WARNING – TOWN OF WOODSTOCK, VERMONT ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
February 28, 2026 and March 3, 2026
The legal voters of the Town of Woodstock, County of Windsor, State of Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at Town Hall Theatre in said Town on the 28th of February 2026 at 10:00 A.M. for the Annual Meeting and on Tuesday March 3, 2026 between 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. to act on the following:
The legal voters of the Town of Woodstock are further notified and warned that a public informational hearing to explain and discuss the articles that will be voted on by Australian ballot (Articles 9-25) will be held at Town Hall Theatre on the 28th of February 2026, following the discussion of, and voting on, Articles 1-8 from the floor at 10:00 A.M. No changes to the articles to be voted by Australian ballot can be made during this meeting.
Saturday, February 28, 2026: ANNUAL MEETING 10:00 A.M.
ARTICLE 1: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to collect the Town General, Highway, School Taxes and State Education Taxes on real property and all other taxes levied through the Treasurer under the provisions of Title 32 VSA Chapter 133 and fix the dates of payments as November 6, 2026 and May 7, 2027 and to require payment to be received by the Town Office by close of business on those dates.
ARTICLE 2: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to pay the Town Officers in accordance with Title 24 VSA, Section 932 as follows:
Select Board $1,000.00 per year
Town Treasurer $14,000.00 per year
Constable $25.76 per hour
Town Clerk $37.63 per hour
Moderator $100.00 each time serves
ARTICLE 3: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of Eight Million Eight Hundred Forty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Forty One cents ($8,842,940.41) which includes the specified sums of money to operate each department; and to raise by taxation the amount up to Seven Million Two Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Dollars and Forty cents ($7,204.230.40) which is the necessary sum to defray operating costs for FY 2026-2027.
Culture and Recreation $468,500
Town Hall Building $172,738.56
General Government $1.402,107.03
Community Development & Planning $174,865.44
Town Clerk $199,732.84
Town Highways $2,287,892.79
Cemetery Maintenance $28,000
Sanitation $27,045
Welcome Center $90,530.54
Ambulance/Fire Department $2,374,349.42
Health Officer $2,350
Communications – Dispatch $621,660.00
Constable $10,850
Town Police $487,468.79
Select Board Contingency $442,250.00
Irene Bond $52,600
Total $8,842,940.41
ARTICLE 4: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of One Million Five Hundred Seventy Four thousand Six Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Twenty Three Cents ($1,574,615.23), which includes up to One Million Five Hundred Twenty Six thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents (1,526,765.23) and up to Forty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($47,850) from other revenues, to pay the current expenses and debt of the sewer department for FY27 spanning July 1st 2026 through June 30th 2027.
ARTICLE 5: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand One Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Twenty Two Cents ($900,113.22), which includes up to Nine Hundred Thousand One Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Twenty Two cents ($900,113.22) from user fees, connection fees and other revenue sources, to pay the current expenses and debt of the water department for FY27 spanning July 1st 2026 through June 30th 2027.
ARTICLE 6: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900) and pay each of the Trustees Three Hundred Dollars ($300) for the purpose of paying the Trustees of Public Funds for services rendered and approve the expenditure from the income of the Trust Funds for that purpose.
ARTICLE 7: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) for the purpose of having the Public Trust Funds audited and approve the expenditure of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) from income of the Trust Funds to pay for the Annual Audit.
ARTICLE 8: To entertain the discussion of any other business of interest to the legal voters, such discussion shall not be construed in any manner as binding Municipal Action.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd 2026: AUSTRALIAN BALLOT- 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
ARTICLE 9: The election of Town Officers for the ensuing year as required by law including:
Select Board (3-year term)
Select Board (2-year term)
Select Board (1-year term)
Town Clerk (3-year term)
Treasurer (3-year term)
Moderator (1-year term)
Cemetery Commissioner (3-year term)
Cemetery Commissioner (2-year term)
Trustee of Public Funds (3-year term)
Trustee of Public Funds (1-year term)
Grand Juror (1-year term)
First Constable (1-year term)
Town Agent (1-year term)
ARTICLE 10: Shall general obligation bonds, notes or other debt obligations of the Town of Woodstock in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Million Dollars ($35,000,000.00), subject to reduction from the receipt of available state and federal grants-in-aid and other financial assistance, be issued to finance the cost of maintaining and upgrading the Woodstock Main Wastewater Treatment Facility, the total estimated cost of which is Thirty Four Million Two Hundred Sixty One Thousand One Hundred Eighty Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($34,261,188.00) and includes the construction of new (i) biological treatment process tanks and building, (ii) headworks, (iii) dewatering facilities, and (iv) ultraviolet disinfection system, with the expectation, but not guarantee, that 100% of the annual debt service will be paid from sewer user fees and other town resources (including but not limited to the Local Option Tax).
