SUMNER – Approximately 20 people attended a public hearing Monday to hear plans for a new 14-lot subdivision proposed by the Sylva Biron Trust on 42.8 acres off Estes Road.

Spokesman Dennis Biron answered questions and explained how the subdivision, called Mollyockett Estates, was planned. Darryl Brown of Main-Land Consultants is the consultant on the project.

The planned entrance would be called Moosehill Drive and will be off Estes Road. The drive would follow a ridgeline offering panoramic views. Brown explained that there would be a 5 percent grade for the first 100 feet and then a 15 percent grade to a cul-de-sac.

There would be strict building restrictions of the lots to encourage upscale homes.

Neighbors were concerned that lights from cars entering Moosehill Drive would shine in their windows, and Biron said if this became a problem, he would offer to plant trees. An alternate entrance on an existing logging trail off Biron Road was suggested. Firefighters were concerned about the alternate entrance and toured the site after the meeting. Fire Chief Bob Stewart and others seemed to prefer the entrance off Estes Road.

Moosehill would be a private road and lot owners would be obligated to maintain the road. The road would be built to meet or exceed town requirements, which, it was noted, neither Biron nor Estes roads does.

In other matters, selectmen on June 12 discussed problems that arose when cemeteries were not all mowed in time for Memorial Day. Officials said that Sumner, like most Maine towns, takes Memorial Day seriously. After lengthy discussion, it was decided not to pay for mowing in the month of May.

Code Enforcement Officer Sidney Abbott remarked that some drivers of all-terrain vehicles were often using town roads to tend their marijuana crops. Selectman Mark Silber said the only recourse was to call the police with plate numbers and photos if possible.

A letter was read from Brig. Gen. John Libby of the Maine Army National Guard informing residents that training flights will not be flying over town.