Town officials reviewed a draft of a policy regarding public notification of sex offenders living here. Residents who attended the public hearing gave their input as well.

Town Manager Peter Nielsen said policies from the towns of Bangor, Farmington and Lincolnville, as well as the Maine Chiefs of Police Association were gathered and a half -page draft was drawn up for selectmen to consider.

Former Department of Human Services Child Protective Services Worker Sandra Wyman told officials she thinks they need to find out when the state notifies towns of the presence of a sex offender and how much time the offender has to register as such.

Farmington: Bridge estimates reviewed

County commissioners reviewed estimates to fix the decaying Beech Hill Bridge in Madrid.

County road agent Paul McKeen closed the bridge in early November due to safety concerns. Corroded bridge abutments are falling into Saddleback Stream, which flows into the Sandy River, making the bridge impassable, McKeen has said.

Located less than a mile off of Route 4 from the center of Madrid on Beech Hill Road, the one-lane bridge has an upper and lower deck.

Mark Rafford of Rafford Bridges Inc. in Ashland estimated that it would cost $28,000 for materials and manpower to fix the bridge.

Rumford:

Several sign up for metals course

A fifth group of displaced workers and others are signed up to begin a course in the precision metal trades.

Diane Dostie, Central Maine Community College’s liaison with the River Valley Technology Center board, said that several have signed up for the no-charge course, and a few openings still exist.

With classes offered at several sites in the River Valley area, students can complete the one-year certificate program in about nine months. This round of classes begins on Jan. 14.

Scholarships are available to assist students in completing an associate’s degree from the Maine Metal Products Association, as well, said Lisa Martin, director of the trade association.

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