St. Johnsbury Town Meeting

            The St. Johnsbury town meeting took off with Ralph Nelson, Town Manager, talking to the community about the articles and warning.

            After a presentation of a proposal to upgrade the Pomerleau building in downtown St. Johnsbury, people of the community seemed concerned.  Questions were asked regarding the tax increase that this would bring to the local citizens.

            The Pomerleau building renovation would cost about 1.4 million and because of the expense there will be an increase in people’s property taxes.  There were opposing views about this, but the majority were in favor of it.  Many people voiced their opinions, but in the end everyone agreed that the Pomerleau building renovation would be an improvement for everybody, including the policemen and fire fighters that would move into the current office space for town officials.

            Supporters say that the Pomerleau renovations will help the tourist industry.  The building is on Main Street and a focal point for the town.  This building will be there for everyone to see, coming in and out of town.           
            The town meeting showed that St. Johnsbury is ready for change and it will take place in the near future.