What's New

The 2023 Maidstone Town Survey has been mailed to taxpayers and property owners. The Survey has been created by the Planning Commission to gather input from residents and property owners for revising the Town Plan. You can either complete the paper copy of the Survey and return it by mail or leave it in the Drop Box at Town Hall, OR you can complete it online at this link: 2023 Maidstone Town Survey . Your participation, including your comments, is very helpful.

Posted November 30, 2023

The Selectboard meeting will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7.00 pm. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following recurring link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523445058?pwd=RktkcUlKaWdmWnNrMTMyL2JNdUhnUT09.  The Agenda is posted on the Selectboard Meeting Page.

Please note that while our website is being revamped by our newly hired website designer, Background Documents for Selectboard Meetings are not currently being posted. If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted November 28, 2023

Maidstone residents and property owners are invited to attend the Water Resource Protection Public Meeting December 11th. This will be a hybrid meeting, held in person beginning at 6:00 pm at the Gateway Center, 84 Fyfe Dr, Newport, Vermont and online via Microsoft Teams (for audio only, call 802-828-7667, passcode: 892550376#). This meeting relates to the petition submitted to the State to reclassify Maidstone Lake from B2 ("Good") to A1 ("Excellent"). As discussed below, the focus of the meeting will be on the process for reclassifying Vermont's highest quality waters and for managing them to ensure their protection.

Here is the invitation:

"You are invited to attend an informational meeting about an important water resource protection initiative that would help advance our efforts to reclassify and protect our highest quality waters across Vermont. This initiative integrates the State’s proposed Antidegradation Implementation Rule and proposed statutory changes, which together would establish a more systematic, objective, and equitable process for reclassifying Vermont’s highest quality waters and for managing them to ensure their protection into the future."

Posted November 13, 2023

The Selectboard will hold a Special Selectboard Meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, beginning at 7:00 pm, to begin work on the 2024 Budget. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81026233010?pwd=WWhDSHE2RWVtdlkxUnRBdTMzdWp4QT09. 

PLEASE NOTE that this is a new Zoom link for this Special Meeting. It is not the recurring link used for the monthly Selectboard Meetings.

The Agenda is posted on the Selectboard Meeting Page. 

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted November 3, 2023

The Selectboard meeting will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 7.00 pm. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following recurring link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523445058?pwd=RktkcUlKaWdmWnNrMTMyL2JNdUhnUT09.  The Agenda is posted on the Selectboard Meeting Page.

Please note that while our website is being revamped by our newly hired website designer, Background Documents for Selectboard Meetings are not currently being posted. If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted November 1, 2023

From NEK Broadband:
"We are pleased to extend an invitation to you and any of your town residents to attend a public zoom session on Thursday, Nov. 9, 7-8 pm to answer questions and discuss NEK Broadband’s proposed 2024 Budget.

As the Communications Union District for the Northeast Kingdom, NEK Broadband takes community accountability very seriously. We strive to make the most effective and efficient use of all of our funding towards achieving our goal of bringing access to high-speed, reliable internet service to every NEK address that has electrical service.  We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. ***

Here is the invitation to the zoom meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86583418489?pwd=tbUtfZ4d1fx6EpXrJzhiMoBHFgdILU.1

Please let us know if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you on Thurs. Nov. 9 at 7pm."

*** If you would like a pdf of the NEK Broadband budget, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com.

Posted October 15, 2023

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting via Zoom  on Thursday, October 19, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm. To join the meeting, use the following link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83264377267?pwd=a2lqbUR3ZmU2WkZ1aEU3U00xZjhiUT09.  The Agenda is posted on the Planning Commission webpage.

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted October 5, 2023

Subject: Maidstone Bridge Update

Good morning Senator Ingalls,

The Secretary shared that you were looking for an update on the Maidstone bridge. In July, during a routine bridge inspection the team noticed a crack in one of the members that required us to close it. In August we were able to perform a more detailed inspection to make sure that any other defects were caught as well so that a full repair could be done at one time. Nothing else was found during the inspection (good news!), but now the design team is working on the plans for the repair and hope to have it completed soon. We’re anticipating being able to hire a contractor over the fall/winter and have the bridge back open within a few months, but we’ll know more once we have the design completed and schedule for advertising the work.

