Town Meeting &
Voting 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right — when we come together as a town to celebrate and meet neighbors, learn what’s happening, vote on our school and town budgets and important issues, choose selectboard and school board members… and of course eat pie.
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School Dinner, Meeting & Budget Vote
Monday, March 3, 2025 | White River Valley High School, Royalton
5 PM: Free Community Dinner
Join neighbors for a free dinner and social time before the meeting.
6 PM: School Meeting & Budget Vote (free childcare!)
Hear a report on the past year of the White River Valley School. Discuss and vote on the school budget. The school budget decision is a floor vote. You must attend in person to participate.
Town Meeting & Community Fair, Pie and Coffee Hour
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | White River Valley Middle School Gym, 273 Pleasant Street, Bethel
9 AM: Community Fair & Free Pie
Eat free pie (bring one if you can!) and enjoy coffee and socializing. Drop by community group and town committee tables to find out what’s going on, how to get involved, and discover local resources.
10 AM - ? Town Meeting
Vote live, listen, and discuss critical town issues alongside your neighbors. Bethel’s “floor meeting” is the chance for voters to decide on next year’s budget, tax schedules, social service spending, and more. Come hear presentations, share your thoughts, and make your choices.
Australian Ballot Vote (Selectboard, School Board, Bond)
Tuesday March 4 | 8 AM - 7 PM
White River Valley School Elementary Lobby, 273 Pleasant Street, Bethel
Vote by ballot for town and school officers and the White River Valley School facilities bond. You can register to vote right at the polls. You can also vote early at the Bethel Town Clerk’s office.