Selectboard votes 3–0–1 to send letter raising concerns about Act 181 changes

Apr 27, 2026

The Fairfield Selectboard voted to send a letter to state officials raising concerns about recent rule changes under Act 181, with one member abstaining. The board flagged potential impacts on landowners and current-use classifications and asked legal counsel for clarification.

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The Fairfield Selectboard voted to send a draft letter to state officials expressing concern about recent changes tied to Act 181. Selectboard member Brian Dubie presented the update and noted that "Road Rule and Tier 3 are being repealed." Brian moved to send the proposed letter; Ron Bocash and Damian Branon voted in favor and David Persons abstained, and the motion carried.

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