For the past few years, the Waitsfield Planning Commission has been working on updating the Waitsfield Town Plan (most recently adopted in 2017). 

• On March 21st, 2023, the Planning Commission held their final public hearing and approved substantive changes to Chapter 3 (Popluation), Chapter 4 (Housing), Chapter 9 (Energy), Chapter 11 (Natural Resources), and Chapter 12 (Land Use) of the Town Plan. 
• On May 8th, 2023 the Selectboard held their first public hearing on the Town Plan and requested a few additonal updates to Chapter 13 (Implementation) to update the Town’s prioritize based on any updated goals, policies, and tasks in the proposed updated Town Plan (the 5/8/23 public hearing notice can be found here).
• On October 9th, 2023 the Selectboard will hold their final public hearing on the proposed Town Plan, including new proposed updates to Chapter 13 (Implementation) and the Top Priority Actions page to be included at the begining of the Town Plan.

Related Documents:

• Proposed 2023 Town Plan (9/11/23)
• October 9th, 2023 Town Plan Public Hearing Notice

Please contact Annie Decker-Dell’Isola, Town Administrator, with any questions or to submit public coment at [email protected] or (802) 496-2218 ext. 5.

HIRING

TOWN OF WAITSFIELD

ROAD DEPARTMENT

ROAD & PROPERTY MAINTAINER

The Town of Waitsfield is seeking an experienced and motivated candidate to join the Road Department as its Road & Property Maintainer.  The position includes maintenance of the town’s road network including summer and winter maintenance, equipment operation and maintenance, and property maintenance of certain town lands including snow plowing and mowing.  The ideal candidate will possess mechanical skills, have experience operating heavy equipment, and work cooperatively as part of four-person road crew team.  A CDL certification is preferred but not required to start.

The position is full time, 40 hours a week and eligible for employee benefits, with some overtime hours as necessary, especially in the winter. The salary range is $23.00 – $27.00 hourly, depending on experience. This position is open until filled.  

• The job description can be found here.
• The job application form can be found here.

To apply please complete and submit the job application form via email to the Town Administrator at [email protected] or mail or drop off in person to:

Town Administrator

4144 Main Street

Waitsfield, VT 05673.

Please contact Annie Decker-Dell’Isola, Town Administrator, with any questions at [email protected] or (802) 496-2218 ext. 5.

The Town of Waitsfield is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or familial status.

Last Updated: September 12, 2023

The Town of Waitsfield Road Department is working to address improvements needed to Rolston Road as a result of the weather the past few weeks.  From Tuesday, September 12th through Wednesday, September 20th please expect occassional closures and delays along the road during normal work hours (7am to 4:30pm).

Please contact Waitsfield Town Administrator, Annie Decker-Dell’Isola, at (802) 499-2218 ext. 5 or [email protected] with any questions.

The Town of Waitsfield has been working on a Wastewater Planning Project since the fall of 2021, exploring options for potential wastewater solutions and opportunties for the expansion of the existing water system.  A detailed project background including links to documents and records from past meeting, as well as current project updates, can be found at the project website here.

Are you interested in helping to shape the future growth and development of Waitsfield? The
Waitsfield Selectboard is seeking individuals interested in filling the seat of an unexpired three year term on the Planning Commission through March 2024.

Please submit a letter of interest to the Waitsfield Selectboard, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield VT 05673 or by e-mail to [email protected].

For more information, contact Town Administrator Annie DeckerDell’Isola ([email protected]) or Planning & Zoning Administrator J.B. Weir ([email protected]), or via phone at 496-2218 or visit the Planning Commission page on the website.

Current projects include By-Laws Modernization work for Irasville and the Villages, Water and
Wastewater, completion of new Town Plan approval.