WOLCOTT – For the past few weeks, third and fourth grade students at Wolcott Elementary have been braving blizzards, crossing treacherous terrain, and racing to the finish in one of the world’s most storied cross-country events. While not physically traversing Alaska from Anchorage to Nome, the young Wolcott mushers were[Read More…]
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Back to Business, Possible Town-Wide Reassessment Looms
WOLCOTT – Filling select board and town positions after town meeting began the business of the March 6 select board meeting. Linda Martin will continue as chair, Michael Paradee will be vice chair, and Richard Lee will serve as clerk. The board voted to keep the same Rules of Procedure[Read More…]
Trucks and Pot Head Select Board Discussion
by Ray Small WOLCOTT – At its regular February 7 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board authorized expenditures on trucks, approved a cannabis business license application, and had a detailed discussion about the proposed wastewater system. The town will seek someone new to do tax sales after receiving a letter from[Read More…]
Selectboard Set to Vote on Budget at January 17 Meeting
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its January 3 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board voted to add a property to the buyback program, made final changes to its draft budget for next fiscal year, and accepted bids for work to be done on town buildings. Devon Woods, who lives[Read More…]
Board Discusses Wastewater Project Proposal
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular December 6 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board got an update on bringing more broadband internet to town, discussed a possible wastewater project, and continued to discuss next year’s town budget. Jim Ryan, of East Hill Road, who chairs the Wastewater Committee started[Read More…]
Board Addresses Animal Control Challenge
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its November 15 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board voted to upgrade the sound system used for recording meetings, approved reimbursing the animal control officer for boarding dogs in his care, and voted to sign a contract for printing the town’s annual report. Dolan[Read More…]
Select Board Continues Planning for Next Year’s Budget
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its November 1 regular meeting, the Wolcott Select Board approved applying for a grant for the wastewater project, discussed river cleanup, and continued budget planning discussions. Victoria Hellwig, assistant planner with Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC), told the board of a grant opportunity available[Read More…]
Paradee Elected Select Board Vice Chair
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its October 18 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board’s agenda included an update on budget requests, flood mitigation planning on Flat Iron Road, and applying for a loan to pay for flood damage repair. It was noted that Tammy Westover informed the board that she[Read More…]
Lack of Kennel Facilities Poses Problems for Area Animal Control Officers
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular October 4 meeting, the Wolcott Select Board discussed a challenge faced by area animal control officers, ongoing road repairs, and issues related to the town forest. Fire Chief Jim Holton stated that he is getting no responses to his inquiries from the[Read More…]
Wolcott 4-Her Takes Part in Dog Show
BURLINGTON – Twelve-year-old Amalie Pratt recently returned home from the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., where she took part in the 4-H dog show, held September 29 to October 1, with her Icelandic Sheepdog, Echo. This was the first year that the Wolcott 4-H’er was eligible to participate[Read More…]
Selectboard Names Paradee as Klein’s Replacement
by Gazette Staff WOLCOTT – At its regular meeting on September 20, the Wolcott Select Board filled a vacancy and discussed the town forest, internet service, and ongoing work on securing funding for flood damage recovery. The select board formally accepted the resignation tendered by Kurt Klein at the August[Read More…]