Alburgh, Vermont Public Records

Public safety in Alburgh is overseen by the Alburgh Police Department, headquartered at 71 School Street. The police force works diligently to protect the community and respond to a variety of calls for service, from traffic incidents to criminal investigations. Residents can contact the department's non-emergency line to report suspicious activity or request assistance. The Alburgh Police Department also coordinates with the Grand Isle County Sheriff's Office and Vermont State Police to ensure comprehensive law enforcement coverage for the area. Crime statistics and arrest records for the town are maintained by the police department and can be accessed by the public through records requests.

Alburgh voters are served by the Grand Isle County Clerk's Office, which administers elections from the county complex at 3677 US Route 2, North Hero, VT 05474, phone (802) 372-8350, website www.grandislecounty.com. Vermont residents can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website at https://olvr.vermont.gov or in person at the Town Clerk's office at 4 South Main Street, Alburgh, VT 05440, phone (802) 796-3468. Voter registration deadline is 12:00 noon on the day before Election Day in Vermont, and same-day registration is available at the polls. Voters must provide proof of residence but Vermont does not require photo identification to vote. Municipal elections in Alburgh are held annually on Town Meeting Day, the first Tuesday in March, when voters elect town officers including selectboard members, town clerk, treasurer, and other local positions, and vote on the town budget and local issues. The Alburgh Select Board consists of five members serving staggered three-year terms. The next regular town elections will occur in March 2026. Alburgh residents vote at the Alburgh Community Education Center located at 65 South Main Street. Polling place information can be verified through the Vermont Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://mvp.vermont.gov. Under Vermont law, voter checklists (registration lists) are public records available through the town clerk, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and federal candidates are available through the Vermont Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Division at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov. Municipal candidates in Alburgh file any required disclosures with the town clerk. Election results are posted at the town office and reported to the Secretary of State. In the November 2024 presidential election, Grand Isle County reported approximately 75% voter turnout with 3,800 ballots cast from roughly 5,100 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Vermont voters including Alburgh residents will decide several significant races: all seats in the Vermont House of Representatives (150 members serving two-year terms), half of the 30 Vermont State Senate seats, and potentially local Grand Isle County positions including sheriff and state's attorney depending on term schedules. Vermont's U.S. Senate seats are not up in 2026 (Senators Sanders and Welch), but Vermont voters will elect a U.S. Representative for the state's at-large congressional district. Absentee voting in Vermont is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Absentee ballot applications can be requested from the Alburgh Town Clerk beginning 45 days before any election, and completed ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Early voting is also available at the town clerk's office during specified hours before elections.