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The Selectboard will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM. The topic is law enforcement. At our January 16th meeting the board voted to enter into contracts with the Orange County Sheriff for $12,500 per year and the Windsor County Sheriff for $34,000 per year. This decision was made after discussing this topic at four recent Selectboard meetings and after multiple conversations with both Agencies. This decision would have had Orange County providing four hours per week of daytime coverage and Windsor County providing ten hours per week of nighttime coverage.

Unfortunately on Wednesday, January 17th, the board received word from Orange County Sheriff’s Department informing us that they were not interested in entering into a $12,500 contract.

Given that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has declined to enter into a contract, the Selectboard will be meeting Tuesday evening to consider an updated proposal from the Windsor County Sheriff’s Office.

Please note, the upcoming January 16th Selectboard Meeting Agenda includes Law Enforcement and Budget Preparation as topics. The Board plans to continue ongoing discussions and make a decision regarding law enforcement contracts that will impact the 2024 budget. This meeting is open to the public.

Attention Chelsea Residents: The Selectboard will be continuing discussions and taking action on crucial law enforcement decisions at the upcoming Selectboard meeting on January 2, 2023, at 6:30 PM. This meeting is open to the public .

This is a friendly reminder that starting next Saturday (January 6) the Transfer Station will be transitioning to a cash-free punch card payment system. Annual recycling stickers must be shown to the Transfer Station Attendants for use of recycling services.

The Transfer Station fee schedule will also see some changes starting January 6. Please follow this link for updated pricing. Note, the price of bagged trash has not changed.

Punch cards and annual recycling stickers may be purchased at Will’s Store or the Town Clerk’s office during usual business hours. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we navigate this change.

With questions, please do not hesitate to contact jessekselectboard@gmail.com

Chelsea Transfer Station

Important Changes in Procedure: Effective January 1st 2024

Dear Chelsea Resident, 

On the recommendation of our Transfer Station staff and affirmed by the Chelsea Select Board, effective January 1, 2024, cash will no longer be accepted at the Chelsea Transfer Station. In place of cash payments upon trash disposal at the transfer station, residents will be required to pre-purchase punch cards at the Town Clerk’s office or Will’s store. Furthermore, Transfer Station attendees will be required to purchase annual stickers to use recycling services. 

1. Annual Stickers

Annual stickers will be required for the use of recycling services at the Transfer Station. Stickers may be adhered to vehicles, recycling bins, or shown to the attendant. Stickers will expire on January 1 of each year.  Annual stickers can be purchased 1) in person at the Town Clerk’s office or 2) at Will’s store. Stickers will cost $40 each. 

2. Trash Disposal 

Pre-purchased punch cards must be brought to the transfer station for disposal of trash. The transfer station will no longer accept cash or checks. Before arriving at the Transfer Station, be sure you have sufficient punches remaining on your card(s) to pay for disposal. Punch cards can be purchased 1) in person at the Town Clerk’s office or, 2) at Will’s store.

Punch cards will be available with: $30 for a 10-punch card (each punch worth $3), $50 for a 10-punch card (each punch worth $5) or $100 for a bulk punch card (20 $5-punches).

Punch cards and recycling stickers are now available for purchase at Will’s Store and the Town Clerks Office. Please begin bringing these to the Transfer Station with you starting January 1, 2024.

3) Transfer Station Fee Updates

Please be advised, the transfer station fee schedule will be updated January 1, 2024. The price of bagged trash has not changed. Please visit https://www.chelseavt.org/department/transfer-station/ for updated pricing.

4) Transition Period

There will be a transition period from January 1, 2024 to February 1, 2024 during which customers will be encouraged to purchase and use punch cards and annual stickers but will be able to pay with cash if needed. During the transition period ONLY, attendants will have a limited number of cards to sell to customers who do not know about the new procedures. 

5) Transfer Station Hours

• Saturday 8am-3:45pm (If below -20F degrees, the transfer station will open at 10AM.)
• Contact: Bernard (Snook) Dowling 685-3089

We understand that change can be challenging, but we firmly believe these adjustments are necessary to ensure the sustainability of our Transfer Station program. We appreciate your cooperation and patience while we make this change. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please do not hesitate to contact our office at jessekselectboard@gmail.com. 

Sincerely, 

Town of Chelsea Selectboard

Kevin Marshia, Kelly Lyford, Leyna Hoyt, Jesse Kay, William Lion