Thetford Select Board: OKs Tucker Hill Road power line rebuild; names two committee members

Thetford Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Monday, October 19, 2026

The Thetford Selectboard met Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Town Offices, with a virtual attendance option. All five members were present. The board approved a Green Mountain Power (GMP) line rebuild, made two committee appointments, and heard an update on the former landfill in Post Mills.

Decisions

• Tucker Hill Road power lines: The board authorized GMP to rebuild the existing poles, guy wires, and wiring as needed along Tucker Hill Road. Town Manager Brian Story and DPW Foreman Dale Lewis will be the Town's contacts. The motion passed unanimously.
• Conservation Commission: Ryan Krapf was appointed for a four-year term extending to March 2031. The motion passed unanimously.
• Energy Committee: Jonathan "JD" Dowell was appointed for a three-year term expiring in March 2030. The motion passed unanimously.
• Warrants and minutes: The board accepted the warrants as presented and adopted the October 5, 2026 minutes as edited, both unanimously.

Also discussed

• GMP project: GMP proposed rebuilding about two miles of overhead lines, from Route 113 to the west entrance of Union Village Dam Recreation Area. The work would use taller poles and covered wire. GMP said it would notify residents and did not expect service interruptions.
• Budget meetings: Additional budget meetings are set for Wednesday, November 18, and Wednesday, December 9, at 7:00 PM. Social services appropriation requests are due December 1.
• Traffic study: A possible study area in Thetford Center includes Route 113. A hearing is tentatively set for December 9, with the time to be confirmed.
• Tucker Hill paving: Northwoods completed driveway approach repairs, and the overall paving cost stayed about the same. Blaktop is expected to return to finish shoulder work.
• Public comment: A Post Mills resident asked the board to consider banning Jake brakes. The board will consider adding it to a future agenda.
• Financial controls: Town Clerk and Treasurer Tracy Borst presented the 2026 Internal Financial Controls Checklist, and the board discussed financial training.
• Post Mills landfill: Brian Story said a legislative solution appeared to be the most viable path. The Town is no longer mowing the property, pending guidance from the attorney.
• Executive sessions: The board met in executive session on an employee's compensation package, and on attorney communications concerning the Post Mills Airport. No action was taken in either. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM.

Money

The board accepted four warrants: 39.1 for $3,043,071.50; 27.2 for $25,044.64; 24.3 for $2,426.15; and 21.4 for $42,579.97.

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