EMERGENCIES: dial 911
OFFICE: (802) 867-5311
Dorset Volunteer Fire Dept.
Dorset Water Co.
Dorset fire district NO. 1
Prudential Board
The district is governed by a 5 person board that meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Dorset Firehouse at 7pm.
Prudential Board meetings are open to the public and all district residents are welcome.
Emergencies
FIRE:
WATER:
dial 911
(802) 375-4021
Fire Taxes
Fire taxes are now included as a line item in the Dorset property tax bill.
PROPERTY TAXES
1st installment due: 9/13/16
2nd installment due: 3/14/17
QUESTIONS
contact Nancy Aversano at
(802) 362-4571 x4
Water Fees
Water bills were sent on 8/26/16 with a billing period from 7/1/16 to 6/30/17.
WATER BILL
due date: 10/1/16
QUESTIONS
contact Nancy Aversano at
(802) 362-4571 x4
Headquarters
Dorset Fire House
2788 Rt 30
Dorset, VT 05251
The Dorset Fire District No. 1 is a special district serving Dorset village
and surrounding areas with fire protection and public water.
PUBLIC WATER STATUS
No Usage Restrictions
Water in the Dorset reservoir is currently at a safe level and there are no current restrictions on water usage. Nevertheless, we encourage all users on the system to conserve water whenever possible.
The boil order, which was imposed on October 12, 2016, has been officially lifted. It is no longer necessary to boil water drawn from the system. In addition, water restrictions, which were imposed on September 18, 2016, have also been lifted.
If you would like to be notified of any change to the status of the public water system, please share your email address with us.
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BURNING STATUS
By Permit Only
Outdoor burning is currently allowed, provided you receive a written permit from a fire department official. We urge extreme caution when burning.
For all burn permits, please contact:
Shawn Hazelton at (802) 366-0412
Harvey Watkins at (802) 867-5750
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Fire Department
The Dorset Fire Department is currently looking for volunteers to join the department. All training, gear and other expenses are covered, including a stipend based on your involvement.
Available positions include:
Firefighters
Drivers
Helpers at Firehouse (during calls)
To volunteer or get more information, please contact:
Shawn Hazelton at (802) 366-0412
PUBLIC WATER STATUS
No Restrictions
Currently there are no restrictions on water usage from the Dorset Water System. Nevertheless, seasonal rain totals remain below average, so we urge all residential and commercial users on the system to conserve water whenever possible.
If you would like to be notified of any change to the status of the public water system, please share your email address with us.
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