COVID - 19 is still making things somewhat difficult as we try to keep ourselves & others safe. Keeping up with the new rules & regulations hasn’t been easy, which we all know.

In 2021, we registered 214 Dogs. This can be done in person, by mail, or we have a drop box by the front door for after hours. We will need current rabies information along with a check. This needs to be done by April 1st.

 Due to covid-19, we require all title researchers and lawyers, who come in for research, to make appointments. They are scheduled one at time and cleaning is done before and after each one.

Meetings are being done either by zoom or in person options. Masks are required for the in person meetings. Mike Harris, the Town Administrator, has worked hard at getting the internet connection to work properly during the meetings. The Hotspot is hooked up for the public to access the internet from their cars out back by the Community Building

We had one election last year that was set up with social distancing in mind and people were asked to wear a mask.  We are very fortunate to have the Community Building that has a lot of space and doors at each end, for one way in and one way out.

We continue to do motor vehicle renewals and fishing and hunting licenses. We also notarize documents. We did 20 marriage licenses this past year.

This year’s Town Informational Meeting will be held via zoom on Monday night, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. The Australian ballot voting will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Community Building.  We are suggesting that you request an early absentee ballot. You can fill it out at home. If you want to insert the ballot into the machine yourself on the day of the vote you may do so or you may return it by mail in the envelope we have provided for you. We also have a secure drop box by the front door of the town clerk’s office. Having your ballot filled out will save you waiting in line. This coming year, we will have 3 elections.

The past year has kept Gail Weed very busy with all of the properties that have been transferred. She comes in nights and weekends to keep up with the recording, which at times hasn’t been easy. This year she recorded 3,200 pages, plus processed 190 property transfers to the State of VT.

 Right now we have 20 years of land records available on-line. By mid-summer, we hope to have the past 40 years available.

The Burke Town School 7th & 8th graders once again produced a ton of vegetables in the Community Garden, which is located behind the Town Clerk’s office, for the meal site & community to enjoy. We would like to thank them for their hard work. We look forward again to eating all of your delicious vegetables in 2022. 

We will continue to provide you with all the services that we offer in person, by mail or over the phone.

Linda Hackett-Corey –Town Clerk, Cathleen Feeley-Treasurer