20/21 Tax Rate

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Tax bills should be prepared and mailed by the end of August.

2020/2021 Tax Rate:

Homestead = $2.0545                   Non-Residential = $2.2441

($.5435+$1.5092+$.0018)              ($.5435+$1.6988+$.0018)

Municipal Tax Rate: $.5435

            2020-2021 Amount to be raised by taxes       $958,497 (rollover $55,109)

            2020-2021 Municipal Grand List                  $1,763,563

Education Tax Rate:

            Homestead = $1.5092

            Non-Residential = $1.6988

2020-2021 Summary:

Municipal Tax Rate= $ .0339 decrease or 5.9% decrease

Education Tax Rate:

            Homestead = $1.5092 a $.1427 increase or 10.4% increase

            Non-Residential = $1.6988 a $.1441 increase or 9.3% increase

Total Homestead = $.1092 increase or 5.6% increase

Total Non-Residential = $.1106 increase or 5.2% increase

Local Agreement Tax: $.0018

Eligible properties (7)

Voter approved Property Assessment Exemption $40,000 = 280,000/100

Total Exemption                                             $2,800

2020/2021 Municipal Grand List                   $1,763,563

Office Closing Early

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On Wednesday July 1, 2020 the Mendon Town office will be closing at 1:00pm and will be closed July 2, 2020 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

Mendon Town Office Open to Public

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The Mendon Town Office is now open to the public, at this time the office hours will be 9:00 – 4:00 Monday -Thursday. Research will continue to be by appointment only. Only one researcher at a time is allowed in the office. Appointments can be made by calling 802-775-1662 or emailing [email protected].   When you contact us to make an appointment, please let us know how long you plan on being in the office.  Although the office is open, we encourage you to transact as much business as possible via phone or email. Thank you and be well!

Office rules during this time are as follows:

  1. Please book as much time as you think you will need.  If someone makes an appointment after you and you are not done with your search, you will need to leave and book another appointment in the future.
  2. You may not enter the office if you are currently experiencing a fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache, recent loss of taste of smell, or any other symptom of a respiratory illness or if you have had contact with a person who is COVID-19 positive.
  3. You must wear a mask at all times. (You supply your own mask).
  4. You must either sanitize your hands upon entry or wear gloves at all times. (The Town will supply the gloves).
  5. You must bring all of your own office supplies (pens, paper clips, stapler, etc.)
  6. When your search is complete, please leave any books you used on the table in the vault so staff can wipe them down.
  7. Please wipe down the copier and the counter where you were working when you have finished your search.
  8. Bathroom facilities are not available at this time.

AT&T Informational Meeting Follow-up

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Informational Meeting Follow-up
Mon, Jun 15, 2020 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/361542845

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3112

Access Code: 361-542-845

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/361542845

For more information on the project and the balloon test:

https://www.drm.com/news/mendon-vt-rt4-att-telecom

We want your opinion!

Please complete a short survey regarding the tower at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP3Y3WY

Paper copies are also available in the mailbox at the Town Office.


Grievance Hearings

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The Town of Mendon has scheduled grievance hearings for June 22, 2020 starting at 9am. 

If you would like to schedule a virtual meeting, please contact the Mendon Town Office at 802-775-1662 and office staff will set up an appointment time
for you to meet via GoToMeeting. You will find the link below. All
participants will be muted until their appointment time.


2020 Mendon Grievance Hearings
Mon, Jun 22, 2020 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/333205349

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 333-205-349

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/333205349


As a reminder, your grievance must be received in writing by Monday, June 22, 2020 or your grievance is not allowed to be considered by Vermont State Law.

Please click the link below for the notice to taxpayers.

Grievance-Hearing-Notice-2020Download

DOG LICENSES LATE FEES WAIVED

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In accordance with state statutes, all dogs must be registered by April 1st each year. The Selectboard has decided to waive the late fees to register your dog for the remainder of the year.

A valid rabies certificate is required to register a dog.  For your convenience we do accept updated rabies certificates in the mail with a check for registration.  We are happy to mail your tag and registration back to you.  Please contact the Town Office for more information 802.775.1662.

Fees:
Spayed/Neutered $11.00
Not Spayed/Neutered $15.00

AT&T Public Informational Meeting

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AT&T Public Informational Meeting Wed, Jun 10, 2020 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

June 10, 2020 AT&T Informational Meeting recording


For more information on the project and the balloon test:

https://www.drm.com/news/mendon-vt-rt4-att-telecom

We want your opinion!

Please complete a short survey regarding the tower at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP3Y3WY

Paper copies are also available in the mailbox at the Town Office.

Green Up Day May 30, 2020

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Residents that would like to drop off Green Up items at the Regional Transfer Station on Gleason road must call them to set up an appointment: (802) 775-7209 x206. Requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. All Regional Transfer Station users are required to show their permit upon entry to the facility. No household garbage is accepted in green bags for free. You must bring trash/litter picked up from illegal disposal contained in green bags in order to dump at no cost.

We would like to remind you of safe Green Up practices as well as Covid-19 precautions and requirements.
The following programs are on hold and not currently accepting materials: hazardous waste and scrap metal. If one finds tires or freon-containing appliances that have been illegally disposed of, and desires to bring them to the Regional Transfer Station please call (802) 775-7209 x206.

Thank you for your work to keep our state beautiful and green. Feel free to reach out with any questions/concerns.