Dear Neighbors,
As we move into December, I wanted to share the latest updates from our ward. The holiday season is upon us, bringing opportunities for our community to come together and support one another.
Behind every face in our ward, there’s a unique story, and I remain committed to understanding and addressing all of our needs.
As your city councilor, I’m grateful for your ongoing trust and engagement. Together, we’re making our ward a better place for everyone.
I wish everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable holiday season filled with warmth and good cheer. May this festive time bring you closer to loved ones and create lasting memories in our wonderful ward & city.
Best wishes,
Erik J
Your Ward 5 City Councilor
**CITY HIGHLIGHTS**
The annual St. Albans Festival of Trees is underway! The festivities kicked off this past weekend with a beautiful tree lighting ceremony. Don’t miss out on the amazing events and opportunities happening this week! Visit vtfestivaloftrees.com for complete event information.
City boards are vital to the success of St. Albans. Each board provides insights, direction, and guidance that make the city a wonderful place to live and help us make improvements where needed. If you’re interested in joining a board visit stalbansvt.com.
With winter snow comes the plows. Please keep your trash bins and vehicles off the roadways, especially overnight and during the early morning hours.
**WARD 5 UPDATES**
**Ward 5 Winter Block Party – Join the Planning Team!**
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Ward 5 Winter Block Party in the park behind Barlow Street School! We’re looking for enthusiastic neighbors to join our planning committee. This is your chance to shape a fun, community-building event for all of us to enjoy. If you’re interested in helping out, please email erik@ward5vt.com or give me a call. Let’s make this winter celebration one to remember!
**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 (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 (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 (theguidevt.com)
Discover all the local businesses and many activities in and around St. Albans City with our local St. Albans Guide. If you own a business in St. Albans, keep an eye out for the onboarding letters coming in January, they’ll invite you to join this long standing publication.