TOWN OF PITTSFIELD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 9, 2024
We hereby notify the legal voters of the Town of Pittsfield to meet in the Town Hall on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 9:00am to transact the following business from the floor in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order:
Article 1. To elect a town moderator for the ensuing year.
Article 2. To elect the following officers, as required by law, for the terms indicated and to fill any other office vacant:
Terms Vote by Ballot
(Years) 17 V.S.A.§2646
- Select Person 3 Yes
- Lister 3 Yes
- Auditor 3 Yes
- Fire Chief 2 No
- Collector of Delinquent Taxes 1 No
- Trustee of Public Funds 3 No
- Trustee Roger Clark Memorial Library 3 No
- Trustee Roger Clark Memorial Library 3 No
- Trustee Roger Clark Memorial Library 1 No
- Cemetery Commissioner 3 No
- Cemetery Commissioner 3 No
- Second Constable 2 No
Article 3. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize all current taxes be paid to the Treasurer unless otherwise noted?
Article 4. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Treasurer to collect taxes on real property in two installments, on or before the third Thursday of August and the third Thursday of November, by physical delivery to the tax collector before 5pm?
Article 5. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve closing the Sand Shed Reserve Fund and transfer the remaining balance to the Recreation Reserve Fund?
Article 6. Will the town authorize cannabis retailers in town pursuant to 7 V.S.A § 863? Cannabis retailer means a person licensed by the state Cannabis Control Board to sell cannabis and cannabis products to adults 21 years of age and older for off-site consumption.
Article 7. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve the proposed 12-month budget beginning July 1, 2024, to meet the expenses and liabilities of the town?
Article 8. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Select Board to buy and sell real estate?
Article 9. To discuss any non-binding business which may properly come before the meeting?
Dated at Pittsfield, Vermont this 18th day of January 2024
Pittsfield Select Board,
Ann Kuendig (s) 2024
A.J. Ruben (s) 2025
Joyce Stevens (s) 2026
Received for record this 23rd day of January 2024 at 9:05am.
Attest: Tricia Abbondelo (s)
Town Clerk
Any individuals needing special accommodations can contact the Town Clerk’s Office at least two weeks prior to the Town Meeting. If you are not already a registered voter in the Town of Pittsfield, please register to vote if you are eighteen or over, are a US citizen, and a resident of this town. Eligible residents can register to vote at the Town Office on any day prior to the election during regular business hours. Registration will also be available at the Town Hall on Town Meeting Day.
PITTSFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNING
The citizens of Pittsfield who are legal voters in the Pittsfield Town School District are hereby warned and notified to meet at the Pittsfield Town Hall on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to transact business:
Article 1. To elect a Moderator for the year ensuing.
Article 2. To hear and act upon the Auditor’s report.
Article 3. To see if the Pittsfield School District will vote to pay taxes in the same manner as the Town.
Article 4. To hear reports of the School Directors.
Article 5. Shall the voters of the Pittsfield School District approve a total budget in the amount of $1,014,593 for the 2024-25 school year? It is estimated that this proposed budget will result in education spending of $11,912 per equalized pupil.
Article 6. To elect a School Director for a three-year term.
Article 7. To do any other proper and necessary business.
Dated at Pittsfield, Vermont this 10th day of January 2024.
Pittsfield School Board,
Kris Sperber (s) 2024
Peter DuBois (s) 2025
Ray Rice (s) 2026
Received for record this 17th day of January 2024 at Pittsfield,
Attest: Tricia Abbondelo (s)
Town Clerk
Any individuals needing special accommodation can contact the Town Clerk’s Office at least two weeks prior to the Town Meeting. If you are not already a registered voter in the Town of Pittsfield, please register to vote if you are eighteen or over, are a US citizen, and a resident of this town. Eligible residents can register to vote at the Town Office on any day prior to the election during regular business hours. Registration will also be available at the Town Hall on Town Meeting Day.