The Scoop: Board members interviewed representatives from two firms vying for a contract to audit the town’s 2006 books. Representatives from RHR Smith and Co. CPAs, and Ouellette and Associates P.A. each made separate appearances Tuesday night before the board. No decision has been made.

Manager search committee needs one more

The Scoop: Selectmen Joseph Cimino and Sandra Knowles were appointed to a committee tasked with finding a new town manager to replace Richard Chick when he retires in June. Also appointed were former School Committee member Peter Bolduc and Willie Rice Jr., who will represent department heads and town employees, and two members of the public, Colleen Walters and Charles Finger.

Up Next: One at-large spot remains to be filled. Anyone interested in the position should phone the town office at 998-4601 to complete the necessary paperwork.

Charter, finance appointments made

The Scoop: Resident James Porter was named the ninth and final member of the Charter Commission. Additionally, Heidi Lucas and Steve Robinson will serve on the newly created Finance Advisory Committee. One advisory seat remains to be filled; forms can be obtained at Town Hall.

Town office, transfer station schedules to change

The Scoop: Town Hall no longer will stay open late on Wednesdays following Monday closures due to holidays, Town Manager Richard Chick said. Traffic on Wednesday nights usually is too light to justify the staffing costs, he said.

Up Next: Beginning next month, the transfer station will be open four 10-hour days each week instead of the current five eight-hour days. From June 1 to Sept. 30, the facility will be open Friday through Monday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. During fall and winter, however, the facility will revert to its current schedule of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday.

Sabattus Board of Selectmen

Met: Tuesday night
Board’s next meeting is Wednesday

The Scoop: Selectmen will meet Wednesday, May 9, instead of their usual Tuesday gathering to allow for Oak Hill High School’s budget meeting, which is scheduled for May 8.

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