Property tax bills are mailed a minimum of 30 days prior to the first installment due date. Annual taxes are divided into four equal payments and are due August 15, November 15, March 15 and May 15. Late payments are charged interest of 1% per month for the first 3 months and 1 1/2% per month thereafter. An 8% penalty is assessed on any taxes not paid by May 15. Postmarks (US, FedEX and UPS) are accepted as timely payments.
To make your payment online by credit card, go to https://trx.npspos.com/payapp/public/ECSale.html?siteId=18336&deptId=18336&urlKey=4b320249c1808be5909fd16427d5d588acffaaf4.
You will need to enter your Parcel ID (found in the upper left corner on your tax bill) and know the amount due when making your payment.
Timely Tax Payment Clarification
***Important Policy Change***
The Town of Westford currently accepts postmarks (USPS, UPS & FedEx) for tax payments. Given the electronic age we are in, the Town occasionally receives checks directly from financial institutions after a taxpayer initiates the payment. This type of payment may be known as Bill Pay.
These payments are mailed to the Town directly from the financial institution however the envelope does not bear a postmark. Effective July 1, 2015 the Town of Westford will acknowledge this type of payment based on the date the payment is received at the Town Office.
The Town highly recommends that if you remit payment using this method, you contact your financial institution to determine the appropriate lead time to ensure your tax payment is timely.
– Can I pay my Property Taxes online?
Yes! In the menu bar across the top of the website there is a link titled “Payments”. Follow through to the payment portal and you can make your tax payment. If you have any questions on the payment portal please give us a call (802-878-4587).
– When is trash picked up?
Trash is picked up weekly as follows:
Tuesday: Route 128 and all roads west of Route 128.
This includes the following private dead end roads off Route 128: Stygles Lane, Castle Hill Lane, Maple Ridge Lane, Pearwood Lane, Post Road, Bixby Hill Lane, Twin Hill Road, Bouffard Lane Phillips Lane, Mathieu Road, River Bend Lane and Talcott Road.
Wednesday: All roads east of Route 128
More information can be found at https://westfordvt.us/about/trash-recycling/.
– What is the recycling schedule?
Recycling is picked up weekly on the same day your trash is picked up.
Recycling bins are available at the Town Office.
– How do I subscribe to the Town Newsletter?
If you would like to receive a copy of the Town Newsletter by email, send an email to townclerk@westfordvt.us with your name (required), email address (required) and address (optional). Click here to view current and past newsletters. If you do not have access to the Internet or have a computer, you can call the Town Office at 878-4587 to request being added to the mailing list.
– How do I get Burn Permit?
There are three ways to obtain a burn permit:
Contact the Fire Warden, Dennis Angiono, 802-879-1231.
Visit the town office
You can also fill one out online.
– What is the Westford Post Office phone number?
802- 879-6200