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Selectboard Meetings
& Town Meetings

Marriage Licenses

Civil Marriage License: $60
Certified copy: $10

Dog Licenses

Due on or before April 1:
Current rabies certificate is a must.

Dogs/Wolf Hybrids: $13
Neutered: $9

License Fees after April 1:
Dogs/Wolf Hybrids: $TBD
Neutered: $TBD

Contacts

P.O. Box 238
Rochester, VT 05767
Phone: 802-767-3631

Town Clerk/Treasurer/
Tax Collector:

Julie Smith
townclerk@
rochestervermont.org

Assistant Clerk/Treasurer
Kristen LaPell
assistanttownclerk@
rochestervermont.org

Delinquent Tax Collector:
Rebecca Klein

Highway/Road Dept:
John Champion, Road Foreman
Dana Spalding
Teddy Smith
802-767-4732

RHS Repurposing Project

RFM&E-Logo

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All homepage rotating photos:
© 2022 Jeffrey Mather
© 2022 Jerry LeBlond
Photos used on this website are not public domain and need permission for use.

2023 Rochester Vermont Summer Concert Series

All concerts will start on Sundays at 6:30 pm at the Rochester Park at the Gazebo. Pack your picnic dinner and stay a while.

June 25–Greg Ryan
July 2–Stretch n’ the Limits
July 9 —Dave Keller Band
July 16–John Lackard Blues Band
July 23–Free Range Band
July 30–Outcrops
August 6–Bloodroot Gap
August 13–Party Crashers

Beat the Heat

NOTICE

TOWN OF ROCHESTER, VT

Rochestervermont.org

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON BETHEL MOUNTAIN ROAD ORDINANCE

On May 18, the Selectboard of the Town of Rochester, Vermont, adopted amendments to the existing ordinance “Ordinance Affecting the Speed Limit on a Portion of Bethel Mountain Road” Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. sections 1971-1976. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A 1972 to inform the public of these amendments and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove of these amendments.

FULL TEXT

The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at the Rochester Town office at 67 School Street and may be examined during regular office hours.

CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE

Title 24 V.S.A 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinance amendments adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question or disapproving the amendments signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of the amendments. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A 1973, The amended “Ordinance Affecting the Speed Limit on a Portion of Bethel Mountain Road” shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption.

PERSON TO CONTACT

Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Frank Severy, Selectboard at PO Box 238, Rochester, VT 05767 or by calling 802-767-3631 during regular office hours.

Special Town Meeting Certification of Final Vote

Retail Cannabis Certification of Final Vote

Certification of Final Vote for School Directors

School Certification of Final Vote

Office closed on Thursday, May 4th.

The Town Clerk’s office will be closed all day on Thursday, May 4th so we can attend Clerk/Treasurer Workshops.

The Rochester Farmer’s Market

Friday afternoons, 3-6pm. May 26 thru October 6, 2023

The Rochester Farmer’s Market & Exchange is gearing up for the 2023 summer season beginning Friday, May 26 and running thru October 6 from 3:00 pm in the afternoon until 6:00pm.

Rain or shine, “It‘s a great way to start the weekend!”

This will be the eighth summer for the Market & Exchange. This year Rochester’s Market & Exchange will feature local farm produce, eggs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, crafts, art, live music and more. There are spaces available both by the day and the season at very reasonable prices.

For more information email market manager Asia Labejsza-Kennett at rochesterfmvt@gmail.com
See you there!

Warning of Town Meeting

Download the pdf at the link below:

>> 2023 Town of Rochester Town Meeting Warning.pdf

Invitation to Bid

West Hill Road Bridge Replacement January 12th, 2023
Invitation to Bid
INVITATION TO BID
West Hill Road Bridge Replacement Project
Sealed bids from pre-qualified contractors shall be accepted until 11:00 AM,
prevailing time on Friday February 10th, 2023 at the Rochester Town Clerk Office
(67 School Street, Rochester, VT, 05767) for construction of the project
hereinafter described. Bid opening will occur immediately after the bid submittal
deadline. The time of receiving and opening bids may be postponed due to
emergencies or unforeseen conditions.
Sealed BIDS shall be marked in the lower left-hand corner: Bid Documents:
West Hill Road Bridge Replacement Project.
Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Town of
Rochester for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID bond may
be used in lieu of a certified check.
PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS: All bidders on this project shall be
on the Agency of Transportation’s prequalified list under the category listed
below or shall have submitted a complete prequalification application to the
Agency of Transportation, Contract Administration, a minimum of 10 working
days prior to the bid opening. For information contact Jon Winter at (802) 622-
1267.
All bidders shall be on the current VTRANS Contract Administration pre-qualified
list “Contractors List of Bridge Construction Category”.
LOCATION: Beginning at a point on West Hill Road (TH-37) in Rochester,
approximately 150 Feet northwest of the intersection of West Hill Road and
Vermont Route 73 in the Town of Rochester.
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Work to be performed under this project includes
the removal and replacement of the existing bridge with a bridge on a modified
alignment, with associated roadway and channel work.
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE: The Contract shall be completed on or
before October 15th, 2023.
OBTAINING PLANS: An electronic copy of the plans and bid documents may be
obtained from VHB at no cost by contacting Jason Keener through email at
jkeener@vhb.com or by phone at 802-497-6120.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL MAY BE SEEN AT THE OFFICE OF:
Rochester Town Clerk Office, 67 School Street, Rochester, VT, 05767.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: This contract is governed by the Vermont
Agency of Transportation (“VTrans”) 2018 Standard Specifications for
Construction.

Town Office Closure

Please note: Our office will be closed December 26th – January 2nd to deep clean and close out/prepare for the new year. If you need to contact us, please email townclerk@rochestervermont.org