TOWN GOVERNMENT

Form of government: City manager appointed by an elected mayor and city council.

Name and title of highest elected official: Charles Karparis, mayor of Montpelier

Size of 2001-2002 fiscal year municipal budget: $6,840,302

Police emergency: 911

Fire emergency: 911

Ambulance: 911

Nearest hospital: Central Vermont Hospital, Fisher Road, Berlin, VT 05641. Tel: (802) 371-4100

Montpelier is 45 minutes by car from the Burlington International Airport and is served by one major state road: U.S. 2. It is also served by exit 8 on Interstate 89.

Bus service: Central Vermont Transportation Agency

Nearest rail service: Amtrak, Montpelier Junction

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Main Street. 223-3338

UTILITIES

Electric: Green Mountain Power Corp. or the Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Water: Montpelier Water Department. Also, some private wells.

Natural gas: none

Cable: Adelphia Cable

Recycling: The city is a member of the Central Vermont Solid Waste District. Residents may use the Montpelier Transfer Station, East Montpelier Road. Also, private haulers.

Trash Disposal: Residents may use the Montpelier Transfer Station, East Montpelier Road. Also, private haulers.