♦ CAROLING ON THE COMMON ♦
Our annual Caroling on the Common celebration will be held Thursday, December 12th at 6:00pm on the Westfield Common and will include hot beverages, cookies and a special visit from Santa!
♦ HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ♦
The Library will be holding a Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 15th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. There will be snacks, door prizes and a visit from Cooper the therapy dog!
♦ UPCOMING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD HEARING:
CONTINUANCE OF THE EASTMAN/ROUSSEAU DRB HEARING: All documents are available for public viewing at the Town Clerks Office. The Development Review Board will be holding a Continuance Hearing on December 3rd, 2024 at 6pm at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill Road (at School Street). The Board will consider the following:
- An application by Cyrus Eastman & Anastasia Rousseau for a Change of Use to a single-family dwelling at 922 Crawford Trail. Before approval of the Change of Use may be granted the applicants must obtain Access by Right-of-Way. The property is in the Rural/Ag district. Access by Right-of-Way is subject to Conditional Use Review and requires a hearing by the Development Review Board.
- Please be advised that participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite for the right to file an appeal.
- A link and phone number to join the Zoom meeting will be posted on the Town of Westfield’s website (westfield.vt.gov) the day of the hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk by 4 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
- DRB Hearing Minutes – Eastman/Rousseau Continuance Hearing Dec 3, 2024
- DRB Continuance Agenda-12-3-24-Eastman-Rousseau and Minutes from 11-12-24
- Eastman/Rousseau Zoning Application: Zoning Application 2024-19
- Eastman/ Rousseau Hearing Agenda
- Eastman/ Rousseau – Statute 702 & Map of Right of Way
- Eastman/ Rousseau Public Comment
♦ 2024 IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION:
♦ 2024 TAX BILLS DUE OCTOBER 3RD: The Selectboard set the 2024 municipal tax rate at their regular monthly meeting, July 15, 2024. Tax bills were mailed on July 22, 2024. If you have not received yours, please contact the Town Office at 802-744-2484.
2024 Tax Rates-Homestead:
- Homestead Education Tax Rate: 1.7435/per $100 assessed value +
- Municipal Tax Rate: $0.8925/per $100 assessed value +
- Veterans Exemption: $0.0049/per $100 assessed value =
TOTAL HOMESTEAD: $2.6409/PER $100 ASSESSED VALUE
2024 Tax Rates-Non-Homestead:
- Non-Homestead Education Tax Rate: 1.9073/per $100 assessed value +
- Municipal Tax Rate: $0.8925/per $100 assessed value +
- Veterans Exemption: $0.0049/per $100 assessed value =
TOTAL NON-HOMESTEAD: $2.8047/PER $100 ASSESSED VALUE
Westfield’s CLA for 2024: 72.93%.
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.
2024 tax bills were mailed July 22, 2024. Any unpaid taxes after 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 3rd 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.
♦ 2024 ATV PERMITS: The Town of Westfield is NOT REQUIRING ATV PERMITS FOR THE 2024 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.
REMINDER: 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 part of the VASA corridor.
♦ 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 License fee BEFORE April 1st:
Rabies Clinics: Tractor Supply in Derby offers a once a month clinic. Call 802-334-2944 for details.
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 5: Juice, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Coleslaw, Rolls, Dessert by Sue M.
- December 12: Juice, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad, Chocolate Chip Cake
- December 19: Juice, Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, Garden Salad, Rolls with Butter, Dessert by Jennifer
- December 26: From and To Our Volunteers, Have a Happy and Healthy 2025
♦ 2023 TOWN AUDIT AVAILABLE: The 2023 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 JULY 2, 2024:
- Tuesday- 10 am to 3 pm.
- Thursday- 2 pm to 7 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.
♦ PROPOSED WESTFIELD VILLAGE WASTEWATER PROJECT:
About This Project
Issuing this Request For Qualifications is the first step for Westfield to explore and evaluate options for a village wastewater system. This project will include public outreach and information meeting(s) to seek community input, answer questions, and present findings.
The requested engineering services are 100% paid with guaranteed funds specifically for municipal wastewater assessment projects. Westfield’s assessment project does not commit the town to a construction/implementation project.
A project timeline will be available soon after the Town contracts with an engineering firm.
Please check the town website for project updates. Thank you for your interest in the village wastewater assessment.
♦ 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 Jay Town Garage. (new location as of September 28, 2024)
- 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.
♦ 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 Dennis Vincent) or the Town Clerk’s office at 744-2484.
Westfield Hazard Mitigation Informational Flyer
♦ 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.
- 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.
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Westfield Community Center and
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Town Offices: 38 School Street, Westfield, VT 05874
Phone: (802) 744-2484 ♦ Fax: (802) 744-6224
Email: townofwestfield@comcast.net
LaDonna Dunn ♦ Town Clerk (Notary Public)
Karen Blais ♦ Assistant Town Clerk (Notary Public)
Niki Dunn ♦ Assistant Town Clerk & Selectboard Clerk (Notary Public)
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lisa Deslandes ♦ Town Treasurer, School Treasurer & Delinquent Tax Collector
Office Hours: Wednesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment