Treasure Island
The Town of Thetford owns the 11.5 acre Treasure Island site, which actually is located in West Fairlee and a small portion in Fairlee. Thetford has operated Treasure Island under the auspices of its Recreation Department, employing a site manager and seasonal staff including lifeguards, swimming instructors, and youth activity leaders. In recent years, the town’s operating costs for Treasure Island have exceeded revenues from user fees by an average of $25,000 annually.
Treasure Island Committee
In 2020, the Town of Thetford created the Treasure Island Exploratory Committee comprised of community volunteers and chaired by an LFA board member. The committee name has been changed to the Treasure Island Committee, which is now a standing committee of the Thetford Selectboard. The committee's charge is to “develop a financially sustainable way to improve and maintain facilities and expand recreational and educational activities while adhering to best environmental practices.”
The Treasure Island Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Thetford town offices (with a
Zoom link in the online town calendar).
The Treasure Island Advisory Committee consists of seven citizens of Thetford, West Fairlee, and Fairlee empaneled by the Thetford Selectboard to consider approaches to rejuvenating Treasure Island as an inviting, affordable environment for public recreation on the shores of Lake Fairlee.
Committee members:
David Roth – Chair
Jim Zien
Dale Gephart
Ann Jane Kemon
Lucas Stepno
Doug Tifft
1 Vacant Seat
The TIE Committee meets (via Zoom) on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
Committee Meeting Mintues
Town Meeting Report - 2022
The Treasure Island Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Thetford town offices (with a
Zoom link in the online town calendar).
The Treasure Island Advisory Committee consists of seven citizens of Thetford, West Fairlee, and Fairlee empaneled by the Thetford Selectboard to consider approaches to rejuvenating Treasure Island as an inviting, affordable environment for public recreation on the shores of Lake Fairlee.
Committee members:
David Roth – Chair
Jim Zien
Dale Gephart
Ann Jane Kemon
Lucas Stepno
Doug Tifft
1 Vacant Seat
The TIE Committee meets (via Zoom) on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
Committee Meeting Mintues
Town Meeting Report - 2022
Treasure Island Vision Statement and Master Plan
The Treasure Island Exploratory Committee is proud to present the Vision Statement/Master Plan and Map that taken together articulate and illustrate their recommendations for our beloved Treasure Island (inclusive of a revitalized recreation infrastructure and reinvigorated nature trails!)
The Treasure Island Exploratory Committee is proud to present the Vision Statement/Master Plan and Map that taken together articulate and illustrate their recommendations for our beloved Treasure Island (inclusive of a revitalized recreation infrastructure and reinvigorated nature trails!)
Treasure Island Exploratory Committee - Annual Progress Report
At the October 18, 2021 Thetford selectboard meeting, David Roth gave an overview of the committee’s inception and their original charge. David said it has been an extraordinary and accomplished year, and committee members are proud of the work they have done. Doug Tifft conducted a brief review of the annual report. The committee has been considering ways to first add value to Treasure Island, and then consider ways of reducing costs.
Treasure Island Exploratory Committee - Progress Report
Town of Thetford, Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2021 (item 6 relates to the TI Exploratory Committee's Report)
At the October 18, 2021 Thetford selectboard meeting, David Roth gave an overview of the committee’s inception and their original charge. David said it has been an extraordinary and accomplished year, and committee members are proud of the work they have done. Doug Tifft conducted a brief review of the annual report. The committee has been considering ways to first add value to Treasure Island, and then consider ways of reducing costs.
Treasure Island Exploratory Committee - Progress Report
Town of Thetford, Selectboard Regular Meeting Minutes, October 18, 2021 (item 6 relates to the TI Exploratory Committee's Report)
See the Treasure Island survey results Here
June 13, 2021 Treasure Island Beach on a beautiful day