Town Of Fair Haven

11/02/2026

On behalf of the Town of Fair Haven and the Fair Haven Police Dept. we would like to thank everyone who came out for our Halloween Celebration. We would like to thank our residents who handed out candy and decorated their homes to make every street amazing. We also would like to thank our Dept of Public Works, our Recreation Dept. and our Select Board for supporting this event. Finally the officers for helping make our streets safer. Ptl. Shane Carvey, Chief William Humphries, Clerk Katie Bouzianis, SRO Lori Delance, and Ptl. Thomas Covino. Not in photo Ptl . Cheri McDermott and Sgt. Dale Kerber.

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

Construction Update

Castleton and Fair Haven VT-4 Project

Castleton STP PC25(1) and Fair Haven STP PC25(2)

DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026

Traffic Impacts: Motorists should expect intermittent single-lane closures throughout next week.

Motorists should slow down, use caution, and pay attention to road signs while traveling through the work zone.

Construction Activities: Next week, crews will finish applying permanent line striping, before beginning the cleanup and remaining project tasks.

All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Projected Completion: Fall 2026

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10/30/2026

TOWN OF FAIR HAVEN, VERMONT

Selectboard, Water & Sewer Commissioners, Liquor commissioners, Cemetery Commissioners

REGULAR Meeting -- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 -- 7:00 P.M.
Zoom Meeting Link: http://us02web.zoom.us/i/85646551688
Phone: 1 929 205 6099 | Meeting ID: 8564 655 1688

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

Members Present: Sam Lucci, Rich Greenough, Dennis Reid
Others Present: Interim Town Manager Terry Perry, Interim Town Manager Chief William Humphries, Recording Secretary Claire Stanley, PegTV, Rose Anne VanLew, DPW Foreman Nate
Saxton, Ann Finley.

Call to Order: Acting Chairman Sam Lucci called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the assembly in reciting the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Amendments to the Agenda: None

Approval of Minutes: Mr. Reid made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2026 meeting; seconded by Mr. Greenough and passed.

Town Manager Report & Communication: Interim Manager Perry reported:

* Winter cleanup has started.
* Removed a tree in the Park; will replace the removed trees in the spring.

* The Park fountain is shut down for the winter; it had been kept open for student photos.

* Town Clerk Danni Roberts is getting ready for elections; receiving information from the State

* There have been a lot of early voters turning in their ballots
Department Head Reports: Police Chief Interim Manager Humphries reported:

* 2 arrests (58 yr. to date)
* 90 traffic/municipal violations (2216 yr. to date)
* 13 written warnings (599 yr. to date)
* 2 parking violations (44 yr. to date0
* 2 car crashes ( 35 yr. to date)
* 12 sets of fingerprints (320 yr. to date)
* 169 calls for service (4872 yr. to date)
* An overview of activities is included in the report

Chief Humphries said he is planting a bug in members’ ears re: if the Town has any properties looking to re-develop, to include them on the March Town meeting ballot.

OLD BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINESS
Dept. of Public Works (DPW) Winter Maintenance Plan Review: DPW Foreman Saxton reported there is no formal maintenance plan/policy. Mr. Reid said he would like to see written plan of snow removal routes by streets -- different colors -- which trucks are responsible for each; route assignments; how much supply(s) needed (salt); consider new hires unfamiliar to routes; have guidelines for salt use amounts. Mr. Greenough said his concern is to push back the snow at intersections. Foreman Saxton said they will do better this winter.

Discussion included: increased costs (salt, fuel); that brine is cheaper; Mr. Greenough noted that brine worked well when used in the past. Ms. Perry suggested DPW meet with the Board in January
to discuss status of conditions, updates, public feedback and costs. She noted that nothing can be done about problems until/unless they are notified. That it is important to have dialogue to share comments. Members offered special thanks to DPW employees that respond overnight during storms. Foreman Saxton said they make every effort to get roads cleared before school starts. Mr. Reid commented that it is a problem (on River Street) where cars are parked “hanging” into the street and plows have to go around them. There was brief discussion re: finding solutions for snow removal difficulty caused by parked cars. At Mr. Reid’s inquiry, Ms.
Perry noted that overtime is needed with only four(4) workers.

DPW Purchase of Man Lift Basket: Tabled. Still working on this; prices are still unacceptable.

Meeting with Tenants Reference Water Shut Offs: No one in attendance

Discussion of Zoning Bylaws: Section 910 -- Keeping of Animals: Mr. Lucci reported that Act 166 prohibits municipalities from prohibiting homeowners to own less than 12 chickens. There
is need to remove that language from the Town’s Zoning Bylaws. Does the Board agree to getting a legal opinion on these changes; it is not required by law. He said changes should be made to the Zoning ordinance also. He noted that the Parks and Rec ordinance in still with VLCT (free); they tell him that it will be reviewed soon. Ms. Perry noted that it would be worth the money because people are very particular about their chickens. Mr. Lucci will continue working on language changes.

Two Minutes for Public Comment: At Ms. VanLew’s inquiry, Chief Humphries said the 15 Main Street building (flooded) is in a legal battle between the owner and the insurance company.

Ms. VanLew inquired re: the status of the Green Mountain Mobile Home Park on Airport Road. Ms. Perry reported the Town is not involved; the case is in court; the matter is between the deceased owner estate and the State. Most tenants have not moved; most trailers cannot be moved; it is an on-going process. At Ms. VanLew’s inquiry, Ms. Perry noted it would not be good
stewardship for the Town to offer to give away vacant property.
Ms. Ann Finley said she would like to be considered for the vacant Select Board seat. Chief Humphries said 2 people have shown interest in the position.

Parking Lot: Interim Manager Perry reported she met with a representative from Northern Borders Regional Commission (NBRC) and learned there has been a setback. A grant was received from NBRC and this representative is working on several grant projects, most are larger than this one. Ms. Perry discussed the roadblocks in the very complicated, involved process. The Hampton Property Development project is a good project; will continue to stay the course; the project will happen.

At Mr. Reid’s inquiry, Ms. Perry is still working on the Transfer Station computer project; will not pay Comcast until the credit card reader is received.

Board Roundtable: Mr. Greenough noted potholes on Academy and Grove Streets. Discussed street striping: that downtown parking be slanted, not straight; the stripe from South Park Place to Main Street is confusing; potential problems at the Stewarts intersection.

Mr. Lucci reported: * on Friday, at 11:00, Mr. Foody will have a Ribbon cutting. * He continues to urge people to enroll in VT Alert; to contact him if help is needed.

Review of Financial Reports: The checkbook status is $196,219.23
Mr. Greenough made a motion to pay the Payroll warrant, $41,862.95; seconded by Mr. Reid
and passed.

Mr. Greenough made a motion to pay the Accounts Payable warrant, $202,941.42; seconded by Mr. Reid and passed.

Executive Session: Mr. Greenough made a motion to enter into executive session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss Legal/Personnel 1 VSA 313 (a)(3), to include Terry Perry and Chief Humphries. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reid and passed.

The recording secretary was excused at this time.
Chief Humphries and Ms. Perry left executive session after approximately 15 minutes. The Board came out of executive session at 8:45 p.m.; no action taken.

Adjourn: Mr. Greenough moved to adjourn at 8:46 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Reid and passed.

Respectfully submitted, Claire Stanley

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10/29/2026

Public Notice Reference Halloween 2026
On 10-31-2026 the Town of Fair Haven will again block off access to motor vehicle traffic during Halloween activities. At 4:30pm the areas of the Village from N Park Place to Fourth Street and N. Main St to Washington St will be blocked off to motor vehicles traffic. Residents who live in these effected areas will be allowed to travel to their homes as needed. Otherwise motor vehicles other than emergencies vehicle will be prohibited. The Town be reopen the effected areas at 800pm.

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10/21/2026

Selectboard, Water & Sewer Commissioners, Liquor Commissioners, Cemetery Commissioners

Tuesday October 27, 2026 – 7:00 PM Agenda
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85646551688
Phone: 1 929 205 6099 | Meeting ID: 8564 655 1688


1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00pm

2. Amendments to the agenda 7:01pm

3. Approval of Minutes: October 13, 2026 7:05pm

4. Department Head Reports 7:10pm

5. Town Manager Report & Communication 7:20pm

6. Old Business 7:30pm

7. New Business 7:40pm
A. DPW- Winter Maintenance Plan review
B. DPW purchase of Man Lift Basket
C. Meeting with Tenants reference water shut offs
D. Discussion of Zoning Bylaws: Section 910 - Keeping of Animals

8. Two Minutes for Public Comment 8:00pm

9. Parking Lot – 8:05 pm
Neighborhood Designation/Downtown Designation
Hampton Property development project/Water plant rehab
Blighted Property Ordinance/Sidewalk Downtown
Transfer Station Discussion

