New Haven, Vermont Public Records

Public safety in New Haven is overseen by the Addison County Sheriff's Department, which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the 05472 ZIP code area. Residents can contact the sheriff's office at (802) 388-2981 to report incidents, request assistance, or inquire about local crime statistics and arrest records. The New Haven Police Department, a smaller municipal force, also works in conjunction with the county sheriff's office to maintain a safe and secure community. Both law enforcement agencies are committed to building strong relationships with local residents and addressing any public safety concerns that may arise.

New Haven voters are served by the New Haven Town Clerk's Office, which functions as the local election authority. The Town Clerk is located at 78 North Street, New Haven, VT 05472 (phone: 802-453-3440). Vermont voter registration can be completed online at olvr.vermont.gov, by mail, or in person at the Town Clerk's office. The registration deadline is 12:00 p.m. on the day before Election Day for online and mail registration; same-day voter registration is available in person at the polling place on Election Day with proof of residency. New Haven holds annual town meetings on the first Tuesday in March, where residents vote on town budgets, elect town officers (including selectboard members, town clerk, town treasurer, listers, and school board members), and decide local policy questions. The next New Haven Town Meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026. State and federal elections are held in November of even-numbered years. New Haven's polling place is the New Haven Town Hall at 78 North Street; voters can confirm their polling location and sample ballots at mvp.vermont.gov (My Voter Page). Vermont election records are public under 17 V.S.A. § 2621, including voter checklists (registration lists), campaign finance reports filed with the Vermont Secretary of State, candidate filings, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Addison County reported approximately 68% voter turnout, with over 25,000 ballots cast countywide. For the November 3, 2026 general election, New Haven and Addison County voters will decide races including Vermont Governor (current term expires January 2027), U.S. House of Representatives (Vermont's at-large seat), Vermont State Senate and House seats for Addison County districts, Addison County Sheriff, State's Attorney, and various county and local offices. Vermont allows no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot by mail or in person from the Town Clerk, and early voting is available at the Town Clerk's office beginning 45 days before Election Day. Absentee ballot applications are available at sos.vermont.gov/elections or directly from the New Haven Town Clerk. Vermont uses paper ballots counted by optical scanners with post-election audits to verify accuracy.