Result of Grievances by the Assessor were sent June 29, 2021.
**An appeal from the Assessor to the BCA begins with a written appeal from the taxpayer, filed with the town clerk, listing the grounds for the appeal. 32 V.S.A. § 4404(a). This notice must be filed within 14 days of the date of mailing of the result of grievance notice, by 4:00pm July 13, 2021. They can be emailed to mendonclerk@comcast.net or dropped off at the office. Thank you!
The report includes the detailed notes and takeaways from each step of the process, as well as resource team member recommendations, their contact information, and the work plan that each task force group built at their first meeting. The report is also a wonderful compilation of assets and ideas from a large number of residents.
The research included:
- Reviewing the history of discussion of a Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Mendon in 2015.
- Reviewing submitted comments before, during and after the Public Hearing conducted on March 15, 2021
- Interviews with the Vermont State Police, Vermont Game Warden, and Rutland County Sheriff to gather information on the history of response to complaints in Mendon regarding the unsafe discharge of a firearm, as well as ability of these law enforcement agencies to assist with enforcement of the ordinance.
- Gathered information from law enforcement agencies regarding the difference between enforcement of an ordinance and issuance of civil penalties versus criminal violations of state statute regarding the unsafe discharging of a firearm and illegal hunting.
- Researching the number of complaints submitted to the Town in the past 15 years and the nature of those complaints.
- Researching how many other municipalities in Vermont have a Firearm Discharge Ordinance and the experience in enforcing a Firearm Discharge Ordinance.
- Reviewing Firearm Discharge Ordinances adopted in other municipalities.
Safety is a priority to the Mendon Selectboard. The Selectboard encourages individuals that choose to discharge firearms and hunt in Mendon to do so safely and in accordance with state statute. The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is a tremendous resource for learning the safe operation of a firearm as well as how to participate in safety courses in Vermont. www.vtfishandwildlife.com
WARNING
Irene Celebration Committee
The Irene Celebration Committee will be meeting on June 10, 2021 at
4:00 PM at the Singiser residence, 472 Meadowlake Drive, Mendon, VT.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 10 year anniversary of
Irene in August 2021 and ways the town can acknowledge the
anniversary of this historic event.
Town Contact Information
Town Administrator (Sara Tully) email: mendonadmin@comcast.net Phone: 802-558-3935
Town Clerk (Nancy Gondella) email: mendonclerk@comcast.net Phone: 802-775-1662 ext. 0
Assistant Clerk/Bookkeeper (Jesse Bridge) email: mendonbookkeeper@comcast.net Phone: 802-775-1662 ext. 1
- Town Garage: 802-773-4402, Road Commissioner, Bill Ellis – 802-770-2169
- Constable (Phil Douglas): 802-345-5923
- Zoning Administrator (Steve Cosgrove) – 802-775-0065
- Town Assessor (Spencer Potter): 802-496-9689
- Fire Warden (Seth Bridge): 558-1944
- Delinquent Tax Collector (Nancy Merrill): 775-4689
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