Columbia Select Board: Reviews utility valuations, insurance quotes and Friday court hearing

Columbia Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The Select Board met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 7:30 pm. Selectmen Stohl and Pike were present, and Selectman Cloutier was absent but called in during the meeting.

Decisions

• The minutes record no motions or votes.
• The Board reviewed the mail, and reviewed and signed checks and manifests.

Also discussed

• Utility valuations: The Board reviewed the utility valuations for 2026 prepared by George Sansoucy.
• Property owner hearings: Hearings for other property owners began today, with 20 people asking for reviews. Another 20 people are scheduled for Thursday and approximately 12 for Friday.
• Insurance: Marcia told the Board that the town had received quotes from Primex for next year's insurance. She described a very small increase.
• Check-in with Selectman Cloutier and Road Agent Dominic Westover: The two called in to ask whether any issues had come up recently. There were none.
• Court hearing: The Board spent the rest of the meeting discussing a court hearing in a matter involving the Town of Columbia. The hearing is on Friday, October 30, and will begin at 11:00 in Lancaster.

The minutes were submitted by Marcia Parkhurst, Secretary.

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