MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
Meeting began at 6:03 pm. Present were Selectmen Cloutier and Stohl. Selectman Campbell was absent.
Mail was reviewed.
Checks and manifests were reviewed and signed.
An e-mail was received from Amanda at the Vermont River Conservancy. Amanda had two requests:
1. They would like to install a sign/map at the Columbia Covered Bridge Site. After discussion, the Board instructed Marcia to e-mail her back and give our permission.
2. They are concerned about the traffic at the Lyman Falls site. The boulder that the Town had placed has been moved and people are driving in. The VRC would like to place a locked gate and the Town would be responsible for giving out the code to people. After discussion, the Board decided that they were not in favor of this idea. The Board will suggest to the VRC that we place “several” large boulders there and see if that solves the problem.
The contracts with NH Broadband were signed by Chairman Cloutier.
The Board asked Marcia if we had heard anything regarding the on-going legal matter. Marcia said that she had e-mailed Attorney Chris Hilson but had not heard back. The Board discussed writing a letter to the State Attorney General and see if he could help resolve this issue. Marcia will draft a letter for the Board to review.
The Board discussed and assessing situation. A letter was reviewed from Gary Fournier (Brett Purvis & Associates) and an e-mail from Chris Boldt. The Board discussed going ahead and having DRA do the 2025 pick-ups so we will be ready to have our tax rate set in the fall. Marcia will call Chris Boldt and Denice Roy (from DRA) to see what our next steps should be.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary
Board of Selectmen