Welcome to the latest edition of the Ward 5 newsletter! Keep up to date with things that are happening in our lively community, from neighborhood projects to local events and initiatives. Together, let’s continue to enhance the place we call home, making it an even more thriving, vibrant place to live and work.
HIGHLIGHTS
Did you catch the solar eclipse on April 8th here in St. Albans? It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime sight! The turnout for the events across our city was fantastic. People were out and about, exploring our community, popping into stores, and soaking up all the goodness St. Albans has to offer.
Also, don’t forget this weekend is Maple Festival, starting tomorrow! Come down to Taylor Park and Downtown St. Albans for festivities, music, food, and rides! Don’t forget to pop into our wonderful downtown shops!!
Next weekend we have Green Up Day where City Councilors will be in each ward handing out litter bags so we can all chip to make our community a little cleaner. If you reside in Ward 5, I will be outside of the Barlow Street school from 8:30-10 AM on Saturday May 4th.
May has a lot to offer, check out the upcoming events below and visit Facebook for more.
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
▶︎ Maple Festival on Main Street & Taylor Park, 4/26-4/28
(https://www.facebook.com/VermontMapleFestival)
▶︎ Green Up Day
5/4 8:30-9:30 pickup your gear at the Barlow Street School Playground from Ward 5 Alderman Erik
▶︎ Summer Pop-Up (Vendors in Taylor Park), 5/5 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553593131512)
▶︎ Northwest Farmers Market (Taylor Park), Saturdays 5/11/2024-10/26/2024, 9 AM – 2 PM
(https://www.facebook.com/05478NorthwestFarmersMarketVT)
▶︎ Kingman Fest on Kingman Street, 5/11 5-9 pm
(https://www.facebook.com/KingmanFestVT)
▶︎ Exit 19 VTrans Planning Community Forum, 5/15 7:30 pm
St. Albans Town Education Center cafeteria, planned for 6 to 7:30 pm
(https://www.samessenger.com/news/104-105-and-i-89-on-vtrans-repaving-schedule-this-summer-fa[…]tml)
▶︎ Ward 5 Block Party! at Barlow Street School green, 7/14 11 AM – 3 PM
(https://ward5vt.com/blockparty/)
▶︎ The Klassic (Kingman Street Klassic) in Taylor Park, 7/20 10am-2pm
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064424720471)
CITY PROJECTS
- Winter Clean Up
During winter, we see plenty of snow, leading to a lot of plowing. Our Public Works team does a fantastic job keeping our roads safe and clear. Right now, they’re also working on repairing any damage to our green spaces caused during plowing. Look out for them in the coming month as they restore our outdoor areas.
- Paving
The City Manager and Public Works Director are continuing to work with the state on a paving plan for St. Albans this summer. Every summer, the city rotates through road improvements based on their need and age. Once the plan is confirmed, the details will be shared with the community.
REMINDERS & WARD 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. If you’re interested in helping to plan this amazing extravaganza please email me erik@ward5vt.com.