♦ Welcome ♦ Westfield Town Announcements ♦

♦ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING:

The Development Review Board will meet on September 2, 2025 at 6PM at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road, to consider the following:

An application by Vermont Peak Properties, LLC for a Change of Use to a single family dwelling at 232 Forest Haven Road. 

The completed application as well as the Public Hearing Notice can be found at the links below and are available to be viewed at the Town Office, 38 School Street. Written comments must be received at the Town Office by 4PM on September 2nd, 2025 to be admissible at the hearing. 

A Zoom link and phone number will be posted here prior to the meeting if you would like to join but are not able to do so in person. 

♦ BOARD OF CIVIL AUTHORITY MEETING:

The Board of Civil Authority will meet at the Westfield Town Office on Wednesday, August 27th at 5PM. This is for the Biennial Purge of the Checklist.

♦ UPCOMING SELECTBOARD MEETINGS:

The Selectboard will be meeting August 25th at 5PM at the Westfield Town Office for a work session on the Class 4 Highway and Legal Trail Ordinance. 

The September Selectboard Meeting will be moved from the normal 3rd Monday of the month to September 22nd at 5PM at the Westfield Town Office due to staff training. 

♦ NVDA ACT 181 PRESENTATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION:

Liam Abbate gave a presentation at the July 7th, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission regarding ACT 181. The following materials were part of his presentation. Please submit any input to Liam Abbate from NVDA by August 31st, 2025. 

Liam Abbate –
Email: labbate@nvda.net
Phone: (802) 227-2768

♦ VILLAGE WASTEWATER STUDY:

♦ TOWN OF WESTFIELD CLASS 4 HIGHWAY AND LEGAL TRAIL ORDINANCE:

The Selectboard motioned to return the Town of Westfield Class 4 Highway and Legal Trail Ordinance to the work group to make changes at the Selectboard meeting on July 21st, 2025. The date for the next meeting to work on this will be posted here once it is set. The Selectboard welcomes input on this matter from anyone who wishes to attend. A Zoom link will be posted closer to the meeting date for anyone who would like to attend but cannot do so in person. 

To view the 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.  

♦ NEW 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.

♦ 2025 IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION:

♦ 2025 TAX BILLS DUE OCTOBER 2ND: The Selectboard set the 2025 municipal tax rate at their regular monthly meeting, July 21, 2025. 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%.

♦ 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 details.
For additional information about the Rabies Clinic or licensing contact the Westfield Town Clerk at 744-2484.
♦ 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.

  • August 7:  Juice, Deviled Pork Chops, New Potatoes, Carrots and Beans and Dessert by Jennifer
  • August 14:  Juice, Turkey Tetrazzini, Garden Salad, and Blueberry Cobbler
  • August 21:  Juice, Pork Roast, Macaroni Salad, Veggie from Berry Creek, Rolls, and Red Currant Shortbread Crumble
  • August 28:  Juice, Beef Stripes in Red Wine Sauce, Oven-Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, and Berry Creek Melon Melange with Ice Cream

♦ 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.

♦ NEW HOURS FOR THE HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM  BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 2025: (change marked with **)

  • Tuesday- 10 am to 3 pm.  
  • Thursday- 1 pm to 6 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).
  • 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.

♦ 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

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 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: Westfield Town Office