In person
In order to keep you and our poll workers as safe as possible on Vermont Primary Election Day on August 11, 2020, the following procedures will be in effect for those voters who choose to cast their vote in person.
1. Upon arriving at the town office (Polling Place), enter through the Front Door to check in (or Accessible Entrance, if need be).  We request that you wear a mask, as will we.
2. One voter or voting family will be admitted to the Hall at one time.
Social distancing will be practiced.  If there are voters ahead of you, you will be asked to wait outside. In the event of rain, we will have 6 foot spacing in the meeting room waiting area or you can wait in your car.
3. The Entrance Checklist poll worker will hand you 3 ballots.  You will be directed to one of two voting booths to mark the ballot of your choice. We will be disinfecting the booths after each use.
4. After marking the ballot of your choice, proceed to the Exit Checklist poll worker who will show you which ballot box is for the voted ballot and which is for the 2 un-voted ballots.
5. Voters will exit by way of the Accessible Entrance.
 
Alternatively
If you wish, you may vote outside or in your car. When you check in, request the ballots and return envelopes. Step outside or in your car to mark your ballots.  Place the voted ballot in the Certificate Envelope and sign it.  Place the un-voted ballots in the other envelope.  Return the envelopes to the Entrance check in.
 
Returning Early Ballots on Election Day
If you received Early Ballots, but have not returned them yet, they can be brought to the Polling Place (Town Office) on Election Day.  Before coming, Mark the ballot of your choice. Place the voted ballot in the Certificate Envelope and sign it.  Place the un-voted ballots in the other envelope.  Return the envelopes to the Entrance check in.
 
Lost Early Ballots
If you requested Early Ballots, but can not find ALL THREE to return, come to the Polling Place (Town Office) to vote in person.  You will be asked to complete and sign an Affidavit form which affirms that one or more of the ballots has been lost, misplaced or not received. The Entrance Checklist poll worker will give you 3 new ballots and you may vote in person.
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​VOTE EARLY – the safe method during the pandemic.
Email me at  townclerk@guildhallvt.org  and I will arrange to meet you at the town office and hand you the ballots.   After you have marked the one you choose, return the envelope to the mail slot in town office front door or bring it to the polls on August 11th.
 
PS -  If you already have your early ballots, it is recommended that you return the envelope by hand to the front door mail slot or bring it to the polls on August 11th.  At this date, the mail may not get it to the town in time to be counted.

Zoning Permit application has been posted at the Town Office and can be inspected by the public at any time.  

1. parcel: 102-6955 (R. Dupuis - garage and mud room)

Recommend MAILING early ballots back NO LATER than Thursday, August 6th to ensure they arrive by August 11th.

After Thursday, recommend delivering by hand - put early ballots through mail slot in front door of Town Office.

The early ballots can be returned in person on Vermont Primary Election Day - August 11th.
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Zoning Permit application has been posted at the Town Office and can be inspected by the public at any time.  

1. parcel: 008-4736  Storage Shed (McVetty)

The Town Clerk's office will not be available for service on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
The Vermont Primary Election will be taking place from 10 AM to 7 PM.

The Historic District Commission will meet Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30 PM on the Guildhall Common to review and act upon a zoning permit request. Bruno McKenzie is applying for permission to build a back porch and carriage shed garage on the property located at 51 Bridge St.

Guildhall voters are encouraged to request an early ballot for the August 11 Vermont State Primary election which can be filled out safely at home and mailed back postage paid or dropped off at the Town Office.

To request ballots, mail the postcard you received or call 676-3797 or email townclerk@guildhallvt.org.
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Thank you to the 74 voters who have already made the request (30 have returned them so far!).

Have you completed the 2020 U.S. Census form?
It is important to do so. 
Both full time residents and folks with seasonal camps need to complete a form for their Guildhall address.
​The population count is used to determine many types of government funding eligibility for the Town.
It takes about 5 minutes and can be completed online at http://2020census.gov/
or you can contact 
     Gloria Bruce, Partnership Specialist
     New York Regional Census Center
    U.S. Census Bureau
    O: 802.491.7859 | M: gloria.a.bruce@2020census.gov
for a paper form.\

The Municipal and Education Tax Rates have been set for 2020.
Tax Bills will be mailed on August 15, 2020.
If you purchased a property ON or AFTER APRIL 1st, contact the Town Clerk for a copy of the Tax Bill.
phone   802-676-3797
email    townclerk@guildhallvt.org

Muni Tax Rate                               $0.7210
Homestead Tax Rate                      $1.0960
Homestead Total Rate                    $1.8170            +5.0% 

Muni Tax Rate                                   $0.7210
Non-Homestead Tax Rate                   $1.5414
Non-Homestead Total Rate                 $2.2624            +4.0%