Welcome to Rupert, Vermont

Chartered in 1761 by New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth, who named it after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Rupert is located in the unspoiled northwest corner of Bennington County. We are bordered on the west by Washington County, New York; on the east by the town of Dorset; on the north by Pawlet; and on the south by Sandgate.

Read more about Rupert here.

 

Contact & Hours

Town Clerk: Andrea Lenhardt
Phone: 802-394-7728
Email: rupert187@myfairpoint.net

Hours: Mon: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Tues: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Weds: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Thurs: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Fri: Closed

Physical Address: 187 East Street, West Rupert, VT 05776

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 140, West Rupert, VT 05776

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Recent News

Property Taxes

Posted on February 5, 2025
Just a reminder for Rupert property owners - second installment for taxes is due Feb. 10, 2025.  Town office is open that day from 11:00 - 7:00.  Payments may also be mailed and we do accepted postmarks of Feb. 10th.  read more

Notice

Posted on January 20, 2025
Special Selectboard meeting is warned for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 6:30 P.M. at the Rupert Town Office.  Reason for this special meeting is to prepare the FY 2025/2026 budget and to prepare the warning for Town Meeting March 4, 2025.  No other issues will be addressed at this meeting.  read more

Town Meeting 2025

Posted on January 9, 2025
Petitions for articles to appear on the 2025 town meeting ballot are due Jan. 16, 2025 by 3:30 P.M.   27 signatures of people currently on the Rupert Voter Checklist are required. Petitions for nominations for town offices are due by Jan. 27, 2025 no later than 5:00 P.M. (even though…  read more

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