Montpelier Senior Activity Center

09/21/2026

Now Hiring: Temporary Program & Office Support Assistant!

The Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) and Montpelier Meals on Wheels are looking for a friendly, organized individual to join their team as a Temporary Program & Office Support Assistant!

If you love supporting vital community programs, working with older adults, and keeping daily operations running smoothly, this is a fantastic opportunity.

📌 Position Details:
Rate of Pay: $25.00 / hour

Department: Montpelier Senior Activities Center & Meals on Wheels

Status: Temporary, Non-Exempt

✨ What You'll Do:
✅Provide warm customer service to participants, volunteers, and visitors.
✅Assist with day-to-day office tasks, data entry, and recordkeeping.
✅Support Montpelier Meals on Wheels operations and meal service coordination.
✅Help coordinate volunteers and assist with Senior Center programs.

📝 How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference in our community? Reach out to [email protected] to get the full job description and submit your application today!

09/01/2026

The September edition of MSAC's monthly newsletter, "The Active Times", is out now! Grab a copy at MSAC or click the following link to read online: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=6988

08/20/2026

🚧 **UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Main Street Traffic Cabinet Installation** 🚧

Starting Monday, August 24, LaFaso Electric will begin conduit installation work along Main Street (extending from the Fire Station to City Center, parallel to parking areas).

Here is what you need to know:

🚫 PARKING RESTRICTIONS: No on-street parking will be permitted on Main Street between State Street and Pitkin Court while work is underway.

🚦 TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Expect altered traffic flow at the Main St & State St intersection. Flaggers will be on-site to help maintain safe traffic flow.

🛍️ LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN: Access to local shops will NOT be obstructed. Please continue to visit and support our downtown businesses while construction is ongoing!

🗓️ Timeline: Work is expected to wrap up by the end of next week (weather and subsurface conditions permitting). A brief power transfer will occur the following week with minimal impact.

📲 Stay Updated: Sign up for email/text alerts on this project at https://www.montpelier-vt.org/list.aspx

❓ Questions? Contact the Department of Public Works at 802-223-9508.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we improve our city infrastructure! 🛠️

08/14/2026

Join our team! Now hiring: Senior Accountant - Finance Department

The City of Montpelier is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a central role in maintaining the city's financial integrity — from managing the annual audit process to overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate, transparent financial records.

Compensation is $80,000 – $85,000 annually, based on qualifications.

View the full job description and learn how to apply on our website here: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Senior-Accountant-96

08/14/2026

UPDATE: 12:35 PM - Water service has been restored! Thank you for your patience and understanding while crews completed this project!

UPCOMING WATER SHUTDOWN: Elm, State, and Cliff Street Area
Monday, August 17, 2026

The City of Montpelier Department of Public Works (DPW) has scheduled a water shutdown beginning at 9:00 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026, for the following addresses and neighborhoods: 0-63 Elm Street, 41-45 State Street, 65 State Street, and the entire Cliff Street neighborhood, which includes Court Street, Greenwood Terrace, Witt Place, Hillside Avenue, Course Street, and Cliff Street. This shutdown is necessary because the contractor will be capping the last water main interconnection. Water service will remain shut down until approximately 4:00 PM Wednesday.

The City of Montpelier will send an update when water service has been restored. Please reach out to the Department of Public Works at 802-223-9508 with questions or concerns.

The City sends emergency alerts and water notices using the VT-Alert system through the State of Vermont. If you are not already registered for VT-Alert, please do so here and check the box to receive updates to the Montpelier group: https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert

07/26/2026

9:30 PM Update: BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED: Water samples for Elm Street and Marvin Street have tested clean. The Boil Water Notice for these remaining areas is now being lifted. Thank you for your patience while crews responded to these emergency water service repairs.

07/24/2026

1:24 PM Update: BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED:
Water samples sent to our lab in Williston have tested clean. The CITY-WIDE Boil Water Notice is being lifted except for the following streets:
• Elm St. from Court St. to Spring St.
• Marvin St. from Bingham St. to Hubbard St.
A second set of samples are being taken for those streets, and a second boil water end notice will be issued once we receive those results

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Update: Friday, July 24, 2026
⚠️ CITY-WIDE BOIL WATER NOTICE IN EFFECT
Water samples were taken throughout the City yesterday following the water main repair on Elm Street, and we anticipate receiving results later this afternoon. If water sample results do not test positive for coliform bacteria, the City will be able to lift the boil water order in all locations except for Elm Street between Court Street and Spring Street, and Marvin Street between Bingham Street and Hubbard Street. These portions of Elm Street and Marvin Street both had additional water main breaks yesterday and require additional water quality sampling, which is being performed this morning. The results in these locations are not expected to be received until Monday.

The City will send a City-wide VT-Alert when the boil water notice is lifted. If you are not already registered for VT-Alert, please do so here and check the box to receive updates to the Montpelier group: https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert Learn more about what to do after a boil water notice is lifted on our website here: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/1450/What-To-Do-After-A-Boil-Water-Notice-Has

🚧Elm Street remains closed between Spring Street and Court Street, with residential access only.
Contact Information

❓If you have questions or concerns, please contact us:
• Department of Public Works (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): 802-223-9508
• Montpelier Dispatch (After Hours / Emergency): 802-223-3445

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as our crews work safely to complete these emergency repairs.

07/23/2026

Water at MSAC is NOT part of the Boil Water Notice! You may use the water at 58 Barre Street as normal.

⚠️ CITY-WIDE BOIL WATER NOTICE IN EFFECT
Due to a major water main break on Elm Street, a City-Wide Boil Water Notice is in effect for all Montpelier public water customers until further notice.

Who is Affected?
EVERYONE on the city water system EXCEPT properties located on the following street segments:
• Main Street: From the Roundabout to Route 2
• State Street: From Main Street to Bailey Avenue
• Barre Street: From Main Street to Pioneer Street
If you are not located on one of the three exempted street segments above, you must boil your water before drinking or cooking.

While the Boil Water Notice is in Effect:
Bring all tap water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute and let it cool before using it for drinking or making ice, brushing teeth, preparing or cooking food. Water is safe for showering or bathing, but avoid swallowing any water.

🚧 Elm Street Road Closure:
Elm Street is closed between Spring St. and Court St. while crews are working on emergency water main repairs. Please seek alternate routes and avoid the area to keep space clear for crews to work safely.

What Happened:
During planned upgrades to move water lines from an older pipe to a newer main on Elm St., a valve separated from a pipe connection. This created a large, 6-inch leak that caused a rapid drop in water pressure across much of the city.

Next Steps & How the Notice Will Be Lifted:
Water samples must be collected and sent to a certified lab to test for bacteria (coliform). We will issue an update as soon as passing lab results are received and the notice is officially lifted. Once the notice is lifted, run your cold water tap for 5 to 10 minutes on all indoor and outdoor faucets, showers, and ice dispensers to clear any discolored or stagnant water from your home's plumbing.

If you have questions or concerns, please call DPW (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): 802-223-9508, or Montpelier Dispatch (After Hours / Emergency): 802-223-3445
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as our crews work safely to complete these emergency repairs.

07/07/2026

Today the Trash Tramps took new MSAC Director, Shannon Carchidi, out, along with her son Jaxson. A great time was had while also cleaning up!