MINUTES
TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 10, 2026
Present: James Bulger, Bradford Calhoun, Tom Otterman, Carl Hildebrandt and (Select Board), Karen Walker (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Richard Sampson (Road Foreman) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)
Absent: Jake Thompson
Visitors: Jim Clark, Nancy Clark, Donna Otterman, Roger Vance and Susan Culp
Meeting called to order at 7:04 pm.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve minutes from meeting of July 27, 2026. Passed unanimously.
VISITORS
Susan Culp, Newbury Select Board Chair, discussed TRORC Draft Plan and asked our opinion. We oppose it. Jim Bulger sent a letter to TRORC with comments.
Roger Vance reported rubbish is being left at the Transfer Station when it is closed. Animals are getting the bags and scattering the rubbish.
HIGHWAY
Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.
New Garage - Brad Calhoun updated the Board on this project.
There will be an open house at the new garage on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00am to noon.
Ben Dexter Road Grant – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt for Jim Bulger, Chair, to sign. Passed unanimously.
GENERAL
Open Positions – NEKWMD Alternate. If anyone is interested, please contact the Town Office or a member of the Select Board.
West Topsham Community Hall – Tom Otterman updated the Board on this project
Town Finances – Jim Bulger asked Karen Walker to give the Board members updated copies of the garage expenses reports.
CORRESPONDENCE
VLCT Follow-Up on Insurance Inspection – Karen Walker will respond with an update on the items they brought to our attention.
F INANCIAL
The Board reviewed and signed Order #2615 in the amounts of $22,171.33 for accounts payable and $8,062.97 for payroll.
Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to adjourn. Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Emerson
Administrative Assistant
Topsham Select Board