Town of Colchester, Vermont

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* Read about the Current Town Budget Proposal * (Updated 1/29)

* Find out about the Proposed Local Option Tax * (Updated 1/14)

Colchester Guide - We'd like to announce the new Resident and Visitor's Guide for the town, entitled "Colchester, The Heart of Lake Champlain." It is meant for residents both new and old, as well as those who are just visiting. It includes information on the many resources and attractions within the town, town departments and services, and a list of businesses by category. You can read the full guide here (PDF format).

Town Videos - The Economic Development Department worked with CGI Communications to produce a series of four short videos about the town. The videos cover a range of topics. Click on one to watch the video (opens in a new window).

A foggy view of the lake

Colchester is the fourth largest community in Vermont with over 17,000 residents. Several important businesses and organizations call our town home: St. Michael's College, Vermont PBS, Vermont Public Radio, and the Vermont Youth Orchestra. We are located on the shores of Malletts Bay, part of beautiful Lake Champlain, where we offer access to numerous water sports, including boating, swimming and fishing. Colchester has many parks that invite you to hike, play tennis, enjoy a summer concert or simply relax.

Burlington, a cosmopolitan and collegiate center for the Champlain Valley region, is only minutes away to the south. To the east, the verdant slopes of the Green Mountains beckon to hikers, hunters, skiers and nature lovers. Situated along the Interstate 89 corridor, minutes from Burlington International Airport, rail and bus stations, Colchester offers convenient transportation links. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Lefebvre)

Come visit us and discover all that we have to offer!