134 of these 309 items name exactly one amount for
one thing. Taken as they were said, those add to $13,468,048.23; counting each
distinct amount only once — because the same paving loan or estimate gets restated in later meetings —
they come to $10,003,991.23 across 110 amounts. Neither
number is the town's budget, and neither is what Stamford spent: it is only what these 134
items named. The other 175 are fee schedules, ranges, estimates,
or figures spoken without a number attached, and adding those would be a fiction.
42 items carry no dollar figure anywhere in
the record; "Subject" is a keyword guess from the wording, not a town account code.
2026
122 items mentioned · 51 name exactly one amount: $7,320,899 as said, $6,289,483 counting each distinct amount once (46 amounts)
| Date | What it is | As the minutes wrote it | Figures read out | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Highway Update in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #39 $ 11,842.35 payroll WARRANT #38 $602,740.46 accounts payable HIGHWAY UPDATE 1. | $ 11,842.35; $602,740.46 | $11,842.35, $602,740.46 | loans and debt |
| 2026-10-01 | There was one property that was sold for $31,000.00 in this meeting There was one property that was sold for $31,000.00. | $31,000.00 | $31,000 | buildings and land |
| 2026-09-17 | Highway Update in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #37 $11,245.21 payroll WARRANT #38 $92,720.65 accounts payable 2 HIGHWAY UPDATE 1. | $11,245.21; $92,720.65 | $11,245.21, $92,720.65 | loans and debt |
| 2026-09-17 | The bill for the paving project is about $7,000.00 higher than the signed contract in this meeting The bill for the paving project is about $7,000.00 higher than the signed contract. | $7,000.00 | $7,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-09-17 | Reappraisal Agreement in this meeting REAPPRAISAL AGREEMENT The Select Board reviewed the proposed agreement from Nemrc for $86,400.00. | $86,400.00 | $86,400 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-09-17 | Highway Update in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #37 $11,245.21 payroll WARRANT #38 $92,720.65 accounts payable 2 HIGHWAY UPDATE 1. | $11,245.21; $92,720.65 | $11,245.21, $92,720.65 | loans and debt |
| 2026-09-17 | The bill for the paving project is about $7,000.00 higher than the signed contract in this meeting The bill for the paving project is about $7,000.00 higher than the signed contract. | $7,000.00 | $7,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-09-17 | Reappraisal Agreement in this meeting REAPPRAISAL AGREEMENT The Select Board reviewed the proposed agreement from Nemrc for $86,400.00. | $86,400.00 | $86,400 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-09-03 | Dave Saldo said the estimated cost of a small town water system would be around $800,000.0 in this meeting Dave Saldo said the estimated cost of a small town water system would be around $800,000.00 and the cost of a small septic system would run between $11-$20 million. | $800,000.00; $11; $20 | $800,000, $11, $20 | utilities and energy |
| 2026-09-03 | Highway Update in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #35 $10,982.87 payroll WARRANT #36 $70,961.92 accounts payable HIGHWAY UPDATE 1. | $10,982.87; $70,961.92 | $10,982.87, $70,961.92 | loans and debt |
| 2026-09-03 | Deb Burchard stated that the town has a $15.00 notice of building permit for farm building in this meeting Deb Burchard stated that the town has a $15.00 notice of building permit for farm buildings and accessory structures less than 300 square feet. | $15.00 | $15 | fees and rates |
| 2026-09-03 | MOTION by Mike Denault to set the fee for a Conditional Use permit application at $315.00 in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to set the fee for a Conditional Use permit application at $315.00. | $315.00 | $315 | fees and rates |
| 2026-09-03 | A $50.00 penalty per dog has been assessed in this meeting A $50.00 penalty per dog has been assessed. | $50.00 | $50 | insurance and legal |
| 2026-08-20 | Errors in omission form — grant list correction in this meeting Value was entered as $588,000 but should have been $58,800; corrected and signed. Chair noted it would have billed $588,000 if not caught. | — | $588,000, $58,800 | loans and debt |
| 2026-08-20 | 2026 tax rate (as calculated) in this meeting Town rate .6371 (2025: .5558); highway rate 0.4295; school rate .9915 (2025: .9666). Homestead up 8.5%, non-homestead up 3.5%. Town article needed $1,988.25 (as transcribed) after subtracting anticipated funds and 25% of fund balance; highway amount $744,772.36. Four payments on the highway paving loan anticipated to begin around September. | — | $1,988.25, $744,772.36 | loans and debt |
| 2026-08-20 | Alpha Arbor quote — removal of overgrown shrubs/junipers (one side only) in this meeting On hold pending the school's work; a separate $150 figure for the shrubs was also mentioned. | $600 | $600 | fees and rates |
| 2026-08-20 | 2030 reappraisal (NEMRC) in this meeting Last year's final bill was $72,000 (assessor, not assessor clerk). Town has paid its own lawyer in past grievance court cases; contractor responsible for defense under page 5 of the RFP. | $75,000 (estimate) | $75,000 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-08-20 | Health insurance (new bills) in this meeting Up only 8% this year. | — | — | insurance and legal |
| 2026-08-20 | House for sale next to the school/town office in this meeting Not a town purchase; discussed as unaffordable. Well and septic would be needed to develop further. | $450,000 | $450,000 | buildings and land |
| 2026-08-20 | Deferred / unbudgeted obligations in this meeting $131,000 from a land sale not in next year's budget; fire truck payment also not budgeted (not for next year); one paving loan repayment is for next year. | $131,000 | $131,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-08-06 | 2027 highway grant in aid agreement (signed) in this meeting Jim Henderson to work with Dave on project selection; Dave's 2026 project already done. | $8,000 grant with $2,000 match | $8,000, $2,000 | grants |
| 2026-08-06 | Better Back Roads project, Sportsman Road / Suzanne Drive area (accepted) in this meeting Multi-year project; may be done this fall. | $16,200 grant with $4,000 match | $16,200, $4,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-08-06 | Recycling (Casella) disputed charges in this meeting Shingle charge is new vs. past billing; tires were charged though nobody saw tires dumped. Board to verify with contractor. | $125 shingles; $347 demolition | $125, $347 | fees and rates |
| 2026-08-06 | Reappraisal funding in this meeting Town must reappraise every 4-6 years; NIMRC request would lock in 2031. NIMRC responded to 70-some requests. | ~$90,000 in the reappraisal account (per ledger, 'on paper'); last reappraisal ~$80,000; state contributes ~$6,000-7,000/year | $90,000, $80,000, $6,000 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-08-06 | Highway Update in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #29 $10,055.06 payroll WARRANT #30 $20,267.66 accounts payable WARRANT #31 $11,594.25 payroll WARRANT #32 $12,251.79 accounts payable HIGHWAY UPDATE 1. | $10,055.06; $20,267.66; $11,594.25; $12,251.79 | $10,055.06, $20,267.66, $11,594.25, $12,251.79 | loans and debt |
| 2026-08-06 | The grant is for $8,000.00 with a $2,000.00 town match in this meeting The grant is for $8,000.00 with a $2,000.00 town match. | $8,000.00; $2,000.00 | $8,000, $2,000 | grants |
| 2026-08-06 | The grant is for $16,200.00 with a $4,050.00 match in this meeting The grant is for $16,200.00 with a $4,050.00 match. | $16,200.00; $4,050.00 | $16,200, $4,050 | grants |
| 2026-07-16 | Culvert project — Capital West Construction bid (Cummington, Mass.) in this meeting Selected by the board. Cheaper option; 12-gauge corrugated pipe (gauge attribution may be imperfect in the transcript). Two pages received (one emailed, one delivered); same bid. | $183,000 | $183,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-07-16 | Culvert project — Neil H. Daniels bid (possibly a Renault Brothers division) in this meeting Option A: 255; Option B: 375 (concrete box culvert). Figures stated without units in the transcript; context (and the $70,000 difference remark) suggests thousands. 10-gauge pipe; guarantees a 100-year life expectancy and a four-week timeline. | — | $70,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-07-16 | Culvert project grant in this meeting Grant with 10% match; town in-kind contribution (equipment, labor, trucking, traffic control). Board noted the grant likely would not cover the box culvert option; project could be completed by October 1, 2026 or delayed to 2027. | $200,000 | $200,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-07-16 | Paving loan — Adams Community Bank in this meeting Five-year loan; rate 7.45% in discussion, 7.5% in the motion wording. Adams Community (also holds the town's tax anticipation loan at 4.25%) was the only bank of five to quote. First payment 'right away'. A remark about '$30,000 in interest' appears in garbled speech and its referent is unclear. | $469,000 | $469,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-07-16 | New truck (Dodge Ram 2026/2027) and truck loan in this meeting Delivery expected in the fall. A $150,000 bank loan was asked for; Adams Community Bank's quote was less than the dealer's (numbers not stated; not yet finalized). The figure '$104,000' was repeated by the chair in this discussion but its exact referent is unclear. | — | $150,000, $104,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-07-16 | 2026 tax rates in this meeting Homestead: .9915 (up 3 cents from .9666). Non-homestead: 1.1323 (down 4 cents from 1.1761). Grant list not finalized; school portion only. | — | — | grants |
| 2026-07-16 | Belmont beer and wine license payment in this meeting Payment received; Belmont's permits do not expire until fall (they planned ahead this year). | — | — | fees and rates |
