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 Monday, April 22nd
I am curious if anything can be done by the town to compel the plumbing supply house and the old gas station being used to store soil and mulch to clean up their properties. They are an eyesore.
A. An application to redevelop those lots has been submitted. Please contact Jo-Ann Ells, Zoning Administrator for more information.
Email jells@hartford-vt.org
Phone 802-295-3075
Town of Hartford
Office of Planning and Development
171 Bridge Street
Wh ... [ Read more ]
Answered Tuesday, April 9th
Dear Hunter and Selectboard,
I am writing out of concern for our revised town meeting format. Across the states of NH and VT over the past several weeks, we have seen television, print and web news of towns/ communities coming together to voice their concerns and discuss/debate and decide on iss ... [
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Answered Tuesday, April 9th
Where are minutes of meetings available. I would like the minutes from the April 6th meeting in particular.
A. Thank you for your question.
Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request after five days from the date of any meeting ... [ Read more ]
Answered Tuesday, April 9th
Why and for how long will the Bridge Street railroad underpass be closed on April 15th?
A.
Good Afternoon,
In response to your question about the Bridge Street underpass:
The railroad underpass will be closed from April 15 until early November 2013.
It is being closed to construct a replacement underpass bridge for highway and pedestrian use. The area will be fenced off to ... [ Read more ]
Answered Tuesday, March 12th
How would I appeal my car being towed for winter parking? Since there is no ticket attached I\'m not sure how to contest it.
A. Please contact the Hartford Police Department at your earliest convenience. The non-emergency number is (802) 295-9425. Thank you.
Answered Thursday, January 31st
who should I contact to lean more about the Condos at Mill RUN they have $225 HOA fee, what is included? can't seem to find who is the HOA.
Thank You
A. You may contact Pat Stark in the Lister's Office for more information. Please call (802) 295-3077 or email her at pstark@hartford-vt.org.
Thank you,
Eliza LeBrun
Executive Assistant
Town of Hartford
171 Bridge Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
P (802) 295-9353
F (802) 295-6382
& ... [ Read more ]
Answered Thursday, January 31st
Hi,
What year was the town hall renovation defeated by Australian ballot? Also what was the vote tally?
Thanks
Allen
A. Allen,
The Town Hall Renovation was defeated by Australian Ballot in February 2009. The tally was 476 in Favor and 922 Opposed.
Thank you,
Eliza LeBrun
Executive Assistant
Town of Hartford
171 Bridge Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
P (802) 295-9353
F (802) 295-6382 ... [ Read more ]
Answered Thursday, January 31st
The bottle return/recycling at Cumberland Farms is looking like the town dump with a truck load of what appears to be trash - bags possibly and there are two or three units there with trash. These are unsightly at best but assume they are attracking bugs/rodents/etc.
What can be done about this?
A. Thank you for your inquiry, I have forwarded your question to the Planning & Zoning Department for investigation. If you would like to follow up pr have specific questions, please contact Jo-Ann Ells at (802) 295-3075.
Thank you,
Eliza LeBrun
Executive Assistant
Town of Hartford
171 Bridge ... [ Read more ]
Answered Thursday, January 31st
hi, i own property in vermont which i pay property taxes on. but i live out of state. so my billing address is different than the address of the parcel location. i have recently moved, and i was wondering if there was an email address in the treasurer's or finance office, where i could send the ne ... [
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Answered Friday, January 25th
The speed limit on the Hartford Village end of Christian Street is posted as 25mph, however many drivers dangerously exceed this limit. How can I bring this issue to the towns attention for review?
A. Good Morning,
Once a complaint of speeding in a specific area is received, the Hartford Police Department will determine where to run radar and have a presence in the area.
To make a complaint, please call the non-emergency police department numer at (802) 295-9425.& ... [ Read more ]
Answered Saturday, January 5th
Hi,
the Annual Town and School meeting page shows the meeting as on Tuesday Jan 7th--but I think the 7th is Monday? Please clarify when the meeting is--thanks!
A. Thank you for the observation. The Voter Information Night is Monday, January 7, 2013.
Answered Monday, December 31st 2012
So if my car was towed on a street that wasn't marked as such who should I speak with?
A. I would recommend contacting the police department thru the non-emergency number (802) 295-9425. They should be able to help you.
Answered Monday, December 31st 2012
What is the winer parking procedure in White River Junction and where do I find this information?
A.
Thank you for your question!
Chapter 220-11 of the town code states parking is prohibited from 12:01am to 7:00am during Dec thru Apr when such streets are marked as such.
This is viewable on the town website via a link from the home page in the right hand column labeled Ha ... [ Read more ]
Answered Tuesday, November 6th 2012
I am new in the area and live in White River Junction. Where do I go to vote? Thank you.
A. Welcome to White River Junction!
Today's Voting is being held at the Hartford High School Gymnasium, 37 Highand Ave, White River Junction, VT 05001.
Answered Wednesday, October 31st 2012
What time is trick or treating taking place in Hartford?
A. There is no specific time frame or curfew set by the Town of Hartford. We just ask Residents to be safe and use good judgement.
Enjoy the evening!
Answered Wednesday, October 3rd 2012
Hello,
My father, Andrew Anthony McGrath, son of Martin McGrath and Emma Dubuc McGrath, was born on March 2, 1902 in Hartford, VT. I'm trying to locate a copy of his birth certificate. He died on Feb. 4, 1970. He also had two brothers, Emerson and Lawrence, probably born sometime around his own ... [
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Answered Wednesday, October 3rd 2012
what times are the polls open on november 6th? Can I still get an austrailian ballot and if so, how/where?
A.
The polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
You can get an absentee ballot if they are a registered voter, if they are not they can register up till Oct. 31st.
Please call the Town Clerk's Office at 802-295-2785 for the different ways to vote absentee in Hartford.
Thank you!
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Answered Friday, September 21st 2012
I have heard both \"KWeechee\" and \"keechee\" for the town\'s pronounciation. Which is correct? I do not live there but would like to say it correctly when taking folks there to visit.
A. The correct pronunciation is \Kweechee\.
Thank you,
Eliza LeBrun
Ecexutive Assistant
Answered Wednesday, August 22nd 2012
Why was Woodmont Place renamed to Crystal Place?
A.
Thank you for your inquiry.
A new name was neccessary when the Town was reviewing all road names for the new E911 process. As we already had Woodstock & Woodlawn and it is a very short street; it was determined it should be renamed. I'm not positive, but I believe 'Crystal' was ... [ Read more ]
Answered Tuesday, July 10th 2012
Is there still a swim team in town of hartford?
A. There is currently a Swim Team in Hartford, VT. Please contact the Hartford Parks & Recreation Department by email at recreation@hartford-vt.org or by phone at 802-295-5036.