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Request for Bids: Town Property Mowing 2026
Town of Chelsea Request for Bids Town Property Mowing
The Town of Chelsea is accepting proposals for lawn maintenance services of Town owned properties. A list of properties is included below in the itemized bid form. -
Agendas | News | Selectboard
Selectboard Meeting Agenda – March 17, 2026
Selectboard Meeting Agenda March 17, 2026 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall Call to Order Additions to the Agenda Conflict of Interest Disclosure Public Comments Approve Minutes From February 17, 18, 24, 2026 and March 5, 2026 Current Events and Updates A. Introduction to Senator John Benson B. Highway Update C. Town Administrator Update Action Items A. United Church of Chelsea: Sewer Drainage Issue at 13 Church St B. Treasurer: Apply for Additional Line of Credit C. Constable and Animal Control Officer Vacancies Contracts and Selectboard Approvals A. Wastewater Plant Loan Agreement (Final Engineering) B. Annual Grants in Aid 2027 Letter of Intent Approval and Highway Financial Plan C. State of Vermont: Town Road and Bridge Standards Update D. Free Verse Farm Shop Liquor License Renewal E. Approve Orders Executive Session if Necessary A. Roberts Poor Fund Request B. Personnel Pursuant To 1 V.S.A. § 313(a) Adjournment VIRTUAL OPTION: To join the Selectboard Meeting virtually, please request a link to join from the Town Administrator at town.administrator@chelseavt.us, or by calling 802-625-2023. -
DRAFT Organizational Selectboard Meeting Minutes – March 5, 2026
Organizational Selectboard Meeting Minutes March 5th, 2026 7:00 pm Chelsea Town Hall Call to order Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
SELECTBOARD
Gregg Herrin (Present)
Curtis Chase (Present)
Paul Libby (Present)
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (Present)
Charles Peel (Present)
TOWN EMPLOYEES
Tierney Farago (Town Administrator)
Jen Chase (Town Clerk)
Rick Ackerman (Road Foreman)Additions to the Agenda -Highway Update: Rick Ackerman attended the meeting with a pressing matter of securing a spot for the plow component of the next town truck purchase. He was able to get several quotes for plow packages and presented the Selectboard with the offer from Tenco for $133,399. The wait time is currently 8 months, and he believed it would be longer and possibly more expensive if the Town delayed agreeing to the price. After some discussion, the Selectboard decided it would be best to lock in the price now before the market might change. Paul Libby made a motion to accept the quote by Tenco; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
-Highway Mileage Confirmation: A form from the state was issued to confirm the mileage of highway in Chelsea. No motion was needed after Rick confirmed the mileage from last year was correct.Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None Public Comments: None Agenda Items A. Appointments for any Elected Vacancies No appointments were made. B. Select Chair and Vice Chair Charles Peel made a motion to appoint Gregg Herrin as chair and Curtis Chase as vice-chair; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. C. Determine Meeting Rules of Procedure Curtis Chase made a motion to keep the current meeting rules of procedure; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. D. Designate Meeting Dates, Times, and Location for Regular Meetings Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to have regular Selectboard meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in Town Hall; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. E. Designate Locations for Meeting Notices Charles Peel made a motion to continue posting meeting notices on the bulletin boards outside of Town Hall, the post office, and Will’s Store; Curtis Chases seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. F. Determine Process for Calling Special and Emergency Meetings Curtis Chase made a motion to continue adhering to state statute regarding special and emergency meetings; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. F. Select Newspaper of Record for Public Notice Curtis Chase made a motion to continue using The White River Valley Herald as the newspaper for public notice; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. G. Determine Selectboard Organizational Processes for the Following
1. Designate member or members to sign orders/warrant on off-weeks: Carrie Caouette-De Lallo will continue to be the designated member to sign orders on off weeks, with Curtis Chase as a back-up. Charles Peel volunteered to be the third option if it’s ever required.
2. Determine agenda content and coordination: Agenda will be drafted and ready for Selectboard approval by the Thursday prior to a meeting. If items on the agenda are missing documentation, they will be tabled until everything has been submitted for the Selectboard’s review.
3. Approval of Village Greens Requests: The Village Greens requests will continue to be approved administratively by the Town Administrator. 4. Approval of Roberts Gould Field Requests: The Roberts-Gould Field requests will continue to be approved administratively by the Town Administrator.