| 2026-07-02 | Paving loan still needed in this meeting 'So we still... Paving loan. We still need, yeah, $469,000...' Currently working with the tax anticipation loan ('we have the tan [tax anticipation], so we can work with that'). | $469,000 | $469,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-07-02 | Adams Community Bank tax anticipation loan (taxes only, not the highway) in this meeting Six-month term at 4.25% ('four and a quarter'), arranged after four banks were contacted; called a 'great rate' that the others couldn't match. | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2026-07-02 | Line of credit rate quoted (Mountain One, via Tracy McConnell) in this meeting 7.5% to 8.5%, 'interest rate changes daily'; she would not recommend a line of credit since it would be used up on the paving loan and paid back over five years. Speaker 5 noted the Adams rate is about two percent lower. | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2026-07-02 | Speculative cost to move the playground slide in this meeting A member's estimate ('I don't think it's going to cost a thousand dollars to move this slide'); not a quote or a commitment. | a couple hundred bucks (speculation) | — | other |
| 2026-06-18 | Paving loan in this meeting Needed for paving, to be paid July–August; voters approved five years, principal and interest. Bank required a financial advisor to bid it out, so it has not been obtained. | $469,000 | $469,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-06-18 | Line of credit offer (Beacon Bank, formerly Berkshire Bank) in this meeting Five-year term, variable rate, drawn only as needed. Covers the tax anticipation note plus the $469,000 paving loan. Board capped the acceptable rate at 5.5%. | $800,000 | $800,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-06-18 | Tax anticipation note in this meeting Short-term; principal pulled back in November when taxes come in. Part of the $800,000 line of credit. | $300,000 | $300,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-06-18 | School payment in this meeting Due to the school by June 30; driver for needing the line of credit immediately. | $130,000 | $130,000 | buildings and land |
| 2026-06-18 | Financial advisor/consultant to bid out the paving loan in this meeting Cost quoted to use an advisor so banks could bid the loan; board leaned against spending it. | $2,500–$3,000 | $2,500, $3,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-06-18 | Fire truck financing (reference rate) in this meeting Fire truck was financed at 7%; used by the board as a comparison when capping the line-of-credit rate. | — | — | fees and rates |
| 2026-06-18 | Dog license fine (as recalled) in this meeting Recalled by a board member; exact amount not confirmed. | $50 | $50 | fees and rates |
| 2026-06-04 | New dump truck purchase in this meeting Stated truck price; financing options under discussion. | $150,000 | $150,000 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2026-06-04 | Truck loan - Adam's Community Bank in this meeting 7.4% interest over 5 years. | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2026-06-04 | Truck loan - Ford dealer credit in this meeting 7.59% on the $150,000 truck. | — | $150,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-06-04 | Truck loan - Berkshire (now Beacon) Bank in this meeting Quote requested; nothing submitted. | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2026-06-04 | Town funds available toward the truck in this meeting Highway equipment fund $22,000; a 'sales fund' balance of '178' mentioned (figure unclear); land sale fund described as largely used up; board has prior permission to draw from the land sale fund. | $22,000 (highway equipment fund) | $22,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-06-04 | Tax anticipation note in this meeting Comparing a line of credit vs. a short-term loan; information expected at the next meeting. | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2026-05-21 | Payment to the school in this meeting Expected within the next 3-4 weeks, ahead of tax revenue (state rate not set until July). | $219,000 | $219,000 | fees and rates |
| 2026-05-21 | Planned borrowing (tax anticipation note / line of credit) in this meeting At least $200,000 needed; a $300,000 line of credit was discussed as an alternative; borrowed $300,000 last year. | $200,000-$300,000 | $200,000, $300,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-05-21 | Bank balance in this meeting Stated conversationally: 'Maybe $350,000 left in your bank.' | ~$350,000 | $350,000 | other |
| 2026-05-21 | Final payment on one of the trucks in this meeting | $626 | $626 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2026-05-21 | Private hauler (dumpster service) quote, alternative to Casella in this meeting Speaker 3 obtained a competing quote during a long discussion of Casella service and pricing. | $1,910 | $1,910 | other |
| 2026-05-07 | Highway department annual financial plan in this meeting Plan must be signed; states tax-raised funds must be at least $300 per mile. Split into summer and winter budgets; includes a FEMA grant allocation. No total dollar amount stated. | — | $300 | grants |
| 2026-05-07 | Better Benches Works grant (highway project; name as transcribed, likely a 'Better Roads/Works' program) in this meeting Grant for a culvert replacement on 'Sportsmen' [road] and smoothing a drive; 20% match / 80% reimbursed, including use of town equipment at theme rate. | $16,000 | $16,000 | grants |
| 2026-05-07 | Recycling (BCRC alliance) budget in this meeting Transcript says the current year is '2% more than last year' but the stated figures jump from $5,600 to $6,800; last year went over budget; outstanding state reimbursements (paint, pesticides) pending. Alliance hired an outreach manager (John Pitchroff, Adams). | $6,800 (current year); $5,600 (prior year budget) | $6,800, $5,600 | grants |
| 2026-05-07 | 911 reflective-number sign in this meeting A $15 donation to the Stamford Volunteer Fire Department for a sign that meets the 4-inch contrasting requirement. | $15 | $15 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2026-05-05 | Library staff pay during the school-closure days in this meeting The library opted to keep paying its librarians during the closed weeks; Speaker 9 said that represented about 40% of their pay for those weeks and would be a big financial burden if it became more frequent. | — | — | buildings and land |
| 2026-05-05 | School-choice tuition for Reesboro students in this meeting Regular-education tuition paid per student to Stamford; any additional IEP/special-education costs are built back to (billed to) the sending district. Speaker 9 noted this is income for Stamford. | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2026-05-05 | Town vs. school per-pupil tax math in this meeting Speaker 8 said he was told (never shown) that the per-pupil tax dollars on the school side are 'better/cheaper' than the town side's, and asked why the town's lawn-mowing costs more; Speaker 5 said the math is not necessarily changed each year and a lot of the budget is conjecture. Deferred as a separate discussion ('we're not going to solve that problem tonight'). | — | — | fees and rates |
| 2026-05-05 | School budget and prior central-office accounting issues in this meeting Speaker 8 referred to voting a 'two point something million dollar budget' (no exact amount stated). Speaker 5 explained that before the current superintendent, invoices were not entered properly so the budget looked like it had more money than it did; 'nobody ended up with that money' - a failed system, not misappropriation. | — | — | buildings and land |
| 2026-05-05 | Heating oil and bus contract in this meeting Speaker 5 noted these are legitimate for the school to keep and not share, because grant money involved comes back to them. | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2026-04-16 | Mowing and spring cleanup quote (sign area, old flower bed, ditch, fence line to playground, debris removal, mowing and trim per cut) in this meeting Accepted by motion (mover stated an abstention; result not explicitly recorded). | $800 total; $250 per cut | $800, $250 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2026-04-16 | FEMA mitigation grant for the Sportsman Road culvert in this meeting 75-25 state/town cost share; no project amount stated. | — | — | grants |
| 2026-04-16 | Better Back Roads program for the Sportsman Road culvert in this meeting 80-20 cost share; funding currently tied up; unknown when grants would be issued; only one of FEMA or Better Back Roads can be taken. | — | — | grants |
| 2026-04-16 | Plate compactor equipment grant in this meeting A prior similar grant paid a good portion of the compactor's cost; Dave to review the current list of available equipment. | — | — | grants |
| 2026-04-16 | 9-1-1 reflective address signs (Stamford VFD) in this meeting Pre-drilled, one or two sides, vertical or horizontal; transcript garbled between 'fifteen dollars' and '16 dollars'. | $16 | $16 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2026-04-16 | Act 181 permitting cost (informational, not a town expense) in this meeting Cited by a board member while reading about Act 181. | up to about $30,000 (as read, on one machine) | $30,000 | fees and rates |
| 2026-04-16 | NMRT lister fees (discussed, not decided) in this meeting Garbled figures: '$47 or $45' (travel?) and 'like $95' up and down — referent unclear; noted as possibly saving the town money. | — | $47, $45, $95 | loans and debt |
| 2026-04-02 | Lawn/ditch cleanup at the recycling center (last year) in this meeting Recalled from last year's cleanup cost; the town also floated a ~$200 estimate for mowing alone. | about $500 | $500 | other |
| 2026-04-02 | 911 house number signs in this meeting Fire department makes/installs a sign for $16 (it 'makes 50 cents'); a small fine for missing numbers was discussed (a '$15 donation to the fire department' was referenced) but not settled. | $16 | $16 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2026-04-02 | Library budget dispute (town vs. school) in this meeting Town put in something like $30,000-$35,000 and the school side put in $12,000; $11,000 was budgeted for the past three years with only $2,500 spent, which funded a person working in the library one day a week. | $12,000 | $12,000 | buildings and land |
| 2026-04-02 | 1% option sales tax (state law change) in this meeting State law changed so a charter rewrite is no longer required; a town vote suffices. As discussed, about three-quarters of the revenue would return to the town as spending money and a quarter to a fund; details were not confirmed in the meeting. | 1% | — | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-03-30 | Library funding split between town and school in this meeting Roughly two-thirds town and one-third school, per Speaker 11. | — | — | buildings and land |
| 2026-03-30 | School's librarian costs (cited by the trustees) in this meeting Per Speaker 11, as stated: the school spent $2,500 in librarian cost last year against an $11,000 budget; budgeted $11,000 again this year (with $2,700 referenced) and $17,000 next year - the exact mapping of figures is garbled in the transcript. | — | $2,500, $11,000, $2,700, $17,000 | buildings and land |
