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.
State Rep. Candidate Forum
Thursday, June 21 at 6:30pm. Democratic primary candidates David Durfee and Tim Scoggins will be at Cole Hall (61 Buck Hill Rd) to discuss their candidacies and to answer questions. All are welcome. Presented by We the People of Shaftsbury.
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read moreUpcoming Events
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DRB Meeting June 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Cole Hall 61 Buck Hill Road Shaftsbury, VT
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Bone Builders June 21, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Shaftsbury United Methodist Church, 127 Church St, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, USA
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We the People of Shaftsbury - Candidate Forum June 21, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - 61 Buck Hill Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, USA
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Recreation Committee Meeting June 22, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am -
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Bone Builders June 26, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Shaftsbury United Methodist Church, 127 Church St, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting June 26, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Cole Hall 61 Buck Hill Road Shaftsbury, VT
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Town Clerk
Monday 9:00am-2:00pm
Monday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Tues.,Wed.,Thurs.
9:00am-3:30pm
Friday by appointment only
(802) 442-4038 ext. 1
Treasurer
Monday-Friday 10:00-1:00pm
(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.