LIVERMORE FALLS – Selectmen approved several abatements and supplemental tax bills Monday night on the recommendation of their professional assessor, Bill Van Tuinen.

Ronald Cox received a $3,000 valuation rebate, as his mobile home had been overvalued, and Mary Potter received a $7,000 valuation rebate, as she had not received a homestead exemption.

Bailey Brothers’ valuation was reduced from $40,000 to $26,000, as the business had asked that its lots to be combined into one.

Requests from Stephen Bernard and Carolyn Murray were denied.

Bernard’s request was a complicated situation involving his parents, who deeded the home to him but still reside on the property. His father cannot get a veteran’s exemption as he does not own the property, and Bernard cannot receive a homestead exemption as he does not live on the property.

Joshua and Heidi Valley were issued a supplemental tax bill for an $81,900 valuation, for a building that was not included in the tax commitment. Kenneth Noll received a supplemental bill for $29,259 in valuation for a mobile home that was not included, and Casey Robinson received a supplemental bill for $5,800 in valuation for mobile home that was not included.

A mobile home that had been taken for taxes was written off the books.

Chairman Ken Jacques reported that the Apple Pumpkin Festival was a success despite the rainy start on Saturday. Apparently those attending appreciated having all events near the Gazebo.

Town Manager Alan Gove reported on the Appeals Board hearing on the Parker site plan application Monday afternoon. He said the board had voted not to hear the appeal, as the Planning Board had never reviewed the application, finding it incomplete, thus there was no action to appeal. Parker also had not signed or dated his request for an appeal.

Appointed to the board were Melissa Lovely and Tammy Greaton, bringing it to the full five members. Flora Jones’ resignation was noted. The board will meet again in January to continue training.

Selectmen agreed to leave in a section on dancing in the proposed adult-only business ordinance, which townspeople will consider Nov. 2. Nude dancing is also covered in the town’s Special Amusement Permit ordinance. A line will be added stating that the more strict rule should being followed if there is conflict.

A decision on closing the office for training Nov. 19 will be made at the next meeting, after the need is investigated.

Heated discussion was held on the placement of new propane tanks at the municipal building. Jacques took full responsibility for making the decision himself, rather than consulting with the rest of the board, after office staff reported continued gas odor.

The meeting closed with an executive session on personnel.