The selectmen and the Budget Committee will discuss a proposed capital improvement bond on Monday, March 22.

Town Manager Steve Musica said the amount has not been determined, but it is likely to be at least $300,000. The money would fund purchases and maintenance of equipment and structures.

The town is considering either purchasing a new grader or contracting work out. The bond package could fund a new grader.

– John Plestina
Lisbon:

Town tries

new road salt

Some Lisbon motorists have commented that there didn’t seem to be as much sand being used on the roads this winter, but town officials say this should not be a concern.

It’s simply a change in the way roads are being treated. The use of sand on Lisbon roads has been cut in half since the town started treating them with calcium chloride, according to Town Manager Curtis Lunt.

By applying the material to the roads prior to storms, it keeps the ice from bonding to the pavement, he explained, and less sand is needed. The lack of sand on the calcium-chloride treated roads may not appear as safe to some motorists, he acknowledged, but not as much sand is needed with the new process.

– Connie Footman
Poland:

Selectmen collect cable complaints

Town officials are encouraging residents to forward complaints or other feedback on their cable television experience with Adelphia. The town received $17,030, which is 3 percent of the company’s gross revenue for Poland.

However, town officials continue to receive complaints from residents regarding lack of promised channels and inconsistent hookups.

The town also has had ongoing problems with the reliability of Channel 4, the public access channel that televises town selectmen’s and Planning Board meetings. Selectman Glenn Peterson asked that residents forward their comments to him, care of Town of Poland, P.O. Box 38, Poland, ME 04274.

– Emily Tuttle

Sabattus: Town ponders road and pond issues

Selectmen recently discussed applying for a $2,000 grant to fund the monitoring of milfoil on Sabattus Pond. The Sabattus Pond Water Project would administer the project.

The board also discussed placing the possible town takeover of the now private Wildwood Landing Road on the warrant for the annual town meeting in June.

– John Plestina

Durham: Officials sign bus contract

The School Committee has approved a four-year bus contract with the current contractor John Sloan, doing business as Bo-Mar Transportation. This would provide two school buses to transport secondary students, at a cost of $93,890 annually.

At its first meeting since the town election, Jane Blais was re-elected chairwoman of the committee and Amber Snell was re-elected vice chairwoman.

– Connie Footman

Litchfield: $5 ambulance replaces ’84 model

Selectmen have accepted an ambulance from the town of Cumberland for $5. Town Manager Steve Musica said the town received a 1987 ambulance in good condition. It replaces a 1984 vehicle that could not pass inspection.

– John Plestina

Litchfield: Board considers flashing light

Selectmen recently discussed a Maine Department of Transportation proposal to place a flashing light at the intersection of Hallowell and Hardscrabble roads. The board has not made a decision. The state DOT wants the town to pay for maintenance of the light.

– John Plestina