 The team has created our standard Fact Sheet for this project and there’s helpful information here for those who may be reaching out to you, including detour routes - Maidstone-Strafford Bridge Fact Sheet Once we have a better handle on the schedule we’ll be sure to keep it updated and you can either check back at the link, or feel free to reach out to me.

 Let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you and have a great weekend!

Erin Sisson, P.E. (she/her) | Deputy Chief Engineer

Highway Division

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Posted September 26, 2023; updated September 27, 2023:

There will be a Special Meeting at Maidstone Town Hall on October 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM of our NEK Choice School District. The Guest Speaker will be Brad James from the Vermont Agency of Education, who will discuss the VT Pupil Weighting forecast, a very important part of the State formula for the Education Tax. Representative Terri Williams talked briefly about this proposed meeting at the August Selectboard meeting. 

This will be a hybrid meeting, held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82826918876?pwd=Zy9nVDkvNGZLMVpLdW5zL25yVzY2dz09

Meeting ID: 828 2691 8876

Passcode: 6GL51k

Posted September 25, 2023:

The Selectboard has rescheduled its October monthly meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7.00pm, instead of Monday, October 2nd. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following recurring link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523445058?pwd=RktkcUlKaWdmWnNrMTMyL2JNdUhnUT09.  The Agenda for this meeting will be posted on the Selectboard Meeting Page as soon as it has been finalized.

Please note that while our website is being revamped by our newly hired website designer, Background Documents for Selectboard Meetings are not currently being posted. If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted September 5, 2023

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting via Zoom  on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm. To join the meeting, use the following link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83264377267?pwd=a2lqbUR3ZmU2WkZ1aEU3U00xZjhiUT09.  The Agenda is posted on the Planning Commission webpage.

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Regional Planning &

Economic Development 

in the Northeast Kingdom

ENERGY UPDATE Aug 2023

Energy Saving Rebates Available Now

VPPSA Reminder

Rebates are available for customers of Lyndonville Electric, Hardwick Electric, Orleans Electric, and Barton Electric covering a range of items, from electric lawn mowers and E-bikes to heat pumps and electric vehicles, through the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority. Head over to www.VPPSA.com/resources/rebate-forms/ or call (802) 884-4488 to learn about all the options! Highlights include:

• $50 back for a residential electric push or ride-on lawn mower

• $100 back for an E-bike or electric bike retrofit kit

• $25 back for an electric chainsaw, trimmer, or leaf blower

• $1,000 back for a new all-electric vehicle

• $500 back for a new plug-in hybrid

$7M in Grants for EV Chargers Available Now

Statewide grant open to applicants from all of VT

This grant, made possible by the Department of Housing and Community Development, is here to help you cover ALMOST ALL the cost of installing EV charging stations for businesses, multi-unit dwellings, and public places.

**Funding is limited so apply now!**

Please complete the pre-application to the best of your ability and they will help you receive the technical and financial assistance you need.

The funding is for full installation (hardware, design, and utility make-ready included); anticipated funding will cover approximately 150 sites and 1,300 ports installed. 

If you have questions about the program, please review the full eligibility requirements and contact info@vermontevchargers.com or call 802-655-8722.

Posted Friday, July 21, 2023:

NOTICE ABOUT GRADING of MAIDSTONE  LAKE ROAD:

Weather permitting, Brad or Jason will be grading the Lake Road starting Monday, July 24th. Please be mindful of the possibility of encountering the grader when driving on the Lake Road and be cautious when passing it. Thank you.

Posted 7/20/2023

The Board of Civil Authority (BCA) will hold a meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, beginning at 6:30 pm. The Agenda is posted on the BCA Meetings page. Click this Zoom link for the meeting if you wish to attend: 

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89192451745?pwd=TWswNnNHckYzUzBxR1ZGY20wLzAvUT09

July 20, 2023 UPDATE - UPDATE: Hodgdon Trucking is emptying the recycle trailer today (NEKWMD) if all goes well they will then pick up the recycling that was not picked up on Monday. Pick up will be VT Route 102 and Maidstone Lake Rd from the split to #5226.  