10. Board Roundtable – 8:10pm

11. Review of Financial Reports – 8:20pm
a. Expenditure / Revenue Reports
b. Checkbook Status

12. Executive Session: Legal/Personnel 1 VSA 313 (a)(3) if required 8:30pm

13. Adjourn – 9:00pm


Upcoming Meeting Schedule:

November 10, 2026 Tuesday 7:00pm Regular meeting

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10/16/2026

TOWN OF FAIR HAVEN, VERMONT

Selectboard, Water & Sewer Commissioners, Liquor commissioners, Cemetery Commissioners

REGULAR Meeting -- Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -- 7:00 P.M. Zoom Meeting Link: http://us02web.zoom.us/i/85646551688

Phone: 1 929 205 6099 | Meeting ID: 8564 655 1688

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

Members Present: Sam Lucci, Chadd Viger, Rich Greenough, Dennis Reid

Others Present: Interim Town Manager William Humphries, Recording Secretary Claire Stanley, Peg TV, Chuck Rountree, Rose Anne VanLew.

Call to Order: Chairman Viger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the assembly in reciting the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Amendments to the Agenda: Mr. Lucci made a motion to add to New Business, Appoint a Select Board Member; add September 22 to Approval of Minutes; seconded by Mr. Greenough and passed.

Department Head Reports: Interim Town Manager; Police Chief Humphries reported:

* 5 arrests (56 yr. to date)

* 76 traffic/municipal violations (2126 yr. to date)

* 17 written warnings (586 yr. to date)

* 2 parking violations (42 yr. to date)

* 4 car crashes (33 yr. to date)

* 17 sets of fingerprints (308 yr. to date)

* 164 calls for service (4703 yr. to date)

* Ptl. Cheri McDermott begins her 9th year with the Dept.

* Ptl. Craig Watrous Sr. begins his 6th year with the Dept.

Thank you for your service

* In the month of September, the Dept brought in revenue of approximately $29,169.29

Town Manager Report & Communication: Interim Town Manager; Police Chief Humphries reported:

* Because of the Holiday, there was very little time to prepare a report and the payroll.

* Met with the Water Dept. today; they expect to start hydrant flushing this week.

* Have sent out advertisement for the public hearing re: Zoning Ordinance change

Approval of Minutes: Mr. Lucci made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 29, 2026, meeting; seconded by Mr. Reid. CORRECTION. The Board came out of executive session at 9:30, no action taken; Mr. Lucci moved to adjourn at 9:31; seconded by Mr. Reid and passed. The motion to approve carried.

Mr. Lucci made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 22, October 5, and October 6 special meetings; seconded by Mr. Greenough and passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Chuck Rountree – Support for Crosswalk on Rte. 4a in Castleton at Community Center

Interim Manager Humphries said a packet of information is in members’ packets. Mr. Rountree reported there are 365+ involved in the Community Center, ; there are only 24 parking spaces at the Center parking lot; other vehicles use the Center owned parking lot across the street. He requests support -- in the form of a letter of support -- for a crosswalk to that parking lot. It is not political, but a safety issue as some of the Ctr. patrons are seniors with disabilities. The Castleton Select Board can answer questions. At Mr. Viger’s inquiry, the Town of Castleton has not done the crosswalk because the road is owned by the State. At Mr. Lucci’s inquiry, the State is not disinclined to do the work, but for budgeting purposes need to determine which of these safety matters are most necessary. Mr. Rountree said all agency people will be receiving an information packet, and support is important. Ms. VanLew said she supports writing a letter of support for this project. Mr. Lucci made a motion to sign on to a letter of support for a crosswalk on Rte. 4a in Castleton at the Community Center; seconded by Mr. Greenough. Chairman Viger said it is good to support a project for the Center that Fair Haven supports through appropriation. The motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Appointment of Health Officer -- 3 Year Term: Dan Pennington is Assistant Health Officer. Mr. Reid made a motion to appoint Mr. John Lulek for a three (3) year term as Health Officer; seconded by Mr. Greenough and passed.

DPW Purchase of Man Lift Basket: Tabled

Appoint Select Board Member: Chairman Viger said there is a vacancy with Mr. Hier’s resignation; the appointment is for the rest of his term. The plan is to start tomorrow to get the word out on social media, newspaper and word of mouth to solicit resumes for the position. Resumes to be returned in two weeks for the next Select Board meeting; the Board would then review for decision by the following meeting

Parking Lot: Mr. Lucci said he contacted VLCT re: his submission of revised Rec ordinance and was told there would be an answer soon.

Two Minutes for Public Comment: Ms. VanLew said she is anxious for parking space painting to be done. She noted temporary lines are “screwed up”. Chief Humphries said he will check markings tomorrow.

