Town of Tunbridge

What Town of Tunbridge does

Town of Tunbridge is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1761 in Orange County, Vermont, serving approximately 1,000 residents across three villages and five covered bridges. It delivers the full suite of local government services: administrative governance (Selectboard, Town Clerk Bonnie McCrillis, Town Treasurer Rebecca Hoyt), emergency response (volunteer Fire Department led by Chief Simon Bradford, ambulance coverage split between First Branch Ambulance and South Royalton Rescue Squad, policing contracted to Windsor County Sheriff's Department), public infrastructure (Highway Department, Transfer Station, cemeteries, trails), and community services (Town Nurse Jodi Hoyt, Health Officer, recreation, fuel loan assistance, food shelf). The town is governed by an elected three-member Selectboard (Chair Gary Mullen, Vice Chair Mike McPhetres, Clerk John O'Brien) operating under Vermont municipal law with no parent company or private ownership interest.

Revenue is generated through property taxes assessed by the Board of Listers and collected by the Town Treasurer, supplemented by transactional fees: dog licenses ($11–19 annually depending on spay/neuter status and timing), transfer station tickets, document copy fees, and a 2.65% (or $3.00 minimum) credit card processing fee on online payments. Online collection runs through MuniciPAY for property taxes, transfer station tickets, and donations; credit card and electronic check payments are accepted. The technology footprint is minimal and commodity-grade: standard municipal software, MuniciPAY for payments, Zoom for remote Selectboard and committee meeting participation, and a WordPress-based official website (tunbridgevt.org). Public communications flow through the website, The Tunbridge Quarterly newsletter, and Facebook pages for the Fire Department and Recreation Committee.

The go-to-market model is direct service delivery to a geographically fixed resident base. There is no commercial customer acquisition, no pricing model aimed at scale, and no productization of services beyond what statutory municipal duties require. Strategic activity is limited to incremental policy updates (e.g., the June 2024 Alcohol and Cannabis Use Policy), infrastructure assessments (proposed Vertex Towers cell tower, May 2025), committee governance formalization (Fuel Loan Assistance Committee bylaws, May 2025), and operational hiring. The entity is not investable in the traditional PE/VC sense; its operating logic is statutory public service rather than value creation for shareholders.

Name

Town of Tunbridge

Legal name

Town of Tunbridge, Vermont

Website

https://tunbridgevt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1761

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Town of Tunbridge is a municipal government in Orange County, Vermont, established in 1761, providing administrative, emergency, infrastructure, and community services to approximately 1,000 residents, funded primarily through property taxes and modest licensing and transfer station fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Roadside Vegetation & Right-of-Way (ROW) Management (TLAJAAAG), Forest Management & Silviculture Services (Cruising, Planning, Compliance) (IMAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Emergency services
• Property tax collection
• Public infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary municipal revenue source through annual property tax assessments collected by the Town Treasurer.
2. Municipal Fees: Various fees including dog licensing ($11-19 per dog), transfer station tickets, and document copy fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Town of Tunbridge is a Vermont municipal government providing administrative, public safety, infrastructure, community health, and permitting services to approximately 1,000 residents. Its operations are organized around five core service areas: municipal administration (town clerk, treasurer, selectboard, planning commission), emergency services (volunteer fire department, ambulance, contracted policing), public infrastructure (highway department, transfer station, cemeteries, trails), community services (town nurse, health officer, fuel assistance, recreation), and permits/licensing.

