Notice of Adoption of the Ordinance for Establishment of a Historic Commission in the Town of Woodstock

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK, VERMONT 

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF The Ordinance for Establishment of a Historic Commission in the Town of Woodstock

On May 3, 2022, the Select Board of the Town of Woodstock, Vermont, adopted the Ordinance for Establishment of a Historic Commission. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of this ordinance and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove this ordinance.

This ordinance is intended to establish a Commission that would benefit the cultural enrichment and general well-being of the community. 

The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at the Woodstock Town office at 31 the Green and may be examined during regular office hours or it can be viewed online by visiting townofwoodstock.org.

CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE 

Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinances adopted by the Select Board. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Select Board or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the ordinance signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of the ordinance. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the Ordinance for Establishment of a Historic Preservation Commission shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption.

PERSON TO CONTACT 

Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting David Green, Acting Municipal Manger by calling 802-457-3456 during regular office hours or by emailing [email protected].