Budget & taxes in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
847 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most budget & taxes activity
- Hartford, VT (118)
- South Burlington, VT (79)
- Essex County, VT (79)
- Ludlow, VT (77)
- Winooski, VT (77)
- Georgia, VT (75)
- Windsor County, VT (65)
- Highgate, VT (59)
- Newbury, VT (54)
- Charlotte, VT (52)
- Jericho, VT (31)
- Bennington County, VT (21)
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West Hartford Library Trustees to review budget, policies, and pay requests
The West Hartford Library Trustees are meeting to approve the treasurer's report, discuss the town budget presentation, and address various operational items including water payment, policy drafts, a memorandum of understanding, pay increase requests, and a debit card request. The agenda also includes a farmer's…
City Council to vote on quality-of-life ordinance updates and new contracts
The South Burlington City Council will hold public hearings and votes on updates to city ordinances addressing unmet social needs and electric mobility devices. They will also consider approving contracts for DPW site improvements, a fire truck, and a service coordinator with Howard Center, plus liquor license…
Essex County Cemetery Commission to review FY27 budget and cemetery maintenance
The Essex Town Cemetery Commission will meet on September 9, 2026, to discuss the FY27 budget, review August minutes, and hear the Sexton’s report on cemetery operations. The meeting will also cover volunteer activities, tree removal plans, and preliminary FY28 budget discussions.
Selectboard to discuss wastewater, road salt, arena contract
The Highgate Selectboard is holding its regular meeting with updates from town officials and several discussion items. Key topics include the wastewater project, a temporary fix for Platt Road, the road salt budget, a contract with Livebarn for the Highgate Arena, and a cell tower lease extension. The board may also…
CESA board reviews draft bylaws and partnership options
The Champlain Valley North (CESA) Board of Directors is meeting to review and discuss draft bylaws, explore a partnership with the Champlain Valley Education Development Center (CVEDC) for fiscal and operational support, and outline next steps for CESA operations. The board will also approve minutes from the August 3…
Highgate library trustees to review budget, warrants, and events
The Highgate Library and Community Center trustees are meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and warrants, reviewing the budget, and hearing reports from the treasurer and director. They will also discuss old business items like the Story Walk and Craft Fair, and new business including…
Water Commission reviews Thompson Ave. water line project and billing issues
The Village of Ludlow Water Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, to review department reports and financial documents. The body will discuss specific billing adjustments for residents at 15 Gill Terrace and 10 Twine Hill. Additionally, the commission will review and potentially approve the…
Hartford Board of Abatement hears three tax abatement requests
The Hartford Board of Abatement will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2026, to consider three tax abatement requests. Applicants or their representatives will present evidence, and the board will deliberate and decide on each request. If an applicant cannot appear, the request will be decided based on submitted…
Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances Aug. 26
The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on August 26, 2026, at Town Hall to hear grievances from property owners who are appealing the action of the Board of Listers. Five appellants are scheduled, each with a designated time. The hearings will continue until all aggrieved parties who filed timely…
Select Board to review draft policy for local option tax revenue spending
The Bennington Select Board will review a draft revenue expenditure policy for the local option tax, discuss a Downtown Vibrancy Fund grant application from Better Bennington Corporation, and consider a consolidated forgivable loan for South End waterline extensions. The board will also address Energy Committee…
Mobbs Farm Committee to review budget, trail signs, rainwater proposal
The Mobbs Farm Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including approving July minutes, recruiting new members, and reviewing the budget. They will also consider a proposal from Tom Baribault to set up rainwater storage at DawgHaus, and update trail signage names and map files.
Board to consider letter supporting NISP canal diversion improvements
The Windsor Town Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items such as approving minutes, appointments, and bills. The main action item is a motion to send a letter of support to the Bureau of Reclamation for the NISP Enterprise Glade Inlet Canal Diversion Improvements. The board will also receive reports on…
Selectboard to consider contracts for municipal complex and IT upgrade
The Essex Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM. They will consider authorizing the Town Manager to execute contracts for engineering services for the new municipal complex at 80 & 90 Upper Main St. and for a sole source IT infrastructure upgrade. The board will also discuss budget…
Library trustees to review policy drafts, pay raises, and sign repainting
The West Hartford Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the July minutes and treasurer's report, and to discuss new business including computer maintenance. Under old business, they will review draft policies on privacy, unattended children, computer use, behavior, photography, and donations, as well as a…
Selectboard to consider tax late fee policy, tech policy, and appointments
The Jericho Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2026, covering a range of administrative and policy items. Actions include appointing two committee members, considering an adjustment to the property tax late payment policy, and reviewing a technology use and information security policy. The board…
Selectboard to consider $31,508 engine rebuild for fire truck
The Hartford Selectboard will consider authorizing an in-frame motor rebuild for the 2006 fire engine at Station 2, with a quoted cost of $31,508.06 from Reed Truck Service. They will also discuss awarding a contract for an organizational assessment and finalize budget guidance for fiscal year 2028. The meeting…
Finance Commission to discuss Comprehensive Plan open house
The Winooski Finance Commission is meeting to handle routine business including public comment, approving previous minutes, and receiving updates from the City Council liaison and the Inclusion & Belonging Commission. The main discussion item is a debrief of the Comprehensive Plan open house. The commission will also…
Jericho BCA hears two tax appeals Aug 18
The Jericho Board of Civil Authority meets Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1 pm at Town Hall (hybrid via Zoom) to hear two scheduled tax appeals. Each appellant has a 30-minute slot. The board will then recess until the next meeting date.
