WARDLY NEWS
JULY 2025 🌞
It’s July, folks! I hope summer’s treating you well so far. We’ve had a couple scorchers, but overall the weather’s been kind—and just in time for next weekend’s Summer Block Party!
Join us Saturday, July 12 from Noon to 3 PM for music, games, and good food! (Details below.)
🌳 Big shoutout to our Public Works crew, who’ve been busy keeping our city looking sharp. The new port-o-let building in Taylor Park is complete—providing clean, discreet restroom access for events, while keeping that signature park charm intact. They’ve also repainted the flagpole and made repairs to the bandstand railings.
☀️ And if you haven’t been through the park lately, you’re missing out! From the Farmers Market to Music in the Park and other family-friendly events, there’s something happening nearly every week.
Come out, enjoy the vibe, and be part of what makes our city special.
📢 CITY NEWS 📢
FEDERAL STREET LIGHTS
As part of the development agreement for the old Fonda property, new traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Federal Street and Lower Newton. These lights will eventually be synchronized with the Main Street signals to help ease congestion and keep traffic moving smoothly through the city. The project also brings a new addition to our street network—Federal Street Extension. This new road runs from the intersection at the new lights up to the railroad dispatch building at the end of the street, improving access and connectivity in the area.
JOIN A BOARD #GetInvolved
The most effective City Councils depend on commissions and advisory groups to provide guidance that aligns with our community’s desires and needs. Information about these boards can be found on the city website here: http://stalbansvt.com/boards. We’re continually looking for motivated individuals who want to become more involved in our city. Check out the current board openings at: http://stalbansvt.com/index.asp?SEC=B3C46B2E-6B0B-40D0-8F53-88D776D64DD0
⭐ UPCOMING EVENTS ⭐
Check out some of the upcoming events in our great city.
– FARMERS’ MARKET – Every Saturday, Taylor Park
Features local farmers, artisan vendors, live music, and fun kids’ activities for the whole family to enjoy!
– BAY DAY – July 5th at 2:30PM, St. Albans Bay Park
– SUMMER BLOCK PARTY – July 12 at Noon, Everett Park @ Barlow Street School
– THE KLASSIC CAR SHOW – July 19 at 10, Downtown Saint Albans & Taylor Park
– BASH AT THE BAY – August 9th at Noon, St. Albans Bay Park
– THINGS YOU CAN DO THIS SUMMER
– Theatre Camp – https://www.limelightacademy.org/ – July 14-August 8
K-8th Grade at the Highgate Manor
– Saint Albans Recreation – http://stalbansvt.myrec.com
– Day Camp – Rec Rascals (4 & 5 y/o)
– Day Camp Summer 2025 (6-12 y/o)
– Teen Adventure Camp 2025
– WARD 5 BLOCK PARTY – July 12, 11 AM – 3 PM
Join us for grilled burgers and hot dogs, live music, family games, and our first-ever Ward 5 Pie Baking Championship! To enter the pie contest, email erik@ward5vt.com.
Every month I attempt to highlight upcoming events, activities, and community opportunities that are open to the public, are hosted by a non-profit organization or city department, and don’t hold any political or religious biases.
🏛 CITY BOARD HIGHLIGHT 🏛
Every month I highlight one of our amazing city boards and commissions whose work helps make our city a better place to live. This month, I’m excited to feature Saint Albans for the Future (Downtown Board).
The Downtown Board plays a key role in shaping the energy and direction of our city’s core. As both the advisory group for the City’s Downtown Program and the Board of Directors for *St. Albans for the Future* (our nonprofit downtown organization), this board doesn’t just focus on development and revitalization—they help bring our downtown to life. From organizing amazing events that draw crowds to supporting projects that make our downtown more inviting, the Downtown Board helps ensure St. Albans stays vibrant, welcoming, and full of activity year-round.
Join a Board:
https://stalbansvt.com/index.asp?SEC=B3C46B2E-6B0B-40D0-8F53-88D776D64DD0
✅ GET INVOLVED ✅
Have a question, concern, or suggestion for our ward? Reach out to me at erik@ward5vt.com. I’m here to listen!
Note: This newsletter is shared by me as a neighbor and engaged community member. It is not an official release from the City Council and does not represent the Council’s official positions or views.