We are a special lakeside community providing a gateway to Vermont from New York and Canada as the most northwesterly town in the state. We invite all citizens, neighbors and visitors to use this information, help us enhance it, and make it more effective. We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions!
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MUNICIPALITY OF ALBURGH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 27, 2025
6:00 PM
1 NORTH MAIN STREET, ALBURGH, VT 05440
Notice is hereby given to the residents of the municipality of Alburgh, Vermont that the Alburgh Selectboard will hold a hearing on January 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Alburgh Town Clerk’s Office (1 North Main Street, Alburgh, VT 05440) to consider for adoption the following Alburgh Municipal Plan pursuant to Chapter 117 of Title 24, Section 4387 and 4384, Vermont Statutes Annotated.
According to Title 24 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, Municipal Plans must be amended and readopted every eight years or they will expire. The previous Alburgh Town Plan expired on September 27, 2024. The plan update focused on the following: reflecting the results of the 2024 Town Plan, incorporating elements of the Village Master Plan and adding information from the Town’s recreation planning efforts.
The Alburgh Town Plan contains 8 chapters and one appendix, which include: Town Plan Goals, Policies and Action Plan; A Brief History; Population, Housing and Economic Development; Natural and Cultural Environment and Land Use; Utilities, Facilities and Services; Transportation; Compatibility to Neighboring Towns and the Region; Implementation Report, and Appendix A: Survey Results. A full text of the plan is on file in the Alburgh Town Clerks Office. The plan proposes goals and policies that impact the entire Municipality of Alburgh. This plan is intended to be consistent with the goals established in Title 24, Section 4302.
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION COMMUNITY SURVEY – CLICK HERE
Recordhub is currently hosting an accumulation of town land records online. Not everything is on there but we are gaining each day: Alburgh Land Records
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LINKS TO TOWN PROPERTY TAX BILLS (use Ctrl + F to search the .pdfs)
2024-25 Property Tax Bill Copies (Redacted for Public Access) *Do not use for escrow purposes
2023-24 Property Tax Bill Copies (Redacted for Public Access) *Do not use for escrow purposes
2024 Dog Licensing! Please submit current rabies vaccination records when registering. Fees are $10 for spayed/neutered dogs, and $14 for those intact. Dogs must be licensed by April 1st or fees will increase and tickets may be issued. Registration by mail is possible, call the municipal office for details.
Payments can be made via snail mail or can be placed in the drop box located on the south side of the building.
Electronic payments for the Town of Alburgh are accepted by clicking HERE with a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express card. A $3.00 fee or 2.65% charge (whichever is greater) will be applied. Cards issued by Canadian banks will have to use a US Zip Code like Alburgh’s 05440 to get the portal to work.
At this time only CURRENT bills, not delinquent, can be paid in this format. Problems or questions can be directed to the office. Thank you!