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Planning Commission Hearing
The Planning Commission will be holding a hearing on March 16th, 2026, for some amendments to the town zoning.
Public Hearing Warning
Amendment Report
Draft Zoning Regulations
Public Hearing Warning
Amendment Report
Draft Zoning Regulations
Twinfield School District
Registered voters have been mailed a hard copy of the report. Click here to view entire report.
Resource Links
Form to report a Road Problem
Form to report a Disability Access Barrier
Town Calendar
Current Zoning regulations - Jul 29, 2025
Form to request an Abatement
Zoning Access Permit Application
Rec Field calendar
Plainfield Area Community Trust (PACT) - website
Plainfield Highway map
CVSWMD’s new facility - ECO-DEPOT is open
Form to report a Disability Access Barrier
Town Calendar
Current Zoning regulations - Jul 29, 2025
Form to request an Abatement
Zoning Access Permit Application
Rec Field calendar
Plainfield Area Community Trust (PACT) - website
Plainfield Highway map
CVSWMD’s new facility - ECO-DEPOT is open
Weather Station link: George Springston has installed a weather station in the upper reaches of the Great Brook watershed. You can track temperature and wind data and, when raining, precipitation amounts. (no snow depth data is available) Link: https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KVTORANG13
Job Opening - Director of Finance
Director of Finance, Town of Plainfield, Vermont
Status: Full time, competitive salary range $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience, generous benefit package
Job Summary: The Director of Finance is responsible for the town finances and works under the direction of the Selectboard.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Certification in Bookkeeping or NEMRC, with at least five years experience in a municipal, business, or non-profit setting, preferably municipal.
b. Compliance with GAAP.
c. Competence with Google workspace including gmail, google docs, google calendar and a familiarity with video meeting platforms (ZOOM and Google Meet).
d. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
e. High School Diploma or equivalent.
Contacts with the Public: The Director of Finance must be willing and able to interact with the public in a cordial, courteous, and respectful manner, specifically during public hours (M, W, F 8am-4pm)
Work Environment: The work is done on-site in an intimate office setting.
Supervisory and Management Responsibilities: Director of Finance shall manage financial operations and work with Assistant Treasurer to ensure all functions are being completed.
Declaration of Inclusion: The Town of Plainfield condemns racism and welcomes all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community. As a town, we formally condemn discrimination in all its forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all our actions, policies and operating procedures reflect this commitment.
How To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and two professional references to:
Karl Bissex, Select Board Chair
Town of Plainfield
P. O. Box 217
Plainfield, VT 05667
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town and people of Plainfield.
Status: Full time, competitive salary range $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience, generous benefit package
Job Summary: The Director of Finance is responsible for the town finances and works under the direction of the Selectboard.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishing and ensuring implementation of overall financial procedures for accounts payable, cash & tax receipts including ensuring that there is a separation of duties to ensure financial checks and balances. Assist in any required audits.
- Collection and payment of taxes, including municipal and school taxes.
- Managing Payroll & Withholding
- Making weekly deposits to our local bank.
- Working closely with the Listers and the Selectboard to help set the tax rate and keep records of those rates.
- Oversee and facilitate the implementation of the Town’s Procurement Policy.
- Working closely with the town auditor and make monthly reports to the Selectboard of town accounts, including operating budget versus actual year to date, debt and debt service, reserve funds, grants, and investment accounts.
- Oversee and facilitate financial aspects of grants, including applications, expenditures, accounting, and reporting.
- Helping the Selectboard formulate the town budget and capital asset management plan.
- Prepare financial and narrative reports for Town Meeting (publication in Town Report).
- The candidate must know NEMRC or must be able to learn NEMRC Systems in the first few weeks after hire.
a. Certification in Bookkeeping or NEMRC, with at least five years experience in a municipal, business, or non-profit setting, preferably municipal.
b. Compliance with GAAP.
c. Competence with Google workspace including gmail, google docs, google calendar and a familiarity with video meeting platforms (ZOOM and Google Meet).
d. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
e. High School Diploma or equivalent.
Contacts with the Public: The Director of Finance must be willing and able to interact with the public in a cordial, courteous, and respectful manner, specifically during public hours (M, W, F 8am-4pm)
Work Environment: The work is done on-site in an intimate office setting.
Supervisory and Management Responsibilities: Director of Finance shall manage financial operations and work with Assistant Treasurer to ensure all functions are being completed.
Declaration of Inclusion: The Town of Plainfield condemns racism and welcomes all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community. As a town, we formally condemn discrimination in all its forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all our actions, policies and operating procedures reflect this commitment.
How To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and two professional references to:
Karl Bissex, Select Board Chair
Town of Plainfield
P. O. Box 217
Plainfield, VT 05667
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town and people of Plainfield.
Plainfield Forward Update
Report and Action Plan, December 2025
Housing Strategy Draft
Housing Meeting Minutes, 11-20-25
(Hard copies are available at the Town Office)
Housing Strategy Draft
Housing Meeting Minutes, 11-20-25
(Hard copies are available at the Town Office)
We've got work - Town job opportunities!
We have both elected and non-elected positions.
Interested in helping Plainfield? We have a list of many volunteer and paid positions available!
Available Position List
Additional Information for Elected Positions
Contact the Town Office, 802-454-8461, for more information.
Available Position List
Additional Information for Elected Positions
Contact the Town Office, 802-454-8461, for more information.
Property Tax Payments - Direct Debit Program Form
You may sign up to have your property tax installments transferred electronically from your bank account to the Town. When you sign up for this program, the Town will debit your bank account for the exact amount of the tax payment on the actual due date for each installment. You will continue to receive your bill in the mail.
Sign Up/Change Request Form
Sign Up/Change Request Form
Select Board
Regular Select Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 PM.
More information on the Select Board page
More information on the Select Board page
Title 1, Section 314 notice
Title 1 : General Provisions
Chapter 005 : Common Law; General Rights
Subchapter 002 : Public Information
(Cite as: 1 V.S.A. § 314)
§ 314. Penalty and enforcement
Full Notice
Chapter 005 : Common Law; General Rights
Subchapter 002 : Public Information
(Cite as: 1 V.S.A. § 314)
§ 314. Penalty and enforcement
Full Notice
