Important Updates & Info

PLEASE VOTE IN PERSON - FOR YOUR GARBAGE SERVICES 2023-2024 - TOWN MEETING MARCH 6, 2023 7 PM
January 13, 2023
Dear Goshen Citizens:
This letter is intended to inform you and solicit your input on the garbage collection options in Goshen available for the 2023-2024 fiscal year which begins July 1, 2023.
The opportunity for your voice to be heard and your vote to be cast will be on March 6, 2023, at 7 PM at the Annual Goshen Town Meeting. You have to be present to speak and to vote.
There are three options:
Option one: Once a week, the town would provide, through a contracted service, curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and food compost from households. The cost of which is not included in the town budget. This option is similar to the current practice, is the most convenient, and the most expensive.
Option Two: Once a week the town would rely on the citizens to deliver garbage, recycling, and possibly food compost to the town garage during an announced time period. Day and length of time are not yet determined. This is less expensive than Option one. The cost of which is not included in the town budget.
Option Three: No services. The Town is not required by any state or county laws or ordinances to offer garbage, recycling, or compost collection services therefore we are offering this as an option. For the individual, this is the least expensive but is the most burdensome and inconvenient. The cost is shifted back to the citizen who must arrange their own situation.
Voting on an issue with three alternatives is unusual so the method provided by the League of Cities and Towns will be employed. After the discussion period is over, a paper ballot may be called by seven citizens or by the moderator. The Board of Civil Authority shall count the votes. If one of the three alternatives gains 51% or more of the votes, then that option will be declared the winner. If no alternative gains a majority of votes, then the alternative with the least proportion of votes will be eliminated and a new ballot will be held pitting the two top vote getters. This process will be repeated until a plan gains the majority. The option with a majority of those present will prevail.
The proposed budget for 2023-2024 fiscal year includes an allocation for a tipping fee to the Addison County Solid Waste Management District. This amount reflects our waste costs/weight each week and is budgeted at $6,500. If option three is voted, then this amount will be subtracted from the town budget. If option one or two are voted on, then the accepted bid amount will be reduced by $6500 before we add it to the budget.
Bid requests have been sent out and are due February 22, 2023. The board will present the bid numbers for each option prior to the town vote.
Why are we voting on this?
For many years Goshen has provided curbside garbage collection paid by your taxes. This is a rare service not offered by most other towns in Vermont. Providing a town owned vehicle for this collection has been a financial burden. Repairs, maintenance, wear and tear has led to unreliability and civic dissatisfaction. Purchasing a suitable replacement truck has been cost prohibitive in the current economic climate. These costs are more than the board is willing to invest—considering the history of the repairs on the former truck and potential for such when purchasing a used vehicle.
In soliciting bids, we require the bidder to provide their own vehicle(s) and have alternatives available in case of breakdowns. Town-employed drivers in town-owned vehicles has proven to be an undesirable option. From an aesthetic point of view, we intend to remove the collection of unused vehicles on the lawn.
The temporary drop-off situation that occurred over the summer of 2022 should have produced a significant savings, however, we still paid two employees to man the drop-off, and then transport the waste ACSWMD, often in two inefficient trips using the two large town plow trucks. Therefore, the need to collect contracted drop-off bid request options, which are similar services offered by most of our surrounding communities.
We look forward to a solid community turnout at town meeting. It is our intent that providing options the majority will speak to the best solution for the community.
Selectboard members are available to answer any questions or hear feedback at any time prior to town meeting. Please feel free to contact any of us individually or you may email the entire board, selectboard@goshenvt.org.
Respectfully in service,
The Goshen Selectboard
William Mathis, Chair Tammy Walsh Thomasina Magoon
wmathis@goshenvt.org twalsh@goshenvt.org tmagoon@goshenvt.org
(802) 247-6720 (802) 353-5507 (802) 345-9399
Request for Bids - Curbside Garbage Collection
SEALED BIDS ARE SOLICITED FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR CURBSIDE GARBAGE, RECYCLING & COMPOSTING
SEALED BIDS DUE FEBRUARY 22, 2023
- Mailed sealed bids to
ATTN: SELECTBOARD
Town of Goshen
50 Carlisle Hill Road, Goshen, VT 05733.
Clearly mark SEALED BID on envelope.
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDF
Contract Summary
- The Town of Goshen is seeking sealed bids for the weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and food waste compost for the citizens of Goshen.
- Contractor assumes tipping fees to ACSWMD. Goshen has approximately 75-80 household collection stops and roughly 14 miles of roads.
- Standard criteria for each household will be 30 lbs. of garbage, recycling, and 5 lbs. of food compost each week. This is roughly (2) 13-gallon kitchen bags or one 30-gallon bag.
- If more waste/weight is left curbside than allowed, the contractor may offer to collect tickets and the contractor determines cost per bag. Tickets may be issued by the Town Clerk and fees then collected by the contractor, or the contractor may choose not collect the excess garbage. The process will be negotiated prior to confirming the contract.
- Contractor will provide a schedule of fees upon initial award of bid.
- Currently the collection day is Wednesday, however, the collection day is negotiable.
- Please describe any alternatives available in case of inability to complete the rounds.Contractor will comply with all state landfill laws.
Contracted Term
- July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Insurance
- Contractor must carry liability insurance on all vehicles/trailers and have a copy of this insurance on file with the Town Clerk.
- A copy of the insurance must be submitted with the bid.
Permits
- Contractor must haul all Goshen’s collected waste to ACSWMD in Middlebury.
- Contractor must obtain trash hauler permit from the State of Vermont prior to contract start date.
Conditions:
- The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all criteria contingent on whether the voters of Town of Goshen approve this expenditure option on the floor at Town Meeting on March 6, 2023.
- This may not be approved by the voters, in which this award to the lowest responsive bidder is null and void.
Goshen Annual Weight Analysis.pdf
Questions and/or clarifications will be answered in writing. Please contact the selectboard@goshenvt.org.
The selecboard has the authorization to reject any or all bids.

