| 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) Carrie Caouette-De Lallo: Selectboard (2 year term) Marianne McCann: Selectboard (3 year term) Charles Peel: Selectboard (3 year term) Susan Elder: Lister (3 year term) Chris Byrne: Trustee of the Public Library (3 year term) 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. |