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Form to report a road problemUpdated emails for Plainfield ListersEmail addresses:
Sandy Ross: [email protected] Gary Smith: [email protected] Kayle Hope: [email protected] |
2025 Tax Appraisal Documents
The reappraisal notices were sent on the 4th. You should, hopefully, be receiving them soon. There will be a number of instructions in the documents explaining the figures and the process. Your old value will be listed as well as the new figure.
Below is the notice explaining when the Grievance Hearings will be taking place June 24, 25, & 26 from 1PM - 7PM in the listers office at the Plainfield Municipal Building 149 Main Street (enter via the side entrance). Note: All grievances must be in writing and received by June 23, 2025. If you wish to grieve your value, you must show that the Listers have made an error or have not treated you equitably compared to other like properties.
Schedule appointments for pre-grievance questions and/or schedule a grievance hearing by email, phone, or through this booking page. All grievances will be heard until 7:00 pm on June 26, 2025, at the Plainfield Town Clerks office 149 Main Street in Plainfield.
email link for reappraisal questions & appointments: [email protected]
Link to land records portal - Plainfield, VT | Land Records
Below is the notice explaining when the Grievance Hearings will be taking place June 24, 25, & 26 from 1PM - 7PM in the listers office at the Plainfield Municipal Building 149 Main Street (enter via the side entrance). Note: All grievances must be in writing and received by June 23, 2025. If you wish to grieve your value, you must show that the Listers have made an error or have not treated you equitably compared to other like properties.
Schedule appointments for pre-grievance questions and/or schedule a grievance hearing by email, phone, or through this booking page. All grievances will be heard until 7:00 pm on June 26, 2025, at the Plainfield Town Clerks office 149 Main Street in Plainfield.
- OFFICIAL NOTICE OF CHANGE OF APPRAISAL, HOUSESITE & HOMESTEAD VALUE with complete list of all Town Homesteads and Housesites.
- OFFICIAL NOTICE OF CHANGE OF APPRAISAL, HOUSESITE & HOMESTEAD VALUE cover letter only. (Note: This letter contains instructions and requirements for requesting a grievance hearing; please read.)
- Notice to Taxpayers
- Grievance Form
email link for reappraisal questions & appointments: [email protected]
Link to land records portal - Plainfield, VT | Land Records
Job Opening: Road Crew Town of Plainfield Temporary
Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Department: Town of Plainfield Highway Department.
Status: 40 hrs per week, year-round and as needed, weekends, and holidays
Salary: $28 hourly
Requirements: CDL, knowledge of heavy equipment & trucks
Job Summary: This 6 month temporary position is responsible for performing various duties in the maintenance of the Town of Plainfield Road System under the direction of the Road Foreman and the Selectboard.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:a. Performs daily work on the roads as directed by the Road Foreman. Performs daily General Maintenance and reviews the Town Equipment to make sure everything is in proper working order. Clear roads of snow and trees, brush, and sand roads after storms. Roadside Mowing and clearing brush and trees, cleaning and repairing after storms. Replacement of damaged or undersized culverts. In addition to cleaning out culverts to keep them open. inspecting ditches inlet and outlet. Ditch cleaning. Wash, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including changing oil and greasing. Performing general housekeeping duties on a daily basis. Performing other related duties as assigned
Knowledge Required by this position: a. Knowledge of Town and Department Policies and procedures b. Skills in troubleshooting, evaluation, and basic repair of various types of
job-related equipment c. Skills in using hand and power tools d. Skills in oral and written communication
Guidelines: Federal and State Environmental Regulations, Department policies and procedures, OSHA and VOSHA Safety rules and regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific. If there are any questions, ask the Road Foreman.
Contacts with the Public: The job sometimes requires interaction with the public. These contacts are to be kind and courteous.
Physical Demands: The work is typically done while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, or stooping. The employee must lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders and stairs, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Environment: The work is done on and around the Town of Plainfield road system. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, grease, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires protective devices such as goggles, gloves, etc.
Supervisory and Management Responsibilities: None – Employee will serve under the direction of the Road Foreman.
