Welcome to the Town of Dorset Website :
Chartered in 1761, Dorset is a vibrant and historic community nestled in the hills of southern Vermont.
Dorset is well known for its mountains, valleys & New England village charm. The quality of life and schools make Dorset a great place to live. This website covers municipal services and operations.
Dorset is well known for its mountains, valleys & New England village charm. The quality of life and schools make Dorset a great place to live. This website covers municipal services and operations.
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PUBLIC NOTICES:
Traffic Committee Updates:
Route 30 No Parking Zone Extension
Route 30 Speed Limit Change
At the 5/13/2026 Traffic Committee Meeting, Officials approved the Town's request to extend the No Parking Zone South of the Dorset Quarry on the East Side of the Road.
Additionally, the 30mph zone will be extended south of Dorset Village by .50 miles to the area south of HN Williams Store.
| vermont_traffic_committee_minutes_may_13_2026_-_draft.pdf |
| traffic_committee_letter_10-21-25__1_.pdf |
| route_30_no_parking_map_10.21.25.pdf |
| route_30_speed_limit_map_10.21.25.pdf |
Public Meeting
Wednesday May 20th at 6:30pm
Dorset Town Offices
Presentation of the Final Housing Market Study
Wednesday May 20th at 6:30pm
Dorset Town Offices
Presentation of the Final Housing Market Study
FINAL Housing Market Study - Community Scale:
| dorset_housing_market_analysis_-_communityscale_-_2026.pdf |
Raptor Lane Housing:
| housing_committee_report_draft_4-8-25.pdf |
Raptor Lane Feasibility Study 2024:
| dorsetraptorlane_feasibilitystudy_non_rte.pdf |
White & Burke Review of Raptor Lane and Alternatives & RFP Info:
| dorset_raptor_lane_housing_project_-_findings_and_recommendations_final.pdf |
| dorset_raptor_lane_rfq_responses_-_summary_and_recommendation__1_.pdf |
Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024:
| Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024 |
Northshire Economic Development Study 2016:
| NED Study 2016 |
Dorset Tomorrow - Vermont Council on Rural Development 2019:
| vcrd_dorset_tomorrow_2019.pdf |
2025-2026 Tax Rates:
Resident Education:
$0.9239 per $100 of value
Non - Resident Education:
$1.0993 per $100 of value
Municipal:
$0.2211 per $100 of value
Dorset Short Term Rental Ordinance:
| dorset_str_ordinance_amended_1-21-2025.pdf |
| STR Registration Form 4-9-24 |
Upcoming Meetings:
Selectboard - Tuesday May 19 at 7pm
Housing Forum: Raptor Lane - Wednesday May 20 at 6:30pm
Planning Commission - Wednesday May 5 at 7pm
Selectboard - Tuesday May 19 at 7pm
Housing Forum: Raptor Lane - Wednesday May 20 at 6:30pm
Planning Commission - Wednesday May 5 at 7pm
RECREATION INFO:
Dorset Residents:
Did you know the Town offers a discount on:
How to claim the discount:
Simply fill out the reimbursement form with proof of payment and residency and the Town will send you a check for the discount. Discounts are calculated at 25% of program costs with a maximum of $150 per child.
Reimbursement forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Town Offices 112 Mad Tom Road East Dorset or emailed to: townmanager@gmail.com
Recreation Scholarships are available to families making less than $60,000 per year. Scholarships are $300 towards programs.
Dorset Residents:
Did you know the Town offers a discount on:
- JISP
- Riley Rink Programs
- MPR Summer Programs
- Long Trail Summer Programs
- Free Entry at Emerald Lake State Park
- Recreation Scholarships
- Swim Lessons at Lawrence School
How to claim the discount:
Simply fill out the reimbursement form with proof of payment and residency and the Town will send you a check for the discount. Discounts are calculated at 25% of program costs with a maximum of $150 per child.
Reimbursement forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Town Offices 112 Mad Tom Road East Dorset or emailed to: townmanager@gmail.com
Recreation Scholarships are available to families making less than $60,000 per year. Scholarships are $300 towards programs.
| RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT FORM |
| RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
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2022 Dorset Town Report:
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2021 Dorset Town Report:
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