ARTICLE 11: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of Fifty One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($51,250) for the Norman Williams Public Library to help support the operations and maintenance of the library.
ARTICLE 12: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for the Ottauquechee Health Foundation (OHF). OHF is a nonprofit community resource that provides funding and support for individuals with limited financial means to help meet critical health and wellness needs such as medical and dental care, eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, prescription co-payments and short term caregiver services.
ARTICLE 13: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Dollars) to Woodstock Community Television (WCTV) to provide local media services to residents of the Town.
ARTICLE 14: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) to Windsor County Mentors for youth mentoring services provided to the Children of Windsor County.
ARTICLE 15: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $1,000 (One Thousand Dollars) to Green Mountain RSVP of Windsor County, an AmeriCorps Seniors Program, to coordinate free-to-attend, volunteer led Bone Builders classes and connect people age 55 and older with volunteer opportunities, thereby reducing social isolation and improving health.
ARTICLE 16: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate $7,000 (Seven Thousand Dollars) for Senior Solutions, the nonprofit area agency on aging serving Southeastern Vermont, to serve older Woodstock residents with nutrition and wellness programs, application assistance for state and federal benefit programs, Medicare enrollment guidance, long-term care Medicaid program care coordination, volunteer programs, and more.
ARTICLE 17: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $3,000 (Three Thousand dollars) to Public Health Council of the Upper Valley to provide free regional flu vaccine clinics, ensure core public health services, like emergency preparedness, and addressing health disparities services to residents of the Town
ARTICLE 18: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $3,247 (Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars) to Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) to help support outpatient mental health and substance use services to residents of the Town.
ARTICLE 19: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $8,000 (Eight Thousand dollars) to Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center to support the Community Care Coordinator position, an initiative dedicated to providing in-home care coordination for Woodstock area residents. This role will connect individuals and families with essential healthcare services and community resources, improve health outcomes, and reduce unnecessary hospital visits, ensuring the well-being of our most vulnerable neighbors.
ARTICLE 20: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,250) to support programming of the Spectrum Teen Center. Our objective is to engage teens in healthy activities and make youth feel supported, welcomed, and included.
There is no charge to attend our program.
ARTICLE 21: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for the support of The Family Place to provide services to residents of the Town.
ARTICLE 22: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $42,000 (Forty-Two Thousand Dollars) for the support of Pentangle Arts, to provide services to residents of the Town.
ARTICLE 23: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote either or both of the exemptions listed below for the parking lot of the Norman Williams Public Library for a period of 5 years.
A) Exemption from all local property taxes including education, highway, and town general.
B) Exemption from the educational property taxes and to raise by property taxation a sum of money to pay the exempted amount to the appropriate entity.
ARTICLE 24: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of $20,000 (Twenty Thousand Dollars) for the support of Woodstock Area Adult Day Services dba Upper Valley Adult Day Care (formerly Scotland House) to provide services to residents of the Town..
ARTICLE 25: Shall the voters of Woodstock vote to appropriate the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($43,200), for the support of services of the Woodstock Area Council on Aging dba The Thompson Senior Center. The Thompson is an important community resource – providing daily meals, medical and area transportation, and an array of health, educational and social services that assist residents to age well.
The legal voters of the Town of Woodstock are further notified that voter qualifications, registration, and absentee voting relative to said meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated. You must be registered to vote in the Town of Woodstock in order to vote at Town Meeting.
Dated at Woodstock, County of Windsor, State of Vermont on this 26th day of January 2026.
By the Select Board members of the TOWN OF WOODSTOCK:
Ray Bourgeois, Chair
Susan Ford, Vice-Chair
Keri Cole
Cliff Johnson
Laura Powell
F. Charles Degener, III
Town Clerk