Welcome to Shaftsbury!
~ Official Website of the Town of Shaftsbury, Vermont ~
Shaftsbury Town Offices at Cole Hall are closed to the public. Limited records research by appointment only. See News.
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.
Video: Shaftsbury Memorial Day Event
Thanks to Victor Harwood and the Shaftsbury Veterans Committee for organizing this live-streamed event. Thanks to Sue Green and her trumpet. Thanks to Jim Vires and CATTV for broadcasting and recording. Video is less than 8 minutes. https://youtu.be/JgQBO8bWHhw
GNAT TV: Broadband Advances Two Ways
https://gnat-tv.org/the-news-project-broadband-advances-two-ways/
How to Pay Water Bills
PAYMENT OF WATER BILLS JUNE 2020 COLE HALL IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. PLEASE PAY YOUR WATER BILL USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS: • MAIL YOUR PAYMENT TO : TOWN OF SHAFTSBURY WATER DEPT. PO BOX 178 SHAFTSBURY VT 05262 • PAY BY CREDIT,...
Upcoming Events
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Planning Commission June 9, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Cole Hall (Upstairs) 61 Buck Hill Road Shaftsbury, VT
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Town Clerk Office Hours
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 Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Other times available by appointment
(802) 442-4038 ext. 2
Treasurer Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Other times available by appointment
(802) 442-4038 ext. 2
Transfer Station Hours
- Tuesday – 7:00am – 12:00pm
- Thursday – 11:00am – 4:00pm
- Saturday – 7:00am – 4:00pm
Closed on: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.