Road Closure Update
Rachel Waterhouse • July 12, 2024
Update as of July 12th at 3:45 pm
Road Closure Update:
Severance Hill Road- open
Houghton Bridge Road- open but will be closed Monday and Tuesday next week for more work.
West Hill Road- open however crews are still working on road repairs.
Emerson Falls- open
Gilman Ave- open
Bible Hill Road- open
Concord Ave- closed
Goss Hollow- will be opened this evening.
Public Works is aware of other washouts on roads throughout Town. However at this time they are working to reopen closed roads and will address the washouts after all closed roads have been reopened.
As a reminder to lot owners and/or their descendants about the Plantings and Decorations in the town owned cemeteries of Centervale (formerly St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery), Grove, the St. Johnsbury Burial Yard, and Ayer-Hawkins Cemeteries. 1. In ground plantings of annual flowers is permitted and must be kept immediately next to the monument base. 2. One moveable flower box or flower tub will be allowed on each lot, the size not to exceed three feet in length and one foot wide. These receptacles are to be made of durable material. Glass containers of any kind are not an acceptable container. 3. Artificial flowers are discouraged, however are allowed and must be removed by October There is no trash removal service. 4. The Cemetery Commission shall have the authority to remove all floral decorations, flags, shrubs, plants or herbage of any kind, which in the judgment of the Cemetery Commission have become unsightly, dangerous, diseased or detrimental, or which do not conform to the regulations outlined. 5. The Town shall not be liable for any floral arrangements, plants, or receptacles that have become lost, misplaced, stolen or broken. 6. The placing of shells, toys, metal designs, ornaments, chairs, settees and similar articles are not permitted, and if placed on the lot, the Cemetery Commission reserves the right to remove the same. Exceptions may be made after notification of the Commission. 7. Coat hangers or other wires in the ground or attached to memorials as potholders are not allowed. Your cooperation is appreciated in helping manage and preserve this important part of the town's history.