| 2026-03-19 | Allstate Paving contract in this meeting Paving company honored last year's quoted price; no dollar amount stated in the transcript. | — | — | roads and bridges |
| 2026-03-19 | Lister training (Deb Burchard) in this meeting About 53 hours of training; first-year courses end in August. | about $1,000/year (roughly $3,060 over the three-year program) | $1,000, $3,060 | salaries and hiring |
| 2026-03-19 | Lister position (to be posted) in this meeting Must be a Stamford resident; posted on town website and in the Berkshire Eagle. | $20/hour | $20 | salaries and hiring |
| 2026-03-19 | MERC grant (town garage) in this meeting Revised grant agreement covers garage doors and an electrical upgrade; town already paid; no amount stated. | — | — | grants |
| 2026-03-19 | State-mandated property re-appraisal (conversational aside, not a decision) in this meeting Occurs every four to six years; mentioned while discussing lister costs. | about $100,000 (core fee plus travel; exact figure uncertain) | $100,000 | salaries and hiring |
| 2026-03-05 | Town plan update grant and BCRC contract in this meeting Municipal planning grant awarded to the town; BCRC is the consultant; requires a 10% local match; three requisitions (40% advance, 30% advance, 30% reimbursement); BCRC will not bill beyond the agreement amount. Nancy signed the agreement. | $28,000 (not-to-exceed) | $28,000 | grants |
| 2026-03-05 | East Road resurfacing in this meeting Paid out for East Road; to be reimbursed via a grant, partly from leftover arbor funds; the money had not come in yet as of this meeting. Visitor question; board confirmed. | $231,000 | $231,000 | grants |
| 2026-03-05 | School building snow removal line item in this meeting 'Stamford maintenance snow removal' budget line; nothing was spent on it in fiscal year 25. Board members suggested using it to hire someone for the town-owned building's walkways/parking lot; no decision. | $1,500 | $1,500 | salaries and hiring |
| 2026-03-05 | NIMRC (Nimerick) assessing services contract in this meeting Hourly through Dec 31, no guaranteed hours: $95/hr, $47.50/hr for travel, $145/hr for work beyond the state boards / to superior court. NIMRC (Boston) currently staffed by Stacey Bradley; John (their contact) is retired. | — | $95, $47.50, $145 | other |
| 2026-03-05 | Highway capital idea (discussed, not adopted) in this meeting Dave's suggestion via the auditor's recommendations: pre-fund paving (e.g., $200,000 by depositing $40,000 a year) and borrow for a new truck instead; board discussed the one-year budget spike it would cause; 'something to think about but not a requirement.' | $200,000 over 5 years ($40,000/yr) | $200,000, $40,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-03-05 | Third highway employee and lister salary in this meeting A salary was set for the highway's third (full-time) employee — figures discussed in executive session and not stated in the transcript. Lister training salary also set in executive session; amount not stated. | — | — | salaries and hiring |
| 2026-02-05 | #19 Freightliner transmission repair in this meeting 'It's kind of a cheap one. $7,500. Yeah. It's fairly cheap.' Town paid a premium to have the Freightliner mechanic come on site (repaired in about an hour) instead of sending the truck out and waiting a month; bill may not have arrived yet. | $7,500 | $7,500 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2026-02-05 | Audit of the 2025 books (auditors' engagement letter) in this meeting Auditors on site Feb 9-10 (Monday and Tuesday); price on page 9 of the engagement letter; 35+ document requests already sent; auditors described as easy to work with and knowledgeable about the system. | $27,200 | $27,200 | other |
| 2026-01-29 | Additional 'Iread' match for the July 2023 flooding grant in this meeting 7.8% match, 'it comes out to almost $11,000'; now being re-offered; Nancy to sign. | ~$11,000 | $11,000 | grants |
| 2026-01-29 | Equipment maintenance and repair (highway) in this meeting Budgeted $45,000 last year; spending described as '79' (thousand), much of it Freightliner repairs; staff describe it as a consistent 'about 70,000 a year' rolling investment rather than a one-time tax. | — | $45,000 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-01-29 | Town Article 5: borrow for new truck (Ram 5500 instead of Freightliner) in this meeting 'So the 150 for the freightliner, we're going to borrow that from a bank'; cab/chassis about $70,000; the current Ram loan is paid off in June; plan is a rolling loan so truck and paving do not raise taxes. | $150,000 | $150,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-29 | Town Article 6: release from land-sale invested funds in this meeting Town releases up to $131,000; the land-sale fund balance was stated as $170,000 (Speaker 9) and $178,000 (chair). | $131,000 | $131,000 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-01-29 | Town Article 7: borrow for paving the remaining gravel portion of Jepson (and up the hill on LeSure) in this meeting 'Borrow some not to exceed $276,000 for paving the remaining gravel portion of Jepson.' | $276,000 | $276,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-29 | Town Article 8: borrow for remaining paving in this meeting 'We're borrowing that from the land sale fund. And that will have to take a loan out from the bank for the other two articles.' Loans cannot exceed five years without bonding; bonding is long-term debt requiring special voter approval, a bonding attorney (~$4,000-5,000), and special publication (~$1,000 x 3); not feasible for the March vote, possibly August or November. | — | $4,000, $1,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-29 | Paving/resurfacing program total in this meeting Total described as $600,000 (first garbled as '$588?'); includes the normal five-year chip-sealing program (~$130,000 this year vs $235,000 five years ago, freeing ~$70,000-100,000 toward extra paving); LeSure section was quoted at half a million years ago, now '180' (thousand); East Road cost the town nothing last year. | $600,000 | $600,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-01-29 | Budget line changes vs. last year in this meeting Cemetery is down from last year; library is up $4,000; fire department is up $1,000. | — | $4,000, $1,000 | buildings and land |
| 2026-01-29 | Tax impact discussion in this meeting Chair's example: a $200,000 increase in the town portion would cost about $600/year on a $580,000 town valuation; staff: 'Every 100,000. 20 bucks.' | — | $200,000, $600, $580,000 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-01-29 | Shore Road in this meeting 'A couple years ago we put $60,000 into the spring mud up there.' | $60,000 | $60,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-01-08 | Highway loan - final 2026 payment in this meeting 2026 is the last payment on the highway loan. | $44,857 principal + $785 interest | $44,857, $785 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-08 | Highway plowing/road labor salary in this meeting Dave going 30 (hours); starting to plow earlier than last year. | $29,001 (2026, three workers; $26,900 last year with two) | $29,001, $26,900 | salaries and hiring |
| 2026-01-08 | Highway health insurance in this meeting FICA/Medicare, child care tax, and workman's comp to be adjusted when salaries are filled in. | $111,966 | $111,966 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2026-01-08 | Equipment replacement estimates (highway) in this meeting RAM loan ~6 months remaining at ~$6,000-7,000; possible 2019 Freightliner replacement decided at town; discussion of borrowing from the town to save interest. | new RAM ~$140,000; Freightliner ~$200,000 | $140,000, $200,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-08 | Lincoln Road culvert loan in this meeting | $47,951.20 (budget ~$47,900) | $47,951.20, $47,900 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-08 | Highway sand / salt / special projects / miscellaneous in this meeting Sand use doubled last winter (stockpiling); salt back to the prior year's $35,000 budget; special projects 'not enough to keep up' in the chair's view. | sand $4,000; salt $35,000; special projects $35,000; miscellaneous $500 | $4,000, $35,000, $500 | roads and bridges |
| 2026-01-08 | 2023 flood reimbursement in this meeting Not budgeted - 'we'll wait before we budget that because who knows what they're going to do.' | $4,600 submitted; ~$4,500 expected | $4,600, $4,500 | grants |
| 2026-01-08 | Clean Water Act grant (Sportsman's Road) in this meeting Two grants submitted for the Sportsman's Road (Elkenwell) culvert; the first was declined after applications were accepted, a second was submitted from a different angle; awaiting decisions. | $17,000 received (2025 portion); ~$20,000 spent (2026 project, combined) | $17,000, $20,000 | grants |
| 2026-01-08 | School payment in this meeting Affects money market interest; money market interest budgeted at $2,000. | $700,000 paid this year | $700,000 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-08 | Revenue: beer and wine in this meeting | $185,000 (kept) | $185,000 | other |
| 2026-01-08 | Revenue: education billing fee in this meeting Auditor says the town should anticipate this expense instead of budgeting the municipal payment; exact source of the figure unclear to the board. | $3,800 | $3,800 | fees and rates |
| 2026-01-08 | Revenue: land sale fund interest / money market / local fines / driveway permits in this meeting Mid-year bank swap changed interest income considerably. | land sale fund interest $1,500; money market $2,000; local fines $0; driveway permits $100 | $1,500, $2,000, $0, $100 | loans and debt |
| 2026-01-08 | Revenue: National Forest / state-owned property / sale of town-owned property in this meeting Dollar scaling not stated in the transcript; recorded as spoken. | as transcribed (unscaled): 'budgeted 35, got 42, budget more like 40'; 'budgeted 200, got 285 - 200 okay'; 'budgeted 10, stay with the 10' | — | buildings and land |
| 2026-01-08 | Select board salaries (2026) in this meeting Number of meetings unknown ('Never know.'). | chair $1,000 (paid $840); members $4,500 (last year $3,450) | $1,000, $840, $4,500, $3,450 | other |
