Bellows Falls, Vermont Public Records

Major employers in the area include the Windham Solid Waste Management District, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, and a variety of small, locally-owned shops and restaurants that contribute to the vibrant character of this Windham County community.

The Bellows Falls Police Department, a vital component of the local law enforcement landscape, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. Residents can contact the department for assistance with a variety of matters, ranging from reporting crimes and filing incident reports to inquiring about the status of ongoing investigations. The Bellows Falls Police Department works closely with other law enforcement agencies in the region to address issues of public concern and maintain a secure environment for all who call this Windham County city home.

Bellows Falls voters are served by the Rockingham Town Clerk's Office at 11 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 (phone: 802-463-3964, website: rockbf.org), which administers elections for the town of Rockingham including the village. Vermont residents can register to vote online at olvr.vermont.gov or in person at the town clerk's office, by mail, or at the polls on Election Day. Vermont offers same-day voter registration, allowing eligible residents to register and vote on Election Day itself. Voter registration requires Vermont residency and identification documents; no party affiliation is required. Municipal elections for Rockingham/Bellows Falls Town Meeting and local offices occur annually on Town Meeting Day, the first Tuesday in March, when voters elect selectboard members, school directors, and other local officials and vote on town budget and local measures. Vermont holds state primary elections in August of even-numbered years and general elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Bellows Falls residents vote at designated polling locations which can be found using the My Voter Information tool at mvp.vermont.gov by entering name and date of birth. In the November 2024 presidential election, Windham County reported approximately 55-58% voter turnout with strong participation reflecting Vermont's civic engagement culture. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Windham County voters will decide several major races: Vermont's gubernatorial election (Governor Phil Scott's term expires in 2027 so he could seek re-election), one U.S. House seat (Vermont's at-large congressional district), Vermont State Senate seats for the Windham district, Vermont House of Representatives seats, Windham County state's attorney, and potentially county-level judicial retention questions. Vermont does not elect county executives or sheriffs in most counties. Vermont offers early absentee voting; any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing a reason by contacting the town clerk or applying online through the My Voter Information portal up to 45 days before an election. Ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Public election records in Vermont include voter checklists (registration lists available for purchase for political purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the Vermont Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Division (searchable at campaignfinance.vermont.gov), candidate filings and petitions, and precinct-level election results published by the Secretary of State at sos.vermont.gov/elections. Vermont's open meeting law requires public notice of election-related meetings and town meeting proceedings are fully public.