Form of town government: elected Selectboard

Name and title of highest elected official: Kenneth Albert, chairwoman of the Selectboard

Size of 2001-2002 fiscal year municipal budget: $4,120,434

Police: 911

Fire: 911

Ambulance: 911 (Shelburne Rescue)

Nearest hospital: Fletcher Allen Health Care, Medical Center Hospital of Vermont campus, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. Tel: (802) 656-2345

Library: Pierson Library, Falls Road

Shelburne is 15 minutes by car from the Burlington International Airport and is served by two major roads: U.S. 7 and Vermont Route 116. It is served by exit 13 on Interstate 89.

Bus service: Chittenden County Transportation Agency

Nearest rail service: Amtrak, Essex Junction. A commuter rail station is planned for the town.

Electric: Green Mountain Power Corp.; Vermont Electric

Cooperative.

Water: Shelburne Water Department. Also, some private wells.

Natural gas: Vermont Gas

Cable: Adelphia Cable

Recycling: Shelburne is a member of the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD). Residents may use one of the district's seven drop-off sites. Also, private haulers.

Trash Disposal: The nearest CSWD drop-off site is in Hinesburg or South Burlington. Also, private haulers.