Tunbridge, Vermont Public Records

The Tunbridge Police Department, headquartered at 286 VT-110, Tunbridge, VT 05077, is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and order within the town. The department is staffed by a team of dedicated officers who work diligently to respond to emergency calls, investigate crimes, and provide community-oriented policing services. Residents can contact the Tunbridge Police Department to report incidents, obtain copies of police reports, or inquire about the department's various programs and initiatives. The department also collaborates closely with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and Vermont State Police to ensure comprehensive law enforcement coverage for the Tunbridge community.

The Office of Economic Development also works closely with the local Chamber of Commerce to promote economic growth and support the diverse array of small businesses that contribute to Tunbridge's vibrant commercial landscape.

Tunbridge voters are served by the Tunbridge Town Clerk's Office, which administers elections at the local level. The Town Clerk, located at 1387 Vermont Route 110, Tunbridge, VT 05077, phone (802) 889-5521, handles voter registration, maintains the town checklist (voter roll), and manages polling operations for all federal, state, and local elections. Vermont residents can register to vote online through the Vermont Secretary of State's website at https://olvr.vermont.gov/ up to the day before an election, or register in person at the town clerk's office or on election day at the polling place. Voters must provide proof of residency but Vermont does not require photo ID to vote. Tunbridge holds annual Town Meeting elections on the first Tuesday in March, where residents elect local officers including selectboard members, listers, town clerk, town treasurer, school board members, and various other town positions, and vote on the town budget and local ballot items. Tunbridge does not have a mayor or city council, operating instead under Vermont's traditional town meeting democracy. The Tunbridge polling place for all elections is typically the Tunbridge Town Hall at 1387 VT Route 110; voters can confirm their polling location by contacting the Town Clerk or checking https://mvp.vermont.gov/. Vermont's Public Records Act makes certain election records public, including the checklist of registered voters (with addresses redacted upon request), election results by precinct, and campaign finance reports filed with the Vermont Secretary of State's Campaign Finance Division. In the November 2024 presidential election, Orange County reported approximately 62% voter turnout, with roughly 17,500 registered voters and about 10,800 ballots cast countywide. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Tunbridge voters will decide several key races: Vermont does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senator Sanders' term expires in 2024, Senator Welch's in 2028), but voters will elect one U.S. Representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district, Governor of Vermont (four-year term, last elected 2022, next in 2026), Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Auditor, all elected to two-year terms. State legislative races include one Vermont Senate seat for Orange County (part of a multi-member district) and representation in the Vermont House of Representatives for the Tunbridge area (Orange-Washington-Addison district). Orange County-level offices elected include Orange County State's Attorney (two-year term), Orange County Sheriff (two-year term), Orange County Clerk (four-year term, last elected 2024), and one or more Orange County Assistant Judges. Vermont permits early voting and absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason by contacting their town clerk or applying online at https://olvr.vermont.gov/. Absentee ballots are mailed beginning 45 days before an election and must be returned by 7:00 PM on election day.