| 2026-01-08 | Elections (2026: three elections - March local, November, plus special elections as needed) in this meeting Law enforcement at the election budgeted at $0 (spent $600 last year, unanticipated May special election). | ballot clerks $1,000; ballots $100; election expenses/supplies ~$300 (spent $294; absentee postage rising) | $1,000, $100, $300, $294 | other |
| 2026-01-08 | Bennington County dues / VLCT in this meeting LCT figure to be checked. | BCRC $4,000 (paid ~$4,000-4,700 last year); anticipating $10,438 per quarter for highway revenue (~$40,000 budgeted) | $4,000, $10,438, $40,000 | fees and rates |
| 2026-01-08 | Legal expenses (NIMRT) in this meeting Final bill from NIMRT not yet received; 'unless we think we're going to have any more lawsuits.' | $1,000 (budgeted $5,000 and paid $6,000 last year; prior year $1,000) | $1,000, $5,000, $6,000 | insurance and legal |
| 2026-01-08 | Select board expenses / tax sale purchase in this meeting Attorney fees were not in the select board expenses line, per the chair. | tax sale purchase $2,000 (2026 tax sale); ~$2,600 last quarter was for signing | $2,000, $2,600 | fees and rates |
| 2026-01-08 | Town office operating items in this meeting Xerox copier aging; parts hard to find - replacement being looked into. | postage $1,100 (78 cents a stamp); office supplies $1,200 (spent $1,244); copier $850; bank and check charges $150 (last year $183, currently $84) | $1,100, $1,200, $1,244, $850, $150, $183, $84 | other |
| 2026-01-08 | Planning grant (municipal, BCRC) in this meeting Transcript figures are garbled ('Grant refers to 28. Their total comes to 28. Our town matches 2,800.'); survey and kickoff for the town plan. | grant total ~$2,800; town match $2,800 (as transcribed); planning commission: expenses $200 + grant-related (survey/mailing) $2,000 | $2,800, $200, $2,000 | grants |
| 2026-01-08 | Smaller line items in this meeting Dog license fund holds ~$1,070 in a separate fund; no maximum set. | conservation commission salary $175 (five members); Board of Health $25; cemetery $1,000; dog expenses $2,000 / dog officer $900 / license book and tags $200; emergency management generator $500; town flags $800; ZBA $250; town lighting (as transcribed, some unscaled) | $175, $25, $1,000, $2,000, $900, $200, $500, $800, $250 | fees and rates |
2025
104 items mentioned · 40 name exactly one amount: $2,639,126.25 as said, $1,723,531.25 counting each distinct amount once (35 amounts)
| Date | What it is | As the minutes wrote it | Figures read out | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | July 23 flooding reimbursement (final payment) in this meeting Reimbursement request sent in and signed (Nancy signed it); payment was delayed several months by the government shutdown; board hopes to receive it this month/year, preferably direct deposit. | $4,817 | $4,817 | grants |
| 2025-12-18 | Planning commission town plan grant in this meeting Figures are garbled in the transcript (other speakers said 'just shy of 30', '28 change', '26,000 or something'); the match exceeding the request may be a transcription error. Grant for redoing the town plan completely; to be budgeted in 2026. | $25,200 grant request; $28,800 town match (as stated by chair) | $25,200, $28,800 | grants |
| 2025-12-18 | Committee service pay in this meeting Motion passed to appropriate payment for the three positions that have never had money designated (two DV Fiber representatives and the ethics liaison); committee members may decline to be paid. | $25 per year (up from $10) | $25, $10 | salaries and hiring |
| 2025-12-18 | Town sign update contract in this meeting Town has paid the contractor half; balance owed; contractor promised completion before Christmas. | — | — | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025 sand and salt budget in this meeting Sand is 'way over' the 2025 budget (prior winter's salt shortage forced more sand mixing and extra trucking); salt a little over; physical material is sufficient. | — | — | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-12-18 | Playground repair estimate (mentioned, context garbled) in this meeting 'We're going to talk about spending $35,000' during the playground discussion; no formal estimate or approval. | $35,000 | $35,000 | other |
| 2025-12-04 | New wood furnace for the garage (Cyber Monday sale) in this meeting On sale for $2,000; decided to buy now since parts for the old wood furnace were not available until ~February. Forced hot air unit. | $2,000 (was $3,000) | $2,000, $3,000 | buildings and land |
| 2025-12-04 | Replacement gas furnace (installed) in this meeting Speaker 1: 'You got a price on that? It's 882.25'? I think was the price we got for gas. That's installed.' The figure is approximate / possibly a transcription error. | about $882.25 (transcribed as '882.25') | $882.25 | other |
| 2025-12-04 | Burned-out Mill Road house (listed for sale) in this meeting Approximately 0.9 acres; town is considering but not committed to a purchase. | $60,000 listed (previously thought $84,000); ~$20,000 floated as a possible town offer | $60,000, $84,000, $20,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-12-04 | Rural Fire Protection Task Force appropriation request in this meeting Held pending the required 30-signature petition; no appropriation this year. | $200 (previously $100) | $200, $100 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-12-04 | Attorney bill in this meeting Bill from the attorney to be reviewed (in Nancy's box); amount not stated at the meeting. | — | — | other |
| 2025-12-04 | Assessor fee in this meeting Figures not yet received; to be reviewed once in. | — | — | fees and rates |
| 2025-11-20 | Solid waste franchise fee (recycling) in this meeting Since the 1980s the state charges $6/ton on trash collected, paid by transfer station owners; largely self-reported and Casella 'should be handling this part of your contract' - 'it may be worth double-checking.' The state hires a private contractor to audit haulers/facilities (new contractor after the prior one retired after 30+ years); haulers only pay when waste goes out of state. Board's decision: 'let's just file it away until somebody comes.' | $6 per ton | $6 | salaries and hiring |
| 2025-11-20 | Assessor clerk hourly rate (new appointment) in this meeting The board discussed a rate around $20/hour; figures quoted for the present incumbent's rate (20/21/22) are garbled in the transcript and no final rate is clearly settled. A '100 bucks an hour' remark appears to be a joke. Pay to be discussed at the first December meeting. | $20/hour (discussed; not final) | $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-11-06 | Equipment Replacement Fund in this meeting Speaker 4 suggested at least $25,000 this year if not buying outright; Chair asked Laurie to confirm the $17,000 balance (not confirmed on record). | $17,000 (balance); $5,000 contributed this year | $17,000, $5,000 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-11-06 | Better Backroads grant (Sportsman's/Suzanne Drive intersection) in this meeting Category D: up to $60,000 grant, concrete headwalls/wingwalls ~$50,000 ('upper 50?'); revised Category B: stone headwalls/wingwalls ~$20,000. Chair said '$20,000 and $24,000' - exact figure unclear. | — | $60,000, $50,000, $20,000, $24,000 | grants |
| 2025-11-06 | FEMA flood reimbursement pending in this meeting Still waiting; there have been floods since and the board does not know where the FEMA people are. | $4,000 | $4,000 | grants |
| 2025-11-06 | Clean water grant in this meeting 2025 claim submitted but not yet reimbursed; 2026 bills just finished, claim to be submitted after one last bill. | $10,000 (received) | $10,000 | grants |
| 2025-11-06 | Borrowing for the school (Mc Cann district) in this meeting 'Just shy of a million dollars' borrowed in July because the new school plan/reorganization wants 50% of school money in July; interest discussed at 4-5% ('double what it used to be'). | — | — | loans and debt |
| 2025-11-06 | VLCT insurance renewal 2026 in this meeting Total bill described as ~$14,000/year all-in. Values discussed: town office contents $36,000; salt shed property value $131,000 with no content value; dog kennel property value $5,000; town garage contents $73,000 (property value $5,000 as stated, garbled); compactor $8,000. VLCT usually pays back a dividend of '$15,000, 20,000-odd'. 2019 Freightliner: actual cost $140,000 vs $90,000 on schedule. Trucks separately insured; inland marine covers truck contents. | — | $14,000, $36,000, $131,000, $5,000, $73,000, $8,000, $15,000, $140,000, $90,000 | fees and rates |
| 2025-11-06 | MERC grant for the garage in this meeting Received and already paid for ('the quickest grant ever'); leftover will fund a new electrical panel and plug-in generator, 100% grant-funded. | — | — | grants |
| 2025-11-06 | Heater/AC replacement quote, town office in this meeting New air conditioner/heat pump with wall sleeve and wireless wall thermostat; disposal by owner; electrical wiring not included if needed. Room ~575 sq ft, 9-ft ceiling. | $6,500 | $6,500 | utilities and energy |
| 2025-11-06 | Trucks (background figures) in this meeting 2019 Freightliner paid off in 2024, extensive downtime (over a month), repair costs rising; Ram bought about 5-6 years ago for ~$105,000; one truck described as probably a ~$130,000-$200,000 truck. Fire turnout gear referenced at ~$5,000 per person plus ~$2,000 air pack. | — | $105,000, $130,000, $200,000, $5,000, $2,000 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-10-16 | Green-up day appropriation for the requesting organization in this meeting Same amount as prior year; 2026 email request to be honored without a new petition after board agreed to override the National Service Agency / warrant petition policy. | $50 | $50 | loans and debt |
| 2025-10-02 | ACD municipal planning grant (town plan update) in this meeting 10% local match requirement; $30,000 per town maximum; application due Nov 3, 2025; BCRC's work on the application carries no additional expense to the town (covered by regional planning dues). | $30,000 (maximum funding request) | $30,000 | grants |
| 2025-10-02 | Paving two miles of road (fund set-aside discussion) in this meeting Board member said he will bring up a paving fund at budget time, modeled on the fire department fund. | $600,000 (quote discussed) | $600,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-10-02 | Possible purchase of property for a new town garage/facility in this meeting Current town garage site is in the flood corridor with river encroachment; board discussed looking for a property when one comes up. | $100,000-$200,000 (figures discussed and rejected as too expensive) | $100,000, $200,000 | buildings and land |
