Lyndon Commission Explores EV Charging Initiative, Electric Bookmobile Proposal and Parking Space Conversion

LYNDON — At a recent Planning Commission meeting held on March 12, Chair Holly Taylor welcomed Bryn Hoffman, director of the Cobleigh Public Library, to discuss an electric vehicle (EV) charging initiative. Hoffman proposed installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station on a pole next to the library at the corner of Main Street and Depot Street. The library is also considering the purchase of an electric bookmobile as its current vehicle approaches the end of its life cycle. This charging station would allow the new bookmobile to be powered while providing Lyndon with its first public charging station for personal vehicles. The proposed project is expected to generate revenue for the library through the charging station. However, it would require converting the handicapped parking space closest to the pole into a charging and short-term pick-up/drop-off area.