5. Designate whether Selectboard members want to have liaison appointments for Town Departments: The Selectboard discussed the current liaisons and made a few adjustments to the original appointments. The new liaisons are as follows:Category: Primary Liaison, Secondary Liaison
Executive & Admin: Gregg Herrin, Curtis Chase
Planning & Zoning: Charles Peel, Carrie Caouette-De Lallo
Health & Safety: Carrie Caouette-De Lallo, Charles Peel
Public Lands & Facilities: Curtis Chase, Paul Libby
Highway: Paul Libby, Curtis Chase
Transfer Station: Carrie Caouette-De Lallo, Curtis Chase
Water & Wastewater: Charles Peel, Gregg HerrinAdjournment Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm. -
Agendas | News | Selectboard
Organizational Selectboard Meeting – March 5, 2026
Organizational Selectboard Meeting Agenda March 5th, 2026 7:00 pm Chelsea Town Hall Call to Order Additions to the Agenda Conflict of Interest Disclosure Public Comments Agenda Items A. Appointments for any Elected Vacancies B. Select Chair and Vice Chair C. Determine Meeting Rules of Procedure D. Designate Meeting Dates, Times, and Location for Regular Meetings E. Designate Locations for Meeting Notices F. Determine Process for Calling Special and Emergency Meetings G. Select Newspaper of Record for Public Notice H. Determine Selectboard Organizational Processes for the Following:
-Designate member or members to sign orders/warrant on off-weeks
-Determine agenda content and coordination
-Approval of Village Greens Requests
-Approval of Roberts Gould Field Requests
-Designate whether Selectboard members want to have liaison appointments for Town DepartmentsAdjournment VIRTUAL OPTION: To join the Selectboard Meeting virtually, please request a link to join from the Town Administrator at town.administrator@chelseavt.us, or by calling 802-625-2023. -
DRAFT Special Selectboard Meeting Mintues – February 24, 2026
Special Selectboard Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall Call to Order Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm.
SELECTBOARD
Gregg Herrin (Present)
Curtis Chase (Present)
Paul Libby (Absent)
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (Present)
Charles Peel (Present)
TOWN EMPLOYEES
Tierney Farago (Town Administrator)
Jen Chase (Town Clerk)
Gayle Durkee (Town Treasurer)Additions to the Agenda Gregg Herrin added an item to the agenda to briefly discuss an issue with the current use that affected the 2025 taxes while Gayle Durkee was present to explain. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None Public Comments: None Action Items A. TRORC Updated Vendor Contract: Storm Windows The Selectboard reviewed a new contract for storm windows in relation to the MERP Grant. The vendor that was originally selected for the work had pulled out and the second vendor was asked to do the work. After reading the contract, the Selectboard noted that the Town would be responsible for the measurement of the windows in Town Hall since the vendor is located out of state and would only be able to send the storm windows once they get the measurements back. The board members were all wary of measuring the windows due to any mistakes that might be made. They would prefer to use a vendor that is local and will personally measure the windows. The Town Administrator will reach out to Two Rivers to ask what the next steps are to continue with the storm window work. No motion required. B. Amend 2026 Town Meeting Warning The Selectboard corrected an error from the original Town Meeting warning; a vacant lister position was accidentally omitted from the warning, although it is present on the ballot. The Selectboard acknowledged the error and agreed to include the open position (1 year of a 3 year term), and corrected one grammatical error. The word “article” was corrected to “articles”. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to amend the Town Meeting warning to include the lister position and to correct a minor spelling error; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session If Necessary: None Adjournment Curtis Chase made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. -
AMENDED 2026 Town Meeting Warning
On February 24th, the Selectboard amended the Town Meeting Warning for March 3, 2026 to include a vacant lister position that was accidentally omitted from the original warning, but will be present on the ballot.
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DRAFT Informational Meeting Minutes – February 18, 2026
Informational Town Meeting Minutes February 18, 2026 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall Call to Order Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
SELECTBOARD
Gregg Herrin (Present)
Curtis Chase (Present)
Paul Libby (Present)
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (Present)
Charles Peel (Present)
TOWN EMPLOYEES
Tierney Farago (Town Administrator)
Jen Chase (Town Clerk)
Gayle Durkee (Town Treasurer)
Susan Elder (Lister)
Tom Swahn (Transfer Station Attendant)Additions to the Agenda: None Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None Agenda Items A. Budget Presentation by the Chelsea Selectboard B. Discussion of Articles 1 and 2 C. Introduction to Candidates D. Any Additional Town Meeting Topics Gregg Herrin opened the meeting by introducing the Selectboard members, as well as various town employees present at the meeting.
Article 1: To elect the following offices:
Town Moderator- one (1) year term;
Delinquent Tax Collector – one (1) year term;
Selectboard – one (2) year term;
Selectboard – one (3) year term;
Lister- one (3) year term;
Lister-one (1) year of (3) year term;
Trustees of the Public Library – one (3) year term;
Trustees of the Public Library – one (3) year term;
Trustee of Public Funds – one (3) year term;
Cemetery Commissioner – one (5) year term;
**A note was made that an additional lister position (1 year of a 3 year term) is available, but was omitted in error from the Town Meeting warning. This office will be on the ballot for residents.**
Gregg opened the floor for any candidates that wanted to introduce themselves to the public. The following candidates were present to introduce themselves and the office they are running for:
Gayle Durkee: delinquent tax collector (1 year term) is the current delinquent tax collector and would like to continue her tenor to keep all finances and taxes under the same umbrella of the treasurer’s office.