| 2025-09-18 | Allstate insurance bills in this meeting Bills to be paid; after that is done, the related money must be moved before the end of the year (Lori to check with the auditor on how). | — | — | insurance and legal |
| 2025-09-18 | Recycling/dumping (compost) service in this meeting A member estimated 'the compost i think it's 360 or 70 dollars every time they call that thing' and separately 'a thousand dollars a year or something silly like that.' The figures are approximate and the exact service/contract is unclear. Discussion included possibly using a different hauler ('Demolition') and whether the contracted company is hauling waste out of state. | approx. $1,000/year (estimated); also cited as '$360 or $70' per pickup | $1,000, $360, $70 | fees and rates |
| 2025-09-04 | Town match on 2025/26 highway aid project in this meeting Stated as '25% of 11.5' and '11.5. 875' in the transcript; dollar units unclear (likely $11,500 with a $2,875 match). | — | $11,500, $2,875 | grants |
| 2025-09-04 | Excess weight permit fee (McElwain Contracting) in this meeting Certificate of insurance also noted. | $10 | $10 | loans and debt |
| 2025-09-04 | Town sign installation on the school building in this meeting 'The sign is going on the building for $800.' A second/new sign design is being done (CNC) with up to three design changes. | $800 | $800 | buildings and land |
| 2025-09-04 | Sign design deposit in this meeting Pay 50% to see the design before installation; one selectman said 50% 'is probably already donated.' | 50% (transcript also says 'Pay him the $50') | $50 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-09-04 | Recycling fee context (not a town expenditure) in this meeting Punch cards $95 since 2022; last individual fee raise 2023; e-waste (laptops/tablets/monitors/TVs/printers) free at Bennington, Reedsboro, Searsburg transfer stations; refrigerator $50, $100 if put in dumpster; 30-yard roll-off carried $100+ extra fees per one selectman's anecdote. | — | $95, $50, $100 | fees and rates |
| 2025-08-21 | New town sign quote in this meeting All-in: digging, concrete foundation, installation, design (4x6 double-sided monument sign). $510 off if the town installs it itself; a separate $800 figure was quoted for mounting the existing sign on the building with a fabricated frame. | $3,500 | $3,500 | fees and rates |
| 2025-08-21 | Sign donations / community funds in this meeting Garbled figures: $350 was donated by residents for a new sign; chair said the town report shows $741 in the related account and '341' was also mentioned; exact Community Project Funds balance is unclear. | — | $350, $741 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-08-21 | Sign donation pledge in this meeting Speaker 2 pledged to donate $250 toward the sign on the spot ('before I leave'). | $250 | $250 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-08-21 | Community Project Funds account in this meeting To be cleaned out and closed; all its money applied to the sign, remainder from Selectmen's expenses, overage paid as-is (motion passed). | — | — | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-08-21 | Recycling - e-waste disposal bill in this meeting Town paid to haul unaccepted electronics (computers, TVs, monitor, printer, keyboard) brought in by residents. | $800 | $800 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-08-21 | Recycling access card in this meeting Standard rate; $40 senior rate; 50 punches per card. | $95 | $95 | fees and rates |
| 2025-08-21 | Planning grant (town plan or bylaws rewrite) in this meeting Commenter estimated ~$30,000 ('I think it's 30,000') - not confirmed by the board; five or six towns applying, three funded; no match information stated. | — | $30,000 | grants |
| 2025-08-21 | Unregistered dog fines in this meeting Per unregistered dog; letters to Bob Riggs, Jamie Cusa, Anthony Waters. | $50 | $50 | utilities and energy |
| 2025-08-21 | Road commissioner compensation during on-call season in this meeting Motion approved compensating the road commissioner one hour per day during the on-call season; no dollar rate or total is stated in the transcript. | — | — | fees and rates |
| 2025-08-07 | ARPA funds, account 43-728-15 in this meeting Moved from town to highway to cover the East Road paving project (town match for the paving Dave has completed). | — | — | grants |
| 2025-08-07 | 2025 tax rates (set at this meeting) in this meeting Residential 1.4403 (2024) to 1.5224 (2025); town and highway 0.5817 to 0.5558; school rate down 11 cents after the school board cut $60,000 (per Speaker 20); state/school board sets the school rate. | — | $60,000 | fees and rates |
| 2025-08-07 | Highway maintenance budget in this meeting Per Dave (Speaker 5): currently ~$40,000 versus ~$100,000 combined for highway maintenance and road improvement when he started in 2009; town does all work in-house. | ~$40,000 | $40,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-08-07 | 911 address signs in this meeting ~50-60 non-compliant houses (no sign or unreadable); ordinance fines: $10 per day initial violation, $15 second offense within 6 months, $20 subsequent offenses. | $16 each | $16 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-08-07 | National Opioid Settlement in this meeting Companies (J&J, Cardinal, Amerisource, Bergman, McKesson, Teva, Allergen, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger) pay $19M / $74M / $177M over 5/10/15-year periods per Lori's correspondence; town's share unknown; sign up by next month; no cost to the town; proceeds could fund ambulance/emergency-responder training. | — | $19, $74, $177 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-08-07 | Bobcat sign (school building) in this meeting Installation estimated to cost more than a couple hundred dollars; sign needs insurance; man-lift option ruled out on weight. | $200-300 available (community projects) | $200 | buildings and land |
| 2025-08-07 | March town meeting fund balance in this meeting Per Lori (Speaker 2), all articles passed at the March town meeting left a 25% fund balance, used in the tax rate calculation. | — | — | fees and rates |
| 2025-08-07 | Pam's flowers (memorial) in this meeting Town contributed $1,000; Pam ordered/planted the flowers and paid Maria to help. | $1,000 | $1,000 | other |
| 2025-07-17 | East Road bridge replacement (AOT construction grant) in this meeting Job itself cost $2.25M; grant was $160,000; $30,000 ARPA funds were used for other things; grant good until 2027; additional town money needed (amount TBD) at the March town meeting. | — | $2.25, $160,000, $30,000 | grants |
| 2025-07-17 | East Road concrete box alternative (estimate) in this meeting Preferred alternative is aluminum box, collar, and headwalls - estimate pending. | $600,000 (approx., 'almost $600,000') | $600,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-07-17 | Lincoln Road bridge (past project) in this meeting Board says matching was worth it; the bridge 'up on Wanda' will be about $1M; still probably $1.5M of road work to add. | $500,000 | $500,000 | grants |
| 2025-07-17 | Chip seal program in this meeting Typically ~$200,000 per project on ~5-year rotations; Clark's area quoted ~$1M per mile; County Road quote garbled in transcript (figures around $400,000-$600,000 mentioned); next year's chip seal to be expanded to Mill Road, County Road, Jefferson Road. | — | $200,000, $1, $400,000, $600,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-07-17 | Fire truck (past) in this meeting Now over $100,000 more than when originally quoted; town had been setting aside ~$50,000/year for 2-3 years. | — | $100,000, $50,000 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-07-17 | Third road worker starting wage in this meeting Board agreement in principle; negotiable, more with a CDL; no wage posted on the listing. | $25/hour (approx.) | $25 | salaries and hiring |
| 2025-07-17 | 911 number signs and fines in this meeting Signs ~$16 each (fire department cost); current civil penalties $10/$15/$20; board wants them increased (a $10-per-day noncompliance figure was discussed); amendment to be placed on next meeting's agenda. | — | $16, $10, $15, $20 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2025-07-17 | Municipal access permits - Beacon sales in this meeting Fee paid; certificate of insurance on file; two permits signed. | $10 | $10 | fees and rates |
| 2025-07-17 | Town office mini-split heat/AC in this meeting 30% incentive mentioned; room currently heated by oil; quotes to be obtained. | $1,600 per unit installed; ~$3,000 for two | $1,600, $3,000 | utilities and energy |
| 2025-07-17 | Recycling wood chips in this meeting 6 bales delivered; cost TBD - will see the bill before deciding. | — | — | other |
| 2025-07-17 | Second quarter financials in this meeting Provided by Lori for review; discuss by next meeting. | — | — | other |
| 2025-07-17 | Grants: BCRC (town plan + bylaws rewrite), FY26 Sportsman's & Rolling grant in aid, Better Back Roads in this meeting Jim Henderson/BCRC agreement presented for signature; a Better Back Roads grant is planned for a back road 'up by Lisa's'; town plan due within a year. | — | — | grants |
| 2025-06-19 | Financials in this meeting 2 SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #23 $ 7,921.20 payroll WARRANT #24 $33,237.82 accounts payable FINANCIALS The board reviewed and approved financials for the month of May. | $ 7,921.20; $33,237.82 | $7,921.20, $33,237.82 | loans and debt |
| 2025-06-19 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/intact dogs. | $18.00; $24.00 | $18, $24 | fees and rates |
| 2025-06-05 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #21 $ 8,958.51 payroll WARRANT #22 $46,033.17 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 8,958.51; $46,033.17 | $8,958.51, $46,033.17 | loans and debt |
| 2025-06-05 | The town received a $200,000.00 grant to replace the East Road culvert, but the quote to d in this meeting The town received a $200,000.00 grant to replace the East Road culvert, but the quote to do the work was almost $600,000.00. | $200,000.00; $600,000.00 | $200,000, $600,000 | grants |
| 2025-06-05 | Last year’s loan rate was 4.60% for a $300,000.00 loan with Berkshire Bank in this meeting Last year’s loan rate was 4.60% for a $300,000.00 loan with Berkshire Bank. | $300,000.00 | $300,000 | loans and debt |
| 2025-06-05 | MOTION by Mike Denault to borrow money in anticipation of taxes and approve the applicatio in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to borrow money in anticipation of taxes and approve the application for a loan of $300,000.00 at the rate of 4.25% per annum interest with Berkshire 3 Bank to be paid in full in November when taxes are due. | $300,000.00 | $300,000 | loans and debt |