July 18, 2023 UPDATE - Trash will be picked up today along the remaining part of the route that could not be serviced yesterday, because of a back injury to the man providing this essential service to Maidstone. 

REMINDER: Only household waste placed in purple Maidstone trash bags will be picked up by the contractor. Bags must not exceed 35 pounds in weight. Overloaded bags may not be picked up at the discretion of the contractor.

We will let you know what is happening with recycling as soon as we have been given the information.

July 17, 2023 UPDATE - If you are on Rt 102 or Maidstone Lake Road (from the split to the 5226 Maidstone Lake Rd), your recycling was not picked up today. We do not have an anticipated day for pickup. We will send out another email when I am notified of the new pick up day this week. 

NO RECYCLE PICK UP ON JULY 10th, due to a problem at the NEKWMD. Garbage will be picked up on July 10th. July 17th Garbage and Recycle will resume.

Posted 7/17/2023

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting via Zoom  on Thursday, July 20, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm. To join the meeting, use the following link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83264377267?pwd=a2lqbUR3ZmU2WkZ1aEU3U00xZjhiUT09.  The Agenda is posted on the Planning Commission webpage.

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted July 7, 2023:

The Selectboard will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7.00pm. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523445058?pwd=RktkcUlKaWdmWnNrMTMyL2JNdUhnUT09.  The Agenda for this meeting is posted on the Selectboard Meeting Page.

Please note that while our website is being revamped by our newly hired website designer, Background Documents for Selectboard Meetings are not currently being posted. If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

The MAIDSTONE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN is available in draft form at the Town Office Building. Please contact the town clerk if  you would like to review this plan or have a copy sent to you.

Lamoureux Road is closed. It will remain closed pending further inspections of the bridge. As soon as the Town has any new information, it will be posted here.

Posted 6/18/2023

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting via Zoom  on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm. To join the meeting, use the following link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83264377267?pwd=a2lqbUR3ZmU2WkZ1aEU3U00xZjhiUT09.  The Agenda is posted on the Planning Commission webpage.

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Town of Maidstone – Approved Selectboard Meeting, Monday, June 5, 2023

• ATTENDANCE

Members: Scott Lovell, Chairman; Brad McVetty; and Bruno McKenzie.

Members of the Public: Amy Pear (Town Clerk); Robert Champagne-Willis (Town Treasurer); Andy Champagne-Willis (acting scribe for this selectboard meeting); June Lockert; Jim Bennett; Bill Sanborn (Fire Warden); Mike Otis (Town Zoning Administrator); Gail Otis; Bruce Barker (Town Zoning Board and Planning Commission); Jan Baker Barker; Sandra Gray (Town Lister); Linwood Mixer; Bill Colborn; Lisa & Paul Plourde; Carol and Burt Kline; Sam & Carol Gorham; and arriving later in the meeting, VT State Senator Russ Ingalls; Dave Snedeker, NVDA; Ejad Alsibai, National Grid; Danielle Aretz, National Grid; Corey Parent, National Grid; Ryan Scott, VHB, for National Grid; and Laurie & Robert Snowman.

• THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY THE CHAIRMAN AT 7:00 PM

• REMINDER ABOUT THE RULES OF PARTICIPATION, conducted by the Chairman.

• MINUTES

For: May 1, 2023

A motion was made by Brad McVetty.  To approve the minutes as submitted.  The motion was seconded by Bruno McKenzie.  The motion was passed unanimously.

• REPORT FROM THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.  Chairman recognized Mike Otis.

Zoning Administrator Mike Otis reported to the Selectboard he is aware of one camp being raised and another property owner installing a well and trimming some tress.

Bruno McKenzie asked Mike Otis to explain the application process for conditional use permits.   Mike responded by outlining both the permitted and conditional use processes.  Mike also talked about the shoreland overview and wastewater systems processes.  Scott Lovell questioned whether the Selectboard wanted to establish a practice of approving or reviewing zoning related forms.  Mike Otis outlined for the Selectboard the language added onto the forms and advised the Selectboard of their right to review zoning forms.  Bob Champagne-Willis suggested the Selectboard might want to make a motion regarding this process.

A motion was made by Brad McVetty.   The Selectboard will establish a practice of reviewing and approving zoning administrator related forms.  Bruno McKenzie seconded the motion.  The motion was passed unanimously.

