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2026 ISLE LA MOTTE
TOWN MEETING WARNING AND ARTICLES OF BUSINESS
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OFFICIAL WARNING
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF ISLE LA MOTTE
The legal voters of the Town of Isle La Motte are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Isle La Motte Town Office/former Elementary School on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM to transact the following articles of business.
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Article 1.
Article 2. |
To hear and act on the reports of the Town Officers as published in the Town Report. To transact any other business proper to come before this meeting and to discuss any articles to be voted on by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 3, |
2026.
Remote participation may be accessed via the following methods:
By Computer:
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Passcode: 416755
Meeting ID: 880 9367 9235
This information is also posted online at https://islelamotte.us/.
Isle La Motte Selectboard
Peter Brzozowy, Chair
Pat Treckman
Joe Deller
Cary Sandvig
Mary-Catherine Graziano
Isle La Motte Town Office. Attest: Vickie Buswell,
2026 ARTICLES OF BUSINESS
The Legal voters of the Town of Isle La Motte are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Isle LaMotte
Town Office/former Elementary School on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, between the hours of 7:00AM and 7:00PM at which time the polls will be open for the purpose of voting by Australian ballot.
Article 1. To elect the following officers required by law:
Selectboard member – 2 years
Selectboard member – 3 years
Lister – 3 years
Delinquent Tax Collector- 1 year
Cemetery Commission – 3 years
Cemetery Commission – 2 years
Trustee of Public Funds – 3 years
Town Agent – 1 year
Constable – 1 year
Grand Juror- 1 year
Town Moderator— 1 year
Article 2. Shall the voters authorize general fund expenditures of $549,370? This includes all Articles as approved by the Selectboard to meet the general expenses and liabilities for the Town for 2026,
$494,245 to be raised by taxes and $55,125 by non-tax revenue.
The Appropriation Articles for 2026 total $52,397, already included in the budget.
Article 3. Shall the voters authorize highway expenditures of $300,155? With the amount to be raised by taxes of $243,829 and $56,326 by non-tax revenue to be used for year-round maintenance of the Town roads?
Article 4. Shall the Town establish a reserve fund to be called the “Recreation Reserve Fund” to be used for annual expenses and long-term projects? This fund is to be established by depositing the existing recreation fund balance as well as the 2026 appropriation. Going forward, the fund will receive the annual appropriation approved by the selectboard in addition to any external funding sources. This fund is to be established in accordance with 24 V.S.A. S2804.
Isle La Motte Selectboard
Peter Brzozowy, Chair
Pat Treckman
Joe Deller
Cary Sandvig
Mary-Catherine Graziano
Received for record and posting this 29 January 2026 at the Isle La Motte Town Office. Attest: Vickie
Buswell, Town Clerk
Invitation to bid
TOWN OF ISLE LA MOTTE
INVITATION TO BID
EAST SHORE ROAD CULVERT & DITCHING PROJECT
BID PACKET
The Town of Isle La Motte, Vermont is seeking bid proposals for an EAST SHORE ROAD DITCHING & CULVERT PROJECT. Persons interested in this work should read the complete Invitation to Bid, the Contract, and the Attachments for the Grant Agreement between the Town of Isle La Motte and the State of Vermont posted as a part of the bid proposal at https://islelamotte.us/departments-2/roadways/ .You may stop at the Town Offices during usual business hours for a printed copy of the document and for submittal of proposals. The contract is not valid unless it is accepted by the Town.
Bids are due by 4 p.m. on February 17th, 2026, and will be opened at the next scheduled Selectboard meeting held at 6 p.m. on February 18th, 2026, at the Isle La Motte Town Office, 42 School St. Ext. Any bids received after the deadline may not be considered at the sole discretion of the Town of Isle La Motte. A bid form, to be completed and submitted, is included at the end of the proposal packet. Project is to be completed no later than September 15, 2026.
The Town of Isle La Motte reserves the right to reject any, and all proposals, and may negotiate with an apparent successful bidder to modify the scope of work as indicated in the contract document.
Sealed bid proposals must be submitted in a plain envelope marked “East Shore Road Culvert & Ditching Project” and include the complete, executed (by contractor) contract documents and other required documentation. The proposal must be submitted to:
EAST SHORE ROAD CULVERT & DITCHING PROJECT
Town of Isle La Motte
42 School St. Ext.
P.O Box 250
Isle La Motte, VT 05463
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – 2025
TOWN OFFICE
Hours: 
The Town Office is closed for all federal holidays and all election days.
Phone: 802-928-3434
Email: townclerk@islelamotte.gov
Social Media: Facebook
Website Manager: sbclerk@islelamotte.gov
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LATEST NOTICES + ANNOUNCEMENTS
∗ NOTICE: Open Position – Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District (NWSWD)
The Town of Isle La Motte is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Town’s representative to The District Board for the NWSWD. Please click here to read a description for the position, and email sbclerk@islelamotte.gov if you are interested in volunteering.
∗ NOTICE: Open Meeting Law Changes
On July 1, 2024, Open Meeting Law changes from Act 133 take effect with the exception of the training requirements which do not take effect until January 1, 2025. Act 133 (S.55) of 2024 requires all municipalities to post a copy of Title 1, Section 314 to their website, if they maintain one. Please click here to read the full notice.
Please click this link for a form to submit notice of an Open Meeting Law violation to the Town Clerk or Selectboard Chair by email or mail. Additional details pertaining to complaints are available by clicking here.
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