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- TOWN OF -

POWNAL

VERMONT

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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Town of Pownal Voting Results

March 3, 2026 Results
Write-In Candidates

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Boards and Commission Vacancies

The Town of Pownal has two openings on the Development Review Board and one on the Planning Commission.  We are also looking to appoint fence viewers, a surveyor of wood, an inspector of lumber and shingles, and a Tree Warden.  If you are interested in any of these positions, please send a letter of interest to [email protected].


Road Salt Announcement

The Town of Pownal has been struggling with a road salt shortage for weeks now.  Please be patient and understanding while our road crew does the best they can.

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2025 Town Report

use the link below to view full document

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FY25 Town Report
FY25 Audit

Meeting and Event Calendar

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

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Special Planning Commission Meeting

SPECIAL POWNAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 17TH, 2026
TOWN OFFICE OR ZOOM
POWNAL, VERMONT
 
 
Date: March 17th, 2026 at 6:00PM
Town Office or Zoom (see instructions for joining below)          
 
                                                  
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
 
  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Board Member Roll Call
  3. Approval of Agenda
  4. Approval of Minutes
    1. Minutes of January 20th 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
    2. Minutes of February 17th 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
  5. Presentation from Jens Hilke – VT Fish & Wildlife Expert
  6. Discussion with Jens Hilke & ConCom Members regarding incorporating Conservation elements into the Town Plan update.
  7. Next Meeting Agenda Items
  8. Public Comment
  9. Adjourn
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89601019195?pwd=Qt253abA8Bp2YjuPfzhNuaLvDANuw1.1
 
Meeting ID
896 0101 9195
Passcode
105367
 


Special Selectboard Public Hearing

TOWN OF POWNAL 
SPECIAL SELECTBOARD MEETING
TOWN OFFICES OR ZOOM
POWNAL, VERMONT 

​Date: March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Town Offices or Zoom (Instructions for signing in below) 

Special Selectboard Meeting 
Public Hearing Agenda
with
Vermont State Police 
Bennington County Sheriff’s Department

1. Call to Order 
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Board Members Roll-Call
4. Introductions
5. Discussion regarding loud nuisance noises 
6. Public Comment
7. Adjourn

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89628448776?pwd=3D1tMa76vjux6bunNsPgBgRMwCaes5.1

Meeting ID: 896 2844 8776
Passcode: 406702

The Vermont State Police, in coordination with the Bennington County Sheriff's Department, is actively investigating reports of a series of loud noises in the Town of Pownal. The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities ask residents and businesses in the Pownal area who might have observed any unusual activity, heard the reported sounds, or captured relevant video footage — including home security, doorbell, or business surveillance cameras — to contact law enforcement.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators should call the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421 or the Bennington County Sheriff’s Department at 802-442-4900.

Board of Abatement Hearing

Notice of Board of Abatement (BOA)
VIA Email: Justice of Peace
Select Board
Assessor Clerk
Treasurer
Date: March 10, 2026

Re: Board of Abatement Hearing

There will be a meeting of the Board of Abatement (BOA) on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in person or via zoom at the Pownal Town Office, 511 Center Street, Pownal, VT.

Agenda: 1. Agenda Approval
2. Elect a Chair person
3. Oath
4. Deliberation (if necessary)

5:30 p.m. Parcel ID # RVP-58    Span # 495-156-10720
                     Parcel ID # 005-03    Span #495-156-11594
Parcel ID # 008-06  Span #495-156-10313
Parcel ID # 024-10    Span #495-156-10376
Parcel ID # CMP-16    Span #495-156-10328

Adjourn


Posted March 10, 2026 at the Following places: 3000 US Ent. Inc., Town Office, Website and Facebook


Julie M. Weber
Town Clerk

The Town of Pownal's mission, by partnering with the community, is to create a culture of unity and shared purpose, foster civic engagement, and deliver cost-effective and practical solutions to the governance of the town and its citizens.
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Pownal, VT 05261-0411
802.823.0116
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