REMINDER: Strafford Town Meeting 2021
Monday January 25, 2021 is the deadline for candidates to submit consent forms to the Town Office.
The following positions are open and will be on the ballot for the 2021 Town Meeting:
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Moderator
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Town Clerk
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Town Treasurer
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Selectboard member
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Selectboard member
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Lister
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Auditor
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School Director
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School Director
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Delinquent Tax Collector
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Trustee of Public Funds
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Harris Library Trustee
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Cemetery Commissioner
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Cemetery Commissioner
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Agent to Deed Real Estate
If you are interested in being a candidate, be sure to complete the required Consent Form. The form ensures that your name is on the ballot and is spelled properly. Be sure to submit your consent form to the Town office by close of business on Monday January 25.
Consent forms are available at the Town Office and at Coburns. Forms can be downloaded from the Town website, or you can ask the Town Clerk to send one.
Town Meeting 2021
To ensure a safe and successful town meeting during the COVID pandemic, the Town of Strafford will hold its 2021 Town Meeting by Australian ballot. This means that all voters will receive a paper ballot prior to the March 2 Town Meeting date and will submit their ballots in a manner that is safe and complies with the State’s COVID precautions. The full timeline and up-coming deadlines are highlighted below.
Date/Deadline/Event
Thursday, Jan 14
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Deadline for petitions for articles to be included on the ballot
Monday, Jan 25
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Candidates for elected office must submit a consent form. Forms are available at the Town Office or Coburns
Wednesday, Feb 10
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Ballot must be finalized to be sent to voters
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Post warning for the informational hearing
Saturday, Feb 20
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Informational Hearing for voters to discuss the Articles and ask questions of Selectboard and School Board
Tuesday, March 2
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Town Meeting Day—Polling Place open for in-person voting
All information will be posted on the Town website, at the Town Office, Coburns and on the Strafford List Serve. Please direct your questions to the Town Office and check the website for updates and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Town of Strafford
227 Justin Morrill Highway
P.O.Box 27 Strafford, VT 05072
Selectboard Meeting
January 20, 2021
6:00 PM
Phone or Zoom link: contact
Draft Minutes January 13, 2021
The Selectboard meets the second and fourth Wednesday. Meetings are at the Town Office unless otherwise noted. Agenda requests can be sent to Lisa at
Information on COVID-19 and what you need to know in Strafford.
NOTICE: Tyson Bridge will remain closed until further notice. Please use an alternate route during this time.