| 2025-06-05 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/intact dogs. | $18.00; $24.00 | $18, $24 | fees and rates |
| 2025-05-15 | Road Conditions in this meeting 2 SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #19 $ 7,565.28 payroll WARRANT #20 $27,443.12 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS Jim Stimpson said the highway department did a great job on Collins Road. | $ 7,565.28; $27,443.12 | $7,565.28, $27,443.12 | loans and debt |
| 2025-05-15 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/intact dogs. | $18.00; $24.00 | $18, $24 | fees and rates |
| 2025-05-01 | To replace the three overhead doors with an R-Value of 9.1 was $18,321.00, replacement wit in this meeting To replace the three overhead doors with an R-Value of 9.1 was $18,321.00, replacement with an R-Value of 16.2 was $19,001.00 and an R- Value of 18.4 was $19,975.00. | $18,321.00; $19,001.00; $19,975.00 | $18,321, $19,001, $19,975 | other |
| 2025-05-01 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #15 $10,355.33 payroll WARRANT #16 $35,992.13 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $10,355.33; $35,992.13 | $10,355.33, $35,992.13 | loans and debt |
| 2025-05-01 | Dave Tatro said the culvert needed for the Sportsmen Road project will cost $5,500.00 and in this meeting Dave Tatro said the culvert needed for the Sportsmen Road project will cost $5,500.00 and his culvert budget amount is only 4,000.00. | $5,500.00 | $5,500 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-05-01 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $18.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $24.00 for real/intact dogs. | $18.00; $24.00 | $18, $24 | fees and rates |
| 2025-04-17 | Paving Bids in this meeting PAVING BIDS The Selectboard received one bid from All States Construction, Inc.: 1” hot mix asphalt shim at $120.00/ton for $150,000.00 and a single chip seal at $3.65/square yard for $81,033.65. | $120.00/ton for ; $150,000.00; $3.65/square yard fo; $81,033.65 | $120, $150,000, $3.65, $81,033.65 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-04-17 | Financials in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #15 $10,355.33 payroll WARRANT #16 $35,992.13 accounts payable FINANCIALS The Select Board reviewed financial statements for the month of March 2025. | $10,355.33; $35,992.13 | $10,355.33, $35,992.13 | loans and debt |
| 2025-04-17 | The repair cost was over $7,200.00 in this meeting The repair cost was over $7,200.00. | $7,200.00 | $7,200 | other |
| 2025-04-17 | Dave Tatro anticipates the 50 foot culvert would cost $5,500.00 and maybe a deal could be in this meeting Dave Tatro anticipates the 50 foot culvert would cost $5,500.00 and maybe a deal could be worked out with Alpenwald and Barcus to install it. | $5,500.00 | $5,500 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-04-17 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/intact dogs. | $16.00; $20.00 | $16, $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-04-03 | Yard Work by Dan for $200.00 per mowing, which includes mowing, trimming and cleaning off in this meeting Yard Work by Dan for $200.00 per mowing, which includes mowing, trimming and cleaning off clippings. | $200.00 per mowing | $200 | other |
| 2025-04-03 | He also included a bid of $750.00 for spring cleanup prior to mowing in this meeting He also included a bid of $750.00 for spring cleanup prior to mowing. | $750.00 | $750 | other |
| 2025-04-03 | Big Paw Firewood & Landscaping, LLC for $200.00 per mowing, with an additional bid of $500 in this meeting Big Paw Firewood & Landscaping, LLC for $200.00 per mowing, with an additional bid of $500.00 to replace the plow-damaged lawn, add topsoil, seed and straw. | $200.00 per mowing; $500.00 | $200, $500 | buildings and land |
| 2025-04-03 | Tammy Elias stated that she received a quote of $3,000.00 to clean up and repair her drive in this meeting Tammy Elias stated that she received a quote of $3,000.00 to clean up and repair her driveway. | $3,000.00 | $3,000 | other |
| 2025-04-03 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #13 $ 8,880.82 payroll WARRANT #14 $46,277.87 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 8,880.82; $46,277.87 | $8,880.82, $46,277.87 | loans and debt |
| 2025-04-03 | Dave Tatro felt a third person would increase his budget by $100,000 and he would rather s in this meeting Dave Tatro felt a third person would increase his budget by $100,000 and he would rather see that money put into paving our dirt roads. | $100,000 | $100,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2025-04-03 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/intact dogs. | $16.00; $20.00 | $16, $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-03-20 | Financials in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #11 $7,316.56 payroll WARRANT #12 $53,767.29 accounts payable FINANCIALS The Select Board reviewed and approved bank statements for the months of January and February. | $7,316.56; $53,767.29 | $7,316.56, $53,767.29 | loans and debt |
| 2025-03-20 | Fema Update in this meeting FEMA UPDATE The town has received the remaining $64,000.00 in FEMA reimbursement funds from the July 2023 flooding damage. | $64,000.00 | $64,000 | grants |
| 2025-03-20 | There is still an outstanding $4,800.00 that FEMA needs to pay in Category Z administrativ in this meeting There is still an outstanding $4,800.00 that FEMA needs to pay in Category Z administrative costs. | $4,800.00 | $4,800 | other |
| 2025-03-20 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/intact dogs. | $16.00; $20.00 | $16, $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-03-06 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT # 9 $14,431.15 payroll WARRANT #10 $34,693.67 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $14,431.15; $34,693.67 | $14,431.15, $34,693.67 | loans and debt |
| 2025-03-06 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/intact dogs. | $16.00; $20.00 | $16, $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-02-20 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #7 $ 10,237.81 payroll WARRANT #8 $846,571.20 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 10,237.81; $846,571.20 | $10,237.81, $846,571.20 | loans and debt |
| 2025-02-20 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/intact dogs. | $16.00; $20.00 | $16, $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-02-06 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #3 $ 9,112.17 payroll WARRANT #4 $44,463.36 accounts payable WARRANT #5 $10,594.04 payroll WARRANT #6 $35,392.58 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 9,112.17; $44,463.36; $10,594.04; $35,392.58 | $9,112.17, $44,463.36, $10,594.04, $35,392.58 | loans and debt |
| 2025-02-06 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/intact dogs. | $16.00; $20.00 | $16, $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-02-06 | Nemrc Assessor Contract in this meeting NEMRC ASSESSOR CONTRACT The assessor’s hourly rate is $95.00/hour to perform assessment work for 2025. | $95.00/hour to perfor | $95 | fees and rates |
| 2025-02-06 | The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/ in this meeting The new dog license fees for 2025 are $16.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for real/intact dogs. | $16.00; $20.00 | $16, $20 | fees and rates |
| 2025-01-16 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #1 $11,932.80 payroll WARRANT #2 $39,700.78 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $11,932.80; $39,700.78 | $11,932.80, $39,700.78 | loans and debt |
| 2025-01-16 | The town’s out-of-pocket expenses for material and contractors was less than the $10,000.0 in this meeting The town’s out-of-pocket expenses for material and contractors was less than the $10,000.00 grant amount it will receive. | $10,000.00 | $10,000 | grants |
| 2025-01-02 | Budget Work Session in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #51 $12,476.65 payroll WARRANT #52 $51,513.04 accounts payable BUDGET WORK SESSION Nancy Bushika noted that the budget work session scheduled for December 12, 2024 did not place because there was no quorum. | $12,476.65; $51,513.04 | $12,476.65, $51,513.04 | loans and debt |
| 2025-01-02 | The grant amount is $3,232.00 with a 20% match of $808.00 in this meeting The grant amount is $3,232.00 with a 20% match of $808.00. | $3,232.00; $808.00 | $3,232, $808 | grants |
2024
83 items mentioned · 43 name exactly one amount: $3,508,022.98 as said, $3,191,502.98 counting each distinct amount once (35 amounts)
| Date | What it is | As the minutes wrote it | Figures read out | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #49 $128,469.92 accounts payable WARRANT #50 $ 10,333.60 payroll ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $128,469.92; $ 10,333.60 | $128,469.92, $10,333.60 | loans and debt |
| 2024-12-19 | Dvfiber Assistance in this meeting DVFIBER ASSISTANCE The town has requested the return of the unused $7,500.00 given to DVFiber to help people in need with set up costs. | $7,500.00 | $7,500 | other |
| 2024-12-19 | MOTION by Mike Denault to allocate the remaining $7,500.00 of ARPA funds for highway depar in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to allocate the remaining $7,500.00 of ARPA funds for highway department infrastructure improvements. | $7,500.00 | $7,500 | grants |
| 2024-12-19 | 26 Appendix 6.02 Driveway Permit # __________ Permit Fee: $ 20.00 & Recording Fee: $ 15.00 in this meeting 26 Appendix 6.02 Driveway Permit # __________ Permit Fee: $ 20.00 & Recording Fee: $ 15.00 = Total of $ 35.00_. | $ 20.00; $ 15.00; $ 35.00 | $20, $15, $35 | fees and rates |
| 2024-12-19 | See appendix 6.02 for the application form.) 29 Appendix 6.03 Utility Permit # __________ in this meeting (See appendix 6.02 for the application form.) 29 Appendix 6.03 Utility Permit # __________ Permit Fee: $ 20.00 & Recording Fee: $ 15.00_ = Total of $ 35.00_. | $ 20.00; $ 15.00; $ 35.00 | $20, $15, $35 | fees and rates |
| 2024-12-19 | Permit fee $20.00 and recording fee $15.00 (both non-refundable) in this meeting Permit fee $20.00 and recording fee $15.00 (both non-refundable). | $20.00; $15.00 | $20, $15 | fees and rates |
| 2024-12-05 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #47 $ 8,670.84 payroll WARRANT #48 $84,717.97 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS The last storm brought a lot of snow and there was a truck breakdown during the storm. | $ 8,670.84; $84,717.97 | $8,670.84, $84,717.97 | loans and debt |