Job Types:
Send resume & cover letter to T[email protected]v
Status: 40 hrs per week, year-round and as needed, weekends, and holidays
Salary: $28 hourly
Requirements: CDL, knowledge of heavy equipment & trucks
Job Summary: This 6 month temporary position is responsible for performing various duties in the maintenance of the Town of Plainfield Road System under the direction of the Road Foreman and the Selectboard.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:a. Performs daily work on the roads as directed by the Road Foreman. Performs daily General Maintenance and reviews the Town Equipment to make sure everything is in proper working order. Clear roads of snow and trees, brush, and sand roads after storms. Roadside Mowing and clearing brush and trees, cleaning and repairing after storms. Replacement of damaged or undersized culverts. In addition to cleaning out culverts to keep them open. inspecting ditches inlet and outlet. Ditch cleaning. Wash, clean, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including changing oil and greasing. Performing general housekeeping duties on a daily basis. Performing other related duties as assigned
Knowledge Required by this position: a. Knowledge of Town and Department Policies and procedures b. Skills in troubleshooting, evaluation, and basic repair of various types of
job-related equipment c. Skills in using hand and power tools d. Skills in oral and written communication
Guidelines: Federal and State Environmental Regulations, Department policies and procedures, OSHA and VOSHA Safety rules and regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific. If there are any questions, ask the Road Foreman.
Contacts with the Public: The job sometimes requires interaction with the public. These contacts are to be kind and courteous.
Physical Demands: The work is typically done while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, or stooping. The employee must lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders and stairs, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Work Environment: The work is done on and around the Town of Plainfield road system. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, grease, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires protective devices such as goggles, gloves, etc.
Supervisory and Management Responsibilities: None – Employee will serve under the direction of the Road Foreman.
Job Types:
- Full-time, Temporary
- $28.00 per hour
- No less than 40 per week
- Overtime pay
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- Nights as needed
- On call
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
- Year-round work
- In person
Send resume & cover letter to T[email protected]v
Construction Update - U.S. Rte 2 Resurfacing Project
DATE: Friday, July 11, 2025
TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION: As of today, Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., work on the U.S. Route 2 Resurfacing Project is substantially complete. The project consisted of reclaiming work, milling and filling activities, excavation, paving, and signage and markings installation.
LOCATION: Beginning near the Plainfield/Marshfield town line, on U.S. 2, near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Hillside Drive, and extending easterly along U.S. Route 2 to a point just west of the VT Route 15 and U.S. 2 intersection in West Danville.
PROJECTED COMPLETION: Summer 2025
TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION: As of today, Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., work on the U.S. Route 2 Resurfacing Project is substantially complete. The project consisted of reclaiming work, milling and filling activities, excavation, paving, and signage and markings installation.
LOCATION: Beginning near the Plainfield/Marshfield town line, on U.S. 2, near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Hillside Drive, and extending easterly along U.S. Route 2 to a point just west of the VT Route 15 and U.S. 2 intersection in West Danville.
PROJECTED COMPLETION: Summer 2025
Village Expansion Website
Town Meeting election results
2024 Flood Information
All postings, information, links and pictures about the 2024 flood have been moved to the 2024 Flood Information page.
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
FREE Harm Reduction Kits are available at the Town Clerk's Office
These kits contain Narcan (Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 4 mg), Fentanyl Test Strips, Xylazine Test Strips, BZK Antiseptic Towelettes, CPR Face Guard, disposable masks, and Harm Reduction information. They're available during open office hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am - 4pm.
These kits contain Narcan (Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 4 mg), Fentanyl Test Strips, Xylazine Test Strips, BZK Antiseptic Towelettes, CPR Face Guard, disposable masks, and Harm Reduction information. They're available during open office hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am - 4pm.
We've got work - Town job opportunities!
If you are looking for some additional income, consider serving the Town as:
Legal job description for these positions can be found here.
- Auditor
- Part-time Maintenance Person
Legal job description for these positions can be found here.
Interested in serving Plainfield as a volunteer? (updated 2/14/24)
These Commissions could use additional members:
These Commissions could use additional members:
- Planning Commission - contact Will Colgan
- Conservation Commission - contact Rose Paul
- Cemetery Commission - contact Donna Pettersen
