Enosburg Falls, Vermont Public Records

These agencies coordinate on major investigations and pool resources when county-wide issues arise, creating a collaborative approach to public safety that ensures the village and surrounding areas receive coverage despite the rural geography.

Vermont's Access to Public Records Act establishes the framework for accessing these documents, balancing the public's right to transparency with protections for sensitive information that could compromise ongoing investigations or individual privacy.

Residents can register to vote through the town clerk or use the Vermont Secretary of State's online voter registration portal at https://olvr.vermont.gov. Vermont law requires registration by the Wednesday before Election Day for that election, as same-day registration is not available. Voters must provide proof of residency and valid identification when registering. The village operates within the larger town of Enosburgh, creating a dual-layer governmental structure. Municipal elections take place on Town Meeting Day, which falls on the first Tuesday in March, March 3 in 2026. Voters elect village trustees and a village president while also weighing in on the local budget and ballot articles. Simultaneously, the town of Enosburgh holds elections for selectboard members, school directors, and other town officers. Turnout for these local contests typically ranges from just 15 to 30 percent of registered voters, a sharp contrast to the participation rates seen in state and federal elections. Information about candidates and ballot measures appears in the Enosburg Standard newspaper and is posted at the town office. On Election Day, residents cast their ballots at the Enosburgh Elementary School Gymnasium, located at 135 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Voters can confirm their assigned polling location and verify their registration status through the Vermont Secretary of State's My Voter Page at https://mvp.vermont.gov. The state maintains public voter checklists that include names and addresses, available for inspection at the town clerk's office. Campaign finance records for state-level candidates can be searched through the Vermont Campaign Finance System at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov, which tracks contributions and expenditures. Local candidates for town and village offices are exempt from filing campaign finance reports unless they exceed certain spending thresholds. In the November 2024 presidential election, Franklin County recorded approximately 57 percent voter turnout, with 12,884 ballots cast from 22,563 registered voters. The town of Enosburgh, including the village, contributed roughly 1,100 votes to that total. Vermont voters favored Democratic candidates at the federal level while showing more competitive races for state and local offices. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, several significant races will appear on the ballot. Vermont will elect its single at-large U.S. House representative, a seat currently held by Becca Balint. The Governor's race will be contested, with Governor Phil Scott potentially seeking re-election against challengers. All 150 seats in the Vermont House of Representatives and all 30 Vermont Senate seats will be up for election, including the Franklin County delegation. Residents here vote in the Franklin-3 House District and Franklin Senate District. County-level offices such as Franklin County State's Attorney and Sheriff may also appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Any statewide ballot measures referred by the legislature will be decided by voters as well. Vermont offers early voting and absentee voting for all elections, with any registered voter able to request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Requests can be submitted online through the My Voter Page at https://mvp.vermont.gov, by mail, or in person at the Enosburgh Town Clerk's Office. Absentee ballots are mailed beginning 45 days before the election and must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Vermont law (17 V.S. § 2539) allows voters to return absentee ballots by mail or deliver them in person to the town clerk's office.