Board Roundtable: Mr. Reid commented that * the striping at the War Memorial and at the intersection of Main St. and South Park Place are not done. * He would like to see a winter maintenance plan. Chairman Viger said to include that on the next agenda.

Mr. Greenough said he agrees with Mr. Reid, that there were issues not addressed last winter.

Mr. Lucci asked, will streets be shut down for Halloween as was done last year. He has heard little or no feedback. Chief Humphries said there was overwhelming support. DPW and Police monitored traffic last year.

Review of Financial Reports: The checkbook status is $161,785

Mr. Lucci made a motion to pay the payroll warrant, $41,383.29; seconded by Mr. Greennough and passed

Mr. Lucci made a motion to pay the general accounts warrant, $273,799.86; seconded by Mr. Greenough and passed.

Executive Session: Mr. Lucci made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:42 p.m. to include Bill Frazier, 1 VSA 313 (a)(3), Legal/Personnel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Greenough and passed.

The recording secretary was excused at this time.

The Board came out of executive session at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Lucci made a motion to authorize Chairman Viger to negotiate of behalf of the Board in contract negotiations with candidates for Town Manager; seconded by Mr. Greenough and passed.

Adjourn: Mr. Greenough made a motion to adjourn at 8:31; seconded by Mr. Reid and passed.

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10/16/2026

Construction Update

Castleton and Fair Haven VT-4 Project

Castleton STP PC25(1) and Fair Haven STP PC25(2)



DATE: Friday, October 16, 2026

Traffic Impacts: Motorists should expect intermittent single-lane closures during both daytime and nighttime hours throughout the week.

Motorists should slow down, use caution, and pay attention to road signs while traveling through the work zone.

Construction Activities: Next week, crews will begin applying permanent line striping as weather permits. Periodic daytime and nighttime work is expected throughout the week.

All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Projected Completion: Fall 2026

10/14/2026

Date: 10-14-2026

Vacancy: Open Select board seat

The Town of Fair Haven is seeking to fill an open position on the Town Select Board. Due to a recent resignation the Board is seeking qualified candidates to fill the remaining unexpired one year seat. This one year term expires in March of 2027. If the candidate sought to remain in the seat they would have to run for election at that time.

Qualifications: Must be a current resident and registered voter of the Town of Fair Haven.

Duties: A Vermont select board holds the general supervision and control over the affairs of a town, serving as its primary legislative, administrative, and quasi-judicial body.

Supervision of Town Affairs: Under 24 V.S.A. § 872, the board oversees all town matters and ensures that duties required by law are performed when not assigned to another specific officer.
Financial Oversight: Prepares and presents the annual municipal budget, oversees expenditures, sets compensation for town officers/employees (if not done by voters), and reviews internal financial control documents.
Personnel & Appointments: Hires, supervises, and removes appointed town employees, and fills vacancies in certain town offices.
Property & Infrastructure: Controls town buildings, property, and the construction, repair, and maintenance of town roads, bridges, and sidewalks.
Ordinances & Policies: Enacts local ordinances, regulations, and community welfare policies

If interested please provide a letter of interest to Interim Town Manager William Humphries by 10-27-2026. All letters of interest will be provided to the Select board for review. The board plans to meet with interested candidates on 11-10-2026 at its normally scheduled Board meeting. They anticipate appointing a new member on this same date.

Interim Town Manager William Humphries
3 N. Park Place
Fair Haven VT, 05743

10/14/2026

In 1850, the first Welsh stonecutters stepped off a train in Fair Haven, Vermont, carrying skills that Wales itself no longer had room for.

Back home, Welsh slate quarries were old and crowded, and a skilled quarryman's son often had nowhere to go but someone else's payroll. In the Vermont hills along the New York state line, there was slate everywhere and almost nobody who knew how to split it cleanly. So Welsh families crossed an ocean for rock.

By 1891, as the industry boomed, roughly 300 more quarrymen were recruited straight from Wales in a single push. Row houses went up near the quarries, built in the same plain style as the ones they'd left, and Welsh was still the language spoken at supper for a generation. World War I pulled men away, the Depression gutted demand, and World War II emptied the quarries again as workers left for defense plants. It took mechanization and better shipping after the war to bring the Slate Valley back to life, long after many of the original Welsh families had scattered into the rest of New England.

Most people driving through Fair Haven today have no idea the slate roofs around them were split by hands trained in Wales. 🪨 What's the oldest skilled trade in your own family, and did it survive the move to wherever you ended up?