Marshfield, VT

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard reviewed a flood scoping study and selected three priority projects for concept designs, with two to undergo benefit-cost analysis for FEMA. The board also approved a contract to update the town's hazard mitigation plan, discussed a complaint about Pike Rd without action, and handled routine items like culvert donation and zoning fees.

• Selected 3 flood projects: Old Schoolhouse Common/School St, Twinfield/Rapczynski property, Onion River Rd
• Approved contract with Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission for hazard mitigation plan update
• Allowed mailing of Justice of the Peace ballots to all voters in November, state-funded
• Approved giving an extra culvert to snowmachine club
• Discussed zoning fees for concurrent applications; decided to charge per application

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard reviewed proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. They decided that a town zoning permit can be issued before a state wastewater permit, but construction cannot start until the state permit is obtained. They also removed a requirement for shared driveways to meet Class 3 road standards. The board postponed remaining agenda items to a special meeting on August 4th at 2:00 p.m.

• Zoning amendments: town permit allowed before state wastewater permit, but construction must wait for state permit
• Certificate of occupancy requires designer's certificate that septic system installed as designed
• Removed shared driveway Class 3 road standard requirement
• Added activities exempt from permit requirements
• Energy certificate required before certificate of occupancy

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard held a brief meeting and approved payments for bridge projects. No other business was conducted; the meeting adjourned after five minutes.

• Approved payments for bridge projects

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard approved a town tax rate of .7795 and a local agreement rate of .0058, with a 3% late homestead penalty. They also approved using the former Berte property (8103 US Route 2) as an emergency helicopter landing site, contingent on FEMA approval, and discussed haying on town properties. The board approved a VLCT safety grant application and discussed the park & ride project.

• Approved town tax rate of .7795 and local agreement rate of .0058
• Approved emergency helicopter landing site at 8103 US Route 2, contingent on FEMA approval
• Discussed haying on former Berte and Drinkwine properties (3153 US Route 2)
• Approved VLCT safety grant application for plow blades, signs, and cameras
• Discussed park & ride project, including extra conduit for outlet

Meeting

The Development Review Board held a hearing on a deferred design review application for a proposed single-family residence on a 10.9-acre parcel off U.S. Route 2. The board discussed site plan revisions, natural resource constraints, and subdivision criteria, but the minutes do not record a final decision—the hearing was closed and deliberations began. No approval, denial, or tabling is noted in the minutes.

• Opened and conducted the deferred design review hearing for the Route 2 parcel (no outcome recorded).
• Requested that the stream buffer setback be shown more clearly on the final site plan.
• Concluded the existing private trail does not affect the application.
• Closed the hearing and moved into deliberations at 7:40 pm (no decision recorded).

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard met on June 16, 2026, and approved several actions, including moving forward with two easements at Martin Covered Bridge park for the Cross Vermont Trail, reappointing Lorraine Banbury as zoning administrator for three years, and hiring CVRPC for $11,000 to rewrite the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board also discussed the ambulance service, fire house addition, and various Old Schoolhouse Common projects.

• Approved two Cross Vermont Trail easements at Martin Covered Bridge park
• Reappointed Lorraine Banbury as zoning administrator for 3 years
• Hired CVRPC for $11,000 to rewrite Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved up to $10,000 for gym ceiling paint and small changes
• Approved parking plan for Maple Monday in August

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard discussed and voiced support for granting Cross Vermont Trail easements on town-owned property, including the railbed near Martin Covered Bridge and the former Lamberton property, to enable trail maintenance and improvements. The board will consult the town attorney on whether voter approval is required and may place the matter on the 2027 town meeting warning. Other actions included adopting the 2026 Local Emergency Management Plan, accepting a Budget Committee resignation, and scheduling a special meeting to review ordinances.

