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Select Board approves pole petition, accepts municipal power plan

Alford Select Board approves energy plan with Colonial Power, authorizes tree removal. The board unanimously accepted the Municipal Aggregation Plan, clearing the way for a public hearing on the energy proposal. Members also voted unanimously to remove two trees at Town Hall: a Norway Maple that

Planning Board grants special permit for 1,800-foot driveway extension.

The Alford Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit for a 1,800-linear-foot driveway extension on West Road. Architect Dana Bixby sought approval to extend a common driveway to a future house site outside the Scenic Mountain Act district, with grades averaging 6 percent and no blasting

Board establishes uniform tax rate for FY 2024

Alford Select Board sets uniform tax rate after valuing town land at $354 million. Board member Peter Puciloski moved the motion to establish the FY 2024 uniform rate, and it passed unanimously. The board simultaneously approved three municipal appointments: Carol Saginaw to the Alford Historic

Select Board approves West Road Bridge land taking with $34,375 damages

Select Board approves West Road Bridge land taking and zoning special permit. The Board unanimously authorized an eminent domain taking for the West Road project, awarding $34,375 in total damages to affected landowners, with Chair Charles Ketchen authorized to execute all necessary documents. In a

Planning Board approves driveway permit for West Road property.

Planning Board approves Special Permit for existing West Road driveway. Architect Dana Bixby and applicant Chris Cannon secured approval for a 1,868-foot private driveway at 139 West Road; the Fire Chief has already approved the route, though applicants must construct a required turnout by