TOWN OF ROCHESTER, VT
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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON BETHEL MOUNTAIN ROAD ORDINANCE
On May 18, the Selectboard of the Town of Rochester, Vermont, adopted amendments to the existing ordinance “Ordinance Affecting the Speed Limit on a Portion of Bethel Mountain Road” Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. sections 1971-1976. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A 1972 to inform the public of these amendments and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove of these amendments.
FULL TEXT
The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at the Rochester Town office at 67 School Street and may be examined during regular office hours.
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 or 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. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A 1973, The amended “Ordinance Affecting the Speed Limit on a Portion of Bethel Mountain Road” shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption.
PERSON TO CONTACT
Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Frank Severy, Selectboard at PO Box 238, Rochester, VT 05767 or by calling 802-767-3631 during regular office hours.
