The half-size set of preliminary design plans for the repaving of Route 100 from Waitsfield to Warren was delivered to the Town Office recently.  VTrans is inviting comments and requests they be provided by Tuesday, Nov. 29 Thursday, Dec. 8.  That is not much time, particularly with Thanksgiving holiday travels, and an extension will be sought.  The project is intended to be advertised for bid this winter for construction in 2012.  Sheets related to the Waitsfield portion of the project were scanned are can be reviewed from the links below.  The full set is available for review at the Waitsfield Town Office, the Warren Town Office, and the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission.  Please direct comments or questions to Valerie Capels, Town Administrator, at or (802) 496-2218 so they may be forwarded to VTrans by Nov. 29 (or later).
• VTrans STP-2506(1) Warren-Waitsfield Resurfacing, sheets 1-6 (6 pgs, 671 KB)
• VTrans STP-2506(1) Warren-Waitsfield Resurfacing, sheets 77-100 (24 pgs, 1,854 KB)

Credit Cards Now Accepted for Payments  Payments can now be made by credit card through www.OfficialPayments.com.  For credit card payment by phone, call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800-272-9829) and use Jurisdiction Code 5521.  A service charge payable to the company (not the Town) would be assessed.   Questions?  Contact Clerk/Treasurer Jennifer Peterson at (802) 496-2218 or .

Following a hearing on July 26 and in accordance with 24 V.S.A. 4385, the Waitsfield Selectboard voted to readopt the 2005 Waitsfield Town Plan.  The Planning Commission is currently working on an updated Town Plan that was not going to be ready for and adoption before the 2005 Plan was due to expire.  A draft of the updated 2010 Town Plan is available for review HERE and at the Waitsfield Town Office.
• 2005/2010 Town Plan
• Planning Commission report (1 pg, 334 KB)

Waitsfield Town Plan DRAFT - May 2010 (116 pages, 1,772 KB ) Waitsfield Town Plan Appendices DRAFT - May 2010 (60 pages, 5,116 KB ) Or, available in the following sections: • Plan Cover & Contents DRAFT, May 2010 (4 pages, 157 KB) • Chapter 1. Introduction DRAFT, May 2010 (4 pages, 134 KB) • Chapter 2. Historic Development DRAFT, May 2010 (6 pages, 174 KB) • Chapter 3. Population DRAFT, May 2010 (4 pages, 146 KB) • Chapter 4. Housing DRAFT, May 2010 (6 pages, 141 KB) • Chapter 5. Economic Development DRAFT, May 2010 (10 pages, 227 KB) • Chapter 6. Education DRAFT, May 2010 (4 pages, 119 KB) • Chapter 7. Community Facilities & Services DRAFT, May 2010 (14 pages, 191 KB) • Chapter 8. Transportation DRAFT, May 2010 (9 pages, 157 KB) • Chapter 9. Energy DRAFT, May 2010 (8 pages, 1950 KB) • Chapter 10. Culturan & Historic Resources DRAFT, May 2010 (6 pages, 221 KB) • Chapter 11. Natural Resources DRAFT, May 2010 (12 pages, 170 KB) • Chapter 12. Land Use DRAFT, May 2010 (16 pages, 528 KB) • Chapter 13. Implementation DRAFT, May 2010 (11 pages, 126 KB) • Appendix: Contents, May 2010 (1 page, 42 KB) • Appendix A: References, May 2010 (2 pages, 88 KB) • Appendix B: Maps, May 2010 (14 pages, 5,233 KB) • Appendix C: Survey Results, May 2010 (42 pages, 360 KB)

Property owners take note: State on-site septic rules took effect July 1, 2007.  For more information visit: Agency of Natural Resources Rules Agency of Natural Resources Announcement

• Employment Application, (2 pgs, 55 KB)

The Waitsfield Selectboard is seeking individuals interested in filling two vacant DRB positions. One regular three-year term would run through March 2014. A three-year Alternate position would run through March 2015. Please submit a letter of interest to the Waitsfield Selectboard, 9 Bridge Street, Waitsfield VT 05673 or by e-mail to . For more information, visit www.waitsfieldvt.us/drb or contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at 496-2218.

• Waitsfield Procurement Policy, adopted December 14, 2009 (5 pgs, 98 KB)
• Waitsfield Workers Comp Hold Harmless Form (2 pgs, 97 KB)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Waitsfield STP BIKE(24)S Route 100 Transportation Path/Village Sidewalk Construction Inspection Services The Town of Waitsfield is soliciting Construction Inspection Services for the above referenced project. The project is being developed through the Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) section of the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans). A complete scope of services is available at the Waitsfield Town Office and on-line at www.waitsfieldvt.us. Project plans will be available for review at the Waitsfield Town Office, 9 Bridge Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673 and on-line. Direct questions related to this RFQ to Valerie Capels, Waitsfield Town Administrator (MPM) at (802) 496-2218 or . . Responses must arrive at the Town Office no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012. Responses received after the deadline will not be accepted. • Request for Qualifications (4 pgs, 151 KB) • Scope of Work (6 pgs, 93 KB)

• Sidewalk Construction Plan Set, March 01, 2012 (121 pgs, 60,150 KB) • Sidewalk Bid Document Manual, rev. March 26, 2012 (265 pgs, 9,081 KB)

REQUEST FOR BIDS HAULING WINTER SAND FOR THE TOWN OF WAITSFIELD The Town of Waitsfield is accepting bids for hauling only, of 3,000 yards of sand from Varin's pit in Bolton to the Town shed in Waitsfield. Specifications: • The contract needs to be finished by Friday, September 7, 2012; • Please include a total bid price and the price per yard from Bolton to Waitsfield; • Contractor must provide Certificate of Liability Insurance to the Town; and • Contractor must have the capability of covering their loads. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Thursday, April 5, 2012 by mail to the Town of Waitsfield, 9 Bridge Street, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673, Attn. Valerie Capels, or by e-mail to . . The envelope or e-mail subject line must include "Sand Hauling Bid." Bids will be considered at the April 9, 2012 meeting of the Selectboard. The Selectboard has the right to accept or reject any and all bids. For more information, contact Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 496-2218 or . .

Updated March 28, 2012