The Wilmington Town Offices and Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Monday, February 18th in observance of President’s Day.
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Vote by Australian Ballot at Town Meeting March 5, 2019
Whitingham: Jacksonville Municipal Center 10am-7pm
Wilmington: Twin Valley Elementary School 7am-7pm
Polls open at 7am & close at 7pm for election of Town & School Officers – Annual Town Meeting begins on the floor at 10:00am until concluded.
Anyone wishing to register to vote may do so in person at the Town Clerk’s Office during the regular office hours. Registering to vote is also available online at the Vermont Secretary of State’s website at https://www.olvr.sec.state.vt.us/ . Early/Absentee Ballots will be available Feb 13th through noon on March 4th, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at pjohnson@wilmingtonvt.us , or shaughwout@wilmingtonvt.us , or 464-5836.
The deadline for filing petitions with the Town Clerk for articles to be included in the Annual Town Meeting warning is Thursday, January 17, 2019 by 5:00pm. These petitions must be signed by at least 5% of the registered voters of Wilmington, or 80 signatures. VSA 17:2642(a)
Nomination papers to run for an elected office to be voted on by Australian Ballot are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office and on the town website www.wilmingtonvermont.us. These petitions must be signed by 1% of the registered voters of Wilmington, or 16 signatures. The deadline for filing these petitions with the Town Clerk is Monday, January 28, 2019, by 5:00pm. VSA 17:2681(a)(b)
Town Moderator – 1 year term
Town Clerk – 3 year term
Town Treasurer – 1 year term
Selectboard – 2 year term
Selectboard – 3 year term
Lister – 3 year term
Lister – 1 year term (2 seats of 1 year term each)
First Constable – 1 year term
Second Constable – 1 year term
Grand Juror – 1 year term
Town Agent – 1 year term
Cemetery Commissioner – 5 year term
Library Trustee – 5 year term
CC Haynes Fund Trustee – 1 year term
Twin Valley Unified Union School District Director – 2 year term
Anyone interested in serving as an appointed board member, please review the expiring appointed positions in the town report or town website at www.wilmingtonvermont.us and contact the Town Offices at 464-8591.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Early/Absentee ballots available by – February 13, 2019
Deadline to request early/absentee ballots – March 4, 2019 by noon
Annual Meeting – March 5, 2019 – Floor Meeting begins at 10am
Election of Town & School officers – March 5, 2019 – Polls open 7am-7pm
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ELECTION QUESTIONS
Wilmington Town Clerk Ph: 802-464-5836
Email: shaughwout@wilmingtonvt.us or pjohnson@wilmingtonvt.us
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am-noon & 1-4pm
Winter Parking Ban Reminder
Reminder: Winter Parking Ban Starts November 15th and goes until April 15th. During this time there is no parking on the streets from 3AM till 6AM. Vehicles left in on-street parking spaces during these hours may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expanse.
Wilmington Police Department would like businesses to remind their guests of the winter parking restrictions.
Reminder: There is no parking in the Wilmington Town municipal lots for longer than 24 hrs. Vehicles left in the municipal lots longer than 24 hrs maybe ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expanse.
These parking restrictions are in place to help facilitate snow removal operations.
The Wilmington, Vermont, Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Sergeant.
Position:
This is an exciting full-time supervisory opportunity in a vibrant four-season tourism market, nestled in southern Vermont. The Sergeant reports directly to the Chief and assists in the day-to-day supervision of police officers and staff. The Sergeant is an energetic and visible community policing leader, experienced in investigations, patrol & dispatch; performing additional duties such as scheduling, training, etc. The Sergeant assumes the Police Chief’s duties in his absence.
Benefits:
The Wilmington Police Department is a great place to work and offers excellent benefits: VMERS Retirement Group D (20-year retirement), health insurance, paid vacations, holidays, sick time and personal time. The hiring range is $25.00 – $28.00 per hour, based upon experience and qualifications. Take home cruiser, advanced training opportunities, snowmobile patrol and overtime details.
Successful Applicant Requirements for the position:
Education: Associates Degree (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
Experience: At least five (5) years full-time police experience with a demonstrated record of professional development.
A $5000 signing bonus is available for qualified applicants with full-time Vermont certification.
Applications are available on www.wilmingtonvermont.us website. Send completed applications to Chief Matthew Murano by 11/30/2018 or until position is filled: Wilmington Police Dept., PO Box 217, 2 East Main St., Wilmington, VT 05363 or matthew.murano@vermont.gov; Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sergeant Application Packet
The Wilmington Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time police officer position. We are seeking positive, self-motivated individuals to join our police force, individuals who want to contribute to community engaging activities and making Wilmington a safer place for all that live and visit here. Our officers work four days per week, 10 hours each day for 40 hours, with the expectation of working overtime as needed. Officers will receive paid vacation,VMERS plan D retirement, paid sick time, health insurance and holiday pay. Applicants not already Vermont full time certified must be able to perform essential job functions as well passing all the requirements for entry into the Vermont Police Academy. A Hiring bonus of up to $5000 for applicants that are already full time certified in Vermont. A $2500.00 hiring bonus for officer’s with Vermont part time level II certification that are ready to work and attend the next available Level III class at Vermont Police Academy. Applications are available on the Town of Wilmington website. Please send completed applications to Chief of Police, PO Box 217, Wilmington, VT 05363. The position will remain posted until it is filled. The town of Wilmington is an Equal opportunity employer.