On May 14, 2018, the voters of the Dorset Fire District #1 authorized the prudential committee to apply for a Vermont municipal bond not to exceed $700,000.  The results of the voting were 88 for and 32 against.

The bond will be used to finance the supplement water project, the system metering station, hydraulic modeling of the water system and future planning/engineering.

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.

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) 375-4233

Harvey Watkins at (802) 867-5750

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) 375-4233