TOWN OF MENDON, VERMONT
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THE TOWN OF MENDON ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS AND WOLF-HYBRIDS
On 05/14/25, the Selectboard of the Town of Mendon, Vermont, adopted the TOWN OF MENDON ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS AND WOLF-HYBRIDS to regulate the keeping of dogs and wolf hybrids and to provide for their leashing, muzzling, restraint, impoundment, and destruction, to protect the public health and safety of the Town and preserve the quiet enjoyment or its residents’ homes and properties. The sections include: Authority, Purpose, Definitions, Licensing, Humane Care of Domestic Pets and Domestic Animals, Nuisances, Collar and License, Enforcement, Penalties and Costs, Impoundment, Investigation of Vicious Dogs, Potentially Vicious Dogs, Other Laws, Severability and Effective Date. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of this adoption and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove this adoption. The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at the Mendon Town office at 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701 and may be examined during regular office hours and at www.mendonvt.gov
CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE
Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinance amendments adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the amendments signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of the amendments which is on or before June 27, 2025. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the amended “TOWN OF MENDON ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS AND WOLF-HYBRIDS” shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption which is July 13, 2025.
PERSON TO CONTACT
Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Sara Tully, Mendon Town Administrator at 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701 or by calling 802-558-3935 during regular office hours.
Mendon Dogs and Wolf Hybrids Ordinance v.FINAL 5.14.25 adopted
The Rutland Airport Committee has recently re-formed, and the Mendon Selectboard is accepting letters of interest for appointment of a Mendon Representative to serve on this committee.
The purpose of the Rutland Airport Committee is to provide guidance and recommendations on matters related to the operation, development, and community engagement of the Rutland Airport. This committee serves as a vital link between the airport, area municipalities, and regional partners.
Please submit your letter of interest for this appointment to Sara Tully at [email protected] by May 26th.
Special Planning Commission Meeting
2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701
5:30 PM May 19, 2025
- Call to Order
- Changes or Additions to the Agenda
- Approve Minutes
- Discussion re: Feedback on Regional Plan Update
- Zoning Rewrite Discussion
- Focus on Articles I and II (Possibly III)
- Public Comment
- Adjourn
Special Planning Commission Meeting 5/19/25
May 19, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30 PM (America/New_York)
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Community Letter
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will be meeting on April 30th at 6:15 PM at the Town Office to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint. The ZBA warning and Agenda can be found here:
Remote access is available for both meetings through the link below:
Selectboard Meeting & Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Apr 30, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (America/New_York)
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The Town Office will be closed Wednesday April 30 in order for employees to attend a training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The RRPC is finalizing the first draft of the 2026 Regional Plan (the Plan). It is now time to launch our third and final community engagement phase. In Phase 3, the RRPC is seeking alignment on the draft Plan’s vision, goals, and priorities, including the new regional future land use map. As the RRPC strives to make the Rutland Region a great place, we would like to meet with each of our municipalities to discuss the Plan and its importance. At this meeting, we will do the following:
- Provide an overview of the Plan elements and how Act 181 overhauled Vermont’s land use planning framework.
- Dive into the new Act 181 land use categories, state designations, and location-based Act 250 jurisdiction tiers.
- Walk through the draft regional future land use map and highlight key changes from the 2018 map.
This meeting is an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the draft regional future land use map, especially as it applies to Mendon, and determine if Mendon should opt in to Act 250 Tier 1B jurisdiction.
Selectboard Meeting
Apr 30, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 PM (America/New_York)
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