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Fairfield Selectboard votes to send letter raising concerns about Act 181 changes
Summary
On April 27, 2026 the Fairfield Selectboard voted to send a proposed letter to state officials expressing concern about recent changes tied to Act 181, with a 3–0 vote and one abstention; the board cited repeal of the Road Rule and Tier 3 and worries about links to Act 59.
The Fairfield Selectboard voted on April 27 to send a proposed letter to state officials flagging concerns about recent changes tied to Act 181. Brian Dubie moved to send the letter; Ron Bocash seconded. The motion carried with Brian Dubie, Ron Bocash and Damian Branon voting in favor and David Persons abstaining.
During an update, Brian Dubie noted that “Road Rule and Tier 3 are being repealed,” and the board discussed language in the changes tied to Act 59. Board members expressed concern that the changes could transform what has been framed as a tax-incentive program into a state-mandated conservation program without adequate notice to affected landowners and that the rule changes could negatively affect land in current use where owners are working with foresters. David Persons asked for more information before the board acted but ultimately abstained from the final vote.
The board’s recorded next step is to send the proposed letter as approved; the minutes do not specify additional outreach or a deadline for sending the letter.
