Dan Hollister is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Whitingham. Any domestic animal issues can be handled by calling (802) 380-0534.
Contact Person: Dan Hollister
Phone: (802) 380-0534 cell
aco@whitinghamvt.org
Mailing Address:
Animal Control Officer
PO Box 529
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Animal Control
Assessors Office (formerly known as Listers)
The Assessors Office is responsible for appraising property values for the purpose of property tax assessment.
Contact Person: Howard Dix, Clerk
Phone: (802) 368-2838
Email: whitinghamlisters@yahoo.com
Hours: Thursdays from 9am to 2pm
Mailing Address: PO Box 529, Jacksonville, VT 05342
Broadband Committee
The Whitingham Broadband Committee meets every other Wednesday at 5pm to evaluate the technologies and financing options that are available to bring broadband to Whitingham. They will evaluate the CUD option and make a recommendation to the Selectboard. They will also look into cellular service.
To reach the Broadband Committee please contact Phil Edelstein at (802) 368-7646.
Cemetery Commission
Cemetery Commissioners are responsible for the care and management of our Town cemeteries.
Commission members are Dana Dix, Chair; Bradford Lackey; and Tyson Dix.
Contact Person: Almira Aekus, Town Clerk
Phone: (802) 368-7887
Mailing Address:
Cemetery Commission
PO Box 529
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Collector of Taxes
Almira Aekus is the collector of current and delinquent taxes. She can be reached at (802) 368-7887.
Tax bills are mailed ONLY once in the month of August for the tax year and are due on or before November 1st. If November 1st falls on a Sunday the taxes are due on the following Monday.
If you purchase a property after the tax bills are mailed, you will not receive a new bill in your name until the following tax year mailing. Your attorney should have made you aware of this and all outstanding taxes due are your responsibility. Contact the Town Clerk's office if you need a copy of the bill at (802) 368-7887.
Economic Development Group
WEDG Whitingham Economic Development Group members include Chair, Gretchen Havreluck and members: Jenepher Burnell, Phil Edelstein, Seth Boyd, and Carrie Northrup. If you are interested in becoming a member of the EDG please call Gretchen at (802) 368-7059.
Contact Person: Gretchen Havreluk
Phone: (802) 368-7059
Email: wedg@whitinghamvt.org
Emergency Management / Hazard Mitigation
The Emergency Management Director is responsible for the organization and administration of local emergency management and works closely with the Vermont Department of Public Safety. If you would like to receive Vermont Alerts click here to sign up.
Town of Whitingham Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Financial Operations
Almira Aekus, Treasurer, can be reached at (802) 368-7887 or Marylee Putnam, bookkeeper and can be reached at (802) 368-7543.
Contact Person:
Marylee Putnam
Phone: (802) 368-7543
Mailing Address:
PO Box 529
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Physical Location:
2948 VT Route 100
05342 Jacksonville, VT
Fire Department
In case of emergency always dial 911.
For non-emergency calls the Fire Department phone number is (802) 368-2900.
Chief, Stanley Janovsky (802) 368-7184;
Assistant Chief, Michael Stevens (802) 368-7229;
Captains, David R. Briggs (802) 368-2743 and Dennis Pike (802) 368-2438;
Lieutenants Sheldon Dix (802) 368-2698 and Marshall Dix (802) 368-2781
Fire Warden
For a burn permit you must contact the Town of Whitingham Fire Warden, Allan L. Twitchell (802) 368-2823
Contact Person: Allan L. Twitchell
Phone: (802) 368-2823
allan83hog@aol.com
Mailing Address:
Allan L. Twitchell Fire Warden
PO Box 529
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Health Officer
The Town Health Officer addresses a wide variety of concerns that are tied to issues of health. Concerns relative to septic, mold, pollution, lead paint, an unusual build-up of trash, illegal dumping of garbage are all concerns for Whitingham's Health Officer.
Contact Person: Gig Zboray
Phone: (802) 368-7500
gig@whitinghamvt.org
Mailing Address:
PO Box 529
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Highway Garage Committee
The Whitingham Highway Garage Committee was formed on January 2, 2020 to look at options to either repair the current highway garage or build a new one at another location. Committee members are Richard Lemaire, Allan Twitchell, Scott Reed, Tyler Colford and Marshall Dix. To contact the committee please email Richard Lemaire at RichardJLemaire66@gmail.com.
Library
While the Public Library is independent in its operation from that of the Town, its programs and services are part of the fabric of "Town Departments" in general. They offer Wi-Fi, assistance with geneological research, and a variety of programs for the community, including "Movie Night". The phone number for the Library is (802) 368-7506.
Learn more about the Whitingham Public Library
Contact Person: Kristine Sweeter
Phone: (802) 368-7506
whitinghamvtlibrary@hotmail.com
Hours:
Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Mailing Address:
PO Box 500
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Physical Address:
2948 VT Route 100
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Memorial Day Committee
The Memorial Day Committee is responsible Memorial Day celebrations in the Town. Committee members are Dana Dix (802) 368-7612, Craig Hammer (802) 368-2892, and Dave Farrington (802)368-7456.
Moderator
The moderator runs the Annual and Special Town/School Meetings. The moderator for the Town of Whitingham is Leon L. Corse (802) 368-7192.
Municipal Center
The Whitingham Municipal Center located at 2948 VT Route 100 in Jacksonville is available for rent for special occasions. The main dining hall occupancy is up to 100 people. A fully equiped kitchen is also available. The Municipal Center Use Policy is attached below as well as rental contracts.
