Sunday, February 1, 2026, is the last day for selectboards to warn their town meetings! Although this warning deadline falls on a Sunday, the deadline is not automatically extended to Monday. *
Most towns will need to post their Town Meeting warnings on Friday, January 30, 2026, unless they plan on posting over the weekend.
The warning and notice must be posted in two public places and (or near) the town clerk’s office. It must also be posted on the town’s official website if it is regularly updated). 17 V.S.A. § 2641(a), (b).
*This rule only applies to filing election related documents (e.g., petitions, consent forms, etc.) with towns, not with posting requirements.
| 2026 Town Meeting Deadlines | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day to post warnings and notices (see alert above) | Sunday February 1, 2026 |
| Last day to distribute Annual Auditor's Report (unless the town has voted to give notice of the report’s availability) | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Town Meeting Day | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
VLCT Town Meeting Resources
Vermont town meeting is direct democracy practiced in its purest form. It is the key to town government, as voters determine the town business for the coming year.
VLCT’s Municipal Assistance Center (MAC) has current online resources on a variety of town meeting topics for your Town Meeting Day preparation needs. Refer to the resources at the bottom of this page. In addition, our downloadable Municipal Calendar includes additional related dates. Each town office received an updated print poster in July 2025.Contact info@vlct.org if your office did not receive the calendar.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to view other important Municipal Calendar deadlines.
| VLCT Resources Are Grouped into the Following Categories: (scroll down) |
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| General Resources: Quick Guide; Models for Articles & Warnings; Auditor's Report, Voter-Backed Petitions, and Vacancies FAQs. |
| Australian Ballot Voting: Legal Requirements, ABV Info Sheet, ABV Checklist |
| Special Town Meetings: Quick Guide, Model Ordinance Adoption Warning |
General Elections Information and Resources for the Public
If you are looking for general information on elections, election results, or running for local office, please call 802-828-2363 or visit the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office, Elections Division's website. The Elections Division also maintains an elections calendar.
Disclaimer: This resource is only intended to provide information and it does NOT constitute legal advice. Readers with specific legal questions are encouraged to contact an attorney. The use or downloading of this resource does NOT create an attorney-client relationship and will not be treated in a confidential manner.
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