• Cross Vermont Trail easements on town-owned railbed and former Lamberton property
• Adoption of 2026 Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP)
• Resignation of Jacqueline Rieke from Budget Committee accepted
• Special meeting scheduled July 17 at noon to review ordinances
• Contract signed for painting Old Schoolhouse Common

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard discussed proposed zoning amendments, focusing on whether wastewater permits should be required before building permits. The board also discussed a Complete Streets study, a 250th anniversary celebration, and approved several items including $5,000 for drainage piping. The board will continue discussions on zoning amendments at a later date before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussed zoning amendments, including whether to require wastewater permits before building permits
• Authorized up to $5,000 for drainage piping and ditching to carry water away from a building
• Re-awarded gutter project to Worth's due to lowest cost
• Adopted amended trail policy regarding improvements to trails
• Approved $5,000 for drainage work and re-awarded gutter project

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard discussed concerns about a paramedic call cancellation during a motorcycle accident, reviewed fire department updates including a potential $150,000 fire station addition, and approved several contracts including mowing, painting, and gutters. The board also discussed zoning amendments and deferred a decision on fireworks permits to the fire department.

• Approved mowing bid from Blair's Property Maintenance for $3,780 (OSC) and $2,600 (Martin Covered Bridge)
• Approved contract with G.S. Bostic Painting, LLC for $17,800 for Old Schoolhouse Common
• Awarded gutter contract to Vermont Gutter (amount not specified)
• Approved $1,050 proposal from David Slade for HVAC specifications
• Discussed potential $150,000 fire station addition and possible Town Meeting article

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard approved several construction and maintenance contracts, including painting, gym flooring, and gutter work, and discussed HVAC upgrades, a potential property sale, and other town business.

• Awarded painting contract to GS Bostic Painting LLC for $17,800 (full) or $9,700 (partial)
• Awarded gym project to E.F. Wall for $76,600
• Awarded gutter project to Vermont Gutter Company after low bidder revised bid by ~$7,000
• Approved $2,837.08 from playground fund for wood chips, sand, and playground structure
• Discussed replacing oil boiler with propane and upgrading HVAC valves

Planning Commission

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard met and made several decisions, including re-bidding a painting project after a low bid was missed due to email quarantine, approving a $12,000 contract with the Washington County Sheriff for traffic enforcement, and appointing James Wong to the Development Review Board. They also discussed bridge projects, zoning changes, and a request to use the Martin Covered Bridge for an event.

• Re-bid painting at Old Schoolhouse Common after low bid was missed due to email quarantine
• Approved $12,000 contract with Washington County Sheriff for traffic enforcement
• Appointed James Wong to Development Review Board
• Agreed to submit letter of interest for BRIC grant to replace Creamery St Bridge
• Approved curb cut permit for Tim Roberts on May Rd

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard held a special meeting to address items related to the Old Schoolhouse Common (OSC) project. They approved awarding gazebo construction to Perreault Building for $2,800, approved lead and asbestos testing in the gym for up to $1,200, and approved concrete testing for $1,900. The board also discussed and supported a HUD grant application for the library, noting potential repayment obligations if the building is sold.

• Awarded gazebo work to Perreault Building for $2,800, to be done after July 1st
• Approved lead and asbestos testing in the gym, cost not to exceed $1,200
• Approved concrete testing at a cost of $1,900
• Supported HUD grant application for the Old Schoolhouse Common; building may be encumbered
• No public comment was received

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard approved the purchase of a new Freightliner truck for $290,390, awarded contracts for siding, painting, gutters, and bandstand work at the Old Schoolhouse Common, and adopted several policies required for a Community Development Block Grant. The board also discussed highway grants, the Martin Covered Bridge management plan, and an ambulance complaint.

• Approved purchase of Freightliner truck for $290,390 including trade-in and warranty
• Awarded siding and rot repair to Kevin Perreault Building for up to $40,000
• Awarded painting to Dunham Brothers for $51,750 (alternate cost also noted)
• Awarded gutters and bandstand work to Juggernaut Construction for $16,185 and $6,390 respectively
• Adopted nine policies required for Community Development Block Grant

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard met jointly with the Old Schoolhouse Common Board to discuss and decide on renovation projects for the Old Schoolhouse Common. They reviewed bids for gazebo, gutters, painting, and siding/rot repair, and voted to disqualify bidders who did not provide references. They also discussed HVAC evaluation, a library grant application, and a temporary road for the Onion River Rd Bridge.

