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Jericho, Vermont - Updates and Upcoming Meetings/Events

Here are some updates that might interest you.

Community News:

This month we feature Jericho Assessor, Terri Sabens. Click here to read more: jerichovt.org/Celebrating-Each-Other

Town Clerk:

There are still 80 dogs in Jericho that need to update their registration with the town. Please contact the Town Clerk to submit the forms.

The state has begun their annual rabies vaccine bait drop for wildlife. Read more here.

Planning Commission:

The Planning Commission recently passed along a set of recommended zoning updates to the Selectboard, who is reviewing the proposed changes in August. The zoning updates aim to reduce obstacles to development in the Village growth areas, following state and regional directives.

The PC will now shift the focus to Jericho’s outlying rural areas, where protecting natural resources and working lands is the priority, while still enabling some development to occur in suitable less sensitive areas. The PC will collaborate with the Jericho Conservation Commission and regional Conservation Planners to evaluate current regulations in light of the ongoing shortage of moderately priced housing, while keeping an eye on Jericho's obligations to comply with newer VT laws to protect forest blocks and the state's goal to conserve up to 50% of Vermont's land by 2050.

A second focus for the PC this fall will be to support the Selectboard to expand the capital improvement program, to reflect longer term planning goals such as investments in better pedestrian and bicycle routes, possible development of a municipal wastewater system for Riverside, and caring for town buildings and assets. The capital program identifies projects, estimates costs, and identifies possible funding sources, typically for a 5-10 year period.

We welcome questions and comments anytime, to Chris Shaheen, Town Planner, cshaheen@jerichovt.gov

Town Meeting Reimagined:

Mark your calendars for the following dates regarding Town Meeting Reimagined/Budget Vote:

KICK-OFF - Saturday morning, September 20th 10am to noon

BUDGET REVIEW - Tuesday evening, January 20th, 6 to 9-ish pm

VOTE - Tuesday, March 3, 7am to 7pm

Read additional details here: Town Meeting Reimagined Information Page

Jericho Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee:

The Jericho Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Facebook page! You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/JerichoVTDEICommittee. This new online space will be a central hub on social media for the DEIC to connect with the community as we work together to make Jericho a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and has a strong sense of belonging. Follow the page to stay up-to-date on all upcoming initiatives and events!

Mark your calendars for our first Community Folk Song Workshop! Join us on Wednesday, August 13, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the MMUUF Barn at 195 VT-15. Led by the Peace & Justice Center, this workshop is a chance to learn, sing, play, and even write folk music together. Bring your instruments, your voices, and your stories – let's create a song as a community!

We are organizing a community book group that centers Vermont authors, to be scheduled in October. Click here to see the book choices and vote.

Thank you for being part of Join In Jericho. We look forward to having your input on our projects. Click here to leave feedback or make suggestions or at any time by scrolling down to the "ideas" section on the Home page.

Kind regards,

Jericho, Vermont

Upcoming Meetings:

First Monday: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee jerichovt.org/diversity-equity-inclusion

First Tuesday: Planning Commission: jerichovt.org/planning-commission

First Thursday: Select Board: jerichovt.org/selectboard

Second Monday: Bicycle & Pedestrian Connectivity Committee: jerichovt.org/bike-pedestrian-committee

Second Tuesday (as needed): Affordable Housing Committee: jerichovt.org/jericho-affordable-housing-committee

Second Wednesday (as needed): Development Review Board: jerichovt.org/DRB

Missed a meeting? MMCCTV records and posts videos of our Selectboard, Planning Commission, DRB, and Affordable Housing Committee Meetings. To view past meetings click on the MMCCTV button, which can be found on the right side of each respective JIJ committee web page, and watch recordings on the MMCCTV YouTube page.

Thank you for being part of Join In Jericho. We look forward to having your input on our projects. Click here to leave feedback or make suggestions or at any time by scrolling down to the "ideas" section on the Home page.

Kind regards,

Jericho, Vermont