GREENWOOD – By a 2-0 decision Tuesday, selectmen denied a Woodstock man access to his property on Round Pond for a marina via the town boat launch.

According to Town Manager Kim Sparks, the decision was put to selectmen by the Appeals Board. That board will decide Monday whether to appeal a unanimous decision by the Planning Board to grant Don Lawrence of Woodstock a permit to build a marina on Round Pond.

Lawrence plans to build a 12-dock marina on the pond, as well as a small parking lot. This has drawn concerns from residents about the impact of the marina on the pond’s ecology and the traffic in the area. Abutters to Lawrence’s property on the pond took the issue to the Appeals Board.

Sparks said an unnamed road accesses the property, but it is owned by the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad. The railroad has denied commercial use of the road to keep traffic down.

Sparks said that with that option out, the town’s boat landing is the only way to access the property. She said selectmen denied a right of access over the landing so the safety of the launch would not be compromised.

Selectmen Fred Henderson and Loretta Mikols voted against granting access, while Wayne Hakala abstained from the vote.

The Appeals Board will make a decision on the proposed marina at 4 this afternoon at the Greenwood town office.

In another right of way matter, selectmen tabled a decision on whether to allow ATV riders from the Oxford Hills Trailblazers to cross town land above Patch Mountain Road. Selectmen want to know if abutting property owners oppose access by ATVs.

Selectmen also formed a water level committee, which will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the town office. The committee consists of Selectmen Butch Fuller, Pete Seaman and Jim Chandler. Sparks said the committee will also have a Woodstock selectman, a Lakes Association member, and a representative from the Saunders Brothers mill.

Sparks said the town has received complaints that the water level in North and South ponds is too high or too low. The level is controlled at the Alder River Dam.

Sparks said selectmen also approved of several residents who volunteered to maintain the Greenwood Shores rest area on Route 26. On Aug. 23, the town voted against raising $2,000 to maintain the rest area, as well as an additional $2,000 for maintenance of the town beach and Dunham Park on Howe Hill Road.