Guildhall Planning Commission/Historic District Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 6:30 PM
at the Guild Hall
to review and act upon a zoning permit.

Bruno McKenzie has applied for a zoning permit to build two porches on the store.

Tax Map: 002-0020 parcel ID
SPAN: 270-085-10124

To preserve your rights to participate in any following hearings, participation is required.
Comments and/or concerns may be communicated to the Historic District Commission:

In person or through a representative at the hearing, and/or
In writing by mail to PO Box 10, Guildhall, VT 05905
or
email at [email protected]

For Planning Commission
Brandy Tanner
Zoning Administrator

>Click here< for the official PDF notice. 

Guildhall Planning Commission/Historic District

Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 6:30 PM
at the Guild Hall
to review and act upon the amended zoning permit Decision Condition 8 plan.

The Side Judges have submitted a plan in response to the amended zoning permit Decision Condition 8 regarding the mound that will be created by the fire suppression system.

Tax Map: 004-0075 & 004-0085 parcel ID
SPAN: 270-085-10309 & 270-085-10310

To preserve your rights to participate in any following hearings, participation is required.
Comments and/or concerns may be communicated to the Historic District Commission:

In person or through a representative at the hearing, and/or
In writing by mail to PO Box 10, Guildhall, VT 05905
or
email at [email protected]
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For Planning Commission
Brandy Tanner
Zoning Administrator

>Click here< for the official PDF notice. 

Water Payments are due by 9/15/2026.
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Unpaid bill interest of 1 ½ % per month.

Admin penalty fee: $25 1st month/$10 each succeeding month.

Late payments applied to interest, then fee/principal.

The next planning board meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30pm. 

The Guildhall Selectboard hereby provides notice of a public hearing being held pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4444 for the purpose of hearing public comments concerning the proposed changes to the Guildhall Zoning Bylaw. < Click Here >

The public hearing has been scheduled for August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. at the Guildhall Town Office. Statement of Purpose: The proposed changes to the Guildhall Zoning Bylaw (known hereafter as “Bylaw”) shall incorporate subdivision regulations and become a “Unified Development Bylaw” in accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 4419.

The proposed changes will also serve the following purposes:

•Clarify review processes for proposed development of non-frontage lots;
•Merge the Alternative Energy & Forest Conservation District with the Forest Conservation District
•Identify the boundaries of the Historical Design Review District and clarify a process for reviewing proposed development. •Consolidate all development review processes into a single Article IX, Administration and Enforcement. This section also allows for Site Plan Review and Approval and clarifies that all development review functions are the responsibility of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
•Comply with amendments 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117. Statutory amendments include the HOME Act, Act 181, S.325, and H.491. •Establish new definitions for “Development Review”, “Fill”, “Grading”, “Private Road”, “Town Highway, Class 2”, “Town Highway, Class 3”, Town Highway, Class 4”, and “Trail”.

Geographic Area Affected:

The Bylaw changes shall apply to all areas in the Town of Guildhall, Vermont.

Table of Contents:

Article I: Enactment & Intent; Article II: Establishment of Districts & District Regulations; Article III: General Regulations; Article IV: Non-conforming Uses and Structures; Article V: Flood Hazard Regulations; Article VI: Planned Unit Development; Article VII: Subdivision Regulations; Article VIII: Definitions; Article IX: Administration and Enforcement; Article X: Amendments, Interpretation and Effective Date.

Location Where Full Text May Be Examined:

The full text of the proposed changes can be viewed at the Guildhall Town Clerk’s Office, Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., or on the Town of Guildhall website – www.guildhallvt.org

The meeting is open to the public.

Interested persons may attend the meeting or send a letter (P.O. Box 10, Guildhall VT 05905) or email to the Guildhall Selectboard c/o the Town Clerk’s office to comment on the proposed update: [email protected]

Town of Guildhall Selectboard Dated July 23, 2026

NOTICE | TOWN OF GUILDHALL | INVITATION TO BID

1. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Guildhall, Vermont, hereinafter referred to as the "Owner," for proposals for annual assessment services, dated June 16, 2026, and described more fully in the “Request for Proposal for Town Assessor Services”, on or before 3:00 o'clock, in the PM, August 18, 2026 at the Guild Hall (Town Office), PO Box 10, 13 Courthouse Dr., Guildhall, VT 05905, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read.

2. All bids must respond fully to the “Request for Proposal for Town Assessor Services” which is available from the Town Clerk by:

• A. Email: [email protected]
• B. Phone: 802-676-3797 (voice mail when office is closed)
• C. In Person: Tuesdays 9 am – 3 pm or Thursdays 9 am – 3 pm.

3. A bidder may withdraw any proposal submitted prior to the hour set for the closing of the bids provided the request is signed in a manner identical with the proposal being withdrawn.

4. The Town of Guildhall will be responsible for payment in accordance with the terms of the contract.

5. The Guildhall Selectboard reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Town of Guildhall, VT.
By: George Blakeslee