Town of Washington

The meeting addressed resident complaints about neighbor disturbances, including excessive traffic, vehicle repairs, and junk vehicles. Discussions included enforcing town ordinances, addressing ATV issues on class 3 roads, and reviewing delinquent tax collection. A lease update for the Snowflyers was approved, along with their grant request for bush hogging. Financial reports were reviewed, including the treasurer's report and road foreman's report, which included discussion of a new truck purchase. Employee personnel policies were tabled. An updated animal ordinance was approved. A site visit report regarding a resident's stone wall was tabled pending legal advice. Other topics included road crew vacancies, a bid proposal for McDonald Road, the Board of Civil Authority, annual dam fees, AOT Grants in Aid Program, tax bill processing, special weight permits, road and bridge compliance, FY24 highway grants, and municipal technical assistance. The purchase of new computers was approved.

The Selectboard meeting covered various topics, including a review of past meeting minutes and financial reports. Discussion included a discrepancy in fire department loan payments, FEMA funding for flood-related expenses, and a fire station roof leak. Updates were provided on town officer work hours, FEMA project expenditures, and a selectboard candidate's ineligibility. Other topics included town meeting feedback, rules of procedure adoption, recreation department and cemetery commission meetings, highway grants, and appointments to various positions.