MINUTES 

 TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING 

Monday, February 23, 2026 

Present: James Bulger, Jake Thompson, Bradford Calhoun, Thomas Otterman and Carl  Hildebrandt (Select Board), Karen Walker (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Richard Sampson (Road  Foreman) and via Microsoft Teams Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant)  

Visitors: Jim Clark, Nancy Clark, Donna Otterman, James Salinas, Aiden Otterman and via  Microsoft Teams Sue Altland 

Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm. 

Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to approve minutes from  meeting of February 9, 2026. Passed unanimously.  

VISITORS 

Sue Altland - Sue discussed the information regarding the Town Transfer Station on the inside  cover of the Town Report. She requested that it be made clear at Town Meeting that the  Transfer Station is for Topsham residents and tax payers only. 

Aiden Otterman – Aiden an announced he is running for House, and encouraged going to his  website to find out more about him and his platform.  

HIGHWAY  

Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment. New Garage – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on this project.  

Overweight Permit – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to  approve and for Jim Bulger, Chair, to sign a permit for VELCO. Passed unanimously.  

Driveway Permit – Alex Jeremiah on Powder Spring Road. Richie Sampson will handle.  

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.    

Land Use Property Tax Adjustment – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake  Thompson to rescind the motion made last meeting regarding waiving the land use property tax  of $26.96 and to follow the Board of Abatement procedures. Passed unanimously.    

FINANCIAL 

The Board reviewed and signed Order #2604 in the amounts of $113,268.20 for accounts payable  and $9,640.63 for payroll. 

East Topsham Cemetery Miller CD – Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Tom  Otterman to renew the CD with Wells River Savings Bank for one year. Passed unanimously.    

OTHER 

Lights – Karen Walker will order replacementt bulbs for the lights in the Town Hall.  

Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to adjourn. Passed  unanimously.  

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.  

Respectfully Submitted, 

Janice Emerson 

Administrative Assistant