♦ CHANGE OF APPRAISAL NOTICES: The Change of Appraisal mailing went out to all property owners the week of May 11th. To view the new assessment details about your property visit www.nemrc.info/westfield. Click the links below for Frequently Asked Questions and to view a Common Level of Appraisal graph.
Change of Appraisal Notice & Grievance Appeal Form
Westfield Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) Graph
- Informal Pre-Grievance Hearings will be held remotely on Thursday, May 21st and Friday, May 22 from 10 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Formal Grievance Hearings will be held remotely on Friday, May 29th from
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 30th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Town hired professional appraisers, NEMRC, to conduct the town wide reappraisal. They will be scheduling the grievance hearings. You may contact NEMRC at 802-321-8025 to schedule an appointment. The pre-grievance is an informal discussion to go over changes, questions, and information that the parcel owner wants to discuss. Each remote meeting will be 15 minutes. If there are questions about your property it is recommended to schedule an informal pre-grievance hearing before requesting a formal grievance. Most issues can be resolved.
If you need additional assistance, contact the Board of Listers at 802-744-2484.
Listers: Danny Young (Chair); Sue Scott; and Scott Dunn
♦ 2020 ATV PERMITS: The Town of Westfield is NOT REQUIRING ATV PERMITS FOR THE 2020 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.
ATV Ordinance Adopted 4-15-19 to become law 6-14-19
♦ PLEASE NOTE:
WESTFIELD TOWN CHANGES
DUE TO COVID-19
- RECYCLING CENTER: The Recycling Center will reopen on Saturday,
May 2nd from 8 a.m. until noon. Come with your masks and gloves and PLEASE adhere to the 6′ social distancing practice. Exact change is requested for trash fees. You must sort your own recyclables to minimize exposure to everyone. The number of people inside the Recycling Center will be monitored by the attendant to ensure 6′ social distancing. All communities may utilize the recycling center and trash services. - TRASH: Trash is accepted on Saturdays ONLY 8 a.m. to Noon. Camera surveillance is operational. Exact change is appreciated.
- Trash Fees
White bag $1.50
30 gallon $3.00
50 gallon $4.00
- Trash Fees
- STEEL BIN: You may continue to bring steel and place it in the steel bin at no charge.
- PLAYGROUND AND TENNIS/BASKETBALL AREAS CLOSED: For everyone’s safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the playground and tennis/basketball recreation areas are closed to the public until further notice.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please contact us if you have questions.
Westfield Selectboard: Yves Daigle, Jacques Couture & Anne Lazor
April 3, 2020
♦ WESTFIELD TOWN OFFICE & HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: In response to mitigation efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Westfield Town Office and the Library are closed to the public until further notice. Operations are up and running behind the scenes, but in-person transactions have ceased until the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order is lifted.
Town business can be conducted via phone (744-2484), email (townofwestfield@comcast.net), fax (744-6224) or on Facebook messenger at Town of Westfield, Vermont.
- FREE wifi is available in the parking lots at the Library and the Westfield Community Center. No password is needed.
If you need a Westfield tax bill, please call the office and leave a message or email your request to townofwestfield@comcast.net.
All requests will be responded to as soon as possible during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work through this ever-evolving set of circumstances and please be sure to check the website frequently or like us on Facebook at Town of Westfield, Vermont for up to the minute changes.
♦ 2020 DOG LICENSES: Unfortunately, this years Rabies Clinic has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The Selectboard voted to waive late fees for dog licenses until July 1st due to the current circumstances. Dog licenses can be renewed by USPS or by dropping payments and new rabies vaccination certificates (if applicable) in the secure drop box to the left of the front door at the Town Clerk’s office, 38 School Street. Instructions are posted on the drop box. 2020 renewed dog tags will be sent via USPS.
