> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://uppervalleyupdate.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Fairlee Select Board: Names VLCT delegate, adopts Better Roads services, hears permit concerns
- URL: https://uppervalleyupdate.com/fairlee-select-board-names-vlct-delegate-adopts-better-roads-services-hears-permit-concerns/
- Published: 2026-11-09T01:26:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T01:26:54.000Z
- Description: The board appointed Peter Berger as voting delegate, adopted 2026 Better Roads Planning Services, and heard public comment on a lakeside permit and the CHIP housing program.
- Author: UVU
- Tags: Fairlee, Select Board, Meeting recap, Vermont

*Fairlee Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Monday, October 5, 2026*

The Fairlee Select Board met Monday, October 5, 2026, at Town Hall. Chair Miranda Clemson called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM, and a quorum was present. These are the final minutes. The meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM.

### Decisions

- Approved the agenda as amended, unanimously. Changes added a Fire Department Agreement and a CD Release Party date change, and tabled the Zoning Administrator's report.
- Appointed Peter Berger as the Town of Fairlee's voting delegate to the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT), unanimously.
- Adopted the 2026 Better Roads Planning Services, unanimously.
- Approved the September 28, 2026 minutes as amended, unanimously.

### Also discussed

- **Public comment:** Several residents raised concerns about a zoning permit and construction near Lake Morey. They said the work goes beyond the permit and asked the town to enforce its bylaws. One speaker suggested hiring an independent consultant to review the zoning administrator's actions. The Zoning Administrator's report was tabled because he was absent.
- **Bald Top:** The Forest Board would like to do maintenance work there. The board said a Request for Proposal will be needed for a project this large.
- **Town Administrator's report:** Gene Craft gave updates on the beach, town buildings, roads, the transfer station, the water department, grants and other items. He drafted an agreement for the town to compensate the Bradford Fire Department for temporary emergency call coverage in Fairlee.
- **CHIP housing program:** Representatives of Village Ventures asked for community feedback. Residents and board members shared views on town services, infrastructure and the need for supporting data. No decision was recorded.
- **Personnel Policy:** The board reviewed the latest draft.
- **CD Release Party:** Allison Fay's event was rescheduled for December 5, 2026.
- **Action item:** Berger will attend the VLCT meeting and follow up on the historic preservation grant.

### Executive session

The board met in executive session from 7:57 PM to 8:17 PM for personnel and legal contractual reasons.

### Money

- Maintenance on Bald Top, last mowed 10 years ago, may cost more than $10K.

The next meeting is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

---

This is an automated summary of the town's posted minutes. The official record is the [original document](https://fairleevt.gov/uploads/dm/13194/Selectboard%5FMeeting%5FMinutes%5F20261005%5FFinal?ref=uppervalleyupdate.com). Spotted a mistake? [Tell us](mailto:hello@uppervalleyupdate.com).