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Wantastiquet Rotary of Londonderry, is a proud sponsor of the Nature Conservancy of Vermont, in regard to the acquiring of Glebe Mountain.

Peter Isakson and Helen Hamman, friends, of the Nature Conservancy, invite you to an informational evening  to discuss the permanent conservation of Glebe Mountain.

Please join us, Friday, January 18, 2019 for drinks and hors d’oeuvres from 6 PM to 8 PM at Magic Mountain Resort, 495 Magic Mountain Access, Londonderry, Vermont.

Information from Nature Conservancy

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/vermont/stories-in-vermont/protecting-glebe-mountain/

From
John Fay
Permit Specialist, Environmental Assistance Office
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
I have gotten a couple Airbnb questions lately and so I did some research on the subject. Renting out an Airbnb or other short term rental can trigger state oversight from Health, Fire Safety, Tax, and Environmental departments. Although the situation is fluid, and may change soon from the Legislature, I have put together a little blurb that I will use for inquiries to my office. I thought I would share it with you in case you have questions come in too:

If you rent out a room or space for sleeping accommodations:

  *   Your facility is a public building and is subject to fire safety requirements. Contact Fire Safety at 802-885-8883.
  *   You will need to collect state meals and rooms tax<https://tax.vermont.gov/business-and-corp/meals-and-rooms-tax/short-term-rentals> (unless paid by a third party).
  *   If you are serving any food other than pre-packaged, you will need a food and lodging license<http://www.healthvermont.gov/health-environment/food-lodging/lodging-licensing>. Contact Gordon.Lodewyk@vermont.gov<mailto:Gordon.Lodewyk@vermont.gov> 802-296-5562.
  *   If you have 3 or more units, you will need a food and lodging license<http://www.healthvermont.gov/health-environment/food-lodging/lodging-licensing>. Contact Gordon.Lodewyk@vermont.gov<mailto:Gordon.Lodewyk@vermont.gov> 802-296-5562.
  *   If you have only 1 or 2 units:
     *   You must post a Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax account number on any advertisement.
     *   You should complete and keep on-site a self-certification form<http://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/ENV_FL_ShortTermRentalObligations.pdf> prior to renting a unit.
     *   You must post certain information in the units (see the self-certification form).
  *   If you are effectively creating a new bedroom or an apartment, you will need a Wastewater permit as well. Contact a Licensed Designer<https://dec.vermont.gov/water/licensed-designers> (look down the page for “Finding a Designer”).
  *   As always, contact your town office to see if there are any local requirements.
  *   And, be sure to register with the Secretary of State<https://www.sec.state.vt.us/corporationsbusiness-services/business-nonprofit-services/start-a-vermont-business.aspx> if necessary.

Please be aware that the Windham Town Office will be open this Saturday, December 22nd from 8a-12p.  We will be closed the following dates:

Wednesday December 19

Monday December 24

Tuesday December 25

Wednesday December 26

Monday December 31

Tuesday January 1

We will reopen with our regular hours on Wednesday January 2nd.  As always please let me know if you need access to the town records and I will do my best o accommodate.  You can reach me at home at 802 875 1550.