Pursuant to Title 32 § 4005 which states “All business are required to make and return an inventory which states among other items, machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures, apparatus, tools, implements, electronic office equipment, etc, which is to assessed by a ‘cost less depreciation’ method”
Most business owners will receive from the Assessors’ office a Business Personal Property tax return form. However, business owners that do not receive a return form should request one form the Assessors’ office by calling 802.748.4272, or download it here: Vermont Business Personal Property Tax Return. Completed and signed returns should be returned to the Assessors’ office at 1187 Main Ste# 2, St. Johnsbury VT 05819 no later than April 20, 2009.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
2009- 2010 School Budget Passed
ARTICLE 02. Shall the Town School District vote to adopt a budget for the school year ending June 30, 2010 including an appropriation of a sum of money for the support of schools with provisions for current expenses, capital improvements, a deficit if any, and for other lawful purposes?
St. Johnsbury resdidents got together for their 219th Town Meeting on Monday night, March 2nd. The big debate was about the school's annual budget. The school board proposed raising the budget to nearly $15 million, which is a 2.4 percent increase over last years budget. That sparked some discussion.
"Then it's not an old fashioned Town Meeting. All the more reason to have Australian Ballot." A plumber by trade, Tony Greenwood didn't think taxpayers could afford the increase because of the bad economy. "I am opposed to the budget primarily because the community can't afford it and it's not just that. It's the entire economy this year. The condition that the economy is in. I think it's time for everybody to be level funded and cut back if at all you can. We just lost Lydall Westtech. That's $8 million out of the local economy and then other jobs that are affiliated with it. So that number there can snowball to a much greater number and then there's other businesses that are falling left and right."
Others didn't like the 2.4 percent school budget increase, but eventually voted for it. Mark Finn, a retired analog technician, was one of those voters. "I think it's slightly too high. I'm not dead set against it. The motion that I made was for level funding and on one scenario we make. Under the scenario two we miss it by two cents. It's not a huge increase in tax burden, but I would have liked to see my motion pass. It would have guaranteed a little funding for our homestead property tax."
The majority thought the money was a good investment in St. Johnsbury's children. Th 90 minute debate ended with the passage of the nearly $15 million budget on a vote of 155 to 93.
St. Johnsbury resdidents got together for their 219th Town Meeting on Monday night, March 2nd. The big debate was about the school's annual budget. The school board proposed raising the budget to nearly $15 million, which is a 2.4 percent increase over last years budget. That sparked some discussion.
"Then it's not an old fashioned Town Meeting. All the more reason to have Australian Ballot." A plumber by trade, Tony Greenwood didn't think taxpayers could afford the increase because of the bad economy. "I am opposed to the budget primarily because the community can't afford it and it's not just that. It's the entire economy this year. The condition that the economy is in. I think it's time for everybody to be level funded and cut back if at all you can. We just lost Lydall Westtech. That's $8 million out of the local economy and then other jobs that are affiliated with it. So that number there can snowball to a much greater number and then there's other businesses that are falling left and right."
Others didn't like the 2.4 percent school budget increase, but eventually voted for it. Mark Finn, a retired analog technician, was one of those voters. "I think it's slightly too high. I'm not dead set against it. The motion that I made was for level funding and on one scenario we make. Under the scenario two we miss it by two cents. It's not a huge increase in tax burden, but I would have liked to see my motion pass. It would have guaranteed a little funding for our homestead property tax."
The majority thought the money was a good investment in St. Johnsbury's children. Th 90 minute debate ended with the passage of the nearly $15 million budget on a vote of 155 to 93.
Australian Ballot is Passed
During the voting at Town Meeting yesterday, the majority of St. Johnsbury residents voted yes to using the Australian Ballot in future town meetings instead of holding an actual meeting. That is a huge change, as Town Meeting has been a tradition in Vermont for 219 years. The article passed 843 to 306. Though the resident's voted for the change, the ultimate decision will be made by the legislature. If the article is passed by the legislature, voting with the Australian Ballot will allow more citizens to vote on articles, as opposed to decisions being made by only the people who show up at Town Meeting. This year's meeting saw only 5% out of the total number of voters in the town, leaving many people unable to vote on the specific issues dicussed at town meeting. Will St. Johnsbury really say goodbye to Town Meeting for good? The decision has yet to be decided. Updates will follow.