For more information please contact Almira Aekus at (802) 368-7887.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Phone: (802) 368-7887
Email: almira@whitinghamvt.org
Parks Committee (formerly known as Town Hill Committee)
The Parks Committee is responsible for the care of Town Hill Park, the Eames Village Park and the Municipal Center lot as well as flower barrels throughout town. Committee members include Aysha Peltz, Seth Boyd, Erin Lackey, Heather Woods, and Carol Millett. Contact Seth Boyd with any questions or concerns for the committee at (802) 368-2733.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is responsible for creating a master plan for the Town of Whitingham. The Chair of the Commission is Bradford Lackey; other members include Linda Donaghue, Phil Edelstein, Peter Barus, and Keith Thompson. To contact the Planning Commission please call the Town Clerk at (802) 368-7887 Mailing Address: Planning Commission PO Box 529 Jacksonville, VT 05342
Public Works - Highway Department
The Highway Department addresses all roadway related concerns and is overseen by Stanley Janovsky, Jr., Road Commissioner. Its able crew includes: Tim Bernard, Mike Boyd, Dennis Pike and Joshua Lemaire. Pete Bernard, Municipal Employee, has the responsibility of upkeep related to all town-owned buildings and grounds, also provides assistance to the Highway Crew, as needed.
Contact Person: Stanley Janovsky, Jr.
Phone: (802) 368-2466
FAX: (802) 368-2744
whitinghampublicworks@yahoo.com
Mailing Address:
Stanley Janovsky, Jr.
Whitingham Highway Department
PO Box 198
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Physical Location:
Highway Garage
4189 VT Route 100
Whitingham, VT 05361
Selectboard
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 Wayne Wood, Vice Chair; Wayne Corse; Craig Hammer; and Scott Reed. They meet every other Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Office of the Selectboard, ground level, 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
Sewer Department
In the Town of Whitingham there are two sewage treatment plants which are overseen by the Selectboard. The Waste Water Treatment Plant, Chief Operator is Dave DiCantio (802) 368-7538.
Contact Person:
Phone:
(802) 368-7538
Mailing Address:
Dave DiCantio
Sewer Department
PO Box 529
Jacksonville, VT 05342
Town Clerk
Town Clerk, Treasurer, Collector of Current and Delinquent Taxes:
Almira Aekus
(802) 368-7887.
Office hours are:
Monday through Friday 9am to 2pm;
Wednesday evenings 5-7pm;
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:
Transfer Station
The Transfer Station receives general supervision from Stanley Janovsky (368-2466). Its day to day operations are addressed by Jenny Herzig, Transfer Station Attendant (368-7876). Routine business questions may be answered in the Selectboard Office by Gig Zboray (368-7500).
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: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the following Transfer Station hours will become effective Tuesday, March 31st.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Questions? Give us a call!
Tree Warden
The Tree Warden is responsible for the care of shade trees on public town lands such as parks, town common, public streets, schools and town forest. The Tree Warden for the Town of Whitingham is Adam Buursma (802) 368-2890.
Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator is responsible for administering and enforcing the zoning code and land development regulations of the Town of Whitingham including issuing building permits.
You can reach the Zoning Administrator, Gig Zboray at (802) 368-7500.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is empowered to grant relief from the strict application of the Zoning Regulation (waivers), approve certain uses of land (special exceptions), and hear appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator.
Board members include: Chair, David Dumaine; Members: Craig Aekus, Dana Dix, Marshall Dix, Troy Felisko, Scott Reed and Lyman Tefft, Jr.
You can reach the ZBA by calling the Town Clerk's office at (802) 368-7887.
Adjunct Departments
Multi-Town Connectivity Group
A group of interested parties from many surrounding towns meet to discuss options to bring high-speed internet into the Deerfield Valley. This is NOT an official Town of Whitingham department or group.
Justice of the Peace
Justices of the Peace perform marriages, but their primary role is to oversee elections, they also serve on the Board of Civil Authority. You can reach a Justice of the Peace by contacting the Town Clerk at (802) 368-7887.
Windham Regional Commission
In the absence of county government, the Windham Regional Commission provides the essential link between local, state and federal government. They are a public entity, constituted by law and required to meet statutory obligations.
Their mission is to assist towns in Southeastern Vermont to provide effective local government and work cooperatively with them to address regional issues.
The state’s purpose in creating regional planning commissions was to:
- Promote economic development, increasing jobs and income
- Preserve the natural beauty of Vermont
- Obtain and maintain efficiency in government expenditure
- Safeguard and extend local autonomy in planning and development decisions
Whitingham has two representatives to the Windham Regional Commission. They are Jenepher Burnell and Kristine Sweeter.
www.windhamregional.org
Windham Regional Commission
In the absence of county government, the Windham Regional Commission provides the essential link between local, state and federal government. They are a public entity, constituted by law and required to meet statutory obligations.
Their mission is to assist towns in Southeastern Vermont to provide effective local government and work cooperatively with them to address regional issues.
The state’s purpose in creating regional planning commissions was to:
Promote economic development, increasing jobs and income;
Preserve the natural beauty of Vermont;
Obtain and maintain efficiency in government expenditure;
Safeguard and extend local autonomy in planning and development decisions.
Game Warden
Vermont Game Wardens are responsible for enforcing laws pertaining to the hunting, fishing, and trapping of wild animals. The Game Warden for the Town of Whitingham is Rich Watkin.
Contact Person: Rich Watkin
Phone: (802) 368-7302
(802) 257-7101
Email: richard.watkin@vermont.gov