Alford schedules special town meeting for November 19. The Select Board cleared the date to consider an Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw signed into state legislation and set to take effect in February 2025. The Planning Board will coordinate with Town Counsel to draft the article. Highway

Alford Select Board unanimously approves $13,680 estimate for Town Hall roof repair. Chair Bruce Schreiber made the motion, seconded by Member Peter Puciloski, with Highway Superintendent TJ Horrigan presenting the estimate from Kuhn Copper; the town plans to seek voter approval for funds at a

Alford Select Board unanimously establishes $4.95 tax rate for fiscal 2025, no change from prior year. Total FY2025 assessments are $376,455,596 against a levy capacity of $1,863,455.23. Assessors Clerk Tammy Blackwell reported that property valuations across the town increased about 6 percent,

Alford Select Board advances $18,800 to $21,000 appraisal system to fall town meeting warrant. The Assessing Department's outdated platform will be upgraded via quote from Catalis Tax and Cama Inc., with cost potentially reaching $21,000 if a Full Field Review is required. Implementation could

Select Board approves tree services contract. The Alford Select Board unanimously approved a contract with Northern Tree for tree services at daily rates of $1,880 for a two-person crew and $2,440 for a three-person crew, following a recommendation by Tree Warden Monty Green. The board also