Hartland, Vermont Public Records

Visitation at the facility requires advance scheduling and follows specific rules, while the bond and bail process adheres to Vermont state guidelines that determine whether eligible inmates can be released while awaiting trial.

The town's economic development efforts, overseen by the Community Development Office, aim to attract new businesses and support the growth of existing enterprises, making sure of the long-term prosperity of this charming Windsor County community.

Vermont residents can register to vote online through the Vermont Secretary of State's Online Voter Registration system at olvr.vermont.gov, which requires a Vermont driver's license or state ID. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, Vermont residents, and at least 18 years old by election day, though 16 and 17-year-olds may pre-register. The state allows same-day voter registration, meaning eligible residents can register and vote on election day at their polling place. For elections using early or absentee voting, registering by the Wednesday before election day ensures voters appear on the checklist, though same-day registration remains an option. Town Meeting happens on the first Tuesday in March each year, a traditional Vermont gathering where voters conduct town business, elect local officers, and vote on the town budget and other matters. The event elects members of the five-member Selectboard, along with Listers, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, and various other town positions. State and federal elections follow the standard schedule, with Vermont holding primaries in August and general elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Voters cast their ballots at Hartland Town Hall, 130 Martinsville Road. Polling locations and sample ballots can be confirmed at the Vermont Secretary of State website, www.vermont.gov/election, or by contacting the Town Clerk. Under Vermont law (17 V.S. § 2367), voter checklists are public records available for inspection, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are filed with the Vermont Secretary of State and are searchable online at campaignfinance.vermont.gov. The Town Clerk reports election results to the Secretary of State, and they're published on the state website as well as in local news outlets and town records. In the November 2024 general election, Windsor County saw strong turnout for the presidential race, with approximately 65-70% of registered voters participating. Hartland historically demonstrates higher turnout than the county average, particularly for Town Meeting and presidential elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will be significant for local voters. The gubernatorial race will be on the ballot, as Vermont governors serve two-year terms; Phil Scott's seat will be up for election in 2026. All of Vermont's 150 state House seats will be contested, and residents will elect their representative to the Windsor County district. Vermont's single U.S. House seat, currently held by Representative Becca Balint, will also be on the ballot in 2026, as House members serve two-year terms. Vermont's U.S. Senate seats are not up in 2026, Bernie Sanders was reelected in 2024, and Peter Welch's term runs through 2028. Windsor County offices including Sheriff, State's Attorney, and other constitutional offices may appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Local races may include Selectboard seats, school directors, and other town positions that may be decided at either Town Meeting in March 2026 or on the November ballot depending on local scheduling. Vermont offers no-excuse absentee voting, now called early voting. Any registered voter can request an early voting ballot without providing a reason. Requests can be made online through the MyVoterPage portal at mvp.vermont.gov, by contacting the Town Clerk at (802) 436-2444, or by submitting a written request. Early voting ballots are mailed to voters beginning 45 days before the election. Completed ballots must be returned by mail (received by election day) or delivered in person to the Town Clerk's office by the close of polls on election day. Vermont also allows in-person early voting at the town clerk's office during the 45 days before an election.