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Candidate Forum / Meet and Greet

On Sunday, May 19^th, there will be a Candidate Forum/Meet and Greet at the Roxbury Town Hall (village school) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  There are 2 candidates running for the new Selectboard position that expires Town Meeting Day 2025.  There are 2 candidates running for the new Selectboard position that expires Town Meeting Day 2026.

The forum is a way to get to know the candidates prior to casting your vote.  You can send your questions to the Town Clerk at the Town Office or by emailing townclerk@roxburyvt.org by 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16^th.   The questions will be sent to a Moderator and will oversee the forum.  After the forum, attendees can visit and get to know their fellow residents and future Selectboard members. 

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Special Election – June 11

ATTENTION ROXBURY VOTERS

On Town Meeting Day, the voters passed the article to expand the Selectboard to 5 members.

The Selectboard set the date for the Special Election for June 11^th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Roxbury Town Office.

This vote will be by Australian Ballot.

The deadline to submit a petition for the new positions is May 6 by 5 p.m.

One position will be for 1 year, until Town Meeting of 2025.

One position will be for 2 years, until Town Meeting of 2026.

If submitting a petition, you must choose whether it is for 1 year or 2 years.  Signatures of 1% of the legal voters of Roxbury is required on the petition.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk at 802-485-7840.

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Town of Roxbury – Special Meeting on June 11
Attention Roxbury Voters.

There will be a Special Town Meeting on June 11 at the Roxbury Town Office.  The purpose of the special meeting is to elect two new members to the Roxbury Selectboard.

Interested candidates must submit a petition by May 6 at 5 p.m.  For more information on the petition process, please contact the Town Clerk at 802-485-7840. 

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Town of Roxbury Vacancies for Office
Attention Roxbury Voters, the following vacancies for office are:

• Town Auditor
• Lister

* The positions of Town Auditor and Lister are only until Town Meeting 2024

The Following positions are vacant:

• Animal Control Officer
• Tree Warden
• Mountain Alliance Representative

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please contact the Town clerk at townclerk@roxburyvt.org or call at 802-485-7840.

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Town of Roxbury Municipal Mowing – Request for Proposals
The Town of Roxbury is requesting proposals for mowing of town properties for a two-year period starting May 1, 2024 through November 1, 2025. The following properties are to be mowed once a week, starting May 1st through October 15:
– Third Branch Park
– Roxbury Fire Station
– Roxbury Town Office
– Roxbury Village Park
– Roxbury Library

Qualified contractors should submit their proposal to the Roxbury Town Clerk’s Office by April 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Roxbury Community Hall to go over the requirements.

Contractors should have the following insurance requirements:
General Liability $1,000,000
Workers Comp

Request For Proposals (PDF)

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Roxbury Cemeteries Mowing – Request for Proposals
The Town of Roxbury is requesting proposals for mowing of Roxbury cemeteries for a two-year period starting May 1, 2024 . The contract will be extended to November 1, 2025.

Qualified contractors should submit their proposal to the Roxbury Town Clerk’s Office by April 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Roxbury Community Hall to go over the requirements.

Contractors should have the following insurance requirements:
General Liability $1,000,000
Workers Comp

Request For Proposals (PDF)

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Bear Coexistence PSA from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has begun to receive reports of bears coming out of their dens as the weather warms. Now is the time to take these proactive steps in the PDF to help prevent bears from looking for food in your yards and neighborhoods.
Proactive Steps to Prevent Bears (PDF)

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Town Meeting Resources and Documents
All information regarding the 2024 Town Meeting election results, warnings, resources, and documents can be found on this page:  Annual Town Meeting Resources

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Free COVID-19 Home Kits at Town Office

There are free COVID-19 Home Kits available at the Town Office. Please stop by during the business hours to pick up the kit.

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Roxbury Planning Commission – Request for Proposals
The Roxbury Planning Commission is seeking proposals for the Community Design and Engagement Planning Process for the Roxbury Village Center Revitalization Plan Project.
All Proposals are due on March 8, 2024.

Request For Proposals (PDF)
Q&A Regarding RFP (PDF)

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Grant Administrator Position
The Town of Roxbury is seeking a person to assist with the overall administration of town grants. Acting as the Town’s grant administrator, this person will assist the Selectboard, Town Office and other Town Officials and Boards in all aspects related to your various grant initiatives. These include seeking, writing, monitoring and reporting and the general administrative follow-ups required as they relate to our grants.

This is a part-time position with salary negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Please forward a letter of interest to the Selectboard in care of Tammy Legacy at the Roxbury Town Clerks’ Office. Email townclerk@roxburyvt.org or call 802-485-7840

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Volunteers for Roxbury Outdoor Committee
The Roxbury Selectboard is looking for volunteers to assist on a Roxbury Outdoor Committee on Recreation. This will be a long-term 7-member Town Committee whose members will be expected to work with Roxbury citizens, landowners, the Forest Service, neighboring Town and Government officials to spearhead the drive to establish a trail network in and about Roxbury for the benefit for all.

If you are interested in being appointed to serve on this committee, please provide your contact details Tammy Legacy at the Roxbury Town Clerks Office. Email townclerk@roxburyvt.org or call 802-485-7840.

Interested in providing a feedback through our survey? Fill it out here.

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The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is coming soon. Vermont is going to celebrate their 250th Anniversary in 2027. The Roxbury Selectboard is looking for volunteers to be on a committee to help plan the celebrations in Roxbury. If you are interested being on this committee, please contact Tammy Legacy at the Roxbury Town Clerks Office. Email townclerk@roxburyvt.org or call 802-485-7840.

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Central Vermont Career Center School District
Agenda and Committee Meeting Information (PDF)

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Press Release on Backyard Burning Issued
Read the guidelines on burning brush and yard waste on your property. In Roxbury, a permit must be issued by the Fire Warden.