LISBON – In a review of the draft warrant for the May 16 annual town meeting, selectmen agreed to ask voters to approve two bond issues.
The first, for $189,000, would be used as the town’s 5 percent share of the state’s $1 million reconstruction of a portion of Upland Road.
The other seeks an additional $350,000 to upgrade the grit and rag removal system at the wastewater treatment plant. Funds were previously approved for the project, but a study indicated it was not enough to pay for the work that should be done.
The board also agreed to place a citizen-request article on the warrant that seeks a zoning change on Route 9. However, since the article is not favored by the Planning Board or selectmen, it will require a two-thirds vote to pass. Final review of the 92-article warrant will be completed and signed at the April 26 meeting.
Michael Bossie’s request for a 110-foot sewer extension to two rear lots on Lombard Street was approved with the provision that Bosse pay half of the $4,378 cost.
After several continuances, selectmen adopted an order under the town’s dangerous building ordinance giving owner Reggie Thiboutot 30 days to apply for a demolition permit for his property at 39 Village St. If a permit is issued, the building must be demolished within 90 days from the date of the permit.
He was also given the option to apply for a repair permit, and if he goes that route he must have the work completed within 120 days.
Thiboutot was not present at the meeting due to illness, it was reported, but his lawyer was.
If no permit is obtained within the indicated time frame, the town will take steps to demolishing the building.
In other business, the board accepted Courtenay Fenn’s resignations from the Charter Commission and Advisory Board for health reasons, but no replacement was named.
Also, the liquor license for Burnham’s Family Restaurant was renewed, as was the mass gathering permit for the Riverside Flea Market.
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