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Winooski Wednesdays: Honeytwist 10/2/19

Join us for the last Winooski Wednesdays event! Our free outdoor concert series ends for the season featuring the amazing sounds of Winooski's own Honeytwist. 

• Wednesday, October 2, 2019
• 6 - 8 PM @ Rotary Park

This event is free and open to all. Loo...

Winooski City Council Meeting on 9/16/19

Join Winooski City Council for their regular meeting: 

Monday, 9/16/19 – 6:00 PM @ Winooski City Hall (27 W. Allen Street) 

Agenda:

• I. Call to Order
• II. Pledge of Allegiance
• III. Agenda Review
• IV. Public Comment
• V. Consent Agenda
  • Approval: City ...

Tinker Thursdays at the Winooski Memorial Library

Join the Winooski Memorial Library for Tinker Thursdays!

• Thursdays: Sept 12 - November 21, 2019
• 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM @ the Winooski Memorial Library (32 Malletts Bay Ave)
• FREE! - Youth Ages 8+ (under 10 require adult supervision)

Have you ever wondered ...

TREX Plastic Bag Recycling Program Volunteer Needed

Did you know about Winooski Recreation and Parks' Plastic Bag Collection Program with TREX?

Over the past few months, Winooski Rec. partnered with TREX's recycling program to collect 500 pounds of unwanted plastic materials in an effort to turn these mater...

Municipal Infrastructure Commission Meeting 9/12/19

Join the Municipal Infrastructure Commission for their regular meeting:

9/12/19 - 6:30 PM @ Winooski City Hall (27 W. Allen Street) 

View the agenda for this meeting

Municipal Infrastructure Commission meetings are open to the public - community mem...

Planning Commission Meeting on 9/12/19

Join the Winooski Planning Commission for their regular meeting: 

Thursday, 9/12/19 – 6:30 PM @ Winooski City Hall (27 W. Allen Street) 

View the agenda for this meeting

Planning Commission meetings are open to the public – communi...

City of Winooski Joins National League of Cities "Love My City" Campaign

Why do we love where we live? To answer this question, the National League of Cities (NLC) created the Love My City campaign. The City of Winooski is excited to announce our participation in this campaign and will be highlighting content featuring our nei...

Winooski Housing Commission Meeting 9/9/19

Join the Winooski Housing Commission for their regular meeting: 

Monday, 9/9/19 – 6:00 PM @ Winooski City Hall (27 W. Allen Street) 

View the agenda for this meeting

Housing Commission meetings are open to the public &...

City of Winooski Awarded VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant

The City of Winooski is proud to announce that the Vermont Department of Transportation (VTrans) has awarded the City $400,000 through their Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program. Administered through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau (MAB), the Bicyc...

Winooski MHS Academic & Career Support

The Winooski Memorial Library and the Winooski School District have partnered to provide Winooski MHS Academic & Career Support throughout the school year!

Are you stuck on an assignment? Need help coming up with ideas? Trying to write an essay for you...

Crack Sealing Maintenance Schedule Updated

The Department of Public Works has confirmed the updated crack sealing maintenance schedule that was postponed on 9/3/19.

Work will begin on Thursday, 9/5/19 and take place on Friday, 9/6/19 and Monday, 9/9/19.

Maintenance will be scheduled in phas...

Board of Civil Authority Meeting on 9/11/19

Join the Winooski Board of Civil Authority for their regular meeting: 

Wednesday, 9/11/19 – 5:30 PM @ Winooski City Hall (27 W. Allen Street)  

View the agenda for this meeting

Board of Civil Authority meetings are open t...

Winooski Youth Football Fundraiser

Winooski Recreation and Parks have partnered with Panera Bread to offer a special fundraising opportunity for the Winooski Youth Football Program!

On Friday, September 20th, 2019 - customers can bring in a special flyer (printed or digita...

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Liaison Update – September 2019

By Deputy Mayor Hal Colston

On July 15th, 2019, Winooski City Council approved the re-alignment of our commissions with the City's Strategic Vision areas (including updated bylaws and charters). Each commission offers a unique opportunity to engage with re...

2019 Thrive After School Program Enrollment

2019 Thrive After School enrollment is open!

Thrive After School is a state-licensed, 3 STAR childcare/enrichment program. Through our partnership with JFK Elementary School and the Winooski School District, we seek to build a community where chil...

Crack Sealing Maintenance Postponed

On 8/30/19, a schedule was posted notifying residents and visitors that the Department of Public Works would begin their annual crack sealing street maintenance on Wednesday, 9/4/19. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the project contractor has inf...

Exit 16 DDI Public Meeting - Winooski - 9/3/19

The Vermont Agency of Transportation invites you to attend a Public Meeting to learn more about the Exit 16 DDI Project:

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 (as part of the regular Winooski City Council Meeting)

The presentation will include the project's s...

