Lunenburg, Vermont Public Records

Public safety in Lunenburg is maintained by the Lunenburg Police Department, headquartered at 154 Main Street. The department is led by Chief of Police John Doe and is responsible for responding to emergency calls, investigating crimes, and enforcing local and state laws within the town's jurisdiction. Residents can contact the Lunenburg Police Department at (802) 555-1234 for non-emergency inquiries or to report suspicious activity. The department also works closely with the Vermont State Police and the Essex County Sheriff's Office to ensure the safety and well-being of the Lunenburg community.

Lunenburg voters are served by the Essex County Clerk's Office, located at 20 Main Street, Guildhall, VT 05905, phone (802) 676-3910, which maintains voter registration records and election administration for the county. Vermont voter registration can be completed online at https://olvr.vermont.gov, the state's Online Voter Registration system maintained by the Secretary of State. The deadline to register for Vermont elections is by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday before Election Day, or voters may register in person at their polling place on Election Day itself with proof of residency. Acceptable proof includes a Vermont driver's license, utility bill, or signed oath by another registered voter from the same municipality. Lunenburg holds annual Town Meeting on the first Tuesday in March, a traditional New England direct democracy forum where voters decide on the town budget, elect local officials, and address warrant articles. Local elected positions include selectboard members, town clerk, treasurer, listers, school directors, and various boards and commissions. These elections are non-partisan and occur at Town Meeting. Lunenburg voters cast ballots at the Lunenburg Community Center, 60 School Street, Lunenburg, VT 05906, though residents should verify their specific polling location through the Vermont Secretary of State's My Voter Page at https://mvp.vermont.gov. In the November 2024 general election, Essex County reported approximately 57% voter turnout, with Vermont overall showing strong participation in presidential elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature races for Vermont Governor (four-year term), all of Vermont's 150-member House of Representatives (two-year terms), half of the 30-member Vermont Senate (two-year terms), and potentially one U.S. House seat (Vermont has one at-large representative). Vermont does not have U.S. Senate seats up in 2026 (Senators Sanders and Welch terms expire in different cycles). County-level offices including Essex County state's attorney, sheriff, and assistant judges may also appear on the 2026 ballot. Vermont allows no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter may request an early/absentee ballot by mail or in person from the Lunenburg Town Clerk's Office. Requests can be made at https://mvp.vermont.gov or by contacting the town clerk directly. Absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Public election records in Vermont include voter checklists (registration lists without birthdates or signatures), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State, candidate filings, and precinct-level election results, all accessible through the Vermont Secretary of State's website at https://sos.vermont.gov.