♦ TOWN MEETING DAY INFORMATIONAL MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2022, 6 P.M. : Meeting will be held via zoom for an informational meeting on February 22 in order to answer questions concerning the vote by Australian ballot on Town Meeting Day, March 1st, 2022.
♦ WESTFIELD TOWN SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 28, 2022, 6 P.M. : Meeting will be held via google meets, online meeting.
♦ HELP WANTED: The Town of Westfield is
seeking a Recycling Attendant for the Westfield Recycling Center every Saturday morning, year-round.
Attendant hours: Saturdays 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.(recycling is open 8 a.m. – noon)
- Responsible for monitoring trash disposal and collecting trash fees.
- Monitoring recycling bins to make sure proper items are disposed of in the proper bins.
- Responsible for cleaning premises before and after recycling.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
- Good math skills and counting change required.
- Good record keeping skills.
- Must be trustworthy, reliable and on time to work.
If you have these skills and would like local employment, click here for a Job Application or stop by or call the Town Clerks office (802) 744-2484 for an application. Position available immediately.
♦ 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.
♦ Notice Re: Mealsite and Covid-19
In order to protect the health of our senior citizens, as well as our volunteer servers, the Troy and Area Lions Club, sponsors of the Westfield Mealsite Program, require that you be fully vaccinated in order to have a sit-down service. Otherwise, you are welcome to order a takeout meal and pick it up around 12:15. For pickup orders please call 744-5466 after 10 a.m. on Thursday. Until the pandemic has run its course this will remain our policy. This policy only applies to the Mealsite sit-down service, not to other activities that may be going on at the Community Center, nor to other Lions Club activities.
Thank you.
The Troy and Area Lions Club
- January 6
Juice, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cake. - January 13
Juice, Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Herbed Peas, Whole Wheat Bread, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake - January 20
Juice, Chicken Thighs, Roasted Potatoes, Kale Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookies - January 27
Juice, Baked Ziti, Mixed Vegetable Salad, Italian Bread, Spumoni.
♦ TOWN OF WESTFIELD HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT:
The Town of Westfield produced a Housing Needs Assessment. The assessment inventories existing housing conditions and explores housing needs now and in the future. Specifically, we examined redevelopment ideas at the Scenic View site, the 25-unit residential care home that closed in 2018. A public presentation was held on January 12th at 6 p.m.
- Click on this link to view the Housing Needs Assessment video presentation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LV1qwyrFyvw.
This project is funded by a Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development Municipal Planning Grant and is being produced by Camoin 310, an economic and community development consulting firm.
♦ 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
♦ HITCHCOCK MUSEUM & MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND THE TOWN OFFICES ARE OPEN REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS:
The Hitchcock Museum & Memorial Library is open with social distancing, masks, and cleaning protocols in place. Winter hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Town Clerk’s office is open to the public, Monday – Thursday 8 am to 4 pm. The vault is still by appointment only. Please call the office at 744-2484 to make an appointment.
The Recycling Center is open every Saturday, 8 a.m. until Noon. Masks and social distancing are recommended.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work through this challenging pandemic. Please check this website frequently and Like Us on Facebook for updates.
Be well and stay safe.
♦ 2021 ATV PERMITS: The Town of Westfield is NOT REQUIRING ATV PERMITS FOR THE 2021 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.
♦ 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.
♦ DOG LICENSES: Dog licenses are due by April 1st each year. All dogs 6 months of age or older are required by Vermont State Statue to be licensed. Proof of rabies certificate is required for licensing. License fee on or before April 1: Spayed/Neutered $9 , Unspayed or unneutered, $13. License fee after May 15th: Spayed/Neutered $11 , Unspayed or Unneutered $17.
Dog licenses are issued at the Town Clerk’s office, 38 School Street, Monday through Thursday 8 to 4. For more information, please call 744-2484.
♦ 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 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 in Zoom by telephone or electronic device. Login information is at the top of each agenda. Agendas and minutes can be found by clicking here to visit the Meeting Minutes/Agendas page. 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.
- 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
Karen Blais & Heather Johnson ♦ Assistant Town Clerks
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lisa Deslandes ♦ Treasurer
Office Hours: Wednesday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment
Cover photo by LaDonna Dunn: The stillness of winter in the Westfield Village.
