St. Johnsbury Press Release Aug. 1st 5:30 pm

August 1, 2024

Press Release Aug 1st 5:30 pm

Waste Management Update: Due to the closure of the St. Johnsbury Transfer Station, Town officials have coordinated the following temporary waste management solutions:

  • Household Waste: Town Officials are directing residents to use EZ Trash services located at 935 Portland Street for household trash and recycling. EZ Trash information can be found on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/E-Z-Trash-LLC-100037978404412/. EZ Trash plans to open a second location in the Elks Lodge parking lot at 118 Western Avenue. This location will be open from 7 am -3 pm August 2- August 10 (excluding Sunday, August 4).
  • Hazardous Waste: Town officials have coordinated efforts with the state of Vermont to open a temporary hazardous materials drop-off location at 176 Western Avenue. Beginning August 2, 2024, at 8 am, residents can drop off hazardous waste on pallets outside the building. State officials will sort and pick up the materials on an as-needed basis.
  • Metal Waste: Starting at noon on August 2, a metal dumpster will be placed at 852 Portland Street for residents to access.

 

Evacuation Shelter: The Red Cross remains on standby at 121 Maple Street until 6:00 pm. Emergency cleanup kits, water, and sandbags are available at the Public Safety building at 1187 Main Street.

 

Water Testing Kits: Water testing kits are available for residents at the St. Johnsbury Wastewater Treatment Plant for pick up at 799 Bay Street M-F between 7 am – 2:30 pm. Please call in advance to verify that kits are available. Lab fees are $25-$30. Tests can be mailed or dropped off at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for currier. Results are provided within 24 hrs. M-TH.

 

Roads Update: St. Johnsbury's Department of Public Works continues to work to repair roads, prioritizing damages that have isolated residents from emergency vehicle access. Private construction crews have been hired to assist the St. Johnsbury Public Works personnel in repairing and restoring town roads and infrastructure. These roads often allow only one traffic lane to service traffic in both directions. Please use caution when driving through these areas of town. Road updates are available on the Town website at www.stjvt.com under 'Announcements'.

 

Please get in touch with the Town of St. Johnsbury to report emergencies and road damages by calling (802) 535-9954.

St. Johnsbury's Citizens Guide to Civic Aid

November 5, 2026
Have you ever seen a public safety concern in St. J and wondered, "Who is the best person to reach out to for a solution?" Wonder no more - you can now reference the 2026 St. Johnsbury Citizens' Guide to Civic Aid! This handy flowchart offers guidance on the most efficient and appropriate points of contact for your public safety concerns. A high-resolution PDF is available for download from the Town's website (shortlink: tinyurl.com/stj-cgca-2026 ). Have a question about the Guide? Please reach out to Zoning & Planning Administrator Jack Thomas ( jthomas@stjvt.com ) for more info.

Nov. 3rd 2026 Election Results

November 4, 2026
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Public Safety Community Roundtables Postponed

November 4, 2026
Public Safety Community Roundtables Meeting - Postponed The Town of St. Johnsbury would like to inform the community that the Public Safety Community Roundtables Meeting originally scheduled for November 18, 2026, has been postponed to January 2027 (exact date TBD). This change comes following requests from local business owners to reschedule the event until after the holidays so our business community can focus on preparations for a busy holiday season. We appreciate the broader community’s understanding and we look forward to welcoming residents, business owners, and community partners in January for interactive, future-shaping discussions about public safety concerns, ongoing initiatives, and opportunities to work together to strengthen our community. Thank you for your continued interest and participation. Stay tuned for a new date and additional details. In the meantime, please share your thoughts through our anonymous online Public Safety Input Form (link: https://tinyurl.com/safestj ). Thank you to all who have already shared input!

How to Find Your Zoning District Manual

November 2, 2026
Jack Thomas, Zoning and Planning Administrator for the Town of St. Johnsbury, is excited to share the "How to Find Your Zoning District" manual. The "How to Find Your Zoning District" manual is a step-by-step visual guide for finding your Zoning District using AxisGIS, then using what you learned to find information in the Zoning Bylaws about your property's permitted uses, conditional uses, and building/setback restrictions.  To view the document, click here.

Development Review Board- Open Seat

October 29, 2026
October 2026

Energy Committee Meeting

October 29, 2026
Nov. Meeting Canceled

Halloween in St. Johnsbury

October 28, 2026
Road Closure- October 31st

Winter Parking Ban

October 27, 2026
Begins November 15th

Public Safety Community Feedback

By Rachel Waterhouse • October 22, 2026
Calling all input! If you weren't able to make it out for the Public Safety Community Meeting on Wednesday (or if you have more to share), here's how to get involved. Scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/safestj to fill out the Public Safety Community Meeting Input Form.  Use the form to ask questions, express ideas, share constructive feedback, and RSVP for the Public Safety Roundtables Community Meeting on November 18th. Your input directly shapes the data and roundtable themes for this meeting! Attend the meeting on November 18 th at 6pm at the Morse Center for the Arts (St. Johnsbury Academy campus). The meeting will include a brief overview of the data, plus plenty of time to participate in themed community roundtable discussions that will shape the future of public safety work and volunteerism in St. Johnsbury.

Town of St. Johnsbury to Host Public Safety Community Meeting on October 21st

October 14, 2026
October 21st at 6 pm