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Richford Selectboard approves sending letter to state lawmakers raising concerns about Act 181
Summary
At a special April 9 meeting, the Town of Richford Selectboard unanimously voted to send a draft letter prepared by Town Administrator Marissa Tessier to the town's state representatives and senators expressing concerns about Act 181 and its potential effects on municipalities.
The Town of Richford Selectboard voted unanimously April 9 to send a letter to the town’s state representatives and senators raising concerns about Act 181.
At a special meeting called to begin at 4:00 p.m., Town Administrator Marissa Tessier distributed background materials and told the board that surrounding towns have already written to their state lawmakers about worries over how Act 181 could affect municipal operations. Chair Steinhour had asked Tessier to draft a letter from Richford, Tessier said.
The board reviewed the information and the draft letter as presented. The minutes do not record any edits or the specific contents of the draft; the transcript indicates only that the board examined the material and the letter.
Chair Steinhour moved to send the letter “as written” to the town’s state representatives and senators. Selectwoman Kristin Murphy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Four members were present for the vote: Chair Steinhour, selectboard members Alan Fletcher and Stephen Fletcher, and Selectwoman Kristin Murphy.
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. The minutes indicate they were submitted by Marissa Tessier and attested; no subsequent actions or follow-up deadlines are recorded in the minutes.
