| Selectboard Meeting Minutes |
| February 3, 2026 6:30 pm Chelsea Town Hall |
| Call to Order |
| Gregg Herrin called the meeting to order at 6:30 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: None |
| Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None |
| Public Comments |
| Andy Pomerantz attended the meeting to ask the Selectboard if they were interested in posting official town business on the Chelsea Listserv page. Andy mentioned that the Selectboard agreed to use the platform during a meeting back in 2023, however, it did not take off as originally expected. He wanted to know if the Town was still interested in using it as a platform for official town news. The Selectboard has no issue with adding regular updates to the Listserv as they are updated on other sites, but will make sure the Town and the library have access to the same platforms so that all Town news is consistent on social media for residents to view. Nick DeFriez attended the meeting to confirm that the Selectboard gave him permission to begin repairing the balcony chairs in Town Hall. They confirmed that he may move forward with the project and reach out if he needs help or places to store parts. |
| Approve Minutes from January 6, January 9, and January 20, 2026 |
| Curtis Chase made a motion to approve the January 6th meeting minutes; Charles Peel seconded the motion. motion passed unanimously. Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to approve the January 9th special meeting minutes; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Paul Libby abstained due to being absent during the meeting. Motion passed. Paul Libby made a motion to approve the January 20th meeting minutes; Carrie Caouette-De Lallo seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| Current Events and Updates |
| A. Highway Updates |
| Truck body availability Next equipment order Salt and sand status Equipment inventory and planning Rick reached out to Tenco, another truck body company to see if they have a faster turnaround, but unfortunately the timeline is the same as Viking which is now expected to be done in the 3rd quarter of 2026. The other company would also be $20k more expensive. The Selectboard decided to continue waiting for Viking to finish the body of the truck since it was already previously approved. Rick stated that he was able to have 33.44 tons of salt trucked in from New Hampshire. He feels confident in how much salt and sand is currently left in the inventory. The Selectboard will look into ways to better store sand so the highway crew is not losing so much material to the elements when the top layer freezes. The Selectboard also discussed equipment prioritization and planning for future equipment purchases. Rick has been looking into used trucks to replace the aging chlorine truck, as it will be needed in the summer. The Selectboard agree it would be helpful to pre-approve an amount for Rick in case he comes across a truck that he has to purchase in between Selectboard meetings. Charles Peel made a motion to approve the purchase of a replacement chlorine truck for up to $25,000; Paul Libby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| B. Town Administrator Update |
| The Town Administrator updated the Selectboard that all reports have been sent to the printer, and proof of the Town Report is expected soon. She will update the Selectboard when the proof is received for final edits and review. The Town will notify residents when the reports have been received and given to the post office for distribution. A digital copy of the Town Report will be available on the Town’s website so residents can view it ahead of the informational meeting. |
| Action Items |
| A. Community Nurse Quarterly Report |
| Jodi Hoyt presented a quarterly report update on the community nurse program. Jodi began working as the community nurse on October 1st, 2025, but not performing home visits until November 1st as she was obtaining the required insurance, and has been working on establishing the program and gaining clients. She stated that she has 22 active clients, and more than a dozen inactive (one time visit only) clients. She has been getting referrals through various hospitals as well as word of mouth from other residents. The nurse has also been coordinating through the Chelsea Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. A community nurse board has been created and accepts volunteers to help with administrative duties, donations, fundraising, and more. She has held two cardiovascular clinics and a vaccination clinic that brought in numerous residents and non-residents alike. She plans on organizing another clinic on Town Meeting Day (March 3rd) in the town library. Further information will be shared before the event. |
| B. Approve Orders |
| Paul Libby made a motion to approve the orders; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| Executive Session if necessary |
| Charles Peel made a motion to enter executive session, inviting Tierney Farago and Rick Ackerman; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the Selectboard entered executive session at 8:11 pm. Curtis Chase made a motion to exit executive session; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed and the Selectboard exited executive session at 8:28 pm. Gregg Herrin stated that personnel was discussed and entertained a motion from the Selectboard. Paul Libby made a motion to extend the full-time road maintenance worker position to Ruben Hook at his current rate; Charles Peel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. |
| Adjournment |
| Carrie Caouette-De Lallo made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Curtis Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:29 pm. |