OPEN SEATS FOR ELECTION 2026
Selectboard – 2-year term
Selectboard – 3-year term
Lister – 3-year term
Delinquent Tax Collector – 1-year term
Cemetery Commission – 3-year term
Cemetery Commission – 2-year term
Trustee of Public Funds – 2-year term
Town Agent – 1-year term
Constable – 1-year term
Grand Juror – 1-year term
Petitions can be obtained at the town office for interested parties. Petitions must be signed by signed by 30 voters or one percent of the checklist—whichever is less. (In Isle La Motte – at least 6 signatures) The petition must clearly indicate the office and term length on the petition prior to circulating it for signatures, and the candidates name must appear on the petition exactly as it appears on the voter checklist (17 V.S.A. §2681(b), 2681(a)(3)).
The nominating petition, accompanied by a consent of candidate form, must be filed with the municipal clerk no later than 5 p.m. on the sixth Monday preceding the day of the election. Nominating petitions may contain the name of only one candidate.
Petitions must be received by the town clerk no later than 5pm on January 26th in order to be on the ballot. Petitions can also be printed by clicking HERE.
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
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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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