I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the discussions around public safety. It was inspiring to see so many of you come out and share your thoughts and concerns at the public safety forum. A big thank you to everyone who spoke up—your input is so important to us as we work on making our community safer for everyone.
I’d also like to extend my gratitude to our amazing professional panel. Your insights and dedication will go a long way towards helping our city tackle the recent rise in local crime, and your support means a lot. Together, we’re making progress and looking out for each other. Out Chief of police reminded us if we see something say something.
The City Council is keeping a close eye on public safety events. We’re working alongside the SAPD and the city manager’s office, creating strategies to reduce crime. My dedication as councilor for Ward 5 comes from our shared love for this city that we all call home. If you didn’t have the opportunity to come out and share, and wish to, please reach out to your city councilor with thoughts and concerns.
On a lighter note, I’m excited to share that the Saint Albans City School is running a summer meals program for kids under 18. They’re offering free breakfast and lunch every day of the week! It’s a fantastic way to ensure our kids are well-fed and happy throughout the summer.
Thank you all for being such an engaged and caring community. Your involvement truly makes a difference.
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Check out the upcoming events below and visit Facebook for more. I strive to list all free events in St. Albans city. If an event is missing, it might have been overlooked. Please feel free to email or call me, and I will include it in the next month’s edition. Note that I only share free to attend or city-run events suitable for all ages based here in St. Albans.
▶︎ Downtown Sidewalk and Art Sales in Downtown St. Albans July 11-13th
(https://www.facebook.com/events/3689481291315160)
▶︎ Tailgate Flee Market at 142 N Main Street, July 13 at 9 AM
(https://www.facebook.com/events/272016509273056)
▶︎ Ward 5 Block Party! at Barlow Street School Green , July 14th 11 AM – 3 PM
(https://ward5vt.com/blockparty/)
▶︎ Vendors in Taylor Park, Sunday July 14tg, 10:30 AM – 4 PM
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553593131512)
▶︎ The Klassic (Kingman Street Klassic) in Taylor Park , 7/20 10 AM – 2 PM
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064424720471)
▶︎ Northwest Farmer’s Market in Taylor Park, Saturdays 9 AM – 2 PM
(https://www.facebook.com/05478NorthwestFarmersMarketVT)
▶︎ Pirate Party! (St. Albans Rec – Hard’ack Pool) at Hard’ack Recreation, 7/24 5:30 PM
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1426728587932465)
WARD 5 NEWS
Ward 5 Block Party is coming!
Sunday, July 14 11-3 PM, mark your calendars. We’ll have yard games, music, food, and more. Bring your families and a few chairs to relax while we all enjoy the lawn games our Recreation Department is bringing! Let’s also thank Bob’s Meat Market for their wonderful donation of food and a grill towards the event as well as The Malley Group and NEFCU for supporting our Ward’s Block Party. We will have live music from 12-2 PM also!
Your City Counselors are Here
If you have any concerns, questions, or simply want to share something interesting about the Ward, please contact your ward counselor. We’re here to listen and assist! You can find the contact information for all city counselors on the city website at https://www.stalbansvt.com/councilcontacts. Your Ward 5 counselor is Erik Johnson, I can be reached at erik@ward5vt.com.
HELPFUL LOCAL LINKS!
I’ve put together a helpful list of local links for you. I’ll aim to update this list every month, giving everyone the opportunity to discover local spots and resources that you may not have been aware of.
▶︎ Downtown Saint Albans Website (https://downtownsaintalbans.com)
This website is your go-to resource for everything happening in our historic downtown district. From events and activities to useful information, it’s all here.
▶︎ Saint Albans Free Library (https://www.stalbansfreelibrary.org/)
The Saint Albans Library offers more than just books! It provides a variety of activities for all ages, including writing and reading groups, play groups, and the opportunity to borrow unique items like bikes and telescopes. There’s so much more to explore!
▶︎ The Guide VT (https://theguidevt.com/)
Discover all the local businesses and many activities in and around St. Albans City with our local St. Albans Guide.