♦ Welcome ♦ Westfield Town Announcements ♦

♦ 2025 VLCT TOWN REPORT CONTEST:

Westfield’s 2024 Town Report was chosen as one of the winners of the VLCT Town Report Contest for 2025! If you haven’t already viewed the 2024 Town Report you can see it here.

 ♦ UPCOMING SELECTBOARD MEETINGS (see Meeting Minutes/Agendas)

  • A joint Selectboard meeting will be held with the Towns of Jay, Lowell, Troy and Westfield to discuss the Ambulance Service This meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at 6PM at the Town of Jay, 1036 VT Route 242. 

Additionally, the Selectboard will hold budget meetings on the following dates: 

  • November 21st at 12:30PM – To discuss the Highway Budget
  • December 12th at 1PM – To discuss the General Budget

♦ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD LAND SUBDIVISION HEARING:

The Development Review Board will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00PM at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road. An application has been submitted by David L. Villeneuve Family and Roy Marble for a five lot subdivision on Ballground Road. Approval of a subdivision is subject to Conditional Use and Site Plan Review and requires proof of access by right-of-way and a hearing by the Development Review Board. 

The completed application is available to view at the link below or in person at the Westfield Town Office, 38 School Street, Westfield, VT 05874. For more information contact the Zoning Administrator, Will Young, at westfieldzoning@gmail.com or (802) 715-3077. 

Public comments will be accepted at the Westfield Town Office or by email, townclerk@westfield.vt.gov, until 4pm on December 2nd. 

Please be advised that participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite for the right to file an appeal. 

 ♦ CAROLING ON THE COMMON:

Our annual Caroling on the Common event will be held on December 10th at 6PM. Join us for caroling, snacks and a visit from Santa!

♦ HOMETOWN HOLIDAY DECORATING CHALLENGE:

The Hometown Holiday Decorating Challenge is hosted by the Jay Focus Group and open to all residents of Westfield, Jay, Lowell, Troy and North Troy. Entry forms are due no later than December 6th, 2025. Online voting for the Grand Prize Award of $100 will take place between December 12th and December 19th. Lights and displays must remain lit between the hours of 5-9PM starting December 12th until December 25th. Prize winners will be announced on December 22nd. 

Visit http://jayfocusgp.com for entry forms and information on the judging categories. 

 

The town with the highest participation rate will display the Town Bragging Right Plaque in their town office until next years competition! Let’s get busy decorating!!

♦ TAXES WERE DUE OCTOBER 2, 2025: Click this link to view payment options on the Property Tax page. Tax bills were mailed on July 25, 2025. If you have not received yours, please contact the Town Office at 802-744-2484. 

2025 Tax Rates-Homestead: 

  • Homestead Education Tax Rate: 1.9171/per $100 assessed value +
  • Municipal Tax Rate: $0.9534/per $100 assessed value +
  • Veterans Exemption: $0.0062/per $100 assessed value =
    TOTAL HOMESTEAD: $2.8767/PER $100 ASSESSED VALUE

2025 Tax Rates-Non-Homestead: 

  • Non-Homestead Education Tax Rate: 1.9812/per $100 assessed value +
  • Municipal Tax Rate: $0.9534/per $100 assessed value +
  • Veterans Exemption: $0.0062/per $100 assessed value =
    TOTAL NON-HOMESTEAD: $2.9408/PER $100 ASSESSED VALUE

Westfield’s CLA for 2024: 62.20%.

♦ VILLAGE WASTEWATER STUDY: The next Village Wastewater Study meeting with the Consultant, AES Northeast, will be held in December 2025 at the 60% study completion mark. When the date is determined, it will be posted on the Village Wastewater Study webpage , the Westfield General Store bulletin board, the Recycling Center outside bulletin board, the Town Office bulletin board, and the large digital display sign at the Recycling Center/Town Garage.  The Selectboard may have this item on their monthly agenda (warned at locations listed above).

FAQs Village Wastewater Study

Village Wastewater Study – 30% Report

♦ TROY & AREA LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY & SENIOR MEALSITE MENU: A Big Thank You to Berry Creek Farm, and its CSA Members, for offering another season with fresh fruits and vegetables. All are welcome to enjoy the weekly meal at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road (at School Street). The meal is served at noon. A $4.00 suggested donation is appreciated.