Product overview

The Town of Tunbridge operates as a small Vermont municipality providing a comprehensive suite of government services to approximately 1,000 residents across three villages. The town's service portfolio is organized into five core areas: Municipal Government Services (town clerk, treasurer, selectboard, planning commission), Emergency Services (fire department, ambulance, policing), Public Infrastructure (highway department, transfer station, cemeteries, trails), Community Services (town nurse, health officer, fuel assistance, recreation), and Permits and Licenses. Additional digital services include online payment processing via MuniciPAY for taxes and fees, and virtual meeting capabilities via Zoom for public participation in government meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Services Core local government administration including the Town Clerk, Treasurer, Selectboard, Planning Commission, and Board of Listers, providing governance, record-keeping, financial management, and property assessment services to residents.
• Emergency Services Public safety services including the Tunbridge Volunteer Fire Department, ambulance coverage (First Branch Ambulance for the northern half and South Royalton Rescue Squad for the southern half of town), and policing provided through contract with the Windsor County Sheriff's Department.
• Public Infrastructure Maintenance and operation of public works including the Highway Department, Transfer Station, cemeteries, and town trails for public use and infrastructure upkeep.
• Community Services Resident-support services including the Town Nurse program, Health Officer, Fuel Loan Assistance, Recreation Committee programs, and the Community Food Shelf.
• Permits and Licenses Issuance of overweight permits, driveway permits, floodplain development permits, dog licenses, marriage licenses, and Town Hall rental bookings.
• Online Payment Services (MuniciPAY) Credit card and electronic check payment processing via MuniciPAY for property taxes, transfer station tickets, and donations, with a 2.65% or $3.00 minimum service fee on credit card payments and a $1.50 fee on electronic checks.
• Virtual Selectboard Meeting Platform Zoom-based remote participation and video streaming for Selectboard and committee meetings, enabling public attendance and engagement with town governance.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tunbridge Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024Partner organization listed under Organizations section of town website, focused on preserving local history.
• First Branch AmbulancecoreOthersEmergency ambulance service covering the northern half of Tunbridge. Located in Chelsea, VT. Primary emergency medical response for residents in that portion of town. Serves as first responder with 802-685-3112 contact.
• South Royalton Rescue SquadcoreOthersEmergency ambulance service covering the southern half of Tunbridge. Located in South Royalton, VT. Primary emergency medical response for residents in that portion of town.
• Windsor County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreOthersProvides policing services to Tunbridge under contract. Sheriff Ryan Palmer leads the department located at 62 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT. Non-emergency line: 802-457-5211.
• Tunbridge Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing public library services, located at tunbridgelibrary.org.
• The Tunbridge ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church organization at tunbridgechurch.org, listed as community partner organization.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Town of Strafford, Vermont: Neighboring Orange County town similar in size and rural character. Operates a comparable small-town government model with volunteer fire service, highway department, and similar municipal service mix.
• Town of Vershire, Vermont: Orange County, Vermont town of comparable small scale. Operates a similar small-town governance model with volunteer fire, highway maintenance, and community services.
• Town of South Royalton, Vermont: Neighboring Windsor County town of comparable small-town scale; home base of South Royalton Rescue Squad which serves southern Tunbridge. Operates a similar municipal service structure with shared regional emergency-service dependencies.
• Town of Bethel, Vermont: Adjacent Windsor County town serving as the home base for South Royalton Rescue Squad, which provides ambulance coverage to southern Tunbridge. Similar rural Vermont municipal structure and service portfolio.
• Town of Corinth, Vermont: Orange County, Vermont town of similar rural scale and population. Comparable in operating structure, with a Selectboard, volunteer emergency services, and small-town public works operations.
• Town of Chelsea, Vermont: Adjacent Orange County, Vermont town of comparable scale. Tunbridge explicitly relies on First Branch Ambulance, located in Chelsea, for emergency coverage, confirming both towns operate as small rural Vermont municipalities with similar service portfolios and constraints.

Others

• CivicPlus: Municipal website and civic engagement software provider serving small municipalities like Tunbridge. Indirectly comparable as the type of vendor that powers town websites, online forms, and resident communication for small-town governments.
• Granicus: Government technology vendor providing digital communication, meeting management, and payment platforms to municipalities including small towns. Tunbridge's use of Zoom for Selectboard meetings and MuniciPAY for payments reflects the ecosystem of vendors supporting small-town digital modernization.
• Tyler Technologies: Provider of public-sector software including financials, property assessment, and payment solutions for local governments. Adjacent to Tunbridge as a vendor of municipal software infrastructure (including assessment/listing tools used by Boards of Listers).

Regional players

• Town of Randolph, Vermont: Slightly larger Orange County hub town serving a similar rural Vermont population. Operates a comparable municipal service portfolio including highway, fire/EMS, and community programs at modestly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Tunbridge-Volunteer-Fire-Department-107229016027765
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-tunbridge

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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