Bruno McKenzie addressed Mike Otis further in regard to another section in the forms, citing for Mike specifically “underneath the application for the zoning permit and down towards the end of it” where it states “the undersigned acknowledges receiving the digital link to or hard copy of the Residential or Commercial Building Energy Code Handbook”, Bruno was concerned about the enforcement of energy codes.  Mike Otis responded to Bruno saying [the] ”state law requires the zoning administrator to provide applicants with this information and right now we aren’t giving out hard copies [of the energy code laws to the applicants] but only advising application holders of the state requirements”.  

Mike Otis also advised the Selectboard members “we’re not building inspectors, so we don’t enforce it [energy code laws]” and that the information is being supplied to the applicants in order to bring about awareness of state law.

Bruno McKenzie then brought up the matter of Certificates of Occupancy.  Mike Otis stated he has already conversed with Brad McVetty on this matter and that until such time as our by-laws are amended, we must account for this information when the permit/project is completed.  Mike Otis stated he is hoping when the by-laws are updated, they will be looking to take the current language out, and instead of a certificate of occupancy, allow a “certificate of project completion” to be put in its place.

  Bruno McKenzie reviewed the $102.00 application fee for the Appeal of  Zoning Administrator Decision and the Variance Request Application.  

Bob Champagne-Willis offered this is a decision from the Selectboard.

Mike Otis addressed the Selectboard with the review and processes he has put in place in order to clarify some of the issues on permits, issues making it easier for homeowners to understand the frequently asked questions Mike has been getting from the applicants.  These involved concerns over whether a professional survey of the property, and plans requiring “to scale” measurements are mandated.  Instead, Mike Otis says has allowed hand drawn sketches, as long as boundary and lot measurements showing accurate sizes, without the need for any further processes which might or might not require either an expensive or long-drawn-out process.  Mike Otis is otherwise satisfied provided property owners/contractors submit accuracy in measurements for boundary parameters.

Bob Champagne-Willis added that surveys are still required in sub-division planning, and Mike Otis added that these sub-divisions are part of conditional use permits.

Scott Lovell offered to table the matter til next month and asked the Selectboard if there were any other questions or discussion.  Hearing none the Chairman ordered the matter to be tabled until the next Selectboard meeting.

Mike Otis thanked the Chairman. Having heard no further questions or issues, the Chairman moved on to the REPORT OF THE ROAD COMMISSIONER.

• REPORT OF THE ROAD COMMISSIONER, Chairman recognized Brad McVetty.

Road Commissioner Brad McVetty reported the status of state grants through the NVDA, and approval of the 9K funding.  Brad McVetty also mentioned the culvert at the end (North Side) of the lake, still in progress and scheduled to start shortly after the Labor Day holiday.  Bob Champagne-Willis asked Brad McVetty about the “Grant In Aid” and Brad McVetty explained it was for segments of the town roads and after a pre-construction meeting Brad expects approximately three (3) sections of road will be selected for upgrading.

Hearing no further questions or discussion, the Chairman moved on to PRESENTATION ABOUT TWIN STATES CLEAN ENERGY LINK PROPOSAL.

• PRESENTATION ABOUT TWIN STATES CLEAN ENERGY LINK PROPOSAL, Chairman recognized and the visiting team from National Grid.

A presentation of a “Project Briefing – Maidstone, VT” was provided by National Grid representatives attending the Selectboard meeting, including: Ejad Alsibai; Danielle Aretz; and Ryan Scott (VHB) along with Corey Parent, Director of Business and Municipal Affairs from Leonine Public Affairs (802) 370—0494; all from National Grid.  In addition: Russ Ingalls, State Senator (VT), Essex/Orleans (802) 323-4756 was also present for the presentation. 

 A power point printed slide presentation is attached to these minutes.

After introductions by the group, the National Grid team outlined the project is in the beginning stages.  They discussed the community benefits on a 7.8-mile stretch of VT. Rt. 102 in Maidstone along with the expected revenues for the state of VT.  They reported when and where the stages of their operation would begin and end, proposed a length of time, and a willingness to work with the community in order to minimize disruptions during their construction period along proposed routes in our town.  The National Grid team claims participants in cooperation with their plan involve renewable energy companies as well as explaining the risks and grant awards, in excess of 100 million dollars towards funding their proposal.  They are also looking for Selectboard and town support which they claim will benefit the entire six (6) New England states.  The presenters outlined the power flow expectations from the project, and questions from the assembled were varied and diverse.  

