Roxbury, Vermont Public Records

The Roxbury Police Department, headquartered at 15 Main Street, Roxbury, VT 05669, is responsible for law enforcement and public safety within the town's boundaries. Residents can contact the police department to report crimes, request assistance, or access records related to arrests, incident reports, and other law enforcement activities. The department works closely with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Vermont State Police to ensure the safety and security of the local community. Individuals interested in obtaining copies of police reports or accessing criminal history information can submit requests directly to the Roxbury Police Department.

The town also maintains information on local land use regulations and development projects, providing valuable resources for companies looking to establish or expand their operations in this Addison County city.

Roxbury, Vermont voters are served by the Addison County Clerk's Office for election administration and voter registration. The Addison County Clerk is located at 5 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 (phone: 802-388-1966, website: https://www.addisonvt.org/county-clerk). However, voter registration and local election administration are primarily handled by the Roxbury Town Clerk at 1594 Roxbury Road, Roxbury, VT 05669 (phone: 802-485-7840). Vermont residents can register to vote online through the Vermont Secretary of State's website at https://olvr.vermont.gov, by mail, or in person at the town clerk's office. Voter registration deadline is the day before Election Day in Vermont, and same-day voter registration is available at the polls with proper identification and proof of residency. Acceptable ID includes a valid Vermont driver's license, passport, or other government-issued photo ID, though voters without photo ID can still vote by signing an affidavit. Roxbury conducts municipal elections annually on Town Meeting Day, which is the first Tuesday in March. At Town Meeting, Roxbury residents elect town officers including selectboard members, town clerk, treasurer, listers, school directors, and various other local positions. These elections are conducted by Australian ballot (paper ballot) with voting typically from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, followed by the traditional town meeting to discuss and vote on the town budget and other warrant articles. Roxbury does not have a mayor or city council structure, instead operating under Vermont's traditional selectboard system with a three-member board of selectmen. To find polling locations, Roxbury voters should check with the Town Clerk or visit https://mvp.vermont.gov to access Vermont's My Voter Page, which shows assigned polling place, sample ballots, and voter registration status. Roxbury typically has one polling place at the Roxbury Town Hall. Vermont's public records law provides public access to voter checklists (registration lists), election results by precinct, campaign finance reports filed with the Vermont Secretary of State, and candidate filings. These are accessible through the Secretary of State's elections division at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/. In the November 2024 presidential election, Addison County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout, with detailed precinct-level results available through the Vermont Secretary of State. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Roxbury and Addison County voters will decide several key races. Vermont does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senator Bernie Sanders was re-elected in 2024 and Senator Peter Welch's term runs through 2028). Vermont's governor election is held in even-numbered years for two-year terms, so the gubernatorial race will be on the 2026 ballot. State Senate and House of Representatives seats for Roxbury's districts will also be contested, along with county-level positions including Addison County state's attorney, sheriff, and several judgeships. Vermont allows early voting and absentee voting without excuse. Voters can request absentee ballots online through the My Voter Page, by mail, or in person at the town clerk's office beginning 45 days before any election. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the town clerk by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.