Local Option Tax Proposal

As part of an ongoing process to identify alternative revenue sources beyond property taxes, the West Windsor Selectboard encourages voters to consider and approve a one percent (1%) local option tax on rooms, meals & alcohol, and sales, with the proceeds being used to offset capital expenses. At our annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd, West Windsor voters will vote on three separate articles authorizing the adoption of these taxes. Those articles are as follows:

• ARTICLE 5: Shall the Town assess a one percent (1%) tax on rooms, as allowed by Vermont law, with the proceeds of such tax being dedicated to offset capital expenses?

• ARTICLE 6: Shall the Town assess a one percent (1%) tax on meals and alcoholic beverages, as allowed by Vermont law, with the proceeds of such tax being dedicated to offset capital expenses?

• ARTICLE 7: Shall the Town assess a one percent (1%) tax on sales, as allowed by Vermont law, with the proceeds of such tax being dedicated to offset capital expenses?

To view or download West Windsor's Local Option Tax Presentation, which provides detailed information and answers to frequently asked questions, please click here.

Questions and feeback are always encouraged, and may be directed to Town Administrator Matt Frederick via email at townadmin@westwindsorvt.org, via phone at 802-484-3520, or in person at the Town Hall.

2025 West Windsor Town Report

The 2025 Town Report is now available for viewing and downloading at this link. For access to previous Town Reports, please click here. Physical copies may be picked up beginning the week of February 9th in the Town Clerk's office or at the Post Office. Copies of the Town Report will also be available at Town Meeting. Please call the Town Clerk at 802-484-7212 to inquire if the physical copies have arrived.

Please contact the West Windsor Town Administrator at townadmin@westwindsorvt.org or 802-484-3520 with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you for Town Meeting at Story Memorial Hall on Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at 9:00am!

West Windsor Property Tax Payment Deadline

Reminder that West Windsor property tax payments are due by 4:30pm on Friday, April 24th to avoid penalties and interest. Postmarks will not be accepted as timely payment. Please contact the Town Clerk at 802-484-7212 with any questions.

This payment is the second installment of tax payments for the current 18-month budget cycle, from January 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Development Review Board Vacancy

The West Windsor Selectboard is looking for a volunteer to fill an opening on the Development Review Board (DRB). If you are interested, please contact DRB Chair Shannon Harrington at hshannon383@gmail.com or Zoning Administrator Deb Shearer at zoning@westwindsorvt.org.

 
The Development Review Board is a quasi-judicial board which hears and decides on applications for variances, conditional use, site plan review, flood hazard review, subdivision of land, and/or planned unit development. The DRB also hears appeals of Zoning Administrator decisions. The DRB meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM on an “as needed” basis (i.e. if there are any applications that need to be heard).

Helpful (but not required) background: prior work with state or local governments; prior community board service; knowledge of judicial procedure or Vermont statutes (especially land use regulations); prior zoning experience.