Highway Department

The Town of Jericho has recently undertaken a study to determine the functional challenges our existing town maintenance facility presents—and the opportunity a new one will provide. Matt Young from Ascent Consulting in Stockbridge, VT has been hired to study and outline to Jericho residents, existing conditions that compromise staff safety—in addition to the structural and functional liabilities that will be addressed by constructing a new facility.

At the Selectboard’s October 5^th meeting, Matt presented a concerning analysis of the compromised structural integrity, lacking energy efficiency and human safety concerns that presently exist in the Highway Dept building. In addition, Matt emphasized the critical role an updated and modern maintenance facility plays in maintaining and recruiting high quality staff. Matt also provided a proposed design for a new, highly functional and right-sized facility for the Town of Jericho. His analysis provided proposed costs, and a suggested timeline for moving from concept to completion.

In coming months, Matt and the Select Board will be holding open house visits for Jericho residents to visit our current facility. The Select Board’s goal will be to to provide deeper understanding of current functional concerns and to give an overview of the long term benefits and cost savings the new facility addresses. The hope is for voters to understand the process details, costs and functional benefit required to provide informed support for this transformational project.

Please direct questions or suggestions to Town Administrator, Paula Carrier (pcarrier@jerichovt.gov)

To read the feasibility study click here

Watch the Video of the presentation here

BELOW ARE EXAMPLES FROM THE CURRENT JERICHO MAINTENANCE BUILDING COMPARED WITH HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN GEORGIA, VT

EXSITING BUILDING	Example of Proposed New Building exterior	Example of Proposed New Building exterior
EXISTING INTERIOR WORK AREA	Example of Proposed Interior	Example of Proposed Interior
EXISTING FACILITIES EXISTING FACILITIES	Example of Updated Staff Interior	Example of Updated Staff InteriorExample of Updated Staff Interior

Top 10 Community Benefits of a New Town Maintenance Facility in Jericho:

1. Our current Town Garage presents a number of staff safety concerns and compliance issues
2. Protect our Capital Budget investments by having facility that can house all of our trucks and heavy equipment
3. Retention of Quality Highway Staff is critical to outstanding service
4. Breakroom and public spaces will meet state and federal accessibility requirements.
5. Environmental compliance and efficiency will be assured with state-of-the art fluid catchment and separation system.
6. Long term cost savings to tax payers will be maximized by building now and considering 20 year v. 30 year bond payment schedule.
7. We own the land where facility will be built--and Jericho is growing.
8. Our consultant (who has recently overseen the design and construction of similar sized facilities in Georgia and St. Albans Town) explained to the Jericho Select Board that our current facility is not only inadequate but is a liability-- and completely out of step with current practice in other similarly sized communities.
9. The retired garage can be repurposed for cold storage of equipment and supplies--and potentially be renovated to meet other community needs.

10. New facility will have an additional conference room & public meeting space....

Winter is coming upon us quickly and there are a few ordinances and policies you should follow. Please be patient with us as we have a new Highway Crew and they will be doing the best they know how to get the job done. If you have any questions or concerns please call us at (802) 899-9970 x 3.

Winter Parking Ordinance

Snow Plow Operators/Homeowners