♦ Welcome ♦ Westfield Town Announcements ♦

♦ UPCOMING SELECTBOARD MEETINGS (see Meeting Minutes/Agendas)

  • The next regular monthly Selectboard meeting is Tuesday, September 22nd at 5 PM at the Westfield Town Office, 38 School Street. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THIS MEETING!

♦ TOWN SURVEY:

To help the Planning Commission update the Westfield Town Plan for 2027, please take the time to participate in this short survey. This will help let the Planning Commission know what you want to see for the future of Westfield! Surveys should be completed by September 1st. If you would like a paper copy of the survey you can pick one up at the Town Office, Library or Recycling Center. Paper copies can be returned to the Town Office during business hours or after hours by placing in the drop box to the left of the front door. 

Click Here to Take the Town Survey!

♦ LIBRARY KIDS PROGRAM:

The Hitchcock Memorial Museum & Library is taking sign-ups for their Storykeepers: Explorers II Program. FREE Program! Available for kids ages 6-14. Explore what life was like for our ancestors. Email hitchcockmemorial8258@gmail.com or call (802) 744-8258 with questions or to sign up!

RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 10TH! Sign up now!

Click here to see more information about this program. 

♦ 2026 PROPERTY TAXES DUE OCTOBER 1, 2026 (the first Thursday of October, each year): Per state statute, tax bills were mailed to property owners of record as of April 1st. Tax bills were mailed July 23, 2026. Taxes are due by 4 PM on October 1st at the Town Office, 38 School Street., Westfield, VT 05874. See the ♦ Property Taxes page for payment options. Postmarks are not accepted as timely payments. 

2026 Tax Rates-Homestead: 

  • Homestead Education Tax Rate: 1.9436/per $100 assessed value +
  • Municipal Tax Rate: $1.1088/per $100 assessed value +
  • Veterans Exemption: $0.0062/per $100 assessed value =
         TOTAL HOMESTEAD: $3.0586/PER $100 ASSESSED VALUE

2026 Tax Rates-Non-Homestead: 

  • Non-Homestead Education Tax Rate: 2.1241/per $100 assessed value +
  • Municipal Tax Rate: $1.1088/per $100 assessed value +
  • Veterans Exemption: $0.0062/per $100 assessed value =
         TOTAL NON-HOMESTEAD: $3.2391/PER $100 ASSESSED VALUE

  • Westfield’s 2026 Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) including Statewide Adjustment: 77.35%
  • Westfield’s 2026 Coefficient of Dispersion (COD): 28.38% 
♦ PAY 2026 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. 

2026 tax bills were mailed July 23, 2026. Any unpaid taxes after 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st 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.

♦ PLAYGROUND & RECREATIONAL AREA FUNDRAISER:

The Westfield playground and recreational area is in need of some updates!

The playground equipment is in need of having some parts replaced and a fresh covering of mulch. The tennis/pickleball courts need to be sealed and we will likely need to replace the pickleball nets in the next year or two. 

If you would like to help us raise the funds for these projects consider bringing your returnable cans/bottles to the Recycling Center on Saturday mornings. All the proceeds from returning these cans/bottles will go toward these playground/recreational area upgrades.

♦ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:

The Planning Commission will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, August 24th at 4PM at the Westfield Community  Center, 59 North Hill Road. The agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date. 

♦ NEW!! HOURS FOR THE HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM:

  • Tuesday- 10 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday- 12 pm to 6 pm
  • Saturday- 10 am to 4 pm

Library Director:  Jen Linck
Assistant Library Director: Teka Slagle

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

♦ VILLAGE WASTEWATER STUDY: The next Village Wastewater Study meeting with the Consultant, AES Northeast, was held on April 23rd, 2026 at 6PM at the Westfield Community Center, 59 North Hill. The purpose of this public meeting is to review the 90% complete Preliminary Engineering Report, including the recommended wastewater solution, project conclusions, and estimated costs. The meeting will provide an opportunity for community members to learn about the proposed project and offer feedback before the report is finalized.

The agenda, minutes and recording will be posted on the Village Wastewater Study webpage when available.  

 

Village Wastewater Study 90% Completion Public Meeting Agenda 4-23-26

90% Progress Meeting Approved Minutes April 23rd, 2026

YouTube Video – April 23rd, 2026 Meeting

FAQs Village Wastewater Study

Village Wastewater Study – 30% Report

Village Wastewater Study – 60% Report

♦ BROWSE OUR LIBRARY CATALOG: https://www.libib.com/u/hitchcockmemorialvt

♦ 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 6: Juice, Pulled Pork on a Roll, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Chocolate Cake
  • August 13: Juice, BBQ Beef, Rolls, Potato Salad, Green Salad, Strawberry Cupcakes
  • August 20: NO MEAL – Summer Vacation for our Volunteers
  • August 27: Juice, Baked Chicken with Parmesan Garlic Basil, Berry Creek Farm Vegetables, Rolls, Dessert by Sue M. 

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

♦ 2026 ATV PERMITS:  The Town of Westfield is NOT REQUIRING ATV PERMITS FOR THE 2026 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.

♦ 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.  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

UNLICENSED DOGS ARE SUBJECT TO A $100 FINE PER THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS AND WOLF-HYBRIDS. 
 
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.

♦ 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 first Thursday 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

Niki Dunn ♦ Town Clerk, Selectboard Clerk & DRB Clerk (Notary Public)
LaDonna Dunn ♦ 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: Tuesday & Wednesday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and by appointment

Cover photo by LaDonna Dunn: Westfield Town Offices.