Person at Town Offices at 92 Monkton Ridge Road or Remotely
Meeting will be recorded and recording posted
Zoom Meeting ID 802-453-3800 Password 1762
Telephone Number to attend meeting by phone 646-558-8656
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8024533800?pwd=QnlTb20weWwxTEhuSmZ2RENyR3ZzUT09

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 PM

 ATTENDANCE:

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

REGULAR BUSINESS: 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT (Guests) – 15 minutes

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING:

  • MONKTON BIKE/PED SCOPING STUDY

 ADJOURNMENT

Zoom meeting can be attended by phone or computer – go to zoom.us and select join meeting or call 646-558-8656 and enter zoom meeting ID and password.

 

Selectboard Vacancy

TOWN OF MONKTON

NOTICE OF VACANCY

January 28, 2025

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 961(a), the Selectboard of the Town of Monkton hereby gives notice of a continued vacancy on the Selectboard.

The Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 963 will make an appointment to fill this vacancy at its meeting on February 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm or at a meeting thereafter until filled. The person appointed will serve until Town Meeting Day (March 4, 2025) unless a special election is called.  If you are interested in the position, please indicate your interest by emailing the Selectboard at Selectboard@monktonvt.com or advising the Town Administrator at 802-453-3800.

CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE: Titles 17 V.S.A. § 2643 and 24 V.S.A. § 963 grant citizens the right to petition for a vote to replace the Selectboard’s appointee at a special town meeting. If a special town meeting is called, the newly elected town officer will remain in office for the balance of the unexpired term. If a special town meeting is not called, the Selectboard’s appointee will remain in office until the next annual town meeting.

To exercise this right, citizens must present a petition calling for an election for this office signed by five percent of the legal voters of the Town to the Town Clerk prior to the next annual Town Meeting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION pertaining to this notice and its contents may be obtained by contacting Marikate Kelley at mkelley@monktonvt.com.

Dated this 30th day of January, 2025.

Marikate Kelley /s/

Selectboard Vice Chair