Arlington, Vermont Public Records

Vermont's bond and bail process allows for pretrial release of inmates under conditions set by the court. Those seeking information on recently arrested individuals can contact the Sheriff's Office or the jail's administrative office directly.

For more localized property information, the Arlington Town Assessor's Office at 5 East Arlington Road provides detailed property tax and assessment details specifically for local landowners and homeowners.

To register, Vermont residents must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and take the Voter's Oath swearing allegiance to Vermont. No photo ID is required to register or vote in the state. The town holds annual Town Meeting elections on the first Tuesday in March, a cherished Vermont tradition where voters decide local budgets, elect town officials including selectboard members, town clerk, treasurer, listers, and school directors, and vote on local measures. The Arlington Selectboard consists of five members serving staggered three-year terms, with elections for these positions determined at the annual March meeting. Vermont does not have mayoral positions in towns; instead, selectboards serve as the executive authority. State and federal elections occur in November of even-numbered years. To find their assigned polling place, residents can check their voter registration status and polling location at mvp.vermont.gov (My Voter Page) or contact the Town Clerk. The town's polling place is typically the East Arlington Fire Station or Arlington Memorial School, depending on district assignments. Election records in Vermont are highly transparent and publicly accessible. Voter checklists, or registration lists, are public records available for inspection at the town clerk's office, though personal information like birth dates is redacted. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Vermont Secretary of State's Office and searchable at campaignfinance.vermont.gov. Candidate filings, nomination papers, and petitions for local offices are maintained by the town clerk, while state-level candidacy documents are kept at the Secretary of State. Precinct-level election results for Arlington are posted by the town clerk after each election and compiled by the Secretary of State at electionarchive.vermont.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Bennington County saw approximately 60-65% voter turnout, with Arlington typically matching or slightly exceeding county averages given the town's civic engagement tradition. The November 3, 2026 election will be crucial for Arlington and Vermont voters. The ballot will include the race for Vermont Governor, current Governor Phil Scott's term expires, and he may seek reelection, all seats in the Vermont House of Representatives, with Arlington part of the Bennington-4 district represented by two members serving two-year terms, and half of the Vermont Senate. Bennington County comprises the Bennington Senate District with one senator serving two years. Vermont does not have U.S. Senate seats up in 2026, as Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch were last elected in 2024 and 2022 respectively, serving six-year terms. County-level positions including Bennington County Sheriff, State's Attorney, and Assistant Judges may appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Local Arlington positions such as Listers, Library Trustees, and Cemetery Commissioners will be decided at the March 2026 Town Meeting rather than November elections. Vermont offers early absentee voting by mail with no excuse required - any registered voter can request an absentee ballot through the MyVoterPage portal or by contacting the Arlington Town Clerk. Ballots are mailed beginning 45 days before each election and must be returned by 7 PM on Election Day either by mail or hand-delivery to the town clerk's office or polling place.