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 Housing Forum
April 22nd at 6:30pm
Town Offices & Via Zoom
Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 861 1926 0090
Passcode: 411347
DORSET TOWN REPORT 2025:
| 2025_town_report_final.pdf |
Draft Dorset Housing Market Analysis - 2/17/26
| dorset_housing_market_analysis_-_communityscale_-_feb_13_draft__1_.pdf |
Raptor Lane Housing:
| housing_committee_report_draft_4-8-25.pdf |
Raptor Lane Feasibility Study 2024:
| dorsetraptorlane_feasibilitystudy_non_rte.pdf |
White & Burke Review of Raptor Lane and Alternatives & RFP Info:
| dorset_raptor_lane_housing_project_-_findings_and_recommendations_final.pdf |
| dorset_raptor_lane_rfq_responses_-_summary_and_recommendation__1_.pdf |
Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024:
| Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024 |
Northshire Economic Development Study 2016:
| NED Study 2016 |
Dorset Tomorrow - Vermont Council on Rural Development 2019:
| vcrd_dorset_tomorrow_2019.pdf |
Property Taxes 2025-2026:
Dorset Short Term Rental Ordinance:
| dorset_str_ordinance_amended_1-21-2025.pdf |
| STR Registration Form 4-9-24 |
Upcoming Meetings:
Selectboard - Tuesday April 21 at 7pm
Housing Forum: Raptor Lane - Wednesday April 22 at 6:30pm
Planning Commission - Wednesday May 5 at 7pm
Selectboard - Tuesday April 21 at 7pm
Housing Forum: Raptor Lane - Wednesday April 22 at 6:30pm
Planning Commission - Wednesday May 5 at 7pm
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 |
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2022 Dorset Town Report:
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2021 Dorset Town Report:
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