Town Meeting Day is March 7, 2023
Australian Ballot voting for Town Offices will be held 8 AM to 7 PM that day.
The following offices will be voted on for 1 year terms:
Constable, Collector of Delinquent Taxes, Town Moderator, Town Treasurer, Town Clerk, and 2 Selectboard Members.
The following will be voted on for 3 year terms:
1 Selectboard Member, 1 Lister, 1 West River Modified Union Education District Board Member for Newfane.
There will also be a Lister position open with a term of 2 years left of a 3 year term.
Petitions signed by 15 Newfane Registered Voters and Consent of Candidate forms must be submitted to the Town Clerk by 5 PM on January 30. Forms can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office.
Photos courtesy of Ray Bates, Beverly Bates and Bob Cornellier
Walkable Newfane – Village Center Sidewalk and Crosswalks Scoping Study
The Town of Newfane is studying potential changes to create a safer, more walkable village center. This summer and fall, the town will be working with the Windham Regional Commission and Planners and Engineers from Dubois & King to assess potential sidewalk improvements, pedestrian crossings and other changes to Route 30 in the Village of Newfane. (Read more)
A statement passed by the Selectboard at the Sept. 21, 2020 meeting:
The Town of Newfane condemns hate speech, prejudice, and acts intended to induce fear in any person based on their identity. We are a community of diverse backgrounds and opinions, and we draw strength from it. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and feel safe in our beautiful town.
A Message from the Selectboard:
- The Town Office is here for you if you are a vulnerable person and needs assistance call 365-7772 Ext #4 and leave a message.
- Care 211 registration for the home alone or elderly.
- Latest local updates on COVID-19
- VT Dept of Health
- Call your neighbors, which you know are home alone.
Chartered: June 19, 1753
Area: 25,615 Acres = 40.02 Square Miles
Coordinates: N 42° 59′ W 72°39′
Altitude: 536 feet ASL
Population (US Census, 2010): 1,726