Tag Archives: Selectboard

The Bell in the Town Hall

Posted on November 21, 2022 by George Putnam

There is a 151-year-old bell in the tower of the Cambridge Town Hall that few knew about until this year. It had been hidden and silent for decades. This is the story of bringing that bell back to life and … Continue reading →

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Not seeking re-election

Posted on September 21, 2022 by George Putnam

I have been elected to two 3-year-terms on the Cambridge selectboard. My second term ends at town meeting in March 2023. I am not seeking re-election. When I retired from a career in business at the end of 2016, I … Continue reading →

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The Lease Lands of Cambridge

Posted on May 9, 2019 by George Putnam

Suppose you are researching the chain of title for land you own in my town of Cambridge, Vermont, and you find this language in an old deed: “All of the above described and herein conveyed land is lease-land, subject to … Continue reading →

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Statutory Boards in Cambridge

Posted on May 1, 2019 by George Putnam

This post is part of a series of posts on “Learning about town government” in my town of Cambridge, Vermont. Please see the link for context, a disclaimer, and a list of posts in this series. The 2018 annual report … Continue reading →

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Open Meeting Law

Posted on July 21, 2018 by George Putnam

This post is part of a series of posts on “Learning about town government” in my town of Cambridge, Vermont. Please see the link for context, a disclaimer, and a list of posts in this series. This post is about … Continue reading →

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How does one become a selectboard member?

Posted on July 18, 2018 by George Putnam

This post is part of a series of posts on “Learning about town government” in my town of Cambridge, Vermont. Please see the link for context, a disclaimer, and a list of posts in this series. This post is about … Continue reading →

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What is the selectboard’s job?

Posted on July 17, 2018 by George Putnam

This post is part of a series of posts on “Learning about town government” in my town of Cambridge, Vermont. Please see the link for context, a disclaimer, and a list of posts in this series. This post is about … Continue reading →

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Learning about town government

Posted on July 16, 2018 by George Putnam

This post introduces a series of posts on the subject of learning about town government, specifically in my town of Cambridge, Vermont. I have been on the town selectboard now for about 16 months. What have I learned? At the … Continue reading →

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Dana Sweet Wins Marvin Award

Posted on June 18, 2018 by George Putnam

Dana Sweet is the recipient of the 2018 Jim Marvin Award Recognizing Excellence in Community Service. Congratulations, Dana! This award is well deserved. Dana is serving in his 30th year on the selectboard for the town of Cambridge and is … Continue reading →

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Penalty for filing a tax form late

Posted on May 17, 2018 by George Putnam

Consider a thought experiment. Suppose that you have lived in my town of Cambridge, Vermont, for many years in a house you own. One year your property tax bill from the town includes a new item: “penalty for late filed … Continue reading →

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