NEW GLOUCESTER – Voters at the annual town meeting Monday approved spending $3.7 million, asking few questions about the 33 articles on the warrant.

The Woodman Road reconstruction project drew the most comment. Residents there are divided on whether to pave the 2.6 mile road that attracts horseback riders, walkers and bicyclists. Some say vehicle wear and tear overrides the issue.

The first phase will be completed by late November for $200,000. It involves rebuilding 800 feet from Durham Road to Ayre Road, not including paving.

Voters overwhelmingly defeated accepting Briarwood Drive off the Penney Road as a town way.

Developer Don Fortin of Auburn agreed to submit a letter of credit for the final coat of pavement that residents say will be completed next month.

Roger Levasseur argued that the town should not be in the position of finishing a project for a developer. “I don’t think we should do someone else’s job,” he said.

Richard Cadigan agreed after learning that the town has never accepted an incomplete private road.

In other business, voters authorized selectmen to sell six foreclosed properties for nonpayment of taxes.

Voters approved funding upgrades to the New Gloucester Fairgrounds track and infield at $63,000. Other spending OK’d was: $455,000 for a public safety capital reserve earmarked for for a fire rescue station and water for fire protection; $166,955 for the library, buildings and grounds, parks and recreation, Meeting House and cable TV; $183,390 for the Fire Department; and $1,009,750 for the highway department, paving, solid waste and tree care.

The Fire Department honored past members Carl Tufts and Lloyd R. Morrisson.

Moderator Don Libby led 125 voters through the warrant in the 2-hour meeting.