The Planning Commission is responsible for creating a master plan and Zoning Regulations for the Town of Whitingham. The Chair of the Commission is Bradford Lackey; other members include Linda Donaghue, Peter Barus, Keith Thompson, and Joe Saladino. To contact the Planning Commission please call the Town Clerk at (802) 368-7887 Mailing Address: Planning Commission PO Box 529 Jacksonville, VT 05342
The Annual Whitingham Town Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10am in the auditorium of the Twin Valley Middle/High School. The election results and abstracts of minutes are attached.
The Whitingham Selectboard provide management and oversight to the business affairs of the Town, which includes Financial Operations. They routinely approve financial documents (warrants), hear concerns of citizenry, create town ordinances, regulations and policies, and generally assist in finding appropriate direction and balance in their deliberations.
Whitingham has a 5-member board, with terms of two and three years. Current members are Scott Reed, Chair; James Weber, Vice Chair; Greg Brown, Craig Hammer, and Robin Kingsley (resigned 12/14/23). They meet every other Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Municipal Center.
Contact Person: Gig Zboray, Selectboard Office Administrator
Phone: (802) 368-7500
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm
Mailing Address: PO Box 529, Jacksonville, VT 05342
Physical Address: 2948 VT Route 100, ground floor, Jacksonville, VT 05342
Cemetery Commissioners are responsible for the care and management of our Town cemeteries.
Commission members are Bradford Lackey, Chair; and Joseph Saladino, Clerk. One vacant seat.
Contact Person: Almira Aekus, Town Clerk
Phone: (802) 368-7887
Mailing Address:
Cemetery Commission
PO Box 529
Jacksonville, VT 05342
The Transfer Station receives general supervision from Stanley Janovsky (368-2466). Its day to day operations are addressed by the Transfer Station Attendant (368-7876). Routine business questions may be answered in the Selectboard Office by Gig Zboray (368-7500). In order to use the Transfer Station you MUST be a Whitingham resident/property owner AND have a permit which can be purchased in the Town Clerk's office.
At the Whitingham Transfer Station, we encourage residents and visitors to reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Where:
4185 Vermont Route 100 (behind the Highway Garage)
When:
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Transfer Station is CLOSED on the following holidays: New Years Day, Easter, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, evening hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Want to know how to dispose of speficic wastes? Our A-Z Guide lists the proper way to dispose of just about everything.
Questions? Give us a call!
Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Current and Delinquent Taxes:
Almira Aekus
(802) 368-7887 almira@whitinghamvt.org
Office hours are:
Monday through Friday 9am to 2pm;
Wednesday evenings 4-6pm;
1st Saturday of each month 9am to 12 noon;
or by appointment.
The Town Clerk's Office maintains Town records, such as land records, maps, minutes of meetings, etc. The following services are also provided:
Voter registration
Tax Collection
Tax Information
Dog Licensing
Recording official documents
Issue civil marriage licenses
Notary public
Transfer Station punch cards
Green Mountain Passports
Municipal Center rentals
The Town of Whitingham’s Land Records are indexed and scanned from June 28, 1967 forward.
The online system is available by clicking: https://recordhub.cottsystems.com. If you wish to view the index, there is no charge and you can sign up and choose the complimentary subscription. If there is a record that you want to view or print, you must purchase a subscription or come to the Town Clerk’s Office. You should log in first and be sure that the document is in the system before you pay for a subscription.
If you decide to purchase a subscription and you need help when creating an account, you can contact Cott Systems Technical Support at 800-234-2688, first prompt is 8, second prompt is 1.
The WEDG Whitingham Economic Development Group was put on hold during the pandemic. If you are interested in reviving the group please contact Gig at (802) 368-7500 or gig@whitinghamvt.org.
Contact Person: Gig Zboray
Phone: (802) 368-7500
Email: gig@whitinghamvt.org
