Justice of the Peace Elections Nov 2026

May 5, 2026

Justice of the Peace (Major or Minor Party)

Major and minor party justice of the peace candidates are nominated by town caucus or town party committee in order to be placed on the ballot in the General Election (November 3, 2026). The caucus must be held on or before Monday, July 20, 2026 (the 3rd Monday in July before the Primary Election). If a town fails to hold a caucus, nominations may be made thereafter by party committee. In either case, the committee chair or secretary must file the statement of nomination with the town clerk no later than 5 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026 (the 4th Monday in July before the Primary Election). No financial disclosure or consent of candidate form is required for justice of the peace nominations.



Justices of the Peace (Independent)

Independent justice of the peace candidates file a consent of candidate form with the town clerk in order to be placed on the ballot in the general election (November 3, 2026). These consent forms must be filed no sooner than Monday, April 27, 2026 and no later than 5 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026 (the 3rd Monday in July before the Primary Election).

Independent Petition Forms and Instructions – Justice of the Peace



Independent Candidate Forms & Instructions - Justice of the Peace Major - Minor Candidate Forms & Instructions - Justice of the Peace

BE BUG SAFE

By Elaine Cashin • September 14, 2026
Fall in Vermont is a great time to be outside—but ticks and mosquitoes are part of the picture too. Stay safe by using repellent, covering up, and doing regular tick checks (don’t forget your pets!). These steps can help prevent tick bite illnesses.

TAXES ARE DUE OCTOBER 20th 4PM

September 8, 2026
TAXES ARE DUE AT THE TOWN OFFICE BY 4 PM ON OCTOBER 20TH

August 11 Primary Election Night Results Westmore

August 12, 2026
Election Night Results

Town Clerk Office Hours weeks of August 24th through September 4th.

By Elaine Cashin • August 11, 2026
The Town Clerk's office will be open on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 9AM to 2:30 PM the weeks of August 24th through September 4th

Public Input Requested on TOWN PLAN REVISION

August 11, 2026
The Town of Westmore is conducting a survey to get public opinion on the Town Plan revision. We want to know how you think we should plan for the future of Westmore. It is your chance to influence the future on a local level. It is the best place to start. Click below to access the survey in an electronic format or paper forms are available at the Town Clerk's office at 30 Hinton Hill Road in Westmore. The survey will run from August 13 through September 3, 2026. Please call the Clerk's office at 802-525-3007 for more information.

VOTE+++VOTE+++VOTE August 11 Primary Election

August 4, 2026
Vermont Secretary of State Voter Information

Forest Fire Warden for the Town of Westmore

July 2, 2026
NOTICE The FOREST FIRE WARDEN OF the TOWN of WESTMORE IS Chris Venegas 802-239-3240 By state law, if you wish to burn natural wood or debris outdoors, you must obtain a burning permit from the Town Forest Fire Warde. The warden in your town will be able to advise you on local burning regulations and current conditions. Remember, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”

FREE SUMMER MEALS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER

June 30, 2026
No registration required. Wednesdays -Lake Region High School

Town Clerk's July 4 Holiday Hours

June 29, 2026
The Town Clerk's Office will be closed on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 in observance of the July 4 holiday. Office hours on Tuesday, July 7 will be 9AM to 2:30PM.

North Beach at Willoughby Lake is Currently Open & Safe for Swimming

By Elaine Cashin • June 26, 2026
Water test sample results for the North Beach swim area taken on June 24 have come back. Testing confirms that bacteria are well below safe thresaholds, and the area is currently open and safe for swimming. (Posted June 26, 2026)
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