Vital Statistics
2008 Vital Statistics
Births
January= 20
February= 18
March= 11
April= 29
May= 17
June= 30
July= 18
August= 11
September= 16
October= 16
November= 16
December= 14
Totals= 216
Deaths
January= 7
February= 16
March= 18
April= 10
May= 12
June= 12
July= 13
August= 9
September= 14
October= 8
November= 10
December= 20
Totals= 149
Marriages/Civil Unions
January= 3
February= 4
March= 1
April= 1
May= 4
June= 8
July= 4
August= 9
September= 8
October= 3
November= 3
December= 3
Totals= 51
Births
January= 20
February= 18
March= 11
April= 29
May= 17
June= 30
July= 18
August= 11
September= 16
October= 16
November= 16
December= 14
Totals= 216
Deaths
January= 7
February= 16
March= 18
April= 10
May= 12
June= 12
July= 13
August= 9
September= 14
October= 8
November= 10
December= 20
Totals= 149
Marriages/Civil Unions
January= 3
February= 4
March= 1
April= 1
May= 4
June= 8
July= 4
August= 9
September= 8
October= 3
November= 3
December= 3
Totals= 51
Town Report Dedication
Andrew and Clara Fisher
Take a look around downtown St. Johnsbury, almost anywhere. You can turn in just about any direction and witness the handiwork of Andy and Clara Fisher. From the trees that will soon be budding out on Main Street, to Portland Street, to Concord Avenue, to Railroad Street. From the beautifully landscaped parking area off from Railroad Street, to the flowers that will bloom on Route 2, along Portland Street Park, on South Main Street, and on Main Street. From the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center to the signs that Welcome everyone to St. Johnsbury. From Fred Mold Park, to Arnold Park, to Railroad Street Park, to Ramsey Park, to the park at Main and Winter. From annual Holiday decoractions, to handmade wooden trash containers. From the Town Forest to the St. Johnsbury School.
The odds are pretty good that no matter where you are in the old St. Johnsbury Village, you will be very close to an improvement that has been inspired by, planted, maintained, constructed, or installed by Andy and Clara Fisher. They leave a well-marked trail of beauty behind them throughout our community.
The improvements that have been made by Andy and Clara will be appreciated for many years to come. We hope that their efforts will inspire even more people to become active stewards for all that has been sown - and for all of the work that remains.
"article came from 2008 Town Report found on the official St. Johnsbury website"
Take a look around downtown St. Johnsbury, almost anywhere. You can turn in just about any direction and witness the handiwork of Andy and Clara Fisher. From the trees that will soon be budding out on Main Street, to Portland Street, to Concord Avenue, to Railroad Street. From the beautifully landscaped parking area off from Railroad Street, to the flowers that will bloom on Route 2, along Portland Street Park, on South Main Street, and on Main Street. From the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center to the signs that Welcome everyone to St. Johnsbury. From Fred Mold Park, to Arnold Park, to Railroad Street Park, to Ramsey Park, to the park at Main and Winter. From annual Holiday decoractions, to handmade wooden trash containers. From the Town Forest to the St. Johnsbury School.
The odds are pretty good that no matter where you are in the old St. Johnsbury Village, you will be very close to an improvement that has been inspired by, planted, maintained, constructed, or installed by Andy and Clara Fisher. They leave a well-marked trail of beauty behind them throughout our community.
The improvements that have been made by Andy and Clara will be appreciated for many years to come. We hope that their efforts will inspire even more people to become active stewards for all that has been sown - and for all of the work that remains.
"article came from 2008 Town Report found on the official St. Johnsbury website"
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Pre Town Meeting Day
The residents of St. Johnsbury will meet on Monday evening March 2nd at 7 pm and Tuesday March 3rd at 10 pm. to vote on issues in the town. On Monday night one issue that will be discussed is the town school budget. Other articles that will be discussed are general budgets for the town. On Monday, the residents will vote in their new officials or re-elect the current ones. A big issue that will be voted on will be whether or not the town of St. Johnsbury should enforce the Australian Ballot. This may eliminate Town Meeting Day all together. The selectmen would prepare an annual budget for the Town. The school directors shall also prepare an annual school district budget. These all would be voted on by Australian Ballot.
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