Upper Valley Update

Vermont

West Fairlee Select Board: Board approves Wi-Fi hotspot renewal, signs Grand List correction certificate

At its October 19, 2026 meeting, the board heard a community nursing presentation, approved a $752 Wi-Fi quote, and signed a Grand List certificate.

Fairlee Select Board: Reviews 2027 department budgets, approves minutes, holds legal executive session

The board heard department budget previews and staff reports on Oct. 19, approved the agenda and Oct. 13 minutes, and met in executive session with no action taken.

Bradford Select Board: Hearing covers proposed recall amendment to town charter

At an informational hearing on Oct. 20, 2026, the petitioner and others discussed a Charter Amendment for recalling elected municipal officers.

Bradford Select Board: Approves truck purchase, propane contract and health order request

The board approved a $180,020.00 highway truck, a propane contract at $1.799 per gallon and a health order request, and discussed 2027 insurance rates.

Fairlee Select Board: Reviews setback concerns, fire dept. bylaws and water grant; no action after closed session

The Oct. 26 meeting included resident setback concerns, a water apprentice incentive, fire department bylaw review, and a legal executive session with no action taken.

Bradford Select Board: Promotes Co-Chief Shaffer to Interim Chief at special meeting

After a personnel executive session, the board voted unanimously to promote Co-Chief Shaffer to Interim Chief effective 11/1/2026 at $1,932.40 salaried per week.

Thetford Select Board: Approves $167,287.96 truck purchase, discusses lister vacancy and budget meetings

Board voted unanimously to buy a Ford F-600, approved liquor and tobacco permits, and began planning to fill a vacancy on the Board of Listers.