• Bids for gazebo ranged from $6,500 to $13,500; lowest bidder was Juggernaut Construction.
• Bids for gutters ranged from $6,750 to $23,784.
• Bids for painting ranged from $31,800 to $94,093.
• Siding and rot repair awarded to Perreault Building Company based on grading schedule.
• Motion passed to disqualify bidders that did not supply references.

Selectboard

This is a procedural organizational meeting. The Selectboard set its meeting dates, designated the Times Argus as the newspaper of record, and chose posting locations. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Set meeting dates: first and third Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
• Designated Times Argus as newspaper of record
• Posting locations: Starch Factory, Marshfield Village Store, Old Schoolhouse Common, town website
• Luke Lampugnale took oath of office
• Richard Baker elected as chair

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard approved moving town software to the cloud, upgrading lister software, and hiring New England Municipal Consultants for a reappraisal. They also discussed and adjusted the Martin Covered Bridge Park management plan, including field cutting schedules and recreation easements.

• Approved $20/month per license cloud software fee for lister and tax billing software
• Approved $79,000 reappraisal contract with New England Municipal Consultants for 2029 grand list
• Discussed management plan for Martin Covered Bridge Park, including haying fields 1 and 2, and leaving field 3 uncut for wildlife
• Approved using a line drawing of the Martin Covered Bridge for the Cross Vermont Trail sign
• Discussed FEMA funding concerns after recent refusal for Northeast Kingdom flood relief

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard approved a two-year extension of the East Montpelier Ambulance contract with a 20% annual increase, and approved a contract with T.R. Fellows Engineering to evaluate damage to the Martin Covered Bridge abutments, a FEMA project. The board also discussed a draft design for Cross VT Trail signs, an AARP grant opportunity, and a proposal to make the Old Schoolhouse Common an emergency warming shelter.

• Approved two-year East Montpelier Ambulance contract extension with 20% annual increase
• Approved contract with T.R. Fellows Engineering for Martin Covered Bridge abutment evaluation (FEMA project)
• Discussed draft design for Cross VT Trail parking lot signs
• Discussed AARP grant application due March 4
• Discussed proposal to use Old Schoolhouse Common as emergency warming shelter

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard approved a budget with a 4.9% tax increase, formed a building committee for the Old Schoolhouse Common, and authorized several grant applications and contracts. They also approved the ambulance service rate for two more years and discussed various property and maintenance projects.

• Approved budget with 4.9% tax increase and $58,000 fund balance
• Created Old Schoolhouse Common Building Committee with 4 members
• Approved bidding for rot repair and painting at Old Schoolhouse Common
• Authorized grant application for tree planting on Twinfield and Rapczynski properties
• Approved East Montpelier Ambulance service at existing rate for two years

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard reviewed and approved the final budget, increasing the fund balance to 5%, which results in a 3.71% tax increase. They also discussed a future policy to gradually raise the fund balance to 8%. The meeting included routine approval of expenses and payroll reports.

• Approved budget with fund balance increase to 5%, tax increase of 3.71%
• Discussed raising fund balance by 0.5% annually until reaching 8%
• Noted CLA of 62.34% and COD of 21.79%, requiring reappraisal
• Approved general expenses and payroll reports

Selectboard

The Marshfield Selectboard approved a 3% raise for all employees, a curb cut application contingent on driveway placement, and entered executive session to discuss attorney-client communications. The board also reviewed the budget, with final rates pending from VLCT, and discussed but did not decide on increasing social service appropriations.

• Approved 3% raise for all employees
• Approved Lathrop curb cut application contingent on driveway between pins 6 and 7
• Entered executive session per 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(1)(F) for attorney-client communications
• Final budget meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
• Discussed one-time 10% increase to social service appropriations; motion failed for lack of second