| 2024-12-05 | The estimated cost of the new fire truck is $526,515.98 in this meeting The estimated cost of the new fire truck is $526,515.98. | $526,515.98 | $526,515.98 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2024-12-05 | The town plans to finance $270,000.00 and the rest will come from the fire truck replaceme in this meeting The town plans to finance $270,000.00 and the rest will come from the fire truck replacement fund. | $270,000.00 | $270,000 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2024-12-05 | Dvfiber Assistance in this meeting DVFIBER ASSISTANCE The town donated $7,500.00 in ARPA funds to DVFiber to help with set up costs for people in need. | $7,500.00 | $7,500 | grants |
| 2024-12-05 | Dog Fees in this meeting DOG FEES The state is raising their portion of the dog licensing fee $2.00. | $2.00 | $2 | fees and rates |
| 2024-12-05 | In reviewing last year’s minutes, the Select Board made a motion to increase the town’s po in this meeting In reviewing last year’s minutes, the Select Board made a motion to increase the town’s portion of the fee by $10.00 beginning in 2024 but the increase was never implemented. | $10.00 | $10 | fees and rates |
| 2024-12-05 | MOTION by John Dunn to go up $5.00 on dog licensing fees starting in 2025 in this meeting MOTION by John Dunn to go up $5.00 on dog licensing fees starting in 2025. | $5.00 | $5 | fees and rates |
| 2024-11-21 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECT BOARD ORDERS The Select Board reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #45 $ 7,174.13 payroll WARRANT #46 $316,500.61 accounts payable 2 ROAD CONDITIONS The Select Board discussed the MERP Implementation Grant. | $ 7,174.13; $316,500.61 | $7,174.13, $316,500.61 | loans and debt |
| 2024-11-21 | The grant is for $33,000.00 to replace the large garage doors and side door with insulated in this meeting The grant is for $33,000.00 to replace the large garage doors and side door with insulated doors. | $33,000.00 | $33,000 | grants |
| 2024-11-21 | JOHN BOSCO CHURCH The town received its $10,000.00 deposit back from the realtor in this meeting JOHN BOSCO CHURCH The town received its $10,000.00 deposit back from the realtor. | $10,000.00 | $10,000 | other |
| 2024-11-07 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #41 $ 7,227.32 payroll WARRANT #42 $167,956.18 accounts payable WARRANT #43 $ 10,399.39 payroll WARRANT #44 $192,767.73 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 7,227.32; $167,956.18; $ 10,399.39; $192,767.73 | $7,227.32, $167,956.18, $10,399.39, $192,767.73 | loans and debt |
| 2024-11-07 | MOTION by Mike Denault to sign the warrant scheduling a special town meeting to purchase t in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to sign the warrant scheduling a special town meeting to purchase the fire truck for the sum of $526,515.98 and borrow a sum not to exceed $270,000.00 for a term of five years at a rate to be determined, and reserving the ability to change the town meeting date if the school g | $526,515.98; $270,000.00 | $526,515.98, $270,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-11-07 | Lori Shepard was able to submit over $4,800.00 representing time spent in administering th in this meeting Lori Shepard was able to submit over $4,800.00 representing time spent in administering the grant for reimbursement. | $4,800.00 | $4,800 | grants |
| 2024-10-24 | John Bosco Church building located at 818 Main Road in Stamford, Vermont for the price of in this meeting John Bosco Church building located at 818 Main Road in Stamford, Vermont for the price of $175,000.00? | $175,000.00 | $175,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2024-10-24 | MOTION by Mike Denault to accept Article 2 as written: Shall the Town of Stamford release in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to accept Article 2 as written: Shall the Town of Stamford release and deplete the balance in the Future Needs Fund, estimated to be $32,660.00, toward the purchase price? | $32,660.00 | $32,660 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2024-10-24 | MOTION by Mike Denault to accept Article 3 as written: Shall the Town of Stamford release in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to accept Article 3 as written: Shall the Town of Stamford release up to $155,000.00 from the Invested Funds toward the purchase price? | $155,000.00 | $155,000 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2024-10-24 | MOTION by Mike Denault to accept Article 4 as written: Shall the Town of Stamford borrow a in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to accept Article 4 as written: Shall the Town of Stamford borrow a sum not to exceed $100,000.00 (if Articles 2 and 3 are passed) or $288,000.00 (if Article 2 and 3 are not passed), said sum to be repaid over a five year period? | $100,000.00; $288,000.00 | $100,000, $288,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-10-24 | MOTION by Mike Denault to amend his prior motion by changing Article 4 to read: Shall the in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to amend his prior motion by changing Article 4 to read: Shall the Town of Stamford borrow a sum not to exceed $100,000.00 toward renovations, at a rate to be determined, said sum to be repaid over a five (5) year period? | $100,000.00 | $100,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-10-17 | John Bosco Church for $175,000.00 and the offer has been accepted in this meeting John Bosco Church for $175,000.00 and the offer has been accepted. | $175,000.00 | $175,000 | other |
| 2024-10-03 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #39 $ 9,139.18 payroll WARRANT #40 $41,611.20 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 9,139.18; $41,611.20 | $9,139.18, $41,611.20 | loans and debt |
| 2024-10-03 | Dave Tatro just had the transmission repaired which cost approximately $4,900.00 and it im in this meeting Dave Tatro just had the transmission repaired which cost approximately $4,900.00 and it immediately had more transmission problems when they picked it up. | $4,900.00 | $4,900 | other |
| 2024-10-03 | It now needs a full transmission replacement which will cost around $11,000.00 and the gar in this meeting It now needs a full transmission replacement which will cost around $11,000.00 and the garage does not want to give the town any credit for the first $4,900.00 bill. | $11,000.00; $4,900.00 | $11,000, $4,900 | buildings and land |
| 2024-10-03 | The cost of the repair was over $69,000.00 and the reimbursement the town will receive is in this meeting The cost of the repair was over $69,000.00 and the reimbursement the town will receive is a little over $52,000.00. | $69,000.00; $52,000.00 | $69,000, $52,000 | grants |
| 2024-10-03 | Greater Heights submitted a quote of $6,500.00 to remove the trees at the intersection of in this meeting Greater Heights submitted a quote of $6,500.00 to remove the trees at the intersection of The Lane and East Road. | $6,500.00 | $6,500 | roads and bridges |
| 2024-09-05 | Highway garage roof repair (Stevens, replacement only, no insulation) in this meeting Approved by motion; funded from ARPA money. | $38,000 | $38,000 | grants |
| 2024-09-05 | Highway garage roof quote (Vermont Roofing Company, with insulation) in this meeting Previous quote; different product than what the board wanted; not selected. | $82,000 | $82,000 | roads and bridges |
| 2024-09-05 | Fire truck loan (Adams Co-op, 5 years) in this meeting Chair said repayment is figured at 'like $60,000 a year' for five years; first payment expected in December if the truck arrives around Thanksgiving. | — | $60,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-09-05 | Excess weight permit fee (Riggs) in this meeting State-mandated fee; check received. | $10 | $10 | fees and rates |
| 2024-09-05 | State road grants in this meeting Discussion: Vermont grants max at $200,000 for Class 2 roads (East Road received one); Class 3/4 roads like Mill Road and Jepson generally don't qualify; paving estimates floated informally at $1M-$2M, no quotes yet. | — | $200,000, $1, $2 | grants |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024 town tax rate set in this meeting Town rate .2084 (last year .3731); highway rate .3733 (last year .5751); homestead/non-homestead rates set by the state. Town fund balance $142,945 (25% usable = $35,700); town to raise $352,648; highway to raise $631,922; total $984,570. Grand list $1,692,584 after this year's reappraisal (last year $994,000). Tax warrant signed to authorize collection. | — | $142,945, $35,700, $352,648, $631,922, $984,570, $1,692,584, $994,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-08-15 | Fire truck purchase loan in this meeting Loan amount discussed around $270,000 (figures garbled: also 207,000 / 278,000 mentioned); roughly $4,500 credit received for early chassis payment; about $50,000 expected into the replacement fund in March; savings to be combined as down payment; monthly P&I quoted around 45/51.17 (garbled). Awaiting 5-year re-quote. | — | $270,000, $4,500, $50,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-08-15 | Boggs culvert project (hazard mitigation program, with Dara and Lori) in this meeting Fully funded grant being pursued; described as about a $600,000 job. | $600,000 | $600,000 | grants |
| 2024-08-15 | East Road paving grant in this meeting Grant received for paving East Road (mentioned in road conditions report). | — | — | grants |
| 2024-08-15 | Hazard Mitigation Plan (BCRC) in this meeting Completed with a full grant; no match required by the town. | — | — | grants |
| 2024-08-15 | New town sign (quote) in this meeting Sign plus installation; donations capped at the quote amount. | $850 | $850 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2024-08-15 | Excess weight permit — Beacon Sales Acquisition in this meeting State fee; the town does not keep the full amount (pound's share / state). Fee could not be raised by the town. | $10 | $10 | fees and rates |
| 2024-08-15 | Garage roof quotes in this meeting Vermont Roofing: $82,415 for new roof with 3 in. insulation (in writing); Stevens Roofing (Woodford): about $38,000 screw-down metal roof (verbal/text — written quote requested). Possible ARPA money discussed for the non-insulated option. | $82,415 / ~$38,000 | $82,415, $38,000 | grants |
