MINUTES 

TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING 

Monday, November 10, 2025 

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: Megan Clark, Jim Clark, Nancy Clark, Donna Otterman, James Salinas and Susan Hood  

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm. 

Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to approve minutes from meeting  of October 27, 2025. Passed unanimously. 

HIGHWAY  

Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment. New Garage – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on the building construction progress. 

Propane and Tank – Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Brad Calhoun to accept the  quote of $2,227.23 from Eastern Propane. Passed unanimously.  

Sale of Truck – Motion made by Carl Hildebrandt and seconded by Jake Thompson to to sell the 2008  F550 one-ton Ford truck to Fred Smith for $1,066. Passed unanimously.  

Employee Annual Reviews – Will be discussed at the next Board meeting.  

Felch Road – Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson not to extend the Class  3 Road. Passed unanimously. Janice will send a letter to Kristie Wadsworth to let her know the  Board’s decision.  

GENERAL 

Open Position - NEKWMD Alternate. If anyone is interested, please contact the Town Office or a  member of the Select Board.  

West Topsham Community Hall – Megan Clark updated the Board on this project and the VT  Community Fund RALI grant. Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Brad Calhoun to sign  the fiscal sponsorship form and the letter in support of the application submitted by Friends of  Topsham501c3. Passed unanimously.  

FINANCIAL 

The Board reviewed and signed Order #2519 in the amounts of $52,130.38 for accounts payable and  $7,825.14 for payroll. 

Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Carl Hildebrandt to adjourn. Passed unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.  

Respectfully Submitted, 

Janice Emerson 

Administrative Assistant