Town of Fairfield, Vermont Official Website
From the Fairfield, Vermont Municipal Plan 2021-2029: Fairfield, having about 47,000 acres, is the largest town in Franklin County. It is situated about 30 miles northeast of Burlington and is bounded north by Sheldon, east by Bakersfield, south by Fletcher and Fairfax, and west by St. Albans and Swanton. Vision Statement:
1. It is the primary and fundamental intention of Fairfield to remain a rural, agricultural town.
2.Fairfield supports its agricultural economy and looks forward to a future where working lands continue to be in production for diverse forms of agriculture.
3. Fairfield encourages the development of small-scale enterprises in the village centers of Fairfield and East Fairfield that will offer basic goods and services for town residents, that will provide employment locally and that will enhance the town’s rural way of life.
4. Fairfield values preserving our natural landscape and historic features.
5. Fairfield is a vibrant and welcoming community.
As of the census of 2020, 2,044 people, 781 households, and 585 families resided in Farifield.
Town-owned Property for sale
277 Barrywilde Rd., East Fairfield, Vermont
Pursuant to the Notice of Intent to Convey Real Estate dated March 26, 2025, the Town of Fairfield is seeking a second round of bidders for the as-is, where-is sale of a 4.6 acre parcel of land at 277 Barrywilde Rd., a class 4 road, in East Fairfield VT; Parcel ID P13-0277000. Sealed Bids which adhere to the RFP bidding instructions, must be received by Town Administrator Cathy Ainsworth no later than 3PM Thursday July 24, 2025.
Fairfield Zoning Update Project
The Town of Fairfield is working on an update of its zoning bylaws with the goal of ensuring that the bylaws support plan’s goals and policies with a particular focus on regulations in the rural areas of the town.