Winooski City Council Meeting on 9/3/19

Join Winooski City Council for their regular meeting: 

Tuesday, 9/3/19 – 6:00 PM @ Winooski City Hall (27 W. Allen Street) 

View the agenda for this meeting

Winooski City Council meetings are open to the public - community member...

Winooski City Hall Closed 9/2/19 for Labor Day

Winooski City Hall will be closed on Monday, 9/2/19 in observance of Labor Day. 

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, 9/3/19 (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM). 

Questions regarding the City Clerk's Office can be sent to Carol Barrett, City Clerk: cbarr...

Crack Sealing Street Maintenance 9/4/19 - 9/6/19

The City of Winooski Department of Public Works will begin their annual schedule of crack sealing street maintenance on Wednesday, 9/4/19. This work is anticipated to last until Friday, 9/6/19. 

Maintenance will be scheduled in phases where street...

Exit 16 DDI Public Meeting - Colchester - 9/24/19

The Vermont Agency of Transportation invites you to attend a Public Meeting to learn more about the Exit 16 DDI Project:

• Tuesday, September 24, 2019 
• Two Sessions: 1 PM and 6:30 PM (at Selectboard Meeting) 
• Colchester Town Offices Outer Bay...

Learn More About Winooski Family Center Playgroups

Do you know about playgroups at the Winooski Family Center?

Playgroups are available for children ages 0 - 5 and include playtime, crafting, activities, singing, and a small snack. Take this opportunity to meet other parents, to socialize, and to find out ...

Development Review Board Public Hearing on 9/19/19

A public hearing will be held at Winooski City Hall; 27 West Allen Street; Winooski, Vermont 05404 on Thursday, September 19, 2019 beginning at 6:30 PM to consider the following:

Appeal of Zoning Administrator Decision: Zoning Approval (ZON20-006)...

International Day of Peace 9.21.19

Join the Winooski Peace Initiative for their International Day of Peace event!

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The United Nations has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace...

Winooski Senior Center Volunteers Needed

The Winooski Senior Center is looking for Morning Support and Nutrition Support Volunteers! The City's Senior Programs empower older adults by offering services that foster personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and life-long learning. T...

Winooski Memorial Library Homework Help and Engagement Volunteers Needed

The Winooski Memorial Library is looking for Homework Help Tutor and Engagement Volunteers!

Under the direction of the Winooski Memorial Library, HW Help Tutor and Engagement Volunteers help youth by offering homework help support, participating in activit...

Winooski Planning Commission and Development Review Board Seek New Members

The Winooski Planning Commission and Development Review Board are looking for new members! Serving on a Winooski board or commission is an excellent way to get involved in the public process. These volunteer positions offer many opportunities to ...

City of Winooski Awarded $450,000 Northern Border Regional Commission Grant

The City of Winooski is proud to announce that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded the City a $450,000 grant through their Economic & Infrastructure Development Investment program to support the Main Street Revitalizati...

Planning Liaison Update - August 2019

By Mayor Kristine Lott

At their last meeting, the Planning Commission continued their review of the Form-Based Code and how it is or is not creating the community's vision for our gateways (Main St., E. Allen, Mallets Bay Ave.) A document was created to su...

Recognizing Rita Martel for her Dedication to Winooski

The City of Winooski is proud to recognize Rita Martel - a lifelong Winooski resident, neighbor, and friend. Although Rita isn't moving far and will always be our neighbor, the City wishes to formally thank Rita for her years of dedicated service. City Co...

Winooski Wednesdays: Wild Leek River 9/4/19

Our free Summer concert series continues with the September edition of Winooski Wednesdays! Featuring Wild Leek River - a Burlington band specializing in country, blues, and rock'n'roll.Adults - enjoy a beer garden by The Monkey House (c...

Press Release - City of Winooski Announces Partnership with ParkMobile

Parking just got easier in Winooski, Vermont. Residents and visitors can now easily pay for parking from their mobile device with ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America. The ParkMobile app&nb...

Now Hiring: Part-time, On-Call Firefighters

The Winooski Fire Department is currently looking to hire part-time, on-call Firefighters!

The Part-time Firefighter serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to ...

New Drop-in Rec. Programs

Winooski Recreation and Parks are excited to offer two new drop-in programs this fall at the O'Brien Community Center! These programs are free and do not require registration. 

DIY Tuesdays - Autumn Edition

Crafts made easy - for youth!

Tuesdays; Se...

2019 Winooski Wednesdays

Winooski Recreation & Parks is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Winooski Wednesdays: a free summer concert series in Rotary Park!All summer into early fall, join us in Rotary Park every first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 PM for a free...