2024 Vermont General Election

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The Vermont General Election will be on November 5, 2024. The State of Vermont will mail ballots to all active voters of this town which should be arriving in your mailboxes by the beginning of October. You do not need to make a request for an absentee ballot.

If you would like to know your voter status, please log onto “My Voter Page” at http://mvp.vermont.gov or contact the Town Clerk.

To see a sample ballot and the Warning of the election see below

WARNING VT General Election Nov 5 2024
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Return your voted ballots by mail, in the secure drop box in the front of the Town Office, or in-person when the Town Office is open to the public.

The polling place is the Town House at 13 Town Hill Road next to the Town Office. The polls will be open from 9 am until 7 pm on November 5, 2024 for in-person voting and same-day voter registration. Please contact town Clerk Forrest Holzapfel with any questions townclerk@marlborovt.us or (802) 254-2181

Additional information regarding elections includes the following:

The “My Voter Page” at http://mvp.vermont.gov is the online resource that allows every registered voter to login and have access to a unique, voter-specific web page with information pertinent to you. Please visit the site to make certain your voter registration record is accurate with mailing address and legal physical address.

To register to vote, please visit the “Online Voter Registration Tool” at http://olvr.vermont.gov which allows all eligible Vermonters to submit their voter registration application online anytime and anywhere they can access the internet. Otherwise contact the Town Clerk.

The Vermont Secretary of State answers many difficult questions about our current voting climate here https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/election-info-resources/myth-v-fact/

Marlboro Town Office Hours & Info

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Please email townclerk@marlborovt.us or call (802) 254-2181 if you have a question. 

Marlboro Land Records are now available in Cott Systems’ RecordHub 

https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/MarlboroVT/Portal/   The index currently goes back to 1989 and images are available back to 1948 (a specific book page reference is needed to find the image). See more here https://cottsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RECORDhub-Quick-Tips.pdf

If you wish to view the index, there is no charge and you can sign up and choose the complimentary subscription.  If there is a record that you want to view or print, you must purchase a subscription or come to the Town Clerk’s Office.  Log in first to be sure that the document is in the system before you pay for a subscription.  If you decide to purchase a subscription and you need help when creating an account, you can contact Cott Systems Technical Support at 800-234-2688, first prompt is 8, second prompt is 1.

Note that in-person records research is by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments can be made by emailing townclerk@marlborovt.us 

Tax maps, Lister cards, and tax bills are available digitally by contacting the Town Clerk.

Monday:  Closed to Public

Tuesday: 9 am – 4 pm  Town Clerk  Open to Public  * records research by appointment only *

Wednesday: 9 am – 4 pm  Treasurer   Noon – 4 pm  Town Clerk Open to Public

Thursday:  9 am – 4 pm  Town Clerk  Open to Public  * records research by appointment only *

Friday: Closed to Public

Until further notice, municipal public meetings will continue to be held on their regular schedule both in-person & via video-conference.  Zoom links and call-in numbers are posted on public meeting agendas outside of the Town Office and on the website. The public is welcome to attend these meetings either in-person or via video.

The Marlboro 2024 property tax bills have been mailed out.

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Please be prepared for the increase of 19% over the 2023 tax rates which were:

$2.5882 Homestead Tax Rate & $2.1564 Non-Residential Tax Rate

The 2024 Tax Rates are:

$3.0745 Homestead Tax Rate (+$0.4863) & $2.7239 Non-Residential Tax Rate (+$0.5675)

The increase on your bill from last year’s total will be approximately $500 per $100,000 of value.

The increase comes from a number of sources:

1) The Vermont Legislature voted in their last session to pass H.887 which entails a 13% increase to the base rate that impacts every Vermont taxpayer and makes the whole rate jump up.

2) As a result of the Town Meeting Election vote last March, the Town passed budget increases of $150,400 for the town government and $426,545 for the town road and equipment.

In both budgets, large yearly increases continue for health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, over which we have no control.

Road maintenance and equipment costs have escalated and there is considerable deferred maintenance to catch up on.

3) The School budget that passed was $73,551 less than 2023, so no impact on the tax rate this year.

4) The School budget makes up 70% of the tax bill, while 30% funds the municipal government and the roads.

This change is large for one year, and the impact will be felt by everyone.

If you or a family member would like an additional copy of the tax bill, please email the Treasurer treasurer@marlborovt.us

The Treasurer offers many ways to pay your bill by the October 4, 2024 deadline. Please contact the office with any questions 802-254-2181

Pay by check or cash. Postmarks are accepted, but only if legible.

Pay on the town website billpayer in the upper right corner of the homepage at https://marlborovt.us/

Paying online is instantaneous so there is less chance of a late payment or problems with mail service. Avoiding penalties and delinquency saves you money.

Credit / Debit Card payments incur a 3% service charge in addition to your bill amount.

Checking/Savings Payment Option is only a $1.50 charge and uses one of your personal checks.

Detailed instructions on how to use the billpayer are under “How Do I? > Pay my tax bill online” or https://marlborovt.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Town-of-Marlboro-Online-Payment-Instructions.pdf

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS INFORMATION LINE:

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Hi Neighbors, as we move through the year, each season can present its own unique challenges (heat in the summer, rain and wind in all seasons, and snow and cold in the winter, etc.). Vermont State has set up many resources to help in times of emergency. Before, during, and after, if you have any questions or concerns the State of Vermont has set up an excellent webpage for handling questions and providing information < Vermont211.org >. This website can provide a great deal of information on services available and how to access resources. Along with this website, simply dialing ” 211 ” can get you in touch with this State resource for assistance.

Watch this space for more information should it become necessary.

Thank you,

Your Marlboro Select Board