Welcome to the Town of Dorset Website:
Chartered in 1761, Dorset is a vibrant and historic community nestled in the hills of southern Vermont.
Dorset is well known for its mountains, valleys & New England village charm. The quality of life and schools make Dorset a great place to live. This website covers municipal services and operations.
Dorset is well known for its mountains, valleys & New England village charm. The quality of life and schools make Dorset a great place to live. This website covers municipal services and operations.
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PUBLIC NOTICES:
Dorset Unofficial Voting Results:
President:
Harris - 1006
Trump - 393
US Congress:
Balint - 909
Coester - 371
Senate:
Sanders - 896
Malloy - 384
Governor:
Scott - 1071
Charlestin - 302
Lt Governor:
Zuckerman - 718
Rodgers - 589
Treasurer:
Pieciak - 838
Bechhoeffer - 508
Sect. State:
Copeland-Hanzas - 828
Paige - 503
Auditor:
Hoffer - 778
Paige - 531
Attorney General:
Clark - 852
Nelson - 433
State Senate:
Bongartz - 756
Plunkett - 551
Gervais - 458
State Rep:
Pinsonault - 745
Rice - 687
Dorset Short Term Rental Ordinance:
| STR Ordinance 4-9-24 |
| STR Registration Form 4-9-24 |
Dorset Manchester Path Study:
| Dorset - Manchester Path Scoping Study Final 2024 |
Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024:
| Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024 |
Upcoming Meetings:
Selectboard - Tuesday November 19th at 7pm
Planning Commission - Tuesday November 5th at 7pm
Selectboard - Tuesday November 19th at 7pm
Planning Commission - Tuesday November 5th at 7pm
Dorset Selectboard adopts Declaration of Inclusion:
Declaration of Inclusion
The Town of Dorset condemns racism and welcomes all persons, regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, or disability, and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community.
As a town, we formally condemn all discrimination in all forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all of our action, policies, and operating procedures reflect this commitment.
The Town of Dorset has and will continue to be a place where individuals can live freely and express their opinions.
By the Dorset Selectboard on December 20, 2021.
The Town of Dorset condemns racism and welcomes all persons, regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, or disability, and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community.
As a town, we formally condemn all discrimination in all forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all of our action, policies, and operating procedures reflect this commitment.
The Town of Dorset has and will continue to be a place where individuals can live freely and express their opinions.
By the Dorset Selectboard on December 20, 2021.
RECREATION INFO:
Dorset Residents:
Did you know the Town offers a discount on:
How to claim the discount:
Simply fill out the reimbursement form with proof of payment and residency and the Town will send you a check for the discount. Discounts are calculated at 25% of program costs with a maximum of $150 per child.
Reimbursement forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Town Offices 112 Mad Tom Road East Dorset or emailed to: townmanager@gmail.com
Recreation Scholarships are available to families making less than $60,000 per year. Scholarships are $300 towards programs.
Dorset Residents:
Did you know the Town offers a discount on:
- JISP
- Riley Rink Programs
- MPR Summer Programs
- Long Trail Summer Programs
- Free Entry at Emerald Lake State Park
- Recreation Scholarships
- Swim Lessons at Lawrence School
How to claim the discount:
Simply fill out the reimbursement form with proof of payment and residency and the Town will send you a check for the discount. Discounts are calculated at 25% of program costs with a maximum of $150 per child.
Reimbursement forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Town Offices 112 Mad Tom Road East Dorset or emailed to: townmanager@gmail.com
Recreation Scholarships are available to families making less than $60,000 per year. Scholarships are $300 towards programs.
| RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT FORM |
| RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
Northshire Economic Development Study:
| NED Study 2016 |
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| Town Report 2023 |
2022 Dorset Town Report:
| Dorset Town Report 2022 |
2021 Dorset Town Report:
| TOWN REPORT 2021 |
2020 Dorset Town Report:
| TOWN REPORT 2020 |
2019 Dorset Town Report:
| TOWN REPORT 2019 |
2018 Dorset Town Report:
| TOWN REPORT 2018 |
2017 Dorset
Town Report
| TOWN REPORT 2017 |
2016 Dorset Town Report
| TOWN REPORT 2016 |