Request for Bids - Drop-Off Garbage Collection
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
SEALED BIDS ARE SOLICITED FOR THE WEEKLY DROP-OFF COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, RECYCLING, AND COMPOST FROM THE GOSHEN TOWN GARAGE AND DELIVERY TO THE ADDISON COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT
SEALED BIDS DUE FEBRUARY 22, 2023
- Mailed sealed bids to
ATTN: SELECTBOARD
Town of Goshen
50 Carlisle Hill Road, Goshen, VT 05733.
Clearly mark SEALED BID on envelope. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDF
Contract Summary
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The Town of Goshen is seeking sealed bids for the weekly collection of garbage, recycling, and food waste (compost) for the citizens of Goshen. The citizenry is expected to drop-off all such waste once a week at the Goshen Town Garage during a designated time window. The contractor shall deliver it to ACSWMD.
- Contractor assumes tipping fees to ACSWMD. Goshen has approximately 75-80 households participating.
- Standard limits for each household drop-off are 30 lbs. of garbage, recycling, and separate 5 lbs. of food compost each week. This is roughly two 13-gallon kitchen bags or one 30-gallon bag.
- The contractor will provide an employee who shall assist the citizens during the drop-off window which will be for 4 hours, one day a week, at the Goshen Town Garage.
- Contractor will collect all fees for additional garbage and compost waste.
- Contractor will provide a schedule of fees upon initial award of bid.
- Currently the collection day is Wednesday morning. The bidder will offer two options for drop-off schedule, including the day and hours. The actual window is negotiable.
- Per state law, the contractor will provide seasonal yard waste collection.
- Contractor will collect all recycling.
- The contractor will be responsible for providing any and all truck(s) and other necessary equipment.
- In the case of breakdowns or other inability to deliver the weekly service, it is the responsibility of the contractor to provide substitute service.
- The town will not be responsible for any mishaps.
- Contractor will comply with all state landfill laws.
Contracted Term
- July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Insurance
- Contractor must carry liability insurance for all aspects of the program including ancillary and peripheral damage as well as for all vehicles/trailers. The contractor shall provide a certificate of coverage with his/her bid.
Permits
- Contractor must haul all Goshen’s collected waste to ACSWMD in Middlebury.
Conditions:
- This offer is contingent upon approval by the voters of the Town of Goshen at town meeting on March 6,2023.
- The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.
- If not approved by the voters, this RFP is null and void.Goshen Annual Weight Analysis.pdf
Questions and/or clarifications will be answered in writing. In lieu of a bidders conference, questions and clarifications will be answered through email addressed to selectboard@goshenvt.org
All questions and answers will be shared with all bidders who request notification.
The selectboard may reject any or all bids.

