The Select Board meeting covered various town announcements, including the distribution of tax bills and the scheduling of community Halloween events. The Board noted the upcoming retirement of the Transfer Station Director. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Library Director's annual report for fiscal year 2026, which highlighted staff recruitment, expanded educational and recreational programming, new garden projects, and an increase in circulation and digital engagement. Updates on the library's long-range plan were also provided, focusing on facility accessibility, digital service enhancements, and future community outreach strategies.
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The Town of Topsham's proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (FY27), a pre-adoption draft presented for consideration.
Jan 15, 2026·Board meeting
Hawk Smart Board Meeting
The meeting commenced with a roll call, noting one member was excused. Key agenda items included the Town Manager's report, which reminded residents about dog registration deadlines and mentioned a temporary one-way change on Frank J. Woodbridge for inspection purposes, as well as the closure of the town office for Martin Luther King Day. Discussions featured commendations for the Thompson Fire Department's response to a recent fire and praise for the Town Clerk's assistance to a resident. New business covered approving the issuance of an RFP for an updated traffic study of the Topsham Mall Road area, considering traffic movements related to Market Basket development, and reviewing associated funding mechanisms including the TIF. The Board also approved an application from the American Legion Post 202 for a game of chance (cribage). Furthermore, the Board discussed setting a fee of $75 for the Clerk's office to perform wedding ceremonies. Finally, the Board reviewed and accepted the first completed Committee Project Partnership Form from the Conservation Commission, which detailed plans for updating the Natural Areas Plan to align with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and other town development efforts.