You are welcome to order To Go Meals with pickup around 12:15. For pickup orders please call 802-744-5466 after 10 a.m. on Thursdays.

  • December 4: Juice, Chili, Salad, Corn Bread, Ginger Bread
  • December 11: Juice, Hearty Minestrone Soup, Rolls, Salad, Brownies
  • December 18: Juice, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad, Dessert by Susan M.
  • December 25: No Meal – From and To our Volunteers, Merry Christmas and have a Happy and Healthy 2026!

A special thank you to all the volunteers who generously offer their time to keep the mealsite running. It is a wonderful community program. THANK YOU!

♦ TOWN OF WESTFIELD CLASS 4 HIGHWAY AND LEGAL TRAIL ORDINANCE: The Selectboard motioned to repeal the Town of Westfield Class 4 Highway and Legal Trail Ordinance at their September Selectboard meeting, with the intention to begin work on a revised ordinance immediately.

The current ordinance repeal will go into effect on November 21st, 2025. 

To view the repealed Ordinance and the accompanying permit please click the links below. 

♦ 2025 ATV PERMITS:  The Town of Westfield is NOT REQUIRING ATV PERMITS FOR THE 2025 SEASON. Reminder: The season begins on May 15th through November 15th. Hours:  8:00 am to
9 pm. ATV’s are permitted on town maintained portions of roads only. The road map and ordinance are below.

Please remember  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

It is ILLEGAL to drive on a state highway unless it is permitted section of the VASA corridor. In Westfield, the VASA corridor runs from Kennison Road (on the Troy side) to Reservoir Road to North Hill Road to the Westfield General Store, then follows Route 100 from the store to Cemetery Road then to the Loop Road into Lowell. BE ADVISED, those who continue on Route 100 from Cemetery Road to Buck Hill Road risk being ticketed by the Sheriff or State Police. That section of Route 100 is not open to ATV travel.  

♦ ONLINE ACCESS TO LAND RECORDS: 

You can now access the Westfield land records by clicking HERE.

The cost to print a watermark free record from our online portal is $2.50 per page. You are able to pay online through a secure payment portal. We have scanned back over 40 years. For older records continue to use the indexes posted on the Land Records page and email your request with the book and page(s) to townclerk@westfield.vt.gov. We respectfully request you only email requests for older records not included in our new portal. Property owners may stop in or call the Town Clerk for assistance.

♦ PAY 2025 TAXES ONLINE: For your convenience, after-hours payments can be dropped in the secure drop box to the left of the Town Office front door.

To make online payments visit the Property Taxes page and click on the MuniciPay logo. 

  • Credit card payments–an additional 2.65% is added in addition to the regular credit card interest. *
  • e-check payments–$1.50 flat rate charge. *
  • Pay 24-hours a day online with MuniciPay. 
  • *Fees are charged by the MuniciPay clearinghouse not the Town of Westfield. 

2025 tax bills were mailed July 25, 2025. Any unpaid taxes after 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 2nd are subject to an 8% penalty plus interest.

Please contact the Tax Collector/Delinquent Tax Collector, Lisa Deslandes (802) 744-2484 if you have questions.

♦ PLAYGROUP WITH NEKCA PARENT CHILD CENTER AT THE HITCHCOCK LIBRARY:  The Hitchcock is thrilled to partner with the NEKCA Parent Child Center to offer a free playgroup for families at the library beginning Tuesday, July 2, 2024.  The group will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.   

The playgroup is open to children aged 0-6 and their caregivers and will be held in our children’s room.  Sara Guyette from NEKCA Parent Child Center will bring a snack, activity and toys.  There is no sign-up required to participate.  Any questions, please contact Sara Guyette at 802-624-0997 or at sguyette@nekcavt.org

♦ DOG LICENSES: Vermont state law requires all dogs be licensed by April 1st each year. Please check to see if your pup needs a rabies vaccination before the April 1st licensing deadline. A person who is the owner of a dog or wolf-hybrid more than six months old shall annually on or before April 1 cause it to be registered 20 V.S.A. §3581(a). You must have an up-to-date rabies vaccination to license your dog. 

Westfield Dog Licenses can be purchased Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office, 38 School Street. You may also mail your check and new rabies certificate (if required) to the address above or put it in the secure drop box to the left of the Town Clerk’s front door and your new dog license/dog tag will be mailed by USPS.

