NEWS AND LINKS OF INTEREST:

Rail Trail Connector Path. A map of the proposed path to connect the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and Railroad Street Bridge is now available for downloading here. The path is proposed to go through the Old Mill Park (yellow segment on the map), Holmes Meadow Subdivision (dark green segment) and River Road West (light green segment) to Railroad Street Bridge. A short sidewalk to fill the sidewalk gap in the Parker & Stearns area is proposed for Railroad Street (dark blue on the map). The full Rail Trail Connector Path report is available at Town Clerk’s office. Please contact Lea Kilvadyova at lkilvadyova@townofjohnson.com.

Pay Taxes Online: Town and Village taxes can now be paid online. Please visit www.webtownhall.com/townofjohnson

New Book: Johnson. The Johnson Historical Society is pleased to announce its book, Johnson in the Images of America series is available at the Town Clerk's Office. The pictorial history features 234 captioned photographs showing Johnson during the late 19th century through the 20th century. The book uses pictures to tell the story of the people, places, businesses, and events that helped create a sense of community during those days. Pick up a copy for $21.99, payable to the Johnson Historical Society at the Town Clerk's Office. The book is also on sale at local retail stores. For more information, contact Lois Frey at 635-7826.

Shopping Shuttle from Johnson to Morrisville Transportation Provided by Rural Community Transportation at No Cost to Passengers;            Thursdays; Beginning 9/8, 2011. Shuttle Schedule, Route and Stops:10:00 AM Intersection of West Highland Drive and Wescom Road;10:03 AM Johnson Post Office; 10:05 AM Johnson Community Housing on School Street (across from Johnson Elementary); 10:10 AM St. Johns Knoll; 10:15 AM Katy Win Road Loop; 10:20 AM Community Building on Redwood Drive Loop (Sterling View Road in Hyde Park); 10:35 AM Hannaford’s; 10:40 AM Price Chopper. Return: 12:00 PM Price Chopper; 12:05 PM Hannaford’s; 12:15 PM Community Building on Redwood Drive Loop (Sterling View Road in Hyde Park); 12:30 PM Katy Win Road Loop; 12:35 PM St. Johns Knoll; 12:45 PM Johnson Community Housing on School Street (across from Johnson Elementary); 12:48 PM Johnson Post Office; 12:50 PM Intersection of West Highland Drive and Wescom Road. For more information please contact RCT at 888-6200.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Vacant Positions The Town of Johnson has the following vacant positions: Recording Secretary/minute taker for the Selectboard and Planning Commission (paid position: monthly meetings); Town Lister (limited part time/seasonal paid);Deputy Health Officer (stipend); Recreation Committee (volunteer); Planning Commission (volunteer); Village Auditor (limited part time, paid) If you are interested in any of these positions contact Duncan Hastings, Manager 635-2611, P.O. Box 383, Johnson, Vt. 05656 or dhastings@townofjohnson.com

The Village's most recent Service Quality and Reliability Plan form has been filed with the Department of Public Service. To request a copy of the report, please contact Susan Tinker at 635-2611.

Front Porch Forum Is Now Available in Johnson What is Front Porch Forum? The mission of Front Porch Forum (FPF) is to help nearby neighbors connect and foster community.  This gets done by hosting town wide networks of online forums. Think of it as a digital trading post or virtual town square. People use the service to find plumbers, announce school events, debate town budget, give away strollers, rally volunteers for pie suppers, trade equipment, describe wildlife sightings, organize farmers markets... you name it.   How can you join this free service? It’s as easy as visiting www.frontporchforum.com and filling in a short form. If you have questions about FPF, please contact Howard Romero at hr@howardromero.com or 635-7215. The Town of Johnson thanks Johnson State College and Johnson 2020 for partnering with the Town in bringing Front Porch Forum to our community.

Town of Johnson 2010 Annual Report

Johnson Event Calendar

Lamoille River Flow Info

Town/Village Clerk:
Rosemary Audibert - Email

Municipal Manager:
Duncan Hastings - Email

Johnson Municipal Building
293 Lower Main West
Johnson, Vermont 05656

PO Box 383 Johnson, VT 05656

802.635.2611