the town of
Dummerston, Vermont
Dummerston Town Clerk's Office
Welcome to the Dummerston Town Office! Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive:
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Zoning permits are required prior to any construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any building, or other structure, or of any mining, excavation of landfill, and any change in the use of any building or other structure, or land, or extension of use of land and division of land. New driveways require a curb cut permit. Applications and information are available at the Town Office. |
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Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Mobile Unit is located on US Rte 5 at the State Highway Garage. Hours are weekly Mon 9:30am – 3:00pm and Tues 9:00am – 2:15pm. Telephone 802-251-2070 |
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Vermont Hunting and Fishing Licenses are available at the Town Office. |
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State law requires dogs/wolf-hybrids to be licensed with the town on or before April 1st. Fee and licensing information may be obtained at the Town Office. |
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Town property tax bills are mailed in the first part of July and are due in two equal installments approximately August 20th and February 5th. |
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Town Meeting is held on the first Tuesday in March at the Dummerston School. The polling place for all State, Federal and local elections will be warned in advance, at either the Town Hall space in the basement of the Center Church, or at the School. Residents wishing to register to vote may fill out an application at the Town Office. The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on the second Monday preceding Election Day. |
Please be sure to give us a call if you think this office might be able to be of assistance. Click on the "Office Hours" button to the right, or e-mail us at townclerk (at) dummerston.org
From the March, 2009 Town Report...
The Town Clerk's job in Dummerston Vermont is very rewarding. I have been able to keep the Land Records current and accurate. The Statewide voter checklist is maintained on a weekly basis and I have been able to help many residents better understand the real estate tax rebate/prebate system. I also joined the State of Vermont Motor Vehicle Registration Program. I can issue temporary registration cards and stickers for Vermont residents who need to renew their vehicle registration. I can only accept changes to the car color and address changes. If your registration is older than 3 (three) months, you will have to take it to Springfield Vermont. This has been a great service for many residents and the Town receives $3.00 for issuing the registration
The digital map program which the Listers purchased for the town has been received with great enthusiasm. It is available to the public. Title searchers, appraisers, realtors, attorneys and property owners have been able to use it. I am looking forward to replacing the computer with more memory and adding the Grand List, Zoning and Planning, and Land Records to the system. Eventually title searching will happen on the computer. This will make the jobs more efficient and less time consuming.
During the fiscal year July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, we recorded 64 land transfers totaling $8,982,255.00. Just over sixty percent of those transfers were true sales, not transfers to family members. Compared to last year, this is a 31% decrease in property transfers. Along with transfers and refinancing of mortgages, the office recorded 1,627 pages into the Land Records books. Dog licenses totaled 328. Fish and Wildlife license sales continue to be strong. During this past year, I estimate the town employees, elected officials, assorted committee members, residents, and visitors to the office have consumed approximately 20 pounds of candy… primarily in the chocolate form. I enjoy donating to the waistbands of my friends and neighbors! Thank you to those of you who contribute to the cause and please stop by anytime to share a sweet and conversation!