Contacts numbers were provided (see above).  E-mail addresses are included in the power point slide printout attached to these minutes.  

The presentation lasted a little over 30 mins. in length.

The Chairman thanked the presenters, and the team left the meeting.  The Chairman recognized David Snedeker, Executive Director of the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA).

• PRESENTATION BY NVDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, David Snedeker.

The presenter was introduced by the Chairman.  Mr. Snedeker discussed the American Rescue Plan Act otherwise known as APRA.  Mr. Snedeker said monies from these funds are available for Town projects and that he was going around to all the rural communities in the area to also discuss broadband as well as the ARPA funds.

Discussed: Municipal Water Systems, Broadband, build-out plan for the CUD.  Brad McVetty brought up the broadband and the fiber optic cable installation regarding a company by the name of CV Fiber and wanted to know if the Executive Director was familiar with them.  Speculation was offered by the presenter in response to NEK Broadband and from Comcast that community participation in the installation might improve our town’s priority in the listing with the contractor.

Discussed: Municipal Energy Audit for town buildings.  Bob Champagne-Willis & Amy Pear provided information on grants the town has made to date and bids for some of the ARPA funds to be expended towards.

Discussed: Resource Office of Annie McLean Amclean@nvda.net for how to use and provide ARPA fund for associated expenditures.  

The discussion lasted approximately 15 to 20 mins.

• REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER

Treasurer, Bob Champagne-Willis provided copies of the Budget to Actual General Fund report and had nothing to add.  Hearing no questions, Bob moved on to the Selectboard Warrant.  The Warrant for May, 2023 is on the signing desk.

• REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR

Treasurer, Bob Champagne-Willis provided copies of the Delinquent Tax Collector report as of May 31, 2023.  There have been a few payments since the last report.  Two taxpayers paid their balance since this report was produced.

• REPORT FROM THE TOWN LISTERS

Lister, Bob Champagne-Willis reported for the listers that the 2023 Grand List has increased by about .25% over the 2022 Grand List.  Guildhall has just completed their reappraisal for their 2023 Grand List, which increased by 33%.  Maidstone will be doing a statistical reappraisal for the 2024 Grand List. Work will start later this summer and continue through the winter.  Bob expects that the 2024 Grand List will increase in value even more than the percentage increase to the Guildhall Grand List.

• REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK

Town Clerk, Amy Pear reported to the Selectboard that Susan Irwin is making great progress with her health issues and is expecting to return to work this week.  Amy expects she and Susan Irwin will be discussing a replacement for the Asst. Town Clerk position.

Warrant for unlicensed dogs was submitted to the Selectboard as warranted yearly by the Town Clerk.  Amy and the Selectboard discussed the status of our Town Constable and the process on enforcement of the dog licensing. The Town Clerk was asked by the Selectboard for her recommendation on the matter.   The Town Clerk suggested the Selectboard may wish to consult with the VT statute governing their responsibility in the matter.  Brad McVetty suggested to the Selectboard to contact our Town Constable “as we’ve always have in the past, and go from there.”  The Town Clerk reported this year’s unlicensed dog list is shorter than last year’s list.

Amy Pear stated she left a copy of the Town Clerk’s job description for each of the Selectboard members.  Amy is concerned with the E911 requirements in the current job description and stated at the meeting “…we actually have an E911 coordinator for the town of Maidstone, so I’d just be looking to update that and the only other thing on there is that there is a requirement for the town clerk to hold a certified municipal clerk’s certification.  I think that’s a typo, I think the town meant for that to be a CVC (Certified Vermont Clerk) certificate, if the town does require the municipal clerk certificate it will cost the town, I believe, twelve-hundred dollars ($1,200.00) per year just to be part of the International Clerk’s Association and that does not include any of the training the clerk would need to continue that.  So, I think that’s just a typo regarding which certification you, the town, was looking at, but that’s something we can look at in the next meeting if you wanted to.” 

