Topsham Select Board posts Feb. 5, 2026 agenda; 2025 minutes noted

The Topsham Select Board has posted an agenda PDF for its Feb. 5, 2026 meeting, signaling routine municipal business and several items slated for action or discussion. The agenda headline referenced appointments, road weight restrictions and municipal business, but the supplied excerpt of the Feb. 5 agenda was truncated and did not list the specific action items.

For context, the board’s minutes from a prior meeting provide concrete decisions and follow-up items residents should note. The record for the Monday, February 10, 2025 meeting shows Select Board members James Bulger, Jake Thompson and Tom Otterman present, with Bradford Calhoun and Carl Hildebrandt absent. The minutes state, "Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm." Visitors listed included Megan Clark, Bill Johnson, Becky Christian and other community members.

Those February 2025 minutes document several actions. "The Board approved hiring Jeff Smith part-time as needed at $25.00 per hour." The board also approved an overweight permit for Austin Construction; the minutes read, "Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Tom Otterman to approve a permit for Austin Construction. Passed unanimously." Roadwork was addressed in a brief entry: "Road Report - Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment." The minutes show discussion of the town's new garage and whether bond proceeds could reimburse previously paid construction costs; the minutes record, "The Board discussed whether the bond loan could be used to reimburse funds already paid toward construction. Tom Otterman will contact the bond attorney." An Agency of Transportation email was slated for referral, "Will be referred to to Brad Calhoun for input."

The minutes also make clear the town is seeking volunteers for municipal roles. "There are three open positions, one Auditor and two NEKWMD Reps. If anyone is interested, please contact a member of the Select Board or call the Town Office." NEKWMD refers to the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District; local representation affects waste management policy and services for the town.

Residents who need to review agendas, confirm meeting dates or contact town staff can use the Town Office at 6 Harts Rd, PO BOX 69, East Topsham, VT 05076. Office hours are Monday 1–6 pm and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am–4 pm. The town’s published contact points are topshamvt@outlook.com and (802) 439-5505.

A separate notice in the local Topsham news feed reads: "Select Board Meeting- Canceled will be held on their regular February 20th meeting. Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM. February 6, 2025 Agenda." The wording is ambiguous about whether the February 6 meeting was canceled and moved to February 20; the town should clarify any rescheduling and whether agendas for Feb. 6 or Feb. 20 were posted.

What this means for readers: the posted Feb. 5, 2026 agenda may contain decisions affecting road weight restrictions, permitting and appointments that impact local contractors, haulers and volunteers. Residents interested in the Feb. 5 agenda items or in serving as an Auditor or NEKWMD representative should review the full agenda PDF or contact the Town Office at the address, email or phone above for the complete documents and any updates.