Welcome to Shaftsbury!
~ Official Website of the Town of Shaftsbury, Vermont ~
Welcome to Shaftsbury, Vermont – right next to everything. Forest hiking, local food farms, historic architecture – you don’t even have to leave the city limits. Covered bridges, colleges, arts and culture – you could get there by bicycle. New York, Boston, Montreal – half a day’s drive. Or don’t go anywhere – step out your door at night and let our dark skies bedazzle you with brilliant stars, planets and the Milky Way. Shaftsbury offers the beauty and quiet of rural living with city convenience within easy reach.
Discover: Our history, historic buildings, and what “makes us tick” as Shaftsbury folks. A proud heritage that goes back over 200 years.
Farm to Table: Our local agriculture, a heritage of farming, farm stands and area farmers markets. A bucolic landscape defined by a history of working the land.
Explore: Hiking trails, regional fishing map, hunting information, our Green Mountain National Forest and much more. Plus a bit about our ghost town, Glastenbury.
Recreation! Hiking trails, regional fishing map, hunting information, our Green Mountain National Forest and much more. Plus a bit about our ghost town, Glastenbury.
Living: A place for families with a great elementary school, or an idyllic place to retire. Ideal location close to regional hospital, cultural centers, shopping, and everything Vermont has to offer.
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read moreElection Day November 6, 2018
Please don't forget to vote Tuesday November 6 from 7am to 7pm at the Fire House on Buck Hill Road. You will find a sample ballot attached here.11__SHAFTSBURY_BEN-3
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read moreUpcoming Events
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Selectboard Meeting November 19, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Cole Hall 61 Buck Hill Road Shaftsbury, VT
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Bone Builders November 20, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Shaftsbury United Methodist Church, 127 Church St, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, USA
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DRB Meeting November 21, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Cole Hall 61 Buck Hill Road Shaftsbury, VT
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Bone Builders November 22, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Shaftsbury United Methodist Church, 127 Church St, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, USA
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Recreation Committee Meeting November 23, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am -
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Town Clerk
Monday 9:00am-3:00pm
Monday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Tues.,Wed.,Thurs.
9:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Other times available by appointment
(802) 442-4038 ext. 1
Treasurer
Monday-Thursday 10:00-1:00pm
Friday 9:00-12:00pm
Other times available by appointment
(802) 442-4038 ext. 2
Town Administrator
M-F, 8 am – 4 pm
(802) 442-4038 ext. 3
Transfer Station
- Tuesday – 7:00am – 12:00pm
- Thursday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Saturday – 7:00am – 4:00pm
Closed on: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.