RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen was told Tuesday of vandalism at the cemetery, where a spigot was ripped off its pipe and the water left to run for two days.
Town Manager Tim Kane reported that several tombstones and garbage cans were been kicked over, as well, several beer bottles left and veterans’ flags stolen. He said the Police Department is investigating.
Kane also reported that Fire Chief-elect Tim Pellerin is looking at grant opportunities through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grants require banking information such as account numbers, which will require the town’s permission.
Other reports included two speeding tickets given to logging trucks, and one bid received for cleaning services. Atlas Fireworks has a new crew coming into town for the July 3 fireworks celebration. Also, mowing, weed whacking and roadside brush-cutting is being done to spruce up for this weekend’s Moose Lottery.
The board meeting opened with two public hearings. The first concerned appendices to General Assistance. Town Clerk Ethna Thompson read the changes in language and procedures that had been mandated by the state. There were no comments or discussion.
The board approved the liquor license renewal and the special amusement license for the Shed, which reportedly would involve acoustic music a few nights a week, to end at 9 p.m.
The board also approved a liquor license amendment for Mingo Springs Golf Course, and voted down an application for a vendor license renewal for the North East Ice Cream truck.
The board approved a game of chance application from Kemankeag Masonic Building Association, which must have the town’s approval for its cribbage games before it can apply to the state for a permit.
Town Clerk Ethna Thompson listed the annual appointments that include: Tiki White as airport manager, Amanda Lessarde as code enforcement officer, Tim Pellerin as fire chief and emergency management director, and Tim Kane as road commissioner and town manager. It was noted that health officer Amanda Heppler will be leaving in August, and a replacement must be considered.
Before the board went into executive session to discuss labor negotiations, Chairman Gary Shaffer thanked retiring Selectman James Carignan for his years of service. Carignan received applause from those in attendance.
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