The Chairman will place the item on the agenda for next month to: Substitute the CVC certification for all VT Town Clerks for the certified municipal clerk’s certification (CMC).  

(NOTE:  For the record here, CVC requires 3 full years’ experience and the training already required and performed, otherwise known as CEU’s.)

• REPORT FROM THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR AND FIRE WARDEN, Bill Sanborn   

Trailer ordered.  Four to six (4-6) weeks until it is expected by the end of June 2023.  Will need some additions for organizing equipment.

Will need to order a ball hitch due to specifications.

Military Trailer, from years ago, will be put into surplus.  Perhaps to be advertised or the best offer for monies rendered.

Radio equipment ordered.  

Groveton, NH FD coming to town to back flush and pump the dry hydrants.  Homeowners on whose property the hydrants are located have been notified of these events.  The North Rd. hydrant may or may not be scheduled.

• OLD BUSINESS

Review quotes from website designers and Town Clerk’s recommendation for which designer to select and take necessary action.

The Town Clerk reviewed four (4) web designers and their submitted proposals to the Selectboard for the new Town Website.  To this end, Amy Pear entertained questions from the Selectboard and afterwards submitted her recommendation to them.  Brad McVetty stated he felt the proposals were “all over the board”.  Amy Pear then explained her criteria for selection, which was based on one, a simple clean platform, two, ability to fill out forms and three, to make payments on-line and four, hosting.  Having heard no questions on these points Amy Pear then followed ADA requirements as stipulated by the four proposed website engineers eliminating one engineer for lack of municipality expertise then factored in the yearly maintenance costs and time and cost to get their website design up and running.    Based on these factors, Amy Pear suggested the Selectboard select “Green Light” platform.  She based this on the above and the fact the owner is local and is recommended by our town computer specialist and the owner specializes in municipalities.  Build time is six-eight (6-8) weeks, for four thousand and five-hundred dollars ($4,500.00) fee and a twelve-hundred-dollar yearly maintenance fee.  The other options were studied by the Selectboard and agreed with Amy’s suggestion.  Amy also suggested purchasing an Adobe Acrobat subscription.

Brad McVetty offered to use ARPA funds for the purchase, however Treasurer Bob Champagne-Willis suggested the previous Selectboard authorization of Reserve Funds has been established for this purchase.

A motion was made by Brad McVetty.  To use Green Light to build the town’s new website with payment to be issued from the Reserve Fund.  Bruno McKenzie seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous.  

Update about purchase and installation of flagpole for Town Hall.

Scott Lovell reported he got some pricing and checked several websites for: A 25’ flagpole, rated for 88 m.p.h. winds with an eagle mounted to the top affixed with a solar up light; cost one thousand and five-hundred and eight dollars ($1,508.00); with a seven-hundred-dollar ($700.00) tilt-base; combined total approximately twenty-two hundred dollars ($2,200.00).  Additional cost or costs for concrete anchor.

Discussion:  None.

Motion addressed and funds already put aside from last month’s hearing.   Scott Lovell to send Town Treasurer all particulars and an estimate for a concrete pour.

Decide upon specifications for Taylor cemetery work and decide upon course of action.

Discussion over the cost of the work vs. first assessments which were low.  New financials appear to be 10K or higher.  It was decided to write up an assessment, to initiate a bidding process with a follow-up on how to pay for the repairs needed, possibly ARPA monies?  Suggestion by the Treasurer to look at both ARPA and the Reserve Fund.  The Town Clerk will pull together note on repairs with the assistance of Selectboard member Bruno McKenzie and to come up with a detailed list for bidders. Amy suggested that the project could be prioritized, with payments over several years.  The compilation will be resolved first and foremost and a decision on means of payment will be reviewed after a bid is accepted.

Continue review of Purchasing Policy; discuss and decide upon revisions.

Not discussed.

• NEW BUSINESS

Review and approve VMCTA & VLCT Annual Training, hotel and mileage, and VLCT Planning and Zoning Training.

Bob Champagne-Willis reviewed for the Selectboard the VMCTA & VLCT Annual Training, hotel and mileage costs.  Conferences costs are in Montpelier and Burlington, VT.

