Alford Select Board addresses property permits, Federal grant, and union committee appointment. The board reviewed insurance premium reduction opportunities through MIIA and heard from Jayne Smith regarding a well permit for 274 East Road, recommending water quality testing at a certified
Alford Select Board sets January energy bid timeline. The board received preliminary rate estimates from National Grid (0.14-0.16 per kilowatt hour), Colonial Power (0.11 per kilowatt hour for seven months), and renewable energy options ahead of final bids in January. The board deferred decisions
The Alford Select Board directs town counsel to pursue short-term rental registration enforcement. Secretary Roxanne Germain reported only three property owners submitted properly completed agreements; the Board directed Town Counsel to draft cease and desist letters to non-compliant operators. The
Alford Select Board pursues standalone municipal power aggregation with April 2025 launch. The board selected this approach, requiring no new town funding, with Chair Bruce Schreiber and Tim Ortwein to determine contract terms based on December bids and January resident notification. Existing
Alford Select Board approves $20,000 audit from Free Cash, first since 2020. Town Treasurer Roxanne Germain requested the allocation, noting that the bank may require an audit if the board approves borrowing authorization. Chair Bruce Schreiber moved the motion, seconded by member Peter Puciloski,
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 The Assessing Department's outdated platform will be upgraded via quote from Catalis Tax and Cama Inc., with cost potentially reaching $21,000 if a Full Field Review is required.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
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