Many veterinarians are taking appointments for vaccinations and coming to the car to get your pet for their appointment. Please call a local veterinarian if your dog needs a rabies vaccination to be licensed. Dog licensing is still required per Vermont state law and will be enforced. The late fee waiver was put in place to allow people needing to get a vet appointment adequate time to do so in light of the rabies clinic cancellations.
- Westfield Dog License fee BEFORE July 1st:
Spayed/Neutered $9; Unaltered $13 - Westfield Dog License fee AFTER July 1st:
Spayed/Neutered $11; Unaltered $17
♦ TROY & AREA LIONS CLUB MEALSITE. CURBSIDE SERVICE ONLY:
Starts at 11:45am while food lasts. Stay in your vehicle. PLEASE wear a mask. $3.00 suggested donation per person. All ages welcome, EXACT change please. Menu subject to change.
- May 28: Pulled chicken, Baked beans, Coleslaw, Dessert.
- June 4: Chicken Cacciatore, Green Beans, Roll, Rhubarb cake.
- June 11: Ham, Cheese, Noodle Casserole, Broccoli, Roll, Dessert.
- June 18: Baked Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Roll, Cookie.
If you have questions, please call 744-2484. Be well and we hope to see you soon.
♦ IN NEED ?
- Jay Area Food Shelf: Serves Jay, Westfield, Lowell, Troy and North Troy. Every Thursday, 9am – Noon at the Jay Town Hall.
- Need a Mask? Email jayfocusgp@gmail.com
- Free Books. Jay Town Hall porch. M, T, Th 7 am-4 pm. Wednesday 7 am – Noon. Inside Westfield Town clerk office and inside Lowell Town Hall, Mon-Thurs 8 am – 4 pm.
- Jay Area Food Shelf / Free Summer Clothing & Books. Saturday June 6 – 9 am to 1 pm. Rain date June 13, outdoors in front of Jay Town Hall. Rules: One way in & out, must wear masks. Hand sanitizer & Gloves available. 6 feet physical distancing.
♦ 2019 TOWN REPORTS AVAILABLE: Stop by the Town Clerk’s office, the Westfield General Store or the Westfield Post Office to pick up a copy of the new Town Report or click on this link to view an electronic version.
Westfield Town/School Report 2019
♦ UPCOMING 2020 ELECTIONS: Elections are held at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road. Polling hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- August 11: Primary Election Day
- November 3: General Election
♦ HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: Town officials, in conjunction with the towns Regional Planning Board, Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA), recently began work on an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. We are seeking input through a community survey. Paper copies of the survey are available at the Town Clerks office, at Town Meeting or the online survey may be completed by clicking this link: http://www.nvda.net/westfield
Your input will help us insure we mitigate potential hazards in our community. If you wish to participate on the committee, please contact a Selectboard Member (Yves Daigle, Jacques Couture or Anne Lazor) or the Town Clerk’s office at 744-2484.
Westfield Hazard Mitigation Informational Flyer
♦ VILLAGE CENTER DESIGNATION:
The Town of Westfield was recently awarded Village Center Designation by the Department of Housing and Community Development. For full details click on this Press Release Link-Westfield Village Center Designation 9-2019
♦ TAFT BROOK ROAD NOW DEAD END ROAD:
Click here to view the Selectboard resolution
♦ SELECTBOARD CHANGE OF MEETING DAY/TIME: The Selectboard will now meet the third Monday each month for their regular monthly meeting (previously the second Monday). The time has also changed from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the Town Clerk if you would like an item on the agenda.
♦ 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.
♦ 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 2019 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
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at Town of Westfield, Vermont
Town Offices: 38 School Street, Westfield, VT 05874
Phone: (802) 744-2484 ♦ Fax: (802) 744-6224
Email: townofwestfield@comcast.net
LaDonna Dunn ♦ Town Clerk
Heather Johnson & Karen Blais, Connie LaPlume (alternate)
♦ Assistant Town Clerks
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mary Lou Jacobs ♦ Treasurer
Office Hours: Wednesday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment
Cover photo by LaDonna Dunn: Spring Surprises