GREENSBORO – After some discussion, Greensboro voters took action, passing the annual printed town report. They then authorized the town to conduct an Australian ballot vote on the question of whether to transfer ownership of the town hall to Gilman Housing Trust, Inc. dba Rural Edge. After much discussion, the article passed.
Moving on, resident Tim Brennan was elected to a three-year seat on the select board. Brennan’s appointment was preceded by a lengthy discussion about each candidate’s stance on the Rural Edge project. One-hundred-eighty-one ballots were cast, with only one spoiled vote. Brennan received 132 of those votes. He moved from Massachusetts to his Greensboro home in 2017, eight years ago. Brennan was born in Missouri. He earned a bachelor’s degree was from the University of Missouri, an MA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Brennan said, having worked with multiple non-profit organizations with budgets in the millions, he feels qualified to handle municipal matters. Former select board member Peter Romans said he felt Brennan would be a great candidate.
The other nominations were Davis Barnett, Christian Holland and Bill Chidsey. Holland came in second, receiving twenty-six votes. Barnett received twelve votes and Chidsey ten.
Mike Metcalf was nominated to a two year seat, which he accepted, then received 92 of 151 votes cast. Christian Holland, his opponent, received 59.
Judy Carpenter was nominated for a one-year term, which she accepted, receiving 73 of the 145 votes cast. Holland received 63 and Chidsey 8.
Wayne Young was appointed cemetery commissioner for a term of three years. Valerie Carter and Galen Fisher were appointed library trustees for terms of three years.
For a term of one year, Mike Cloutier was appointed delinquent tax collector. Jan Terweisch was appointed Hazen school director for a term of three years.
The voters authorized a total of $97,219 in appropriations, amended from $95,719. The voters authorized the special appropriations request as presented.
An amended budget of $2,386,953 passed for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Residents then approved transferring any potential surplus from the Highway Fund into the Highway Equipment Reserve Fund.
Voters did not authorize the town to change the day of town meeting to the third day preceding the first Tuesday in March. Of the 98 ballots cast, 53 residents voted no, with 44 voting yes. Town Meeting Day will remain on the first Tuesday in March.
In other business, voters approved the town to elect its officers via Australian ballot. The town treasurer was approved to serve as collector of current taxes, and the tax due date was set as November 6.
An earlier version of this story misspelled Galen Fisher’s name and several errors regarding Tim Brennan’s background have been corrected. Votes for Christian Holland in the select board race for the one-year term filled by Judy Carpenter have been corrected.
Raymonda Parchment is a Hardwick Gazette reporter. She recently graduated from Vermont State University - Castleton with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She is a strong supporter of freedom of speech, and the right to publish information, opinions, and ideas without censorship or restraint. She is a lifelong lover of the written word, and is excited to join the team as a staff member.
