Westford, Vermont Public Records

Additionally, the town's picturesque landscapes and close-knit community have attracted a growing number of small businesses, artisans, and remote workers, contributing to the area's economic vibrancy and quality of life.

The Westford Police Department is responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within the town of Westford, 05494. Residents can contact the police department to report incidents, request assistance, or inquire about local crime statistics and arrest records. The department's records division oversees the maintenance and accessibility of these public law enforcement documents. Individuals seeking information about specific incidents, citations, or arrests within Westford can submit requests to the police department, subject to any applicable privacy or confidentiality regulations.

Westford voters are served by the Westford Town Clerk, who also serves as the local election official, located at 1713 Vermont Route 128, Westford, VT 05494 (phone: 802-878-4587, website: https://westfordvt.us). County-level election administration for Chittenden County is coordinated by the individual town clerks under guidance from the Vermont Secretary of State's Elections Division, located at 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633 (phone: 802-828-2363, website: https://sos.vermont.gov/elections). Vermont allows same-day voter registration, meaning residents can register to vote in person on Election Day at their polling place with proof of residency (such as a driver's license, utility bill, or lease agreement). Advance voter registration is available online at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/registration, by mail, or in person at the Town Clerk's Office. The deadline for advance registration is the day before Election Day. Westford holds annual Town Meeting on the first Tuesday in March, a New England tradition where voters gather to decide municipal budgets, elect local officers such as selectboard members, school board members, listers, town clerk, town treasurer, auditors, and discuss warrant articles. The next Town Meeting for Westford will be held on March 3, 2026. Westford does not have a mayor or city council; instead, the town is governed by a five-member Selectboard elected on staggered terms. Westford voters cast ballots at the Westford Town Office/Town Hall, 1713 Vermont Route 128; polling location information can be confirmed by contacting the Town Clerk or checking the Secretary of State's polling place lookup at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/polling-places. In the November 2024 general election, Chittenden County reported approximately 75% voter turnout, reflecting Vermont's traditionally high civic participation. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Westford voters will decide several key races: the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Vermont's at-large congressional district, Vermont Governor (four-year term), Vermont Lieutenant Governor, Vermont Secretary of State, Vermont Attorney General, Vermont State Treasurer, Vermont State Auditor, Vermont State Senate seats for the Chittenden County Senate District, and Vermont House of Representatives seats for the Chittenden-24 district (which includes Westford). County-level positions are not typically on the ballot in Vermont, as most county functions have been assumed by state government. Westford voters will also decide state and local ballot measures if any are proposed. Vermont offers universal vote-by-mail; every registered voter automatically receives a ballot by mail approximately 30 days before Election Day. Voters may return completed ballots by mail (postmarked by Election Day), drop them off at the Town Clerk's Office during business hours, or deliver them to the polling place on Election Day. In-person early voting is available at the Town Clerk's Office starting 45 days before Election Day. Vermont's public records law (1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320) makes voter checklists (registration lists) public records available for inspection, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for state candidates are available through the Vermont Secretary of State's Campaign Finance system at https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov. Election results by town, including Westford's vote tallies by precinct, are published by the Secretary of State following certification at https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/election-results. Westford's Town Clerk also posts unofficial local results on the town website shortly after polls close.