Bruno McKenzie made a motion.  To send the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer to the Annual Meetings for training and to pay for the expense of hotel rooms, conference fees and mileage costs. The motion also authorized training for the VCLT Zoning classes for the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission.  Brad McVetty seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous.

• OTHER BUSINESS

Hearing none, the Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. 

Brad McVetty made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  It was seconded by Bruno McKenzie.  The vote was unanimous.

The meeting was adjourned by the Chairman at 8:43 PM.

Respectfully submitted by:  Andy Champagne-Willis, acting scribe for this Selectboard meeting.

The Planning Commission and the Zoning Board will not be holding a meeting on June 13th.  The next schedule Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for June 21st 7:00pm.

Posted 5-3-2023

On Tuesday, May 9, the Maidstone Listers and hired Assessor will be working around Town visiting properties that have changed in valuation since April 1, 2022.  Visits will be brief, and no internal inspections are necessary.  

Posted April 23, 2025

We are having technical problems at present with the Town's website and are working on figuring out a way to post and share information. The Town Clerk is also working on a permanent solution that will benefit all Maidstoners.  Please be patient and bear with us through this new website adventure.

Posted April 29, 2923

The Selectboard will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 7.00pm. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523445058?pwd=RktkcUlKaWdmWnNrMTMyL2JNdUhnUT09.  The Agenda for this meeting is posted on the Selectboard Meeting Page.

Please note that due to the technical problems we are experiencing with our website, Background Documents for Selectboard Meetings are not currently being posted. If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted April 23, 2025

We are having technical problems at present with the Town's website and are working on figuring out a way to post and share information. The Town Clerk is also working on a permanent solution that will benefit all Maidstoners.  Please be patient and bear with us through this new website adventure.

The Draft Minutes for both the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting and the Planning Commission meeting held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, are available, but we are not able to post them on the website. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please let me know by sending an email to sbasst05905@gmail.com. 

Mary von  Alt

Posted April 23, 2023

The Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, April 27, 2023, as the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer will be attending the Vermont Municipal Clerks' and Treasurers' Association training that day. 

Updated 3/30/2023

Posted March 30, 2023

The Selectboard will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 7.00pm. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523445058?pwd=RktkcUlKaWdmWnNrMTMyL2JNdUhnUT09.

This recurring Zoom link is posted at the top of the Selectboard Meetings page. It is also posted on the Agenda for this meeting. To view the Agenda, please click on this link. Background documents for the meeting are posted on the Selectboard Background Documents page. 

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

ELECTION RESULTS TOWN MEETING 2023

NEK School Choice 2023 Results

Maidstone Election 2023 Results

2023 Town Meeting Sample Ballot

CORRECTION TO THE ANNUAL TOWN REPORT 2022 

On Page 7, of the 2022 Annual Town Report, the phone number for the Health Officer Sandra Gray should read 802-676-3791. Sorry for any confusion or inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you Lloyd Tippitt for bringing this error to my attention.

Posted March 2, 2023

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 7.00pm. This meeting will be held via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86534972943?pwd=aU1Uc2pPdUQ3Rzdqd0lveUVQZjI3QT09.

To view the Agenda for this meeting, please click here on this link. 

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted March 2, 2023

The Selectboard will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7.00pm. This will be a hybrid meeting held both in person at Town Hall at 508 VT-102 and via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523445058?pwd=RktkcUlKaWdmWnNrMTMyL2JNdUhnUT09.

This recurring Zoom link is posted at the top of the Selectboard Meetings page. It is also posted on the Agenda for this meeting. To view the Agenda, please click on this link. 

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.

Posted February 15, 2023

The former Tax Maps page on this website has been renamed "Maidstone Maps" and now includes links to the Fire Services Coverage Map, the Zoning Districts Map, the Tax Maps, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation Town of Maidstone Highway Map. This is intended to make it easier to find and access these maps. 

Posted February 9, 2023

The Board of Civil Authority will hold a meeting via Zoom on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6.30 pm to prepare for the Town Election on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. To view the Agenda, please click here. 

Annual Town Meeting Day,  March  7, 2023

2023 Annual Town Meeting Warning

2023 Voter Checklist

2023 Town Meeting Sample Ballot

To print or download this  Tax Sale Notification, please click here.

