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Fairfield Selectboard votes to send letter raising concerns about Act 181 rule changes
Summary
The Selectboard voted 3–0 with one abstention April 27 to send a letter expressing concerns about proposed changes under Act 181, including possible effects on land in current use and the risk that a tax incentive program could be converted into a state-mandated conservation program without notice to landowners.
The Town of Fairfield Selectboard voted April 27 to send a proposed letter to state officials outlining concerns about recent changes tied to Act 181. Brian Dubie presented an update saying that the Road Rule and Tier 3 are being repealed and that language connected to Act 59 could result in a tax incentive shifting into a state-mandated conservation program without notice or input from affected landowners. The motion to send the letter was moved by Brian Dubie and seconded by Ron Bocash.
The board's vote was 3 in favor (Brian Dubie, Ron Bocash, Damian Branon) with David Persons abstaining. The minutes record board concern that changes could negatively affect land in current use when landowners are working with foresters. Brian said he would like to send the letter; David said he wanted more information before doing so. The action was recorded as a board decision to send the letter, and the Selectboard did not record any amendment to the proposed letter in open session.
