MINUTES 

TOPSHAM SELECT BOARD MEETING 

Monday, December23, 2024 

Present: James Bulger, Carl Hildebrandt, Jake Thompson, Bradford Calhoun and Tom  Otterman (Select Board), Karen Walker (Town Clerk/Treasurer), Richard Sampson (Road  Foreman) and via phone Janice Emerson (Administrative Assistant) 

Visitors: Jim and Nancy Clark, John Hood and Donna Otterman  

 Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm.  

Motion made by Jake Thompson and seconded by Brad Calhoun to approve minutes from  meeting of December 9, 2024. Passed unanimously.  

HIGHWAY  

Road Report – Richie Sampson updated the Board on roadwork and equipment.   

New Garage – Brad Calhoun updated the Board on this project. Jake Thompson updated the  Board on the bond and the bridge loan. 

GENERAL 

Open Positions – There are three open positions, one Auditor and two NEKWMD Reps. If  anyone is interested, please contact a member of the Select Board or call the Town Office. 

 West Topsham Community Hall – Tom Otterman updated the Board on this project. Due to the  holidays, the meeting with Sarah Bartlett will take place after the first of the new year.    

FINANCIAL 

The Board reviewed and signed Order #2424 in the amounts of $65,856.52 for accounts payable  and $ 9,067.82 for payroll.  

Reappraisal Fund CD - Motion made by Tom Otterman and seconded by Jake Thompson to  renew for six months. Passed unanimously..  

Meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm.  

Respectfully Submitted, 

Janice Emerson 

Administrative Assistant