♦ Westfield Dog License fee BEFORE April 1st:
          Spayed/Neutered $11; Unaltered $15
♦ Westfield Dog License fee AFTER April 1st:
          Spayed/Neutered $13; Unaltered $19

Rabies Clinics: Tractor Supply in Derby offers a once a month clinic. Call 802-334-2944 for an appointment.
For additional information or licensing contact the Westfield Town Clerk at 744-2484.

♦ 2024 TOWN AUDIT AVAILABLE:  The 2024 Town Audit is available to view at the Town Office.  Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday thru Thursday. You can also view it online by clicking here. 

♦ NEW HOURS FOR THE HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM  BEGINNING September 6, 2025: (change marked with **)

  • Tuesday- 10 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday- 1 pm to 6 pm
  • Saturday- 10 am to 2 pm**
  • Sunday- 11 am to 3 pm

Library Director:  Jennifer Johnson
Substitute Librarian: Teka Slagle

Phone: 802-744-8258.
Email: hitchcockmemorial8258@gmail.com.
Visit the Library webpage Hitchcock Museum/Library.

♦ THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Adopted at the December 7, 2020 Selectboard meeting, this position statement in accordance with the Federal Law.

Selectboard Position Statement Regarding Americans with Disabilities Act

♦ IN NEED ?

  • Jay Area Food Shelf:  Serves Jay, Westfield, Lowell, Troy and North Troy.  Every Thursday, 9am – Noon at the old Jay Town Garage (next door to the recycling center).

♦ SELECTBOARD MEETING DAY/TIME: The Selectboard meets at 5 p.m. the third Monday each month, for their regular monthly meeting.  Meetings have been in person but you may also join via Zoom by telephone or electronic device. Login information is at the top of each agenda. Agendas and minutes can be found by visiting the Meeting Minutes/Agendas page. Contact the Town Clerk if you would like an item on the agenda.

♦ LIBRARY TRUSTEE MEETING DAY/TIME:  The Library Trustee Board meets at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Library.  All are welcome. Agendas and minutes can be found by visiting the Meeting Minutes/Agendas page.

♦ VT TAX INFORMATION: Click on this link for VT Dept. of Taxes-FAQs Tax Time.  The document includes links for VT Department of Taxes forms.  Free Tax Help for Vermonters – 2025

♦ NOTICE TO HOMEOWNERS: Homestead Declaration are to be filed each year by every Vermont resident whose property meets the definition of a homestead. A Vermont homestead is the principal dwelling and parcel of land surrounding the dwelling, owned and occupied by a resident individual as the individual’s domicile on April 1. If your homestead is leased to a tenant on April 1, you may still claim it as a homestead if it is not leased for more than 182 days in the 2021 calendar year. Vermont Tax Booklets are available at:
  • Download fillable PDF forms from the web at www.bit.ly/vttaxforms
  • Order forms by email: tax.formsrequest@vermont.gov
  • Order forms by phone at (855) 297-5600 (toll free in the U.S.) or (802) 828-2515 

Visit the Property Taxes Page for additional property tax information.

Westfield has two FREE WiFi Hotspots:
 Westfield Community Center and
the Hitchcock Museum & Library with
accessibility in the parking lots or 
inside the buildings.
No password required.

Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road

OR

Hitchcock Museum and Library, 1252 VT Route 100

 Social Media:  Like us on Facebook  facebook-logo-001@ Town of Westfield, Vermont

 Town Offices: 38 School Street, Westfield, VT 05874
Phone: (802) 744-2484 ♦ Fax: (802) 744-6224
Email:  townclerk@westfield.vt.gov or
   info@westfield.vt.gov

LaDonna Dunn ♦ Town Clerk (Notary Public)
Niki Dunn ♦ Assistant Town Clerk, Selectboard Clerk & DRB Clerk (Notary Public)
Karen Blais ♦ Backup Assistant Town Clerk (Notary Public)

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lisa Deslandes ♦ Town Treasurer, School Treasurer, Facilities Coordinator & Delinquent Tax Collector
email:  treasurer@westfield.vt.gov
Office Hours: Wednesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment

Cover photo by LaDonna Dunn: It’s winter again!!