Request for Bids - Repair of Town Hall Roof
SEALED BIDS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
The Town of Goshen is seeking bids for the repair of a leak in the Town Hall roof. Additionally, there may be flashing issues contributing to the leak around the chimney.
Please include itemized bid numbers for:
- Materials
- Labor
- Scope of Work
- Any Other Costs
If you would like to schedule a time to meet for an assessment at the Town Hall, please call (802) 345-9399 or email, selectboard@goshenvt.org.
All bids must include a copy of their contractor liability insurance.
SEALED BIDS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
Mail or Deliver to:
ATTN: GOSHEN SELECTBOARD
Goshen Town Office
50 Carlisle Hill Road, Goshen, VT 05733
MARK ENVELOPE: SEALED BID

FOR SALE by BID: 2007 4X4 Dump Truck
REQUEST FOR BIDS
SALE OF 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 Dump Truck
SEALED BIDS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
The Town of Goshen is seeking the highest bidder on the sale of
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Dump Body Truck.
Bids begin at $2,500
2007 Chevy Silverado
- Automatic Transmission (only goes in reverse)
- 8 cylinders
- 4-wheel drive – shift into
- 2 – Axles
- Aluminum dump bed
- Registerd weight of 7,517
- Fuel type: Gas
- 63,772 original miles
It was used to haul garbage and a recycling trailer as well as heavy loads for road material. The transmission is broken, will only go in reverse, not forward.
The transmission is not the original to the truck, it was replaced before.
The Town purchased the truck as used in 2014.
If you would like to schedule a time to meet to look at the truck, please call
(802) 345-9399 or email, selectboard@goshenvt.org. It is parked at the Town Office.
SEALED BIDS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
The selecboard has the authorization to reject any or all bids.
Mail or Deliver to:
ATTN: GOSHEN SELECTBOARD
Goshen Town Office
50 Carlisle Hill Road, Goshen, VT 05733
MARK ENVELOPE: SEALED BID – TRUCK

Election Openings & Important Deadlines
Petitions for Office Due – Monday, January 30th, 2023
(the Town Clerk’s Office will be opened from 3:30 pm–5 pm on that date)
Petitions for Articles Due – Thursday, January 19, 2023
Petitions are be given to the Selectboard or Town Clerk (to be forwarded to the Selectboard by 1 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Local Office Information for Candidates
Local Candidate Conset Form & Local Candidate Nominating Petition
Union School District Director Petition
Elected Officials – Term
Auditor – 3 Year
Collector of Delinquent Taxes – 1 Year
Lister – 3 Year
Moderator – 1 Year
Selectboard – 3 Year
Selectboard – Remainder of 3 Year (term expires 2024)
Trustee of Public Funds – 3 Year
1st Constable – 2 Year

Curbside Garbage, Recycling & Compost Collection
The Town of Goshen offers curbside garbage, recycling and compost collection on Wednesday’s between the times of 8 AM – 1 PM until the end of the fiscal year, ending JUNE 30TH, 2023.
AS A REMINDER:
One (1) 30-gallon trash bag per household is covered with your taxes.
Additional bags are charged at $3 per bag.
Please have garbage out by 8 am.
Questions?
Please email selectboard@goshenvt.org

NOTICE: Taxes Due
Town of Goshen Taxes Due Dates:
August 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
January 17, 2023
Questions?
Contact:
Suzanne George, Treasurer
treasurer@goshenvt.org
Goshen Community News

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