OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS
- Community & Neighborhood Safety At every council meeting, we discuss ways to enhance community safety and receive regular updates from the Police Department. We also invite groups that may impact neighborhood safety to share their insights. It’s worth noting that several neighborhood watch groups are forming across the city. If you’re interested in starting or joining a neighborhood watch in Ward 5, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
- Neighborhood Clean Up A community-led group meets most Sundays in different parts of the city to collect litter and identify potential safety hazards. I’m proud to report that during our recent walk through Ward 5 neighborhoods, we collected fewer bags of trash compared to similar events elsewhere, and we didn’t encounter any discarded needles. Keep up the great work, Ward 5!
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
- Truck or Treats
- Northwestern Medical Center – Wednesday @ 4-7 PM
- Haddad Subaru – Thursday @ 4 PM
- Maple Run Budget Forum at City School Nov. 6 @ 6 PM
- Featured Artist Reception at Artist in Residence Gallery Nov. 7 @ 4:30 PM
- Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony at Taylor Park Nov. 11 @ 10:30 AM
- “Good Night Snowman” Paint Night Party at 13 Centre Street. Nov 29 @ 5:30 PM
- Hallmark in the Park at Taylor Park – Nov. 30 @ 4:30 PM
Am I missing a not-for-profit public St. Albans based event?? Please email me, I’d love to include it in next month’s edition.
Be sure to follow the St. Albans Facebook groups as well as Downtown St. Albans: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownSt.Albans for more events and things to do. These social media platforms are great resources to stay updated on additional local events and activities happening in our community.
WARD 5 NEWS & NOTES
Ward 5 Winter Party
It’s still early, but we’ve kicked off planning for a Ward 5 Winter Party! If you’re interested in helping out and getting involved in our ward’s wellness, please reach out to erik@ward5vt.com. We had an amazing summer block party and would love to build on that incredible momentum. Your ideas and participation can help make this winter event just as special and community-building. Stay tuned for more details as we progress with our planning!
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. You can also use my new contact form here: https://ward5vt.com/ under the menu item “Contact Me”
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.