Bondville, Vermont Public Records

The bond and bail process in Vermont allows for the release of inmates pending trial, with conditions set by the court. Information on recently arrested individuals can be obtained through the Sheriff's Office or the jail's administrative office.

Those interested in researching the history and development of Bondville's real estate can find a wealth of useful data at these two municipal offices, which serve as the primary repositories for the community's official property records.

Beyond tourism, the community also benefits from a strong residential presence, with a mix of year-round residents and vacation homeowners supporting the local tax base and patronizing local establishments.

Public safety in Bondville is the responsibility of the Winhall Police Department, which is headquartered at 113 Vermont Route 30 in the Winhall Town Hall. This local law enforcement agency is tasked with maintaining order, responding to emergencies, and investigating any criminal activity within the Bondville community. Residents and visitors can contact the Winhall Police Department for non-emergency inquiries, to report suspicious behavior, or to request assistance. The department's records, including incident reports and arrest logs, are available to the public through formal request procedures.

Bondville voters are served by the Winhall Town Clerk, who administers elections at 2967 Winhall Hollow Road, Bondville, VT 05340 (phone: 802-297-2750, website: https://winhall.govoffice3.com). The Town Clerk maintains voter registration records, processes absentee ballots, and staffs polling locations for federal, state, and local elections. Vermont residents can register to vote online at https://olvr.vermont.gov/ or in person at the town clerk's office up to and including Election Day. Vermont offers same-day voter registration under 17 V.S.A. § 2144, meaning eligible residents can register and vote on the same day at their polling place. Acceptable identification includes a valid Vermont driver's license or non-driver ID, but voters without ID can sign an affidavit under 17 V.S.A. § 2563. Bondville residents vote at the Winhall Town Office polling location for all elections. As an unincorporated village, Bondville does not hold separate municipal elections for mayor or village council; governance occurs through the annual Winhall Town Meeting, traditionally held on the first Tuesday in March, where residents vote on town budgets, elect selectboard members, and decide local policy questions through direct democracy in the traditional New England town meeting format. The next Winhall Town Meeting will be held in March 2025, with selectboard positions and town officers on the ballot. Voters can look up their polling place and sample ballots at https://mvp.vermont.gov/ by entering their name and date of birth. Vermont's voter registration list is public record under 17 V.S.A. § 2154, available for purchase from the Secretary of State for $50 in electronic format. Campaign finance reports are filed with the Vermont Secretary of State and searchable at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov/Public/Home. In the November 2024 presidential election, Bennington County recorded approximately 25,000 votes cast, representing roughly 68% turnout of registered voters, with Winhall contributing approximately 300 ballots favoring Democratic candidates consistent with statewide trends. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Bondville and Winhall voters will decide several significant races: Vermont's gubernatorial election (Governor Phil Scott's term expires), one U.S. House seat representing Vermont's at-large congressional district, Vermont State Senate seats for the Bennington District, Vermont House of Representatives seats for the Bennington-Rutland district, and Bennington County offices including potential county prosecutor positions. Vermont does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 as both Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch's seats are not up that cycle. Absentee ballots in Vermont are available to any voter without excuse under 17 V.S.A. § 2532; requests can be submitted online at https://mvp.vermont.gov/, by mail, or in person at the town clerk's office beginning 45 days before an election. Early voting is available at the town clerk's office beginning 45 days before Election Day during regular office hours, and Vermont law requires ballots be mailed to voters who request them. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the town clerk by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.