LIVERMORE FALLS – Townspeople are being asked their thoughts on what services they would like provided by law enforcement. Over the next two months there will be several opportunities for people to tell Town Manager Jim Chaousis what they would like to see.

Voters in June authorized selectmen, on behalf of the town, to investigate contracts with law enforcement agencies. To comply with the directive, Chaousis has been charged with the task of gathering information on people's “wants and desires” for law enforcement. He will present a report on the findings to the board.

“With this information the selectmen will explore all options for developing a law enforcement plan that addresses the community’s input,” Chaousis said.

Community members may give their opinions one-on-one with Chaousis, or in public forums, through letters, e-mails or phone calls to Chaousis. If people are not available to attend designated session, they could either call him at 897-3321, e-mail him at townmanager@lfme.org or send him a letter to the town office at 2 Main St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254. The deadline is Nov. 10 for comments to be included in the report to be presented to selectmen, Chaousis said. Comments received after that will still be logged but not be incorporated into the formal report.

“People are encouraged to provide any level of input,” he said. “Some input will be positive, some will be negative, some will be based on budgetary concerns, some may be based on demographic needs but all comments are encouraged to be included.”

The first session of open office hours will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the town office. That day the town office will be closed to regular business due to town office workers having to attend mandatory election training. However, Chaousis will be available during those hours for people to stop by at any time and share their thoughts on law enforcement. The town office will also be closed Tuesday, Sept. 21, for staff to attend training.

At 6 p.m. on Sept. 22, Chaousis will also facilitate an informational meeting for the public to talk about the town's law enforcement needs at the town office on the issue.

Other sessions for people to take advantage of open office hours and speaking to Chaousis are between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Pike's Corner Oasis on Route 133 in East Livermore. It will be followed by a 6 p.m. public informational meeting at at Pike's. This allows residents another option to give Chaousis input on law enforcement.

The final session of open office hours will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the town office. An informational session will follow at 6 p.m. at the town office.

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