Town Q&A "Blog" - Questions for the Town!
Welcome to the Town Blog. In an effort to answer questions and provide up to date information on current issues we invite you to post your questions, concerns or suggestions here. Please note that this site is not necessarily monitored on a daily basis and responses to your questions may take several days. If your posting is urgent, we suggest that you contact us directly via telephone or email. Thanks for your continued interest and support of Hartford-a great place to live, work and play.
Below are the latest answered questions from the town!
Go to the Q&A Ask a Question page to submit your own question!
Answered Tuesday, May 15th
Have the official meeting minutes from the May 8 Selectman's meeting regarding the decisions made for the reconstruction been released and where can I locate them?
A. Unfortunately, there was not a Selectboard Meeting on May 8, 2012. I believe you may be refering to the Selectboard Meeting held on May 1, 2012. Those minutes are not posted as they must be approved by the Selectman at tonight's meeting, if approved they will then be posted on our website.
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Answered Thursday, May 10th
What is happening with the dog park? Emails to the park info email have not been answered! There is a contest PetSafe is holding with a 100k dog park awarded. What a great way to bring some renewed interest to Hartford and win a great park. Has the town thought about entering?
A. Hi Sue,
Thank you for your interest in the Watson Dog Park.
It is our intent to have Warson Park open by mid July, along with the dog park at Watson Park.
The following restoration efforts need to be completed:
1. Parking lot / paths repairs/dog park surface area (bid for the project ... [ Read more ]
Answered Monday, May 7th
I am trying to pay the April bill on line and it shows the previous statement and not a new statement. I thought the bills were going up in April?
Please advise me on how I can access my April bill
A. Water bills are run quarterly depending on the location of the property. Please call the Finance Department to determine what schedule the location you are inquiring about is on and if there is anything due at this time.
The Finance Department phone number is (802) 295-3002.
Thank you. ... [ Read more ]
Answered Monday, May 7th
i am having a birthaday for my 5yrs old daughter,looking for park&rec,like rides,bouncer?
A. Good Morning,
The Town of Hartford does not have any rides to rent, however, the Hanover RecretaionDepartment does have a bouncey house. The phoen number to the Hanover Recreation Center is 603-643-5315.
Thank you!
Answered Thursday, April 12th
When will the vision meeting for the library design be scheduled?
A. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
West Hartford Neighborhood Discussion
The citizens of Hartford are hereby invited to discuss the reconstruction of the West Hartford Library and the creation of a neighborhood common.
Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 6:00pm
Bugbee Senior Center
262 North Mai ... [ Read more ]
Answered Monday, March 19th
Is it allowable to keep a small number of chickens or ducks in a residential neighborhood in Hartford Village?
A. Residents who wish to construct a structure for the animals need to check with the Office of Planning and Development to determine if permitting is required.
To reach the Town of Hartford Planning and Development Office, please call 802-295-3075, Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm, or leave ... [ Read more ]
Answered Monday, March 12th
If something is zoned as an office, can someone be sleeping in said office for an indefinite period of time? I mean what if it's not really being used for an office but is being used as a bedroom? Would that be considered being used as a residential and therefore, be in violation? Just wondering. Wa ... [
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Answered Friday, January 27th
Does the town still provide sand for residents to use in their own private driveways? If so, is it still accessible after business hours, or does one need to go when the highway dept. is operating?
A. Sand is available to Residents at the Department of Public Works and the Quechee Treatment Plant. Residents are asked to limit consumption to 2 buckets per visit. Sand is available 24hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you!
Answered Monday, January 16th
How do I read the water and sewer bill? Is the usage in gallons or cubic feet?
A. Thank you for your question, per our Finance Department, the water bill shows the amount in gallons but is charged in cubic feet.
Answered Tuesday, December 6th 2011
Does Hartford plan to upgrade to \"no sort\" recycling, and if so when? Also is only pete 1 & 2 acceptable still?
A. The Town of Hartford is not presently able to accept single sort recycling.
Currently, the Town of Hartford accepts number 1/2/5 plastics.
Thank you for your inquiry. ... [ Read more ]
Answered Tuesday, November 8th 2011
I live on Connecticut River Road and I'm directly across the river from the Lebanon sewage treatment plant. Under the right weather conditions the whole neighborhood smells terrible. I can't help but notice that Lebanon placed their sewage treatment plant away from any housing in Lebanon yet so clos ... [
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Answered Wednesday, October 19th 2011
When is trick or treat night this year?
A. Halloween "Trick or Treating" in the Town of Hartford, will be celebrated on Monday, October 31.
However, there are several events taking place on Saturday, October 29th in Hartford:
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Downtown White River Junction, Saturday, October 29th
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Answered Wednesday, October 19th 2011
I have heard a few different dates/times floating around regarding trick or treating for Hartford. Will this be on the actual holiday, Monday, 10/31 or over the weekend..such as after the Halloween festivities on 10/29.
Thanks for answering!
A. Halloween "Trick or Treating" in the Town of Hartford, will be celebrated on Monday, October 31.
However, there are several events taking place on Saturday, October 29th in Hartford:
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Downtown White River Junction, Saturday, October 29th
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Answered Wednesday, September 28th 2011
I am concerned about traffic safety at the intersection of the VA
Cutoff road and Route 14. The old Hartford Diner severly limits visability when pulling out onto Route 14. I have experienced dozens of near misses with oncoming traffic and have witnessed dozens of others. What is being done or wha ... [
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Answered Monday, September 26th 2011
I am trying to reach the Director of the West hartford Cemetery Association or the care taker of the West Hartofrd cemetery. I live in Kansas. My Great Grandmother and every generation from her back are buried in the area. I am wondering if there was any damage to the cemetery during the attack o ... [
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Answered Friday, August 19th 2011
Hello I was wondering what the Wilder School is and where it is? There's no mention of it on the Hartford School System website.
A. Please contact the Hartford School District, Superintendent's Office at 802-295-8600.
Answered Thursday, August 18th 2011
I received a notice that my home in Wilder needs to be assessed. Is there a town-wide assessment going on right now? How widespread is it?
A. After the town wide revaluation in 1999, we began re-inspecting and re-measuring residential properties on a 5 to 6-year cyclical basis. After the 2007 revaluation, we resumed this process. This year, the residential neighborhood from Wilder Village to the High School is the area being re-inspected. ... [ Read more ]
Answered Thursday, August 11th 2011
Hello, the other day I noticed a building permit on the vacant lot that used to be The WRAP. I was hoping to attend the meeting to find out what\'s being put in there, but the permit is gone. I believe it said that there was going to be a meeting on the 13th and 16th of August.
A. The meetings will be on Sept 26th and 28th.
Please contact Jo-Ann Ells at 802-295-3075 or jells@hartford-vt.org the week before the meeting to review the plans... ... [ Read more ]
Answered Monday, August 1st 2011
Would the Dilapidated Building Ordinance have any purpose in removing the stack of boards called a building that is sitting on Rt. 14 and the VA cutoff bridge. This is a very dangerous intersection. One is unable to see oncoming cars from the bridge and I have personally have almost been hit there. ... [
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Answered Thursday, July 21st 2011
Where are the most up to date School Board Meeting Minutes posted?
A. You would need to contact the Superintendent's Office at 295-8600.