WARNING
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 4, 2025
We hereby notify the legal voters of the Town of Pittsfield to meet in the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm 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
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. Shall the town provide notice of the availability of the annual report by postcard, mailed to all registered voters at least 30 days before the annual meeting instead of mailing or otherwise distributing the report to the voters of the town pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1682 (a)?
Article 6. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve closing the Paving Reserve Fund and transfer the remaining balance to the Recreation Reserve Fund?
Article 7. Shall the town assess a one percent (1%) tax on rooms and meals and alcoholic beverages pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 138(b)?
Article 8. Will the voters of Pittsfield deposit $2,000 into a Town Tree Reserve Fund to preserve and plant trees on Pittsfield public spaces?
Article 9. Will the voters of Pittsfield deposit $5,000 into a PVFR Building Reserve Fund for the design and permitting phase of renovating and/or replacing the Fire House?
Article 10. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve the proposed 12-month budget beginning July 1, 2025 to meet the expenses and liabilities of the town?
Article 11. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Select Board to buy and sell real estate?
Article 12. To discuss any non-binding business which may properly come before the meeting?
Dated at Pittsfield Vermont, this 9th day of January, 2025
By the Select Board members of the Town of Pittsfield
S/Ann Kuendig, Chair s/Joyce Stevens s/A.J. Ruben
Received for record this 9th day of January, 2025 at
Attest: s/Tricia L. Abbondelo, Town Clerk
Notice to Voters
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 U.S. 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.
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 4, 2025
We hereby notify the legal voters of the Town of Pittsfield to meet in the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm 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
- Lister 1 Yes
- Auditor 3 Yes
- 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
- Cemetery Commissioner 3 No
- 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. Shall the town provide notice of the availability of the annual report by postcard, mailed to all registered voters at least 30 days before the annual meeting instead of mailing or otherwise distributing the report to the voters of the town pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1682 (a)?
Article 6. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve closing the Paving Reserve Fund and transfer the remaining balance to the Recreation Reserve Fund?
Article 7. Shall the town assess a one percent (1%) tax on rooms and meals and alcoholic beverages pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 138(b)?
Article 8. Will the voters of Pittsfield deposit $2,000 into a Town Tree Reserve Fund to preserve and plant trees on Pittsfield public spaces?
Article 9. Will the voters of Pittsfield deposit $5,000 into a PVFR Building Reserve Fund for the design and permitting phase of renovating and/or replacing the Fire House?
Article 10. Will the voters of Pittsfield approve the proposed 12-month budget beginning July 1, 2025 to meet the expenses and liabilities of the town?
Article 11. Will the voters of Pittsfield authorize the Select Board to buy and sell real estate?
Article 12. To discuss any non-binding business which may properly come before the meeting?
Dated at Pittsfield Vermont, this 9th day of January, 2025
By the Select Board members of the Town of Pittsfield
S/Ann Kuendig, Chair s/Joyce Stevens s/A.J. Ruben
Received for record this 9th day of January, 2025 at
Attest: s/Tricia L. Abbondelo, Town Clerk
Notice to Voters
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 U.S. 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.
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