There are limited quantities of free water test kits at the Clerk’s office.
If you believe your well (and not town water) was contaminated by the recent floods, please stop by during business hours and pick up a kit and data sheet.
Individuals who suffered losses in the storm should continue clean up and repairs, taking photos and documenting expenses. You should also report that damage to Vermont 211, either by dialing 2-1-1 or by visiting vermont211.org. This data informs the disaster assessment and allows FEMA to reach out to applicants directly.
Insurance Guidelines/Resources for Those Affected by Floods
Consumer Advisory: July 16, 2023 Insurance Guidelines/Resources for Those Affected by Floods Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation provides the following important flood insurance resources for those impacted by the flood.
For individuals or businesses with flood insurance, the first step is to determine if your coverage is provided by a private insurer or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Check your policy or contact your agent if you are unsure.
If you are covered by the NFIP, please see this site to file a claim.
If you are covered by private flood insurance, contact your agent or the insurance company to file a claim.
For individuals or businesses without flood insurance, please be aware that most Homeowners and Commercial Property policies do not provide coverage for losses due to flooding. However, you should contact your agent or insurance company to verify your coverage. You should also file a claim as you will likely need a denial from your insurer to apply for federal disaster assistance. For information on disaster assistance, please refer to FEMA FloodSmart.gov.
If your vehicle sustained storm or water damage, coverage may be available through your auto insurance policy. Please contact your agent or insurer to report the loss.
For information on documenting damage and clean up, please see this FEMA site.
For information on mold remediation after flooding, please refer to this EPA webpage.
State of Vermont Flood Resources If you have questions, please contact Consumer Services at 800-964-1784 or dfr.InsuranceInfo@vermont.gov.
Flood Relief Update: July 18, 2023 Dear Central Vermont Business Community, Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Vermont following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to damages from severe storms and flooding that began on July 7.The online application is available here.
SBA Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) will open on Tuesday, July 18 at 8 a.m., at the Vermont Chamber of Commerce in Berlin. SBA Customer Service Representatives at the Center will assist business owners and residents in filling out a disaster loan application, accept documents for existing applications, and provide updates on an application’s status. The center will operate as indicated below until further notice:
Business Recovery Center Washington County Vermont Chamber of Commerce 751 Granger Road Berlin, VT 05641 Opening: Tuesday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: Sunday
If you have questions about these loans, please contact our office.Sincerely, Melissa Bounty, Executive Director
SBA Offers Assistance In VT For Flooding
Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: July 17, 2023 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov
Business Recovery Center Washington County Vermont Chamber of Commerce 751 Granger Road Berlin, VT 05641 Opening: Tuesday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: Sunday
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Sept. 12, 2023. The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 15, 2024.
ATTENTION ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS IN WORCESTER
AUGUST 10- Calais Road is expected to be rough and uneven while repairs are being made. DRIVE WITH CAUTION.
Conditions will likely continue to deteriorate, even long after the heavy rains ease. Road Crew and Emergency Management personnel are taxed to the limit right now, and the less traffic on the roads, the sooner and safer they can return our roads to passable condition.
THE TOWN OF WORCESTER HAS REACHED OUT AND IS WORKING WITH AOT, TO USE ALL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THESE ROADS AND TO REOPEN THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
PLEASE BE VIGILANT OF ALL TOWN ROADS AS WASHOUTS COULD OCCUR IN THE COMING DAYS. AS ALWAYS, PLEASE BE AWARE OF TOWN HIGHWAY CREW WORKING ON ALL ROADS ALONG WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEING USED.
ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT MIKE UTTON AT THE HIGHWAY GARAGE 802-223-6903
Business Hours
Town Clerk/Treasurer/Delinquent Tax Collector’s regular office hours:
Monday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday: Closed to the Public
The Listers’ NEW office hours are Mondays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location
The Worcester Town Complex is located at 20 Worcester Village Road, Worcester, Vermont 05682. The Complex is home to the Town Clerk/Treasurer’s Office, the Delinquent Tax Collector’s office, the Volunteer Fire Department and the Listers’ Office. The Town mailing address is P.O. Box 161, Worcester, VT 05682 The Highway Department is located at 11 Maxham Drive.
The Worcester Town Complex phone number is (802) 223-6942
Jennifer LeStat, Town Clerk Clerk email- worcestertownclerk@gmail.com
Listers’ Office-Extension 1 (802-223-6942) Will SuttonFire Chief/Fire Warden, 802-557-1037 Mike Utton, Road Commissioner 802-223-6903
Dog Licenses
All dogs must be licensed on or before April 1st every year. If registering after 4/1, there is a late fee. Dogs must also have a current rabies certificate.
FEES: Neutered/Spayed 9.00$ late –> 11.00
Not Neutered or Spayed 13.00$ –>late 17.00$
If you would like your dog tag and receipt/license sent to you in the mail, please include a self addressed and stamped envelope. (SASE).
Search Land Records, Lister Cards, TaxBills
We have 40 years of land records available now online!
The link below will take you to the current land record files available.
For additional listings and contact information, please see the full Directory.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Worcester 2022 Unclaimed Property Listing
The Vermont State Treasurer’s Office has sent a listing of all unclaimed property for Worcester residents. The list is posted on the town clerk’s office bulletin board. Please stop by and check out if you have unclaimed property….anywhere from “more than $200 to Less than $1.” Claim forms are available
2023 Dog Licenses Due Now
Please register your dogs. Up to date rabies certificate required.
New Dog Prices: Neutered/Spayed $9.00 Male/Female $13.00
Late Fees after April 1st:
Additional $2.00 Neutered/Spayed,
$4.00 Male/Female
Double-check your voter status or register to vote with the new statewide online voter registration implemented in 2015 by the Secretary of State.