Maidstone Town Meeting

March 7, 2023

Town positions open for election 2022, are as follows:

Constable (1 Year)

Delinquent Tax Collector (1 Year)

Lister (3 Years)

Moderator (1 Year)

Selectboard Member (3 Year)

Town Auditor (3 Year)

Town Clerk (3 Years)

January 19, 2023, last day for voters to file a petition with the Town Clerk to have an article appear on the ballot. Petitions must contain signatures from at least 5% of registered voters in the municipality.

January 30, 2023, no later than 5:00 PM, last day for Consent of Candidates and Local Candidate Petition forms for town offices to be filed with the Town Clerk. The Local Candidate Petition must contain signatures from at least 1% of registered voters in the municipality. Petitions are available at Town Hall and on the Town Hall Website, Forms.

January 30, 2023, by noon, all Committee Reports & Town Official Reports must be submitted to the Town Clerk for inclusion in the Town Report.

Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Town Of Maidstone

Posting of Vacancies

December 20, 2022

The Town of Maidstone has the following vacant positions that the Selectboard will fill by appointment:

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:

• Remainder of three year term expiring in 2024

• Administers the Maidstone Zoning Bylaws as written. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for reviewing, issuing, and denying permits; for assisting applicants; for conducting enforcement actions; and for educating the public about the requirements of town bylaws and state laws relating to land use. 

• According to Maidstone Zoning Bylaw ARTICLE 5: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT: §501 Zoning Administrator: The Zoning Administrator shall literally administer and strictly enforce the provisions of these bylaws, and in doing so shall inspect development, maintain records, and perform other related tasks as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of these bylaws.

NVDA (Northeastern Vermont Development Association) REPRESENTATIVE:

• Remainder of one year term expiring in March 2023

• Represents Maidstone on the NVDA Board of Directors

A letter of interest explaining why you are interested and describing any relevant experience as well as any potential conflicts of interest, both financial and non-financial, must be received at Town Hall by 12.00pm on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at either of the following addresses:

1. maidstonetownclerk@gmail.com

2. Maidstone Town Hall, P.O. Box 118,  Guildhall, VT 05905

This posting will remain active until all positions are filled. 

Any questions should be addressed to the Town Clerk, who may be reached by phone at (802) 676-3210 on Mondays and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,  or by email at  maidstonetownclerk@gmail.com.

Click here to see the posting.

NEK Council of Aging - Senior Companion Program - This could be a great opportunity for older adults to make a little extra money that is not counted toward taxes. Information is contained within the documents.

The positions appointed on March 14th are filled in below. Please feel free to contact Town Hall if you have interest in any of the unfilled positions.

Organizational Meeting is part of the Selectboard Meeting on March 14th.

The Selectboard will be appointing interested persons to the following positions:

Administrative Assistant to the Selectboard  - Mary VonAlt (appointed 3/14)

Administrative Assistant to the Zoning Board- Mary VonAlt (appointed 3/14)

Emergency Management Coordinator - VACANT

Fence Viewer (No Longer Required)- Removed (3/14)

NEK CUD Representative - James Mewkill (appointed 3/14)

NEK Waste Management Representative - VACANT

NVDA Representative - David Atkinson (appointed 3/14)

Planning Commissioners - Bob Champagne-Willis (appointed 3/14)

Road Commissioner- Bradley McVetty (appointed 3/14)

Town Agent- James Mazzonna (appointed 3/14)

Town Services Officer (No longer Required)- Removed (3/14)

Tree Warden- VACANT

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Chris VonAlt (term given on 3/14 till 2025) also on Planning Commission

Alternate- Bruce Barker(term given on 3/14 till 2025) also on Planning Commission

If you may have any interest in these positions or questions feel free to contact Amy Pear, Maidstone Town Clerk or any of the Selectmen.

Posted October 15, 2023

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting via Zoom  on Thursday, October 19, 2023 beginning at 7:00 pm. To join the meeting, use the following link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83264377267?pwd=a2lqbUR3ZmU2WkZ1aEU3U00xZjhiUT09.  The Agenda is posted on the Planning Commission webpage.

If you wish to receive notifications of public meetings for the Town of Maidstone, as well as Background Documents, please email sbasst05905@gmail.com with your request.