| 2024-08-01 | Clean Water Act grant - Jefferson Road culverts in this meeting To replace two undersized culverts and some stone line ditches on an area of Jefferson Road. Motion to sign the grant agreement passed. | $7,000 grant with $1,750 town match | $7,000, $1,750 | grants |
| 2024-08-01 | Sale of Lot 188 in this meeting Aaron Tyler's offer accepted by motion; property had come up at a tax sale for a couple thousand. | $500 | $500 | taxes and the grand list |
| 2024-08-01 | ARPA fiber installation assistance (DB Fiber) in this meeting Self-certification on a first-come, first-served basis; apply by December 1; unspent remainder returns to Stamford's ARPA fund (must be allocated by year end); possible reimbursement above $500 rejected. | Up to $500 per approved customer; ~$7,500 in the fund | $500, $7,500 | grants |
| 2024-08-01 | FEMA hazard-mitigation reimbursement in this meeting Town missed this FEMA portion; several other grants remain pending. FEMA covers 75%, with the State of Vermont taking in the extra 10% for having a hazard-mitigation plan. | $1,000 (5% of a $20,000 grant) | $1,000, $20,000 | grants |
| 2024-08-01 | Storm-debris tree removal / brush clearing in this meeting Discussed as 'an extra grand' for the top-of-lane trees; quote called 'fairly low'; no fixed amount in the motion (at Dave's discretion). | — | — | other |
| 2024-08-01 | Class 4 road maintenance grants and FEMA damage funding eligibility in this meeting Participants said state maintenance-grant paperwork applies to Class 4 roads, that class 4 status makes it easier to obtain funding (e.g., FEMA) for storm damage, while a trail would not qualify; a Class 4 road carries a ditch-maintenance obligation but no improvement obligation. No amounts were stated. | — | — | grants |
| 2024-07-18 | FEMA subgrant - Klondike Road culvert mitigation in this meeting Only 75% because the town's hazard mitigation plan is not finalized. | $11,602 total loss; FEMA pays 75% = $8,701; town portion ~$2,900 | $11,602, $8,701, $2,900 | grants |
| 2024-07-18 | FEMA Class 2 structures and roadway grant - East Road in this meeting Grant agreement accepted by motion at this meeting. | $200,000 project; FEMA pays $160,000; town pays the other ~$40,000 | $200,000, $160,000, $40,000 | grants |
| 2024-07-18 | Fire engine cabin chassis payment in this meeting Paid out of the fire department account; with the $50,000 appropriated this year there will be $232,000 in the account, so no problem paying. | $107,670 plus miscellaneous, with a $429.03 early-payment credit applied against the $525,000 engine | $107,670, $429.03, $525,000 | other |
| 2024-07-18 | Fire department replacement fund in this meeting Will need a new warrant article at the 2026 town meeting to continue; another ~3 years (2028-2030) expected to finish paying. | $50,000/year, 2022-2026 (five-year warrant article from 2022 town meeting); ~$141,000 remaining to be borrowed in 2026-2027 | $50,000, $141,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-07-18 | ARPA funds available for storm work in this meeting Board decided to use it for tree/brush removal while seeking state reimbursement. | "113" (likely $113,000; unit not explicit in transcript) | $113,000 | grants |
| 2024-07-18 | Tree removal pricing in this meeting Used as a reference for the storm cleanup contract. | ~$500 per tree typical (Dave's estimate) | $500 | other |
| 2024-07-18 | Town sign cost in this meeting Funding expected to be covered by citizen donations. | ~$700 (JB3 quote) for a two-sided 12-square-foot sign, plus installation; $250 donation already offered; John Dunn offered to put money forward | $700, $250 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2024-07-18 | Delinquent dog fees in this meeting 10 people / 15 dogs still outstanding. | $9 if paid by April 1, $13 otherwise; $2 and $4 penalties; some references to a $50 penalty (garbled) | $9, $13, $2, $4, $50 | fees and rates |
| 2024-07-18 | IRS penalty interest dispute in this meeting Charged for not filing semi-weekly after IRS directed a switch to monthly deposits; town disputing for Q1/Q2, Q3 undecided. | ~$1,800 in penalty interest plus another ~$100 for a second quarter | $1,800, $100 | loans and debt |
| 2024-07-18 | Fire engine equipment and siren in this meeting Chassis prices cited as having risen from ~$36,000-$38,000 (2022) to ~$84,000. | ~$7,000-$8,000 new electric siren to go on the new engine; ~$10,000 budgeted for small equipment; old engine (bought from California) hoped to sell for $5,000-$6,000 | $7,000, $8,000, $10,000, $5,000, $6,000 | equipment and vehicles |
| 2024-07-18 | DV Fiber financial assistance in this meeting Cap decided at a previous meeting; application form finalized at this meeting. | Up to $500 per application per household | $500 | other |
| 2024-06-20 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #23 $ 7,977.73 payroll WARRANT #24 $23,055.57 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 7,977.73; $23,055.57 | $7,977.73, $23,055.57 | loans and debt |
| 2024-06-20 | Dvfiber in this meeting DVFIBER The board discussed the funding criteria and voted to offer financial assistance to defray the cost of the DVFiber connection expenses and/or conduit installation expenses up to $500.00. | $500.00 | $500 | other |
| 2024-06-20 | The promissory note was signed with Berkshire Bank and the $300,000.00 has been deposited in this meeting The promissory note was signed with Berkshire Bank and the $300,000.00 has been deposited in the town’s account. | $300,000.00 | $300,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-06-06 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #21 $ 9,297.55 payroll WARRANT #22 $17,675.87 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 9,297.55; $17,675.87 | $9,297.55, $17,675.87 | loans and debt |
| 2024-06-06 | The budget was set at $224,000.00 which is a 4.5% increase from last year in this meeting The budget was set at $224,000.00 which is a 4.5% increase from last year. | $224,000.00 | $224,000 | other |
| 2024-06-06 | The town received a $1,900.00 reimbursement check for the funds collected to build the hou in this meeting The town received a $1,900.00 reimbursement check for the funds collected to build the household hazardous waste facility in Bennington. | $1,900.00 | $1,900 | grants |
| 2024-06-06 | One from Adams Community Bank for 5.25% and one from Berkshire Bank for 4.6% for a $300,00 in this meeting One from Adams Community Bank for 5.25% and one from Berkshire Bank for 4.6% for a $300,000.00 loan which will be payable in November when taxes are due. | $300,000.00 | $300,000 | loans and debt |
| 2024-05-16 | Financials in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #19 $ 8,184.49 payroll WARRANT #20 $36,096.99 accounts payable FINANCIALS The Selectboard reviewed and confirmed financial statements for the month of April. | $ 8,184.49; $36,096.99 | $8,184.49, $36,096.99 | loans and debt |
| 2024-05-02 | Mowing Bids in this meeting MOWING BIDS The Selectboard received one bid from Yard Work by Dan for $170.00 for each mowing, which includes mowing, trimming and cleaning off clippings. | $170.00 | $170 | other |
| 2024-05-02 | He also included a bid of $500.00 for spring cleanup prior to mowing in this meeting He also included a bid of $500.00 for spring cleanup prior to mowing. | $500.00 | $500 | other |
| 2024-05-02 | Financials in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #17 $ 8,274.75 payroll WARRANT #18 $9,239.62 accounts payable FINANCIALS The Selectboard reviewed and confirmed financial statements for the month of March. | $ 8,274.75; $9,239.62 | $8,274.75, $9,239.62 | loans and debt |
| 2024-05-02 | The quote is $8,000 and once the work is completed, the town can apply for the rest of the in this meeting The quote is $8,000 and once the work is completed, the town can apply for the rest of the FEMA funds from the July 2023 flood. | $8,000 | $8,000 | other |
| 2024-04-18 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #15 $ 9,577.80 payroll WARRANT #16 $44,937.11 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 9,577.80; $44,937.11 | $9,577.80, $44,937.11 | loans and debt |
| 2024-04-04 | Financials in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #13 $10,351.16 payroll WARRANT #14 $68,072.80 accounts payable 2 FINANCIALS The Selectboard reviewed and confirmed financial statements for the month of February. | $10,351.16; $68,072.80 | $10,351.16, $68,072.80 | loans and debt |
| 2024-04-04 | The town paid $7,500.00 last year to assist people with limited means in this meeting The town paid $7,500.00 last year to assist people with limited means. | $7,500.00 | $7,500 | other |
| 2024-03-21 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #11 $ 10,686.34 payroll WARRANT #12 $60,207.16 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 10,686.34; $60,207.16 | $10,686.34, $60,207.16 | loans and debt |
| 2024-03-21 | The cost is $106,000 and they will take the town’s current loader in trade in this meeting The cost is $106,000 and they will take the town’s current loader in trade. | $106,000 | $106,000 | other |
| 2024-03-21 | Dave Tatro will apply for a $200,000.00 Class 2 Roadway Grant to resurface East Road in this meeting Dave Tatro will apply for a $200,000.00 Class 2 Roadway Grant to resurface East Road. | $200,000.00 | $200,000 | grants |
| 2024-03-21 | MOTION by Mike Denault to sign the Municipal Roads General Permit annual report form and p in this meeting MOTION by Mike Denault to sign the Municipal Roads General Permit annual report form and pay the $500.00 fee. | $500.00 | $500 | fees and rates |
| 2024-03-21 | Green Up Day in this meeting GREEN UP DAY Bill Levine asked if the $50.00 appropriation which was not voted on at town meeting could be granted so the Green Up Day team would have funds. | $50.00 | $50 | grants |
| 2024-03-07 | Road Conditions in this meeting SELECTBOARD ORDERS The Selectboard reviewed and approved the following orders: WARRANT #7 $ 9,366.14 payroll WARRANT #8 $26,301.41 accounts payable WARRANT #9 $ 8,067.97 payroll 3 WARRANT #10 $18,111.46 accounts payable ROAD CONDITIONS 1. | $ 9,366.14; $26,301.41; $ 8,067.97; $18,111.46 | $9,366.14, $26,301.41, $8,067.97, $18,111.46 | loans and debt |
| 2024-03-07 | The $140 charge seems to be the rate when additional cable is needed in this meeting The $140 charge seems to be the rate when additional cable is needed. | $140 | $140 | fees and rates |
| 2024-03-07 | Nancy Bushika recalled sending $7,500.00 last year to help people with installation fees in this meeting Nancy Bushika recalled sending $7,500.00 last year to help people with installation fees. | $7,500.00 | $7,500 | fees and rates |