Arts commission to postpone 2026 mural grants, reallocate $10,000
The Windsor Arts Commission will consider postponing two mural grant projects to 2027 and discuss reallocating $10,000 from those grants to another mural project, possibly reusing a proposed design. The board will also review ongoing project updates and the Season 2 opening event for the SoL installation.
Selectboard to consider streambank stabilization bid and license request
The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review and possibly approve a license request from Terra Italian Steakhouse and to award a bid for a revised streambank stabilization project at 35 Route 100 South, part of flood recovery. They will also continue closing out the FY26 budget and handle routine…
Select Board holds listening session on proposed local option tax
The Bennington Select Board is holding a listening session to hear public input on a proposed local option tax. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public comment.
Jericho BCA hears three property tax appeals Aug. 17
The Jericho Board of Civil Authority will hold a hybrid meeting on August 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM to hear three property tax appeals from property owners. The board will also approve minutes from its June 3 and July 29, 2026 meetings. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
Selectboard to consider streambank stabilization bid and FY26 budget closeout
The Ludlow Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review and possibly approve a license for Terra Italian Steakhouse, award a bid for a revised streambank stabilization project at 35 Route 100 South, and continue closing out the FY26 budget. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, citizen…
Town Board to review sign code update and budget revenue estimates
The Windsor Town Board and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to receive information on a draft sign code update and budget revenue estimates. The meeting is for discussion and idea exchange, not final decisions. Public participation is limited to recognition by the Mayor.
Selectboard workshop to address affordability in Hartford
The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss initiatives addressing affordability in Hartford. The meeting includes a workshop where committees will present proposals, refine them through discussion, and shortlist priority actions. Public comment is also scheduled.
Cemetery Commission to review FY27 budget and consider stone repair, tree removal
The Essex Town Cemetery Commission will review the FY27 budget, hear the sexton's report, and consider several cemetery actions including stone repair in ECBG, tree/shrub/stump removal in MVC, and a quote from L&D. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
Hartford Board of Trustees to meet August 12
The Board of Trustees will meet to review the Treasurer's report and minutes. The agenda contains one test item for agenda creation training.
Board to consider letter to Weld County on oil and gas, plus consent items
The Windsor Town Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering several resolutions, including a public safety communications agreement, museum collection accessions, a subdivision development agreement assignment, and a housing authority bond allocation. The main board action is a proposed letter…
Library Committee to review FY26 budget and hear updates
The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting to discuss library operations, including a review of the FY26 budget and updates from committee members and library staff. The agenda also includes public comment and a report from the Friends of the Winooski Library. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in…
Selectboard to consider appointments, library MOU, and budget guidance
The Hartford Selectboard will consider three appointments to town commissions, renew a 10-year facility use agreement with the West Hartford Library Trustees, approve a purchasing policy exception for police software, and discuss the FYE 28 budget calendar and guidance. The meeting also includes routine approvals of…
Trustees award $122,249.25 summer road retreatment bid to Fuller Paving
The Ludlow Village Trustees approved a $122,249.25 contract with Fuller Paving for summer road retreatment on West Hill and Pleasant Street, and discussed several other items including delinquent utility accounts, a noise complaint resolution, and a possible road closure. The meeting also included department reports…
Recreation Committee to discuss budget, soccer, and summer event
The Newbury Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss a budget update, a soccer program update, and a summer community event tied to the West Newbury Parade. A guest from Bradford Youth Sports is also scheduled to attend. The agenda is largely discussion-based with no final votes or public hearings listed.
Ludlow Select Board to review bids, licenses, and FY26 budget closeout
The Ludlow Select Board is holding its regular meeting to consider agenda changes, approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive department head reports. They will review and possibly approve several licenses and permits, award bids for a compact track loader and a streambank stabilization project, and discuss…
Ludlow Select Board to review bids for flood recovery and equipment purchases
The Ludlow Select Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear department reports, and consider licenses and bids. Key items include reviewing bids for a compact track loader and a streambank stabilization project, as well as discussing the FY26 budget closeout. The board will also consider…
City Council to vote on $1.05M for new fire ladder truck and zoning updates
The South Burlington City Council will meet to decide on funding for a new fire ladder truck, adopt amendments to land development and impact fee rules, and discuss recent development denials and naming policies. The meeting includes public hearings and potential adoption votes on several ordinances.
Essex Selectboard to appoint officials and set 2027 tax rates
The Essex Selectboard will interview candidates for several volunteer and appointed positions, including an Alternate Representative to the Chittenden Solid Waste District Board, a member of the Police Community Advisory Board, and an Energy Committee volunteer. They will also consider approving the Town Manager’s…
Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances
The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 31, 2026, to consider written grievances from property owners who are aggrieved by the Board of Listers' actions. The hearings will continue until all appellants are heard.
Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances July 31
The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 31, 2026, to consider written grievances from property owners who disagree with the Board of Listers' property valuations. The hearings will take place via Zoom and at Town Hall, continuing until all appellants are heard. Five appellants are scheduled…
Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances
The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 30, 2026, to hear grievances from property owners who are aggrieved by the Board of Listers' actions. Five appellants have scheduled times to present their cases, and hearings will continue until all are heard.
Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances July 30
The Ludlow Board of Civil Authority will hold hearings on July 30, 2026, to hear written grievances from property owners who disagree with the Board of Listers' property valuations. The hearings will continue until all appellants are heard. Five appellants are scheduled, starting at 9:00 AM.