Town of Waitsfield

06/08/2026

Joslin Hill Road Closure - June 16

In preparation for upcoming paving on Joslin Hill Road, and as part of the Town's ongoing work to plan for extreme weather events, Joslin Hill Road will be closed on Tuesday, June 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The closure will allow crews to replace an existing culvert with one sized to better handle heavy rain and high water.

Please plan to use a detour that day. We truly appreciate the community's patience and support as we carry out this work, which will help protect the road and reduce the risk of washouts in future storms.
The closure specifically will be just down hill from Strong Road.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].

Thanks and peace,
York and the Waitsfield Road Crew

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

Notice of Hydrant Flushing

The Waitsfield Community Water System tank inspection and cleaning will take place on June 8th. Starting June 9th, 2026, the water system operator will be conducting the annual flushing of the water system hydrants and valve exercising. Annual flushing of hydrants is necessary as an important water system preventive maintenance activity. Flushing maintains the integrity of the water system infrastructure and allows the system to continue providing the highest quality of water to service users. Citizens may observe large volumes of water being released. The system will be chlorinated at a low-level chlorine residual from Monday, June 1st, to Monday, June 8th, 2026.

Waitsfield Water Commission
4144 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
[email protected]

05/14/2026

Meadow road bridge repairs scheduled for today - Thursday the 14th - have been postponed due to uncooperative weather.

05/11/2026

LIVE @ 6 PM More info and agenda here:https://www.waitsfieldvt.gov/news/post/special-town-meeting-may-11-2026-village-meeting-house

05/06/2026

How are you doing? The Planning District wants to know! 💭

Residents of Waitsfield, Fayston, and Warren are invited to check in with the Mad River Valley Planning District and share their perspective on life in the Valley by taking the fourth Community Wellbeing Survey.

The Wellbeing Survey is a tool to help our community better understand how the MRV’s people, economy, and environment are doing. Question topics include life satisfaction, mental and physical health, community vitality, social connectedness, access to recreation, and material wellbeing.

Take the survey for a chance to win prizes from the following wonderful local businesses:
🍔 Deco Restaurant and Bar
💪 SHaRC
👩‍🍳 Gather Round Chef Service

➡Take the survey: https://bit.ly/2026mrvwellbeingsurvey

Prefer a paper copy? You can find print versions of the survey at the Waitsfield, Warren, and Fayston Town Offices, as well as at Joslin Memorial Library and Warren Public Library Vermont. Or come on down to the Green Valley Rally and say hi, we'll be there until 2pm.

02/11/2026

Hello Mad River Valley Community,

Please note that the Village Covered Bridge on Bridge Street in Waitsfield will be closed to traffic on Thursday, February 12, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to allow for a required bridge inspection.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important work to help ensure safe and reliable infrastructure for our community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the Town Office at 802-496-2218 x5 or [email protected].

Thank you, and peace,
York

02/09/2026

INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT

Tuesday, February 17th • 6:00 PM
Village Meeting House at 4355 Main Street Waitsfield

The Waitsfield Selectboard invites all residents, business owners, and community members to an Infrastructure Summit to discuss major needs and long-term investments shaping the future of our town. Light refreshments will be served, and we hope you’ll join us in this important conversation.

Topics will include:
• Current Town Infrastructure
An overview of Waitsfield’s bridges, town garage (possible bond vote in November), fire station, bridges and culverts, and other critical assets. We’ll review existing challenges, deferred maintenance, and priority areas needing attention.
• Wastewater
A discussion of the public health, environmental, and economic benefits of wastewater infrastructure—and how it can support community vitality and future housing opportunities.
• Local Option Tax

An explanation of how a local option tax works and how it could help address Waitsfield’s long-term infrastructure needs. We’ll walk through the types of challenges the Town is facing and discuss potential allocations under consideration, including support for:
o Bridge & Culvert
o Road paving
o Hazard mitigation and disaster recovery
o Fire department facilities
o Road department facilities
o Wastewater

These areas reflect the ongoing strains on the Town’s infrastructure and the kinds of investments required to maintain community safety, mobility, and resilience.

This is a chance for community members to learn, ask questions, and help shape the path forward.

All are welcome.