Under the southwestern “hook” of Vermont, where the Taconic Mountains give way to the historic Champlain Valley lies the picturesque town of Fair Haven. Known as the “Slate Center of the Nation”, and Vermont’s Western Gateway, Fair Haven chartered and settled in 1779. Fair Haven prospered as a mill town, with numerous works developed on the falls of the Castleton River by Colonel Matthew Lyon.

In the mid-1800’s, the first slate quarries were opened, beginning an industry that has continued to thrive until today.

Fair Haven is having a town wide reappraisal! Please click the link below for information about this process. 

 

Reappraisal Information

NOTICE OF SALE

TOWN OF FAIR HAVEN, VERMONT

 

NOTICE OF TERMS OF PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE

 

On April 22^nd, 2026, the Selectboard of the Town of Fair Haven approved the following terms for the sale of 5 Union St.  This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1061(a)(1) to provide the public with notice of the terms of the proposed conveyance and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove the conveyance.

 

TERMS OF PROPOSED SALE

 

An offer of $37,000 was accepted by the selectboard from Verrie G. Pearce and Bethany C. Pearce. $35,000 for the purchase of the property, $2,000 to cover real estate agent fees.

 

CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE

 

Title 24 V.S.A. § 1061(a)(2) grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to decide whether the Town shall convey real estate.  After the meeting, the real estate may be conveyed unless a majority of the voters of the Town present and voting vote to disapprove the conveyance or if the conveyance, pursuant to authority granted the Selectboard by 24 V.S.A. § 1061(c):

 

1. Is directly related to the control, maintenance, construction, relocation or abandonment of highways;
2. Is directly related to the control, maintenance, operation, improvement or abandonment of a public water, sewer or electric system; or
3. Involves real estate used for housing or urban renewal projects under 24 V.S.A. Chapter 113.

 

To exercise this right, citizens must present a petition objecting to the proposed conveyance signed by five percent of the legal voters of the Town to the Town Clerk with 30 days of the date of posting and publication of this notice.  Unless a petition objecting to the proposed conveyance is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1061(a)(2), the Selectboard may authorize the conveyance.

 

PERSON TO CONTACT

 

Additional information pertaining to this conveyance may be obtained by contacting Joseph Gunter, Town Manager 802-265-3010 Ext 5 or Manager@fairhavenvt.gov during normal office hours.

Today, Fair Haven is a charming village, featuring a large and beautiful park in the center of the downtown business district. The architecture in our community is some of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the State. The park is home to many events throughout the year, including the Spring Fling, Summer Concert Series, the Fair Haven Farmer’s Market, Movies in the Park, the annual Apple Fest and more.

Downtown Fair Haven features quaint shops, a craft brewery, and eateries all within walking distance of most of the Town.

Our townspeople are friendly, schools and public services are first rate, and opportunities in Fair Haven are only limited by one’s creativity and imagination. On your next visit to Vermont, be sure to visit our quaint town of Fair Haven. Come for a visit. It may just turn into a lifetime.