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo: Selectboard (2 year term) has been a Selectboard member for the past year and wants to continue working with the current Selectboard and Town employees, citing that consistency is important when implementing long-term plans.
Marianne McCann: Selectboard (3 year term) is running for Selectboard and believes her research background, creativity, and problem-solving skills will aid her in serving the Town.
Charles Peel: Selectboard (3 year term) was appointed to the Selectboard in October of 2025, and has found that his expertise has helped the Selectboard make important decisions, and would like to see that several Town issues are concluded with his help.
Susan Elder: Lister (3 year term) is a current lister and is working on completing her second tier of lister training. She would like to continue her education and serving the town as they approach the next reappraisal.
Chris Byrne: Trustee of the Public Library (3 year term) has been serving on the library board and wants to continue his work with the board, as he is familiar with the library and feels that he can further contribute his skills and experience to the position.
Two additional candidates were absent from the meeting:
Amy Jones: Trustee of the Public Library (3 year term)
Edwin Coburn: Trustee of Public Funds (3 year term)
Article 2: Shall the voters of the Town of Chelsea adopt the Chelsea Zoning Bylaw as approved by the Select board on January 9, 2026?Charles Peel summarized the events of updating the zoning bylaws, noting that the planning commission has been working on the bylaw update for nearly two years. He thanks the planning commission for their time and service. He mentioned that most of the changes to the bylaw were to ensure it meets state statute and complies with the Town Plan that was approved last year. The draft bylaw was approved by the Selectboard on December 22nd and is available for review on chelseavt.org and a copy can be printed at the Town Administrator’s office if necessary upon request, prior to voting.Public Comments The public was encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation. Topics included the service provided by Windsor County Sheriff’s Office, and how the Selectboard is rating the aging highway equipment. Adjournment Charles Peel made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:19 pm. -
Agendas | News | Selectboard
Special Selectboard Meeting Agenda – February 24, 2026
Selectboard Meeting Agenda February 24, 2026 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall Call to Order Additions to the Agenda Conflict of Interest Disclosure Public Comments Action Items A. TRORC Updated Vendor Contract: Storm Windows B. Amend 2026 Town Meeting Warning Executive Session If Necessary Adjournment VIRTUAL OPTION:To join the Selectboard Meeting virtually, please request a link to join from the Town Administrator at town.administrator@chelseavt.us, or by calling 802-625-2023. -
DRAFT Selectboard Meeting Minutes – February 17, 2026
Selectboard Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall Call to Order Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
SELECTBOARD
Gregg Herrin (Present)
Curtis Chase (Present)
Paul Libby (Present)
Carrie Caouette-De Lallo (Present)
Charles Peel (Present)
TOWN EMPLOYEES
Tierney Farago (Town Administrator)
Jen Chase (Town Clerk)Additions to the Agenda Paul Libby added the topic of an AV system for Town Hall, and Gregg Herrin suggested discussing it during the Town Administrator update. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None Public Comments: None Approve Minutes from February 3, 2026 Paul Libby made a motion to approve the minutes from February 3rd; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Current Events and Updates A. Highway Updates Paul Libby informed the Selectboard that Ruben Hook accepted the full-time road crew position and his official start date is February 23rd. According to Rick, one of the trucks has an engine light on and is in the shop currently. He believes that there is enough salt and sand for the rest of winter. B. Town Administrator Update Paul Libby brought up the possibility of purchasing AV equipment for Town Hall for future events. The library generously allowed the Selectboard to borrow their speakers and microphone for the upcoming informational meeting, but he believes that the town should have separate equipment. Jen Chase has asked her colleagues who work with similar equipment for their suggestions, and Paul has reached out to Bill Smith from the church to gather more options. Action Items A. Appropriation Policy Review The Selectboard assessed the old social service appropriation petition policy, and Charles Peel presented his proposed changes to the policy. These changes included adjusting the due date of petitions and reports to the end of November, and clarified the process of submittal for applicants. Marianne McCann attended the meeting and brought up concerns about the non-profit status of applicants and what agencies are eligible per state statute. Charles Peel cited that the policy lists the statute that defines what is considered a social services, and notes that the appropriation requests will still go through Selectboard review. The Selectboard will continue to review the policy and will finalize changes at the next regular Selectboard meeting on March 17th. B. Town Moderator Appointment This item was removed, as the previously elected moderator will still be able to attend the Town Meeting. No appointment required. C. Wastewater Treatment Facility Engineering Contract Amendment The Selectboard reviewed a contract amendment for the wastewater facility upgrade. This amendment is necessary after discovering additional challenges from the pump station alternatives proposed by the engineering firm. Additional time and research will be required, so the contract amendment includes a $13, 910 allowance for that additional engineering. Charles Peel made a motion to approve the contract amendment; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. D. Approve Orders Paul Libby made a motion to approve the orders; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session If Necessary: None Adjournment Paul Libby made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.